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The New Gidget

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  • 1986-1988
  • 2 Seasons
  • Colex Enterprises Inc.
  • Comedy
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Francine "Gidget" Lawrence is now married to her idol Jeff "Moondoggie" Griffin, and they live in Santa Monica, California. Moondoggie works as an architect and Gidget runs her own travel agency with her long-time best friend Larue Wilson. Gidget and Moondoggie also take care of Gidget's niece, Dani, who lives with the couple while her parents are overseas. Dani is very much like Gidget in many ways when she was a teen and was always getting into trouble. Gidget's father, Russ, provides advice to the young couple and reminds Gidget that Dani's exploits were similar to the ones she experienced (and sometimes caused) as a teen.

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Cast & Crew See All

Caryn Richman
Francine 'Gidget' Griffin
Dean Butler
Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin
Sydney Penny
Danielle 'Dani' Collins-Griffin

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Gilligidge Island

Sat, Sep 19, 198730 mins

Gidget and family set out on a boating excursion with a captain who seems all too familiar.

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Awards

  • 1988 - Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television Comedy Series - nominated

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