Life with Blondie

Connie Lee, who either wrote or co-wrote the bulk of the series episodes, had to eventually put together a story about Daisy, the Bumstead's rascally pooch. The big secret about Daisy is she even "talked" at times or muttered, making her one special addition to the family, almost like a real person. But remember, it was all a secret. Just like Dagwood being the son of a multi-millionaire. Best not gone into.

Daisy, who was about one year old when the series began, was all grown up now and time to have some fun. Accordingly, she becomes a BIG star, thanks to her picture on the cover of a magazine, the poster dog for Daisy Soap? Welcome news, except when she's spotted by Hazel (Veda Ann Borg), the gal friend of a gangster, who wants Daisy all to herself.

Calling the dog nappers!

A real wacky story that also finds Dagwood in the limelight, landing the job of a model for bathing suits? Actually, he doesn't look too bad. Arthur Lake had a fairly good build to model swim trunks. Watch for a wild scene with Dagwood, Mr. Dithers and Cookie (played by Marjorie Kent). As usual, Dithers goes nuts.

Aside from popular actress Veda Ann Borg, look for veteran actor Ernest Treux playing eccentric businessman Theodore Glassby and movie bad guy Marc Lawrence. Any film featuring Lawrence is always a treat.

A nice salute to Daisy, whose real name was Spooks "Daisy" Renfro. Spooks was given the name because she was always afraid, or looked afraid. She was owned by Ronnie Renfro, famous dog trainer, who owned about 100 other dogs. Spooks was trained by Rudd Weatherwax and appeared in over 50 films, including classics like NATIONAL VELVET. Spooks was born in 1937 and lived to the ripe age of 18, passing in 1955. She was cremated and her ashes probably kept by Mr. Renfro.

A mini classic, one of the best episodes with a very good script. Thanks much to MOVIES Net for running this gem series on Saturday mornings. Always on remastered dvd.