The First Gladys Kravitz - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

baronzzz · 08-02-2002, 09:30 PM

I havent seen Bewitched in a few years but I have a feeling they dont run the first couple of years very much.

Anyway, for those of you who havent seen those early years, a wonderful character actress named Alice Pearce played Mrs. Kravitz. She even won an Emmy for her portrayal in 1966 (she died before receiving it; Her husband went to the podium to accept it for her).

Not to take anything away from Gladys Kravitz Number 2(Sandra Gould), but Alice Pearce was extremely funny in the character. Watch for her if they ever run those episodes. I've also seen Alice Pearce in Dennis the Menace and other sitcoms in that era. I think she worked alot.

Pitooey · 08-02-2002, 10:26 PM

I remember her. She was extremely funny and perfect for the role. I never knew that she was gone before she received her Emmy. How sad...........

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 08-10-2002, 06:49 PM

She was an excellent actress. It is so sad that she didnt get to recieve her Emmy. However, I am more fond of the second Mrs. Kravitz, I guess it is because she is the one I got used to watching.

60sSitcomFan · 08-19-2002, 08:45 AM

My memory is getting worse.. I remember at least 2 Mrs. Kravitz'.. anyone have a picture of the first one? thanks

jehobden · 09-05-2002, 12:15 AM

To confuse matters even more, there was a MISS (Harriet) Kravitz, Abner's sister, for a few of the B&W eps that aired, probably after Alice Pearce became too ill to keep working. She pretty much served the same function as Gladys, seeing strange things that would be normal by the time Abner saw them. She was played by Mary Grace Canfield, who is probably best known as Ralph Monroe from Green Acres.

P.S.: Bewitched trivia ?: What was Gladys Kravitz' maiden name?

ANTHONY6 · 10-01-2002, 10:54 AM

I NEVER SAW THE B/W EPISODES OF BEWITCHED UNTIL NICK AT NIGHT STARTED AIRING THEM. THE ONLY MRS. KRAVITZ I REMEMBERED WAS SANDRA GOULD. I LOVED ALICE PEARCE'S MRS KRAVITZ, SHE WAS SO FUNNY IN HER BETRAYAL OF THE CHARACTER. SHE DESERVED THE EMMY. DON'T GET ME WRONG I THINK SANDRA GOULD DID A WONDERFUL JOB, BUT ALICE PEARCE BROUGHT A MORE NEUROTIC REALNESS TO THE CHARACTER.

60sSitcomFan · 10-01-2002, 11:18 AM

which Gladys is the one in my picture? (That's the one I liked!)

AAAAAAABNER!!! You'll never believe what I saw!!

(Abner reading the paper, doesn't look up): You're right Gladys, I won't believe it.

baronzzz · 10-01-2002, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by ANTHONY6
I NEVER SAW THE B/W EPISODES OF BEWITCHED UNTIL NICK AT NIGHT STARTED AIRING THEM. THE ONLY MRS. KRAVITZ I REMEMBERED WAS SANDRA GOULD. I LOVED ALICE PEARCE'S MRS KRAVITZ, SHE WAS SO FUNNY IN HER BETRAYAL OF THE CHARACTER. SHE DESERVED THE EMMY. DON'T GET ME WRONG I THINK SANDRA GOULD DID A WONDERFUL JOB, BUT ALICE PEARCE BROUGHT A MORE NEUROTIC REALNESS TO THE CHARACTER.

Yes, that's what I liked about Alice Pearce's portrayal was how neurotic she was. And just seeing all this strange stuff from the Stephens house and Abner not believing her was hysterical. It was just pushing her over the edge. It seemed like Abner was going to have to commit her at any time!

Mysty Eyes · 10-01-2002, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by 60sSitcomFan
which Gladys is the one in my picture? (That's the one I liked!)

That's Sandra Gould.

Here's a link to see a pic of Alice Pearce:

http://www.classictvhits.com/shows/b...cs/bwtch02.jpg

jehobden · 12-22-2002, 03:57 AM

Trivia Answer: Gladys Kravitz' maiden name was Gruber.

TVgen62 · 12-25-2002, 05:14 AM

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Originally posted by jehobden
Trivia Answer: Gladys Kravitz' maiden name was Gruber.

