Gilligan's Island!--Facts You Probably DID NOT Know about the Cast!

Gilligan's Island!--Facts You Probably DID NOT Know about the Cast!
Gilligan's Island is a much beloved show. But digging deeper into the entire cast and learning this little known facts will get you to enjoy the show even more! Share this with you family and friends and I'm sure they will enjoy it as well. Which is your favorite fact?
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[@alvinwine5665]

The best show on TV ever no one got killed no violence no hate just great comedy as Russell stated it made my childhood in the 60' s and 70' s such a memorible time thanks to all the cast God bless them all , each were interesting, and amazing people

[@andrewbell7047]

Hi Rick. Love the review about Gilligans island. Most interesting fact for me was the fact that Natalie Schaeffer and Dawn Wells were such good friends and that Dawn looked after Natalie during her illness. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Dawn around 1994 in Michigan when she was in town near Detroit for a book signing of her recipe book. She was delightful to talk to and I was thrilled to meet her.She was fascinated at the time about the O.J. Simpson trial so that pin points around the time of when we met. Interesting fact, I met her the night she arrived in from LA at the hotel she was staying at near Royal Oak Michigan and John F. Kennedy Junior was also staying at the hotel that night and walked by us while we were chatting with her in the hotel lobby. Dawn went to the front desk to leave a note for John John to see if he would be available for a drink later that night. Unfortunately he wasn’t available as I found out the next day from Dawn.

[@lisanealy1703]

Absolutely!! Amazing cast. Loved Skipper!!

[@lisanealy1703]

@@andrewbell7047 Wow! Cool story!

[@tanmaxwell4599]

A off beat show - with a seasoned character cast - of individual character actors.

[@natefaust7790]

The Island they show as Gilligan's island is just off a few miles from Oahu, Hawaii I was in the Navy and my 2nd ship changed ho.e ports to Pearl harbor, that's why i know that. The intro from the harbor of the SS Minnow was filmed in California, not Hawaii.

[@Ferreal92]

I remember meeting Alan Hale Jr. many years after Gilligan's Island ended, when I was in Jr. High. My friends and I went up to him to say hello and he couldn't have been sweeter. He even went into character while joking around with us. I've been a huge fan of this man and the show ever since.

[@emcash7042]

That’s awesome! 🤩💛

[@texasjetman]

awesome

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Russell Johnson ( The Professor ) was a navigator in the Air Force during WW2. His B-25 plane was shot down while bombing Japanese targets in the Philippine Islands, and he broke both of his ankles when the plane crashed into the sea. He received the Purple Heart for his injuries, and was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1945.

[@dwaynefarnsworth3615]

The Air Force did not exist in 1945.

[@thesilverprincess]

@@dwaynefarnsworth3615 yes it did. Check your facts. Edit: Even if it was technically part of the army, the original commenters story is unchanged by the technicality

[@CaesarInVa]

@@thesilverprincess Strictly speaking, he's right. Technically, it was the US Army Air Forces at the time. If memory serves, between 1926 and 1941 (or '42), the branch of the Army responsible for aerial warfare was known as the US Army Air Corps, which was subsequently renamed the US Army Air Forces (as mentioned, sometime around '41 or '42). It was not known officially as the "Air Force" until the Defense Act of 1947 created a separate service (the Department of the Air Force). Its interesting to note the the CIA was created by virtue of the same legislative act.

[@adriaandeleeuw8339]

@@dwaynefarnsworth3615 US Army Air Force

[@alexisdiva9]

@@thesilverprincess Agree - my favorite uncle (passed on in 2008) served in the Air Force during WWII - he never mentioned seeing Russell there but that doesn't mean he didn't.

[@bradwatson1048]

I got to meet Dawn Wells about 1980 - she'd been a student with a dear friend at the University of Washington Drama School, and came thru Seattle with the National Tour of "They're Playing Our Song"... Got to meet her in the dressing room, and later we all adjourned to her hotel room for a lively bit of reminiscing and beverages. Sweet, sweet lady.

[@Rockhound6165]

Dawn Wells was such a natural beauty. No silicone, no botox, no plastic surgery. And it's a shame that none of the cast really did anything after the show ended.

[@staceyharper7827]

Most of the cast of Gilligan's island were typecast. It was hard for them to get serious roles.

[@texasjetman]

So sad we lost her during Covid, not sure if it was COVID related, but still very sad. She was a beautiful soul and passed at age 82

[@karlurban5401]

Love the fact about Dawn Wells caring for Natalie Schaefer. She was a sweetie on the show and apparently in real life.

