Gilligan's Island Reunion - 1988 (Part 1)

[@buzzlightyear6796]

Bob says "I would have made a better deal if I thought it'd be rerunning in 1988" It's still rerunning in 2014 and more people watch it now than ever !

[@swatmax1889]

buzz lightyear there even rerunning it in 2015 its still a huge hit!

[@elvicare35]

buzz lightyear Good 'ole hindsight! I think that a lot of these stars deserved to have someone in power or ownership to the rights of the show, give them something, because after all, they made the show what it is, and the current people in charge or ownership of the show rich, the actors deserved a nice gesture, as I certainly would have given them a very nice bonus!!!!!

[@elvicare35]

buzz lightyear Good 'ole hindsight! I think that a lot of these stars deserved to have someone in power or ownership to the rights of the show, give them something, because after all, they made the show what it is, and the current people in charge or ownership of the show rich, the actors deserved a nice gesture, as I certainly would have given them a very nice bonus!!!!!

[@TrumpFanNetwork2]

I'm watching on the day Mary Ann, Dawn Wells passed away in December 2020... 2 days before 2021.

[@sheilagravely5621]

Feb. 2021. I still love the show

[@HeRacesTheSun]

I was at a large business convention years ago among a sea of boring suits everywhere. I was told the 'skipper' was at a corporate booth. Excited, I set off for that booth, along the way like a beacon of light among the suits I saw the skipper's hat, he was taller than the suits, I got closer and it was the skipper himself walking. I stood in awe, a loved TV character come to life before my eyes. He was looking down, looking tired as he passed. If he only knew the joy he brought to me in that brief moment among the sea of boring suits. Thank you Alan 'Skipper' Hale, you brought joy & laughter to us all :)

[@samswank]

I couldn't help but smile really big when Aaln Hale walked out.

[@michaelboyce9373]

Alan Hale Jr. who looked like a spitting image of his dad!

[@michaelboyce9373]

His Dad the Sr. was also an actor.

[@jeffbaumann3289]

Thank goodness MeTV still shows reruns of this show!

[@davidharper4418]

loved Gilligan's Island...great chemistry, goofy, funny show, imaginative and entertaining. I sure miss these people...grew up with them.

[@rockytheyorky]

I must tell you years ago after getting out of High School I wanted to go to California and did,when I got to Los Angeles I asked around and found that Alan Hale Jr. owned a restaurant called The Lobster Barrel.I went down there and walked in and was shocked there at the corner of the inside stood Alan Hale Jr. I wnet over and told him I was from New Jersey and he said he had spent time in Fort Dix in New Jersey.We talk for almost two hours and I got pictures with him and he gave me his Cap.

[@alis3656]

that's so cool I hope you still have it. He seems like a real sweetheart like the guy you don't want angry of course but if you get him on his good side he'll treat you well.

[@spectrumlocalb191]

Ali S He was just a nice man.one of the great things that happened to me and going to walk in front of Lucille Balls house and Jack Benny who lived nexr to her was out on his lawn. All the real stars are gone now.

[@CaptainNomura]

I don't remember Ross Shafer but I do remember seeing this. It was so great to finally see all of them together again. Used to watch the episodes when it first aired as a kid when I was trying to learn English, my favorites being with a Japanese sailor. Still a fan. XD

[@josemontano7767]

I miss Gilligan’s Island I miss them RIP to all the we lost and thanks for all the memories

[@georgeshelton6281]

Just imagine if anyone ever saw Bob Denver's ghost. It would be pretty funny if anyone ever did.

[@GunShooter1314]

gilligan rocks, wish they were all still alive

[@kdfrkdfr]

Such good memories I have of this show. and t's nice after 40 odd years to finally get to know a little about the people behind the characters of Gilligan's Island.

[@kathyjotourtois]

i still watch the show and its 2015 !!!

[@ghostdancer2302]

This was the ONLY reunion of the original seven castaways/castmembers. Jim Backus, Alan Hale, and Natalie Shafer passed away in 1989, 1990, & 1991 respectively, right after this.. Thank god for us fans it happened.

[@greene1100]

+ghostdancer2302 I agree.

