The Guitar Man

by Ryan Goble

 
SERIES REGULARS:

Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens
Dick Sargent as Darrin Stephens
Agnes Moorehead as Endora
Alice Ghostley as Esmeralda
Erin Murphy as Tabitha
Greg Lawrence as Adam
and David White as Larry Tate


RECURRING CHARACTERS:

Kasey Rogers as Louise Tate


SPECIAL GUEST STARS:


The Rock Group, BREAD!


CHARACTERS:

Announcer
Mr. Ford
Betty
Cab Driver
EXTRAS
INTERIORS:

Hot Rock Cafe

Stephens House
a) Kitchen
b) Den
c) Front Hall
d) Living Room
e) Dining Room
f) Stephens' Bedroom

McMann & Tate
a) Elevator
b) Lobby
c) Waiting Room
d) Conference Room


EXTERIORS:

Hot Rock Cafe
Stephens' House
McMann & Tate

The events in this episode take place shortly after the conclusion of the original series.



TEASER:

1. EXT. HOT ROCK CAFE - NIGHT

2. INT. HOT ROCK CAFE - NIGHT

The Stephens & the Tates are seated at the busy cafe. Laughing. Having a good time. Eating dinner.

LARRY
Ooooh. And Have you heard about the one where the
lonesome daughter of a farmer ran away, and she
went into this hotel.

Louise affectionately hits Larry on the shoulder.

LOUISE
Larry, is this a story for mixed company?

LARRY
No.

LOUISE
Then I don't think you should be telling jokes like that.

LARRY
It's not about that... it's about the lonesome
daughter of a farm girl...

LOUISE
I said NO!

DARRIN
Oh, Larry, that's one story I haven't heard before.

LARRY
Well, I guess I'll tell you about the lonesome daughter of a farmer
who...

LOUISE
Larry!

LARRY
To be continued later on, Darrin.

DARRIN
Alright.

Samantha kisses Darrin on the cheek.

SAMANTHA
Maybe if your good, I'll tell you a bed time story
later on...

Darrin affectionately kisses Samantha.

DARRIN
As long as you promise to to stop half way like Larry.

SAMANTHA
Sure, but it might be awhile before we finish.

LOUISE
See, Larry. Why can't we be romantic like Samantha and Darrin?

LARRY
We would. If we could be young like Samantha and Darrin.

The Stephens laugh at Larry's joke.

LOUISE
Oh please. You don't think were young anymore?

SAMANTHA
Louise, Darrin says there's a little bit of kid in all of us.

Louise is disappointed.

LOUISE
Oh brother... I've had just about enough.

LARRY
Oh, then could I have the rest of your food, Louise? Honey?

LOUISE
Sure, Larry, just take it.

Larry takes Louise's plate and finishes it off, Louise look mad. The Stephens' are still having a groovy time.

3. INT. HOT ROCK CAFE: STAGE - NIGHT

A mid-20s, hippy announcer comes to the stage. The audience notices him. They turn their heads to see what he will say.

ANNOUNCER
Alright Dudes and Chicks! Please welcome
back to the "Hot Rock Cafe"... BREAD!!!

The audience stands and claps their hands. Bread makes a big entrance to the stage and gets ready to perform their hit song: "Guitar Man"

4. INT. HOT ROCK CAFE: STEPHENS / TATE TABLE - NIGHT

LOUISE
Larry!

Larry, still eating. Louise, tries to get Larry's attention.

LARRY
What!?

LOUISE
Look, it's Bread.

LARRY
No, thanks! I've already had enough this evening. Still working
on this Sloppy Joe.

LOUISE
I mean the band. Bread, ya know? The band!

LARRY
Oh.

LOUISE
Dance with me?

LARRY
I think I'll sit this one out.

Louise is disappointed.

LOUISE
You've sat every one out!

Darrin stops looking at Larry & Louise and turns toward Samantha.

DARRIN
Samantha, darling. Would you like to dance to bread?

SAMANTHA
Sure. Sounds breadly.

Samantha get up and walk over to the dance floor. Louise envy's Sam & Darrin.

5. INT. HOT ROCK CAFE: STAGE / DANCE FLOOR - NIGHT

Bread begins to play their song while Sam & Darrin and several other dancing couple await for the band to begin playing. Bread plays "Guitar Man" for about 30 seconds while several couples are dancing, while the song is still playing, several couples back away while Sam & Darrin are dancing GREAT, taking up the whole dance floor while the other couples just watch them.

6. INT. HOT ROCK CAFE: STEPHENS' / TATE TABLE - NIGHT

Larry continues eating. Louise is amazed by their dance.

LOUISE
Wow! Look at Darrin & Samantha.

LARRY
Okay.

7. INT. HOT ROCK CAFE: STAGE / DANCE FLOOR - NIGHT

The song finishes and the other couples return to their seats talking about the real amazing, extraordinary dance Sam & Darrin did. Samantha is tired. Darrin is acting very crazy, like he is drunk. Darrin is extremely proud of his dance.

SAMANTHA
Whew! I'm beat! Let's go back to our table.

