The sun-and-fun adventures of a California teenager who has a passion for surfing, and a knack for landing in hot water. The series (based on the hit movies) launched the career of Sally Field (she did `The Flying Nun' the following year). A syndicated sequel (`The New Gidget') with a twentysomething and married Gidget appeared in 1986.
Mar 1, 2013 2:01 PM EST
Bonnie Franklin, best known for her work on One Day at a Time, died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday, The Hollywood Reporter reports. She was 69.Franklin had been battling pancreatic cancer. Her family announced the diagnosis in September and sai… Read more
Don't Defrost The Alligator
Season 1, Episode 32
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When Charley, a tiny alligator belonging to young Dewey Seldon dies, Gidget puts it into the Lawrence freezer in a casserole until the boy gets permission to preserve his pet. Meanwhile, Brian Mack, a magazine editor, sends reporter Jeff Tracy to interview Russ. The arrival of a representative from the Depart of Animal Regulation sets off a series of mad events. Davey, thinking the official ha...
I Have This Friend Who
Season 1, Episode 31
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Gidget and Toby Whitley would really have a wonderful time together if Toby's father, Professor Mel Whitley didn't insist on turning their dates into threesomes. When Toby forbids Gidget from discussing the problem with Russ, she goes to John for advice. When Gidget begins with "I have this friend who..." John concludes that Gidget is talking about her own relationship with Russ. Deciding that...
A Hard Night's Night
Season 1, Episode 30
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With Russ on his way to San Francisco, Gidget plans to stay with Larue. Larue asks Gidget's opinion of a mystery story she has written. Annoyed by Larue's reaction to her criticism, Gidget leaves for home. At the airport, Russ meets a friend, Stewart Gurner, who is a very nervous type. Russ invites Stew to spend the night at the 'empty' Lawrence home. Meanwhile, a thunderstorm breaks out. Hear...
Ask Helpful Hannah
Season 1, Episode 29
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Gidget decides that "Ask Helpful Hannah," the advice column in the school paper isn't the least bit helpful. She finds that Norman Crowley, an engineering student, has unwillingly been running the column. When Norman quits, Peggy Bell, the editor, and Miss Beckley, the faculty advisor, persuade Gidget to take over the assignment. Then "Helpful Hannah" begins getting letters signed "Wretched." ...
