Episode Details

"Darrin is super comfortable in himself. Darrin knows he is not the powerful one 'cause he is like, ‘I married a witch'…  It's nice to see a dude that loves his wife.” - Marty Schneider

Hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson team up with Marty Schneider and Dan Ludwig of the Breaking Mayberry podcast for a magical, hilarious crossover! In this bonus episode, the crew dives into the world of “Bewitched,” focusing on Season 2, Episode 2: “A Very Special Delivery,” where Samantha is pregnant, Darrin is doting, and then not. Chaos (and comedy) ensue when Endora curses Darren to experience pregnancy symptoms himself. In this episode:

• The legacy of “Bewitched” and its place among TV’s “magical women” sitcoms
• Comparing 1960s and 1990s TV, and the evolution of family and gender roles on screen
• The real-life pregnancy of Elizabeth Montgomery and how it shaped the show
• A deep-dive into the episode’s plot: overprotective husbands, meddling mothers-in-law, and the infamous “pickle scene”
• The gender-bending, trope-twisting humor of making a man “pregnant” on 1960s TV
• Endora’s iconic role as both antagonist and secret hero
• The surprising (and sometimes cringeworthy) moments of 60s sitcoms, from beds on TV to threats of domestic violence
• Fun behind-the-scenes trivia: recurring character actors, colorized vs. black-and-white, and more!

“Who's the figure from Greek myth, the oracle that was like both a man and a woman, which made them incredibly wise? I feel like Darrin by season six is going to be the ultimate version of that because he has been a man, a woman, a monkey, a dinosaur, probably a race car driver.” - Dan Ludwig

Plus:

• The “Breaking Mayberry” team shares insights from their own podcast, which explores the weird messages and generational impact of classic TV
• Crossover fun: Listen to Part 1 on Breaking Mayberry, where the group covers “Alias Darrin Stephens” (Season 2, Episode 1)
• Where to watch “Bewitched” for free, and how to find more from both podcasts

“I think in terms of Endora, this was one of the best episodes for her character. She was really, really standing up for her daughter in this one.” - Sharon Johnson

Links & Resources:

• Listen to Breaking Mayberry. Find your favorite player at pod link. On Apple Podcast. Or at Spotify.
• Watch “Bewitched” for free at Internet Archive.
• Or find select seasons on Roku.

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