Get Yourself a College Girl 1964

Exposure of Terry's songwriting career

Terry Taylor is secretly writing songs under an assumed name, but her publisher Gary Underwood accidentally reveals her dual life to Wyndham's board. The revelation triggers scandal and the board condemns her for indecent behavior. The exposure sets the stage for the college's pressure and potential expulsion.

Condemnation by Wyndham's board

The board, including the college founder's grandson Senator Morrison, denounces Terry's supposed indecent behavior and intensifies the threat of expulsion. They discuss punitive measures and warn that her cover could not be kept. Terry braces for the consequences while political tension grows.

Plan to distract: Christmas ski vacation

To avoid expulsion, Terry and her friends decide to escape to Sun Valley for a Christmas-break ski vacation. They are joined by their instructor Marge Endicott, creating a plan to distract themselves and the college from the scandal. The trip is framed as a chance to regroup and ride out the controversy.

Arrival and new acquaintances in Sun Valley

Upon arriving in Sun Valley, the group meets Gary Underwood and his artist friend Armand. The adults begin pursuing romantic connections with Terry and Sue Ann, while Lynne and her husband keep to themselves. The social dynamic shifts as new relationships form in the vacation setting.

Morrison courts Marge; dancing talent

Senator Morrison extends his push for favor by courting Marge Endicott and showing off his dancing talent. His political calculations run alongside personal flirtations, highlighting the clash between public image and private life. The scene underscores Morrison's desperation to win the youth vote.

Lynne and husband isolate themselves

Lynne and her husband isolate themselves, spending the entire vacation in their room and avoiding the social swirl around Terry. Their withdrawal contrasts with the overt romantic entanglements and the group's attempts to keep the trip light. This dynamic adds tension to the vacation atmosphere.

Live performances boost the vacation atmosphere

The Dave Clark Five, The Animals, and other acts perform in the background of the resort, providing entertainment as the vacation unfolds. Music punctuates the evolving relationships and social games, giving the trip a lively, carefree veneer. The performances serve as a backdrop to escape from the looming controversy.

Romantic entanglements intensify

Gary Underwood pursues a romance with Terry, while Armand shows interest in Sue Ann, complicating the group dynamics. The romantic entanglements mirror the tension between public scrutiny and private desires. The vacation becomes a stage where adults navigate both love and reputations.

Embarrassing press image threatens Morrison

An embarrassing newspaper photograph involving Morrison surfaces and threatens his re-election prospects. The image underscores the fragility of political reputations and raises the stakes for all involved. The scandal accelerates the urgency to influence public opinion.

Youth support experiment: telephone poll

To demonstrate support among the youth, the group conducts a successful telephone poll, interwoven with musical performances. The poll is meant to counter bad press and sway Morrison's campaign, showing how youth opinion can be mobilized. The result reveals a fragile balance between public perception and private scandal.

Political and personal tensions converge

With political and personal tensions converging, the vacation thrum ends with relationships and reputations hanging in balance. The group faces the consequences of their actions as they prepare to return to Wyndham. The episode closes with an uneasy sense of what comes next for Terry and Morrison.