JMFabiano524
08-03-2002, 02:20 AM
Yes I know we all love the original Gidget, but does anyone out there remember the update in the '80s too?
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View Full Version : Anyone remember The New Gidget? JMFabiano524 08-03-2002, 02:20 AM Yes I know we all love the original Gidget, but does anyone out there remember the update in the '80s too? J. DJM77 08-03-2002, 04:56 PM I vaguely remember watching it. I know that it ran in the late 80's and it aired in first run syndication. I think it ran on saturday afternoons were I live. IheartMoonlighting 08-09-2002, 01:01 AM Yes I watched the new Gidget. The WB's doing a remake of Family Affair, I wonder if anyone will ever do an updated version of Gidget. It's still pretty popular. BundyBoy10 04-24-2003, 11:25 PM I hope not. The first Gidget made its impact on TV and that should of been it. It was a fair tv show ahead of its time and it just wouldnt work today I think. :) Just Popped In 06-03-2003, 09:34 PM Originally posted by BundyBoy10 I hope not. The first Gidget made its impact on TV and that should of been it. It was a fair tv show ahead of its time and it just wouldnt work today I think. :) I agree. Sally Field is the original Gidget, and she should have remained as the one and only. Anyway, I've seen The New Gidget, and I didn't care for it much. peterack 06-06-2003, 10:23 PM Remember "The New Gidget" - I acted in it. I was featured as in the 2 hour pilot "Gidget's Summer Reunion" and was the too cool "Brad" in the "large Marge" episode and a surfer in another and a security guard in another (all with lines). It was a fun show to work on and before you dis it too much - remember that the exec. producer of the original "Gidget", Harry Ackerman, was the Exec. Prod. of the "New" - so at least there was a good attempt at continuity. It ran for a couple of years and was the last show produced by Harry Ackerman (Bewitched, The Flying Nun, Dennis the Menace, etc.). Peter Ackerman (yes, related) JMFabiano524 06-07-2003, 01:24 AM Hey, nice to read about you and have you posting here. Like many of us, I appreciate and enjoy lots of Harry's work and am glad I have gotten to see a lot of them again on TV Land. Of course Gidget is a big favorite of mine! Question...seeing as I have an "insider" here now ;-), I'm wondering if you know the answer to my "eternal" question...what happened to Betty Conner after Gidget ended? Is she still with us today? J. ficlopri 06-07-2003, 02:05 PM I think Sandra Dee was the original Gidget. ficlopri 06-07-2003, 02:08 PM Yes Mr. Ackerman, I'm curious myself if Betty Conner is stll alive. |