Surprising Stories from the Set of Bewitched

Elizabeth Montgomery famously played both Samantha Stephens and her wild, free-spirited cousin Serena. To keep the dual role a bit mysterious, many episodes credited Serena as being played by someone named “Pandora Spocks,” a playful pseudonym rather than a real actress.

The trick worked a little too well. Some viewers didn’t realize Serena was also Montgomery and genuinely believed Pandora Spocks existed. Fan mail even arrived addressed to “Pandora,” proving just how convincing the illusion was. It was a very Bewitched way to blur reality, with a wink and a bit of TV magic.