I rate this episode ★★★★★ for EXCELLENT. Not only this is one of the best episodes of CBSRMT, this is one of the best episodes written by Elspeth Eric. So much characterization, so much compelling dialogue, so many twists & surprises in every scene. This story is so astonishing, I wish that there was a Sequel; another episode to continue this Fantasy-Mystery that was truly “spell-binding!â€ And speaking of astonishing, our cast: Fred Gwynne (as Henry Joyce: the widower), Paul Hecht (as Jack Joyce: the son), Bryna Raeburn (as Jane Bingham: the White Witch), and Jada Rowland (as Denise Bingham: the Black Witch and Denny: the Cat). Paul Hecht & Bryna Raeburn played good roles, but Fred Gwynne & Jada Rowland, these 2 ran the show! Fred Gwynne’s performance was so believable; it felt like you could put yourself in his position from feeling blue in a mid-life crisis, to feeling happy with a companionable feline, to feeling surprised that the cat & the housekeeper are actually witches. Listen to the way Fred Gwynne speaks at the 25-minute mark on how the therapeutic cat meant everything to the character. Listen to him say, “Poo poo the ideaâ€ at the 21-minute mark; it’s funny to hear. And listen to the way he says, “Good Lordâ€ at the 29-minute mark; sounded like he was spellbound. Jada Rowland is my favorite actress in the CBSRMT series. Her role as Denny the Cat was “purrrrrrr-fect!â€ And her role as a witch was hypnotic. The sound effects of the tableware, doorbell, coffee cup spill, rotary phone ringing, the doors, the lamp switch, howling wind blowing from the East for the Sabbath General, and pouring of the brandy were delightful to hear. The music was enchanting, mystifying, and once again, “spell-binding.â€ I did not forget our Host. In his Prologue, E.G. Marshall brings up the definition of the cat. In ACT-1, he continues the definition, only this particular feline is therapeutic. Later, he quotes Charles Caleb Colton who said, “Imitation is its sincerest form of flattery,â€ meaning to copy someone is an implicit way of paying them a compliment. In ACT-2, he was very informative on the history of women that were thought to be witches; such as Margaret Elmore, Mother Shipton, Rachel Pender, and Elizabeth Woodville (a.k.a. the Duchess of Bedford). At the end of ACT-3, he informs us on the history witches; from ancient times to the present. In his Epilogue, E.G. Marshall advises us to watch our cat, especially on nights when the wind is rising in the East. Informative & amusing our Host was. I highly recommend this CBSRMT episode to everyone! Whether you’re a fan from the beginning or beginning to become a fan of this series, this is a story that defines CBSRMT and that goes the same with #0367-THE SUMMER PEOPLE, #0167-THE BLACK ROOM, #0957-HICKORY, DICKORY, DOOM, #0002-THE RETURN OF THE MORESBYS, #0591-THE WHITE WOLF, and many others. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =^D