[@camickelson]

So true, very caring.

[@dianetheisen8664]

I agree.

[@foxwolf316]

a lot of fans really did like dawn, she was nice, and kind, getting a lot of fan mail Is crazy to see, deppending how many she got during the show, witch Is crazy, Dawn was the best and loved by many fans, and she will be missed, She was AMAZING.

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

Johnson & Welles were on an infotainment show, of which I was a regular. They were both kind & gracious people. Dawn told me that her & Russ had become like father/daughter. Russel reminded me of Santa Claus. He sported a white beard and was as jolly as old St. Nick. Spending the morning with them is something I will never forget. I had told Dawn, that being a young teen at the time, that I preffered Ginger, and that I hope she'd understand. She simply replied, "Oh that's ok ... I want to give you a big hug, anyway ... and she did. Both could not have been any sweeter.

[@russs250]

Love the show. Very huge part of my childhood, I’m 53 now and when I get stressed or worried I watch some episodes, it’s my best therapy.

[@garypelphrey7250]

I met Dawn Wells in Princeton WV when she did a tribute for the Veterans on Valentine's Day 2019.... she still looks great at 80....

[@johnd.1849]

I loved how “The Professor” could build a radio out of a coconut...but couldn’t fix a two foot hole in their boat.

[@ricknineg]

When did he build that radio out of the coconut? The entire boat came apart so there was nothing to fix

[@johnd.1849]

rick nineg: Wrong. Pause the video at 1:46. The Captain is looking at the hole in the boat hull.

[@ricknineg]

OK, that was from the pilot episode. I’d like to see the episode where he built a radio out of a coconut. He did not do that. In fact, they had a radio which they regularly used and kept up with its maintenance. Season one episode eight the professor was trying to make nails to be able to put boards on the boat. The nails never worked. So, they took a Rubber-like material and boarded up the entire boat, however this made the boat completely rip itself apart board by board.

[@thebonesaw..4634]

And if you're really going to be pedantic, which hole on the boat are you referring to? If you look at the background for the later seasons' title card, with the color photo of the boat on the beach, besides that so-called "two foot hole" on the starboard side towards the front, it's revealed that there is a second, much larger hole on the starboard side towards the rear of the boat, which is at least 6 or 7 feet long and two feet high. This damage is especially obvious if you look in between the credits for Russel Johnson and Dawn Wells. So, the damage to the Minnow was not insubstantial.

[@swirledworld340]

once the boat floats the engine was probably effed

[@alansheedy3956]

I didn't know Dawn received the most fan mail. But, it doesn't surprise me. Or her relationship with Natalie. Makes me love her even more.

[@ricknineg]

Yep, Dawn received the most Fanmail of anyone on the show including Gilligan and Ginger!

[@robertpolityka8464]

Wow! I like the mother/daughter relationship between Natalie and Dawn.

[@beachwalker2574]

I’m still a huge fan of Gilligan’s island for 50+ years Never knew any of the info that you provided Thank you ! And Nicely done ! Fantastic narrative

[@adamtarleton1537]

I still remember when the Castaways turned Hamlet into a musical, with Phil Silvers directing. "To Be or Not To Be" was a classic jam.

[@13blackcatzzz]

This has always been and always will be one of the greatest sitcoms. Such a shame we only got 3 seasons

[@edwinharvie6174]

Also, Russel Johnson flew 44 missions in the Pacific as a B-25 bombardier before being shot down in the Philippines and breaking both his ankles. Great actor and greatest generation badass.

[@johnmca5643]

That is the most interesting fact.

[@frankenz66]

Thanks for saving my finger grease.

[@martin26011]

Wow that is interesting. Thank you for your service Russel Johnson (Professor ). That’s awesome!

[@Vox-Populi]

Alan Hale, Jr. served in the USCG during WW2.

[@TheArlin317]

and also played at least 2 or 3 Twilight Zone episodes

[@QueSarahSarah72]

I can see why Dawn Wells was a fan favorite. She really does exude an aura of kindness and gentleness.

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

@@georgeedward602 I still do at 56

[@georgeedward602]

@@dallasbrubaker6054 So do I but thought turning this into a masturbation thread , would be off color..lol Now that you opened the door though...Who else dumped a load to Mary ann ....haha

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

@@georgeedward602 Not just Mary Ann, but Ginger as well. Hell I remember a few drunken and desperate times, Lovey.

