Gilligan's Island "Dream Sequence" Set SECRETS That You Never Noticed Before!

[@laurenanderson61]

The brain switching episode was my absolute favorite!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Back to Gilligan's! I was just e-chatting with Denny Craswell, co author with Jim Donna of 'Liar Liar Pants On Fire' by their band, 'The Castaways' from 1960s Minneapolis MN, about the immortality that being featured in a Gilligan's episode ( with the women performing as The Honeybees) wil give the song. Even as fans of one-hit wonder music fade and dwindle, the seeming immortality of Gilligan's Island as a show, keeps everything associated with the show living long long long into the future, outliving ALL of us. Clever to use the dungeon set in these 3 episodes...I like how they cleverly write in ways to be off-island.

[@jons.6216]

The funniest scenes to me in the Boris Balankoff episode was when the professor and Mary Ann get their personalities switched and she's walking around all serious and stoic while he's going around all daintily! Haha!

[@dianetheisen8664]

I know, right ✅ ⁉️

[@gerrydeviller1089]

Rick, I absolutely LOVE the way you tie things together and even take it a step further and talk about "real life" things showing up in dreams! Wouldn't it be cool if that was in the head's of the writers as well! Another great job! Keep up the GREAT work you are doing!

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

I loved this episode. The idea of a remote island with a castle on it is so cool.

[@Jared_Wignall]

I always love hearing about these little facts that we may have either missed or not thought much about. Thank you for the video Rick, keep up the great work!

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

After watching The Staircase/HBOMax, Lovey really looks like Toni Collette in that blonde wig.

[@ddavenpAZ]

Whoa!!! This was one of your deepest videos to date! I mean the idea of reusing the set I get, but your logical conclusion regarding the dream association and connection with past experiences, truly blew me away! I never gave much thought to dreams, but after listening to you today, I have a new perspective on the whole process! Thank you so much for lessons learned. 🙏

[@Liasisws]

Great theory! Yes I noticed many times that the three DUNGEON SET(S) are the same.

[@jazzyj22w58]

I never noticed the dungeon set as being reused and I usually notice things like that. But Gilligan's Island is one of my faves, and I still watch it to this day when it's on.

[@sallyn2393]

Not just deep diving here, lots of deep thinking! Your thoughts about the dreams are very interesting. Enjoyed this very much!😊👍👍👍👍

[@kyleedwards9632]

I like the way they reused the Dungeon set

[@richschwartz8004]

So cool I never realized that the dungeon set was used in that many episodes.

[@kevinconnolly1263]

Another awesome video Mr. Nineg!

[@ricknineg]

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[@curtriceennis2924]

Hey Rick. TY for bringing all this to our attention. I have watched and rewatched - and rewatched - this series so many times over the years. But never noticed how the "Dungeon Set" was reused in those episodes you mentioned here. Guess it's a case of "not seeing what's right in front of your eyes." LOL !!! Thank you for offering the video to us, too. I've never seen that whole "rescue" movie before even though I've seen the whole series as many times as I have. So, it'd be a nice gift. TY again.

[@SirKnight1096]

I loved all these shows you have listed. When I was a child, I got to meet Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe from Emergency! As well as Martin Milner and Kent McCord from Adam-12. They were at Car Shows back in the 70's. I think some boat shows, too. I remember The Shirelles performed at the one Mantooth and Tighe were at.

[@byronbrewer33]

Rick, perfect pairing of your giveaway ("Rescue" movie) with the only episode ever of Gilligan's Island where the castaways physically leave the Island . As a kid, when I realized this I was fascinated. Kept waiting for it to happen again but never did till first GI movie. Thanks for this enjoyable memory. Stay positive, stay hopeful! 👍

[@aquatarkus2022]

Amazing that Mrs. Howell looks so much younger as Cinderella.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

EXCELLENT deduction on those sets! I certainly would have never come up with that tie-in on my own!

[@arkhamh757]

Thanks for the Dungeon Set synopsis. I'll have to watch the Boris Balankoff episode. I always liked Vito Scotti when he played different characters in several Columbo episodes.

[@chilecayenne]

Heck, I think "I" have had a dream set in that same Dungeon Set myself...haha.

