Visiting The Grave Of Gilligan's Island Star Dawn Wells

[@LostCause-69]

Dawn also helped take care of Natalie Schafer who played Mrs. Howell when she was dying from breast cancer.

[@receilseymour7930]

Saw her a few times and never got to tell her she was my favorite. She was so beautiful. R.I.P.

[@bodybuilderdoug]

Dawn wells was my favorite girl on Gilligan's Island...the only one left is Tina Louise at 89 years old today..God bless the whole cast...Great Show..

[@Brownsuga-ip8vl]

Wow I loved this show even though I was young and black back then was different 😢😂😂😂

[@Brownsuga-ip8vl]

R.i.p she was a good soul😢

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Dawn Wells also took care of Natalie's dogs after she passed away in 1991.

[@docdurdin]

So many of us young males adored Dawn. What a woman.

[@sovietonion72]

I always considered her more attractive than Ginger.❤

[@llibmukred5906]

They don't make them like that anymore.

[@Col92019]

@@llibmukred5906truth

[@Mrd9960]

She was without a doubt, the best looking most beautiful woman, that's ever been on tv, I will say that going to my grave, no other person came close to her beauty, she was a knockout!🔥

[@otaku1524]

Years and years ago, back in the 90's, I met Dawn Wells at a publicity appearance at a Wal-Mart in Moberly, Mo. I had purchased a Gilligan's Island cookbook she had authored , and I had had Dawn autograph it for my mom. . Such a very sweet person. Believe it or not, she was a graduate of Stephens College down in Columbia, Mo. So it was almost like a return home of sorts for her.

[@darktrooper2099]

*That's all??????????* 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔.......😔

[@cathywhite9415]

​@darktrooper2099 What does that question mean..."that's all"???

[@aaronmyers1982]

You still have the book and autograph?

[@danhoey5885]

fast fact jayne mansfield and sharon tate both tried out for the part of ginger on gillligans island sharon also tried out for cat women on batman

[@raymondlin8728]

@@darktrooper2099 what were you expecting? Give u a Gilligan?

[@gatorgogo2742]

Was comforting to see the graves of Dawn and her mother. Especially learning they had the same birthday. You were friends with Alan Hale!! Wow! Great memory! Thanks.

[@jennifer_m.8613]

Her mom's best birthday gift

[@sarah2.017]

He sure lived modestly for as big of a star as he was.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Dawn Wells and Barbara Eden were close friends.

[@BigtimeJuicer]

Dawn Wells was truly a once in a lifetime beauty! She was stunning during a time when women were still real, natural and didn't have to have a plastic surgeon on speed-dial. She was also in the horror movie called The Town That Dreaded Sundown. My very first boyhood crush. RIP Ma'am

[@pam8962]

RIP 🙏 Dawn you are loved and missed

[@pennywheeler2598]

I really thought she was so, so, beautiful. Mary Ann/Dawn was my favorite. Never got enough credit. Miss Nevada 1959.

[@Tackyonetwo]

A potential Miss America in 1959!

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I love that she is will her mom again. That really was a beautiful headstone.

[@karlaruter3221]

That almost got me.. same birthdays as my dad and his mom shared the same. They also died on there birthdays. Jan 30th is very special to me 😊

[@AlvinLovesAnime]

Dawn Wells, so beautiful. Rest in peace. ❤️ MaryAnn my favorite character❤️❤️

[@melindamarshall6968]

Gilligan's Island I loved that show

[@Emily_Paris]

Aww Lamont, thank you for bringing us, your viewers, to Dawn Wells grave. Gilligan’s Island was my favorite show to watch back in the day. RIP Dawn (Maryann)

[@wendysmith8246]

She was so beautiful!! May she rest in peace she will be missed!! Lamont Thank-you for sharing her life history with us!❤😊

[@mianotcolleensdaughter2483]

Thank Lamont for sharing your life with us! Not many people are comfortable sharing details of the childhood into adulthood ❤.

[@karlaruter3221]

He is the real deal. Honest as the day is long.

[@lonnieblalock8374]

I agree

[@DukeHalliday-cv4fx]

Hello From Toronto Canada Lamont

[@torchwoodgal]

Many years ago, I saw Dawn Wells & Margot Kidder at a comic con. They were both so kind to their fans. Now they are both gone, adding their lights to the stars in the universe. May both of these ladies' memories be for a blessing. With thanks from Nashville. 😎

[@lennetteruss4027]

She were beautiful even in her older days. I still watch Gilligans island today 2023.🌹

[@katemaloney4296]

I am a woman and I thought (and still think) Dawn Wells was one of the most beautiful women who ever graced this planet. When I was a child in the 70's I prayed to grow up to look like Dawn. She was a wise and intelligent woman and her book should be required reading in every school.