George Edward Pics or GTFO.

Dallas Brubaker Pics or GTFO.

[@Syncopator]

I'm not surprised that Dawn had a friendship and so much compassion for Natalie-- you can tell she's that kind of person from her various TV interviews. And Natalie seemed like a sweetheart too. Dawn is also totally gorgeous, and was Miss Nevada in 1959 I think it was. You can certainly count me as one of her fans.

[@brianmorton826]

To add 1 thing. Gilligan's first name was Willie..

[@josephmoran9716]

I really like the tidbit that Alan Hale, Jr so admired and loved his dad that he always wore his dad’s pinky ring. Sad they never did make that movie together. Thanks. Great job.

[@tt600pch]

I wonder why his hands never stop moving. His hands speak more than words.

[@lilliewalker3126]

Joseph Moran I can't believe Ginger didn't like her character

[@shouge4]

Wow just found that out on the ring.I do the same thing on my right pinky :)

[@sophiabrown9423]

@@tt600pch his dad played in the original Imitation of ice with Caudette Colbert.

[@davidbarnes5447]

Hid dad was little john in the 1938 adventures of robin hood with Errol Flynn

[@lisaglatz8699]

Surprised that Natalie was 64 at the time of the show. Not surprised that "Maryann" got the most fan mail w. a sweet demeanor, seemed very friendly. As you mentioned she was also compassionate and cared for Natalie as she became ill. Great video!

[@michaelrochester48]

Meeting Dawn Wells was a major event for me...she is as kind and nice as she seems

[@avdreader1]

Mary-Ann was just beautiful!

[@richardyoung4616]

Still is!

[@bcgrittner]

Yes- Miss Nevada 1960

[@gafevans372]

The ridiculousness of the plot was what made the show so fun to watch. The actors obviously had fun portraying their parts. Thank you for showing us this side of them.

[@ricknineg]

Agree 💯

[@hombredeacero3131]

Dawn Wells was always my favorite on the show. Great to know that she is also a kind hearted person as well as a beautiful lady!

[@misterflibble6601]

How refreshing it is to see a video on a classic TV show that *Is not* a "tell all" scandal filled hatchet job. A wonderful tribute to a TV show that was apart of my childhood Thank you

[@mindwave1236]

So glad to learn about Dawn Wells and her real life. She was always my favorite on the show.

[@alvincash3230]

At 63 years old, I've seen a lot of tv. I suppose Gilligan's Island is my favorite show of all time. I've seen every episode dozens of times and still find them delightful.

[@harperstacey9604]

Alvin, what is your favorite episode? From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@caroldriehorst1165]

Loved the show, watched it every week. Blessings to Dawn for taking care of Natalie Shaffer.

[@staceyharper7827]

Natalie had no living relatives, neither did Dawn. So they adopted each other.

[@SailorBarsoom]

Nice to know that Dawn Wells is as much a sweetie in real life as Mary-Ann was on the show. Of course most of us knew that, but it's worth hearing again. But some of this stuff I did *not* already know. You actually managed to teach me new things about this show. Well done.

[@trevormiles5852]

You know Sailor Barsooom, you are absolutely right. In my heart , i knew she was an especially kind person and thoughtful. But nice to have it confirmed.

[@dianetheisen8664]

@@trevormiles5852 I agree.

[@aadelemol8069]

Every Friday night with fish and chips ( catholic background) we all of us kids (9) would sit down and watch our favourite show Gillian’s island. I know the opening song by heart ❤️ even after all these years.

[@JohnLee-pt5jz]

Being Catholic was the same for us, growing up.

[@kevinhenry8185]

Great stuff Rick! I met Dawn last year and got to spend a few minutes with her. She was super cool!! I said "You are still so dang pretty." She said "There is a lot of paint on this face baby."

[@Syncopator]

She's beautiful on the inside and it carries through to the outside.

[@alansheedy3956]

You spent a few minutes with the most beautiful woman to ever exist... that's my dream.

[@bobsaturday4273]

her beauty goes a lot deeper than her face

[@rebeccagable9629]

I actually met here, too.

[@carp566]

Very nice stories, no dirty gossip stuff, makes me love the show more.

[@chocomanger6873]

What about how Mary-ann used to tell Mrs. Howell about her "love" life?

[@patrickhorvath2684]

Ginger and the professor had an affair. It came out in a book. Howard Stern grilled Tina Louise about it in an interview, she giggled but didn't deny it.

