Bewitched: Astonishing Facts Revealed About The Cast and Crew

#56. Be-Twitched

Montgomery’s husband, Bewitched director William Asher, says that the wriggle is something she did naturally when she was frustrated or nervous. Although, her TV daughter Erin Murphy also said it was more of a mouth wiggle than a nose wiggle. Either way, that’s quite a magical twitch she had!

#57. "The Darrin Syndrome"

Samantha’s husband Darrin was played by more than one actor. Without warning or explanation, producers replaced Dick York with Dick Sargent, apparently hoping the audience either wouldn’t notice or wouldn’t care. The act of switching out actors without explanation like this became known as “The Darrin Syndrome.” Poor Dick York left the show due to chronic back pain.

#58. Changing Characters

The producers not only switched the actor who played Darrin, but they were also forced to trade actresses for the part of nosey neighbor Gladys Kravitz. The part was first played by Alice Pearce, until her untimely death from ovarian cancer. Later, Sandra Gould was given the part.

#59. Switching Darrins Was Bad for Ratings

The Darrin switch took place after the show had already been on the air for three seasons. Audiences usually don’t take too kindly to such a massive switch of a main character, and the 1960s audiences were no different. Audiences noticed the difference, and ratings plummeted for the show’s final three years. Fans just weren’t willing to accept an unfamiliar face in the role.

#60. Secretary Switcharoo

Darrin’s secretary on the show was played by multiple actresses, including Marcia Wallace, who eventually voiced teacher Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons. Marcia also played Bob Newhart’s secretary on The Bob Newhart Show in the 1970s.

Bewitched: Astonishing Facts Revealed About The Cast and Crew

#56. Be-Twitched

#57. "The Darrin Syndrome"

#58. Changing Characters

#59. Switching Darrins Was Bad for Ratings

#60. Secretary Switcharoo

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