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ClassicTVGal · 01-11-2011, 11:57 AM

I have been watching Bewitched online for several days now and a couple nights ago I watched an episode that gave me an idea for this thread. I had made it yesterday, and SO was going through updates and the post was never posted. *grr* Anyway...

1.) Eye of the Beholder Season 1

Endora makes a picture from 1682 with Samantha's face on it, display before Darrin. This causes him to wonder how old his wife really is and become depressed on how he will age, but not her. But at the end of the episode, Darrin tells Sam that it doesn't matter how old she is, he loves her anyway.

2.) Charlie Harper, Winner Season 3

An old friend/rival of Darrin's comes over for dinner one night. He is successful, rich and his wife, Daphne, loves to brag about it. Charlie tries to get Darrin to quite his job at MacMann and Tate and be Vice President at one of his companies. While Daphne loves to rub The Stephen's *not so rich life* in Samantha's face.

Sam twitches up a jewelry box with valuable things and a one-of-a-kind mink coat to show off to Daphne. This hurts Darrin and he tells her that he can't compete with her witchcraft. What he can't afford to give her, she can just "zap" into thin air!

Later, Samantha gives Daphne the mink coat, but wants no money for it. Daphne doesn't get it. There is nothing more valuable than "items" to her, but Sam says (after Daphne has walked into the next room, but Charlie hears her) that "yes", there is something *much* more valuable.

3.) A Is For Aardvark Season 1

Darrin sprains his ankle and so not to keep walking up and down the steps, Sam zaps him powers to get whatever he wants. This goes to his head and quits his job, er-- retires, and Samantha tries to go along with it, but neither one is really happy (you can see). They make plans on moving to a new house until the summer.

Then a gift arrives for Samantha that Darrin had bought before all this mess had happened. Roses and a watch. This brings Samantha into tears. And then she sends them back before any of the "hocus pocus" ever started.

All three of these are SO utterly touching and emotional. Are there any other episodes that you guys can think of?

catlover79 · 01-11-2011, 11:59 AM

Those are all great episodes - really shows the power of true love, and the electric chemistry between EM & DY. Plus, episodes like that are timeless. They are just as meaningful now as they were when they first aired.

Here are a few more (I got each synopsis from The Bewitched Critic because he phrased them better than I do!):

"What Every Young Man Should Know" (Season 2): http://bewitchvic.tripod.com/072.html

"If They Never Met" (Season 4): http://bewitchvic.tripod.com/127.html

"I Confess" (Season 4): http://bewitchvic.tripod.com/135.html

old grouch · 01-11-2011, 12:33 PM

The scene in 'A is for Aardvark' where Sam cries always gets to me.

ClassicTVGal · 01-11-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by old grouch

The scene in 'A is for Aardvark' where Sam cries always gets to me.

Yes, beautifully done by our lovely Liz.

SUPERB actress!!

DemandYourPickle · 01-11-2011, 07:38 PM

It always gets me in "Eye of the Beholder" when Darrin is sitting by himself on the bench, all alone in the dark, thinking...he was so depressed. And then when Samantha came and he raised his head...it reminds me so much of the type of things I do whenever I'm in a pensive mood.

catlover79 · 01-12-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by old grouch

The scene in 'A is for Aardvark' where Sam cries always gets to me.

Yes...and you can see tears in Dick York's eyes as well. Material things really don't mean a thing - as long as they have each other.

Both EM & DY were at the top of their game here.

ClassicTVGal · 01-12-2011, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the photos!

catlover79 · 01-12-2011, 05:29 PM

My pleasure!! You can find lots of great Bewitched pics on this site:

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/bewitched/images

catlover79 · 01-12-2011, 05:32 PM

"Happy 6th. Love, Darrin." (written on the card that came with the roses)

"I love you every second." (the inscription on the back of the watch)

This ep was made over 45 years ago, and people who weren't even born yet are discovering episodes like this and are being moved. THAT is timeless, folks.

DemandYourPickle · 01-12-2011, 05:45 PM

You're making me emotional, catlover79...!

If I ever find a husband, all I can say is...I hope our love will be as deep as theirs.

catlover79 · 01-12-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DemandYourPickle

You're making me emotional, catlover79...!

If I ever find a husband, all I can say is...I hope our love will be as deep as theirs.

Same here - and I won't settle for anything less.

Please, call me Monika.

ClassicTVGal · 01-12-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

My pleasure!! You can find lots of great Bewitched pics on this site:

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/bewitched/images

Oh, you're the BEST!

I've been trying to find some!!

OH Nuts! · 01-12-2011, 07:35 PM

Well I'm thinking along a similar but slightly different line. One of the most touching episodes to me is when Sam reveals her true identity to an orphan who doesn't believe in Santa Claus. It's from Season One I believe. With Billy Mumy as the disbelieving boy.

But of course in a show THIS GOOD there are many examples..as others have pointed out.

