Synopsis & Context
The New Gidget is an American sitcom aired in syndication from 1986 to 1988. The series was launched after the 1985 television film Gidget's Summer Reunion, starring Caryn Richman, who would go on to reprise the role of Gidget in the series. Once free spirited, Gidget is in her late twenties and now married to her idol Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin. Living in Santa Monica, Gidget co-runs a talent agency with her best friend Larue, and cares for her young niece Dani, who reminds her of younger self in many ways.
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- The New Gidget
- Release
- September 15, 1986
- Screen Time
- 2 seasons · 25min/ep
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Larry Mollin
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
Caryn Richman
Francine 'Gidget' Griffin
44 eps.
Sydney Penny
Danielle 'Dani' Collins-Griffin
44 eps.
Dean Butler
Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin
44 eps.
William Schallert
Russ Lawrence
44 eps.
Lili Haydn
Gail Mitchell
22 eps.
David Preston
Murph the Surf
2 eps.
Clyde Kusatsu
1 ep.
Robert Alan Beuth
Councilman
1 ep.
Scott Fults
Fast Eddie
1 ep.
Judy Kain
Councilwoman
1 ep.
Robert Schuch
Bouncer
1 ep.
Jim Fuller
The Surfaris
1 ep.
