- In this test pilot, Ann's parents are played by different actors, Ted Bessell plays Don Blue Sky, her agent who is also her boyfriend, and Ann has a group of three girlfriends. Don thinks that Ann should change her name from Ann Marie to a more suitable stage name because every time he tells people her name, they ask "'Ann Marie' what?". Ann is hesitant because she knows that it would upset her parents, particularly her father. As she predicted, her father becomes very angry and will not speak to her unless she keeps her name. This episode was later changed to include the different actors and characters, and is episode 1.11 of the first season. Both versions are available on the Season 1 DVD set.—A Girl
- Early twenty-something Ann Marie has recently arrived in New York City from the small town of Brewster, New York to become an actress. Ann is excited to learn from her boyfriend and agent, part native American Don Blue Sky, that she has gotten her first acting role, a small part in a television drama. This job brings up an issue that has been previously discussed between the two: assuming a stage name, as the name "Ann Marie" always brings up the question "Ann-Marie what?" That new name has to be for this job so that the public will know her solely by that new name from the get-go. The problem is that she knows her parents, especially her father, Lew Marie, will not like the idea of her abandoning the name she was given by them. Even though Ann and her friends come up with what they believe is a good compromise stage name - Marie Brewster - Lew threatens to disown Ann if she uses any name besides Ann Marie. Ann has to decide if her parent's blessing is more important than a memorable stage name.—Huggo
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What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of What's in a Name? (1965) in Australia?
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