[@lucindaanderson2386]

your so cute

[@ghanasoul]

Not true. The entire cast reunited a few years b4 this on a TV news show with Kathie Lee Gifford.If u go on KZbin u can check it out. Guessing it was in the early ‘80s

[@rickcharles5064]

Read somewhere that whoever was casting (maybe Sherwood) had a hard time finding "Skipper" and was eating dinner in a restaurant and heard a loud guy in the other room laughing. Discovered Hale telling jokes and knew THAT was the guy.

[@kevinevans5921]

Just finished watching every episode of Gillian’s Island. It was great to see them all together. Wish Ginger was on the reunion movies, and now she’s the only living cast member.

[@JohnR1130]

Alan hale was the kindest, most decent man. RIP Alan..You done good.

[@greene1100]

+Austin Young I agree.Great man.

[@stockjonebills]

+Austin Young He really seemed like such a nice guy.

[@Kaffyboy]

Alan Hale was such a wonderfully sweet man. I love them all! RIP Alan, Bob, Jim and Natalie.

[@John42ification]

Thank you for sharing this! Didn't know it existed and never saw it before!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

I love Gilligan's Island. Thanks for posting this. George Vreeland Hill

[@Peter81369]

I had the pleasure of meeting Alan Hale at about this same time at the Knoxville Convention Center. I was about 19 at the time. It's funny that I just now put 2+2 together but it was at a car show. He must have been there promoting his additive product. I don't remember. I do remember talking with him briefly and he was the Skipper. Just as nice and accommodating as you would expect. I was honored. Gilligan's Island was my childhood and it brought me so much pleasure and laughter. Hands down my favorite show of all time.

[@dragonwithamonocle]

I'm 14 and I LOVE this show. I've seen every episode at least three times. I wish I could have seen it when they were airing new episodes.

[@MrEntwhistle]

My 7 year old nephew and 9 year old niece love this show in the year of 2011.

[@craigsimpson1230]

Well it's a really good thing they did this when they did. Jim Backus died the next year in 1989, Alan Hale followed a year later in 1990, and then Natalie Schafer in 1991. Three cast members lost in the three years after this reunion. I really do miss them all.

[@kevinevans5921]

Sad, so glad they all got together for this

[@antarcticman4622]

the greatest comedy of all time

[@wheelinthesky300]

Gilligan should have had a 20-year run.

[@georgeshelton6281]

I was thinking about throwing in a few real-life people in the Gilligan's Planet comic book series. That's the people who were high school dropouts. Richard Baynard, Brock Davenport, Chris Sefloogue, and Mike Engstrom were all students who found no value in education. I've included the AMW (America's Most Wanted) fugitive Nova Guthrie to be part of the deal. Did you notice that it's very rare for a teenage girl ever to be a high school dropout? I'm not kidding you. It really is. Should Willie Gilligan teach them a lesson or 2 that it's wrong to drop out of high school? 🏫

[@Fansong71]

Found memories growing up in 70'-80's with shows like this.

[@RianoKan]

Wow. Even Ginger is here!

[@XtoriezNovel]

Who in the good name of youtube is Ross Shafer???!!!

[@WizardGlik]

The undisputed KING of Late Night television in the 80's!

[@joeyvader]

What a great interview...they all seem like such wonderful folks...

[@waynechang6562]

Yes I agree

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

Back when reunion shows mattered.

[@rockytheyorky]

A more wonderful guy there could not have been than Alan Hale Jr..I keep the hat under a glass enclosure with the picture of us together and everyone loves seeing it.

[@waynemegaman]

Thanks so much for posting! I recently read up on the show and the info was conflicting as to whether the entire original cast ever did one of these reunion interview shows. I watched all four parts and glad they all appeared at least once together after the show left the air.

[@Marz5004]

I love those guys. Shill watch them 2 hrs every night on tvland.

[@gabrielfimbres8726]

Wow this was the year i was born i used to watch gilligans island when i was a kid i loved it i wish it was still on T.V.

[@IsaacasElvisandJohn]

Awesome interview! I was unaware of this interview taking place; thank you for sharing it.

[@CogensFamilyTV]

Alan Hale's story about how he got from Utah to LA sounds so similar to that of Ernie Borgnine's trip to try out for Marty.... I still remember meeting the Skipper in 1980 at his Lobster Barrel...and man the gentleman treated this 10 year old fan like I was his own grandson...what a true treasure!

