"Gilligan's Island"--You Won't Believe The SECRET IDENTITY of The Man Inside the Robot Suit!

[@ddavenpAZ]

Robert D. was devoted to his craft. His great stunt work was extended into the role of the robot. That costume was never designed for comfort, but just for looks. It had to be a chore just to get into it and out of it, walk in it with any sense of normality, and perform in it. All with limited sight, proper ventilation, and who knows what was in that black makeup he had to wear. Then on top of all that, walking into that cold lagoon water most likely without any protection against seepage inside the costume! So many behind the scenes stories that we as viewers are never told or we never really think about in general. All lost in time. Thankfully this channel does its best to tell the tales in an honest and respectful way. Thanks again Rick for your devotion to your craft! You serve us well. 🙏

[@ricknineg]

Very well said!

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

Darcey was trans black.

[@sharongeorge3336]

Me and my son used to watch Gilligan's Island and I Dream of Jeanie every day when he got home from school, hes 34 now, when he was stationed at White Sands Missle Range, New Mexico when he was Active Duty US Army i sent him the complete series of both to remind him of our days together when he was younger. He's an Iraq Afghanistan Veteran now and a Federal Agent, still serving his country just in a different organization. We still watch Gilligan's Island and I Dream of Jeanie together and he watches them with his stepdaughter and plans to introduce his grandson to them when he's old enough, right now my great grandson is only 3 months old

[@HerrP58]

I recently bought Gillgan's series on DVD primarily to watch episodes at night when i go camping in my teardrop trailer. Fun way to end a day in the great outdoors.

[@silvereagle2061]

They painted Bob May's head black as well for his role as the 'robot' on Lost In Space.

[@partyon5374]

Great memories of this episode when we were kids in the 60's! After wathcing this one, my Brother & I would carry our laundry to my Mom & say 'This is the way we wash our clothes, wash our clothes, wash our clothes.

[@ricknineg]

Right on!

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

That is some funny S%$T you said good one

[@WilliamStansbury-xb4ui]

WE?? WASH?? Meanwhile mom did all the laundry and thought that these shows were customly made to cater for men

[@Anonymous-ff5wr]

She probably had you watch everyday😊😊

[@tommyspangler3031]

This is the episode with my favorite blooper. If you look, you'll notice a guy inside the washing machine that Gillian is using. He's wiping the window with a soapy cloth to make it look like laundry.

[@BklynFlgirl]

I found a local channel that has Gillian marathons 3 times a week in the morning. It’s so much fun to watch

[@everettearlnorris1476]

I watch all the episodes on Facebook ❤

[@ricknineg]

It’s also free 24/7 every episode on Pluto TV

[@thekingsilverado3266]

CNN News?

[@johnverley]

@@thekingsilverado3266 what does a news network that fills your head with bulls**t have to do with this?

[@davestark2015]

Im vintage 1962 so definitely fun watching you tell about the secret stuff on my old shows i watched as a kid

[@josemoreno3334]

I loved watching that show when i was young . We own a Black & White TV at the time.

[@kscape100]

Wow! Rick, you really did your homework on this one… Thanks for posting.

[@jdtractorman7445]

I remember when Ginger said something to the robot and smoke came out his ears. 🤣

[@nickimontie]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheAzmountaineer]

Ginger's line was mouth-dropping for the mid 60's. She told him, "I've been stuck on this island a long time and I need someone to get me off!"

[@billhenderson511]

Love this! Gilligan's island is so great. Glad no one has "reimanaged" it!

[@tron3entertainment]

Wow, pretty fair resemblance to Bob as well!

[@shadowlouise]

Rick Nineg, I'm surprised you didn't mention the name of the episode was an homage to another classic TV comedy starring Julie Newmar and Bob Cummings. If not for Rhoda Miller, "Gilligan's Living Doll" would have been so ridiculous a title, it wouldn't have even been conceived. Robots with human characteristics was such a ubiquitous fantasy, you would think that by now we would have made more progress in making it a reality. A roomba is nothing like Rosie (The Jetsons). Maybe there is too much fear and opposition to that; and maybe there should be. BTW, very good video.

[@bigbluegpr]

We actually named our Roomba Rosie because of the Jetsons!

[@jenaauerstedt7650]

Damn, you beat me to it! I was going to post this comment, but you got in there first.

