EPISODES

117. "THAT WAS NO CHICK, THAT WAS MY WIFE" (11-9-67)

Finished Filming: 8-31-67
Written by: Rick Mittleman
Directed by: William Asher

GUEST CAST:

Bill Kendis as Extra (Man?)
Arthur Adams as Doorman
Herb Voland as Mr. Springer
Sara Seegar as Mrs. Springer

FAN FACTS:

*) Why doesn't Darrin recognize Serena as Samantha at other times in the show?

*) The mountains we see at the end of the street are used again in "If They Never Met".

Summary: Darrin looks forward to a restful weekend but Larry Tate orders him to Chicago to renew the Springer Pet Food contract. To create a favorable image, he asks Samantha to go along and offers a bonus. With some misgivings, the Stephens leave Aunt Clara with Tabatha. The Springers are charmed by Darrin and Samantha. Then Samantha phones and learns Tabatha has brought a toy monkey to life. Samantha pops home and meets Louise Tate. She pops back to Chicago where Springer is just phoning Larry. Since Louise had told him Samantha was at home, Larry apologizes that Darrin's wife couldn't go to Chicago. Springer declares he won't do business with a man who would pass off a strange blonde as his wife. He orders Larry to fire Darrin.

Samantha explains what happened to Darrin. He only makes matters worse by explaining Springer met Samantha's cousin at lunch. Larry fires Darrin over the phone and orders him to clear out his desk before Springer arrives from Chicago. Samantha takes Tabatha to a doctor near Darrin's office. Springer observes a pleasant family scene as the doorman greets the Stephens and Tabatha. Springer is confused by Darrin's explanation. However, impressed by his independence, Springer orders Larry to rehire Darrin. Louise is on her way to a psychiatrist but Samantha sets Louise straight by introducing her identical cousin Serena.

Courtesy: Bewitched & Elizabeth Montgomery Page