[@gailwatson4927]

I never noticed before. Thanks Rick.

[@klev0036]

I’m glad they were creative how they reused the Dungeon Set.

[@georgeshelton6281]

In other words, the same sets were being used.

[@richarddonahue3565]

Love the way you showed the sets being one and only dressed up a little different. As aforementioned, movie/TV sets are of the utmost interest to me.

[@ricknineg]

Glad you enjoyed it, Richard!

[@richarddonahue3565]

@@ricknineg I just came along to your KZbins. Love 'em to say the least. Movie sets, etc. are/have been a big interest to me. Was to CA, on my way to a wedding in summer 2019, and went to Universal, Warner Bros and Paramount and was in heaven. First two, I took the most expensive tours and Paramount the cheaper of the two. The most expensive one had no more room. Have you heard about Sony and the other tour's? I can't remember the other studio name now. When I am out there, again, I will go to the more expensive Paramount one. On a side note, pls put the Amtrak California Zephyr train ride on your future travel plans. I went from Chicago to Emeryville (San Francisco) and the views of the west are SUPERIOR to say the least. A frd told me if it many years ago and I built it in the aforementioned trip as I live in South Carolina. I live in the suburbs of Charleston. The crew was just SUPER too. I wrote a complimentary letter, about the crew, upon returning. I just slept in the coach seat, as it reclines, and the berth was the cheapest sleeping accommodations and that price was not in my budget. It was $138 and Amtrak have me $100 off for applying for their credit card. $38 for that trip was a steal. Also, if you use your Amtrak card on board you get 20% off anything you buy including meals. Met a lot of people, at meals, in the dining car. Was a GREAT trip and I would not hesitate to take it again either. After getting my Amtrak c/card, I use that in lieu of a debit card. Due to covid, I am racking up points galore as well as getting some travel point deals from them too. Earned points can be used for other things besides Amtrak if you are interested. They give a list on their website. I plan on taking some of the other Amtrak trips too. I heard, from a formerprincipal, that the trip up the west coast (USA) has great views on it too. Do you have any info or sites to look at on the Murder She wrote backlot sites, sound stages, etc.? I like any mystery movie. We'll have to keep in touch. I am a teacher, so I have extended time to travel in the summer. I have to get going as I have some things to do. Great "meeting" you. Rich Donahue

[@ricknineg]

Wonderful and so happy to hear you enjoy my videos. I have over 1,500 so enjoy!

[@venomhemi3914]

oh yeah! yep, you're right I never noting that before, same dungeon. yep! good catch.

[@ricknineg]

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[@maggieg8200]

These series are ones I grew up with. Had to have the DVDs when they came out! Thanks for the fresh perspective on these episodes!

[@entertainingCed]

i was too young to pay attention to the dungeon set being reused. these were usually reruns after school. it was my break away school and the day. great job!

[@ricknineg]

Thank you!

[@jehobden]

I'm glad the producers were able to reuse the dungeon set AND the mansion set. I do think it's a pity that the Balinkoff episodes (I'm pretty sure Balinkoff reappeared in Season 3.) were set in the reality of GILLIGAN'S ISLAND rather than as dream sequences. Because of this, the show was officially turned into a fantasy show, which it wasn't before. HAPPY DAYS did the same, I think, when it redid the closing scene of "My Favorite Orkan" to make Mork think Richie had just had a dream when he was in Richie's reality. I'd love to see that HD episode as it was originally broadcast, when it WAS a dream that Richie had.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Rick, I love Gilligan's Island but I never picked up on the fact that they used the Dungeon Set in several episodes!!! I'm also a big fan of Vito Scotti, he was a guest in countless shows including I Love Lucy!!! Thanks for sharing another exciting video!!! 👍👍🙂

[@miketype1each]

He played in several episodes of Columbo and was brilliant in each one.

[@davescrimshaw7781]

The dungeon set has some similarities to the Munster's home - specifically when the Skipper falls backward into what is on the Munsters - a phone booth

[@devilman2465]

Dungeon Set - great episode. I also noticed that the mad scientist's house exterior was used in THE MONKEES too.

[@jennyrine7216]

Enjoyed the Dungeon Set video.

