Gilligan's Island is an American sitcom that aired from 1964 to 1967. It starred Bob Denver as first mate Gilligan and Alan Hale Jr. as the Skipper. A full-feature film in currently in the works for the ultimate adaptation of the classic television series.TV Squad: Gilligan is Going to be Shipwrecked in the Theaters (December 28, 2008)
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On the S.S. Minnow, the two-man crew and five passengers embarked upon the Pacific Ocean for a "three-hour tour," but ran into a tropical storm and were shipwrecked on a deserted island. Their wacky attempts to be rescued provided the premise for each of the show's nearly 100 episodes. Gilligan's Island did well during its three-season run, but exploded in popularity over decades of syndication, making the character of Gilligan one of the all-time most popular TV icons.
Cast Information
- Bob Denver
- Jim Backus
- Natalie Schafer
- Tina Louise
- Russell Johnson
- Dawn Wells
Adaptations
To date, Gilligan's Island has had various takes on its premise and specific characters. Included in the spinoffs are an animated series, television movies, a reality show and a musical. In December 2008, it was announced that a feature film is in development with Michael Cera being a possible choice for the key role of Gilligan.TV Squad: Gilligan is Going to be Shipwrecked in the Theaters (December 28, 2008)
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First aired
September 26, 1964
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Aired for three seasons
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First season was in black and white
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Castaways were never shown getting off the island
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Gilligan
122nd Greatest Pop Culture Icon (VH1)
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Famous for its "Ballad of Gilligan's Island"
