Posted by Dr. Bombay on September 9, 2011, 1:28 am Resident Bewitched Historian
...tonight, instead of airing a Bewitched rerun, ABC aired a rerun of the hour and half long pilot of Alias Smith and Jones. Up to this point Bewitched had aired Thursday evenings at 8:30 PM EST but as it started to slip in the ratings, ABC began advertising that for the Eighth Season Bewitched would air Wednesdays at 8:00 PM EST beginning September 15. They would replace it with Alias Smith and Jones. Unfortunately, CBS also decided to start airing the Fifth Season of The Carol Burnett Show at the same time on Wednesday nights.
Here is a clip from the pilot of Alias Smith and Jones:
Two days before, CBS aired the last The Beverly Hillbillies after nine seasons as part of their rural purge.
The day after, ABC aired That Girl for the last time. It had been on for six seasons.
Stay tuned for an all new season of Bewitched, next week!
However, because my book is going to be published, I'm not going to post my reviews but I will somehow acknowledge each episode on it's 40th.
Here is the ABC Fall Preview. BW shows up at about 2:00 however it's just a clip from last season's "Laugh, Clown, Laugh:"
"I never did dig what Sammy dug about that dodo." ~ Serena
Re: 40 Years Ago....
Posted by maurine on September 10, 2011, 9:18 pm, in reply to "40 Years Ago...."
Congratulations, Doc! I hadn't heard the news about your book! Can I place an order???"Witches are good! Witches are dear!"
Re: 40 Years Ago....
Posted by GaryB on September 11, 2011, 2:00 am, in reply to "40 Years Ago...."
I did go MIA for a while so did not hear that your book will be definately published, when, when, when, put me down for one for sure Doc!!"Mommy, I only have little legs, for me this is hurry!!"
Re: 40 Years Ago....
Posted by Beth on September 11, 2011, 5:06 am, in reply to "40 Years Ago...."
Much thanks again for your posts, Doc. I enjoyed watching the ABC Fall Preview. That was very interesting to see how many shows were out during the 1971 Fall season along with our beloved BW! I am also excited to hear about your book coming out. Please do keep us all posted. Thanks again for this post!
Re: 40 Years Ago....
Posted by Sammy74 on September 11, 2011, 4:01 pm, in reply to "40 Years Ago...."
What exciting news Doc! I look forward to hearing how, when & where we can all purchase your book! Very proud of you!!I'm a stay at home mom, just like Samantha!
Re: 40 Years Ago....
Posted by zapper on September 15, 2011, 7:33 pm, in reply to "Re: 40 Years Ago...."
Congrats on the book! Sorry I'm late but I haven't been on line much anywhere on the web lately. Please keep me posted on the book.