Alice Backes

Alice Mayrine Backes was an American actress who performed on radio, television, and in films from the 1940s to the 1990s. Standing 5'9", she worked chiefly on television during her long career. She appeared in over 80 television series and made-for-television movies, specializing in character roles and dialects for scripts.

Bewitched · S1, E4

Mother Meets What's His Name

Gladys Kravitz is unable to convince Abner that strange things seem to be happening; Darrin meets Samantha's mother for the first time.
Bewitched · S1, E16

It's Magic

The members of the Hospital Fund Auxiliary appoint Samantha Entertainment Chairman for the group's bazaar. Limited to spending $50, Samantha hires Zeno, a failed magician who has taken to drink. Because of this, his assistant, Roxie Ames, has left the act. Using her gift of magic, Samantha makes Zeno the hit of the show. As a result, Zeno gets a job on TV.
Bewitched · S2, E37

The Girl With the Golden Nose

Darrin feels he isn't making any progress in his career. He tells Samantha that Larry Tate has refused to allow him to handle Waterhouse and Co, an important new account. However, when Tate announces that Darrin will handle the account, Darrin feels Samantha used magic on Larry. Darrin berates Samantha and determines to lose the account. When Mr Waterhouse, a conservative tycoon arrives, Darrin adopts a wise cracking approach.

Alice Backes

Guest Appearances