Original sentence: Due to low ratings, ABC canceled Gidget in the spring of 1966.Gidget cast and episode list.The complete original series was released to Region 1 DVD in 2006 and included a brief documentary with Sally Field discussing her involvement in the series.The series faced stiff competition from The Beverly Hillbillies on CBS and The Virginian on NBC, two established shows with strong followings.The series gained an audience during the summer of 1966, thanks to reruns, however, NBC wanted to find another vehicle for Sally Field, leading to the creation of The Flying Nun in 1967
Edited sentence: ABC pulled the plug on the series in the spring of 1966.According to Sally Field, the show's ratings did increase over the season and the show did make it to the top ten.Both series hit television screens in 1962 and had strong followings.Cast and episode list.Episode guide.Gidget was chewed up in the Neilsen ratings.The complete original series was released on DVD in 2006 and included a brief documentary with Sally Field discussing her involvement with the short-lived series.The decision to take Gidget off the air had been made and the show was cancelled.The series aired opposite The Beverly Hillbillies on CBS and The Virginian on NBC.The two shows consequently offered Gidget stiff competition.Too late, however