[@melessageorgopoulos2165]

Loved ALL Of it - was Shocked/saddenned when 'Gilligan' passed - was Amused, (But NOT Shocked!),, HE LOVED WEED - 😃💕

[@albertamaloney6580]

@@patrickhorvath2684 Do you blame her? The professor was hot!

[@upthedownescalator630]

@@melessageorgopoulos2165 Least it wasn't crack or something that could really mess him up

[@anitadilbon3778]

Always loved Bob Denver..He played lots of different roles in the sitcoms I watched

[@wayneemerson5651]

I was in 1st grade, living in Miami when this series started. One of m y favorites of all times.

[@tmorri603]

That's why I always had a thing for Dawn Wells growing up. I just knew she had a very caring nature and I was right.

[@trevormiles5852]

lol, i am sure you and I are not the only ones left with that feeling of " I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT , ALL ALONG" moment.

[@vitusyu2009]

tmorri603 But if you were just a horn dog... .....with Ginger!

[@donnicholas7552]

I love this Gilligan's Island trivia and background information! I remember reading somewhere that Bob Denver always wanted to have his buddy Dwayne Hickman appear in one the episodes, but it never happened. I wasn't aware Denver was a teacher!

[@alanastribling3290]

I didn’t know any of these facts, so it was really cool. My favorite story is the one between Dawn and Natalie, very touching. Thanks Rick 👍🏾

[@cluvsonj]

There was a TV movie about the behind the scene making of the TV show that was on a long time back and it shows the close relationship of Dawn and Natalie in it.

[@erictroxell2298]

Alana, look up on google and youtube about these 2. dawn wells kept a lot of this secret for a long time out of respect and love for natalie. its a truly beautiful story that needs told.

[@lisanealy1703]

In my opinion, anyone that likes Gilligan's Island has to be basically a nice person.🌺

[@speedrazer2000]

Lisa Nealy - I totally agree, if you can't be silly, what's the point of life ? 🦄

[@lisanealy1703]

@@speedrazer2000 you're so right Speed!!!!🎈

[@rhondawilliams5859]

Lisa Nealy, THANK YOU!!!!😍😍 I STILL LOVE THIS ❤️ SHOW!!!! IM 55 NOW.😘😘🏝🏝

[@lisanealy1703]

@@rhondawilliams5859 hehe we're the same age!!

[@robertwilson5058]

I still love the show and watch it. In fact it's now airing 3 straight hrs. on Sun. in my area and yes I watch the full 3 hr. tour. Oh, and I'm 55 too. 😘

[@ccdogpark]

I'm pretty sure that Bob Denver also played "Maynard" in Dobbie Gillis which was an iconic show from the 1950's

[@HooDatDonDar]

Of course. The original for “Shaggy” on Scooby-Doo

[@barbaracarbone4658]

I still love watching the reruns. It's a great show. And hysterical. Each character adds so much to each show. Thanks.

[@kimberlywoolfolk7575]

That was a sweet thing Dawn Wells did for Natalie!!

[@Successor123]

Sweet doesn't touch the hem of the garment. She's what all of us young boys who fell in love with her always believed, she's a living angel.

[@STho205]

Schaffer left her estate to Wells, which if I recall, allowed Wells to open an acting school. Wells was once arrested for getting pot for Denver's glaucoma when he was old and sick. I think the judge gave her probation or the lightest sentence possible. Can you imagine sentencing Mary Ann for an act of compassion. She is a very good person according to every account I've ever heard, and is still quite beautiful. One of the prettiest older retired actresses.

[@davedennis6042]

She was America's "girlfriend". The girl everyone wanted to be with. The fact that she was so sweet in real life came through in the character on screen. And Ginger was the same way. She was very narcissistic and that also bled into the character on screen. MEN picked that up.

[@Successor123]

@@davedennis6042 maybe the Charbonna Effect?

[@Lethgar_Smith]

There have been rumors circulating for years that she's been a pot dealer since the 60's. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

[@robertdiehl1281]

I remember in the very early 60’s seeing the commercials advertising Gilligan’s Island, due to come on TV. Couldn’t wait. When they began to come out in color I couldn’t wait to see the next show. Watched them on reruns all through elementary school. Wish I could of met the Skipper. Reminded me of my grandfather. A good way to escape reality for just a little while.

