r/bewitched

I've been watching the whole series in order lately (having only seen a smattering of episodes in syndication as a kid) and I'm really struck by how good a lot of the effect shots are, especially the match cuts whenever there's a quick change. Are there any behind-the-scenes things out there showing how they pulled it off?

Doing stuff like that is tricky even with today's instant-feedback digital production, and the fact they were able to do it so consistently well, sometimes even including background and extras' movements, with 1960s production technology is absolutely incredible to me.

Two episodes I just saw which really stood out to me in that regard were "The Corn Is as High as a Guernsey's Eye" (with Samantha appearing in the lobby while random people walk by) and "The Trial and Error of Aunt Clara" (with Samantha changing between her human and witch clothes).

The crowd movement match cuts aren't perfect by any means but they're still damned impressive.

Obviously spoilers ahead. I know I probably shouldnt have to say it but there is one in every crowd... lol

accidentally conjures George Washington to the present day when he looked at the map of the 50 states he remarks how he was glad Washington DC was still the capital. That means Esmerelda had to have zapped a version of George Washington specifically from around 1790 to 1799. Washington signed the Residency act in 1790 to make Washington DC the new capital of the US.

Unfortunately he wouldnt live to see the capital moved from Philly to its final home in Washington DC since he passed away in 1799. The new capital wasnt officially moved until 1800 while much of the city was still under construction.

I remember an episode that had a pre-credits cold open with Samantha holding a crying baby. Turns out it's Darrin who had ticked off Endora again. Samantha convinces her to turn him back. It had nothing to do with the rest of the episode. Does this exist or am I going nuts?