Bewitched facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bewitched |
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| Created by | Sol Saks |
| Written by | Various |
| Directed by | William Asher (most episodes) |
| Starring | Elizabeth Montgomery Dick York (1964–1969) Dick Sargent (1969–1972) Agnes Moorehead David White |
| Theme music composer | Howard Greenfield Jack Keller |
| Composer(s) | Warren Barker (most episodes) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 254 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Harry Ackerman |
| Producer(s) | Danny Arnold (17 episodes, first season) Jerry Davis (most episodes, first and second seasons) William Froug (third season) William Asher (remainder of show) |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | approx. 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Screen Gems Ashmont Productions (1971–1972) (season 8) |
| Distributor | Screen Gems |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | Black-and-white (1964–1966) Color (1966–1972) |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | September 17, 1964 – March 25, 1972 |
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| Followed by | Tabitha |
Bewitched was a very popular comedy TV show from the 1960s and 1970s. It was about a man who was married to a witch. The series was shown on the ABC network. It aired from September 17, 1964, to March 25, 1972. The show was known for its funny stories and special effects. These effects made magic look real on screen.
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What is Bewitched About?
The main story of Bewitched follows Samantha Stephens. She is a beautiful witch who falls in love with a mortal man named Darrin Stephens. Samantha decides to live a normal life without using her magic. But this is very hard for her. Her magical family often visits and causes trouble. They do not like that she married a mortal.
Samantha uses her nose to twitch and make magic happen. She also sometimes wiggles her fingers. Darrin works in advertising. He wants a normal life and asks Samantha not to use magic. But magic often helps them out of funny situations.
Main Characters
The show had many memorable characters. They made the stories exciting and funny.
Samantha Stephens
Samantha was played by Elizabeth Montgomery. She was the main character. Samantha is a kind and loving witch. She tries her best to be a normal housewife. But her magical powers often get in the way. She uses her magic to solve problems or sometimes to create them by accident. She loves Darrin very much.
Darrin Stephens
Darrin was Samantha's mortal husband. He was played by two different actors. Dick York played Darrin from 1964 to 1969. Later, Dick Sargent took over the role from 1969 to 1972. Darrin works as an advertising executive. He wants a quiet, non-magical life. He often gets frustrated by Samantha's magical family.
Endora
Samantha's mother, Endora, was played by Agnes Moorehead. Endora is a powerful witch. She strongly dislikes Darrin because he is a mortal. She often tries to break up Samantha and Darrin. Endora loves to play tricks on Darrin using her magic. She often calls him "Durwood" or "Darwin" instead of Darrin.
Other Family Members
- Aunt Clara: Played by Marion Lorne. She is Samantha's bumbling aunt. Her spells often go wrong, leading to funny results.
- Uncle Arthur: Played by Paul Lynde. He is Samantha's mischievous uncle. He loves to play practical jokes on everyone, especially Darrin.
- Maurice: Played by Maurice Evans. He is Samantha's father. He is also a powerful witch who sometimes visits.
- Tabitha and Adam: Samantha and Darrin also had two children, Tabitha and Adam. Tabitha inherited her mother's magical powers.
How the Show Was Made
Bewitched was created by Sol Saks. It was produced by Screen Gems. The show started in Black-and-white for its first two seasons. Then, it switched to color in 1966. This was a big change for TV shows at the time. The show used special effects to show magic. These effects were simple but very effective for the time. They helped make the magic believable and fun.
The show was very popular. It ran for eight seasons and had 254 episodes. It is still enjoyed by many people today.
Images for kids
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Dick York and Elizabeth Montgomery (1968)
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Clockwise: Dick Sargent, Elizabeth Montgomery, Erin Murphy and David Lawrence during the show's final season (1971–1972)
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Elizabeth Montgomery and Paul Lynde as Uncle Arthur (1968)
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Marion Lorne as Samantha's bumbling Aunt Clara
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Maurice Evans as Samantha's father, with Elizabeth Montgomery (1971)
See also
In Spanish: Bewitched para niños
