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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396246973
Format: Box set, Color, Dubbed, Full Screen
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: May 06, 2008
Running Time: 760 minutes
Sales Rank: 501
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: September 17, 1964
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BEWITCHED - THE COMPLETE 6TH SEASON (DVD MOVIE)
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Yes, yes, we've heard it before: Bewitched jumped the broom in season six when Dick Sargent replaced Dick York as Darrin Stevens, the most infamous cast switcheroo in TV history. But if you don't purchase this set, be advised that you will miss what Quentin Tarantino, when he hosted Saturday Night Live, proclaimed to be 'the single greatest moment in television history': Serena's rendition of 'I'll Blow You a Kiss in the Wind' in the episode 'Serena Stops the Show.' Beyond that, this season shows there was still plenty of magic left in this supernatural series. Over the course of the first five seasons, Bewitched replaced Louise Tates and Gladys Kravitzes, so why not Darrin? Besides, Sargent was originally tapped to star as Darrin (but he was contractually bound elsewhere). However, Marion Lorne, who won an Emmy as endearingly addled Aunt Clara, was irreplaceable. So when she passed away, a new character was introduced this season; Esmeralda (Alice Ghostley), a shy witch whose lack of self confidence caused her to fade when she got nervous, and whose good-intentioned spells invariably backfired. If this season suffers from anything, it's more a sense of been there, twitched that. There is yet another Halloween episode that battles the 'ugly witch' stereotype, and several in which a spell gone awry is explained away as a concept for one of Darrin's ad campaigns (why else would there be a unicorn in the Stevens' backyard in the episode, 'Samantha's Yoo-Hoo Maid'). And Endora (Agnes Moorehead) continues to cast embarrassing spells on Darrin, like transforming him into a yes-man in 'You're So Agreeable,' or compelling him to speak in nothing but clichés in 'The Phrase is Familiar.' But the writers did conjure up some fresh situations. In a two-parter, Darrin's newfound magic powers go to his head. In 'Samantha's Secret is Discovered,' Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) finally reveals to her mother-in-law (Mabel Albertson) that she is 'a cauldron-stirring, card-carrying' witch. And this season, Samantha gives birth to warlock infant Adam. The adorable Erin Murphy, as daughter Tabitha, gives the show some added kid appeal with her misguided uses of her budding powers. In the season opener, she switches places with Jack (Family Affair's Johnny Whitaker) to climb the beanstalk and confront the Giant. In another episode, she creates a double of Samantha so she can go to the park. In addition to Montgomery's groovy dual role as Serena, this season offers the always-welcome return of Paul Lynde as practical joker and insult zinger Uncle Arthur and Bernard Fox as the cantankerous and contemptuous Dr. Bombay. This set's extras are limited to two random 'minisodes' of The Partridge Family and I Dream of Jeannie. --Donald Liebenson
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Rating:  - THE MAGIC IS BACK ON TRACK FOR A DELIGHTFUL AND ENCHANTING "BEWITCHED: SEASON SIX"
After a shaky Season Five, the magic is back on track for a delightful and enchanting Season Six of "Bewitched." Dick York was in terrible physical pain throughout his five year run; and he just couldn't continue on the show anymore. It is sad, but it is a fact, people. I wish "fans" would show Dick Sargent more respect. Dick Sargent did a wonderful job as well; and the show DID NOT "jump the broomstick" when Sargent took over the role of Darrin. Does anyone else notice how ATTRACTIVE Dick Sargent is? He and Elizabeth Montgomery developed their own special chemistry and formed a wonderful friendship that lasted until Sargent's death in 1994. Sadly, Elizabeth Montgomery died in 1995.