[@greene1100]

Thank you for this great posting.

[@PC3900]

This reunion show is as far in the past from today (22 years) as the original series was from when this taped. Time flies...

[@38ddkelly]

I always loved the way Alan embraced the Skipper character.

[@omega311888]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!

[@CadillacL]

I remember that episode. One of my favorites :)

[@keithforsay4204]

It Just So Magical. The Room Would Sparkle When These People Were In The Room. We Will NEVER See Their Like Again. RIP To Them.

[@JimiMullin18]

great to see this again.. thanks for posting

[@Rico_Suave_]

Miss them so much

[@brianfuller7691]

This was a fantastic cast.

[@grammneumeyer8657]

I'm a huge fan I watch it every day 24-7 I wish I could we gillagin my self

[@alberto032973]

Good interview

[@Riana2134]

Rest in peace Bob Denver :)

[@JohnWatersJH2o]

What memories of the show. I don't believe that I missed a single show

[@17Watman]

Hi my name is 17Watman, I'm 18 years old and Gilligan's Island is my number 1 favorite show in the universe!!

[@darrinconnor7]

Here'smy impression of the Skipper: "BOOOP!!"

[@Ratorr2]

I agree! Even the 60's had some great stuff like Gilligan's Island. ;-)

[@Riana2134]

Rest in peace Bob Denver, Alan Hale,Jr., Jim Backus, and Natalie Schafer :)

[@elizabethdoherty1891]

2021 I’m still watching 💕

[@lucindascoolcooking]

I have got all the seasons and movies and I absolutely love this show 😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@jaylongton]

When America was great!

[@redmark19666]

Bob Denver has always been so cool especially starting off with Dobie Gillis.

[@wickedishiccy7621]

"I think I would have asked for a better deal if I'd known they'd still be rerunning it till 1988" still strong in 2021.

[@rockytheyorky]

Boy if there was ever any classic characters on TV These guys were it.

[@42bluey]

WOW talk about memories:) when the reunion was on i was 22 years old loooooooooovvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeedddddddddddd the show BIG TIME

[@charlyW34]

Ross Shafer was a Seattle TV personality, known for a very funny local comedy show called Almost Live.That show often deserved to be seen by a wider audience, though it was actually better after Ross Shafer left. It was also a very early gig for Joel McHale of "community".

[@waynechang6562]

Ross Shafer one of the best ever to do it

[@sjones5863]

The skipper kicked ass brave and sure in real life till the end

[@mez5590]

Probably the best show ever done....

[@muddigger4278]

im 13 and i watch it with my dad and i love giligans island

[@DaggerKidProductions]

I'm 13 and I watch this with my family too. :)

[@muddigger4278]

well thats very cool

[@CowCatAJhaikyuulove1]

I'm 10 and I watch this with my dad, it's one of the best shows :)

[@VICTOR88353]

ESE PROGRAMA ME ENCANTO MUCHO LO VI POR VARIOS AÑOS Y SIEMPRE ME GUSTA

[@bobbyw.4985]

The 70-80's had the greatest stuff. Much better that that stuff kids watch today.

[@grizzly205678]

i miss this show so bad

[@CaptainGrimsdale]

Bob Denver must have been in his late fifties when they did this reunion special. I will always remember him as a young man. I still haven't bought the second and third seasons on DVD yet.

[@PinkLaffs]

Alan Hale, Jr. was a gentleman right to the end. A class act, an Oliver Hardy, he was a great man. Gone a little too soon (just 68).

[@ChadQuick270W]

Excellent. I remember watching this when it aired so long ago. Who can forget Jim and Tammy Faye? What pair of ripoff artists. Thanks so much for posting this though. I loved Gilligan's Island and this is the final time every cast member was together after the show ended. Great seeing them all again.

[@JRFrancisco20088]

Ross Shafer? R.I.P Bob Denver. I think it's cool that he never hated the character that made him famous--the way a lot of actors do. He even wore the hat.

[@rtisi]

Alan Hale was really like this all the time. One of the most fun-loving human beings ever to grace Hollywood.

