Castaway - The Life and Sad Ending® of Alan Hale Jr.

[@texaskidzuk]

I met him in Houston in 1988. He was signing autographs but had to catch a helicopter on the roof of the convention center. One little girl wanted his autograph and was crying as he was leaving. Alan saw this and ran back to her, wiped he eyes, kissed her cheek and signed his autograph on a picture of him. His manager was yell at his to hurry up all the time. My eyes were a bit moist. Such a kind gentleman, I ever saw.

[@cliffordbowman6777]

Learn to spell

[@AutomatedPersonnelUnit_3947]

We used to go to his restaurant when I was a kid in LA, my Dad knew him, they'd have a drink in the bar 👍

[@zeebest1004]

Today he’d be labeled a pedo for doing that!

[@simba34297]

Thanks for sharing!

[@neneshubby]

Everything I ever heard about him was that he was the nicest guy you could ever meet

[@pwnedddddd]

He really played The Skipper perfectly. Loved that show.

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

I always got mad at Gilligan, what a screw up!

[@pwnedddddd]

@@TheLifeandSadEnding 😅

[@KevinMiller-xn5vu]

If Gilligan didn't screw up, the series would have ended. Same with The Incredible Hulk. Had David Banner (Bill Bixby) had found a cure for the Hulk, THAT series would have ended as well.

[@danbuchner28]

I loved to watch Gilligan's Island when growing up. Alan Hale did a great job as the Skipper.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Carroll O'Connor, who played Archie Bunker on All in the Family, auditioned for the role of the Skipper.

[@simba34297]

Top five favorite shows growing up were, Gilligan's Island, and Get Smart etc. It was a great show.

[@KevinMiller-xn5vu]

​@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hcWouldn't have been the same.

[@nadiemequire]

Back in the 70's, my wife and I had dinner at the Lobster Barrel which was on "Restaurant Row" in L.A. Alan Hale Jr. came around and said hello to each table. We had a short but very congenial conversation with the Skipper.

[@williameltringham7559]

My 10 year old granddaughter watches Gilligan's island. That show is timeless .

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

Because they don't show any technology for it to become outdated.

[@wordup897]

@@Thomas-yr9ln They had a radio made out of coconuts and a Geiger counter made out of bamboo.

[@Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

When I was a kid we never missed an episode of Gilligan’s Island. I’m a better person for that. Now, I’m pleased to see, The Skipper is back with his little buddy. Bet they’re singing sea shanties in Heaven! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@michaelhehir8116]

You’re a better person for not having missed an episode of Gilligan’s Island?

[@davidelliott9590]

@@michaelhehir8116 Family time.

[@Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

@@davidelliott9590 Anyone under the age of 50-70 will never understand just how much we needed Gilligan and the Skipper! We were dealing with the Cold War in the news and whispered by our parents! I had repetitive nightmares of a blast of heat from the east and the skin burning off my back, and I wasn’t alone in that horrible state of mind. Anything that took our young minds away from Russians with an atom bomb blowing up North America in general, Canada in particular, was a necessity of our generation. Try to wrap your mind around the stress that caused a bunch of 7 and 8 year old kids! It was a scary time in our young minds! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@DarrylRuiz-s1w]

Many actors resent being identified with one character but Alan.loved playing the Skipper and kids.❤ him

[@PalaniRides]

Tina Louise, for example. :)

[@helkas3316]

Loved the Skipper !. He had great comedic timing and nature.

[@notmyrealname6150]

He seems like he was a great guy. RIP Skipper.

[@robertcoggeshall3071]

Recently went to Hawaii where they filmed the opener with the minnow tour. The show is so iconic.

[@aviatortrucker6285]

If you watch him on TV, you can also see he appeared in an episode of the Andy Griffith show. He referred several times to Barney Fife as little buddy. This was done three years before Gilligan’s Island where he then called Gilligan little buddy. Must’ve been his favorite saying.

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

Good one. Maybe I'll get you to help me with research next time. The pay sucks though.

