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Fontaine · 11-14-2014, 09:53 PM

Bewitched had several cast replacements over time. Do you prefer the originals or the replacements?
The Originals: Darrin #1, Gladys Kravitz #1, Louise Tate #1, Mr. Stephens #1

The Replacements: Darrin #2, Gladys Kravitz #2, Louise Tate #2, Mr. Stephens #2

comedyfreak · 11-16-2014, 08:35 AM

I like the originals although, I did like Louise Tate #2. and both Frank Stephens.

MickeyMac · 12-01-2014, 01:59 PM

I'm one of the few people who like Dick Sargent.

myowndrownedworld · 01-30-2015, 08:22 AM

I never liked the replacement of Gladys. Alice Pearce made that character her own. The new one was too OTT and i found her and Abner as the weakest aspects of the series. Out of respect, they should of retired the character like they did with Aunt Clara and given Samantha brand new neighbors.

tcr1701 · 02-09-2015, 10:29 PM

I always found it odd that every time an actor was replaced the new actor played the role more harshly. Sandra Gould was a very angry and harsh Gladys (most of the time), Dick Sargent was a much colder and angry Darrin (although this creeped into the writing of York's last year too). And sweet Aunt Clara was replaced with a frankly disturbingly odd Esmeralda.

Even Serena became more harsh and cartoonish.

I do give Kasey Rogers credit, though, for making the second Louise more friendly, warm and funny.

Larry Tate · 02-10-2015, 11:33 PM

I think it is comical to call Dick Sargent more harsh, angry or threatening then York was when in reality it is obvious that the opposite was the case, it was York who was Hysterically screaming, yelling, pounding the table and much more angry and threatening then Dick Sargent was as Darrin, DS was very mild, laid back and almost mellow compared to York, much more relaxed towards Samantha and even in respect to her using witchcraft, he was still against it but he didn't freak out the way York had as Darrin.

This made perfect sense as they played the part at different points of the marriage whose dynamic would change over time as would Darrin's reaction to things even if the core of who he was did not.

I think York was more romantic and exciting as Darrin but that Sargent was warmer & even more loving as Darrin.

I think Sandra gets a bad rap, she was simply more adversarial and aggressive in attempting to find out what was what and then getting Samantha.
In many respects from a characterization perspective it was more effective i feel.

As far as Serena goes i think high camp and over the top is a better description then cartoonish, i do not think her character became more harsh at all, if anything at times it was more sweet and nice almost like the flower child mentality of the era.

tcr1701 · 02-11-2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Tate

I think it is comical to call Dick Sargent more harsh, angry or threatening then York was when in reality it is obvious that the opposite was the case, it was York who was Hysterically screaming, yelling, pounding the table and much more angry and threatening then Dick Sargent was as Darrin, DS was very mild, laid back and almost mellow compared to York, much more relaxed towards Samantha and even in respect to her using witchcraft, he was still against it but he didn't freak out the way York had as Darrin.

I never saw York's Darrin pounding the table. I must have missed those episodes. I did see him play angry in a scene, then lighten up when things were back to normal. York could play a whole range of emotions. Sargent always just looked ticked off. I feel he wasn't a strong actor mainly. To me he often looks uncomfortable in the role.

The original intention of the Gladys character was that you had sympathy for her because she was right. There was something going on at the Stephens house. Sandra's just had such a harsh edge that you didn't care for her as you did Alice.

McGillicuddy · 02-11-2015, 11:22 PM

I prefer Dick York (as Darrin), Alice Pearce (as Gladys), Kasey Rogers (as Louise) and Roy Roberts (as Mr. Stephens). Also Aunt Clara over Esmerelda!

Larry Tate · 02-11-2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tcr1701

I never saw York's Darrin pounding the table. I must have missed those episodes. I did see him play angry in a scene, then lighten up when things were back to normal. York could play a whole range of emotions. Sargent always just looked ticked off. I feel he wasn't a strong actor mainly. To me he often looks uncomfortable in the role.

The original intention of the Gladys character was that you had sympathy for her because she was right. There was something going on at the Stephens house. Sandra's just had such a harsh edge that you didn't care for her as you did Alice.

Give me a break, all you got usually from York was screaming hysterics, waving his arms around like he was Leonard Bernstein the conductor.

Sargent was calm and relaxed all the time & usually was in a state of bemusement when not being hit with some witchcraft, York often seemed as if he was about to clock Samantha more often then not in his fury, Sargent on the other hand was more displeased and upset when something "Happened".

tcr1701 · 02-12-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Tate

Give me a break, all you got usually from York was screaming hysterics, waving his arms around like he was Leonard Bernstein the conductor.