[@randymichaels1947]

Thanks so much Rick for all of your work. I really enjoyed the dungeon set info you gave us!

[@jack2breeze]

That flew over my head. Never knew the dungeon set was reused.

[@tammyevans7333]

Great episode. Love he creepinessl

[@visitandolosclasicos]

I didnt knew what they did with the Dungeon Set. Gilligan's was one of my favorite 60's sitcoms growing up, ty rick for making such Informative videos !!!

[@jeffbax1966]

I always liked the dream sequences.

[@georgeshelton6281]

Mrs. Howell looked pretty funny and phony as Cinderella.

[@D4ng3r0usD]

I really like your eye for detail and telling the back stories I never would have known.

[@darlags9013]

I would have LOVED to work on the DUNGEON SET and the costumes of Gilligan's Island. I made my 11 year old grand daughter the Gilligan's Island Characters for her 11th Birthday in May along with the Island theme & spider cave. I think the DUNGEON Set may be our next project since it's so versatile. 😁 Thanks for the info on our favorite show.

[@robjeanbras1130]

In the episode where the Professor makes the lie detector, in the final scene, Gilligan is using it and says "I like spinach." and the machine goes crazy indicating he's lying, but when the crate of radioactive seeds wash ashore, Gilligan says his favorite vegetable is spinach. I noticed this when I was a kid watching reruns.

[@mikeweber3685]

I thought the machine blew up when he lied about one of Mary Anne's coconut cream pies that went missing.

[@dennistietz9363]

I never caught that they used the Dungeon Set again in the dream scenes, thank you for the video- very interesting. 👍🙏😁

[@brianrebmann5398]

Thanks for a great video. It's fun to learn these details about this dungeon set and about Gilligan's Island. It's always entertaining to learn about these classic shows; keep up the great work.

[@cadeevans4623]

Oh I remember this dream sequence rick this was a great episode that Dr was not friendly at all he does promise to rescue them but he don't go through with it love this one love the creepy set looks like a haunted house love the dungeon thanks for sharing and pointing out remember that prairie as well Mrs Howell as Cinderella thanks Rick

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@Cade Evans the actor whom portrayed Dr Boris Blakinoff appeared in 4 episodes. Two the Dr and 2 from a season 1 episode as a Japanese sailor.

[@kevinsbookcase59]

Well... I guess I will be paying more attention to my dreams from now on!!! 😂 I read a lot of horror books, so a Dungeon Set would come in handy as a backdrop. Why let a good set idea go to waste? 🤔 If you got 'em, use 'em!! 🤣

[@ricknineg]

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[@tiffanyb.7596]

Gilligans Island is one of my favorite shows. Super creative! Delightfully funny! The kind of TV we love to settle down after a long day in this crazy world we have nowadays. Just happy fun! Always appreciate your videos Rick! I learn something new every single time! I always come away from them wondering how I missed some of these wonderful easter eggs you give us. 😃🙌 I have that fun movie so good luck to the winners!! 💃🏻🕺🏽

[@ricknineg]

Thanks Tiffany!

[@tootalazaaz]

I really never noticed that they where the same sets. They sure are though. I already have the dvd of Gilligan’s Return. It was nice to see almost all of them back together.

[@billbeverly2864]

In the past I have noticed the Dungeon Set in the first two episodes you talked about but this is the first time I noticed the relationship with the Vampire dream.

[@mikegrappone9078]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to make these!

[@DogtownTradingCo]

I'll bet that dungeon set was used in several movies along with Gilligan's Island. I've never seen these two episodes, so I'll have to look for them

[@al007italia]

I thought the same thing as you when I saw the 1st shot from the Cinderella dream. & the Dracula castle being the same castle as well. I think you are spot on about how you explain the similarities between the dungeon/castle and where they were in the dreams. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@sandymiller7014]

Same house was used on The Andy Griffith show - Andy, Barneyand Gomer go in looking for Opie's baseball.

[@glb6]

Once again, great content!

[@stephene.barbin8036]

Thank you for all of your insightful videos. I remember seeing all of those episodes over (and over) the years, but never made the connections to the same dungeon set.

