Samantha Meets The Folks (Season 1, Episode 14)

Samantha Meets The Folks (Season 1, Episode 14)

Welcome to So My Wife's a Witch: A Bewitched Deep Dive Podcast! This week, Madison and Nathan take a refreshing dive into the cool waters of episode fourteen of Bewitched. In this episode, written by the king Bernard Slade, Samantha gets an unexpected visit by our favorite character, Aunt Clara. The only problem with her visit is that Darrin is on his way home with his parents! Before Sam can tell Darrin that Aunt Clara is also visiting, she makes a grand entrance. Darrin's mother, Phyllis is disturbed by Clara and her "eccentric" personality. Meanwhile, Sam wants to impress her new mother-in-law and shares her feelings with Aunt Clara. Thinking she is helping, Aunt Clara whips up a fabulously witchy dinner for the group. Will Phyllis approve of Sam as her son's wife? Will Aunt Clara ever be able to travel by wall again? Will we ever learn the names of each of Aunt Clara's doorknobs? Well, you are just going to have to listen and find out. Later, Madison and Nathan look into the lives and careers of the in-laws themselves, Mabel Albertson and Robert F. Simon! Episode Researched by Madison & Nathan Our Bewitched Bibles: "The Bewitched History Book" by David L. Pierce & "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series" by Adam-Michael James Additional Credits: https://www.newspapers.com/article/independent-star-news/4341314/ [https://www.newspapers.com/article/independent-star-news/4341314/] https://archives.nypl.org/the/21578 [https://archives.nypl.org/the/21578] https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel/4348896/ [https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel/4348896/] https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0800359/?ref_=ttfc_fcr_3_5 [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0800359/?ref_=ttfc_fcr_3_5] https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-12-03-mn-1697-story.html [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-12-03-mn-1697-story.html] Find us on social media ⁨@BewitchedDeepDive⁩

Love is Blind (Season 1, Episode 13)

Welcome to So My Wife’s a Witch: a Bewitched Deep Dive Podcast. We're back! This week, Madison and Nathan dive into the thirteenth episode of Bewitched! In this episode, Sam plays matchmaker for her plain and boring friend Gertrude. Sam asks Darrin if he works with any eligible bachelors. Chaos ensues as Darrin reluctantly agrees to help Sam by inviting handsome playboy, Kermit to dinner with Gertrude at their house. Kermit immediately falls for Gertrude, making Darrin suspicious that Gertrude might be a witch. Will Kermit and Gertrude live happily ever after, or will Darrin interfere and drive them apart with the help of one of Kermit's old flames. Later, Nathan takes us to the Bat Cave to tell us about the life and career of icon Adam West! Episode Researched by Madison & Nathan Our Bewitched Bibles: "The Bewitched History Book" by David L. Pierce & "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series" by Adam-Michael James Additional Credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0938687/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0938687/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Noel [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Noel] https://www.honorchrisnoel.com/ [https://www.honorchrisnoel.com/] https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1387430/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1387430/] https://gilligan.fandom.com/wiki/Kit_Smythe [https://gilligan.fandom.com/wiki/Kit_Smythe] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_West [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_West] https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/jun/11/adam-west-obituary [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/jun/11/adam-west-obituary] Find us on social media ⁨@BewitchedDeepDive⁩

And Something Makes Three (Season 1, Episode 12)

Welcome to So My Wife’s a Witch: A Bewitched Deep Dive Podcast! This week, Madison and Nathan dive into the twelfth episode of Bewitched! In this episode, Louise confides in Samantha that she is with child and nervous to tell Larry. Samantha accompanies her to the obstetrician, meanwhile Larry is leaving a dentist appointment and overhears their conversation. Assuming Samantha is the pregnant one, he rushes back to the office to tell Darrin the good news. The two men then spend the rest of the day doting on Samantha while Louise gets sidelined. Will Louise find the courage to tell Larry they are expecting? Or will he body shame and gaslight her into a divorce? Listen along to find out! Later, Madison guides us through the life of Maureen McCormick. Episode Researched by Madison & Nathan Our Bewitched Bibles: "The Bewitched History Book" by David L. Pierce & "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series" by Adam-Michael James Additional Credits: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-real-story-of-brady-bunch-star-maureen-mccormick/ [https://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/the-real-story-of-brady-bunch-star-maureen-mccormick/] https://www.newsweek.com/how-maureen-mccormick-survived-being-marcia-brady-91615 [https://www.newsweek.com/how-maureen-mccormick-survived-being-marcia-brady-91615] Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice by Maureen McCormick https://www.onthisday.com/date/1964/december/3 [https://www.onthisday.com/date/1964/december/3] https://www.onthisday.com/date/1964/december/6 [https://www.onthisday.com/date/1964/december/6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorne_Greene [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorne_Greene] https://genius.com/artists/Lorne-greene [https://genius.com/artists/Lorne-greene] Find us on social media ⁨@BewitchedDeepDive⁩

