Bewitched | 60th Anniversary
The Documentary
An original idea and an independent production by Daniel Henares drove the development of a special documentary to celebrate six decades of the TV series Bewitched in 2024.
In October 2022, research began to develop the documentary's script. This entirely self-produced project spanned two years, transforming detailed research into an engaging script, which was later adapted into video.
The documentary came to life with visual art, a soundtrack, refined graphic design, and finally established itself as a deep dive into the heart of one of television's most iconic series.
"Bewitched 60th: Anniversary Special" was conceived by a passionate fan for other fans. The creator describes his work as "a love letter to the series," and the dedication to making this project both an emotional journey and a reliable source of information is evident throughout the nearly 60-minute video.
Rare documents, such as newspaper clippings from the time the show was produced, are complemented by rare interviews, offering a solid and accurate perspective on the eight years Bewitched was on the air.
The narrative traces the journey from the original idea, which evolved into a magical formula, to the success that made Bewitched the number one sitcom in the United States.
It places the viewer within the historical context that influenced the production, explores the show's impact on audiences, and analyzes memorable episodes that marked television history.
Since its release on August 17, 2024, the tribute has captivated fans of the series with both English and Portuguese versions; over 400,000 people watched the documentary in its first month on YouTube, a number that quickly surpassed 500,000 in the following weeks.
The documentary also gained recognition and was featured in reports by People Magazine, the most popular publication in the United States, with an audience of over 46.6 million readers.
Click on the clippings to access each of the People Magazine articles.
The recognition and impressive numbers not only confirm the ongoing affection for the show but also highlight the strength of a well-crafted documentary, made with great care to captivate fans of the magical universe of Bewitched.
Leave your comment on YouTube and rate it on IMDb!
Daniel Henares
Director / Filmmaker
Graduated in Social Communication with an emphasis on Television and Digital Communication, he is a Brazilian audiovisual producer with extensive experience in casting, content creation, television production, and video editing. Alongside his professional career, he is driven by a deep passion and personal interest in creating content and documentaries.
During the pandemic, in an informal creative journey, he produced his first documentary, Hocus Pocus: The Full Story, released in 2022, which brought him an unexpected honor: a personal invitation from David Kirschner, the creator of the movie Hocus Pocus (1993), to visit his office in Los Angeles. Additionally, he had the opportunity to attend the exclusive premiere of Hocus Pocus 2, organized by Disney for special guests.
As a result of this project, he was also invited by Disney Books to be one of the voices in the book Hocus Pocus: Oral Story, released in August 2024 in U.S. bookstores.
In 2022, he began research to transform his passion for the TV series Bewitched (1964) into a fully self-produced documentary to celebrate the show's 60th anniversary.
Completed and released in August 2024, the documentary Bewitched 60th: Anniversary Special reached over 400,000 views on YouTube in just four weeks, and the project's Instagram account (@bewitched60th) has garnered more than 15,000 followers, connecting both old and new fans to the magic of this classic television production.
