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Not to fault Dick Sargent, but he made a sometimes dull Darrin Stephens. Dick York, on the other hand, was more animated than most of the "Saturday Night Live" cast put together. He often appears "higher than a kite" in these later shows... perhaps with all of the prescription drugs he may have been taking? (Lots of pill popping in this one... multi colored ones at that.) Then again, many TV personalities in 1968 were a bit "high" anyway.

Endora casts a vanity spell and Darrin gets "with it" swinging sixties style. It starts innocently enough with him preening in his Camaro mirror. Then comes the Nehru jacket and beads, followed by a gold jacket and funny sideburns that Elvis may have loved. Samantha gets concerned; zapping off his outrageous wardrobe while he's visiting Larry Tate and a conservative definitely-over-thirty suntan client (Herb Voland). The climax comes when Sam tries to out-do his outfit with a "shimmer in silver" mini skirt. This prompts one of the funniest (and, shall we say, orgasmic?) lines of the whole series: "Sam, don't move! Look at that! When you stand in a certain light, I can see myself ALL over your dress! It's-it's like a hall of mirrors! I've never KNOWN such happiness!"

What made "Bewitched" so great were the performances, even when the storyline material got repetitious. Had this episode featured a different cast, it would have been "just another sitcom". Yet, York channeling the future Jim Carrey, with excellent support by overly stuffy Voland and his daffy wife (Sara Seegar, a frequent supporting star on this show: "What magnificent creatures!") and Elizabeth Montgomery looking sexy even with chocolate batter all over her face, definitely make this one a masterpiece of sixties television.

Great episode where Endora turns Darrin into a vain self centered oaf. Lots of great 60's fashions in this one. Liz never looked more sexy than she does in a Silver sequined mini dress. Darrin resembles Elvis in a gold lame suit and sideburns. What a pity Dick York was in severe pain as he would have been great to finish the last 4 years of this series, I do love Dick Sargent as he was more snide and mean towards Endora. Apples and Oranges.

William Asher (Liz's husband at the time and director of the show) makes a cameo as a driver honking at Darrin while he preens in his car mirror. If you look close William mouths an obscenity (inaudible) while honking his car horn at Darrin. Liz and Bill were known for their risqué humor and this proves it.

Top 10 favorite episodes of Bewtiched.

It was fun when Darren became a vain, conceited "hipster," thanks to Endora's spell. He was more likeable in this mode. One scene is priceless, and ultimately proves what a dolt Darren really was. Samantha is standing before him, wearing a very sexy mini dress. All Darren got out of this was the ability to "see" himself via the reflecting sequins. Samantha would have put a spell on me, even if she didn't know the first thing about witchcraft! Great, great episode, well acted by all. As always, though, it was Elizabeth Montgomery that made it extra special. Loved that dress!!