George Washington Zapped Here (Part 1)

George Washington Zapped Here (Part 1)
Season 8, Episode 21 Series Episode 249
Airdate	February 19, 1972
Written by	Michael Morris
Directed by	Richard Michaels
Episode Guide
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George Washington Zapped Here (Part 1) is the twenty-first episode of the eighth season, and the 249th episode of the Bewitched series. The episode was completed by December 3, 1971.

Plot

Esmeralda accidentally zaps George Washington out of a history book and into the Stephenses's house. The president is shocked to find himself in the 20th century and Samantha informs the father of the United States of the country's progress in 200 years. Due to her faulty witchcraft, Esmeralda cannot remember the spell to send him back and Sam encourages her to work on it. Samantha and Darrin have to make sure no one in the neighborhood sees the president, but did not think he could escape. Washington observes the world with interest, but struggles to adapt to modern times. He is arrested by a police sergeant for public speaking without a permit. Later, he is released into Sam's custody. Finally, Esmeralda remembers the incantation and sends Washington back to his time, but his shoes did not travel with him. In her attempt to return them, Esmeralda brings Washington back again, this time with his wife Martha.

Trivia

General

• Remake, with the next episode, of the two-part Season Three's "My Friend Ben" and "Samantha for the Defense".

Casting

• Agnes Moorehead and David White did not appear and received credit only.

Cast

• Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens
• Dick Sargent as Darrin Stephens
• Erin Murphy as Tabitha Stephens
• Alice Ghostley as Esmeralda
• Will Geer as George Washington
• Jane Connell as Martha Washington
• Herb Vigran as Sergeant
• Dick Wilson as Neighbor
• John Garwood as Officer Crandall
• Renee Tetro as 1st Hippie
• Thad Geer as 2nd Hippie
• Cosmo Sardo as Observer in Park (uncredited)

See Also

• Season Eight
• Bewitched Episodes

Sources

• Pierce, David L. "The omni-directional three-dimensional vectoring paper printed omnibus for Bewitched analysis : a.k.a. the Bewitched history book." BearManor Media, 2012, pages 684-687.
• James, Adam-Michael. "The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide to the Classic TV Series." (Foreword and Edited by Herbie J. Pilato), Bright Horse Publishing, 2014, page 555.
• Pilato, Herbie J. "Bewitched forever : the immortal companion to television's most magical supernatural situation comedy." Summit Pub. Group, 1996, page 210.
• George Washington Zapped Here (Part 1) on the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on December 18, 2024.
• George Washington Zapped Here (Part 1) on Wikipedia. Retrieved on December 18, 2024.