[@aviatortrucker6285]

@@TheLifeandSadEnding I have this problem where things like that just jump out at me without me trying to notice them. Four instance, I have a whole synopsis on the plot of back to the future three being completely blown out of the water where there would be no storyline as it waswhen it was released.

[@Jdwify]

He also made some appearances on both Green Acres and Perry Mason, where he plays the killer. On Green Acres, he plays a sheriff.

[@JustinBradleyPhotographer]

My second grade teacher was close with him, I didn't discover it until she shared that she would be gone for a day because she had to attend his funeral. I watched every single episode on Fox 11 every single day after school. Great show and I heard nothing but good things about him.

[@Hermit58]

I met him on a golf course in the mid-80s. He was such a nice guy, I couldn't believe it. And he sure was tall!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Thanks for all the laughs and memories Skipper.

[@crivket1235]

Met him when I was a child . ❤ he was so kind , to this little fan .

[@muttnface]

There would not have been a true Skipper on Gilligan's Island without Alan. He was awesome and he always looked like he was enjoying himself. Thank you for your legacy and being able to watch and remember you with the reruns. You bring all of us full enjoyment by being you.

[@chucktilley7155]

And the thing of it is they had already signed Archie Bunker to play the skipper until they saw Hale

[@missconduct6190]

I love the phrase; He was only... because no matter how old they were, they were only...

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

I am only 68. The age he died. Uh-0h.

[@paulnicolosi4792]

I met and talked with him on two separate occasions. He was a very nice guy, with a personality very close to his character as ‘The Skipper’. I think he was just playing himself all those years…

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

That's a cool story.

[@paulnicolosi4792]

@@TheLifeandSadEnding I met Barbara Hale once. Also a wonderful person. She was good friends with Alan, though there weren’t related. He used to call her ‘His little sister’ She said he was an amazing person. They did a low budget science fiction movie together.. ‘Kingdom of the Spiders’ I think.. She told me some funny stories about that experience

[@cdgates1]

​@@paulnicolosi4792Alan also appeared on 2 episodes of Perry Mason

[@johnr.7906]

Growing up in the 1980's I loved Gilligan's Island. I never noticed Mr. Hale's "Hardy impression" before - that's really interesting. He was fantastic - RIP Skipper!!

[@NervousNick]

The Skipper's name on the show was "Jonas Grumby" which was heard on the radio, in the first episode called "Two on a Raft".

[@wadeshull8227]

He also played in Hang em High with Clint Eastwood....One of my fav westerns of all time....This guy was underrated....Always nice to see him on screen

[@billnotice9957]

I heard on the Cancer Unit where he (Alan Hale Jr) died was an orphan child/teenager was dying of Cancer all alone. Alan Hale (Skipper) went into his room and the two bonded. The Child's Nurse said the boy was thrilled the Skipper came and saw him. The boy died later that day with a drawing of him and the skipper on boat heading into the sunset. I cannot find any evidence to confirm that story. But I am going to tell it anyways.

[@josephpowelliii9169]

Beautiful!!!😊

[@fredgervinm.p.3315]

That is a great story, the drawing got me...

[@haroldjuntunen7010]

Love that show can't get enough of the reruns

[@leebryant-y3w]

Wow, if he was in his late 60’s in 1990 then he was in his forties when gilligan was running. I would have guessed late fifties. Thanks for the video, Steve.

[@jimkofron8638]

Such a likeable man.

[@ricmeister73]

How fitting to have his ashes scattered in the Pacific. Bon Voyage. RIP Skipper.

[@HM2SGT]

A nice guy, and we're all grateful for the character he created.

[@DanielDerouselle]

he was a gentle man........R.I.P. little buddy..........

[@Bran08Eman]

Coming from an inner-city upbringing, my impressions were made to ships, tropical islands and beautiful ladies came from that show. Gilligan kept the laughs coming with my family or friends. Enjoyed every episode.

