And Dobie Gillis.
And I also remember the plain-looking girl who was always trying to get Dobie to notice her.
I understand she is a lesbian....and is (or was) a member of the California legislature.
"... I also remember the plain-looking girl who was always trying to get Dobie to notice her."
I believe you are refering to Zelda Gilroy, played by Sheila James Kuehl who is a "... Democrat[ic] Assemblywoman in California and a well-known champion of gay rights" according to the Dobie Gillis Show home page. Of course, Zelda faced tough competition from Tuesday Weld (Thalia), among others, for Dobie's attention!