1. Was Alyssa Milano originally cast to play Phoebe? No. Lori Rom was originally cast to play Pheobe. Infact, several episodes were filmed with her in them. However, she left the show in August '98 for "personal reasons". With that aside, Alyssa Milano joined the cast, and re-filming began. (You can see the original pilot in the Multimedia page)

2. What does the writing on the spirit board say?
To my three beautiful girls May this give you the light to find the Shadows The power of three will set you free Love Mom

3. What was the incantation that released the sisters' powers?
Hear now the words of the witches
The secrets we hid in the night
The oldest of gods are invoked here
The great work of magic is sought
In the night and in this hour
I call upon the ancient power
Bring your powers to we sisters three
We want the power
Give us the power

4. What is that cat's name?
Her name is Kit.

5. What's the name of the opening music on Charmed and what are the lyrics?
The name of the song is "How Soon Is Now", by Love Spit Love. You can listen to the song in the multimedia page. Below are the lyrics.

I am the son
And the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and heir
Of nothing in particular

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

I am the son
And the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and heir
Oh, of nothing in particular

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

Oh... Oh...

There's a club, if you'd like to go
You could meet somebody who really loves you
So you go, and you stand on your own
And you leave on your own
And you go home, and you cry
And you want to die

When you say it's gonna happen now
Well, when exactly do you mean?
See, I've already waited too long
And all my hope is gone

Oh... Oh...

You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way?
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

6. How do I contact the show?
To write to an actor on Charmed, send mail to:
Actor's name
c/o Charmed
c/o WB Television Network
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank CA 91522
7. I can't understand all this witch lingo! What does it all mean?
see: Wiccan Termanology

8. Which sister has what power?
Prue has the power to move objects with her mind. This is also known as Telekinesis or Psychokinesis. She has also manifested the ability to Astrally Project.
Piper has the power to stop time momentarily. This ability does not work against witches. This power is known as Temporal Stasis.
Phoebe has the power to foresee the future. This power is known as Precognition.

9. Doesn't anybody in San Francisco notice the weirdness?
It seems that every weird occurance in San Francisco can be explained away with ease. Although some of the residents know better and others question the official explanations. Apparently, nothing too weird has occured that can't be explained away.
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