[@garychambers5850]

I remember *Alan Hale SR* in "Robin Hood" with *Errol Flynn* ! One of my favorite Flynn movies! I remember *Alan Hale Jr* in " _Hang' em High"_ with *Clint Eastwood. * (1968) *My Dad* took us to see this at the movies back in the good Old Days. " _Gilligan's Island_ " was a great show back in the 60's. Like " _Lost in Space_ " Me and my little brother faithfully watched each week on CBS 😁😁Loved Alan Hale! He seemed like a really great guy to hang with, and he had that great signature Smile 😁😁☮☮

[@chuckandjenbridges721]

I met him 40 years ago when he was flying out to a fishing lodge i Yukon. I was a cook and made him a hamburger. My claim to fame. Lol. Yes he wore the hat😁

[@VolksdeutscheSS]

"Jonas Grumby", I believe, was the Skipper's television name. What a wonderful man. The entire cast were really great people--look up their bios.

[@PatrickForrest-pv4wv]

I always wanted the last episode of Gilligans island be when someone finally rescues them but when they arrive, Gilligans asleep, they don’t wake him up and leave him behind in fear of him fucking things up again.

[@Jdwify]

Great job. I never knew about the immitating of Oliver Hardy. But, ive greatly enjoyed Gilligan's Island over the last 50 years.

[@jamessimmons7480]

I BELIEVE IT WAS JONAS GRUMBY.

[@floydhelms44]

Your correct.

[@sherlockholmes2703]

Yes It was Jonas Grumby

[@garylowry7731]

Yep that's the name.

[@indigowolf556]

I remember watching Gilligan's Island when I was a kid and it was already in syndication then. But I always just thought it was a fun show to watch.😊

[@CaesiusX]

As a kid, when I first started noticing his dad in films, I was really confused. 🤭 I thought they were the same person for a while! You are right, the resemblance is uncanny. Thanks again for a terrific video. Be well! 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@paulnicolosi4792]

Their voices were identical

[@dakotaseven947]

He was on the western show, “Wild Wild West”. At the end of the episode, James West asked him where is he going on his vacation. Alan replied, “I’m going sailing to a desert island” and they actually played a short from the Gilligans Island song.

[@ImmaTwoPops]

Gilligan didn’t last many seasons,but reruns will be loved forever,” skipper” being one of those reasons

[@riverbender9898]

Always played such likable characters. Thanks.

[@overthehill1958]

I remember him on the Andy Griffith too.

[@ralfievaldes343]

A farmer takes a wife

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Bob Denver also appeared on an episode of The Andy Griffith Show.

[@chucktilley7155]

Skipper played big Jeff Pruitt

[@evinwhiteson4902]

Gilligans island influenced my life and my dreams of island life. I cross oceans since 1991 on a 37 foot sailboat seeking gilligans island. I found many paradises along the way

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I like to spend a week on an island 🏝️

[@kellyk3742]

I remember my parents took me and my Brother to his restaurant .First time I ever saw a live lobster on ice.My dad ate one of those things and I took the claws home for a souvenir. At 59,I will still watch Gilligans Island if I get the chance. Great memories.

[@Digidab]

Thank You Steve for your beautiful work !

[@alexp3752]

A truly beloved gentleman... Without doubt when he left us, Mr. Hale, his talent, integrity and humanity were needed elsewhere...

[@hsheean]

Know what? I'm 60, and if I make it to 68, and had such a huge impact on people's lives, I'd be going out with a smile. I loved watching Alan Hale as a kid, and his timing and comedic delivery are forever a cherished memory for sure. Thx Alan!

[@teresewecker]

Skipper?? I Will Always Love You.. talented,,kind,,handsome...RIP

[@brigcastle]

Loved the way he would, once in a while, borrow Oliver Hardy's breaking the fourth wall when he had enough of Gilligan. He looked at the camera and shook his head for a split second, looked back and continue his character.

[@bloqk16]

The syndicated "Entertainment Tonight" TV show (US) did a profile on Alan Hale many years ago. In that piece, Alan's wife commented that whenever he put on that "captain's hat," he was transformed into "The Skipper" character from Gilligan's Island.

