The Lively Set is a 1964 American color action drama sport film directed by Jack Arnold and starring James Darren as Casey Owens, a young mechanic, has developed a design for a turbine car engine, paving the way for a jet-powered auto certain to set a new land speed record. #legend #movie #legends | Insect Racing

Originally, James Darren was not selected to play Moondoggie in GIDGET ('59) because the role required him to sing and he was not established in Hollywood as a singer. However, Columbia pictures had him cut a single that ended up charting, so they gave him the role. 🏄‍♀️🏄 The actor went on to be a teen heartthrob, appearing in multiple GIDGET movies. Watch GIDGET ('59) this Friday at 7p ET during Family Movie Night on FMC! | FMC