Results: Actresses Who Has Played Gidget Over the Years

Frederick Kohner penned a novel about his young daughter, who was emersed in the growing surfing community as a teen in the 1950s. Her summer experiences inspired the book. The book eventually spawned a franchise of films and TV projects that brought viewers on Francie 'Gidget' Lawrence's summer adventures. Over the years, several actresses have taken on the role of Gidget. Do you remember them some of them?

Sandra Dee (April 23, 1942 – February 20, 2005) was the first actor to take on the role of Gidget. She appeared in the first film adaptation of the bestselling book. Dee was just 17 years old and the role made her a household name. While Gidget became a franchise, Dee would not reprise the role. Several other actors would eventually fill her shoes. Do you think she was the best Gidget?

Sally Field's breakout role came in the 1960s TV series Gidget. Field portrayed the title character for all 32 episodes of the show's single season. The show was cancelled before a second season aired. It became a hit in reruns. Do you remember watching Gidget on TV?

Gidget's Summer Reunion is a 1985 American made-for-television adventure comedy-drama film that aired in syndication on June 1, 1985. It starred Caryn Richman as Gidget, Dean Butler, Allison Barron, William Schallert, Anne Lockhart and Mary Frann. Did anybody see this movie?