Alan Hale Jr. Kept This Secret While Filming Gilligan’s Island

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[@Outlaw-Josey-Wales]

1:15 you depicted Andy Rooney as Alan Hale jr

[@kevinmiller6380]

​@@Outlaw-Josey-WalesThat's MICKEY Rooney, not Andy. Andy was connected with the tv show 60 Seconds.

[@tzzlite]

What secret?? You didn't reveal any secret of his!

[@HonestlyYours516]

Gilligan's Island had to be one of my favorite shows when I was growing up. I loved the characters of Gilligan and the Skipper. R.I.P. Alan Hale Jr.

[@musicisgoodforthesoul999]

mine too! I loved that show❤

[@krismckee]

I met him back in the late '80s for grand opening of a bank. He was signing autographs. I asked him to tap me on the head with his captain's hat. He obliged.

[@Miracx3]

LOL!

[@HabanosChris]

amazing 👏... Personally, would rather of been tapped by ginger 😝😝

[@wadestrickel7068]

A real secret that the Skipper kept while filming Gilligan's Island was he broke his arm and didn't tell anyone for weeks until shooting was over! He then took time to recover.

[@tzzlite]

Was he wearing a cast or how did he hide it??

[@CLulk]

His wrist not the whole arm.

[@catherinewilkerson2745]

Thanks for sharing that! I never did hear any secret from this

[@caideushex5204]

Gilligan Island was always one of my favorite shows, and I loved all the characters on it, mostly Mr. Howell, the great Jim Backus.

[@bruce8808]

Jim Backus also played Judge Bradley Stevens on the 1952 sitcom I Married Joan.

[@maureencora1]

The Hales Were Fine Actors, May They R.I.P.

[@Chutney1luv]

I simply see nothing wrong with Alan Hale Jr., to follow on is Father's footsteps. He was an extraordinary actor, and I loved "Gilligan's Island" Plus, he was a Veteran! RIP Skipper. ⚓️🙏🕊🇺🇸🕊🙏⚓️

[@Rodelaverse]

"and something's going on with that skipper. You don't get that fat eating coconuts!" - Red Foreman (That 70s Show) 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jonb3189]

Thinking back to the TV series of the 1960s, there were only two that have stood the test of time: *Gilligan's Island and Star Trek* Two very, very different genres of TV.

[@ilax4244]

Did you like Dream of Jennie?

[@jonb3189]

@@ilax4244 Sexiest gal of her day.

[@haroldbonner5909]

The Monsters, the Addam's Family, Get Smart, Lassie, Beverly Hillbillies ?

[@hockey8784]

His stage name was johanas gumby sry if i missed spelled the professor was roy hinkley

[@karenlbellmont6560]

You didn't mention Robin Hood with Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone.

[@Omar_Zazzle]

So?

[@Snowpaux]

you have Mickey Rooney pic among AH Jr.

[@shiliela_rhymes_with_delilah]

Facts Verse can't get their facts straight. 🙄

[@markgolden504]

⁠They make at least one major mistake with each video.

[@patriciadeyne6284]

Yes had me baffled

[@kevinmiller6380]

Yes. I was wondering why there was a picture of Mickey Rooney (1:10).

[@LindaCabrnoch]

I like Alan Hale Jr.

[@kel4461]

You guys sure take the Long route To get to the point

[@francesrude3007]

He certainly looked like his dad.

[@FactsVerse]

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. What is your most memorable episode of the show?

[@wimharter]

The skipper was not the first mate.

[@NFLProduction01]

You?