Samantha begins to walk away when Darrin grabs her by the arm and makes her stay.

DARRIN
Wait. Honey? Let's do some more dance.

SAMANTHA
Listen. Honey? Let's do some more sit.

Begins to dance in place with no music. Samantha stops him.

DARRIN
I wanna do some dance!

SAMANTHA
Okay... listen... I got an idea.

Darrin is eager to hear Sam's idea.

DARRIN
Tell me.

SAMANTHA
We go home.

DARRIN
Ah ha.

SAMANTHA
Then we do some dance.

Sam mocks Darrin by dancing, she stops before anyone sees her.

DARRIN
Oh-Kay. Race you to the door.

Darrin takes off toward the exit. Samantha quickly follows.

SAMANTHA
Bye! Larry & Louise.

Samantha waves to the Tates. Louise waves back happily while Larry continues to eat. The audience watches Darrin act like an idiot.

8. EXT. HOT ROCK CAFE - NIGHT

Darrin jumps in the car and takes off, not knowing that he forgot Samantha. Samantha runs to the exit. She wants to know what happened to Darrin.

SAMANTHA
Maybe he's Bewitched?


END OF TEASER

FADE INTO THE "BEWITCHED THEME"

CUT TO COMMERCIAL

CUT TO "THE OPENING CREDITS"

Act One:

9. EXT. STEPHENS' HOUSE - NIGHT

Darrin pulls into the driveway and jumps out of his car. A cab pulls up to the house, Samantha gets out of the back seat and pays the cab driver. Darrin looks over at the cab.

DARRIN
Hi ya honey!

Samantha just looks at Darrin. The cab drives away.

DARRIN
Race you inside.

Darrin takes off running into the house. Samantha runs after Darrin.

10. INT. STEPHENS' LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Samantha and Darrin run into the house.

SAMANTHA
Darrin... get back here. What is wrong with you..

Endora is sitting on the couch reading Tabitha and Adam a bedtime story.
Endora stands.

ENDORA
My! My! My! What's wrong with you Donald?

TABITHA
Yeah, Daddy!

ADAM
Daddy looks like ba-boon!

SAMANTHA
Tabitha! Adam! Why don't you go upstairs and get in bed.
Daddy and I will be up in just one moment.

TABITHA
Okay... C'mon Adam.

Tabitha and Adam take off up the stairs. The adults stand their watching them.

SAMANTHA
Now, Darrin! Care to explain?

Reaches to Samantha for a hug, Samantha hugs Darrin.

DARRIN
I'm sorry sweetheart! I just felt so in charge, powerful,
when I could dance like... I loved having that rock n' roll
feeling in me.

SAMANTHA
Good night, brother...

Samantha runs up stairs.

DARRIN
C'mon, let's do some dance my chick...

Runs after Samantha upstairs. Sam & Darrin have left the scene.

ENDORA
Oh my!

Sam & Darrin & Tabitha & Adam yell from upstairs.

SAMANTHA
Good night mother!

DARRIN
Night Endora.

TABITHA
Bye Grandmama.

ADAM
Tomorrow Grandmama.

ENDORA
Well! Well! Well! A little rock and roll fever, huh?

Zaps an old book of witchcraft onto the coffee table which is opened to a decorated page that says "A BAD CASE OF ROCK N' ROLL FEVER"

ENDORA
Ah. There you are.

She's excited. Walks over to the book.

ENDORA
Okay... Donald. Your Rock n' Roll fever is going to get a lot
worse, before it gets better.

Endora begins to read an incantation.

ENDORA
"Night after night who treats who right,
Baby, it's the guitar man,
Who's on the radio, you go listen
To the Guitar Man"

There, Donald the Dude... I mean dud.

Endora makes a straight face. She waves her arms and she disappears.

11. EXT. STEPHENS' HOUSE - NIGHT

12. INT. STEPHENS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

Close - up on Darrin. He is wiggling a lot in his sleep. A smile graces his face. He talks in his sleep...

DARRIN
I'm Darrin the dude... I mean dud. I'm a Rock n' Roll star.

Continues to smile.

13. INT. STEPHENS' KITCHEN - MORNING

Samantha is cooking some scrambled eggs on the stove. Esmeralda gets some glasses from the cupboard and sets them on the counter not She walks to the refrigerator and walks over to where she set the glasses and pours the milk.

SAMANTHA
About done Esmeralda?

ESMERALDA
Just let me finish pouring these milks.

Endora pops into the kitchen, literally. And she is levitating herself in midair!

ENDORA
I FINISHED HOURS AGO! ...With John Lucke in Ireland!

ESMERALDA
Wow!

Esmeralda admires Endora's morning while she's puts the milk back in the refrigerator and sets the glasses on the table.

ESMERALDA (cont'd)
...I wish I could have mornings like that.

Esmeralda realizes...

ESMERALDA (cont'd)
....I am lucky if I could make it out to my own kitchen!

ENDORA
I agree. Witchly morning are something aren't they darling?

Samantha finishes the eggs, puts them on plates, and sets them on the table.

