- as Ellis is the weakest of the Gidgets, Michael Burns is the weakest of the Moondoggies. By the way, Moondoggie’s last name has changed yet again. Originally a Matthews, then a Griffin, now he’s a Stevens. Burns began young, getting his big break with Wagon Train. He’s a good enough actor and he matches Ellis in look and scope, but he’s not Moondoggie to me at all.
Still a widower, Gidget’s dad is now played by MacDonald Carey. He’s good and more like Don Porter was in the TV series and third theatrical film.
Gidget Gets Married is entertaining, but it’s the weakest of the series. Still, Gidget’s spirit reigns supreme in this movie, and that’s why we love Gidget in the first place.