[@margaretmasters3582]

Wasnt he Casey Jones

[@cdgates1]

Yes. Russell Johnson appeared in a episode

[@Omar_Zazzle]

Alan Hale Jr. Hale use to come into the store where my father worked and made gross and disgusting 🤢🤢🤢🤮

[@buffykeith1983]

When I was little, I would run off the bus and in the house so I could watch Gilligan’s island every day at 3:pm !! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@FactsVerse]

We're very happy to know that you're a fan of Gilligan's Island! Thank you so much for sharing your life story. Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

[@garychambers5850]

I was fortunate to have watch "Gilligan's Island" when it was "new" back in 1964🙏🏻. It was a long time ago. I'm going to say it came on Wednesday nights either 7:30pm or 8:00pm And maybe "Lost in Space" right after? I think Different state's ran the shows at different days and times. All I know is, we had great TV shows throughout the 1960's Even the Cartoon show was great! " _The Flintstone, The Jetsons, Top Cat, Huckelberry Hound, Magilla Gorilla, Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse, Q.T. Hush, Mighty Mouse_ etc. Some were shown on Prime time like The Flintstones & Top Cat! When you watch a cartoon with the names Hanna & Barbera, you know it's a great Cartoon 👍🏻

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Alan Sr. Would have been proud of Alan's performance on Gilligan's Island and would have beamed saying "That is my SON on the show!"😊😊

[@FactsVerse]

So true! Thank you so uch for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@H_H_____]

​@@FactsVerse No comment yet. I will fix that. Would love to see something on Audie Murphy. ❤❤

[@garychambers5850]

I'm sure Alan Jrd Dad said that many times up in Heaven! 🤗🤗💖💖✝✝

[@tj921able]

This was a nice video. Thank you for sharing it. The only mistake was Mickey Rooney. Otherwise, a wonderful video. God Bless You and stay safe 🙏 ❤️.

[@deborahdushane]

Was his secret that be became Mickey Rooney at times?

[@stephen5548]

His smile was endearing and real. This was very good acting or he truly was a very warm person.

[@FactsVerse]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What is your favorite episode of the show?

[@bruce8808]

Alan Hale Jr. was an accomplished actor. I've been watching episodes of Perry Mason and he has had 2 guest appearances. He guest starred on Hazel.The Wild Wild West as a Secret Service Agent filling in for Ross Martin. He was definitely great on Gilligans Island. R.I.P. ALAN HALE JR.

[@sthompson4049]

A.H.Jr was in the Gunfighter as Richard Jackel's brother who throws down on Jimmy Ringo,played by Gregory Peck,also he was in the Indian Fighter with Kirk Douglas as the love interest of Kirk Douglas wife, sounds complicated but Kirk's first wife was a actress, she's the Mother of Michael. He also played Casey Jones in the Adventures of Casey Jones,it was on for a couple of seasons,and he was in Hang em High with Clint Eastwood. He had a pretty good career also a avid golfer.

[@deedeegreen8338]

I love that episode of Hazel. Alan's character just couldn't catch a break, until he met Hazel. It was sad watching him be arrested. I loved him as the skipper.

[@benniebarrow348]

Wonderful actor…..thank goodness for classic tv. Wouldn’t even turn it on anymore if I had to watch today’s woke crap.

[@Daisnap]

@@sthompson4049Thanks - I had forgotten about Casey Jones - but I can hear the theme song and see him in my child’s memory smiling as he drove the train in the opening credits…probably blew the train whistle, too!

[@H_H_____]

He starred on Tumbleweed with Audie Murphy and he was great.

[@janetryan9779]

I enjoyed the fact that the Skipper and Gilligan were basically a modern day Laurel and Hardy, set on a desert island! Not only were the relational dynamics very similar, but Alan Hale Jr.’s technique of looking straight into the camera in moments of exasperation was classic Oliver Hardy- and was a very effective technique for drawing the viewer into the scene. I have learned that because Alan Hale Jr. had an actor father and grew up around entertainment figures, he had actually been on the set of Laurel and Hardy as a boy, and had met these actors. He learned from the masters! I enjoyed Gilligan’s Island very much as a child, and it is timeless- still is entertaining decades later. I had also read that rather that disliking that he was so associated with this role, Alan embraced it, and used his status and his persona as the Skipper for good, taking the time to go and visit sick children who were in the hospital. Nice! I always have respect for people who achieve fame and use it in this way. This was an interesting video.

[@kathyjones1576]

He loved being known as Skipper. I don't know if that was his favorite role, but he sure embraced it. And, as you said, used that for good. He was truly a remarkable and lovable man.