I think we are watching two different shows.

Larry Tate · 02-12-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tcr1701

I think we are watching two different shows.

I think you have never watched the show other then through rose colored Yorkie specs.

Try just watching the show in of itself, you will discover what the vast majority of Bewitched viewers and fans have and enjoyed for decades, Get out more, join them, do things.................Your going to be All Right......................Your going to be All Right...........................lets see where is your medicine.!

tcr1701 · 02-12-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Tate

I think you have never watched the show other then through rose colored Yorkie specs.

Try just watching the show in of itself, you will discover what the vast majority of Bewitched viewers and fans have and enjoyed for decades, Get out more, join them, do things.................Your going to be All Right......................Your going to be All Right...........................lets see where is your medicine.!

I must say, your posts never fail to amuse...

I was watching Mary Poppins the other night and I always enjoy the scene where Michael is being obstinate just for the sake of it. Mary Poppins tells him “You know best, as usual.” Adorable scene.

Larry Tate · 02-12-2015, 05:56 PM

You know i was going to comment on your reply but none of this one said anything, that is NOT fair and puts me at a disadvantage when i am a sentient and cognitive human being and many like you are not.!

Even Mary Poppins would see through you and she would not be amused.!

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Originally Posted by tcr1701

I must say, your posts never fail to amuse...

I was watching Mary Poppins the other night and I always enjoy the scene where Michael is being obstinate just for the sake of it. Mary Poppins tells him “You know best, as usual.” Adorable scene.

tcr1701 · 02-12-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Tate

You know i was going to comment on your reply but none of this one said anything, that is NOT fair and puts me at a disadvantage when i am a sentient and cognitive human being and many like you are not.!

LOL!

Larry Tate · 02-12-2015, 09:14 PM

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11-14-2014, 09:53 PM	#1
Fontaine Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 16, 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 160	The Originals/ The Replacements Bewitched had several cast replacements over time. Do you prefer the originals or the replacements? The Originals: Darrin #1, Gladys Kravitz #1, Louise Tate #1, Mr. Stephens #1 The Replacements: Darrin #2, Gladys Kravitz #2, Louise Tate #2, Mr. Stephens #2

11-16-2014, 08:35 AM	#2
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12-01-2014, 01:59 PM	#3
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	I'm one of the few people who like Dick Sargent.

01-30-2015, 08:22 AM	#4
myowndrownedworld Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2014 Posts: 102	I never liked the replacement of Gladys. Alice Pearce made that character her own. The new one was too OTT and i found her and Abner as the weakest aspects of the series. Out of respect, they should of retired the character like they did with Aunt Clara and given Samantha brand new neighbors.

02-09-2015, 10:29 PM	#5
tcr1701 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 22, 2012 Posts: 461	I always found it odd that every time an actor was replaced the new actor played the role more harshly. Sandra Gould was a very angry and harsh Gladys (most of the time), Dick Sargent was a much colder and angry Darrin (although this creeped into the writing of York's last year too). And sweet Aunt Clara was replaced with a frankly disturbingly odd Esmeralda. Even Serena became more harsh and cartoonish. I do give Kasey Rogers credit, though, for making the second Louise more friendly, warm and funny.

02-10-2015, 11:33 PM	#6
Larry Tate Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2001 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,569	I think it is comical to call Dick Sargent more harsh, angry or threatening then York was when in reality it is obvious that the opposite was the case, it was York who was Hysterically screaming, yelling, pounding the table and much more angry and threatening then Dick Sargent was as Darrin, DS was very mild, laid back and almost mellow compared to York, much more relaxed towards Samantha and even in respect to her using witchcraft, he was still against it but he didn't freak out the way York had as Darrin. This made perfect sense as they played the part at different points of the marriage whose dynamic would change over time as would Darrin's reaction to things even if the core of who he was did not. I think York was more romantic and exciting as Darrin but that Sargent was warmer & even more loving as Darrin. I think Sandra gets a bad rap, she was simply more adversarial and aggressive in attempting to find out what was what and then getting Samantha. In many respects from a characterization perspective it was more effective i feel. As far as Serena goes i think high camp and over the top is a better description then cartoonish, i do not think her character became more harsh at all, if anything at times it was more sweet and nice almost like the flower child mentality of the era.

02-11-2015, 11:22 PM	#8
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I prefer Dick York (as Darrin), Alice Pearce (as Gladys), Kasey Rogers (as Louise) and Roy Roberts (as Mr. Stephens). Also Aunt Clara over Esmerelda!