[@b-ez8570]

This was pretty cool to watch 🙂 Mr Denver became friend of mine in later years, I worked in hotels and he would often spend as much time as I could talking with him, he was the nicest guy. Another fun fact about him, he wore the same style of boat shoes from the show for the rest of his life, he told me they where just comfortable. Anyway great peace you wrote, thanks for keeping the memories alive. Eric 😊🙂

[@jamesryan6224]

I loved Gilligan. Such a putz!

[@Syncopator]

I was a fan of his since his Maynard G. Krebs beatnik character. He'd often rattle on about watching a movie, "the monster that ate Cleveland" or some variation. My earliest TV memories are of Dobie Gillis and Jackie Gleason and the Honeymooners.

[@devilman2465]

I was amazed to learn of Dawn Wells taking care of the ailing Natalie Schafer.

[@Joseph-xm3jn]

Mary Ann

[@davidmiddlestetter5127]

Such a great show. I watched it as a child when it was originally aired & it has never stopped being rerun, so I've watched it ever since. Thank you for such a positive video about the cast.

[@donmurray8632]

It was interesting to find out Don Wells received the most fan mail! It’s was also very sweet of her to have taken care of Mrs. Howell.

[@cjb8010]

Natalie was also on a hilarious episode of I Love Lucy, titled (I believe) “Charm School.” Brilliance. And her character was very Lovey-like.

[@staceyharper7827]

Natalie Schafer also appeared on an episode of the Brady bunch.

[@genewilkerson8528]

Never ever noticed the ring on the Skippers hand before.

[@libertyann439]

I went to school with his second cousin Paula.

[@philipe7937]

That was one of my all time favorite shows. Thank you. I have to add that Curt Russell came out as the jungle boy in one of the episodes that is often overlooked.

[@Mikej1592]

When I was a kid in the 80s my family visited CA and toured the studio and saw the set for Gilligan's island, I was a huge fan of the show

[@jackielromero]

I thought it was filmed in Hawaii...at least that is what a tour guide once told me?🤔

[@Mikej1592]

@@jackielromero universal studios in California. I saw the lagoon, the huts, it was 1984

[@jackielromero]

@@Mikej1592 I'll always b a skeptic from now on when listening to a tour guide😣

[@giorgiogava8370]

I used to be a fan of Gilligan's Island...thank you for the enlightenment

[@P-B-G_YT]

All the years of watching Gilligan's Island, I never noticed the pinky ring.

[@rhondabienes6295]

Paul how can you not miss Alan Hale wearing his father's pinky ring on his right ✋ the ring itself did indeed belong to his father before his father passed away.totally an Easter egg to you pal ,annonomus

[@coltsfan79]

it is a fact I've known for over 45 years, long before the internet age and I grew grew up in what todays people would call a backwoods town.

[@uncaboat2399]

It's easy enough to miss. You likely missed Larry Hovis (Carter of Hogan's Heroes) wearing his wedding ring, even though his character was unmarried. Most of the time you don't see it because he usually wears gloves, but sometimes the gloves are off and you can spot it. He _never_ removed that ring!

[@asa3409]

I grew up watching Gilligan and still have some favorite episodes even though I haven’t seen any in decades. I knew some of these facts but definitely not all. Thanks! My Dad called him Gilligump. 😂

[@frankenzion0001]

Both, Gilligan's Island and The Beverly Hillbillies, are some of my all-time favorite tv shows.

[@donmurray8632]

The Beverly Hillbillies was a much better show than Gilligan’s Island in my opinion. The episodes were well written and still funny!

[@timmoran2339]

dont forget green acres

[@lespaul5628]

@@timmoran2339 A lot of good comedy shows came from the 60s. Shows that went from BW to color during their run. But Green Acres? I mean I watched it along with those other reruns in the 70s but I think it was a terrible show.

[@kevinstewart1898]

I love Gilligan's Island and The Beverly Hillbillies, but no show beats out Andy Griffith with Don Knotts being the funniest man to ever live. There was no sexual exploitation or cussing and the show always had a message. Barney and Andy were a good team together. And these shows you didn't have to worry about seeing crossdressers and gay crap like you do today... wholesome...MAGA

[@charleshultquist9233]

Green Acres too!

[@ericwoytasek269]

I've seen dozens of facts videos and documentaries about Gilligan's Island. Most of them are just rehashing the same thing over over again. But you presented some NEW things I never knew before, such as the ring to honor his father. Thank you for the good research and a entertaining video!

