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Samantha for the Defense

Episode Number: 86    Season Num: 3    First Aired: December 15, 1966    Prod Code: 3904
Aunt Clara remembers the spell to bring Franklin back when nosy Gladys Kravitz tells all about the Stephens' happenings. It seems that Franklin will be punished to the full extent of the law when Larry tells about how great a publicity stunt it is, with the District Attorney listening! With a little bit of magic, Samantha gets the people to root for Ben Franklin. In court, Samantha tells everyone that Ben Franklin has done no harm ever since he appeared and that he cannot be accused for stealing his own property. The judge drops all charges and Franklin is free to go.

Cast and Crew

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Writer: James Henerson
Director: William Asher
Star: Erin Murphy (Tabitha Stephens [ seasons 3-8 ]),  Sandra Gould (Gladys Kravitz #2),  Elizabeth Montgomery (Samantha Stephens/Serena),  Dick York (Darrin Stephens [ seasons 1-5 ]),  Agnes Moorehead (Endora),  David White (Larry Tate),  George Tobias (Abner Kravitz),  Maurice Evans (Maurice (1964-1972)),  Diane Murphy (Tabitha Stephens (1966-1968)),  Kasey Rogers (Louise Tate [Seasons 3-8])
Recurring Role: Robert F. Simon (Frank Stephens (1) 14- 228 (6 episodes)),  George Tobias (Abner),  Sandra Gould (Gladys),  Marion Lorne (Aunt Clara)
Guest Star: Harry Holcombe (Judge),  Jonathan Hole (Principal),  Paul Sand (Whalen),  Violet Carlson (Librarian),  Martin Ashe (Pierce),  Don Steele (Himself),  Mike Road (Hawkins),  Fredd Wayne (Benjamin Franklin)

Notes

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The voice of Betty on the intercom in Darrin's office is actually Elizabeth Montgomery (Samantha) (edit)
The late Don Steele was a highly successful disc jockey in Los Angeles at the time on "Boss Radio" 93 KHJ when this episode aired. (edit)
This conclusion was filmed on the same day as the preceding episode. These two episodes were remade as Episodes 247 and 248. (edit)

Quotes

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Darrin: Mr. Franklin, you said yourself it was time to go back.
Benjamin Franklin: And so I shall, sir, after this dear lady (Aunt Clara) and I have a night, as you put it, on the town.
Darrin: But didn't you once say, "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise"?
Benjamin Franklin: Yes, I did. But that was before the electric light. (edit)
Benjamin Franklin: Now, the district attorney, I fear, has set himself a very difficult task. First, he must prove that I stole a fire engine. Now, what motive could a man have for stealing a fire engine unless, of course, he needed one to put out a fire? And, second, the district attorney must prove that I am not Benjamin Franklin but, in fact, an impostor. If he succeeds, I shall have to conclude that not only have I been mistaken as to my identity all these years, but that my honored father and mother were some what confused at my birth. (edit)
Benjamin Franklin: Optimists, Madam, believe that all will turn out for the best. They are, therefore, constantly disappointed. I on the other hand, prepare myself for the worst. Should it not occur, I am delightfully surprised. (edit)
Samantha: Maybe Darrin's right [about Franklin defending himself at trial.] After all, Mr. Franklin, you are innocent.
Benjamin Franklin: Mrs. Stevens, it's the innocent who need an attorney, the guilty can lie for themselves. (edit)

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Since when were there mountains in downtown Westport, Connecticut? (edit)

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