Mary Wickes
Annette (1958)
Season 1
Annette is a television serial that ran on The Mickey Mouse Club during the show's third season. It starred Annette Funicello as Annette McCloud, a poor, orphaned country girl who moves into town with her upper-class aunt and uncle. The serial also starred Richard Deacon as Uncle Archie McCleod, Sylvia Field as Aunt Lila McCleod, Mary Wickes as Katie the housekeeper and prolific Disney child stars Tim Considine, David Stollery and Roberta Shore as Annette's friends. The story was adapted by Lillie Hayward from the book Margaret by Janette Sebring Lowrey. Annette was released to DVD in 2008 as part of the Walt Disney Treasures series.
Released Feb. 11, 1958
Episode 15 min
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Keywords: imdb.1950s, imdb.female-protagonist, imdb.teenage-girl, imdb.teenager, imdb.character-name-as-series-title, imdb.one-word-series-title, imdb.forename-as-series-title + 6 more, imdb.country-girl, imdb.female-bonding, imdb.city-country-contrast, imdb.new-girl-in-town, imdb.friendship-between-girls, imdb.actor-shares-first-name-with-character
Production Companies: Walt Disney Productions
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - An Introduction
The Opening episode featured the housekeeper (Mary Wickes)telling the viewers an overplay of the series. At the end she tells us to watch it ourselves, and leaves the viewer in anticipation for next week.
Feb. 8, 1957, midnight
S1E2 - The Newcomer
Annette arrives into town and meets her aunt and uncle, who are unaware of her arrival. The uncle isn't pleased, but Aunt Lila makes her feel welcomed.
Feb. 15, 1957, midnight
S1E3 - Annette Meets Jet
Annette is introduced to Jet Maypen, a little girl who delivers farm fresh eggs to the Mcclouds. The 2 girls become friends.
Feb. 22, 1957, midnight
S1E4 - An Invitation
Annette is invited to Laura Rogan's Birthday Party. An invetation extended from Lauras Mother, one of her Aunt's friends. She feels it will give Annette a chance to meet and mix with the "RIGHT" crowd.
March 1, 1957, midnight
S1E5 - The Escort
Laura's mom also sees to it that Annette has a date for the party, a short little guy called Olmstead Ware.
March 8, 1957, midnight
S1E6 - The Party
Annette is now introduced to the "Gang".
March 15, 1957, midnight
S1E7 - Paying The Piper
Laura is given her gifts and the party is moved out onto the patio, where everyone can dance.
March 22, 1957, midnight
S1E8 - The Missing Necklace
Laura's necklace( a birthday gift) comes up missing. Laura accusses Annette directly. The group had already decided that she was country trash, so they jump to the immediate conclusions. Annette denies it , and leaves angry.
March 29, 1957, midnight
S1E9 - What Happened At School
Laura spreads the rumor Annette is a thief.
April 5, 1957, midnight
S1E10 - Almost A Fight
Annette , angry and hurt by the comments, approaches Laura directly.
April 12, 1957, midnight
S1E11 - Steady Gets An Idea
Steady and Val sneak into the science classroom , Steady has the bright idea to mix chemicals together.
April 19, 1957, midnight
S1E12 - The Explosion
Steady causes an explosion in school.
April 26, 1957, midnight
S1E13 - The Turned Down Invitation
Annette tries to convince Jett to come to the schools festival, despite recent occurances. Jett refuses, she knows she's not liked by the ""In-Crowd"".
May 3, 1957, midnight
S1E14 - Annette Makes a Decision
Annette decides to go to the BBQ, with or without Jet.
May 10, 1957, midnight
S1E15 - The Hayride
The Hayride gives Annette a chance to try to reconcile things with everyone. This also gives her a chance to prove she can sing.
May 17, 1957, midnight
S1E16 - The Barbecue
The Barbeque ensues , and Laura starts to talk about Annette, and to spread rumors amongst the kids.
May 24, 1957, midnight
S1E17 - The Fight
Annette and Laura get into a fight, Annette clocks her one and proceeds to leave.
May 31, 1957, midnight
S1E18 - The Farewell Letter
Annette is angry and upset. She dosnt fit in, thats it. She packs her things and takes off for the bus station. She leaves her Aunt a letter explaining everything. This is goodbye.
June 7, 1957, midnight
S1E19 - Mike To The Rescue
Mike has been very fond of Annette since she has arrived. He works at the local soda fountain shop. After reading Annette's letter he goes to the station to stop her.
June 14, 1957, midnight
S1E20 - The Mystery Is Solved
They go to Laura's house( now that the adults are involved) and do a thourough search. They find the neclace inside the Grand Piano. When Laura had played the piano that evening, she had left the neclace on the top of the instrument. The necklace had slipped down inside of it, while the cober was open. Laura apologized profusely. Annette happy to find the necklace, allowed the incident to slide and everyone takes a go at friendship.
June 21, 1957, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 15 min.
Season Runtime: 15 min.
Released: Feb. 11, 1958
Last Air Date: June 21, 1957, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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