[@officesuperhero9611]

Absolutely fascinating!! Great job!!! That fact about filming on the day JFK died and the half staff was truly a gem of trivia. Thanks!!

[@brospartacus5069]

0:33 SS Minnow registration was *'GG 12001'.* JFK's limousines was *'GG 300'.* GG='33' when A=26,B=27,C=28 etc.

[@WRMonger1]

Both Alan Hale Jr and Russell Johnson were big time western movie actors long before Gillian’s Island. Most of the information you provided I knew but I still like hearing it again, I grew up with this show. Look up the atoll of Kiribati, it’s the original opening scene where they’re on a beach, no lagoon and they’re looking out to the “ocean”. I was on that beach and it actually looks out into the “crater” of the atoll and you can walk a quarter mile out before getting waste deep. It was really cool to be there where it all started.

[@KC-bj6cp]

Met Dawn Wells 2 yrs ago in Niagara Falls at Comicon. She looks the same and was very nice and friendly.

[@BellaJuanelle]

I’ve even got my grandkids loving this show. And we all know how hard it is to interest these millennials to vintage television. 📺

[@GuillermoRodriguez-gu3oq]

I saw Bob Denver before he passed away and he was wearing shoes like from Gilligan's island

[@sheilakirby5616]

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS SHOW ❣❣❣ ALSO MISS CHICO AND THE MAN ,,, AND FISH !!!

[@dad7275]

I didn't know Allen Hale wore somthing of his dads every episode..that was interesting.

[@bcgrittner]

Alan Hale, Jr. had a guest part on the Andy Griffith show. He kept calling Barney, “ Little Buddy”, Sound familiar?

[@christopherramon-reid9841]

Rick! This was great! You shared a lot of information here that was new to me. Thanks!

[@fly1327]

Dawn Wells good friends with Natalie Schafer, helping her thru the dying process? Jeez, now I'm even more a fan of Dawn.

[@trevormiles5852]

"the dying process" What a beautiful and gentle way of saying it.

[@GentlemanAmerican]

fly 13, same for me.

[@alfr1]

And was a very good friend of Gilligan, even with all of his troubles after the show; (Mary jane) and legal problems.

[@adamtarleton1537]

Dawn Wells rocks!!!!

[@sovietonion72]

@@adamtarleton1537 Even to this day she's still gorgeous.

[@phatbassanchor]

From Dobie Gillis to Gilligan's Island, Bob Denver is classic comedy gold. He was so popular as Gilligan that it became difficult for him to get other roles. Gilligan's Island was syndicated on seemingly every network and was always on somewhere. So, most of the cast had that same trouble. I still love Jim Backus as Mr MaGoo. Permanent crush on Dawn Wells. Aaaaaaaah Mary Ann!

[@harperstacey9604]

I would have love to see Bob Denver in dramatic roles. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@davidholbrook7579]

Rick I did not know that Mary Ann lived and took care of Natalie when her cancer got so bad,this is very heartwarming but not surprising about Dawn, I was surprised by many facts but the one that really caught me off guard was that Russel Johnson actually was not that great of a student. A true testament of how great of an actor he really was. I saw him many times in westerns prior and after Gilligan's Island.......Thanks For All The Great Info Rick. EXCELLENT JOB!!

[@TheNortheastAl]

I really enjoyed this behind the scenes look at GI. You do a great job on these videos, Rick.

[@ewerdt]

Most interesting fact was that Bob Denver taught kids and studied law! Damn! Good info!!

[@ahall442]

The background stories to these iconic TV series is worth it's weight in gold...us plebs often wonder how it was all done. And Jim Backus, Alan Hale jnr were well known movie and character actor's. I thought of Maryanne as everyone's older sister...innocent times.

[@ceheisler]

Growing up in the 70's ment coming home from school, get a snack and at 4pm turn on the TV to catch the latest re run of Gilligans Island.

[@miketype1each]

Fun fact: Russell Johnson kept the radio from the set for himself.

[@RKusmie64]

How nice to hear these background facts on the cast...especially the story about the friendship between Dawn Wells and Natalie Schafer

[@JTM45100]

What an angel Dawn Wells is. People with discernment picked up on that. It’s what made her the most beautiful woman on that show...because of her kindness an inner beauty.

