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mstewart · 07-08-2003, 11:27 PM

I recently watched the episode when Tabitha was born. The scene when Darrin came into the room to see Samantha after the birth was very touching and natural. I nearly teared up because it looked so real as though Dick York and Liz Montgomery actually had a baby together. The chemistry between those two actors were electifiying in that episode. Personally that particular episode was one of the most tender moments of Bewitched. Even the emotional moment between Darrin and Endora was so genuine.

Raven-Symone · 07-09-2003, 12:27 AM

yes, I have seen that epsiode and I did like it to.

Janice · 07-09-2003, 12:45 AM

I saw that episode was very touched as well. Elizabeth and Dick had wonderful chemistry. I liked when they told each other, 'You're beautiful'. I hope I have that right.
I'm glad I'm seeing this show often now. It's a gem.

*Liz Bewitched Me* · 07-09-2003, 01:59 PM

I loved this episode. It was so sweet and touching. I cried my eyes out, and Liz never looked more beautiful.

Novarro · 07-11-2003, 01:57 AM

That episode was absolutely one of the perfect ones!!!

(1)It had great chemistry between Elizabeth and Dick York and some of the most touching scenes the two ever had together.

(2)It also boasted the fantastic Eve Arden as guest star (she was always wonderful in whatever role she played) in a nice change from the fairly regular guest stars who continually appeared in different roles.

(3)Some terrific work by Dick York, first interacting with Endora (more touching displays of affection in a nice appropiate twist...could you imagine that scene being played by Dick Sargent????) and the totally hilarious scenes in the toy shop when Serena puts an Indian outfit on him... some of Dick York's best comedy work.

(4) The first appearance of Serena as a sultry Mink Coat clad vixen..a lifetime away from the go go dancing hippy rocker of later season..a nice view of a character starting to be developed.

(5) And of course the introduction of Tabitha...the most adorable baby on sitcoms in the whole 1960's decade!!

All in all one of Bewitched's finest half hours

rml83 · 07-11-2003, 01:38 PM

One of my favorite episodes, definitely. I love the Darrin/Endora scene, it's just so great. Dick York is so great in this episode, as is everyone else (especially Eve Arden, whose character gets my vote for one of the best one-shot characters in Bewitched history). And the scene between Sam and Darrin is just beautiful. Dick and Liz both put forth such a natural performance.

CarJackSnyder · 07-12-2003, 01:47 PM

OMG i almost cried at that episode too!!!! that is my favorite episode!!!!!

treky · 07-15-2003, 01:28 AM

when Samantha was pregnent with Tabitha, that was Liz Montgomerys second child.

mstewart · 07-17-2003, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by *Liz Bewitched Me*
I loved this episode. It was so sweet and touching. I cried my eyes out, and Liz never looked more beautiful.

So did I. Elizabeth Montgomery just returned to the show after giving birth to her second child. In the episode she had the glow of a real life mom just giving birth. I just loved the dialogue of, "you're beautiful, I'm a father, I'm a mother." The clincher in that dialogue when Darrin told Samantha that he is proud of her and she turns and said, "I am proud of both of us." Her girlish giggle was very cute in the midst of a tearjerking moment. That scene between Dick York and Elizabeth Montgomery was magical and well acted. The chemistry between them definitely shined there.

Novarro · 08-10-2003, 07:47 PM

Yes I love the "I'm a father, I'm a mother" dialogue too but the absolute howler there is when the wonderful Eve Arden then comes in and interrupts with "well now that we've all identified ourselves she needs some rest" Totally hilarious and delivered as only Eve Arden could do it....where are the character actresses like her nowadays on television??????????
Simon

catlover79 · 05-12-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

So did I. Elizabeth Montgomery just returned to the show after giving birth to her second child. In the episode she had the glow of a real life mom just giving birth. I just loved the dialogue of, "you're beautiful, I'm a father, I'm a mother." The clincher in that dialogue when Darrin told Samantha that he is proud of her and she turns and said, "I am proud of both of us." Her girlish giggle was very cute in the midst of a tearjerking moment. That scene between Dick York and Elizabeth Montgomery was magical and well acted. The chemistry between them definitely shined there.

Not only was the EM/DY chemistry in full force, there was the touching scene where Endora tells Darrin he has a daughter. They cry and even hug. That was so sweet.

BensonFan · 05-13-2007, 03:43 PM

This episode, along with the episode when Darrin first finds out that Tabitha is a witch, are strong performances by all, but Dick York in particular to me. I find it kind of sad that he never seemed to be regarded as the fantastic actor he truly was. Also, the performance of Liz and Dick in "A is For Aardvark" is really touching and tremendous. The chemistry between them on this show is unmatched by any other couple in sitcom history, if you ask me.

catlover79 · 05-13-2007, 05:06 PM

Hi Lisa! Dick York was/is a criminally underrated actor. He could play it all - comedy, drama, romance - and do it WELL. Even physical comedy - despite a badly damaged spine. No one could play romance like he did. Most likely it is because he was happily married for over 40 years to a woman he loved very much. It just shone through. No knock on EM, but he was the best acting partner she ever had. No one before or after that even came close.

comedyfreak · 05-13-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BensonFan

This episode, along with the episode when Darrin first finds out that Tabitha is a witch, are strong performances by all, but Dick York in particular to me. I find it kind of sad that he never seemed to be regarded as the fantastic actor he truly was. Also, the performance of Liz and Dick in "A is For Aardvark" is really touching and tremendous. The chemistry between them on this show is unmatched by any other couple in sitcom history, if you ask me.

