In an interview featured on the DVD release of the series, Sally Field said she and Don Porter had a father/daughter-like relationship off screen as well. Field was new to professional acting and, due to nerves and inexperience, sometimes made mistakes that caused others to laugh at her. Acting veteran Porter not only took time to explain things to Field, but often sensed things she didn't know. In one instance during a cold read of the script, the word "symbiosis" appeared in one of Field's lines. Porter pronounced the word quietly so Field would know how to pronounce it.
The edifice used for Lawrence house is known as the Lindsay House. It's located on the back lot known as the "Columbia Ranch". It was also the Baxter residence on the show, "Hazel." Gidget's home is situated next door to the Higgins House, which was the principal residence on "Bewitched," which was in production at the same time. In select episodes, Samantha and Darrin Stephens' house is visible in exterior shots from Gidget's front yard.
Television debut for Sally Field. She auditioned for the role on a lark and was astonished when they offered her the part.
Sally Field admitted in an interview that the hairstyle and clothes she wore on the show were her own style/preference.
The series did poorly in the ratings when aired it against hit shows like "The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)," "The Virginian (1962)," and "Gilligan's Island (1964)." ABC cancelled it but then, the series had high ratings during the summer as teens had finally discovered it. ABC considered it too late to renew the series so instead they developed a new series for Sally Field. The result was "The Flying Nun (1967)" which aired for three seasons.
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