Surviving Gilligan's Island Documentary 2001

[@jaydavis8394]

Bob Denver, Dawn Wells, Natalie Schafer, Alan Hale, Jim Backus and Russell Johnson, thank you all for the memories. I grew up watching Gilligan's Island and loving it. Time does indeed fly, as my grandmother used to say, but I'll always be able to tune in and laugh and smile just as I did so many years ago. Thank you for all you did and for such wonderful memories. You're truly missed. RIP

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯,thank you ,still miss you all

[@WVgrl59]

Did you intentionally leave out Tina Louise? Lol

[@WVgrl59]

I agree. ❤️

[@jaydavis8394]

@@WVgrl59 lol Oops. My subconscience did.

[@phoenixman8569]

@@WVgrl59 shes still alive...

[@scottrankin6133]

Thank You Mary Anne, I was born in 1963, so came home every day after school in Australia to watch Gilligan's Island - LOVED IT!! What a wonderful Child Hood

[@dheme1709]

I had the most wonderful event happen to me. When my parents took me Alan Hale's Lobster Barrel for my 18th Birthday Alan Hale actually sang "Happy Birthday" to me with his staff. I'll never forget that experience. He was a wonderful man and will always be in my heart. R I P Alan and to all those that we lost

[@orion450]

How cool! I remember the ads on late night tv.

[@BobWiersema]

I met Alan Hale when I was a kid on vacation at a resort bar & game room outside of Tomahawk Wisconsin. Had no idea who he was but my Dad was having a drink with him at the bar and when I went over to get more nickles for the games my Dad said "Son this is Mr. Hale". I just said something like hi or nice to meet you. Then my Dad said "He's the Skipper on Gilligan's Island". Mr. Hale looked at me and said "How many nickles do you need little buddy?". I am 64 years old now but still clearly remember that day.

[@sanityassassin8161]

@@BobWiersema That's a wonderful story, "little buddy!" We all loved that goofy little show--still do!

[@markhowell6601]

@@BobWiersema He called Barney little buddy on the Andy Griffith Show too. I’ve read Alan called people he liked little buddy.

[@matthewhutchinson9353]

What year was it?

[@irismckay6472]

I was in the second grade when Gilligan's Island debuted. I have fond memories of my dad and I watching it. My mother thought it was ridiculous but my dad loved it. He loved slapstick. Then, as a teenager, I remember watching the reruns. So nice to take a trip back to a much simpler time! I loved growing up in the sixties.

[@jasonhull9154]

This is such a wonderful documentary. I had seen it twice before (years ago), and I was so happy to stumble across it again. Gilligan's Island was already in syndicated reruns years before I started watching it as a child, but it has always held a special place in my heart. I had the great pleasure and privilege of meeting Dawn Wells in person back in 2005, and she truly was "Mary Ann". You couldn't have asked for a sweeter, kinder, more ebullient soul. It's hard to believe there is only one "castaway" (Tina Louise) who is still with us. However, the wonderful legacy of laughter that those 7 people and genius creator Sherwood Schwartz left behind ensures that none of them will ever truly leave us--and that is something for which I will always be very grateful.

[@royhenley2396]

Fun group. Dawn Wells is AWESOME. Such a classy woman, from start to finish, literally the embodiment of the word. If you haven't seen a documentary on her, check it out.

[@pamelag7553]

The Golden age of television. I don't think it will ever return. But at least we have the hilarious, entertaining reruns, and insightful documentaries.

[@thestever95]

How could it return? Have you seen this latest crop of "actors"? Even if the actors grew into the rolls given them there is the fundamental problem of good writing! Without a good script it may not be worth watching, even one time. I feel the movie medium is producing products. It used to be an art. -ARS GRATIA ARTIS- ART FOR ARTS SAKE... Those are some beautiful words...

[@cherylnewland6538]

My Husband and I met Dawn Wells at the Minnesota State Fair a few years ago. Never have I met a Sweeter Person and her and I talked as if we were old Friends! She gave such High Regards of Russell Johnson, well All the Guys and Natalie! This was so bittersweet to watch. I grew up on Gilligan's Island. My brother's and I watched it all through our childhood and when ever the world becomes a scary place, I search for Gilligan's Island reruns!! Now they are all gone except Tina Louise. Dawn Wells would have lived much longer if not for Covid! Even at her age when we met her, she was Spunky, such a Breath of Fresh Air! So Very Missed! ❤️

[@georgeshelton6281]

What has the Monkees Davy Jones have to do with Bob Denver? About Davy Jones, he never kept any turtle as a house pet back then during late 1965. Even Peter Tork never kept any turtle as a house pet. Every public spectacle has a different interest. 🐢 😒 🙄 😤 😐 😑 🐢

[@rickdickerson1204]

That is so wonderful! 😊

[@georgeshelton6281]

Did you notice that there were not too many Gilligan's Planet cartoon episodes compared to what's it compared to all of other cartoon shows? What I just didn't tell you is that I've added one extra character for the Gilligan's Planet cartoon series since the former Newsweek magazine newsreporter John Leland has insulted Professor Roy Hinckley just for not having a roommate. That extra character is the long, straight, white blonde hair crystal blue eye 5 ft. 6 black American woman named Teresa Dortch. She's the size of an Olympic gymnastics athlete. I passed her off as the 8th castaway.