I agree....I don't think they will ever be matched. I tear up when I see this episode.

BensonFan · 05-13-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Hi Lisa! Dick York was/is a criminally underrated actor. He could play it all - comedy, drama, romance - and do it WELL. Even physical comedy - despite a badly damaged spine. No one could play romance like he did. Most likely it is because he was happily married for over 40 years to a woman he loved very much. It just shone through. No knock on EM, but he was the best acting partner she ever had. No one before or after that even came close.

I agree, Monika...the thing that disappointed me sometimes when I would hear interviews with Liz is that she often did not compliment DY or seem to give him a lot of credit (if you know of a quote to the contrary or anything, let me know, because I must have missed it) but I'm almost positive she did praise DS and I know she was closer to him in real life than DY but I get the impression that everyone's admiration of DY and much criticism of DS's portrayal of Darrin Stephens really irked her. Also, in DY's time of need when he was hurting financially and deathly ill, she did not reach out to him (as I understand it anyway) and I find that very sad and unfortunate. I still really appreciate and admire Liz but certain things did disappoint me-I won't deny that.

07-08-2003, 11:27 PM	#1
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	And Then There Were Three Episode I recently watched the episode when Tabitha was born. The scene when Darrin came into the room to see Samantha after the birth was very touching and natural. I nearly teared up because it looked so real as though Dick York and Liz Montgomery actually had a baby together. The chemistry between those two actors were electifiying in that episode. Personally that particular episode was one of the most tender moments of Bewitched. Even the emotional moment between Darrin and Endora was so genuine.

07-09-2003, 12:27 AM	#2
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07-11-2003, 01:38 PM	#6
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07-15-2003, 01:28 AM	#8
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05-13-2007, 03:43 PM	#12
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	This episode, along with the episode when Darrin first finds out that Tabitha is a witch, are strong performances by all, but Dick York in particular to me. I find it kind of sad that he never seemed to be regarded as the fantastic actor he truly was. Also, the performance of Liz and Dick in "A is For Aardvark" is really touching and tremendous. The chemistry between them on this show is unmatched by any other couple in sitcom history, if you ask me.
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07-09-2003, 12:45 AM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I saw that episode was very touched as well. Elizabeth and Dick had wonderful chemistry. I liked when they told each other, 'You're beautiful'. I hope I have that right. I'm glad I'm seeing this show often now. It's a gem.

07-09-2003, 01:59 PM	#4
Liz Bewitched Me Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 05, 2003 Posts: 335	I loved this episode. It was so sweet and touching. I cried my eyes out, and Liz never looked more beautiful.

07-11-2003, 01:57 AM	#5
Novarro Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 191	That episode was absolutely one of the perfect ones!!! (1)It had great chemistry between Elizabeth and Dick York and some of the most touching scenes the two ever had together. (2)It also boasted the fantastic Eve Arden as guest star (she was always wonderful in whatever role she played) in a nice change from the fairly regular guest stars who continually appeared in different roles. (3)Some terrific work by Dick York, first interacting with Endora (more touching displays of affection in a nice appropiate twist...could you imagine that scene being played by Dick Sargent????) and the totally hilarious scenes in the toy shop when Serena puts an Indian outfit on him... some of Dick York's best comedy work. (4) The first appearance of Serena as a sultry Mink Coat clad vixen..a lifetime away from the go go dancing hippy rocker of later season..a nice view of a character starting to be developed. (5) And of course the introduction of Tabitha...the most adorable baby on sitcoms in the whole 1960's decade!! All in all one of Bewitched's finest half hours

07-12-2003, 01:47 PM	#7
CarJackSnyder Maura West & Michael Park<3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 05, 2003 Location: Milltown; Oakdale- where everybody knows your name. Posts: 6,971	OMG i almost cried at that episode too!!!! that is my favorite episode!!!!!

08-10-2003, 07:47 PM	#10
Novarro Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 191	Yes I love the "I'm a father, I'm a mother" dialogue too but the absolute howler there is when the wonderful Eve Arden then comes in and interrupts with "well now that we've all identified ourselves she needs some rest" Totally hilarious and delivered as only Eve Arden could do it....where are the character actresses like her nowadays on television?????????? Simon

05-13-2007, 05:06 PM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Hi Lisa! Dick York was/is a criminally underrated actor. He could play it all - comedy, drama, romance - and do it WELL. Even physical comedy - despite a badly damaged spine. No one could play romance like he did. Most likely it is because he was happily married for over 40 years to a woman he loved very much. It just shone through. No knock on EM, but he was the best acting partner she ever had. No one before or after that even came close.