The Betty Hutton Show: Goldie. Jenny. CBS Network. 1959

The premise of the television series is Goldie, a manicurist, inherits a sixty million dollar fortune, including three children, from a rich client (Mr. Strickland) who passed away. In this episode Goldie's family welcomes a young orphan girl in search of her mother. Goldie will not stop until the girl and her mother are reunited. A heartwarming Cinderella story. This TV sitcom stars Betty Hutton, Dennis Joel, Joan Shawlee, Jean Carson, Tom Conway, George Cisar, Jack Lester, Lyn Thomas, and Betty Hutton's daughter, Candy. Episode aired on CBS December 17, 1959. Transferred from 16mm b-w film.
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"The Betty Hutton Show," also known as "Goldie," is an American sitcom that aired on CBS during the 1959-1960 television season. The show starred Betty Hutton as Goldie Appleby, a showgirl and manicurist who becomes the guardian of three children from a rich Wall Street broker customer, who leaves everything in his will to her, making her rich. Goldie decides to give up her career in show business to take on the responsibility of raising the two children.
The show revolves around Goldie's attempts to balance her new role as a guardian with her previous life as a performer. The series also features other characters such as Goldie's boyfriend and her friend, adding comedic elements to the storyline. Despite Betty Hutton's talent and popularity, the show faced challenges in the ratings and was eventually canceled after one season.
"The Betty Hutton Show" is remembered as one of the early television sitcoms and is notable for its portrayal of a woman transitioning from a glamorous show business career to the challenges of family life.