Wow! Great trivia question! In which episode was this mentioned? (No, this isn't a test, I'd just like to know.)

One of my favorite lines was by Alice (Gladys # 1):
Gladys finds 3 boys tied up in the Stephens' bedroom. Since they couldn't have tied up each other, who did?
Gladys: "No, Abner. There were three boys tied up! If there were two boys tied up I wouldn't have to call you. Don't you understand?!"

Arfies · 12-25-2002, 05:20 PM

It's mentioned in at least 2 that I know of- "Illegal Separation" and "The Prodigy."

BonnieHuntFan · 01-14-2003, 06:19 PM

Alice Pearce was a funny funny comedienne. She even had her own show "The Alice Pearce Show" which ran on ABC it was a 15 minute variety show in 1949 with Variety Sketches and Musical Numbers. Alice deserved the Emmy and i wish she was here to get it.

08-02-2002, 09:30 PM	#1
baronzzz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: Beautiful Downtown Burbank Posts: 192	The First Gladys Kravitz I havent seen Bewitched in a few years but I have a feeling they dont run the first couple of years very much. Anyway, for those of you who havent seen those early years, a wonderful character actress named Alice Pearce played Mrs. Kravitz. She even won an Emmy for her portrayal in 1966 (she died before receiving it; Her husband went to the podium to accept it for her). Not to take anything away from Gladys Kravitz Number 2(Sandra Gould), but Alice Pearce was extremely funny in the character. Watch for her if they ever run those episodes. I've also seen Alice Pearce in Dennis the Menace and other sitcoms in that era. I think she worked alot.

08-02-2002, 10:26 PM	#2
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I remember her. She was extremely funny and perfect for the role. I never knew that she was gone before she received her Emmy. How sad...........
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08-10-2002, 06:49 PM	#3
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09-05-2002, 12:15 AM	#5
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,004	To confuse matters even more, there was a MISS (Harriet) Kravitz, Abner's sister, for a few of the B&W eps that aired, probably after Alice Pearce became too ill to keep working. She pretty much served the same function as Gladys, seeing strange things that would be normal by the time Abner saw them. She was played by Mary Grace Canfield, who is probably best known as Ralph Monroe from Green Acres. P.S.: Bewitched trivia ?: What was Gladys Kravitz' maiden name?
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10-01-2002, 10:54 AM	#6
ANTHONY6 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 9	I NEVER SAW THE B/W EPISODES OF BEWITCHED UNTIL NICK AT NIGHT STARTED AIRING THEM. THE ONLY MRS. KRAVITZ I REMEMBERED WAS SANDRA GOULD. I LOVED ALICE PEARCE'S MRS KRAVITZ, SHE WAS SO FUNNY IN HER BETRAYAL OF THE CHARACTER. SHE DESERVED THE EMMY. DON'T GET ME WRONG I THINK SANDRA GOULD DID A WONDERFUL JOB, BUT ALICE PEARCE BROUGHT A MORE NEUROTIC REALNESS TO THE CHARACTER.
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08-19-2002, 08:45 AM	#4
60sSitcomFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 109	My memory is getting worse.. I remember at least 2 Mrs. Kravitz'.. anyone have a picture of the first one? thanks

10-01-2002, 11:18 AM	#7
60sSitcomFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 109	which Gladys is the one in my picture? (That's the one I liked!) AAAAAAABNER!!! You'll never believe what I saw!! (Abner reading the paper, doesn't look up): You're right Gladys, I won't believe it.
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12-22-2002, 03:57 AM	#10
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,004	Trivia Answer: Gladys Kravitz' maiden name was Gruber.

12-25-2002, 05:20 PM	#12
Arfies Memberific Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: There beneath the blue suburban skies, in summer, meanwhile back.... Posts: 481	It's mentioned in at least 2 that I know of- "Illegal Separation" and "The Prodigy."

01-14-2003, 06:19 PM	#13
BonnieHuntFan Bonnie Hunt Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 03, 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 28	Alice Alice Pearce was a funny funny comedienne. She even had her own show "The Alice Pearce Show" which ran on ABC it was a 15 minute variety show in 1949 with Variety Sketches and Musical Numbers. Alice deserved the Emmy and i wish she was here to get it.
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