It Takes One to Know One (Season 1, Episode 11)

Welcome to So My Wife’s a Witch: a Bewitched Deep Dive Podcast! This week, Madison and Nathan dive into the eleventh episode of Bewitched! In this episode, Darrin is searching for a “Miss Jasmine" model for McMann and Tate’s perfume campaign. Endora takes this opportunity to toy with Samantha's trust in her husband. Darrin meets Janine Fleur and, enchanted by her beauty, hires her for the campaign. Darrin cancels his lunch plans with Samantha to discuss the job with Janine. Endora encourages Samantha to question Darrin’s loyalty and the two spy on his lunch date. Samantha recognizes Janine as Sarah Baker, a witch notorious for seducing men. Will Samantha be able to save her husband from Sarah’s charms? Or will Darrin fall for her witchy ways? Later, Nathan guides us through the life of producer Danny Arnold. Episode Researched by Madison & Nathan Our Bewitched Bibles: "The Bewitched History Book" by David L. Pierce & "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series" by Adam-Michael James Additional Credits: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/lisa-seagram-dead-actress-batman-beverly-hillbillies-was-82-1190950/ [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/lisa-seagram-dead-actress-batman-beverly-hillbillies-was-82-1190950/] https://books.google.com/books?id=ITClSVUV7voC&q=%22sultry+siren+with+impeccable+cheekbones%22&pg=PA193#v=snippet&q=%22sultry%20siren%20with%20impeccable%20cheekbones%22&f=false [https://books.google.com/books?id=ITClSVUV7voC&q=%22sultry+siren+with+impeccable+cheekbones%22&pg=PA193#v=snippet&q=%22sultry%20siren%20with%20impeccable%20cheekbones%22&f=false] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Sher [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Sher] https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-25-mn-1132-story.html [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-08-25-mn-1132-story.html] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Arnold [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Arnold] Find us on social media ⁨@BewitchedDeepDive⁩

Just One Happy Family (Season 1, Episode 10)

Welcome to So My Wife’s a Witch: a Bewitched Deep Dive Podcast. This week, Madison and Nathan dive into the tenth episode of Bewitched! In this episode, we meet Samantha's father, Maurice, a warlock with a taste for fine wine and a proclivity for lamp destruction. Beneath his dramatic flair lies deep-seated prejudice against humans, a hatred that causes Samantha to lock Darrin in a phone booth just to keep him safe. Will Samantha and Endora be able to fool Maurice into ignorance, or will Darrin break out of his tele-prison and make it home in time to face his father in law? Later, Madison guides us through the life of Maurice Evans. Episode Researched by Madison & Nathan Our Bewitched Bibles: "The Bewitched History Book" by David L. Pierce & "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series" by Adam-Michael James Additional Credits: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-03-14-mn-662-story.html [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-03-14-mn-662-story.html] https://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/14/obituaries/maurice-evans-stage-actor-dies-at-87.html [https://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/14/obituaries/maurice-evans-stage-actor-dies-at-87.html] http://www.filmreference.com/film/62/Maurice-Evans.html [http://www.filmreference.com/film/62/Maurice-Evans.html] https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0293391/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0293391/] https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast-01gxe92zx05smymzsvtxg7w4en/episode/special-report-interview-with-fred-freeman-01h77d2frrw51qrfnpw0ppcsw0 [https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast-01gxe92zx05smymzsvtxg7w4en/episode/special-report-interview-with-fred-freeman-01h77d2frrw51qrfnpw0ppcsw0] https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169549/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169549/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_v._Virginia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_v._Virginia] https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/supreme-court-case-library/loving-v-virginia [https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/supreme-court-case-library/loving-v-virginia] Find us on social media ⁨@BewitchedDeepDive⁩