[@camickelson]

❤

[@crimped357]

I live here in Idaho and we recently lost our gem, Mary Ann. "In a world of Kardashians... be a Mary Ann" Dawn Wells

[@bertram_oredrock]

Kardashians? Rich, plastic, and classless. A waste of space.

[@vivalarazausarmyvet4453]

Dawn Wells survived Gilligan's Island but she didn't survived traitor trumps inept COVID policy. RIP

[@bertram_oredrock]

@@vivalarazausarmyvet4453 Does it hurt being that stupid?

[@sumbody694]

@@bertram_oredrock Im not sure you would have to explain it to us, you seem to be the authority on it.

[@deannasisson2500]

@@vivalarazausarmyvet4453 Who told you that garbage? Everybody died of 'Covid' in the last 2 years, whether they really had it or not. How do you think they increased the numbers? Why do you think the idiot in NY put Covid patients in the nursing homes, without emptying them first? To spike the numbers that wouldn't go higher normally. Think about it!

[@lastchance8142]

Bravo! Excellent production. For many of us "old timers", Gilligan's Island defines a big part of our childhood memories. Good, clean fun without politics or vulgar sexuality. That's why it was so popular then, and now.

[@paulbaranofsky4995]

Loved how bob denver stood up for dawn wells and Russell Johnson when the producers listed them as the rest and he said he would walk if they didn't get equal billing.And he was really pissed off when dawn was not on the cover.Stand up guy supporting his co-stars

[@WHEELSBRANUM]

We didn't have TV where I grew up, or at least TV that could be seen. Lots of static and snow on the screen. I learned most of what was on TV from the kids at school who had TV and would talk about the latest episodes. I have only seen this show, Happy Days and Charlies Angels in reruns, I am an avid reader tho.

[@pdchr]

I loved that show when I was a kid. I always thought Gilligan was sweet on Mariann. I though Ginger was too high maintenance.

[@glenvest5256]

@@pdchr Heck, I know I -- and most other folks I knew (and still know!) -- have always been sweet on MaryAnn !

[@charlesbeckett7264]

💥💥💥 At the time I was able to see this tribute to the whole cast and production team writers and all involved the public comment button is off. 😔. However in the event that anyone involved may hear this Thank You for This marvelous piece of work you Brought us fans, THANK YOU ! This work brought me Joy, out loud laughter and loving tears to my eyes. Again, Thank You All and God Bless every one of You. Truly Heart Felt.

[@daskritter3018]

absolutely. and Dawn was the glue of kindness and loyalty to all the cast who became close friends. true. look it up. she set the standard for how all the actors kept in touch. it was all Dawn's doing.

[@dekelanson5280]

The ending brought tears to my eyes. They're all gone except for Tina. I, as millions of others, grew up with this show. RIP Bob, Alan, Dawn, Russell, Jim, and Natalie.

[@karencawthorn3173]

Yup me too

[@Kanuck1818]

It was hard to listen to Wells' voice cracking when she was talking about Backus and Hale...😥😓

[@brianallison1913]

I think part of the reason it's sad seeing the stars you watched growing up all dying is that it feels like a part of you is dying as well being they were (technically) part of your life. Even more, it is a reminder that at some point in time the clock will strike the hour on us all. Sad but is what it is.

[@franklee2683]

Interesting that TINA is the ladt surviving member of the cast! Maybe she will do a remake of G.I. Lol

[@michellefernandez3155]

Tina has a pact with satan @@franklee2683

[@paulnicolosi4792]

The guy playing the skipper, nailed his voice! I met Alan Hale Jr on two separate occasions. He was the nicest person you’d ever want to hang out with. Sad that he’s gone..

[@OhPleaseMary]

My only brush with a celebrity was when Alan Hale Jr. hugged my mother when she was expecting me. As a little kid, I'd be glued to Gilligan's Island, feeling like I had a special connection with AHJ because of the story. When he died, it was like losing an uncle I never met. Of course he wasn't an uncle and we never had met, but somehow 'the hug' was woven into my life story from the start. Glad to hear someone else talk about how nice he was - I might have to rewrite the story in my head if he'd been a big jerk!

[@paulnicolosi4792]

@@OhPleaseMary It was well known in Hollywood, what a great guy Alan was. I met Barbara Hale, who played Della Street, on Perry Mason. She knew him quite well and had co stared with him in some god awful, low budget horror film, back in The 70’s. As they had the same last name, he called her ‘his little sister’ whenever he saw her on the set. She raved about what a big sweet teddy bear he was. She herself was amazingly nice.