SAMANTHA
What mother?

ENDORA
Oh never mind. Your used to these dull, mortal mornings!
...Speaking of dull, where is he.

SAMANTHA
He?

ENDORA
Donald, Derwood, or Dondo, whatever!

SAMANTHA
DARRIN! Isn't up yet!

Everyone jumps up real fast when they hear a loud guitar being played...

ENDORA
What in the name of goblins is that?

ESMERALDA
Excuse me.

ENDORA
It wasn't you!

SAMANTHA
Wait here. Sounds like it came from the den...

Samantha runs to the den. Endora stares at Esmeralda work as mortal while Esmeralda finishes the breakfast table.


14. INT. STEPHENS' DEN - MORNING

Darrin is a hippy costume with an electric guitar in his arms that is plugged into an amp. Behind Darrin is a whole set of band equipment set up. Darrin tries to play a song that doesn't sound very good. Samantha walks in.

SAMANTHA
Oh my stars!

Darrin continues to play for awhile, he doesn't hear Samantha. Samantha stomps on the floor or whatever it takes to get Darrin's attention. He finally notices her.

DARRIN
Oh hay, Baby!

SAMANTHA
What's wrong with you?

DARRIN
I feel craaaaaaaazy!

SAMANTHA
Your darn right! I thought this rock n' roll thing was settled last night.

Samantha is angry. Darrin walks over to get a hug, but Samantha backs away!

DARRIN
...Just wanted to get my groove on a little bit before I go
rockin' with Larry.

SAMANTHA
Larry has a band to?

DARRIN
No!

SAMANTHA
Then why would... Never mind. Ah, MOTHER GET IN HERE.

Endora pops into the room.

ENDORA
Darling?

SAMANTHA
Mother, did you cast a spell on Darrin?

ENDORA
Of course not, spells are so... played out. Why I gave those
up last season.

SAMANTHA
Witches honor?

Endora gives the witches honor, the she crosses her fingers behind her back.

ENDORA
See darling, wasn't me.

SAMANTHA
Guess so... But how do you explain Darrin's...

ENDORA
Rock n' Roll fever?

Darrin begins to fix the strings on his guitar.

SAMANTHA
Yeah. Wait. How do you know?

ENDORA
Just a little disease analogy.

SAMANTHA
Maybe it could have been Daddy or Uncle Arthur or
Serena. Has any of the other family been around here lately?

ENDORA
No, Maurice is in Paris, Serena is in Egypt, Uncle Arthur
is on Pluto.

SAMANTHA
Oh... PLUTO? Isn't it cold there?

ENDORA
Funny, Samantha! Your Uncle Arthur gave it zap and
now you can't tell Pluto from Mercury.

Samantha laughs at her Uncle.

ENDORA (cont'd)
Well, I guess its true.

SAMANTHA
What?

ENDORA
Witches are from Mars. Warlocks are from Venus.

SAMANTHA
...And this spell is really getting on...

ENDORA
Uranus?

SAMANTHA
Funny mother! But now back to Earth... What will we do about Darrin?

Esmeralda walks into the den.

ESMERALDA
Breakfast is served.

Tabitha and Adams stalk into the den, tired.

TABITHA
Good morning peoples.

ADAM
Good morning Tabby.

TABITHA
You already told me good morning.

ADAM
Oh.

TABITHA
We're hungry Esmeralda.

ESMERALDA
Everything is served in the kitchen... help yourselves.

Adam runs into the kitchen and Tabitha quickly follows.

ADAM
Bye Tabby.

TABITHA
Wait Adam!

ENDORA
This problem: Which I have no concern in is really giving me an
awful wart...

Notices what Endora said.

DARRIN
Groovy, Endora baby!

Endora levitates a drum stick over Darrin's head which hits him.

ENDORA (cont'd)
I am not your baby!

DARRIN
Check my new number...

Samantha and Endora look at Darrin, What will he do next!? Darrin sings a made-up song and at the end of the song he makes a loud noise on his guitar.

DARRIN (cont'd)
"Endora has a wart...
Endora had a wart...
Endora needs a wart...
...AND THAT'S THE TRUTH"

SAMANTHA
Mother! Steady... Steady. Take a deep breathe.

DARRIN
Groovy, huh chicks?

ENDORA
Maybe you should try playing unplugged.

The cord which plugs the guitar into the amp unplugs, flies out, and hits Darrin in the head. Endora pops out. Samantha walks over to Darrin and cares for him.

SAMANTHA
Don't listen to what mother says. I am sure it'll be a number one hit!
You'll show her.

DARRIN
You really think so Sammy pooh?

SAMANTHA
Well. Listen. Why don't you go upstairs, change into your nice,
new dark suite and look as handsome as ever and get ready for
a nice day a work. Cool baby?

Samantha tries to push him out the den door. Darrin wants to stay in.

DARRIN
No baby. Baby, I wanna stay in here and chill with my main chick.

SAMANTHA
If you don't go to work, Larry will be awful upset with you.

DARRIN
Who gives a guitar string?

SAMANTHA
I do. Larry does. The kids do. Everyone but you.

