Annette Season 1, Episode 13: The Turned Down Invitation

1

An Introduction

The Opening episode featured the housekeeper (Mary Wickes)telling the viewers an overplay of the series. At the end she tells us to watch it ourselves, and leaves the viewer in anticipation for next week.

2

The Newcomer

Annette arrives into town and meets her aunt and uncle, who are unaware of her arrival. The uncle isn't pleased, but Aunt Lila makes her feel welcomed.

3

Annette Meets Jet

Annette is introduced to Jet Maypen, a little girl who delivers farm fresh eggs to the Mcclouds. The 2 girls become friends.

4

An Invitation

Annette is invited to Laura Rogan's Birthday Party. An invetation extended from Lauras Mother, one of her Aunt's friends. She feels it will give Annette a chance to meet and mix with the "RIGHT" crowd.

5

The Escort

Laura's mom also sees to it that Annette has a date for the party, a short little guy called Olmstead Ware.

6

The Party

Annette is now introduced to the "Gang".

7

Paying The Piper

Laura is given her gifts and the party is moved out onto the patio, where everyone can dance.

8

The Missing Necklace

Laura's necklace( a birthday gift) comes up missing. Laura accusses Annette directly. The group had already decided that she was country trash, so they jump to the immediate conclusions. Annette denies it , and leaves angry.

9

What Happened At School

Laura spreads the rumor Annette is a thief.

10

Almost A Fight

Annette , angry and hurt by the comments, approaches Laura directly.

11

Steady Gets An Idea

Steady and Val sneak into the science classroom , Steady has the bright idea to mix chemicals together.

12

The Explosion

Steady causes an explosion in school.

13

The Turned Down Invitation

Annette tries to convince Jett to come to the schools festival, despite recent occurances. Jett refuses, she knows she's not liked by the ""In-Crowd"".

14

Annette Makes a Decision

Annette decides to go to the BBQ, with or without Jet.

15

The Hayride

The Hayride gives Annette a chance to try to reconcile things with everyone. This also gives her a chance to prove she can sing.

16

The Barbecue

The Barbeque ensues , and Laura starts to talk about Annette, and to spread rumors amongst the kids.

17

The Fight

Annette and Laura get into a fight, Annette clocks her one and proceeds to leave.

18

The Farewell Letter

Annette is angry and upset. She dosnt fit in, thats it. She packs her things and takes off for the bus station. She leaves her Aunt a letter explaining everything. This is goodbye.

19

Mike To The Rescue

Mike has been very fond of Annette since she has arrived. He works at the local soda fountain shop. After reading Annette's letter he goes to the station to stop her.

20

The Mystery Is Solved

They go to Laura's house( now that the adults are involved) and do a thourough search. They find the neclace inside the Grand Piano. When Laura had played the piano that evening, she had left the neclace on the top of the instrument. The necklace had slipped down inside of it, while the cober was open. Laura apologized profusely. Annette happy to find the necklace, allowed the incident to slide and everyone takes a go at friendship.