[@OhPleaseMary]

@@paulnicolosi4792 I love that story! So rare anymore to find actors who are as down to Earth. My mom still talks about meeting him at a golf tournament in Pebble Beach, CA in 1963 and just how fun he was - she says she was hugely pregnant and he caught her eye and made a beeline for her to talk about their 'matching bellies' and that he had the biggest laugh and the warmest hug of all! Thanks for sharing that great story with me! ❤️

[@paulnicolosi4792]

Most celebrities I’ve met are very nice, with the exception of a few, they’re regular people, just trying to get through life like the rest of us…

[@danielhaney9992]

These were just the type of comments I was looking for to snap me out of my nostalgia depression.

[@marklowensteinmusic]

Very touching. The back-stories are truly priceless to understand and know the actors/actresses that became ingrained in our lives and memories.

[@markmayfield2228]

In Navy boot camp in San Diego, on photo day, we made a video. Our company sang the Gilligan's Island theme song. Miss you, Mary Ann.

[@georgeshelton6281]

As George Mickey Dolenz Jr. used to say it, I hate vague reviews.

[@richardcline1337]

Dawn Wells was so beautiful on that show and she still was right up to the very end. RIP, beautiful lady.

[@georgeshelton6281]

I can tell that this is some sort of reenactment!

[@thomasknight3975]

Sitting here with tears in my eyes, I will always remember this show... I share my memories with my grandchildren, and talk about the crush that I always had on Marianne... God bless you all and may we meet again one day in heaven

[@deannasisson2500]

God love you, sir!

[@aultramegamagaalphaandomeg2268]

AMEN MY EXACT SENTIMENTS

[@lorenzocarmelo6781]

you all probably dont give a damn but does anybody know of a way to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me!

[@emmettlachlan9770]

@Lorenzo Carmelo instablaster :)

[@dr.robertsmith1971]

She will most likely never know how many of our lives she impacted, so many of us she was our ideal girl perfect, nobody could disagree she was always the kindest soul, and money just can't buy that.

[@etherbunny3877]

Brought tears to my eyes, I never knew about Jim Backus's Parkinson's difficulties. They are and were all great talents brought together for a special creation. I miss Dawn Wells especially and think of her often

[@LisaHouserman]

All of these actors did a great job of capturing the cast members! Thanks for posting this.

[@billyrichards8834]

I met Dawn Wells in person at a parade where she was the Grand Marshall in Garden Grove, CA, about 9-month's before her death from covid-19. She was a TOTAL SWEETHEART at the meet-and-greet afterwards.

[@MrDalebenberger]

I remember in grade one in 1965, all the kids talking about the latest episode the night before. I absolutely loved the show then and still do 56 years later.

[@chuckhembree6101]

I’m 63 and I can still relate to the show. It can me some life values I still to this day live by.

[@thestever95]

Actually still have a crush! You could just see her heart shining through. By the way.... I'm 73...

[@johnnybgood58]

I'm going on 64 years old I loved coming home from school and watching Gilligan's Island. I never knew this story was told until tonight when I watched this.. Excellent... never knew Tina Louise was such a hard ass and I bet Dawn Wells was probably the only one that could work with her and stick around I mean God bless them. They're just regular folks like us with real problems but I really do miss them all.

[@jacquiechapman8258]

My mother was a nurse for a doctor in La Jolla, Ca. 'The Skipper' was a patient. My Mom saw him several times. Said he was a real nice guy.

[@timhall1115]

I'm sorry that we all lost such good people this was fun as it gets but it didn't deceive me for a single second as i was growing up watching these but i did watch because you all were so much like a good family better then my own so i fell in love with you all and it was mary-ann all the way she was a girl you could count on as a friend or a lover (wife type) to be there in the mix in all things good or bad and have you're back all the ways through then we see lovie howl saving that gals life man wishing you all the best but professor I'd have been responsible and gotten everyone off that island in less then one week myself i believe you're answer was morally wrong as to why you never did that it points to a much darker side to you that holding them hostage on an island could even be considered at all i understand why the plot called for it but yeah I've had issues with that since i first seen the show and almost stopped watching due to that factor so i written it off to you being a less than able man of science then you'd bast that to kingdom come and invent something else to help but never get off that island hell i could have distilled rubbing alcohol in place of gas and built a raft using the minnows motor to get them all to safety in one week with those palm trees at age 6 as much as i was raised on science by then as well as the for the skipper i had by a naibor learned at the same time sea man ship with zero modern technology sun shots and all to anywhere they needed to go state side so the whole thing while charming completely improbable to my young mind only the hearts of those involved saved this show for me even at this young of an age and that was over 34 years ago for me... So marry-ann here's to you and mr denver and the howls while you other two were still lovable made the whole thing impossible to believe as 🎅 or bigfoot and unicorns but personally ms ginger was a blatant schemer so she always rubbed me the wrong way I'm more impressed by what she did with her life after this show and this has redeemed her in my eyes as she's worked with so many young people love you all for you're heart's always

[@rickdickerson1204]

Oh that is so nifty! 🙂 And God Bless your mom for all the nursing she did. 😍

[@suzannerobertson3803]

I bet she was at Scripps Hospital. I was born in there 1958 and at the time it was the only hospital in Southern California!

