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1960s DIY: That Girl

022609thatgirldiy.jpgThese stills from That Girl's pilot episode tell so much about Ann Marie's independence, interest in DIY, decor and style, and creating an apartment/home from scratch in 1960s New York City. We found these clips and some commentary on Mark Challen's blog for Intel, and felt the 1960s sentiment of his 2006 post was perfect inspiration for AT:DIY month in '09. Does anyone out there actually remember seeing the pilot episode?

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022609arrival.jpgWhen asked by the doorman/porter if she would like assistance with unpacking, she replies, cheerily: "Well, there are about 4,000 things to do around here. But I'd like to do them all myself!"

022609unpack.jpgStarting to unpack, arrange, organize -- solo

022609mother.jpgAnn Marie's mother rearranged her furniture...without permission.

092609showroom1.jpgAnne Marie at an interior design showroom, searching for an antique desk for her father

022609showroom2.jpgIn the designer showroom...

022609desk.jpgThe find: a roll-top desk

Via House and Home (Mark Challen's blog)

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Is this show being re-run? Would LOVE to watch for old-time's sake. Thanks for the post!

posted by callmecath on February 26th 2009 at 4:50pm
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That Girl and Mary Richards were my heros! (Probably why I'm 50 and still single.)

posted by nazrd on February 26th 2009 at 4:53pm
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You are not alone nazrd LOL. I remember I could not wait to grow up because I was going to be like Ann Marie. Then I woke up.

posted by Joan52 on February 26th 2009 at 4:57pm
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Oh Donald!

posted by dn on February 26th 2009 at 5:07pm
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I always liked Maj. Nelson's place, especially after the mod reno with the egg chair and funky fireplace.

Though the Steven's started out with nice nordic stuff before the early American vogue came in.

posted by dn on February 26th 2009 at 5:08pm
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i heart this show. they have some of the seasons on netflix. don't remember the pilot episode being on there, but it sure does look cool from the stills.

posted by mannequingirl on February 26th 2009 at 5:16pm
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Oh my ... love seeing these stills!

posted by vvn on February 26th 2009 at 5:31pm
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The awesomeness of Marlo Thomas is surpassed only by that of her father, Danny Thomas and his St. Jude charity.

posted by Seaside on February 26th 2009 at 5:47pm
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yes, nazrd, my heroes, too. I was going to have an apt. that was just like either/or and be just as glamorous!!
It didnt quite work out that way.....

great stills and great memories!

posted by sassydo on February 26th 2009 at 6:05pm
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i got really into watching Mary Tyler Moore on Nick at Night when i was in high school (um yeah, not so many dates happening back then) and i decided that i wanted Mary Richards to be my best friend and that she had the coolest studio ever (Rhoda's place was a little too "loud" for me).
i have never watched That Girl but i think i am going to have to be putting this in the Netflix queue because it reminds me alot of my old bff Mare.

posted by modkitten on February 26th 2009 at 6:19pm
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Loved That Girl and Agent 99 on Get Smart

posted by LoriSF on February 26th 2009 at 6:21pm
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I'm right behind you Nazrd. I so wanted to be Ann Marie when I was growing up.

posted by mpw on February 26th 2009 at 6:41pm
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Aren't those photos wonderful?

I've had many experiences with people rearranging my stuff to help me. After I separated from my husband, the woman who took care of my baby during the day and the woman who cleaned my house every two weeks (they were friends) teamed up to suprise me with an apartment redecoration done when I had a particularly long day at work. I came home to find all of my curtains taken down and replaced with orange polyester curtains with white puff ball trims. That was only the beginning. The two women were standing there, beaming. They had made everything on their own sewing machines.

Just last Christmas, my older sister had a disappointing experience at home and decided to spend Christmas with me. I came home from a long day of work and found that she had unpacked every tchotchke she had ever given me (and she is a compulsive shopper), and arranged them in groups around the apartment. All of the glassware and "antiques" I had inherited from my mother and hadn't had the will to sell or give away had also been unpacked, and was displayed at will. My minimalist retreat was undone ... She, too, greeted me at the door with a happy smile.

posted by AustinSarah2 on February 26th 2009 at 7:14pm
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For suresies. It's totally on DVD. Check it out: That Girl on Amazon. I was able to rent it from my local video store.

posted by Stacee on February 26th 2009 at 7:45pm
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I remember how I wanted to grow up to be just like Anne Marie...by living in a glamorous apartment in New York City, being a model and wearing those fabulous clothes, hats and gloves. My actual life is not as glamorous, but wouldn't change a thing. I remember seeing this show in the 70s and I think at that time it was in re-runs, because I can recall watching it in the afternoon. Don't have any memories of the pilot episode and to be honest, I haven't seen an episode in a very long time...but I would love to see it again.

posted by suzy8track on February 26th 2009 at 11:53pm
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I love this!!!!..Didn't she have the perfect life?? So fun to see the stills too!!! Thanks Stacee..I will be so happy to check those out!!! Don't you want her apartment now???!!! (even if you live in a big manse!).haha..

posted by keeks on February 27th 2009 at 9:16am
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I have the pilot.
I love it.
You can buy the dvds.

posted by rhianna on March 3rd 2009 at 3:32pm
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