| Bewitched - The Complete Second Season (B&W) |  | Directors: Ida Lupino, Alan Jay Factor, David Orrick McDearmon, Sidney Miller, Russ Mayberry
Actors: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Erin Murphy, David Lawrence (IX)
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 60,128
Format: Box set, Black & White, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Languages: Chinese (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 99
Discs: 5
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 967 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: 043396129863
ISBN: 1404913165
UPC: 043396129863
EAN: 9781404913165
ASIN: B000AWYOGO
Theatrical Release Date: September 17, 1964
Release Date: October 25, 2005
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The life and adventures of Samantha Stephens, an American housewife and witch.
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Usually in TV Land, the addition of a baby to an established sitcom is a signal to cue the sharks to jump. But domesticated witch Samantha's pregnancy, announced in the season-opener, "Alias Darrin Stephens," and the birth of Tabitha lent Bewitched even more magic. The second-highest-rated show in its first year, Bewitched enjoyed a charmed second season with the introduction of some of the series' most popular recurring characters, including a wickedly funny Paul Lynde as practical joker Uncle Arthur ("The Joker Is a Card," the classic episode with the faux incantation, "Yagazuzi, Yagazuzi, Yagazuzi Zim") and Elizabeth Montgomery's own sassy turn as Samantha's look-alike cousin, Sarina ("And Then There Were Three"). Mabel Albertson debuts as Darrin's mother, Phyllis "I have a sick headache" Stephens. Returning in their signature roles are Dick York (accept no substitutes) as Samantha's mortal husband, Darrin, Agnes Moorehead as Darrin's mother-in-law and nemesis, Endora (who share a sweet, albeit fleeting truce in "And Then There Were Three"), Emmy-winner Marion Lorne as dotty Aunt Clara, and David White as Darrin's ethically challenged boss, Larry Tate. Sadly, this would be Alice Pearce's last season as hysterical busybody neighbor Mrs. Kravitz (it would also be Bewitched's last season in black and white). Part of the fun of revisiting vintage television series is early appearances by now-famous actors. The episode "Man's Best Friend" features Richard Dreyfuss as "pushy, spoiled, neurotic brat" Rodney, a warlock who assumes canine form to break up the Stephens' marriage. Venerable character actors also conjure up their own thespian wizardry. The wonderful Eve Arden is a nurse who becomes undone by the supernatural goings-on when expectant mother Samantha is admitted to the hospital in "And Then There Were Three." Robert Strauss (Animal in Stalag 17 is a pesky private detective who discovers Samantha's secret in the two-parter "Follow That Witch." Charlie Ruggles (Bringing Up Baby is "Aunt Clara's Old Flame," and that's Marcia Brady (Maureen McCormick) in the Halloween episode, "Trick or Treat," in which Endora disguises herself as a child to give Darrin a werewolf hex. But it's Elizabeth Montgomery, one of TV's goddesses, whose spell is everlasting. --Donald Liebenson
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 Bewitched--Second Season August 10, 2010
Joe
Vey pleased with the second season of Bewithed. Am looking forward to the third season. Thank You.
Excellent season of Bewitched! July 16, 2009
Obiturized (New Hampshire)
Great season, I am referring to the black and white version, of course it would still be good in color, I won't need to say much about this season, or the series, it is classic television, the golden age of television, get it!
"More Wonderful Bewitched Shows!" March 31, 2009
Terry Richard (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada)
"Bewitched-Season 2" continues with this amazing boxset of 38 excellent episodes filmed in glorious black and white. Two of the shows are cut episodes from season 1- "A Vision of Sugar Plums" (that has a new beginning) and "Samantha Meets The Folks". The series continues with its excellent writing, acting, and production values that endeared it to millions. The series finished its second year in the top 10 and was "Bewitched's" last year as a black and white show. This was also the year that Darren learns he is going to be a father, and we wait in anticipation to see whether the child will not only be a boy or a girl, but a witch or mortal. Eve Arden plays the nurse in "And Something Makes Three...", where Samantha delivers her baby and we learn the outcome. The best episodes from this season is the series' first two part episode called "Follow That Wich", where an unsrupulous private detective discovers that Samantha is a witch, and he untilmately blackmails her. Sadly, this was also Alice Pearce's last season as Gladys, as the actress was dying of cancer. She would be replaced in the next year.
Sit back and enjoy a great "Bewitched" season. Like season 1, this season was rarely shown in syndication, as when the series entered into first run syndication in 1974 the studio shelved the first 2 black and white seasons and kept them in their vaults, reasoning no one would want to watch the black and white shows. Only the series' last 6 colored years, 1966-1972, were shown on local channels. It wouldn't be until 1989 that Nick at Nite began airing the beloved first 2 black and white seasons. There is also a companion colorized DVD set of season 2, but these are cut shows, and the color at times isn't up to par. I suggest in buying these black and white season sets, as they are uncut and are the original network episodes. The only problem I have with this season, like season 1, is that the studio replaced the original opening with that of season 3. This is obvious from the color of the cat in the animation, as the cat in the original opening was a shade of grey, and the cat in season 3 was black. You can also see the copyright printing on the bottom of the screen which clearly says 1966. Besides this minor problem I am so happy to have all these shows on DVD. The packaging is near perfect, as the dics come in slim cases that are made of hard plastic. I have had my sets for over 3 years and have had no problem with them.
This was also the season the Television Academy honored "Bewitched" with 2 Emmy Awards; one posthumously to Alice Pearce for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Comedy Series, and one to William Asher for Best Director for a Comedy.
There is also a great book written by Herbi J Pilato on "Bewitched" that every "Bewitched" enthusiast" should own called "The Bewitched Book". This is long out of print, but there's also a follow-up book called "Bewitched Forever", that is also a great read. Look for those on ebay or at a local used book store.
Love Bewitched July 26, 2008
N. Marple
I love Bewitched when I was growing up. This is a great set to have.
Great!!! June 1, 2008
Jena (Northern Indiana)
I love Bewitched and the dvds are wonderful. I am on my way to owning all the seasons.
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