[@bonniec1765]

That's a beautiful cemetery. The trees are amazing.

[@blazefairchild465]

I was thinking the same thing about the shapes of the trees.

[@darktrooper2099]

*And have nothing to say about Dawn??????????* 😔 😔 😔 😔 😔 😔 😔

[@cathywhite9415]

​@@darktrooper2099 ????? 🤷‍♀️ What exactly is your problem with people's comments on here?

[@blazefairchild465]

@@darktrooper2099 that’s not required,, every one can comment as they wish. So many said the same things about Dawn no need to .

[@darktrooper2099]

@@blazefairchild465 *SORRY ! EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.....I'M afraid it is.*

[@crisslastname9417]

I'm so old that when I watched Gilligan's Island, they weren't re-runs. I still have a boyhood crush on Dawn Wells. ❤

[@anthonylong5870]

Dawn was a special lady. Everyone that knew her said she was as sweet in person as she was on the show. Some compared her kindness to that of Princess Diana. So sad the world lost such a wonderful light

[@yahswarrior1879]

Who else knows all the words to the theme song for Gillian’s Island?😊

[@bvillebikelady3651]

🤚

[@david_bmx1148]

That be me

[@moxievintage1390]

The question should be who doesn’t lol! One of the best theme songs of all time!!! ❤️‍🔥

[@cowboyjack328]

Thanks. Now it’s stuck in my head. Lol

[@yahswarrior1879]

@@moxievintage1390 Indeed!😂

[@youtubehandle-]

Great video, thanks Lamont. Loved Dawn Wells and Alan Hale the entire crew were great. Thanks for the peek into your childhood. ❤

[@johnnyfoxx72]

You always provide us viewers with excellent contents, You totally rock, my friend. Thanks for everything you do 😊

[@estellaapalatequi2957]

Dawn Wells was also my favorite actress on the Gillian island cast.

[@pannamal5182]

Ginger or Mary Ann? No question about it. MARY ANN. !

[@Mirandascotland]

Mary Ann❤

[@allan9603]

​​@@Mirandascotland Mary Ann hands down; Ginger's offscreen behavior ruled her out alone. We Kansans wished she was from our home state😊

[@bobw2203]

You could of had Mrs Howell. Lol

[@klass_1221]

Bed with Ginger. Marry Mary Ann. "Marry, Ann".

[@vickielawson-ur1it]

I agree that Mary Ann was Absolutely Beautiful

[@pattyheitzman8635]

Nice grave of Dawn Wells and her mom. Gilligan's island was the very first TV show I watched . I was born a month a nd a half after it first came on the air in 1964. I watched it when I was a baby.Awesome show. Dawn died of COVID-19.

[@footballlvnlady]

Dawn was so beautiful! Loved the show! That is a great story about your childhood! You and your brother having Cokes with Alan Hale! Sweet memories!

[@eileenallen1986]

Dawn was very cute. I love Gilligan's island. So funny. I watch the reruns. RIP Evelyn and Dawn. You got good taste Lamont. Good one. I think Alan Hale should have been in more movies. Loved all the actors in the cast. Lots of good actors in every episode.

[@gillnelson9037]

I loved gilligans Island and Beverly hillbillies Mr Edd bewitched my all time favourite shows I watched after school. That's an amazing headstone in a beautiful place. My son was born on my birthday and my daughter 2 years later 5 day's after my birthday. What a fantastic childhood story didn't you know who he was. Thanks so much for sharing this love from West Yorkshire UK 🇬🇧 💙 💚

[@GrumpyKitten375]

Thanks Lamont for all your adventures I have severe PTSD and I don’t go outside and your videos help make me realize there’s still a world out there thank you

[@deannacheriamore2828]

Thank You Lamont!!🩷💞🩷

[@jenniferlyons4150]

Loved that show! The SS Minow. As always, an interesting story, told by a great story teller. Keep it up Lamont. I was in LA back in July/August showing our relatives the lovely sights of the city, walk of fame, Griffiths Observatory (good hot food in their cafeteria), and Hawthorne! We skipped skid row to save them from the trauma! Being from San Diego I've always been a fan of LA but couldn't imagine living there! 😊

[@RM-mm4jr]

Ohhh Lamont.... you brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful video. I grew up watching Gilligans Island too but very far away. 💖 From Australia

[@barbaraforde9213]

Thanks Lamont for another awesome job. I never missed the show when it came on. RIP Dawn.

