Gidget (/ ˈɡɪdʒɪt /) is a fictional character created by author Frederick Kohner (based on his teenage daughter, Kathy) in his 1957 novel, Gidget, the Little Girl with Big Ideas. The novel follows the …

Gidget: Directed by Paul Wendkos. With Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell. A young girl discovers surfing and love (in that order) during one transitive summer.

Gidget is a 1959 American CinemaScope comedy film directed by Paul Wendkos and starring [3][4] Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson, James Darren, Arthur O'Connell, and the Four Preps. The film is about …

Gidget: Created by Frederick Kohner. With Sally Field, Don Porter, Lynette Winter, Pete Duel. Gidget is a bright, winsome fifteen-and-a-half year old California teenager.

Jan 28, 2026 · Starring Sandra Dee, James Darren, and Cliff Robertson, and directed by Paul Wendkos, Gidget (1959) is a lighthearted teen comedy about a young girl who disc...

May 20, 2023 · Sally Field is best known for playing 'Gidget' in the infamous TV series, but several other actors took on the role over the years.

Feb 26, 2024 · The 'Gidget' TV show cast includes Sally Field and sitcom veteran Don Porter, and this is a look at their lives and careers.

The 1959 movie 'Gidget' introduced surfing to millions of Americans before it became a worldwide sport. Read interesting facts about the five-foot-tall surfer girl.

Mar 4, 2021 · The Real-Life Gidget Looks Back From 80: “I Lived It All” Kathy Zuckerman inspired the iconic surfer girl, and more than 60 years later, she’s still making waves.

Sandra Dee stars as everyone's favorite teenager, Gidget. While hitting the beach during summer vacation she falls for two surfers (played by Cliff Robertson and James Darren) at the same time.