[@panowa8319]

"The Skipper lost his marbles!" That line made me laugh out loud. I remember when he posted on the Gilligan's Island fans Facebook page that when walked into the lagoon, it was icy cold and wished he could have used a wetsuit. Also, one memorable line, which I was surprised about, got past the censors was when Ginger told the Robot that she wanted the Robot to "get her off."

[@thekingsilverado3266]

It was really bad when the skipper got stone drunk on his birthday they found him in the bath tub playin with his buddy....

[@CAndrewNelson]

Thank you for this video. I always loved that episode and had been wondering recently who it was in the robot costume. As an actor myself, I can attest to the occasional need to black out the eyes or face of a masked performer. I spent 12 years playing the character of Darth Vader for Lucasfilm and the Lucas companies for film, TV, games, commercials, print, and live appearances. (Google me. LOL) The Vader mask has special tinting so that the actor's eyes are not visible, but for certain shots such as stunt scenes or lightsaber duels that tinting is removed for safety reasons. (It's not the easiest mask to see out of.) In those situations my eyes would be covered with black makeup, making me look sort of like a racoon. Again, thanks for this video. Gilligan's Island was one of my favorite shows growing up. A few years ago I got to visit the CBS Raleigh Studios where the show was shot. It was so depressing to find that Gilligan's lagoon had long since been filled in, paved over, and an office building constructed on the part of the lot. Still, just knowing I was standing where television history was made was a blessing.

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

Mr Rick has seen and been watching Gilligan's Island for over 50 plus years and never knew who played the Robot That was mind blowing TY for taking the time to do all the Research OUTSTANDING CONTENT

[@kevinsbookcase59]

You did it again Rick!! Giving us another bit of information that was just wonderful!!! Love when you brings us these little tidbits. 😊

[@ricknineg]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Not-THAT-ChrisPratt]

I was a fan of Lost In Space because of Robot B-9, and this episode of Gilligan's Island was my FAVORITE due to the robot. Thanks for the video!

[@bigp3006]

I watched all these episodes many times over as a kid, appreciate you covering it and filling in the gaps like this. ☺️👌

[@WV_Weasel]

Gilligan’s Island is my all time favorite! Thanks for the videos, keep them coming. Take care. Robert

[@ricknineg]

Thanks, will do!

[@felipeescamilla3092]

Amazing, thanks for all the fun facts love your channel.

[@bigbluegpr]

Love the costume - especially the "ears" that look to simply be shower drain covers! And why would a robot need gloves??😂

[@robertdragoff6909]

I kinda remember this episode, but I remember that show’s ending where the robot walks into the lagoon and then onto Hawaii….. The gang started singing the Aloha song! But in typical Gilligan’s island fashion, they hear over the radio that the robot did indeed make it to Hawaii, but instead of telling the authorities where they were the ‘bot rambled on incoherently and didn’t make any sense….

[@ricknineg]

Haha Gilligan’s rabbits foot scrambled the circuits haha 😆

[@robertdragoff6909]

@@ricknineg Of course!! It had to be Gilligan’s fault! LOL!

[@cadeevans4623]

Great video love these videos and facts and all the above love this show Rick

[@Bob3519]

My favorite Gilligan’s Island episode is the one where they almost got off island and at the last minute Gilligan screws it up. 😮😅

[@johnverley]

that's about every episode.

[@shanekilpatrick3378]

I love the Howell’s . Build us an aircraft carrier. A Howell travels in style. Professor shaking his head knowing the robot will recite a list of raw materials needed. 100,000 tons of steel etc…. Hilarious

[@WingsAsEaglesMinistries]

Gilligan theme song is actually my ringtone 😊

[@KevinMiller-xn5vu]

I bet they guy who played the robot 🤖 did a lot of sweating while wearing the suit. Of course Gilligan screwed the castaways chance to get off the island by putting a good luck charm inside.

[@shadowlouise]

@@KevinMiller-xn5vu SPOILER ALERT! LOL

[@joeanderson9852]

❤. I would love to see some stuff on the Andy Griffin show too.

[@m.singleton8688]

Best show ever!! Thank you 😊😊

[@johnverley]

right love that show.

[@MrEric2cu]

I loved Gilligan's island. I also love behind the scenes as well. Ginger was upset because she thought the focus was going to be more on her even though the title should have given it away. By the way, I'm a Maryann fan.

