Too Young to Go Steady
Too Young to Go Steady

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Too Young to Go Steady

1959
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Too Young to Go Steady was a live primetime sitcom that aired on NBC in 1959. It centered on the romantic awakening of Pamela Blake, a pretty 15-year-old girl struggling to make the transition from tomboy to young lady.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Reginald Le BorgGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A middle-aged man, facing the prospect of his son marrying a much younger woman, tries to recapture his own youth. He believes that if he can prove he's still capable of attracting younger women, he can dissuade his son from a hasty marriage. His attempts, however, lead to a series of comedic misunderstandings.

Critical Reception

The film was a low-budget B-movie of its time, generally overlooked by mainstream critics. It received a lukewarm reception from audiences, who found its premise somewhat predictable and its execution unremarkable.

What Reviewers Say

  • An earnest, if somewhat dated, attempt at intergenerational comedy.

  • The plot relies heavily on predictable romantic hijinks and mistaken identities.

  • Features a performance by Alan Reed that offers some moments of charm.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available suggest it's a lighthearted, simple comedy suitable for casual viewing, though not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

Alan Reed, who plays the father in this film, is perhaps best known for providing the voice of Fred Flintstone in the classic animated series 'The Flintstones'.

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