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