DARRIN
Fine. I'll go to work. But I won't like it none.

SAMANTHA
That's why they call it work, huh?

DARRIN
You rock baby!

Darrin gives Sam a big ol' kiss and stalks out of the room to go change.

DARRIN
I'll be right down in some groovy threads.

SAMANTHA
What groovy threads? You don't have any groovy threads.

Samantha quickly follows Darrin.


15. INT. FRONT HALL - LATE MORNING

Darrin is running up the stairs. Samantha runs after him. She is curious to see what his
groovy threads are. Tabitha and Adam walk into the hall from kitchen with Esmeralda.
Samantha stops to see what they want, but Darrin continues to run upstairs.

SAMANTHA
Darrin!

DARRIN
No time. Gotta look extra hip for Larry.

SAMANTHA
Oh no!

TABITHA / ADAM
Mommy!

SAMANTHA
Oh no. What guys?

ADAM
Tabby spilled.

SAMANTHA
Spilled what?

ADAM
She spilled her milk.

TABITHA
Did not! It was accident.

SAMANTHA
What happened Esmeralda.

Endora pops onto the wooden couch sitting next to the staircase.

ENDORA
Purely accident.

SAMANTHA
Okay. It was all a misunderstanding? Right Esmeralda.

ESMERALDA
I don't know. At the time I was fixing some eggs and...

SAMANTHA
Okay. Okay. Tabitha! Adam!

TABITHA / ADAM
What?

SAMANTHA
Say your...

Darrin comes running down the stairs in some wild, heavy rock, band uniform.

DARRIN
Glad to see a handsome dude.

ENDORA
Dud is more like it.

SAMANTHA
No, not exactly.

16. EXT. STEPHENS' DRIVEWAY - LATE MORNING

Larry pulls into the driveway. Walks up to the front door and rings the bell.

17. INT. FRONT HALL - LATE MORNING

A big commotion.
DARRIN
Listen! Endora! Just because you don't...

ENDORA
Now listen here....

The doorbell rings. Everyone stares at the door. Samantha gets ready to zap Darrin into some nice clothes but before she can do so, Esmeralda has already answered the door.

ESMERALDA
Mr. Tate?

Larry walks in.

LARRY
Oh hi everyone! Darrin, you look, out of this worked, literally.

ENDORA
Don't get mad Donald, he said it the nice way.

Tabitha twitches her nose and Darrin & Larry are frozen.

SAMANTHA
Okay, who's the wise witch.

ENDORA
Not me.

ADAM
Not me.

ESMERALDA
Not me.

TABITHA
Me.

ENDORA
Oooh. Good job Tabitha.

SAMANTHA
Mother! Why Tabitha?

TABITHA
I'm a witch... I know when something's wrong. We need to
figure out this problem.

SAMANTHA
Well, that's very nice of you but... No more witchcraft! Grandmama and
Mommy can take care of this.

TABITHA
Okay.

SAMANTHA
Well, unfreeze Mr. Tate!

TABITHA
You just said no more witchcraft.

SAMANTHA
Tabitha!

TABITHA
Okay, mommy!

Tabitha twitches her nose and Larry is unfrozen.

DARRIN
Now listen here Endora...

Endora puts her fingers in her ears...

ENDORA
Lalalalalalalala.

DARRIN
Fine be a big party pooper. Oh hi Larry ol' man, ready to rock the office?

LARRY
Sure. Let's roll.

Darrin laughs...

DARRIN
That was pretty funny Larry. I said rock and then you said roll. Pretty funny.

LARRY
Thanks. But can we just go? We are very late for our meeting with Mr. Ford.

SAMANTHA
Yeah Darrin, you go to work now. Funs' over.

Samantha and Darrin kiss each other

SAMANTHA
Bye darling.

DARRIN
Bye my main chick.

Darrin & Larry walk out the door and shut the door behind them. Larry wonders what happened to Darrin?

SAMANTHA
Whew! That was close. Thank goodness Larry didn't ask any questions.

ENDORA
Maybe it wasn't a good thing. Then you'd know what was the matter since he
won't tell you.

SAMANTHA
You're right. Now Tabitha and Adam... You two take Esmeralda to the
kitchen and help her clean up the spilt milk.

TABITHA
Okay. C'mon Adam.

ADAM
Kay Tabby.

ESMERALDA
Ooooh... I hate milk.

Esmeralda and the kids walk into the kitchen.

SAMANTHA
Don't miss any spots... I will be checking it!

ENDORA
I know how it can be spotless....

SAMANTHA
No mother! ...And what am I going to do about Darrin?

ENDORA
Just be happy Larry is the only mortal who will see Darrin today,
unless he is meeting with a client... and he always tells you
when he is going to meet with ...

SAMANTHA / ENDORA
MR. FORD!

SAMANTHA
I have to get to that office and fast or else Darrin could lose the account.

ENDORA
It's just a little account.

SAMANTHA
He's already lost enough client because of witchcraft, I'd hate to see
him lose another one. Besides, that's a million dollar account.

ENDORA
Oooh! Whoopty doo.