[@sarahn.4775]

Interesting! I love spotting reused sets, costumes, and props! Also I love Vito Scotti.😄

[@martinbeneteau309]

Yes I did notice the dungeon set in both the episodes. As well as the first floor used in two episodes. Those are among my favorite GI episodes.

[@EPShockley]

While I did notice the Balinkoff & vampire home sets were the same, I didn’t even think about the dungeon/Cinderella sets. (Good catch, Rick!) BTW… The correct title of the “vampire” episode is, “Up AT Bat”. That, along with “the Producer” are my top fave episodes! One more thing… It’s the Skipper who actually tells Gilligan that he saw a bat like that in Mexico, & that he was bitten by a vampire bat, & his little buddy absolutely believes him. (I’ve long wondered… Of Gilligan thought he’d turn into a vampire, thinking he was bitten by a vampire bat… Then, why didn’t he think he would turn into a fruit (No! Not “that kind”!🤦‍♂️), when he found out that it was a fruit bat?😉😁😆

[@RichardRitenour0522]

Not sure how much more knowledge i can cram into this ole brain of mine Rick lol Keep 'em coming, excellent stuff!

[@dianetheisen8664]

I received The Lucy Show DVD 📀. Love it❗ Now, to business: Dungeon Set. I thought those 3️⃣ sets were the same and your explanation makes total sense. The brain 🧠 switching episode was hysterical 🤣. Gilligan's Island 🏝 is one of my favorite shows.

[@ricknineg]

Awesome! So glad you are enjoying the DVD set

[@edspeer3246]

Dungeon sat, never thought about it but it does make sense always like your reactions.

[@joeyrivful]

"the dungeon set" looked great I never connected the dots that the set was used over again. Good find.

[@paulstan9828]

Dungeon Set. Pretty interesting. I’ve seen these episodes so many times and never recognized the reusing of the sets. Good catch. Wonder how many other movies or shows used these sets also?

[@randomjeff3398]

🤠🤠Hello Mr. rick nineg. Thanks for another great video. Dungeon Set🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

[@ricknineg]

Much appreciated!

[@lesliewells1062]

I love your videos, especially the ones about everyone's favorite castaways!! That is so cool when you point things out like that. I read something by Alan Hale Jr's wife that was so sad--she said he came home and told her the show had been canceled and he sat down and cried his eyes out!! He loved being the Skipper! Have you ever thought about making a video about the episode where Gilligan is keeping a diary? That has always been my favorite episode!! Thanks!!

[@ricknineg]

Interesting episode choice….the one, well second one with the Japanese sailor right?

[@lesliewells1062]

@@ricknineg I don't remember one with a diary and a Japanese sailor. The one I'm thinking of is Gilligan is keeping a diary and all the people on the island are imagining all the bad stuff about them he's writing in it. And they keep trying to get the diary away from him and he gets sick of it. So they are all together and he throws it off a cliff into the ocean. Then, all the people except Gilligan are on the beach one day and the diary washes on shore and they get it and read it--waterproof paper and pen, pretty high tech, maybe the professor invented it for him, LOL!!!--and they find out he wrote all nice things about how great all the people on the island are. I just love that episode!!!

[@morganm9040]

Never noticed the set recycling. But Boris Balenkoff did appear again when he hypnotized the castaways to become his servants and Gilligan drove around the island in the rattan car with pedal power and the rope belt. The car looked like a pre design model for the Scion xb.

[@socermomuva]

The dungeon set information was very good thank you for these informative videos and we’re keeping a great show alive and bringing back good memories of our childhood great job!

[@ricknineg]

Much appreciated!

[@daveogarf]

Very Insightful, Rick!

[@rager1969]

The house and dungeon look familiar to me. If we want to play a game of continuity or what makes sense, I'd posit that the Dr. never took him to his island and switched minds, but kept them on Gilligan's Island and hypnotized them. After all, how could this fully built-out mansion exist on another unknown island and how could you transfer minds between people? Maybe, they all saw the same movie or TV show before going on the three hour tour, so in their dream state, they would draw upon that. Hell, maybe they attended a screening of a new movie or TV show. The Howell's may have been VIPs or investors, Ginger may have been up for a role and "the rest" were contest winners And after the screening, they were all treated to a three hour tour. Of course, Skipper and Gilligan would've needed to be at that screening, maybe because their providing the tour allowed them to take part in the screening. How's that for supposing and retconning? I prefer to just suspend all disbelief and not look at any of this too hard.