[@vasp99]

I never knew this show existed , guess I was busy that decade .

[@johnnyquest9210]

i hope they keep playing this

[@_SJX]

Loved Gilligan's Island...

[@ShadesBelow03]

I saw Steppenwolf and Three Dog Night at the Puyallup Fair back in 1984, and between the two bands, Ross Shafer did a short standup routine between them, wearing a pink sweater. Short, because everyone booed, cussed at him, threw him the finger and chanted for him to get off the stage.

[@ArchMadman]

that clip they show at 7:35 what episode is that clip from?

[@starbond6]

"I would've made a bigger deal of it if I knew there would be reruns in 1988" And here in we are in 2011, and its STILL popular.

[@kincaide67]

Alan Hale, Jr. (the Skipper) looks and sounds just like his dad! Go catch some of his father's work in those old Warner Bros. movies from the 40s. So much resemblance in physical features and voice. Some really jolly family!

[@timacrow]

Well known in the Seattle area, he is the guy who created the Almost Live! comedy show that, despite the many local references, was picked up nationally via syndication. I remember him also hosting a local (Seattle) music show called REV, when John Keister wasn't doing it.

[@domirules28]

for some reason i remember another gilligan's island cast reunion back in early 1982...i just remember bob denver and alan hale jr wisecracking about the ideas behind the series...

[@saraanderson2051]

I love Gilligan's Island

[@roldea54]

Im in luv with bob denver. im 13 years old. RIP BOB DENVER!!! :(

[@jesse75]

Where did the props go ? I took my daughter to a casting call at the studio where the show was filmed. While looking for parking, we walked past a house a few blocks away. One house is full of props in the front yard.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

this show rules !

[@JaymeGarcia]

where are you watching the series? i cant find it anywhere online..for free lol

[@simonmoves]

very goodinterview--to the point-i found it very informitive-thanks

[@waynechang6562]

I agree

[@runningbear8088]

They're talking about reruns in 1988? They are re-running that show still in 2021

[@jcfbell3001]

great seeing bob denver again...he was a nice guy...

[@boaire]

Love the Skipper!

[@glennmarshall4693]

when you see Gilligan and the Skipper, a little of Laurel and Hardy come to mind

[@elvicare35]

Glenn Marshall Exactly!

[@elvicare35]

elvicare35 I just answered "exactly" again, and saw that I already had before, I thought that I was suffering from double vision!!! lol

[@elvicare35]

elvicare35 I just answered "exactly" again, and saw that I already had before, I thought that I was suffering from double vision!!! lol

[@picassoboy52]

They were based on Laurel and hardy that's a good catch by you, because it's actually the truth

[@mrorionfan1]

+Steven Painter I didn't realize they were based on them - so sad to watch Gilligan's Island with so many of the cast gone. I know they all died at different times through the years but each one passing makes it worse.

[@upakomsomol2739]

I miss all of them the only ones still alive are Mary Ann and ginger

[@horsesflu]

wow, that was the longest shill for a product ever. real classy.

[@silvereagle2061]

God love em all. Only three are with us now Russel Johnson, Tina, and Dawn

[@YouthFreedomFighters]

Sherwood Schwartz, the creator of Gilligan's Island, passed away this month on the 12th. RIP Sherwood Schwartz.

[@MasterOfKnowledge.]

It doesn't even feel like two years ago the Professor died. Now all we have is Mary Ann and Ginger, and they're both getting up there as well. Before we know it, they'll all be gone...

[@Astraldragon1]

Host: did you think it was strange, didn't you think it was very odd. Host: The Professor could make a Tela cummunication Satellite out of a Clam shell. Host: but he couldn't build a raft that would float.

[@ldchappell1]

@roadmonitoroz I don't know if anybody answered your question from a month ago about Gilligan's Island, but yes, they did do a special episode where they all got rescued. I believe it was in 1982 or 1983. They all got rescued and rejoined society but for some reason they all went back to the island and got stranded again.

[@BlackPopeye44]

do anybody have the TNT Promo with the song "Hey Gilligan Island Man"? It's got like a reggae beat to it.

[@Chevassus]

Seeing these actors, my response is similar to Gandalf's... "You haven't aged a day." -Beau Ch.