SAMANTHA
I have to get down there and fast.

Endora puts her hands in the air...

ENDORA
I know a fast way...

SAMANTHA
No mother! I don't think so. Yoo-hoo, Esmeralda!

Esmeralda pops right in front of Samantha.

ESMERALDA
Yes Samantha!

SAMANTHA
Mother and I are leaving to the McMann & Tate office to see if
Darrin is still in his carefree mood. Just keep an eye on
the kids.

ESMERALDA
Sure thing.

SAMANTHA
Good. Thanks. C'mon mother.

Endora stands and pops out of her flying outfit into a regular mortal clothes.

ENDORA
Fine.

SAMANTHA
Let's see, there is no school today so just let Tabitha
and Adam play in the backyard, and you can watch
the television set or find a book to read or something.
Alright?

ESMERALDA
Okay.

Esmeralda pops back into the kitchen. Samantha begins to walks out the front door...

SAMANTHA
Whew! What a morning... Mother?

ENDORA
Dear?

SAMANTHA
Aren't you coming?

ENDORA
I thought I would just meet you there.

SAMANTHA
As long as you are there when I get there... I don't
know what is wrong with Darrin. I need to help him.

ENDORA
Bye, bye.

Walks out the door. Endora pops over to the window to watch Samantha leave.


18. EXT. STEPHENS' DRIVEWAY - LATE MORNING

Samantha gets into the car. She pulls out of the driveway and she is off to go see Darrin! Endora watches from the window.

19. INT. STEPHENS' LIVING ROOM - LATE MORNING

Endora watches Samantha leave, once Samantha has left the driveway, she smiles and pops out.

20. INT. KITCHEN - LATE MORNING

Esmeralda is trying to put the dishes away and keeps dropping them while Tabitha & Adam help, it's literally a big mess.

ESMERALDA
Oh no! Not another one!

TABITHA
It's okay... We're used to everyone spilling.

ADAM
Bye bye mess!

Adam waves his arms as big as he can and the kitchen is so clean and spotless. Esmeralda is amazed by Adam's witchery. Tabitha is jealous Adam can use witchcraft and she can't.

ESMERALDA
Oh my! Well, you two just go and play until lunch time.

TABITHA
Adam...

ADAM
Tabby?

TABITHA
No more witchcraft... Mommy told us.

ADAM
Mommy told you.

TABITHA
You'll get caught one of these days Adam. It's against
the rules huh Esmeralda?

ESMERALDA
Well, I uh, don't no for sure... Just go have fun.

Adam runs out the back door.

TABITHA
Adam! Come back...

Tabitha chases Adam out of the kitchen. Esmeralda is still amazed of Adam's witchery.

ESMERALDA
Imagine that... A four year old warlock is powerful
than a 4,,000 year old witch. Well, let's see what book
they have.

Esmeralda walks into the living room.

END OF ACT ONE

CUT TO COMMERCIAL BREAK

Act Two:

20. EXT. McMANN & TATE OFFICE BUILDING - EARLY AFTERNOON

Samantha parks at the side of the curb and walks up to the front steps of the building to make and entrance. Right when she gets to the steps Endora pops right in front of her...

ENDORA
Samantha?

SAMANTHA
Hi mother.

ENDORA
You ready to see rock n' roll Darrin again?

SAMANTHA
Just C'mon mother.

ENDORA
Right behind you dear.

Samantha walks into the building anxiously to see what Darrin has been up to, Endora quickly follows.

21. INT. McMANN & TATE LOBBY - EARLY AFTERNOON

Samantha & Endora walk into the room and walk into an elevator and they leave to go up a couple floors or whatever.

22. INT. McMANN & TATE WAITING ROOM - EARLY ROOM

Samantha & Endora walk into the room and get directions then leave towards a conference room.

SAMANTHA
Hi Betty!

BETTY
Oh hi Mrs. Stephens. You know Mr. Stephens came into work today
in the most....

SAMANTHA
Yeah. I know... How is he doing today.

BETTY
Weird. Very weird.

ENDORA
She asked how Donald was doing today, not everyday!

SAMANTHA
Don't mind her. I just need to see my husband... where is he.

BETTY
Conference room.

SAMANTHA
Thanks. Come mother.

23. INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - AFTERNOON

Larry sits bummed at the table watching Darrin act like a hippy trying to sale Mr. Ford's product. Mr. Ford actually seems to be enjoying it. Samantha and Darrin walk into the room.

DARRIN
Check this Mr. Ford... with Ford's Tires giving a rock n' roll
music theme... you could give them a new hip look by using phrases
such as "Rock and Roll Around With Ford Tires" or other hip phrases.
You could...

SAMANTHA
Darrin!

DARRIN (cont'd)
...Even create your own parody band to help market your tires. SAM!

SAMANTHA
Darrin!

DARRIN
Sam!

SAMANTHA
What are you telling Mr. Ford about his tires?

MR. FORD
Stephens... I love them...

SAMANTHA
Oh! ... Apparently good things.

Endora points a finger at Larry, who then begins acting like Darrin.

