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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- Cast：
- Mary Wickes , Tim Considine , Annette Funicello , Roberta Shore , Richard Deacon , Shelley Fabares
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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 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.
Annette is introduced to Jet Maypen, a little girl who delivers farm fresh eggs to the Mcclouds. The 2 girls become friends.
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.
Laura's mom also sees to it that Annette has a date for the party, a short little guy called Olmstead Ware.
Annette is now introduced to the ""Gang"".
Laura is given her gifts and the party is moved out onto the patio, where everyone can dance.
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.
Laura spreads the rumor Annette is a thief.
Annette , angry and hurt by the comments, approaches Laura directly.
Steady and Val sneak into the science classroom , Steady has the bright idea to mix chemicals together.
Steady causes an explosion in school.
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"".
Annette decides to go to the BBQ, with or without Jet.
The Hayride gives Annette a chance to try to reconcile things with everyone. This also gives her a chance to prove she can sing.
The Barbeque ensues , and Laura starts to talk about Annette, and to spread rumors amongst the kids.
Annette and Laura get into a fight, Annette clocks her one and proceeds to leave.
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.