I'm not going to get into the "Dick York Vs. Dick Sargent" debate; which I've always regarded as pointless and stupid. I'll just say that Dick York as Darrin always seemed to me to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown because of Samantha's witchcraft, while Dick Sargent was exasperated by it. The transition between the two actors was handeled so subtly and smoothly as to be almost inperceptible. The series picks up exactly where it was. Towards the end of Season 5, Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) tells an absent Darrin over the phone that she is pregnant in "Samantha's Good News." At the beginning of the Season Six Opener, "Samantha & The Beanstalk," Samantha is painting a crib, asking Darrin what they should name the new baby. Feeling unwanted, Tabitha (Erin Murphy) switches places with fairy tale's ... Read More
Rating:  - Dick Sargeant Rocks!!
O.k., o.k., maybe I'm in the minority but I can't be the only person who preferred Dick Sargeant's Darrin to Dick York. Dick York was too neuroticly played which annoyed me at times to no end. It was hard for me to sympathize with him when Endora cast her spells on him. Who could blame her??
Not so with Sargeant. Sargeant is not only better looking and sexier than York, but it is a well-known fact that Elizabeth Montgomery herself preferred him to York. Not to mention they had excellent chemistry. Sargeant also brings a dry wit to Darrin which York did not do. Its much easier for me to identify with him.
Now that that is overwith, let's get to Season Six. This is a step up from Season Five, which because of York's illness, Darrin was missing in many episodes. The season has some refreshingly fun episodes such as Serena singing "I'll Blow You a Kiss in the Wind" with Boyce and Hart, Darrin acting out cliche's, Samantha going on eating binges and the introduction of "Yoo-Hoo Esmerelda" and a very funny episode about the "Mona Lisa".
The series had plenty of life left in it and it is a season which will disappoint no real Bewitched aficionados. Only two seasons to go for this classic series!!
Rating: - Time Lords, Witches, and Husbands, Oh, My!
The Sixth Season was always the 'infamous' one for Bewitched, whereas in England, they refer it to the 'Doctor Who' Season. Basically because Darrin secretly 'regenerates' from Dick York to Dick Sargent. I always thought it was odd the actor replacing York had the same first name. Which tells you about how strange things happen on Bewitched.
Ironically, the TLR (Time Lord Regeneration) Effect hit Bewitched with Louise Tate and Gladys Kravitz and apparently no one really seemed to care. The truth was as Lucille Ball originally wanted Gale Gordon as Fred Mertz, Sargent was first picked for Darrin due to his subtle wild expressions. But regrettably, due to contractual obligations neither were available at the time.
The problem I believe was with the Sixth Season was not as so much the Darrin Regeneration Effect bugging audience members, but it seemed the writers loved added new characters and such through each episode. Though there were some new stories written, others were simply modernized rehashes of classic York episodes but with a twist.
For instance whereas Endora splits Darrin's work side and fun side in the original York season of the show, it's because she wants Samantha to have fun. But in the Sargent version, Endora pulls the same stunt again (ironically) to help 'Durwood' be with her daughter while still attending an important business meeting in Japan.
Meanwhile, Alice Ghostley returned to the fold, but this time as Esmeralda, the housemaid ... Read More
Rating: - As good as it always was
Yes, Darrin's actor has changed. But I have to agree and say that Dick Sargent did as good a job as Dick York did (obviously, the show went on for three seasons with Sargent!) I haven't seen all the episodes for season six, but I have seen a few of them. From the description of the episodes, season six promises to be as good as seasons 1-5. Thanks for finally releasing it, just don't forget that there are still two more great seasons!
Rating: - We can survive the change in Darrins
All my life I've listened to criticism of the differences between the two Darrins on Bewitched.Get over it people.Dick York got sick and couldn't do the show anymore...Live with it.Should we be deprived the joy of three more seasons on Samantha,Endora,Maurice and all the others because of the loss of York.I don't think so.I loved loved loved Dick York in the role and I admit that his loss was a great one but I feel Dick Sargent added his own magic to the role and I fully enjoyed his time on the show.If you can't deal with the change then don't buy the other seasons but don't trash a great actor because you can't deal with the change.I have loved the other seasons on DVD and am sure I will love this one too as well as the following two.
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