[@johnnada1222]

Suzanne Robertson that’s funny because I was born in a hospital in Pasadena in1954 . Pretty sure Los Angeles and San Diego had numerous hospitals with a lot scattered around them . Maybe you meant 1858 ? 😂

[@MountainFisher]

@@suzannerobertson3803 I was born at LA General Hospital before 1958, I was in school by '58.

[@Snowdragon.]

Dawn Wells was at a hotel in Edmonton, Canada where I was staying. I gave her a Maple leaf brooch, I saw her in a hall. I said, “Oh cool your wearing my pin” then she gave me a kiss on my left cheek. I was a teen and fell in love with her. I miss her R.I.P. Ms. Well ):

[@rustyruss2962]

I’m 59 grown man and cried at end when Mr Howell left set such wonderful show me and my Brother used watch Great Memories GodBless too Crew ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@Chuffin_ell]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Wells in early 2018. In the few minutes I held her attention, she was the most caring and concerned person I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.

[@markcraven8386]

Can't believe just how much I enjoyed watching this documentary. The perfect cast to recreate one of the best TV shows ever. As for the original cast, we miss you all and will never forget your gift to us.

[@jb7591]

Well said.

[@markcraven8386]

@@ifightchildmolesters2790 What difference could that possibly make ?

[@ifightchildmolesters2790]

@@markcraven8386*To a MindLess, BasKetBaLL Moron, such as YOU, No Difference!!!!*

[@Je1St2]

Yes, the casting of this documentary was amazing. I would have watched a remake with these actors.

[@deannasisson2500]

Loved the guy who played Mr. Howell. He did a great Jim Backus!!

[@debbieryan2768]

Gilligan's island should b put n th History books, Happy Days, n Lavergn n Shirley, n th Brady Bunch....This was th best days of my life, watching all of these great shows...I'm so glad ya'll did what u did...Thank u...

[@georgeshelton6281]

You have to think, they just don't make comedy shows like they used to anymore. You simply can't trust the new American comedy shows.

[@danthomas6587]

I never missed Gilligans Island. It typified my youth. Thanks for this blast from the past.

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

Well I never knew this was made. And 20 years later still a fitting tribute to our childhood memories. Glad they did it. I guess we just lost Dawn a year ago, I do recall reading about that I guess I’m sad today as I was when I heard about it. Jim Bacchus was a national treasure. And these folks left a legacy few of us will have the opportunity to do. Thanks crew and castaways. And in some ways we all are a family, of fans because of some old friends from TV.

[@nonelost1]

They did a pretty good job depicting the cast's younger 1960's selves in this 2001 documentary, especially the Skipper, Ginger, and Maryann.

[@ShamrockParticle]

The casting and format for this documentary fit the show and its documented content perfectly. The factoids seem largely more authentic then other show documentaries I've seen too, few embellishments...

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Ginger is a dead ringer

[@forrestgreene1139]

I was listening to them while working on and off. Lovey's a dead ringer too.

[@mysterymac38]

I agree . This was extremely well made and provided a lot of insight at what the cast was really like.

[@deannasisson2500]

@@forrestgreene1139 That's E.J. Peaker, that is! Look her up. She was great in a couple of 1970's shows as well as 'Love American Style'. Better actor than the roles she was allowed to play back then. Prove it to yourself by watching the part about the breast cancer. A shame another what might-have-been didn't happen for her. I hope she took that talent to Broadway, at least once.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

They were here during the best years of my life...and entertained my children when they were still unscathed by a sometimes cruel world.

[@h_noel7380]

I saw this when it aired 20 years ago. Ending made me cry then, and certainly made me cry even more today now that Bob, Russell, and the eternally beautiful Dawn have also left us. Thank you for the upload.

[@xXGENDAMAGEXx]

Thanks for that info. I was about to look it up after just finishing it. I thought it was absolutely brilliant. My siblings and I grew up on all these shows. But this one has always held the most dear memories. Mary Anne all the way!!!!!

[@roberte.6892]

This aired 20 years ago??????

[@susan638]

😢😢 me too 😿😿

[@faithmoore3243]

The ending hurt !

[@hankevans3663]

The ending got me too

[@sonoranrain2330]

A timeless piece of 60s Americana that brought laughter and smiles into living rooms across America and the world as it has never been out of syndication. Thanks to all the cast members and Sherwood Schwartz for so many wonderful memories!

[@bobbywilliams9203]

The guy playing "The Skipper" nailed it👌. Vocally, mannerisms and hand gestures... 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@ComputerLearning0]

Yep, he was spot-on. If you only heard him speak you'd think it was Alan Hale himself.

[@stonefree1911]

Yeah he nailed it. I thought it was dubbed for awhile...

[@Weasel699]

He was in american pie wedding and good luck charlie

[@timnail844]

He really did a great job. I agree with you! 🤷‍♂️🙃

[@timnail844]

@@Weasel699 Oh! Good looking Skipper! 🙃💀

[@christiesmith978]

Bob Denver passed away 4 years later, September 2, 2005, in Winston-Salem, NC at age 70 & Dawn Wells passed away in December 2020 at age 82 due to complications to Covid-19.