Celeste. · 01-12-2011, 09:30 PM

In 'And Then There Were Three', I love the scene where Endora tells Darrin that the baby's born. I think it's touching because it actually shows them being semi-kind to each other.

catlover79 · 01-12-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicTVGal

Oh, you're the BEST!

I've been trying to find some!!

Here are two more GREAT Bewitched sites that have awesome pics and wallpapers:

http://www.harpiesbizarre.com/

http://www.bewitched.net/

01-11-2011, 11:57 AM	#1
ClassicTVGal Traveler Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 26, 2004 Posts: 3,457	Touching/Emotional Episodes I have been watching Bewitched online for several days now and a couple nights ago I watched an episode that gave me an idea for this thread. I had made it yesterday, and SO was going through updates and the post was never posted. grr Anyway... 1.) Eye of the Beholder Season 1 Endora makes a picture from 1682 with Samantha's face on it, display before Darrin. This causes him to wonder how old his wife really is and become depressed on how he will age, but not her. But at the end of the episode, Darrin tells Sam that it doesn't matter how old she is, he loves her anyway. 2.) *Charlie Harper, Winner* Season 3 An old friend/rival of Darrin's comes over for dinner one night. He is successful, rich and his wife, Daphne, loves to brag about it. Charlie tries to get Darrin to quite his job at MacMann and Tate and be Vice President at one of his companies. While Daphne loves to rub The Stephen's not so rich life in Samantha's face. Sam twitches up a jewelry box with valuable things and a one-of-a-kind mink coat to show off to Daphne. This hurts Darrin and he tells her that he can't compete with her witchcraft. What he can't afford to give her, she can just "zap" into thin air! Later, Samantha gives Daphne the mink coat, but wants no money for it. Daphne doesn't get it. There is nothing more valuable than "items" to her, but Sam says (after Daphne has walked into the next room, but Charlie hears her) that "yes", there is something much more valuable. 3.) *A Is For Aardvark* Season 1 Darrin sprains his ankle and so not to keep walking up and down the steps, Sam zaps him powers to get whatever he wants. This goes to his head and quits his job, er-- retires, and Samantha tries to go along with it, but neither one is really happy (you can see). They make plans on moving to a new house until the summer. Then a gift arrives for Samantha that Darrin had bought before all this mess had happened. Roses and a watch. This brings Samantha into tears. And then she sends them back before any of the "hocus pocus" ever started. All three of these are SO utterly touching and emotional. Are there any other episodes that you guys can think of?

01-11-2011, 11:59 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Those are all great episodes - really shows the power of true love, and the electric chemistry between EM & DY. Plus, episodes like that are timeless. They are just as meaningful now as they were when they first aired. Here are a few more (I got each synopsis from The Bewitched Critic because he phrased them better than I do!): "What Every Young Man Should Know" (Season 2): http://bewitchvic.tripod.com/072.html "If They Never Met" (Season 4): http://bewitchvic.tripod.com/127.html "I Confess" (Season 4): http://bewitchvic.tripod.com/135.html
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01-12-2011, 05:32 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	"Happy 6th. Love, Darrin." (written on the card that came with the roses) "I love you every second." (the inscription on the back of the watch) This ep was made over 45 years ago, and people who weren't even born yet are discovering episodes like this and are being moved. THAT is timeless, folks. Attached Images

01-12-2011, 09:30 PM	#14
Celeste. Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 30, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 48	In 'And Then There Were Three', I love the scene where Endora tells Darrin that the baby's born. I think it's touching because it actually shows them being semi-kind to each other.
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01-11-2011, 12:33 PM	#3
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	The scene in 'A is for Aardvark' where Sam cries always gets to me.

01-11-2011, 07:38 PM	#5
DemandYourPickle Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 08, 2010 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 184	It always gets me in "Eye of the Beholder" when Darrin is sitting by himself on the bench, all alone in the dark, thinking...he was so depressed. And then when Samantha came and he raised his head...it reminds me so much of the type of things I do whenever I'm in a pensive mood.

01-12-2011, 01:59 PM	#7
ClassicTVGal Traveler Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 26, 2004 Posts: 3,457	Thanks for the photos!

01-12-2011, 05:29 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	My pleasure!! You can find lots of great Bewitched pics on this site: http://www.fanpop.com/spots/bewitched/images

01-12-2011, 05:45 PM	#10
DemandYourPickle Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 08, 2010 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 184	You're making me emotional, catlover79...! If I ever find a husband, all I can say is...I hope our love will be as deep as theirs.

01-12-2011, 07:35 PM	#13
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Well I'm thinking along a similar but slightly different line. One of the most touching episodes to me is when Sam reveals her true identity to an orphan who doesn't believe in Santa Claus. It's from Season One I believe. With Billy Mumy as the disbelieving boy. But of course in a show THIS GOOD there are many examples..as others have pointed out.