[@Edward-pp8jc]

Its ironic that the guy inside the robot outfit is named Robert... like Robby the Robot from "Forbidden Planet" (1956). Robby was one of the two coolest robots ever, along with "Robot" , A.K.A. B-9 on "Lost in Space" (Sorry R2D2 and C3P0).

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

🛥Rick I thought you were going to talk about Ginger and what she says to the Robot which in todays world could easily be taken out of context! LOL!🤖🏝🦾🥥

[@panowa8319]

I was surprised how that got past the censors.

[@shannonmanley9217]

Another Great video. I really enjoyed it Rick. waiting for the next one. God Bless and take care.

[@richschwartz8004]

That's cool! I've often wondered who was inside the costumes of various characters on different shows. Thank you so much for digging into this one Rick. I wish my SS deposit was a little bigger so i could help fund your wonderful channel. God bless and stay safe.

[@paulsarnik8506]

Oh DEAR! You CAN'T break the illusion on Gilligan's Island!😮. 😅🤓😎✌🏻

[@ricknineg]

🛥

[@williampetersen9915]

About a month after the robot landed on Gilligan's Island, it appeared in an episode of Honey West titled The Fun-Fun Killer (currently available on KZbin.)

[@Pygar2]

Both of him!

[@mikehunter5046]

Awesome trivia Rick. As usual top drawer content!

[@modelermark172]

I remember this episode, and how they decided to have the robot 'walk' back to Hawai'i. But my memory must be slipping. I could have sworn they used the iconic "Robby the Robot" in this episode . . . . My Like is in the 1.7Ks.

[@fizixx]

Very interesting. I always wondered who was in that suit. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@gailwatson4927]

Thanks Rick

[@ricknineg]

My pleasure bringing you this content

[@brunozeigerts6379]

I think my favourite line in the series is where they find a Japanese mini-sub. Skipper: Wow... I haven't seen one of these since the war. Gilligan: Okay, Skipper... which one is it... the Monitor or the Merrimac? Skipper: Oh, Gilligan, I don't mean the Civil war...

[@statman99]

One of my favorite episodes.

[@givehonestanswer5508]

Rick since you Loooovvvveeee Gilligan's island so much answer this Please!!!!!!!! Did Mr. Howell rent the SS Minnow from Island Charter company?? also did he personally know Jonas Grumby to hire him to be the Skipper to pilot the minnow?? was the Professor and Maryanne,Ginger was his "Friends"???? who contact these people to come together for this "Unfortunate" cruise. How did Bumbling Gilligan ended up with the Skipper was they in the Navy together or was they discharged from service?? Last but not least .......each ship (boat) has a Emergency radio what happened to SS MINNOW communication radio??? why wasn't it ever mentioned on the show??

[@marlenepearson3936]

It's great he did all that work in that uncomfortable looking costume 😳 😮 Thanks Rick.

[@flowertrue]

Oooh i loved this episode, mostly because i was obsessed with robots! It's so neat to see those behind the scenes photos and learn about the actor! Thank you for this, Rick. 🌻🌼🌷🌸🪻

[@dr.migilitoloveless2385]

Walking to Hawaii wouldn't work since the average depth of the Pacific Ocean is about Twenty thousand feet. It would of been crushed by the tremendous water pressure.

[@perry3928]

Thanks Rick, another great one.

[@GeneralLee0178]

Hey Rick I know Gilligans Island is on Tubi. I haven’t seen it on Pluto tv.

[@johnverley]

the complete series is on dvd i have in my collection.

[@Colorado_Native]

There was a man inside the robot!? You just destroyed 50 years of good memories about wanting to own a robot. Oh! The inhumanity of it all. Well, there is still Dawn Wells to think about. Don't even tell me she identified as a man! Dreams are made of TV programs like this. Oh, thanks for posting this. Love your work and hit the thumbs up before watching.

[@ricknineg]

You’re the best!

[@prophetmargin7497]

Is this the same actor who was in the robot on "Lost in Space"?

[@WoefulMinion]

Bob May played the robot on "Lost in Space."

[@landonpotts6815]

Great job on this video.

[@ricknineg]

Glad you liked it!

[@josephosheavideos3992]

I have one question: did Robert also provide the voice for the robot, or did still another performer handle this task?

[@stephencurry8552]

Interesting. The first photo that shows who is in the robot. My first thought was: Whoa that looks like Bob Denver!"