[@blackholeentry3489]

I must admit I enjoyed the show.....at first. Then, questions began to accumulate....I mean WHERE did ENOUGH food come from for three square meals/day for that many people, and WHO prepped it and HOW? How did they always appear in fresh clothing, and who did the ironing? Where did they sleep, especially in inclement weather? Just where did the pool table come from? Lastly, where did Giligan hide his motorcycle? BHE

[@janetryan9779]

@@blackholeentry3489 Yes, I have thought many those things, too- and though some of the people always wore the same clothing, how did others “just happen” to have many different garments with them for a 3-hour boat ride? One had to temporarily suspend logic in some ways when watching it- but nevertheless, it was still an entertaining show… : )

[@BlankRegie]

No, I did not know he was "one of the first Nepo Babies". Because that is a new and derisive term that did not exist back in the day. Calling him such is an insult to the memory of a talented and wonderful man. I nearly gave this thumbs down due to that. We would have called him a member of an Acting Dynasty, which is far more apt. On the plus side, I did not know he baked on set. Now I know where all those coconut cream pies came from, not from MaryAnn but the Skipper.

[@kathyjones1576]

I love Gilligan's Island, always have, always will. I adopted a dog from a vet clinic I work in. He was found as a stray by a client of the clinic and brought in to be taken care of. He had multiple physical and health issues, but he was such a sweet, loving little thing. Once he was well enough, one of the vets took him home and would always bring him in when he worked. He would look for me and follow me around, so I called him my little buddy. When I adopted him, I named him Gilligan, because of Skipper calling Gilligan "Little Buddy" all the time.

[@Daisnap]

That’s very sweet. Thanks for sharing it!

[@ilax4244]

I have such good memories of Gilligan's Island, all the characters were so perfectly matched by the actors. Today's shows rarely hit the high mark all these old shows could.

[@shellycassidy5473]

Thank you and rest in peace 😪😪🥀🥀

[@FactsVerse]

We miss Alan. Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

[@H_H_____]

​@FactsVerse No comment yet. I will fix this. My favorite comment was when Gilligan found the mine and he was digging underneath it to get to the panel and he dug his way out the other side by mistake. 😂

[@christinatritch8789]

Loved seeing the photos, especially the ones with his dad. There was a very strong resemblance with father & son. One of the photos used looks very much like Mickey Rooney and not Alan Hale Jr or Sr

[@sallykohorst8803]

Thanks for his story.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@vannshuttleworth4738]

Nepo baby? Good for him! The Skipper has white khaki pants, and they never got dirty Does he wash them in the salty lagoon? Oh well..."Gilligan's Island " isn't based in reality at all.

[@VickieBell-z7x]

I liked Gilligan's island Alan hale Jr played the skipper very well on Gilligan's Island he was on the andy Griffith show he played Jeff Pruett good video vickie napa california

[@FactsVerse]

We're glad to know that you're a fan of Gilligan's Island! Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

[@colindeer9657]

Loved this video and loved Alan . He always seemed a nice man on and off screen. I did very much enjoy Gilligan’s Island and have the DVD box set and a Gilligan statue with a spring ( bob) head. I love him. Many thanks once again for your presentation. Cheers

[@DrNothing23]

You mean a... BOBBLE HEAD?

[@Buggy-su4oy]

Alan was a true chip off the acting block.

[@FactsVerse]

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great evening!

[@Comdesron17]

A pic of Mickey Rooney ?

[@karenlbellmont6560]

He looked so much like his Dad. ❤

[@FactsVerse]

So true! What is your most memorable episode of the show?

[@karenlbellmont6560]

@@FactsVerseHe looked so much like his Dad on Gillian's Island, as his Dad was in Robin Hood.

[@Omar_Zazzle]

@@FactsVerse When he was playing with Gilligans Hiney.

[@GregBalmas]

I love to see either of the Hales on the screen. The senior Hale was the BEST scene stealers of all time. Alan Jr. was great on "Casey Jones" in the 50's and was terrific on the Andy Griffith show.

