There were several films and TV series based on the "Gidget" character:
* The original "Gidget" film came out in 1959.
* A TV series called "Gidget" ran from 1965 to 1966.
* There were several TV movies based on the character as well.
Could you double-check the title of the film you are referring to? If you can provide more details, I might be able to help you find the correct information.