LARRY
WOW! There are only 2 types of music... Rock & Roll.

SAMANTHA
Whoa! Larry what is the matter with you? Mother?

ENDORA
Darling?

Samantha sort of talks private with Endora while Larry & Darrin act like Rockers in front of Mr. Edge? Samantha will be shocked of what Endora tells her...

SAMANTHA
Ohhhhhh! It was you. You put the spell on Darrin that night at the restaurant.

ENDORA
Don't be silly.

SAMANTHA
But you gave me witches....

Endora pops out.

SAMANTHA {cont'd)
Honor... Oh no. Mother! Mother? Great!

Samantha walks the boys' out while she tries to straighten things up.

LARRY
Okay, Okay. What's our group name?

DARRIN
How about A Stephens and A Tate.

LARRY
I know... the Tates!

DARRIN
No! How about the Stephens!

SAMANTHA
Why fight it... How about two crazy fools!

LARRY / DARRIN
Love it.

MR. FORD
Me too. Good thinking Mrs. Stephens.

SAMANTHA
Came from the heart.

MR. FORD
Well, Two Crazy Fools has got to perform soon to promote
Rock & Roll Tires.

DARRIN
...And I know a rockin' place.

LARRY
Spill, Stephens.

SAMANTHA
Yeah Stephens.

DARRIN
The Hot Rock Cafe.

LARRY
Perfect.

SAMANTHA
Groovy.

LARRY
I'll give them a call and...

MR. FORD
No need. I own the place and I'll get you in... tonight!

LARRY
Rockin'.

DARRIN
Rollin'.

LARRY
We better go practice.

DARRIN
The equipment is all set up at my house.

LARRY
Well let's go.

DARRIN
C'mon.

Darrin and Larry leave the room to return to Stephens' household to rehearse.

SAMANTHA
...Oh, my gosh!

Samantha quickly follows as Mr. Ford stops Samantha...

MR. FORD
Ah wait Mrs. Stephens....

SAMANTHA
Yes?

MR. FORD
I know you don't like the new & improved Darrin but
I just wanted to tell you that if our sales increase
this parody band could mean a big raise for Darrin.

SAMANTHA
Thanks.

Samantha smiles and leaves. Mr. Ford returns to his table to collect some papers or something.

24. EXT. STEPHENS' HOUSE - AFTERNOON

25. INT. LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON

Esmeralda sits down on the couch and picks up the book of spells Endora left there last night thinking it was just any other book she could read. She picks it up and is ready to read it. She opens to the spell Endora used the night before. Esmeralda realizes that this spell could explain Darrin's reactions and runs over to the phone to call Samantha. Right when she picks the phone up Samantha & Darrin & Larry walk into the living room. Esmeralda hangs up and runs over to Samantha to let her know what she found...

ESMERALDA
Oh Samantha! Samantha! Samantha!

SAMANTHA
What's wrong Esmeralda?

ESMERALDA
I, ah, ummm....

SAMANTHA
...I see, Larry, Darrin, why don't you to go in the den and practice.

DARRIN
Sure. C'mon fellow crazy fool.

LARRY
Right behind you fool.

DARRIN
Bye sweetheart.

Darrin kisses Samantha while Larry watches and then they go to the den to practice. Samantha anxiously waits to hear Esmeralda's news.

SAMANTHA
What is it Esmeralda?

ESMERALDA
This book explains it all...

Esmeralda shows Samantha the book. Samantha takes the book and mumbles a little of the spell to herself.

SAMANTHA
Oh my stars! This explains why Darrin is a crazy fool.

ESMERALDA
Pardon?

SAMANTHA
It's the name of their band.

ESMERALDA
I don't want to hear Mr. Stephens make fun of me again... that's a horrible name.

SAMANTHA
This whole thing is horrible. But let's figure it out... Let's see...
Mother already disappeared on me after I found out she put the spell
on Darrin and Larry. But Darrin acted like a Crazy Fool before we
came home to mother.. No way she could have cast that
spell while we were out...

Samantha mumbles the spell again...

ESMERALDA
What are you doing now?

SAMANTHA
Hey, the words to this spell and the same words to the song that Darrin
danced to that turned him into a Crazy Fool.

ESMERALDA
I don't understand.

SAMANTHA
Very rarely, mortals can actually cast spells that can actually work...

ESMERALDA
I'm a witch and I still can't cast a spell that will work....

SAMANTHA
This just might be one of those exceptions.... When the band was singing the song Darrin
was dancing to, they were really saying a spell, this spell...

ESMERALDA
Oh, I see! The band first put the spell on Darrin and then your Mother put
the spell on Darrin again which made it stronger.

SAMANTHA
Exactly. Hear that mother? We know what happened and
all we have to do is read the spell backwards which will reverse the
spell... Sorry you lose.

ESMERALDA
So what are you waiting for? Just hurry up and change Darrin
and Larry back.

SAMANTHA
Just giving mother a dose of her own medicine... Wait!

ESMERALDA
What?

SAMANTHA
I can't.

ESMERALDA
Why not?

