Annette
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.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.An Introduction
08-02-1957The 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 ant...
- Ep 2
2.The Newcomer
15-02-1957Annette 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.
- Ep 3
3.Annette Meets Jet
22-02-1957Annette is introduced to Jet Maypen, a little girl who delivers farm fresh eggs to the Mcclouds. The 2 girls become friends.
- Ep 4
4.An Invitation
01-03-1957Annette 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 w...
- Ep 5
5.The Escort
08-03-1957Laura's mom also sees to it that Annette has a date for the party, a short little guy called Olmstead Ware.
- Ep 6
6.The Party
15-03-1957Annette is now introduced to the "Gang".
- Ep 7
7.Paying The Piper
22-03-1957Laura is given her gifts and the party is moved out onto the patio, where everyone can dance.
- Ep 8
8.The Missing Necklace
29-03-1957Laura'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 conclu...
- Ep 9
9.What Happened At School
05-04-1957Laura spreads the rumor Annette is a thief.
- Ep 10
10.Almost A Fight
12-04-1957Annette , angry and hurt by the comments, approaches Laura directly.
- Ep 11
11.Steady Gets An Idea
19-04-1957Steady and Val sneak into the science classroom , Steady has the bright idea to mix chemicals together.
- Ep 12
12.The Explosion
26-04-1957Steady causes an explosion in school.
- Ep 13
13.The Turned Down Invitation
03-05-1957Annette 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"".
- Ep 14
14.Annette Makes a Decision
10-05-1957Annette decides to go to the BBQ, with or without Jet.
- Ep 15
15.The Hayride
17-05-1957The Hayride gives Annette a chance to try to reconcile things with everyone. This also gives her a chance to prove she can sing.
- Ep 16
16.The Barbecue
24-05-1957The Barbeque ensues , and Laura starts to talk about Annette, and to spread rumors amongst the kids.
- Ep 17
17.The Fight
31-05-1957Annette and Laura get into a fight, Annette clocks her one and proceeds to leave.
- Ep 18
18.The Farewell Letter
07-06-1957Annette 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.
- Ep 19
19.Mike To The Rescue
14-06-1957Mike 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.
- Ep 20
20.The Mystery Is Solved
21-06-1957They 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, s...
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