Who Is the Original Gidget?
The Real Gidget's Given Name Was Kathy Kohner. She Was Nicknamed Gidget by Her Beach Boy Friends Who Taught Her to Surf Because of Her Size; 5' Nothing. They...
The real Gidget's given name was Kathy Kohner. She was nicknamed Gidget by her beach boy friends who taught her to surf because of her size; 5' nothing. They teased her mercilessly about wanting to surf and for being so tiny.
Who was the real moondoggie?
But Moondoggie is real. His name is Bill Jensen, he's in his mid 70s and living in Taos, New Mexico. He and Gidget, er, Kathy, still keep in touch.
Who were the real surfers in Gidget?
The real-life "Gidget" surfed with legends like Miki Dora, Tom Morey, Dewey Weber, Kemp Amberg, and Mickey Munoz. But, there was a surprise in the making that would have a significant impact on the future of the sport.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