[@randysnewbiebluesrockguita7782]

When I was in the service I had a friend who was in a Movie with Dan Haggerty as a child and he became good friend's with Dan's family. He took me and another friend to meet Dan at his place in Colorado and spend a weekend with him and his family. While we were visiting, Bob Denver came over and spent the weekend with us. I was blown away meeting these two popular TV star's. Bob was AWESOME and had some great smoke. He told me some of the funniest stories about Allan Hale I've ever heard.

[@bigp3006]

The fact that stunned me was the date it first filmed. But enjoyed it as I was a big fan of this show when little. Thank you!

[@TheKulu42]

I talked to Bob Denver years ago, and his intelligence shined through. We talked about what made "Gilligan's Island" collectibles so rare and sought after. He explained that the show aired in the days before the mass merchandising we see with today's programs, so you didn't get that mass of toys, coffee cups, posters, etc. that you would see now. To be best of his knowledge, only a "Gilligan's Island" board game was sold while the show was being produced.

[@davidthompson9302]

I worked with Bob Denver in a production of "Play it again, Sam," and he was a jerk. Threw a cigarette butt at me. Of course he was going through a bad divorce at the time, but still . . .

[@Tim-57]

@@davidthompson9302 Any nice memories?

[@TheKulu42]

@@davidthompson9302 We all have our bad times, alas.

[@denisemayosky1955]

There was also a toy called "Gilligan's Floating Island". I think it was a bath toy. I always thought I would love to get one and put it in my bathroom as part of a tropical theme.

[@marklillie2256]

Lunchbox. I remember I had one and they were very popular.

[@bobsaturday4273]

The best fact here was the friendship between Natalie Schafer and Dawn Wells and how she took care of Natalie towards the end .

[@ricknineg]

I completely agree!

[@deeskers1]

I thought I knew every fact about Gilligan's Island and even background information, but I had no idea that: Natalie Schafer didn't allow for close-ups and questions about her age or that she was married only once; that Alan Hale, Jr. wore that pinkie ring and why; and that Russell Johnson wasn't a great student in real life. Truly enjoyed this. Thank you so much!

[@ricknineg]

My pleasure to make content like this for you and everyone else.

[@LindaB651]

That was a lovely video- one of my all time favorite shows! There were 2 facts I was unaware of, both the mother/daughter type relationship between Dawn and Natalie, and that Dawn cared for Natalie when she became ill. Btw, there's a great book written by the show's creator, Sherwood Schwartz, titled "Inside Gilligan's Island," (but you probably already knew that.)

[@dalefromshelby8002]

Did you know that the skipper played on Batman in the 60s. He's character's name was Gilligan. The episode was the ogg and i (1967)

[@curtisscissons563]

@@Paintersteve58 How about the Skipper trying to hang Clint Eastwood in "Hang "em High"?

[@dpjbB]

He also played on the Wild Wild west. Last line in the show were "I think I will go to a desert Island

[@bigrigJim]

@@curtisscissons563 I remember seeing him in a Clint Eastwood western but couldn't remember which one it was. Thanks for the info.

[@bergjohnson5273]

He also played on an episode of The Andy Griffith Show. He wanted to marry Thelma Lou.

[@dalefromshelby8002]

@@bergjohnson5273 i forgot about that.

[@NoirFan01]

FYI. Several years after Gilligans island Bob Denver was in a short-lived TV sitcom called dusty’s trail, which was basically Gilligans island set in the Old West

[@henryscafe8364]

It was said the show was an escape from the troubles of the world at the time. Here you have 7 castaways on an island surviving, trying to get rescued, and dealing with whatever other problem they may have but you never hear of the problems of the outside world. Same with The Andy Griffith Show.

[@lexboegen]

Growing up, the question "Ginger or Mary Ann?" was always answered "Mary Ann!"

[@DarthStygian]

Mary Ann was maybe marriage material, but Ginger all the way for a pump and dump.

[@kosmos1957]

As a fellow female I always thought Marianne had the beauty too. Ginger was too rigid.

[@josephgaviota]

It's kind of sad; we had that easy test for what kind of girl was for you; now, I don't the young people have any such easy test.

[@streakermaximus]

@@josephgaviota Amy or Rosa, Brooklyn Nine Nine

[@lespaul5628]

@Roy G Biv Yea I mean what the hell are being so insulting for? As far as you know this guy's gettin' a lot more than you do.

[@ColtCommander45]

So back in the day, the question always was, "Ginger, or MaryAnn?" I always answered, "Both!" Outstanding and informative video. Thanks for taking the time!