[@carmensandiego3691]

Why is there a picture of Mickey Rooney when you're talking about Alan Hale?

[@maryvought9244]

This was a great video but I don’t know how Mr. Hale could possibly keep his “ secret” when he had the exact same name as his famous father and looks almost exactly like him!

[@susanwahl6322]

I'm I the only one who notice that it was Micky Rooney an not Alan as the singer?

[@jons.6216]

There have been photos run side by side of father and son where they looked identical to each other at certain parts of their lives. He was also supposed to have played Sam the butcher on The Brady Bunch! Re: nepo -baby status? At least he had incredible talent to back it up, unlike the Smiths! Haha!

[@FactsVerse]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@jimprine7522]

Why in the middle of some still photos of him do you have a photo of mickey rooney? Did you mistake him for alan hale jr?

[@Buggy-su4oy]

"Surviving Gilligan Island" was a great look at the show and Eric Kramer was great playing Alan...he even almost sound liked him.😊

[@FactsVerse]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing this info! What other types of video would you like to see?

[@Buggy-su4oy]

His singing when the cast did the "Hamlet" musical was lovely.😊

[@FactsVerse]

One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@Omar_Zazzle]

[@susanpfeil8643]

The picture at 1:10 is Mickey Rooney not Alan Hale Jr.

[@sandrawilson6031]

What's Mickey Rooney's face doing there, commentator?

[@jennifervaughn2466]

I didn't know the Skipper had an actual name on the show, Jonas Gromy!

[@MrRictusgrin]

Why was there a random picture of Mickey Rooney? Weird.

[@robertdragoff6909]

I liked both Senior and junior, but especially junior because of him being on Gilligan’s Island as the Skipper…. I’m wondering, does anyone know if father and son work together on a movie or TV show? That would be too cool for words!

[@uradioshow]

They think micky rooney is skipper.

[@chrissullivan5752]

Gilligan was his little buddy

[@scottieboi3000]

At 1:10, isn't that Mickey Rooney?

[@johnfun3394]

As a baby boomer probably one of our most beloved actors. I would have loved to be stranded on that island.

[@juliemcarthur3004]

He played a part on batman named gilligan

[@CaseySigala]

Gilligan's Island was 1 of my favorite shows when I was growing up in the late 60's early 70's, I cudn't wait 2 get home from school & lay on the floor in front of our tv with rabbit ear antenna & "SIT RIGHT BACK & YOU'LL HEAR A TALE, A TALE OF A FATEFUL TRIP", join in if you know the words, R.I.P MR.HALE & ALL OF THE CASTAWAYS WE LOVED AS KIDS & HAVE LOST & HOPING GINGER, TINA LOUISE KEEPS MARCHING ON

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you're a fan of the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

[@CaseySigala]

@@FactsVerse I had many, but right off the top of my head, Gilligan being bit by a bat & thinking he's a vampire, the jack & the beanstalk episode with Gilligan's actual son playing him & Alan Hale as the Giant, Gilligan's head on top of the totem pole, just 2 name a few

[@uradioshow]

He had a fish restaurant in la

[@FactsVerse]

Interesting, thank you so much for sharing this info about Alan. Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

[@chrissullivan5752]

I heard he would go around and greet people at the restaurant. I would’ve loved to have gone and met him

[@shemp308]

I could be wrong on this, but I remember voices well. I did some research and looked and did not find Alen Hale in captain blood? I do, however, know he was in the adventures of Robin Hood and the The Sea Hawk. All are my favorite movies. As a funny part of this. Growing up, I watched all these movies and did not realize until I was older that in the adventures of Robin Hood, it was Alen Hale Sr, and in Gilligan's Island, it was Alen Hale Jr. As a kid, you don't realize the age of the film. Proof of that, as a child in the 60s, i was in love with Olivia de Havilland, never realizing she at the time was my mother's age. Actually, not until I looked up the date of the movie. Truth is I still see Olivia de Havilland as the most beautiful actress on the screen to this day.