SAMANTHA
Darrin has a gig tonight?

ESMERALDA
That's funny.

SAMANTHA
No, Darrin & Larry are part of a parody band who are
advertising tires who love the band and hope it will increase sales...
they've already booked them at the Hot Rock Cafe for tonight at 9pm.

ESMERALDA
Oh no.

SAMANTHA
Oh yes.

ESMERALDA
If Larry & Darrin sing that song their Rock n' Roll
fevers will grow stronger. Then there will be a whole lot of yelling.

Esmeralda begins to fade. Samantha gets an idea and grabs a pad of paper and pen and takes a seat at the dining room table. Samantha convinces Esmeralda to come back and Esmeralda joins Sam at the table.

SAMANTHA
I got a plan... C'mon back Esmeralda.

Esmeralda fades back at the dining room table where Samantha is sitting.

ESMERALDA
You do?

SAMANTHA
Yes.

ESMERALDA
Oh... If you want my help you might as well just
forget it because I'll just screw it up... I'll go...

Esmeralda pops out.

SAMANTHA
Esmeralda! C'mon back. You won't screw it up. You might
even learn a thing or to and you could start casting good spells again...

Esmeralda pops back into a chair.

ESMERALDA
Okay! But don't get back if I sneeze up something awful...

SAMANTHA
I won't. Witches honor.

ESMERALDA
So, what's the plan?

SAMANTHA
If the song was able to cast the spell on Darrin by singing it
all I have to do is write a song that will reverse the spell and get Darrin to sing it.

ESMERALDA
Marvelous idea.

SAMANTHA
Thank you. To reverse the spell all Darrin will need to do is sing
the song backwards...

ESMERALDA
Really. That will do it?

SAMANTHA
I hope.

Tabitha & Adam walk in from the kitchen.

TABITHA
Oooh. Mommy is writing a spell...

SAMANTHA
Now Tabitha, you know very well that this is one of those emergencies
where witchery is allowed. Now go finish your lunch.

ADAM
We finished already.

SAMANTHA
Then go play outside.

ADAM
We already played outside.

SAMANTHA
Then go play upstairs... I know you want to watch a real
spell being written but your too young...

ESMERALDA
Besides, she's teaching me right now.

TABITHA
C'mon Adam.

ADAM
I wanna see the spell.

TABITHA
Adam!

SAMANTHA
Go on Adam!

Tabitha and Adam go upstairs.

ADAM
Okay! Okay!

SAMANTHA
Good. Now where's that book...

Samantha notices it is on the coffee table and she gets up and brings it back to her...

SAMANTHA {cont'd)
Alright... The spell was...

Samantha reads from the book...

SAMANTHA (cont'd)
"Night after night who treats you right,
Baby, it's the guitar man,
Who's on the radio, you go listen
To the Guitar Man"

ESMERALDA
So all you have to do is right this as a song
backwards and when Darrin sings it the spell is off
him and Larry.

SAMANTHA
Yes. But we have to move fast.

Samantha gets her pen and paper and begins to write...

SAMANTHA (cont'd)
So... backwards is...

"Man Guitar the To
listen go you, radio the on Who's,
Man guitar the it's, Baby,
Right you treats who night after night."

ESMERALDA
Wow!

SAMANTHA
Now let me take this to Darrin and try and persuade him to play it.

Samantha gets up from the table and walks toward the den. Esmeralda is proud that she helped write a spell!

26. INT. DEN - AFTERNOON

Larry and Darrin are practicing really hard. They are sweaty and music really isn't all that great. Samantha walks into the room and tries to get their attention but the don't listen to Sam. She finally gets their attention...

SAMANTHA
'Bout time.

DARRIN
Sorry but we are practicing really hard honey!

SAMANTHA
Yeah... I know... But I wanted to ask you if you would sing a little
song I wrote.

LARRY
Well give us a look.

Samantha hands Larry the paper and he and Darrin take a look.

SAMANTHA
See, I kinda wrote a regular song and then rewrote it
backwards. Just trying something new... Who knows?
The audience might love it! You don't like it?

LARRY
Well, it's...

DARRIN
We love it sweetheart!

SAMANTHA
So your gonna play it tonight?

Larry doesn't want to but Darrin doesn't want to hurt Sam so he encourages Larry to agree.

DARRIN
Yes darling! Won't we Larry?

LARRY
Ah yes! Of course.

Samantha thanks Darrin and gives him a big kiss.

LARRY
Louise would hate to see that.

Samantha leaves the room happy that her planned worked. Larry looks mad at Darrin because he didn't want to sing the song. Darrin just tries to ignore it...

DARRIN
Well, let's practice Sam's song!

LARRY
Mr. Ford better enjoy it...

27. INT. FRONT HALL - AFTERNOON

Samantha runs out of the den where Esmeralda waits to find out what happened. Samantha is excited and Esmeralda is nervous.

ESMERALDA
How did it go?

SAMANTHA
Great!

ESMERALDA
They're going to play your spell, I mean song tonight?

SAMANTHA
Yep!

ESMERALDA
Good. So were in the clear...

