by Hal Erickson
synopsis
This installment of Bewitched is one of several 1960s sitcom episodes tied in with the annual Soapbox Derby in Akron, OH. Hoping to show up Gladys Kravitz's obnoxious nephew, Flash (Peter Dunhill), Samantha offers a helping hand to young soapbox racer Johnny Mills (Michael Shea). In so doing, she helps Johnny win the approval of his widowed father (William Bramley), who strongly disapproves of his son's participation in the race. Written by James Henerson, "Soapbox Derby" originally aired on December 29, 1966.
