to watch two "Bewitched" (TV series) episodes with a Christmas theme:
"Sisters At Heart"
and
"Humbug Not To Be Spoken Here"
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"Sisters" -- 1970 -- written by the tenth-grade English class from L.A. high school --
the theme includes a social issue which was current at the time --
I thought it was cool that the students at the time had "read" and understood the style of "Bewitched" situations and themes and writing and humor
so well that they could -- DO that.
Thought that was terrific.
"Sisters" has the replacement Darrin, Dick Sargent.
The "Humbug" episode has the "real" Darrin -- Dick York -- (yeah, the guy with the face.)
The grumpy client, Mr. Mortimer, who does not believe in "all this Christmas fuss" is played by an actor named Charles Lane, who also appeared in the Christmas-themed film, "It's A Wonderful Life" -- (Mr. Potter's rent collector who, in one scene, has to sit down & Explain Things to Mr. Potter....)
Charles Lane is great. His face is so familiar -- he appeared in A LOT of movies & TV shows, in a career which continued decade upon decade.
A person may view the above-referenced episodes on You Tube.
...and of course -- almost forgot to note -- the Humbug "Bewitched" episode is of course a take-off on Charles Dickens' story, "A Christmas Carol" ...
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good - night!"
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Thank you for the tip! I'll be watching them both on your recommendation. I hope my kids will watch them with me. Especially the one written by the high school class. What an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Carson Lee. I'm glad I've gotten to know you.