S01E01 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.
Annette
S01E08: 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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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.
S01E05 The Escort
Laura's mom also sees to it that Annette has a date for the party, a short little guy called Olmstead Ware.
S01E07 Paying The Piper
Laura is given her gifts and the party is moved out onto the patio, where everyone can dance.
S01E08 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...
S01E10 Almost A Fight
Annette , angry and hurt by the comments, approaches Laura directly.
S01E11 Steady Gets An Idea
Steady and Val sneak into the science classroom , Steady has the bright idea to mix chemicals together.
S01E13 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"".
S01E15 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.
S01E16 The Barbecue
The Barbeque ensues , and Laura starts to talk about Annette, and to spread rumors amongst the kids.
S01E17 The Fight
Annette and Laura get into a fight, Annette clocks her one and proceeds to leave.
S01E18 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.
S01E19 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.
S01E20 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...
Cast
Mary Wickes
Katie
Tim Considine
Steve Abernathy
Annette Funicello
Annette McCleod
Roberta Shore
Laura Rogan
Richard Deacon
Uncle Archie McCleod
Doreen Tracey
Val Abernathy
Judy Nugent
Jet Maypen
Sharon Baird
Kitty Blalock
Shelley Fabares
Moselle Corey
Sylvia Field
Aunt Lila McCleod
