- For Darrin's "daydream son", see Little Maurice.
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| Maurice | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Name | Maurice |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Species | Warlock |
| Relationship Information | |
| Spouse | Endora (separated) |
| Children | Samantha Stephens (daughter) |
| Relatives | Tabitha Stephens (granddaughter) Adam Stephens (grandson) Darrin Stephens (son-in-law) Serena (niece) Arthur (brother-in-law) Cousin Henry (nephew) Clara (unknown relation) Hagatha (unknown relation) Enchantra (unknown relation) Grimalda (unknown relation) Bertha (unknown relation) |
| Character Information | |
| Portrayer | Maurice Evans |
| First Episode | Just One Happy Family |
| Last Episode | Adam, Warlock or Washout? |
| Episode Count | 12 |
| Image Gallery | |
Maurice is the warlock father of Samantha Stephens and is the husband of Endora.
Maurice is a member of the London Warlocks Club, a secret club for warlocks. He appears in seasons one through four, helping out Samantha. He also appears in the other seasons. Maurice is best known for his William Shakespeare quotes and his theatrical performances.
History
Endora informed Samantha that Maurice was coming to visit. He was delighted to see them again, but was furious when his daughter married a mortal. Maurice eventually realized how much Samantha loved Darrin, and looked forward to having grandchildren.
Maurice later saw Jonathan Tate in Samantha's house and thought he was his grandson. Maurice was disappointed that Jonathan was not a warlock, but was glad when Samantha said the baby was not hers.
Maurice later witnessed some of Tabatha's first powers, and he was able to back Samantha's wish of not having Tabatha attend Hagatha's witch school.
Maurice was joyful when Samantha declared she was having another baby, and he was happy when Adam was born.
He witnessed Adam's first powers.
Physical Appearance
Maurice is a fair-skinned man with gray hair. He almost always wears formal attire. In seasons one and two, he wore a regular tuxedo. In later seasons, he wears more theatrical ones. He sometimes wears old-fashioned suits. Oftentimes, Maurice wears a top hat and carries a fancy cane.
Personality
When Maurice learned that Samantha was married to a mortal, his terrible temper ignited. His powers broke several things around the house, and thunder sounded. Maurice is also disloyal to his wife, Endora. He would hang with witches younger than he (or even mortal women), even kissing some. Additionally, Maurice is very theatrical and formal. He tends to quote many lines from and Shakespearean plays and perform in theaters. He will dress formally, oblivious to a degree on that matter. This is shown when Larry Tate asked if he was going to a wedding. Maurice seemed genuinely surprised at the question, despite his wearing an elegant suit. He is also strongly against mortal living, and acts hostile towards Darrin, but sometimes supports him. Like Endora, Maurice was always looking out for Samantha's well-being.
Episodes
| Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|
| Just One Happy Family | November 19, 1964 |
| My Grandson, the Warlock | October 7, 1965 |
| Witches and Warlocks Are My Favorite Things | September 29, 1966 |
| Daddy Does His Thing | April 4, 1969 |
| Samantha's Good News | April 10, 1969 |
| ...And Something Makes Four | October 16, 1969 |
| Naming Samantha's New Baby | October 23, 1969 |
| Daddy Comes for a Visit | November 20, 1969 |
| Darrin the Warlock | November 27, 1969 |
| Paris, Witches Style | October 20, 1971 |
| A Plague on Maurice and Samantha | November 10, 1971 |
| Adam, Warlock or Washout? | December 29, 1971 |
Trivia
General
- Maurice is the one of the few characters in Bewitched who is named after his portrayer.
- The actor's name is pronounced "Morris" (as in England) while the character's name is pronounced "Maureece" (as in America).
- It is ironic that Maurice hates mortals as he does not hate William Shakespeare, who was a mortal.