A Date with Judy (TV series) for finding mischief and has a firm belief that her family doesn't understand her." The "Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010" described her as "bright, enthusiastic and 'blessed' with a knack for finding trouble." Judy's parents were Melvyn and Dora Foster, and she had a 12-year-old brother, Randolph. Her boyfriend was Oogie Pringle. The program was derived from the radio show of the same name. The table below shows the actors who portrayed the main characters in the two versions of the program. Source: "Total Television" The daytime version ran on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon, Eastern Daylight
Judy Bolton Series emphasize human relationships over material possessions." Unlike Nancy Drew, Judy Bolton often enlists the aid of family members and friends in solving mysteries; she "works in a collaborative way that subverts dominant values." Judy is emotional and self-doubting; for this reason she has been called a "more believable" female role model. As a part of her collaborative approach, Judy is often defined in relation to men: as Dr. Bolton's daughter or later, as Peter Dobbs' wife. There were 38 titles in the original Judy Bolton series, all copyrighted between 1932 and 1967. The final 12, particularly the last one, had