Gidget
Series Overview
Gidget is an American sitcom about a surfing, boy-crazy teenager called "Gidget" and her widowed father Russ Lawrence, a UCLA professor. Sally Field stars as Gidget with Don Porter as father Russell Lawrence. The series was first broadcast on ABC from September 15, 1965 to April 21, 1966. Gidget was among the first regularly scheduled color programs on ABC, but did poorly in the Nielsen ratings and was cancelled at the end of its first season.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 32 Episodes
25 min per episode
1965 – 1966
Premiered: Wed, Sep 15, 1965
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 32: “Don't Defrost the Alligator”
A frozen alligator is the cause of some confusion.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blu-ray TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-21
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Ackerman
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Ackerman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gidget
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What is Gidget about?
Gidget is an American sitcom about a surfing, boy-crazy teenager called "Gidget" and her widowed father Russ Lawrence, a UCLA professor. Sally Field stars as Gidget with Don Porter as father Russell Lawrence. The series was first broadcast on ABC from September 15, 1965 to April 21, 1966. Gidget was among the first regularly scheduled color programs on ABC, but did poorly in the Nielsen ratings and was cancelled at the end of its first season.
How many seasons does Gidget have?
Gidget comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Gidget?
Key cast members in Gidget include Don Porter, Sally Field, Betty Conner, Lynette Winter.
Who created or directed Gidget?
Gidget was developed and directed by Not specified.