[@davidjames666]

I watched reruns as a kid back in the 80’s and 90’s. I recall the “Dungeon set” in a few episodes, but never put it together that it was the same. back in the 90’s, tv’s were not HD, and I did not have the DVD set as it was not available yet

[@francistubolino8810]

Never caight this, but loved the dream sequences episodes.❤

[@janiveer]

What a great video! love the insights into the "island"

[@ricknineg]

Thank you so much!

[@mitzyb.5626]

I really enjoy your videos. I never knew about this Dungeon Set scenes.

[@Bluebird590]

Remember in the seventies I wouldn't miss any of the episodes such as Japanese soldier , wrong way, bean stalk Russian cosmonauts, Radiation vegetable seeds, satellite that fell from the sky and Gilligan left the cover on the pot, Giant spider that was in the cave Gilligan on the jet pack, Mr howl as the gold minor in saloon , Gilligan as the president, glue on the stage during talent show Butterfly scene they painted it's wings, Polynesian headhunters, jungle boy , Gilligan being hunted down by the hunter with rifle, the scene they repaired the minnow with glue and the glue eventually failed on the beach and Gilligan was standing in the center of the mess , ghost with the sheet flowing mini submarine Eva she was duplicate of ginger and left the island Some I recall great 👍

[@TheVerbalVolley]

Great stuff, Rick! Thanks for sharing it with us. I was wondering...near the beginning of your video, there was the viewing of a wooden "main staircase". Was that the same main staircase used for the soap opera, "Dark Shadows"? It looks pretty similar to the Dark Shadows "main staircase" that I used to watch in reruns years ago.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

I thought of the Dark Shadows set, too!

[@moviesgalore9947]

Going to Balinkoff's castle island is the only time the castaways got off their island.

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

The actor whom portrayed Dr Boris Balkinoff appeared in 3 episodes! Two as Dr Boris Balkinoff and one episode from season 1 episode as a Japanese Sailer. He was portrayed by American Italian actor Vito Scotti.

[@ricknineg]

Correct! Slight correction, two as a Japanese Sailor. One episode was the OG sailor one, second was the one where the castaways have their own versions of what happened when the sailor came. Many scenes were reshot

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@@ricknineg Yes, I remember and they used a stunt double for Tina Louise aka Ginger whom fights him in the flashback episode!

[@astroman30]

He was also in the movie "The Godfather."

[@davidcrowther5455]

I have noticed scenes using the same sets especially in "I Love Lucy" and "Gilligan's Island". I am pointing out that Boris Balinkov does NOT make an appearance in 'THE DUNGEON SET'. Igor is the only protagonist in the dungeon scenes. Good work Rick!

[@donnicholas7552]

I remember seeing all the episodes mentioned. It makes sense they'd reuse the sets for a dream/nightmare sequence.

[@theda850two]

It's likely that we've seen "this" Dungeon Set in other productions also, maybe patterned after Dark Shadows ? ? Thanks NineG

[@JBIRDRN8]

That is one of my most favorite episodes with the changing skipper into Ginger etc! I did notice that the dungeons were the same.

[@mikeslater6246]

The Skipper and Mrs Howell's brains were switched. Ginger's brain was switched with Igor. Remember, Ginger with the one that broke them loose using Igor's strength. And Igor loved being in Ginger's body. He said, feels good.

[@jonathanholland8133]

Nice thread but I'm going to say budget budget budget and not intellectual design is the reason for the set reuse. However tying all those threads together is really cool, shows great attention to detail, makes a great combined storyline for sure and shows your are a master of the Gilligan's Island genre. Well done!

[@stevebraccia2641]

love when people create these vids. Dungeon set.

[@ricknineg]

Thank you! Make sure to subscribe, it’s free, so that you can see more videos of mine that are similar

[@PaulTesta]

DUNGEON SET Rick, another great episode! The brain-swapping episode is one of my favorites. Yet, I never noticed the shared sets. Have you ever done an episode on how many GI episodes included dream sequences? I can't think of another sitcom that included as many dream sequences as GI did.

