The New Gidget 1986
What is The New Gidget?
The New Gidget is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 44
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 15, 1986
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The New Gidget is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Syndication. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 44 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Gidget returns as a married talent‑agent navigating family and work in sunny Santa Monica.”
- Caryn Richman reprises the iconic Gidget
- Blend of family life and workplace comedy
- Set against a sunny California backdrop
- Only two seasons aired, so episodes are limited
- Humor reflects 1980s sensibilities, which may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy breezy 80s sitcoms about grown‑up adventures of a classic TV heroine.
The series is a light‑hearted, family‑friendly comedy suitable for general audiences.
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When did The New Gidget originally air?
The New Gidget aired in syndication from 1986 to 1988.
Who plays Gidget in the series?
Caryn Richman reprises the role of Gidget.
What is Gidget’s marital status in the show?
Gidget is married to her longtime boyfriend Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin.
What does Gidget do for a living?
She co‑runs a talent agency in Santa Monica with her friend Larue.
Who are the other main characters related to Gidget?
Her best friend Larue and her young niece Dani, who reminds her of her younger self.
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