Gidget Gets Married


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. Supporting actors and actresses were Michael Burns, Don Ameche, Paul Lynde, Joan Bennett, and Elinor Donahue.

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

Production

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

Casting

Other supporting cast members were Macdonald Carey, Tiger Williams, Dennis Fimple, Burke Byrnes, Larry Gelman, Radames Pera. Roger Perry, Gene Andrusco.