[@jylromain6439]

I think this is my favorite video of yours. Thanks for sharing your story. It's nice to hear that Alan was a nice man. One of my favorite shows as well. Yes, Dawn was definitely in the top ten of beautiful women, not just actresses.

[@catherine59226]

She was such a beautiful woman! Awww, rest in peace… ❤ You have a heart of gold Lamont! Don’t ever change. ❤

[@KittySkeed]

First of all, Oct 18th is me AND my sister's birthday (we are not twins, born 8 years apart) but that's besides the point. The fact that Dawn and Evelyn were both born on the same day and both died ALMOST on the same day is like if lightening struck in the same place twice. WOW! So tragic yet so beautiful. Thank you Lamont, You are the man!

[@RomulanWarbirdDecloaking-sd2ir]

A belated 🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉 to you and your Sister . R.I.P. Dawn and Evelyn Wells .🙏🌹🎂

[@kingrat9806]

Thank you for bringing that video to us Lamont , brings back memories

[@readingking75]

Love your passion they were born the same date. And died on the same month 😢

[@originalsixx]

Awe, so sad. Glad she is with her mama. 😢 RIP

[@karencarbone2603]

I loved Gilligan,s Island. I actually thought it was quite a funny show in my opinion. Thanks for sharing part of your childhood with us Lamont! Your the best.❤😊 Safe travels my friend.

[@ladyyuna2000]

💐💐RIP Dawn Elberta Wells (October 18, 1938 - December 30, 2020) (aged 82) you will truly be missed and my prayers go out to you and your family. 💐💐

[@deewade1391]

Wow she lived a long beautiful life ❤❤❤

[@TracesofTwaunsLife]

Yesssss Lamont…Sing it 😂 This brought back memories as a child I use to jump up to sing it too. ❤❤❤

[@debroahisaacs2452]

I love Gilligan's Island...Dawn Wells was a radiant beautiful soul....thanx as always Lamont for another awesome video,story.....take care and be careful in your travels😊😊

[@shemajragin4606]

RIP 🪦 🕊️

[@garyfletcher844]

We used to live in Winfield Kansas. The story goes that Maryanne live on a farm in Winfield. Because of that, she had a book signin there, and my ex-wife got to meet Dawn Wells. She spent her time after Gilligans Island designing hospital gowns.

[@PhantomDrums917]

Thank you for this. I met Dawn at a Creation Con only a few years ago and she was sweet, warm, and very personable. She actually asked me about my life and spoke to me like I was an old friend. Bless you Dawn. You are very missed.

[@Jared_Wignall]

She seemed to be such a kind and loving woman. Thank you for the video Lamont. I hope you’re doing well and take care man!

[@Notsonormal_girl14]

Hi Lamont! I’m a big fan!! Love your videos have a great day❤

[@Sherise81]

This is a beautiful gravesite. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@diannedunn2182]

Great singing Lamont

[@thelorriesweeneyable]

Mary ann is/ was much prettier

[@sylviamiller9047]

❤ thanks for remembering these people and sharing your life with us ❤️🙏💕

[@bman3983]

thanks for doing this one lamont otherwise i would not have seen her grave thanks.

[@larryterry4337]

Brother, thank you for doing this video. She was preternaturally beautiful indeed.

[@keithreiffenstein9909]

Dawn was my first childhood crush. She was always beautiful in my eyes. She was at The World of Wheels car show in Chattanooga, Tn several years ago I wanted to go see her but had car issues to deal with. Maryann wins my vote.

[@cafezo87934]

One of my favorite shows back when I was a kid. Also I love Lucy, full house, saved by the bell, etc.

[@johnnyfoxx72]

Thanks for uploading this video, perfectly put together. And yes I couldn't have agreed with you more. I as remember , Mary Ann was every teenage boy dream girl.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

You do realize that she was in her mid to late thirties during her time on Gilligan's island, right?

