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Surviving Gilligan’s Island

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:59:05 -0400

For those who can’t get enough of the original TV show (or its many sequels), this documentary should put to rest any questions you have concerning history's longest "3-hour tour." Cast members Bob Denver (Gilligan), Russell Johnson (The Professor) and Dawn Wells (Mary Ann) reminisce about the trials and tribulations of being a castaway and the effect the show had later on everyone's life.

Gilligan’s Island cast reunite for LA Children's Hospital

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:13:55 -0400

In 1985, most of the sitcom castaways reunited for the dedication of the Gilligan’s Island waiting room at Los Angeles' Children's Hospital. Bob Denver (Gilligan), Alan Hale, Jr. (Skipper), Natalie Schafer (Mrs. Howell), Tina Louise (Ginger), Russell Johnson (Professor), and Dawn Wells (Mary Ann) joined Gilligan creator Sherwood Schwartz for the dedication. These clips are from a KNBC report, CNN, and an episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Jim Backus didn't attend the dedication ( ...

Marooned (pilot)

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:55:00 -0500

They left for a three-hour pleasure cruise...Shipwrecked on an uncharted South Pacific island, seven stranded castaways struggle to survive the outdoors, as well as one another, in this original pilot to the wonderfully wacky comedy series.This black-and-white pilot was not aired in the original broadcast run, and the stars, story and characters and theme song were changed significantly.

New Adventures of Gilligan themes — rare animation

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:12:37 -0500

TVSeriesFinale.com In 1974, five of the seven castaways from the Gilligan’s Island sitcom reunited for an animated series. Those returning are Bob Denver (Gilligan), Alan Hale, Jr. (Skipper), Jim Backus (Thurston Howell, III), Natalie Schafer (Mrs. Howell), and Russell Johnson (Professor). Dawn Wells (Mary Ann) was reportedly touring with stage plays so she couldn't take part. Tina Louise (Ginger) was already trying to distance herself from the sitcom. After the disappointing Brady Kids series ...

Gilligan Meets the Jungle Boy

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:55:12 -0500

Kurt Russell guest stars as a jungle boy.

The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle Sing-Along

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:10:32 -0400

The music and lyrics for the Gilligan's Island theme song, "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle", were written by Sherwood Schwartz and George Wyle. There were two versions of the theme during the run of the show, one for the first season and another for the second and third. In the original theme song, the Professor and Mary Ann were referred to as "and the rest". Actors Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells were originally considered "second-billed co-stars", but with the growing popularity of their characters, their names were inserted into the lyrics. Wells has stated that it was Denver who went to the studio executives to get them added to the opening credits. The studio originally refused, stating that it would cost too much to re-shoot and re-score the opening. Denver pointed out that it was in his contract that he could have his name anywhere he wanted in the credits, so they could move it to the end credits along with Johnson and Wells. The studio capitulated. Wells said that Denver never mentioned this to anyone in the cast, and she did not find out until years after the show ended what he had done. The first season version was recorded by The Wellingtons and had a folk music sound. It starts with an acoustic guitar strumming for two bars before the lyrics start. The instrumentation, which includes a slide guitar, is subdued and very Hawaiian sounding. The second and third season version was not credited to a particular group in the credits, but according to Russell Johnson in his book Here on Gilligan's Isle, it was performed by a group called The Eligibles. It begins with a mini-fanfare, and has a more traditional pop music sound but with spaghetti western-like underpinnings. The instrumentation is much more prominent in this version, and it does not have any slide guitar. The show's original pilot episode featured a calypso theme song with different lyrics. Notably, the original length of the voyage was "a six-hour ride", not "a three-hour tour." The theme s...

Gilligan’s Living Doll

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:27:26 -0400

A robot lands on the island, and after unsuccessfully trying to use it to escape, the castaways have it to do housework.

Rescue from Gilligan’s Island

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:10:32 -0400

After languishing on a deserted island for 15 long years, Gilligan (Bob Denver) and the rest of the survivors from the U.S.S. Minnow are swept back to civilization, only to discover that the world is a very different place. Original castaways Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells return to reprise their now-famous TV roles, but a new actress (Judith Baldwin) steps in to fill Ginger’s high-heeled shoes.