[@dougmorris9317]

I am officially knocked for a loop. Love The Adventures of Robin Hood, thought that WAS Alan Hale! Great memorial, thanks Steve! And yes, you ARE funny 😂👍

[@markhayward7400]

Alan Hale Jr will always be Casey Jones to me ! An indelible - black and white - part of my childhood TV viewing !

[@cdgates1]

Russell Johnson appeared on a episode

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

​@@cdgates1Alan Hale Jr and Russell Johnson also appeared in a 1955 film, Many Rivers to Cross.

[@DarrylAquino-zb9xn]

So sad, but that's my favourite show in the 70's, *** western Australia 🇦🇺

[@robertcontri4087]

My Grandfather, a retired railroad employee, always referred to Alan Hale Jr., as “Casey Jones”. He was a huge fan of the Casey Jones TV serial (1957), in which Hale played the lead character.

[@idbruce]

Surprised this wasn't mentioned about his role as Casey Jones. Hugely popular in Australia in the late 50s.

[@charcoalgriller]

I remember I was stunned when I was watching network tv in the 80’s and he showed up in a commercial for a local boat dealer in Phoenix.

[@eugenevaughan6177]

Alan Hale was in the movie “Thunder in Carolina” that was filmed in my home town of Darlington South Carolina starring Rory Calhoun. I was 10 years old and loved seeing all the film equipment and the methods that scenes ware directed. It was a stock car race movie about the Southern 500 stock car race that occurred every Labor Day.

[@marlenepearson3936]

The cast was wonderful 🎉 I honestly didn't remember his Dad and what he had done. Thank you for bringing his work to my attention 🙏

[@bkfabs]

Very good actor, and a very kind man.

[@kristiernay5684]

Would have been rad to meet the Skipper, but luckily I did get to meet Dawn Wells and she was very genuinely sweet and kind.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

When and where did you meet Dawn Wells?

[@kevindigo22]

I remember Alan Hale Sr for that famous scene in "It Happened One Night" when Gable and Colbert are hitchhiking and Alan Hale Sr is driving the car that stops to pick them up after she hikes her skirt. There is a close up of him stomping on the brakes in that scene. The resemblance between father and son was so great, at first I thought it was Jr in the movie with Gable and Colbert, until I realized the dates would not work. I grew up watching Gilligan's Island reruns for years as a kid....so Jr will always be the skipper to me.

[@glenstriper]

He made appearances at the boat show when it was at the Anaheim convention center. A rather quiet gentleman, he drove an orange and gray primered ford pinto wagon.

[@ricks200192117]

Your Joke at the end was hilarious, Al is probably still laughing.

[@HM2SGT]

*I remember about 20 years ago there was a reality show that pitted two teams consisting of boat captains, scientists, movie stars Etc in a Gilligan themed contest. It disappeared pretty quickly when one of the Skippers had a heart attack on the beach and died*

[@Quantum-Omega]

An absolute legend

[@djallen16]

Thanks for sharing.i enjoyed the video.

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianwhite1189]

As I recall, for a time he was a greeter at a restaurant in the Marina Del Rey. Kinda fun to see him there.

[@ayutthayatrojan]

RIP AH JR -- we miss you. ❤😂🎉😢❤.

[@americansfirst1095]

Thanks! Great information. Like you....I grew up with them. It was some great years,

[@ericfreshcorn3590]

Rest in Peace Skipper Hey i love your Sinclaire Sign

[@normbittner3762]

He was good on The Andy Griffith show in an episode or two.

[@gonavy1]

Another great video Steve. Thanks

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

Thanks 👍

[@edwardoalvarez5566]

Great actor.

[@johnderfler5183]

I remember Alan Hale Sr from a movie with Humphrey Bogart, George Raft, and Ida Lupino called They drive by night. 1940.

[@kristinejackson8268]

He also had some parts in clint Eastwood movies. Like hang him high and more.he always showed up at the la boat show.