[@stevenmurray7014]

​@@joshuabrooks4907Wrong. Do the math,she was born in 1938. The show ran from 1964 to 1967. So she was 26 when she started the show and 29 when the show ended.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

@@stevenmurray7014 my bad.

[@stevenmurray7014]

@@joshuabrooks4907 No problem.

[@oldspecviews]

Great video Lamont at large have a blessed Sunday

[@fuyu5979]

Lamont agree with u she top 10 beauties!!! Watched Gilligan's on its original broadcast. Good fun watching it ! Kudos for ur upload with background info about Dawn. Also sharing a bit of ur childhood experience, especially "rubbing elbows" with the skipper Alan Hale Jr ! Small world. Anticipating ur next one. Peace

[@jameshyde1501]

Thank You!! Lamont. Dawn was a very special person. Not just an actress. She was so much! More. I lived in Carson City! back in the day! She was very dear to me as I was a BIG! fan.

[@bonniekaye]

❤️ *Dawn* ❤️ *Awesome story from your childhood, Lamont!*

[@leonacardenas5552]

How cool to remember him. Love Gilligan’s Island ❣️. Dawn was my favorite on the show. Such a sweet lady and beautiful. Thank you for showing her and her momma’s resting place. Always together. ❤️❤️. Love the videos you have. So different 🥰🥰🥰

[@whtchristina1]

Life is such a trip. Here today gone tomorrow. May she rest in peace mom and daughter. Thanks for sharing the Gilligan song in your beautiful voice. 😁❤

[@denisedarrell6828]

How interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@rockbay79]

This was one of your finest! Really enjoyed this video. I was born in 1961 and remember growing up watching Giligan's Island. Plus, I watched for years in reruns. In my youth, I viewed the character "Mary Ann" as a baby-sitter. As I grew older, I found her very attractive, as you said. At the end, you shared meeting the "Captain" and this was really cool as well. Your videos just keep improving and getting better! The last one I saw was the "dirty hotel room". I have to admit, I really laughed hard, because we have all been there to some degree. Too funny! Keep up the great work and stay free!

[@leesashriber5097]

Never watched Gilligan's Island but she was so beautiful. Thank you for the beautiful upload. 😊 I looked up Rex Reason and he was an actor back in the day. He was 86 when passed away.

[@lornalulich9562]

Lamont, great opening to your video. Sang it good even with your cold. Get better soon! RIHeavenly peace MaryAnn. (Dawn Wells)🙏

[@kellyreilly7782]

Thank you so much for this video!!! Loved Gilligan's Island when I was a kid!!!

[@kendragaithercrum6010]

I just love your show. I have always, since I was a little kid, loved to visit cemeteries. I always thought that Maryanne was more beautiful than Ginger. I loved watching reruns of Gilligan's Island as a kid. I remember it came on after school at 4pm. Anyway, loved the jaunt down memory lane.

[@donadavis1178]

I loved that show. Watched it every single day after school. I don't think kids today would appreciate those old shows, it's nostalgic for ne ❤❤❤

[@davidgodfrey2956]

Lamont, what an awesome story about the Skipper! What a memory to cherish.

[@karlaruter3221]

I loved that show and she was my favorite! How Cool was it that you had the opportunity to live near that man! Forget about the bad memories and relish that part!! Great story kid.

[@Billypix]

Beautiful

[@danideesh]

I love Gilligan’s Island! I came to New York in 1968, when I was 6-years-old, from Maryland. Gilligan’s Island was one of the first sitcoms I watched, when it was still on air. I used to laugh so much at that show! That show’s on Tubi, now. I was very saddened to hear about Dawn’s passing in 2020. What a real treat to know that you’ve met Allan Hale, Jr.! I love your content and I watch it every time I see you got something up. Safe travels and much love to you.

[@vanessathomas7437]

Morning, Lamont! from Columbus, MS😊

[@petrobull2560]

Amazing video as always, thanks!👍

[@juliewessels4045]

Stay safe out there and rock on, Lamont!💜✌

[@angiegurulee3192]

Thank u I sill ❤ looking at that show so much memories God bless

[@kellyhiggins4234]

Wow, they were born the same month same day and died the same month how odd is that December 16th was the mom, December 30th was our Beauty, Marianne so strange ain't it? God bless them. Thank you for this video Lamont ❤

[@ginaharden2111]

