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Little Pitchers Have Big Fears
Samantha starts to look after ten-year-old Marshall, who has no self-confidence, so she takes him to play in a Junior League game – and adds a bit of magic to the proceedings., June Lockhart as the mother of a Little Leaguer., Samantha works her magic on little Marshall, who has no self-confidence., June Lockhart as the mother of a Little Leaguer. Samantha: Elizabeth Montgomery. Marshall: Jimmy Mathers. Coach: Byron Keith. Darrin: Dick York. Endora: Agnes Moorehead. Gladys: Alice Pearce. Abner: George Tobias., Jimmy Mathers, younger brother of Leave It to Beaver star Jerry Mathers, appears on this episode. Samantha decides to offer a helping hand when insecure ten-year-old Marshall Burns (Mathers) tries out for the neighborhood league baseball team. Unfortunately, Sam’s “assistance” consists largely of witchcraft — and as usual, she has to cook up a story to hide the fact that she possesses magical powers. Also appearing is another 1960s TV icon, June Lockhart, as Marshall’s overproctective mother. Written by Barbara Avedon, “Little Pitchers Have Big Ears” first aired on October 22, 1964.