[@stevecarter8870]

Will never forget the fun..I will love Dawn Wells forever

[@ifightchildmolesters2790]

*Your Body is UgLy!!! Why are you Doing this>?????*

[@somebodyelse836]

Gilligan's Island, Munsters, I Dream of Jeannie, Andy Griffith show, my life is complete .

[@MrXminus1]

I had no idea about the whole breast cancer , mastectomy story. That was such a caring, loving, beautiful thing Natalie did.

[@RWald8888]

Apparently, Natalie didn't have reconstructive surgery. I'm sure it was around back then.

[@sharonblevins3281]

A very big part of my childhood. Thank you all.❤🌊

[@jameshassell8110]

An excellent behind-the-scenes look at the show. The actors were spots on. RIP Jim, Natalie, Alan, Bob, Russell, and Dawn. You are and will be missed...

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

Not really. It paints Tina in a unflattering inaccurate light. The actress who plays her (Kristen Dalton) doesn't even bother to accurately act and talk more Tina did. Dalton is as poor as Judith Baldwin was playing Ginger in 1978.

[@mrequi1]

@@Garsons-oq4lh From all I've heard, Tina could be a real bitch. And her old cast members seem to agree. To be fair, she was, (& i believe still is) trying to be a working actress.

[@timrob12]

@@Garsons-oq4lh Well, that's what you get if you don't want to participate in the documentary or anything to do with the show. Really her own fault, I say.

[@madisona3907]

Amen. All wonderful actors and people!

[@phillipsantana2633]

AGREED!!! 😃

[@OneLastHitB4IGo]

Hard to believe that such a seemingly stupid show has lasted so long and will outlive all of us. Hardest one for me to lose was Mary Ann. She only got more and more beautiful as the years went by. Thank-you for this excellent ride back to a better time. It's much appreciated.

[@homer5802]

It was a great little show. It was innocent and childish. I think that's why us older folks ( I'm 60 ) like to reminisce over It. Dawn had a beautiful soul, and was sincere.

[@shadowwolf2524]

I stayed watching this show when I was 5- in 1970. Everytime it was coming on,in the part of the song when it thunders loudly, Dad,Mom and me would clap our hands real real loud. I'm now 57 and still do. And I insist everyone watching with me does the same. Such great memories!

[@christiesmith978]

I absolutely love the entertaining and unique way that this was written, filmed & edited.... great job to all involved in front of and behind the camera.

[@1957kwick]

Dawn Wells was 63 years old when she did this and she was still hot

[@jeff1pain148]

82 YRS OLD

[@TheToolReview]

@Joe Dirt me to Mr. Dirte

[@bubbastill2040]

YUM!

[@lisamcbride8921]

She has always looked great

[@hallelujahentertainmentvlo7753]

True that

[@hiramjohnson9681]

My dear friend, the late Andy Hallett, had been working on the set of Angel for 2 seasons. We had met when I was a karaoke host at the Queen Mary Showlounge in Studio City. After booking his show as Lorne, he would make a point to still stop by whenever he got the chance. One night in 2001, he came in with this lovely lady with charm and a dazzling smile. They shared the same agent. He introduced her as Dawn Wells! Gobsmacked would be an understatement. I asked if could hug Mary Ann as that had always been a dream of mine. She graciously accepted. What a doll! They stayed for about 2 hours and she talked with fans. Grace and class. Her death from Covid hit me hard. RIH castaways!

[@aar5pj]

This was in itself was a wonderful program....touching.

[@tomregan6979]

Absolutely awesome. Clicked on this to watch a few minutes, and watched the entire thing. Years ago, I bought the entire DVD set for my kids from the 'professor' (who signed the set!). They are now in their 20s and can quote bits at the drop of a hat. When my kids were teenagers and visiting at a friend's house, and wanted to break the ice with their friend's parents, they'd bring up Gilligan's island. Never failed. My son loved asking the dads: "So....Ginger or Maryanne?" He loved their reaction!

[@evilqtip7098]

That was beautiful Last Survivors watching old re-runs of themselves behind the scene on the ISLAND!!! I almost cried..

[@scotsman6712]

on facebook Dawn Wells would often mention she was watching Gilligans island on METV

[@DianneElizabeth64]

My heart hurts a little that it’s all gone & that they are all gone. The better parts of my childhood

[@evilqtip7098]

@@DianneElizabeth64 They are alive in that time I always hoped I could find a time machine and go back and just say high !!! They were legendary .. no one will ever be like them.. Just a Magical group... "GILIGAN'S ISLAND" Hogan's Hero's Magnum Taxi Three company Batman M.A.S.H Seinfeld STAR TREK So many more...... Thank U to the wonderful people who created these shows, and the actors who made them great! Music !! Writers !! Singers !! Just Loved them.. I will be gone soon to forever but I live in this time...forever.