Hi Lamont! I watched a video or two about Dawn being in financial need for her retirement home costs. A friend of hers posted requests for donations from her fans. It was sad knowing that she was struggling to pay for housing, etc... especially in her 80's. She is such an icon in the rather wholesome years of television and a significant part of so many people's daily entertainment. It's bad enough when you're struggling that way when you're in your 20s or 30s or 40s etc, but, to be worried daily when you're in your 80s is hearbreaking. XO [BTW I've not considered you to be "chubby" any of the time since I've been watching your videos lol]

[@JustinaLynn]

awesome story Lamont! Very cool that you met Skipper when you were young And Dawn’s headstone with her mother is beautiful! Speaking of cats, when your in the area you should visit a cat name “room 8.” they have an elementary school dedicated to him and he’s buried in a pet cemetery around Los Angeles area. He became a popular cat in the 60s and 70s

[@user-st3ff5rz7f]

Lamont, I just have to tell you that you have the most beautiful smile I have ever seen on a man. Your face just lights up when you smile. Also, I want to tell you that I love your channel & videos. Thank you for all your hard work & research for being able to bring us such amazing & sometimes sad stories.

[@jackgallman3100]

Love that Tv show thanks for sharing

[@schoomzer]

She was beautiful. When we were kids, we thought that Ginger was the beauty because she was so glamorous, but now I realize, it was definitely Maryann who was the great beauty.

[@wjewell63]

Such a bummer...grew up watching Gilligan's isle...👍

[@carmenmarquez1150]

Loved that show Thank You For Sharing Your Childhood 🙏❤️

[@johnmeadows5645]

Bob Denver lived in my hometown after he retired. A picture of in in a police car was in the newspaper one day. They arrested him at the post office when he went there to pickup a package of pot that was sent to him by Dawn Wells.

[@wilmabetty2496]

😮

[@phoenixyork8235]

Lamont I love you.Ive been following you since you've started your channel.This was most interesting.I used to love that show.❤

[@brooks5466]

What a cool story Lamont! 🥰💞

[@frankwafer6919]

This was one of my faves as a kid!💯🤍👍!

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

This is why we love you @LamontatLarge ... Cause you wear your heart on your sleeve! - Great Vlog

[@lesleamiller2814]

My question, Lamont, is how did you gain access to Alan Hale's home? Just invited you in? You put a huge smile on my face when you revealed who this gentlman was!! How lucky you were! I loved Gilligans Island too! I heard that Dawn was set to go to medical school but happened to land the part on Gilligans Island. Kinda goes with her interest in chemistry! Thank you for this great video!! Love you Lamont!

[@Bubbakush007]

RIP Dawn wells i was born 1975 and i remember as a kid seeing u on gilligans iland

[@kathy9513]

I use to watch that show too ! Rip Dawn 🙏🙏❤️

[@gingerbee6719]

My birthday is also October 18th. I loved Gilligan's Island growing up. My favorite show to watch after school. Those were great times. Thanks for sharing. 💞 P.s. I too was born in LA, California

[@ralphwilliams8835]

I enjoyed the video thanks for sharing ❤

[@mayaneyra1518]

Thank you Lamont! I really enjoyed your story. ❤

[@kimi70]

Such a beautiful story. Thank you, Lamont got telling this great story. We watched this show all the time growing up. You're the best, Lamont!

[@mikemorgan8859]

I met Dawn Wells in 1971 when as a broadcasting student here In Dallas. She was in town doing a play at a Dinner Theater. The instructor at school asked us to interview someone as an assignment. Most of the guys picked people like politicians,storekeepers, policemen and parents. But not me I called up the theater and ask to speak to one of Dawn Wells people. The next day I got a phone call from her agent telling me to be there the next day. When I arrived I was taken to her dressing room to do the interview. She was putting on her makeup as I started. She knew I was nervous and was very kind to me. The interview went pretty good and when it was over she invited me to stay and see the show. So of course I had too. She was so beautiful and kind I couldn’t so no. At school the next day I was treated like a celebrity for daring to do the interview. Especially since I had a bunch of 8 by 10 glossy pictures of Dawn. This was an experience I have never forgotten and I was so sad when I heard of her death.

[@libertygiveme1987]

LOVED Dawn Wells, but thought of her as mostly more HOMESPUN as far as looks were concerned. Dawn was a MORE NATURAL LOOKING GIRL!!!! And yes Lamont, you might be onto something regarding Critics!!!! So you knew Alan Hale Jr.?!!! Pretty COOL!!!! Keep Safe!!!!