SAMANTHA
...As long as my spell works.

ESMERALDA
Good luck.

SAMANTHA
Thanks. But can you also stay with the children tonight?

ESMERALDA
Well, where's Endora?

SAMANTHA
I found a loop hole out of her spell, so she won't be back for awhile.

ESMERALDA
Oh, well I'll be glad to.

SAMANTHA
Thanks.

Samantha and Esmeralda are happy that the spell is working so far as we...

END OF ACT TWO

FADE INTO A COMMERCIAL BREAK

Act Three:

28. INT. HOT ROCK CAFE - NIGHT

Darrin and Larry are on stage getting ready to perform. Sam, Louise, and Mr. Ford are seated right in front of the stage...

LOUISE
I don't believe this.

SAMANTHA
What?

LOUISE
Larry won't get up to do a simple dance with me, but he'll get up
to perform live.

SAMANTHA
Oh well! That's Larry for you I guess.

LOUISE
...And besides, our husbands have sure been acting weird.

SAMANTHA
Well, let's just hope one night on the spot and knock them out of it.

LOUISE
I'm with you.

MR. FORD
I sure hope this parody band of Darrin's sure does raise my prophets.

LOUISE
Well the place is packed tonight. That's a good sign...

MR. FORD
Guess so.

An announcer walks onto the stage...

ANNOUNCER
Okay everyone! Tonight we have a new, great band for you tonight. Presented
to you by Rock n' Roll Tires.

Endora secretly pops into a seat next to Samantha.

SAMANTHA
What are you doing here?

ENDORA
Just wanted to see how well you did by trying to cancel my spell...

SAMANTHA
Oh mother! But I do think I did a good job.

ENDORA
We'll see.

ANNOUNCER (cont'd)
Now give it up for Two Crazy Fools performing their hit song,
"Man Guitar".

ENDORA
Oh no!

Larry and Darrin Bread's hit song "The Guitar Man" backwards and through the song they kinda struggle as he seems out of it for a few seconds during the song. Samantha is anxious to see if her spell worked. Endora is enjoying Darrin's idiotic performance. Louise is enjoying the show. Mr. Ford just hopes he makes money. By the end of the first chorus Darrin & Larry stop the song and fall onto the floor stage. Samantha and Louise rush to their aid, Mr. Ford is upset he lost money. Endora is upset her spell didn't work and pops out.

SAMANTHA
Darrin!

LOUISE
Larry! Are you two okay!

LARRY
We're fine... Come sit and have a drink...

SAMANTHA
Do you still want to rock n' roll?

DARRIN
No!

LARRY
No!

Larry and Sam help Darrin and Larry to the table. Mr. Ford approaches them...

MR. FORD
You advertising idiots! The contract is off and I'm leaving.

LARRY
Wait! Wait! Don't leave!

DARRIN
We can explain!

MR. FORD
Bye!

Mr. Ford leaves. Samantha looks for her mother!

DARRIN
Where's your mother, I thought I saw her...

SAMANTHA
She's just a poor sport.

DARRIN
What?

SAMANTHA
Nothing!

The Announcer approaches the stage again...

ANNOUNCER
Now please welcome a real band... BREAD!

Bread enters the stage...

LARRY
Wanna dance Louise?

LOUISE
That took longer than his wedding proposal!

DARRIN
Let's dance my main chick!

SAMANTHA
Groovy!

The couple walk onto the dance floor...

BREAD
Now we'll be playing our #1 hit... "The Guitar Man"!

SAMANTHA
No! No! No! I mean, please play, ah, "Fancy Dance"

BREAD
You heard the lady's request... HIT IT!

Bread plays "Fancy Dancer" for about 30 seconds while Sam and Darrin & Larry and Louise and several couples dance. During the last 4 seconds of the song we fade into the next scene where Samantha goes and picks up the phone, Darrin calls her...

29. INT. LIVING ROOM - MORNING

Bread plays "Fancy Dancer" for about 30 seconds while Sam and Darrin & Larry and Louise and several couples dance. During the last 4 seconds of the song we fade into the next scene where Samantha goes and picks up the phone, Darrin calls her...

SAMANTHA
Hello?

DARRIN
Hi sweetheart!

SAMANTHA
Oh hi!

DARRIN
I have good news!

SAMANTHA
What?

DARRIN
You know Mr. Edge?

SAMANTHA
Yeah!

DARRIN
Well, he's convinced me and Larry staged that falling last night to bring Bread on the just stage to advertise "Rock n' Roll Tires" and he didn't drop his contract after all!

SAMANTHA
That's wonderful darling.

As Samantha and Darrin continue talking "Guitar Man" plays until Sam and Darrin's phone conversation is blocked out. The song continues as we...

END OF ACT THREE

FADE INTO COMMERCIAL

CUT TO THE CLOSING CREDITS:

At the end of the credits: Bread's Record cover is put on the screen as Agnes Moorehead tells the viewers...

"The only thing that can compete with witchcraft is Bread so go out and buy their album today at a record store near you".

END OF ACT THREE

THE END

 

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