[@SSGLew]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for posting this for not just for those of us who grew up with probably the best ensemble cast of all time; but, also, for those who are going to grow with them today. BRAVO!

[@GROOVYJOJO]

Wow how did i miss this wonderful funny gem. Yes its hard when anyone of cast passes...but for some reason losing mary ann was like the end of the innocence 💔💔💔💔

[@ballrep4045]

Don Henley and the eagles

[@dmlchannel3262]

The "Ginger versus Many Ann debate" was always absurd. It was ALWAYS "Mary Ann". ALWAYS, and without a doubt. RIP Dawn.

[@spotperf]

not really for this idiot(me), but I came around. I was always on the Ginger side. Then I married one, then divorced. My second wife is a Mary Ann. Wow was I dumb in the past. So, you are correct except for ALWAYS - some of us have to wise up later on in life.

[@dmlchannel3262]

@@spotperf Ginger, much like a Ferrari, was always very expensive, very high maintenance, and likely to suffer a break-down if she didn't get what she demanded. You seem happy with your Mary Ann... so kudos to you and count your blessings.

[@reggiebenson9172]

I think Tina was actually a little jealous of Mary Ann, but yes, you're right - always Mary Ann. She had no reason to be jealous though - look up God's Little Acre - watch it and see if you don't agree that Tina Louise was one of the hottest, smoking hot women ever on the silver screen.

[@dragonflysurgeon]

Definitely Mary Ann

[@laurakibben4147]

Against both Gingers even😂

[@flywithmeify]

Never knew this documentary was there. I grew up watching Gilligans Island and still enjoy watching the reruns !! What a wonderful family classic. It will forever be in my memories and a childhood past. God bless the entire crew of Gilligans Island !! Thank you for the memories,

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Dawn Wells was such lovely soul. Rather than be bitter for being typecast, she truly embraced the persona and made it her own. I know it may have been solely for public consumption, but unlike Tina Louise, she never complained about it. She never regretted it.. She was truly my adolescent crush. Such a lovely person.

[@taratupa73]

Count Me In as a 'Mary Ann' guy. She was so incredibly cute, right up until the day she died. Rest In Peace, Dawn Wells.

[@harperstacey9604]

It was a sad day in america when Dawn Wells died.

[@83thechaz]

Haha…you know who are real friends when they still have chemistry after many decades. Loved this documentary and ty for posting it ❤️

[@GROOVYJOJO]

One of my favorite memories was when mary ann, ginger and lovey performed YOU NEED ME as the HONEYBEES which you can find on KZbin...such a 1960s retro flashback...adorable ✌✌✌❤❤❤🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Wow, the cast playing the young actors is fabulous. What a great documentary. I can’t believe I haven’t seen it before. I loved Gillian’s Island.

[@BlueBirdsSong]

Thank you so much for this touching and informational tribute to a Show I loved and my kids loved in reruns. One of my sons taped every episode, one night he and I got so sick that we camped out on the couch together watching those reruns all night, it really helped us get through a rough night. He still, like me, loves Gilligan’s Island. We loved you all and Thank You for all the laughs. Peace and Love to you all and especially to the man who created the show and fought for it. ❤️✨💫🙏

[@dewayneblue1834]

They really did a heck of a job finding the actors to play the original actors. That's some impressively accurate casting.

[@timothyhalldorsson5476]

I got chills and tears at the same time when they sang the theme song. Spectacular!

[@lisalambert2750]

I did not know anything about this documentary until tonight 8/25/2021. I thought is was wonderful. I always loved the show. I also always wondered if you guys really become like family. It seems you guys did. That is what I like to hear. I like to hear it about any show that have seasons and seasons of episodes and episodes. I did get the feeling that Tina, the one who played Ginger, was embarrassed and didn’t want to have anything to do with anyone. Seemed to not want to admit to her fans that she Ginger after her contract was up. She even said it and that was so sad. This was a good family show that brought lots and lots of laughs. I still love watching the reruns when I happen to find them.

[@FlamingRobzilla]

I have all the episodes in my library, but haven't watched them since I was a kid. After watching this documentary I think I'll dust them off and experience them once again, but this time with new eyes and with a greater degree of appreciation.

[@fpinzow]

I really enjoyed the show when I was a kid. I turned 10 the year it debuted. As it was not popular with my parents, it was fortunate that we had a second TV in the basement. The idea of being stranded on a desert island was appealing to many kids--just without having to deal with any of the problems! We got way for about a 30-minute tour before crashing back down to earth! The show provided escapism for many of us, and I suspect that that as part of it's appeal. I can't imagine anyone who was not part of that cast replacing them either! Thanks for doing the documentary! Thanks to the all the people who were in it and sometimes had to put up with some major discomforts, like Bob Denver! I think that all of you should have gotten residuals! Those of you who didn't got cheated IMO! BTW, as I watch and listen, it appears that Bob was trying hard to ensure that his colleagues got equal billing with him. It really impresses me that he was such a fair play guy, but perhaps it shouldn't be surprising!