[@deeskers1]

What a delight you are, young man. So cool to see younger people love the show as much as us older people. And very* cool facts! I knew some of them, but there were many things you brought up that I'd never heard. I loved Russell Johnson as the Professor and there did not seem to be many facts about him out there, but I LOVE how exhaustive you are about every little fact of the show. Most interesting fact? That the 'Professor' flunked some classes in High School (in real life).

[@DADVICETV]

This brought back so many memories - I grew up watching Gilligan's Island. Really likes all the facts and tidbits you found.

[@dancertm]

My addition to your video. I directed and choreographed a musical review in Hollywood in the early 80's. Kimberly Johnson was a cast member of mine (Russell Johnson was her father obviously). He came and saw his daughter perform, and we had a very nice conversation after the show sharing a drink. Around that same time I used to work for fun (about 8 hours a week) at this clothing store named Pure Sweat (they sold sweats, of course). Natalie Schafer came in now and then to buy a few things. I used to call her "Lovey" in my best Thurston Howell accent and she loved it. In fact, even though I was only at the store 1 day a week, she would ask for me so much that the staff called her my girlfriend. She told me once that there would be no more reunion shows because Jim Backus had Parkinson's, and he was unable to perform, so the cast decided to quit doing new productions.

[@davidbronicki5024]

FYI Bob Denver was also the beatnik friend Maynard G Krebs on the dobie gillis series.

[@buckaroobanzai7063]

Not to insult the character of Gilligan but Maynard G. Krebs was the vastly superior character.

[@WaterShowsProd]

I love both dearly, but I do love Maynard more.

[@charlessteenburgen]

WORK ???

[@malomama4750]

i saw him on an episode of Andy Griffith

[@misskitty1235]

Wurk??!

[@hiyapal7719]

I *loved* this video! Thank you, for sharing more insight into the "behind the scenes" and true lives, of these *awesome* characters.♡

[@michealadams1206]

I wasn't aware of Lovey & Mary-Anne's mom & daughter-like closeness! Great video & facts, thanks!

[@gregoryheim9781]

Natily Sheaffer was independently wealthy from real estate investments and gave Donna Wells even penny of it upon her death.

[@logansette4427]

Great job Rick! Didn't know about Dawn caring for Natalie.

[@porkyhog3951]

Gilligan's island was always my favorite t.v. show. Watched it everyday after school It and Leave it to Beaver But i found this video very interesting Some facts I never knew. Thank you

[@billschipper1718]

Got home from school then it was channel 11 at 4 PM. It may if been single digits temperatures outside but it was always sunny and warm on the island.

[@gordonmckay4780]

I used to love watching Dawn Wells' fishing show too. Mary-Anne wasn't a lot of work for her to do, she seemed every bit as sweet in real life.

[@lisanealy1703]

I love everyone on Gilligan's Island!! How fun it would have been to be stranded on this island with them😄

[@theastewart6721]

This was an excellent video Rick! Chock full of interesting facts! Many I did not know. It’s heartwarming to hear of Dawn Wells being such a kind, compassionate woman taking care of Natalie Schafer, who I loved in I Love Lucy when Lucy and Ethel went to charm school! Thanks for sharing all this fun stuff! It’s great to see your channel growing so quickly! Be hopeful!

[@mattrost2574]

I like how Sherwood Schwartz wrote Russell Johnson's character, "the Professor aka Roy Hinkley", to be the birth father of Marcia, Jan and Cindy Brady

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Whattttttt?????? I can't believe I never made that connection. My mind is blown. Cindy is a true Hinkley

[@mattrost2574]

Schwartz also left the ending open of his 2nd Brady Bunch film, linking Jeanne Nelson to Mike Brady from a previous marriage. Crazy.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@mattrost2574 I Dream of Jeanie?

[@mattrost2574]

Yes, I Dream of Jeanie! Schwartz ended his final movie with Barbara Eden claiming to be the wife of Mike Brady. He was leaving himself open to another sequel. Then he died.......

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@mattrost2574 It sounds like he was tying all his creations together. Cool! But Carol Brady had two previous names, I think, Martin and Baker? Hinkley was never mentione

[@davidmarsden192]

Great video! Some interesting facts I didn't know before! Thanks for putting this together!

[@dmlchannel3262]

I read a long article about Alan Hale Jr. many, many years ago. What struck me was that from his school days, to his death, no one that ever knew Hale ever had a single bad word to say about him. He was universally described as wonderful, jovial, funny, kind, outgoing, friendly and supportive.