Joanna Lee wrote this real 60's-ish episode, connected to many top sitcoms at the time, including the FLINTSTONES. Lee was also somewhat of a cult figure, earlier in her career she had a role as one of the space aliens in PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE.
Gidget is on the brink of stardom!
Since she hangs at the beach, it was only a matter of time she met some artistic folks. Right? It turns out that Larue happens to have a few musician friends. The catch is they are immediately drawn to Gidget (totally forget Larue) and ask her to join their band --with a tambourine?
A new folk music group is born, except Gidget wants Larue. She dumps the guys and starts her own group, GIDGET AND THE GORIES! She also becomes her own agent and has the good luck(?) of going national.
The other side of the coin, as expected, fame has a price --and lawyers and contracts. A mess. Calling Gidget's dad, the wise, old professor, who has a little talk with his aspiring daughter. You know it was coming.
This is a very good episode that mixes comedy with a dose of Hollywood reality. Gidget learns another lesson, and especially does not lose old friend Larue.
10 Big Stars for Sally Field at her best.
A must see for all of us sentimental 60s rockers. Best of SEASON 1 remastered color/ABC dvd box set.