Absolutely engaging little character drama, whose two lead performers couldn't be better. Woodward's timid little wallflower, Vicki, made me want to reach through the screen and hug her. As a neglected upper-class school girl, her unmet emotional needs are almost heart-rending. Those early scenes of her isolation really set the stage for what follows. No wonder the actress went on to an Oscar-rated movie career.
Then, wandering down to the docks one lonely night from a dateless prom night, Vicki meets personable boat-owner Chris (Powell) and they soon share friendly talk over a common interest in boats. All in all, he's a sensitive and caring divorced man with needs of his own. Thus he quickly senses her needs, while she responds in kind, and soon they bond. Happily now, Vicki emerges from repressed wallflower into blossoming young woman. It's an odd but caring relationship, especially for the conventional 1950's.
But the question soon becomes what direction will the relationship eventually take. After all he's at least 20-years older than the emergent Vicki. Still, they soon dance closely together in almost romantic fashion; so what's the next step. Anyway, stay tuned, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I wasn't, especially since the upshot was unconventional for the time.
All in all, the entry remains an outstanding one for an outstanding series, so don't miss it.