A woman with magical powers? Where do I sign up. The show inspired others to copy its theme. Bewitched wasn’t the only show whose protagonist had the ability to do magic. If you’re familiar with I Dream of Jeannie, this mix of fantasy and comedy was inspired by Bewitched. While the former was an imitator, the sitcoms actually swapped sets and props. It made things easier because the sound stages were near each other. NBC’s show shared similarities in plot and characterization with the original, but it was actually a very friendly and healthy competition.