[@calidazeable]

I accidentally stumbled across this ... it gave me big smiles ... Thank you for making this ..😊🥰 ❤️ I wept heavily at the end 😭 ..

[@tommymann69]

So did I / I just typed in bob denver and this pop along with lost space nuts

[@calidazeable]

@@tommymann69 I don’t even recall how I got here 🤷🏼‍♀️😄,, You know how one thing leads to another, eventually I stumbled onto a talk show with the cast reunion from 1998 .. and this was in the waiting .. it was pretty neat to watch 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@howieduwit2551]

What a gem. Thank you for the upload.

[@moonwalker091000]

There really are no words. What a wonderful documentary. So many great memories!! Thank you all, for the best comedy show there ever was.

[@tonyamitchell9632]

Agree! Agree! Agree!!! :)

[@reggiebenson9172]

Wait a minute - I agree - but let's never forget Lucy!

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

It looks like Bob Denver was great guy and a true Dawn Wells fan. So great to see how he insisted Dawn get equal attention as Tina. Makes me think so highly of him.

[@johnnada1222]

If you did not figure it out : the one network executive is Dwayne Hickman ( Dobie Gillis ) .

[@privateprivate1865]

I miss my youth.. watching Gilligan's island every weekday.

[@collinpribula3270]

I still watch reruns of Gilligan’s Island on MeTv every Sunday.

[@janepatterson6779]

Me too!

[@kboop11]

Me me too

[@tommymann69]

Me too

[@lisamcbride8921]

Me too!

[@chris1pugsley]

Me too.

[@thinkforyourself2109]

That was a great little documentary from 23 years ago. Of the original cast, only Tina Louise is still alive (age 89) as Feb 2024. Like most other kids in the 1970s I watched this show and loved it. It was silly but accessible and funny. And well ahead of its time: there are now many shows that are equally silly and escapist, helping people relax and laugh despite the hardship and sorrows of life.

[@clurkroberts2650]

This was a such a great video production. It really did a wonderful job of marrying the actual actors with dramatic/comic recreations. Plus the touching ending. Well done!!!

[@100chuckjones]

Imagine if this cast right here made a small reboot ? God I would be in heaven. I loved this show.

[@99goat99]

...and now, here in 2021, the last castaway standing is Ginger. I mean Tina. I really enjoyed this video.

[@LisaHouserman]

Me too! I've watched it several times. Just innocent entertainment basically!

[@ComputerLearning0]

And she looks like absolute hell. Tina was so adamant about getting the hell off the show but it's interesting how you never heard about her anymore after that. Hope it was worth all the complaining she did.

[@mrequi1]

@@ComputerLearning0 She has continued to work throughout her career, but in minor parts. They say, "There are no small parts, but then there is Tina Louise ".

[@lorimiller4301]

@@ComputerLearning0 I was looking for this comment. I wondered if anyone else saw the irony ? Luck finds you but Karma hunts you down. 🙃🌠😉

[@ComputerLearning0]

@@lorimiller4301 I doubt Tina would have lowered herself to watch this documentary but I wonder what she thought about it because you know someone would have brought it to her attention, and the fact it doesn't portray her very well, it really makes you wonder how Tina felt about it. I'm sure she hated it just like she hated appearing in a series she thought was supposed to be about HER. Some people are never satisfied :>\

[@jomama5186]

This was a super happy memory of growing up :) thanks for doing this :)

[@denisepaul-phillips1834]

Still like the show

[@jimvinespresents...8463]

I've seen this movie several times (I have it on DVD) and it's always a lot of fun. As for Alan Hale: He was my dad's golf buddy back in the '70s and I had the opportunity to meet him. Mr. Hale was a sweet, lovely man...just as you'd expect him to be!

[@gilbertramos6039]

I didn't have a favorable impression of this presentation in the first few moments. I thought it was total corn and cheese drivel. But I hung with it and I'm glad I did. It's excellent. I love it. Thank you for making this available. The documentary is heartwarming, funny , and profound. Yes, profound. There are many nuggets of wisdom here in this recounting of a fateful trip.

[@mr.wonkastyle2558]

I’m getting the same vibe

[@tedmorgan7002]

Same. I damn near shut it off when they started singing

[@danielhaney9992]

It starts off cheesy but then gets pretty interesting making me want to watch old episodes again...but then it starts to get serious and heavy and by the end you're depressed and don't ever want to watch an episode because the nostalgia pain is too heavy from some silly light-hearted show??? I would recommend turning it off at 1:05:00 enjoying some reruns and finishing it sometime when you're already heavy hearted.

[@teen_laqueefa]

@@danielhaney9992 damn, I was born in 81, I even have childhood memories of this show 5 days a week in syndication. I'm starting to get the feels for those days again, I was young enough to form a very happy connection to these people.

[@danielhaney9992]

@@teen_laqueefa wow, we have pretty much the exact same experience!

[@5GreenAcres]

As a young girl I couldn't wait until Gilligan's Island came on. Each episode I was so hoping they would get rescued. Not even realizing if they got rescued there would be no more show.

