Reality TV and Dancing With The Stars does not entertain me. Although some people may enjoy these shows, I miss the classics that not only entertained but also taught values. Leave It To Beaver is a wholesome show that I loved as a kid. My dad always wanted to watch the evening news, but I fussed with him to watch the Beaver. Seven-year-old Beav was always getting into trouble even though he looked so innocent. The website at http://www.tvland.com/shows/litbeaver has photos, episodes, videos, and trivia games. I didn't realize Wally was only twelve-years-old on the show.My Three Sons was another favorite of mine. I loved Uncle Charlie who tried to keep everyone happy. Now that I have three sons of my ow
n, I wish I had Uncle Charlie. There household was never bor
ing and kept me watching as much as I could. I wish it still came on. I was amazed that a family could survive without a woman, but somehow it did. Fred McMurray was such a good dad. I loved the theme song that opened the show and the dog, Tramp. The website http://www.starpulse.com/Television/My_three_sons/Links includes cast, crew, and links to episodes and general information about the show.
n, I wish I had Uncle Charlie. There household was never bor
ing and kept me watching as much as I could. I wish it still came on. I was amazed that a family could survive without a woman, but somehow it did. Fred McMurray was such a good dad. I loved the theme song that opened the show and the dog, Tramp. The website http://www.starpulse.com/Television/My_three_sons/Links includes cast, crew, and links to episodes and general information about the show. I remember The Patridge Family and their wild bus. Each me
mber was so cute, but the one that I fel
l madly in love with was Keith (David Cassidy). He was so good-looking singing on stage. I collected all his albums. He was a heart-breaker. My favorite song was "I Think I Love You." Susan Dey was also fun to watch with her photogenic eyes. I tried to copy her style as a teen. But it was the mother (Shirley Jones) that kept the family together. Danny Bonaduce was hysterical because you never knew what he was going to say next. At http://www.cmongethappy.com/, you can find episodes, pictures, news and music of this talented televison family.
mber was so cute, but the one that I fel
l madly in love with was Keith (David Cassidy). He was so good-looking singing on stage. I collected all his albums. He was a heart-breaker. My favorite song was "I Think I Love You." Susan Dey was also fun to watch with her photogenic eyes. I tried to copy her style as a teen. But it was the mother (Shirley Jones) that kept the family together. Danny Bonaduce was hysterical because you never knew what he was going to say next. At http://www.cmongethappy.com/, you can find episodes, pictures, news and music of this talented televison family.Who can forget The Brady Bunch? Not me. I loved this mixed-up family. Alice was my favorite character, but Jan and Marcia kept me entertained. After I grew up, I got a shag hair cut like the mom, Florence Henderson. 
Although the show only lasted five years, it reflected American pop culture of the 1970s. Two movies were made off the show as well as the cartoon, The Brady Kids. This show was pretty risque becasue the mother was single with three daughters who marries a widower with three boys. The website http://www.tvland.com/shows/brady_bunch has tons of information about the Brady Bunch. You can even watch full episodes at this website.
Two mo
vies that I adored as a kid was Disney's Pollyanna starring Haley Mills and Gidget starring Sandra Dee.
Although she was an orphan, Pollyanna was so cute in her sailor dress and big bow tie. I loved how smart and intelligent she was. The entire town soon recognized her value. It was so fun to watch television focused on young girls for a change. Clips, pictures, critic and reviews are at http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1016512-pollyanna/.
Although the show only lasted five years, it reflected American pop culture of the 1970s. Two movies were made off the show as well as the cartoon, The Brady Kids. This show was pretty risque becasue the mother was single with three daughters who marries a widower with three boys. The website http://www.tvland.com/shows/brady_bunch has tons of information about the Brady Bunch. You can even watch full episodes at this website.Two mo
vies that I adored as a kid was Disney's Pollyanna starring Haley Mills and Gidget starring Sandra Dee.Although she was an orphan, Pollyanna was so cute in her sailor dress and big bow tie. I loved how smart and intelligent she was. The entire town soon recognized her value. It was so fun to watch television focused on young girls for a change. Clips, pictures, critic and reviews are at http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1016512-pollyanna/.
Gidget was every girl's dream. What a hunk Moondoggie was! They j
ust don't make shows like this anymore. A girl could learn so much about life and social skills watching Sandra Dee and later Sally Fields playing Gidget on the Malibu beach. Of course, her parents were always supportive and had plenty of money. A documentary "Accidental Icon - The Real Gidget Story" is at http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/46318/news.
ust don't make shows like this anymore. A girl could learn so much about life and social skills watching Sandra Dee and later Sally Fields playing Gidget on the Malibu beach. Of course, her parents were always supportive and had plenty of money. A documentary "Accidental Icon - The Real Gidget Story" is at http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/46318/news.This is a true account of a young girl coming of age on the beach of Malibu. Gidget became a true American icon.
Now when I see Gidget, I wonder why I loved the shows so much. But back when I was a kid, these shows helped me understand life. I often dreamed I was Gidget on the beach playing volleyball or hanging out with friends. Hey, a girl can dream. . .
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