[@bender7565]

The most GI trivia! I don't know when Gilligan went into syndication but we didn't get a color tv till 68'; so all the episodes were B&W for me for many years.

[@johnverley]

the first season was in black and white. seasons 2 and 3 were in color all shows went to color in 1966

[@WingsAsEaglesMinistries]

Awesome info my friend

[@ricknineg]

Thanks for watching

[@DouggieDinosaur]

Great episode! 🤖👍 SciFi television of the 1960s is beginning to look prophetic. Gilligan's robot = Tesla robot. STAR TREK talking computer = ChatGPT. 🤔

[@jeffh06]

Too bad the ending of the when radio 📻 says found a rabbits foot poor Gilligan screws up again loll!!🤦🏻😂🤣

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

The skipper got the robot mixedcup with the tin woodman

[@zekeonstormpeak4186]

If the robot really walked to Hawaii, he would have imploded at those depths.

[@PamperedPetz]

Cool to know always wandered who was in the suit 😉

[@brunozeigerts6379]

Weird Al did a song parody, 'Isle Thing' about Gilligan's Island.

[@chris1pugsley]

Rick, do you have the Mud Scenes on Gilligan's Island that tells was that real mud Gilligan feel into and the scene with Ginger and Mary Ann in that mud bog.

[@chris1pugsley]

Wow. I've been watching this episode for years and I was wondering who played the robot.

[@stevenfarmer2660]

Awesome!

[@rickchapman9232]

How did they do the under water scene?

[@ricknineg]

He just walked into the water with the suit. I’m sure water got in. Cold water and all. It’s just a part of TV production

[@CarlWilliams-u3y]

Skipper went around dressed as Skipper in real life.

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Refugee skipper said the robot was from the wizard of oz 😂😂😂

[@Phantanos]

That robot came from an episode of the girl spy show: Honey West..

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Robert D’arcy would be canceled these days for wearing blackface!

[@okjoe5561]

Or for taking a job away from a real robot.

[@kevinsmith5288]

​@@okjoe5561😂

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

104 on that one good one

[@rivaridge7211]

LOL - I thought the same.

[@nightrunner1456]

CAN IT MAKE ICE.

[@TheMichaelBeck]

After the second or third time Gilligan screwed up our rescue, he'd have an "accident".

[@bradlafferty6076]

Island Charter free lunches? Mmmmmmm

[@maryannedelaney]

Love this

[@magi2]

I can see why he was Bob Denver's stand in even with the make up on for the Robot you could see he looked sort of looked like Bob Denver

[@ricknineg]

They looked very similar in their overall features

[@wb3381]

I noticed a robot appeared on the new Adventures of Gilligan cartoon in 1974

[@robertnasser9937]

OMG, Black Face _-- LOL

[@aj-2savage896]

But could he make a coconut creme pie?

[@stevenj9970]

Bobby, May the gentleman who was inside the Robinson robot on tvs lost in space, also had to wear black face to keep his face from appearing through the suit.

[@alanr4447a]

I believe it.

[@roberttelarket4934]

Ricky why don't you admit that it was really your grandfather?

[@ricknineg]

It was

[@roberttelarket4934]

@@ricknineg: Ha ha! I knew it! You can't pass anything over me! Don't try it again!

[@sharongeorge3336]

How did they do him walking into the water??

[@randyc9818]

Cool

[@vlehr2903]

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. - Hebrews 11:1

[@cannedlaughter2535]

"The putt breaks to the right. This is the way we wash our clothes."

[@JLvatron]

So he had dark make-up, suspenders, and jeans inside. He also had a lucky rabbit's foot inside...

[@RodsshopOrg]

Who voiced the Robot?

[@billbucktube]

Like it…

[@iamme453]

I never saw this episode

[@theda850two]

Wait,,, Whaaaattt, ,,, There was a man inside the robot? 😅

[@acelarson1872]

I wonder what this guy is doing now?

[@33VMUH]

What about Giligan's lucky rabbit's foot?

[@ricknineg]

⚡️

[@chriscoleman6956]

My question how did he move?

[@ricknineg]

He used his legs to propel himself forward

[@johnverley]

what about when bathroom time came?

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

Didn't Gilligan put a rabbit's foot in the robot and mess up the message?

[@ricknineg]

Yes and yes! True Gilligan

[@mamas.8259]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@WgB5]

I did not see this episode.