Patty Duke was one of the most accomplished actresses who made the transition from child star to adult success. When her self titled series debuted, I was a teen myself, and was naturally caught up in it. I never missed this show--it had all the typical teen plots, and featured the trends, fashions, and some of the music of the 1960's. It's pure escapism, and I like the black and white look. Antenna TV now airs it, and I'm glad to see it once again. William Schallert as Patty's Dad, is also a skilled comic actor, and appeared in many movies and TV shows throughout his long career. Her alter ego, Cathy, isn't featured as much in the show, which is a shame.
Review of The Patty Duke Show
