One of the news feeds reported that Annette Funicello’s house caught fire last week. Annette has MS, and has been in a wheelchair for years, and although she suffered smoke inhalation, she got out in time and is recovering.
Annette always brings to mind my favorite Mousketeer, the late Cheryl Holdridge. After The Mickey Mouse Club, in her teens Cheryl had a recurring role on Leave It To Beaver, first as Gloria Cusick, then she was brought back as Julie Foster. After that, Cheryl appeared in various 60’s TV shows, including this memorable episode of Bewitched, where she tries to seduce Darren. The scene at the advertising agency isn’t exactly like Don Draper in action on Mad Men, but at least Darren kept liquor in his office. Make it a double, Samantha!