[@greggcoop1223]

My mother in law, went to school with Bob " Gillagan" Denver. She said he was nothing like his character on GILAGANS ISLAND. She said he was a guy whom you would cross to the other side of the street to avoid!!

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I guess that Bob Denver wasn't very nice in real life.

[@deano6912]

He had a great smile.

[@SlicerJen]

He lived a full life. The sadness is derived from those that will miss him.

[@Dakota-xi6cg]

Loved him in the movie "It happened on 5th Avenue" my favorite movie of all time.

[@JeffreyCotle]

I loved Gilligan's island. 😊

[@bradhayescamoman9348]

Ive made the mistake of him & his dad being the same.. Looked very much alike!

[@GlenSeymour]

Check out Alan Hale Sr in Gentleman Jim. Very funny and you can see the arm lifting shtick and just jovial persona!

[@thrashpondopons8348]

Never saw the Mr. Hardy Shtick before... but I definitely do now that you mention it!! & Sr. also starred with Mr. Flynn in 'Desperate Journey'... which also starred Ronald Reagan!

[@drk321]

Lovable actor. I remember a news story about him chasing a robber or thief out of his restaurant with an axe in his hand (Alan held the axe).

[@victorjeffers1993]

Alan Hale Jr. also appeard on Gunsmoke i believe and on the Deputy !

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

He was also in the Clint Eastwood movie, Hang 'Em High.

[@brianbaker-h8c]

RIP to a great man!

[@cliftonwaldrep4238]

During the early 80's, my brother and I had the opportunity to eat at Alan Hale's Lobster Barrel on La Cienega in Hollywood. While eating, we heard his voice and turned around and yelled out, "Hey Skipper!" He walked over and shook our hands and asked us how the food was. The food is great we told him and he smiled and told us to enjoy our meals. The restaurant closed down shorty after, but we were sure glad to have had met the Skipper! ⛴ Many decades later I was hire by CBS and worked at their studio where they had filmed the series, out in Studio City, California. The swamp is no longer there,. It's an office building now. But near the building there was a plaque stating the filming location of the Gilligan's Island show.❤

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

What kind of job did you have at CBS?

[@artvandelay409]

Such an uplifting video. When you're at the end of your life and you're dying....who the hell doesn't have a sad ending? lol

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

Glad I was able to amuse you.

[@eyesjamesq]

You're videos are always informative and interesting.

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

I appreciate that!

[@chrisbrooks5635]

You have a great voice and content.

[@jmc32007]

Lovable guy

[@tonymanitta7078]

Thank you for the information.

[@californiaman4000]

I laugh every single time Skipper chases Gilligan around the island. Not to mention in 1 episode Skipper sneezed whenever he's near Gilligan due to being allergic to him. Anyway PLEASE DO the Life and Sad Ending of Bob Crane.

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

Bob Crane. Ok, we'll see. Oh the blood.

[@lawrencelampke6007]

Might need an R or X rating for that story😊

[@marktercsak9728]

He loved what he did and he shared his love with the world , not a bad way to go.

[@JustFortheRecord66]

Loved Alan Hale Jr

[@KevinRichards-my5oj]

68 is still a young age. It's sad he passed away at that age. RIP 😔

[@mikejensen-nv7nr]

I loved Gilligan”s Island when I was a kid growing up he was a great actor

[@Saltysailor83]

He’s a UNITED STATES COAST GUARD veteran!

[@landonpotts6815]

Great job on this video.

[@TheLifeandSadEnding]

Thank you! You are kind.

[@douglasthompson9482]

Jonas Grumby was his name. A true gentleman, loved by millions.

[@Mark-mm1ke]

While he was most famous for his role as Skipper, I also remember him on the series Cheyenne with Clint Walker. He played several shows starting in 1955. I thought he was a very talanted actor, and it looke like he enjoyed being on the show.

[@jayjay-bz3rr]

Wow! I didn’t know this. Very interesting

[@timmartin3927]

It Happened on Fith Avenue. Great film