This was the only episode written by top comedy writer Bernie Kahn, and its one of the most poigant, yet Brady Bunch goofy. It also shows what a cool sister Marcia is.
Ultra shy Molly (played by Debbi Storm) is nominated by the high school "powers that be" to run for senior banquet hostess, and Marcia thinks its just a dirty trick because she has no chance of winning.
So what to do about it? Carol and Mike suggest she come to the aid of her friend -- and Marcia goes all out. She gives Molly a complete (and we mean complete!) makeover and Molly is transformed into the next high school beauty queen! Actually, actress Debbi Storm was very pretty, but hidden beneath lots of makeup and a frumpy dress.
As Brady luck would have it, Molly's ego grows larger and larger and soon she thinks she's a movie star, leaving Marcia miles behind in the dust!
How revolting, and you really feel sorry for her.
Watch how this all turns around. It's a classic story, and with some great dialogue.
Yes, I agree, the tv rerun print (for the last 50 years!) does show Mike teaching Marcia to waltz, the background song being "Moon River," then he dances with Alice! There probably is copyright red tape for this episode and the famous song to be shown anywhere else. The question is, how did Paramount acquire the song in the first place?
Notes; Debbi Storm auditioned for the part of Jan in the series, but lost to Eve Plumb because she did not have blonde hair! Also look for William Wellman, Jr., playing the colonel. Wellman is the son of the legendary film director, who appeared in tons of movies and tv shows.
Writer Bernie Kahn, who passed at age 90 in 2021, was one of the long time writers for BEWITCHED.
Super stuff from SEASON 3 remastered Paramount dvd box set.