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The Skipper's dad would've had them off that island so much sooner!
Which classic TV character would cook the best Thanksgiving feast?
Sherwood Schwartz fought the president of CBS to get Gilligan's Island on the air
Natalie Schafer didn't think Gilligan's Island would live past its pilot episode
Jim Backus became an actor to escape Ohio
Jim Backus felt stifled by television during his time on Gilligan's Island
Bob Denver: "My business manager has given up on me"
Take this quiz to find out which Gilligan's Island character you're getting stranded with!
Are these episode titles from The Brady Bunch or Gilligan's Island?
Gilligan's Island reruns gave Jim Backus a newfound sense of security
The real reason Natalie Schafer loved playing comedic roles
How Gilligan creator Sherwood Schwartz (and nepotism) saved Baywatch from NBC's trashcan
Russell Johnson was encouraged to abandon Gilligan's Island by his Hollywood peers, who said that the show would be a ''bomb''
The enduring appeal of Gilligan's Island, according to its Fan Club presidents
Can you guess which Western these Gilligan's Island stars are on?
Bob Denver said that he and Alan Hale Jr. were like Laurel and Hardy during Gilligan's Island
How Russell Johnson’s WWII experience made Gilligan’s Island more realistic
Tina Louise said that her break from acting made her a better performer
Was Gilligan's Island inspired by Robinson Crusoe?
Alan Hale Jr. once took a shot at ''phony'' actors
Bette Davis surprised Alan Hale Jr. on the set of Gilligan's Island
Alan Hale Jr. was focused on becoming a ''working actor'' like his father
Sherwood Schwartz kept an upbeat attitude in the face of poor Gilligan's Island ratings
Long before the Savannah Bananas toured the country, a different comedy sports team washed ashore on Gilligan's Island
Bob Denver's life after Gilligan — How did he stay afloat after getting rescued?
Natalie Schafer was typecast as a wealthy woman but didn’t care about money
Russell Johnson on the heyday of television: ''If you are an actor today and you are not in a TV series, you are in trouble.''
Gilligan's Island creator Sherwood Schwartz had a backup plan in mind for the series if audiences grew bored with the series
Bob Denver called Gilligan's Island ''low-down humor.''
Russell Johnson harbored a hatred of horses — and they hated him back
Are these real visitors on Gilligan's Island, or did we make them up?
Before starring in Gilligan's Island, Russell Johnson refused the role of The Professor
Initial unfavorable reviews of Gilligan's Island didn't hurt the cast and crew — it encouraged them to work harder
Bob Denver was incredibly brave when this lion got loose on Gilligan's Island
A very funny interview revealed how close Natalie Schafer was to her Gilligan's Island role
Bob Denver or Denver Pyle?
How Alan Hale, Jr. discovered Gilligan was a global phenomenon
Do you remember when Jim Backus guest starred on The Beverly Hillbillies?
Did these travelers appear on Gilligan's Island or Wagon Train?
Gilligan's Russell Johnson retired... back to an island!
Natalie Schafer: Gilligan wasn't the only typecast castaway
Alan Hale Jr. on the heartwarming way he remembered his father, Alan Hale Sr.
A fake plane made for a Gilligan's Island special caused some real air traffic disruption
Ginger or Mary Ann: Who said it?
Guess which Gilligan's Island actor boldly proclaimed ''I'm one of my fans.''
Bob Denver really hated his beard on Dobie Gillis
Bob Denver's bit parts: Did Gilligan guest star in these shows?
Bob Denver on his feelings towards Dawn Wells
Russell Johnson on the high price he paid for starring in Gilligan's Island
Dawn Wells believed that ''Gilligan's Island'' taught children a very important lesson
Bob Denver on Alan Hale: ''In many ways, he was the Skipper.''
Bob Denver on learning to accept the resilience of ''Gilligan's Island''
Bob Denver or John Denver?
Alan Hale risked life and limb for Gilligan's Island, according to Russell Johnson
Tina Louise refused to do a scene until Gilligan creator Sherwood Schwartz stepped in
Dawn Wells: ''There's a lot of me in [Mary Ann].''
Dawn Wells on her feelings towards Russell Johnson: ''From the very beginning, Russell and I were sort of thrown together''
The filming of the pilot for ''Gilligan's Island'' sounds like a real-life disaster
Bob Denver: ''I had Alan Hale as a big cushion''
Bob Denver and Dawn Wells said Gilligan's Island wasn't just for kids