[@ricknineg]

Thank you! Yes I have. Here is the video I’ve made several years ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4SVhpKEd9KVm7M

[@PaulTesta]

@@ricknineg Of course you did! I should've just assumed it, Rick. Great job with that episode. I liked and left a comment too. And even back 5 years ago, you signed off with your signature "Be Hopeful" message.

[@ricknineg]

Haha yes I did, thank you!!

[@PamperedPetz]

So cool.

[@joemanzo4453]

Another great segment! I did notice the same mansion set in the vampire episode but I did not notice it in the Cinderella dream sequence so thanks for pointing it out Rick!

[@ricknineg]

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[@Hernik_der_Herzhaft]

Love the info on the Dungeon Set

[@ColonialTwinFollies]

Dungeon Set... Rick, I had heard somewhere (maybe from you) that had there been a 4th season, the Castaways would have ventured off the island on occasion, only to return each time. Also, I believe Sherwood Schwartz wanted to make each subsequent movie after Rescue have the same formula where the Castaways get off the island, then somehow end up back on the same island by the end. I think that would have stayed true to the original series premise.

[@terryqueen3233]

Dungeon set! You have my credentials

[@georgeshelton6281]

The friendly physician could've been a Halloween episode. Thrte aren't very many Gilligan's Island Christmas episodes.

[@astroman30]

My favorite episode of the doctor.

[@hungfao]

That upper set appears to resemble the old Dark Shadows set.

[@WV_Weasel]

Of course the dungeon set would spark dreams in the castaways.

[@terrygodfrey1426]

Dungeon set love Gilligan's Island

[@sauluribe7082]

I admit I never noticed the reuse of that set. Although Gilligan showed the most crazy dreams Mary Anne had one too. Pity not everyone else's dream was shown. Gilligan was a spy, dictator , ship captain and boy vs giant.

[@chaswr]

Hope the Dungeon Set is still up for grabs!

[@gregorywilliams8555]

Credit Da L8t Allan Hale 4 Willin 2 Dress N Drag On Da Show! Now Dats A True Professional(IMPO)!

[@Tim-57]

Thanks Rick🙂 I am wondering if those sets were built for something else, then reused for the Castaway's.

[@tomrobertson6747]

I think it's a stretch to believe that the writers intended the audience to understand that there was a connection between these episodes. They were just saving money by reusing the set.

[@mikeslater6246]

I was thinking pretty much the same thing. And the dungeon set layout is not an exact duplicate either. If you look closely at the stairs to the dungeons they appear to have drastically different angles at the first landing. My wife's father used to transport a lot of materials in California for movies. Reuse of scenery was a logical thing to save money. Sets were and are expensive to build.

[@egggnome6266]

I also wonder if the foyer of Boris Balinkoff's mansion isn't the redressed foyer of Collinswood from Dark Shadows. I thought of that when you brought up Gilligan thinking he was a vampire. :)

[@jasonjmarchi]

Hey Rick, I wonder what other TV shows or movies the Dungeon Set was used in?

[@dbfcrell8300]

I'll say it again, Gilligan's island is NOT something you pick apart for its idiosyncrasies with the intent to make it makes sense. It's comfort food in the form of entertainment. It's not to make sense of their situation. If anything, it's to come away with it positive sense for people who obviously care about each other. Rick's ability to find the trivia and minutia of the show is fine if you want to see it, but I can't imagine anybody wanting to know this much about it. I wish I never knew that Tina Louise wasn't a happy costar and Sherwood Schwartz made millions on the show and gave none of it to the cast. In the opposite light, it's good to know that Dawn Wells is exactly as sweet as her role Marianne and was life-long friends with Bob Denver and Natalie Schaefer. Again, I just don't wanna know too much, and I'm sure many others are un-intrigued by all the effort put into the dirt and Secrets. Yes, I can just not watch it, but I love what Rick talks about with other shows and movies so I'm subscribed. He keeps finding stuff about GI and it keeps being suggested to me and won't stop. UGH!