[@patriciaguenzler9150]

Can't believe I missed this now 21 year's later enjoyed every minute

[@WelshWidgetMan2O1O]

Same here. Never knew this existed but I'm sure glad it's on here. This was a wonderful presentation that, sad as it may be, tells the story behind the real people we all watched on television long ago before the world turned into the mental asylum it is today.

[@randysills4418]

I feel so terrible that Dawn Wells died...and from Covid! She seemed liked such a lovely person...❤

[@dougcasey6117]

They really did an amazing job casting this, I simply loved the Jim Backus character especially but all of these were extraordinary choices. I never knew what a conscientious person Bob was, wow I like him even more and I adored him before.

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Heartwarming going back to my youth. Thank you to the Cast and Crew of Gillian's Island and Sherwood Schwartz.

[@jasonmalik2391]

This was very well done, nothing exaggerated just fun information & facts about the people & show. As a young kid I watched every original episode & became a big fan. Back then I could never understand why every rescue failed, so I kept watching each week, waiting to see if they would be successful on the next episode. Of course at that young age I didn't realize "permanent shipwreck" was the premise of the ongoing storyline. It's sad that most all have passed on but what wonderful memories we all share. I somehow missed this when it originally aired so many years ago, so thanks for the upload!

[@marksolarz3756]

A Most excellent movie about a series. Had the VHS tape. Watched many times. And of course grew up with the series.

[@moshfists]

This is a REALLY good telling of personal stories from the people that played these amazing roles. I actually got a little misty-eyed when stories of our favorite actors' passing brought the show to a close.

[@bigdeal39]

Wow !! This was great to watch !! Didn't know this was done in 2001. We ALL grew up watching this show ! May they all R.I.P. P.S. Mary Ann (Dawn Wells) 100% 😂. My first crush !! A beautiful woman !!

[@otero3rdRD]

What a great story 😅beautiful biopic. Thank you, Dawn

[@gregorybufkin890]

Oh, this was great. Really had fun with it! Thank you very much!

[@donw3912]

a great piece...I miss them all...Im glad Tina has been embracing the series more nowadays. after seeing this and having learned alot about the show and the stars and creation..I still learned new things :-)

[@fiberglassdr]

Thanks for this! Sounds stupid but it puts closure to the series. Thank God for reruns.

[@maxmacdonald4830]

Grew up on the reruns in the 80's I loved this show

[@harperstacey9604]

I've seen all of the episodes.

[@delavalmilker]

Gilligan's Island is still one of the most beloved TV shows ever.

[@eastdragon42]

R.I.P. Dawn Wells... & I'd definitely choose Mary Ann over Ginger any day...!

[@greghamm2756]

Mary Ann all the way!!!

[@janepatterson6779]

Me too!

[@Whiteboytripping]

I was thinking about Mary Ann AND Ginger. Y’all need to think outside of the box.

[@1burnman]

So would I no question about it

[@franksolorzano5250]

Mary- Ann

[@kendhoward551]

Not sure how I had missed this when it aired originally ... Thanks so much for the post. It was great to hear all these great memories from the then surviving cast members, even if Tina chose to not be there ... :)

[@garrettdark5668]

Wow, thanks for this, I've never seen it until now. So much tears of joy and sorrow watching this. I love how this documentary has the right Gillian's Island tone to it, and how it wasn't mean or anything. Despite the issues Tina had with the character Ginger and the show, this documentary still paid fair tribute to her. I loved how they had her re-enactment actress come in at the end to give her epilogue. It's a pity how the actors didn't get rich from the show, I only hope the love from the fans was enough to offset this. This documentary didn't mention the Gilligan's Island and Gilligan's Planet cartoon though, I have to watch those sometime. From what I understand the original actors except Tina did the voice acting for those cartoons.

[@gsabo1000]

I have worked with her in 2007. Gilligan's Island, the musical. I was her wig, makeup and costume dresser. I just found out she died. Sad....RIP DAWN WELLS😟

[@gsabo1000]

@@NFL1976 no

[@theresabraddock9310]

baby boomers grew up loving the show all these years cuzit brings back memories of childhood. when we are all gone in the next 30 years I wonder if it will still be as popular or relevant

[@Gobi512]

Depressing

[@kjhghhff]

I'm Gen X, all of us grew up on the reruns and specials through the 70's and 80's. It will be some time before this show is out of public memory. My niece is a millennial and knows the show as well.

[@RCFlyBy911]

I was a young teenager back then , Now I’m an old fella in the low 50’s but all that’s left is wonderful memories🤟🏼 … Time Stands Still

[@jimmyallen1088]

my childhood was hell but this show was heaven to me

[@janepatterson6779]

Im sorry, Jimmy, mine too...

[@Wife_Mother_Failure]

same

[@mtlassen1992]

Me too. I wanted to live on that island so bad to escape it all.

[@jimhandler1129]

Sorry about your childhood. Glad you had shows like these to escape.

[@harperstacey9604]

We all love you, Jimmy Allen. I am glad that gilligan's island was a bright spot in your life growing up. From Ms. Harper Stacey.