When I was slated to watch this episode from my DVD collection, I thought I wouldn't enjoy it very much. I had more doubts after seeing that the writer and director were not Bewitched veterans.
And yes, the bulk of the episode did not move me much. I was just waiting for it to end. Of course, Sam and Darrin were as charming as ever. The prime guest stars left much to be desired.
But I should stop right here for a moment, and mention the second appearance of Mary Grace Canfield as Harriet Kravitz, Abner's sister. She was a standout, and HOW I wish they had signed her to a long contract rather than offer the role of Gladys Kravitz to Sandra Gould. But I digress.
Overall, yes, the episode was probably not worth more than 6 stars. Okay, 7 stars because of Mary Grace Canfield. But once again (from another so-so 2nd season episode), the ending had such an interesting, playful experience between Sam and Darrin: after the plot had been resolved, they both sat on the stairs mulling over the whole thing. Elizabeth Montgomery had such a playful expression while they talked. It seemed more of what Elizabeth Montgomery would do in real life. The way she used her eyes, her tongue.....just everything about her face while sitting on those stairs. It was a treasure to behold.
So yes, I will hoist the 8 STAR flag for this one.
And yes, the bulk of the episode did not move me much. I was just waiting for it to end. Of course, Sam and Darrin were as charming as ever. The prime guest stars left much to be desired.
But I should stop right here for a moment, and mention the second appearance of Mary Grace Canfield as Harriet Kravitz, Abner's sister. She was a standout, and HOW I wish they had signed her to a long contract rather than offer the role of Gladys Kravitz to Sandra Gould. But I digress.
Overall, yes, the episode was probably not worth more than 6 stars. Okay, 7 stars because of Mary Grace Canfield. But once again (from another so-so 2nd season episode), the ending had such an interesting, playful experience between Sam and Darrin: after the plot had been resolved, they both sat on the stairs mulling over the whole thing. Elizabeth Montgomery had such a playful expression while they talked. It seemed more of what Elizabeth Montgomery would do in real life. The way she used her eyes, her tongue.....just everything about her face while sitting on those stairs. It was a treasure to behold.
So yes, I will hoist the 8 STAR flag for this one.
