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Soapbox Derby

Episode Number: 88    Season Num: 3    First Aired: December 29, 1966    Prod Code: 3912
Samantha helps a little boy named Johnny Mills practice for a Soap Box Derby. After Gladys brags about how her nephew will do better than anyone there, Samantha helps Johnny out, repairing a wobbly wheel with a twitch. Samantha tries to get Johnny's father involved, but he wants Johnny to attend college and become a doctor, not a race car driver or mechanic. At the Derby, Gladys and Darrin keep a sharp eye on Samantha so that she doesn't help Johnny, but magic is unnecessary when Johnny wins on his own merit. The announcer wants to congratulate Johnny's father, who isn't there to see his son triumph. Samantha pop's back to Johnny's father's garage, who is too busy to break free. Samantha repairs a carburator and 3 tires, encouraging Mr. Mills to rush to the Derby for his son.

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Writer: James Henerson
Director: Alan Jay Factor
Star: Dick Sargent (Darrin Stephens [ seasons 6-8 ]),  Paul Lynde (Uncle Arthur),  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),  Alice Pearce (Gladys Kravits #1 (1964-1966)),  George Tobias (Abner Kravitz),  Maurice Evans (Maurice (1964-1972)),  Roy Roberts (Frank Stephens (2) 116-188 (4 episodes)),  Mabel Albertson (Phyllis Stephens),  Bernard Fox (Dr. Bombay),  Diane Murphy (Tabitha Stephens (1966-1968)),  Irene Vernon (Louise Tate [Seasons 1 & 2]),  Kasey Rogers (Louise Tate [Seasons 3-8]),  Marion Lorne (Aunt Clara),  Greg Lawrence (Adam Stephens (1969-1970)),  David Lawrence (Adam Stephens (1969-1972))
Recurring Role: Robert F. Simon (Frank Stephens (1) 14- 228 (6 episodes)),  George Tobias (Abner),  Sandra Gould (Gladys)
Guest Star: William Bramley (Mr. Mills),  Arthur Peterson (Mr. Martin),  Peter Dunhill (Flash),  George Andre (Announcer),  Michael Shea (II) (Johnny)

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The special effects are impressive, particularly when Samantha raises the three tires back onto the cars axis. (edit)
This episode is similar in theme to Episode 6. Robert Ellis Logan, 1965 Derby Winner, was credited as this episode's technical adviser. Filming completed on September 23, 1966. (edit)

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When Sam and Darrin watch tv at the end of the race (final scene) the tv screen is oval--in the close up, the tv screen is rectangular (edit)

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