Gidget Gets Married

Gidget Gets Married
Michael Burns and Monie Ellis
GenreComedy
Written byJohn McGreevey
Directed byE.W. Swackhamer
StarringMichael Burns
Monie Ellis
Theme music composerPete Carpenter
Mike Post
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerHarry Ackerman
ProducerE.W. Swackhamer
Production locationWestlake Village, California
CinematographyJoseph F. Biroc
EditorHugh Chaloupka
Running time74 minutes
Production companyScreen Gems
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 4, 1972 (1972-01-04)[1]
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Gidget Gets Married is a 1972 American made-for television comedy film produced by Screen Gems for ABC. It was written by John McGreevey, directed by E.W. Swackhamer and starred Monie Ellis as Gidget.[2][3][4] Supporting actors and actresses were Michael Burns,[3][5] Don Ameche,[3][6][7] Paul Lynde,[3][8] Joan Bennett,[9][10] and Elinor Donahue.[3][11]

Plot

Now that Jeff has completed his military service and landed a lucrative job as an engineer, he and Gidget marry and move to Woodlake, Florida, where his new job is. Gidget finds that Jeff's company exerts far too much control over their lives, deciding where they will live and even choosing their friends for them. Gidget's rebellion against this lands Jeff in hot water, and their marriage is sorely tested.

Cast

Paul Lynde

Production

Harry Ackerman was hired as the executive producer for Gidget Gets Married.[12] E.W. Swackhamer was hired to direct and produce the film.[13][14] John McGreevey was hired to the script.[15] Gidget Gets Married was intended to be a pilot to launch a new Gidget series.[16] Screen Gems was hired as the production company.[16]

Casting

Other supporting cast members were Macdonald Carey,[17][18] Tiger Williams,[19] Dennis Fimple,[20] Burke Byrnes,[21] Larry Gelman,[22] and Radames Pera.[23]

See also

References

  1. ^ McKenna 2013, p. 241.
  2. ^ Pilato 2014, p. 2.
  3. ^ a b c d e Karol 2008, p. 25.
  4. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 122.
  5. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 59.
  6. ^ Karol 1986, p. 14.
  7. ^ Monush 2003, p. 11.
  8. ^ Terrace 1986, pp. 235–236.
  9. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 25.
  10. ^ Monush 2003, pp. 61–62.
  11. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 110.
  12. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 393.
  13. ^ Terrace 1986, pp. 480–481.
  14. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 554.
  15. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 623.
  16. ^ a b McKenna 2013, p. 348.
  17. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 65.
  18. ^ Monush 2003, pp. 110–11.
  19. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 382.
  20. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 130.
  21. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 61.
  22. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 146.
  23. ^ Terrace 1986, p. 297.

Sources

  • Pilato, Herbie J. (2014). Glamour, Gidgets, and the Girl Next Door: Television's Iconic Women from the 50s, 60s, and 70s (eBook). Lanham, Maryland: Taylor Trade Publishing. ISBN 978-1589799707.
  • Karol, Michael (2008). The ABC Movie of the Week Companion: A Loving Tribute to the Classic Series (eBook). Bloomington, Indiana: iUniverse. ISBN 978-0595616619.
  • Terrace, Vincent (1986). Encyclopedia of Television Series, Pilots and Specials (Hardcover). Vol. 3. New York City: New York Zoetrope. ISBN 978-0595616619.
  • Monush, Barry (2003). The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the Silent Era to 1965 (eBook). London: Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 979-8216316299.
  • McKenna, Michael (2013). The ABC Movie of the Week: Big Movies for the Small Screen (eBook). Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0810891579.


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