[@garpylinski3757]

Micky Rooney ? 🥱

[@TerryLW]

Half the people in Hollywood got there by nepotism. Nothing new. 😊

[@todyoung3474]

Linebacker at USC? 1935 Rose Bowl? Come on. He was born in 1921. Fibtabulous! His work and friendly screen persona were abundantly appreciated without having to make stuff up.

[@garychambers5850]

*Jonas Grumby!* 🤪🤪 I rather just keep calling him " _Skipper_ " If you notice, _Alan Hale Jr_ calls a lot of people "Little Buddy" in some of the shows he's guested on. Last week, He called "Barney Fife" little buddy on the " *Andy Griffith Show* ". Just love the guy! He looks like the kind of guy you wouldn't mind hanging with! Forgot to mention that " _Alan Hale Sr"_ played Little John along side " _Errol Flynn_ " in " *The Adventures of Robin Hood* " 🤗

[@BobRiedel]

Why are you showing a picture of Mickey Rooney as Alan Hale, Jr. ? How do you possibly make a mistake like that ? "Facts Verse", really ??? Come on, man - do better !!

[@rosecostanzo341]

Use proper English we don't know what nepo babies are. Thank you Alan for your service to our country. May u and your father rip Two fine actors

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

I bought his old bike from his wife at a garage sale when he was sick at his home in Pac Pal Ca She was really nice to everyone I was surprised that actors were not as well off as I thought they would be. They were on my paper route for the Santa Monica Evening Outlook.

[@angelomisterioso]

Casey Jones, too. I'd forgotten about that one.

[@cdgates1]

Russell Johnson appeared in a episode

[@jonathancaldwell6342]

So Ginger and Mary Ann took credit for the Skipper's cuisine.😂

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

Wasn't that one picture of Mickey Rooney? Dead ringer for sure.

[@haroldbonner5909]

Allen Hale Sr. Invented the flip up theater seats, the process to cook greasless potato chips.

[@paulfogartysongs]

Mickey Rooney at 1.10 lol. Thanks for the clip tho.

[@danielsee1]

Amazing how much he looked like Mickey Rooney when he was young!

[@CLulk]

Seeing this simply reminds one who s sexier? Ginger or Maryann.

[@jeffapplewhite5981]

Every one of the British royal family is this through out history?

[@RobertL.JonesJr-hz8vl]

Happy Heavenly Birthday Alan Hale Jr. (Skipper)

[@FactsVerse]

Thank you so much for the birthday greeting! Have a great evening to you and your family💕

[@RobertL.JonesJr-hz8vl]

@@FactsVerse My Heart and Prayers go out to the Hale Family on the loss of the Husband/Father. I know what yall feel on that because at 12 in 1969 I suffered the loss of my Mom also. And at 66 it still affects me.

[@ftodd1]

False lead in about Gilligan’s Island.

[@jamescanterbury6634]

Why a pic of Mickey Rooney

[@dawnmariehakanen9821]

A wonderful profile of 2 talented men. 🕊🕊

[@jb7591]

It was interesting watching him play a bad guy in hang em high.

[@amandamiller94]

Nepo baby?!? What is a nepo baby?!?

[@AR-dm7ze]

Apparently, it's short for Nepotism. Someone that is given favor or success because of who they are related to.

[@kevinmiller6380]

​@@AR-dm7zeThat's how Jr got his start in show biz, via his dad.

[@AR-dm7ze]

@kevinmiller6380 yes, I know. I was answering a question that someone asked in the comments.

[@chrissullivan5752]

I found out who my daddy was on Maury Povich

[@lorrainejohnson5461]

OMG! I didn't realize that he looked THAT much like his father. One of my favorite movies is "They Drive By Night" and here I thought it was Jr. I never noticed the year that the film was made duh!

[@FactsVerse]

One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

[@readpad9415]

Ummm... One of those photos was Mickey Rooney.

[@artnardone]

Mickey Rooney at video time 1:14 Why?

[@ManuelLabor142]

No secrets here. Scroll on.