How many seasons was "Gilligan's Island" on air?
It only aired for 3 seasons!
What was the name of the boat they were originally on?
The SS Minnow!
Where was Mary Ann from?
She was a farmgirl from Kansas!
How many "Gilligan's Island" movies were made?
The show was adapted three times.
Where did the company's "three hour tour" take off from?
Honolulu!
How many years were they stranded?
They were stranded on that island for a whopping 15 years.
How many people were stranded on the island?
Seven members made up the village of shenanigans and friendship.
Sherwood Schwartz, creator of "Gilligan's Island," created what other famous sitcom?
Sherwood Schwartz also brought us the iconic show "The Brady Bunch."
What was Skipper's nickname for Gilligan?
Gilligan was Skipper's "Little Buddy" - only when they got along!
What was Ginger's last name?
Ginger Grant was a famous movie star of the day.
Jim Backus, who played Thurston Howell III, also voiced which cartoon character?
Next time you revisit Mr. Magoo, pay attention for the voice of Thurston!
How many seasons of the show were produced in black and white?
Only 1! The other two were shot in color.
Who was initally offered the role of Gilligan?
Jerry Van Dyke almost snagged the role of Gilligan!
What folk group sang the theme song for season 1?
The Wellingtons made the iconic theme song that was featured in the first season of the show.
What was Mary Ann's last name?
Mary Ann Summers was a perfect name for the hot island she was stranded on.
The original pilot didn't actually air until what year?
1992! It was so different from the show it never hit the airwaves when the show premiered.
How many actresses have played Ginger over the years?
Six! The actress was different in the pilot, show, and subsequent made-for-TV movies.
What is Gilligan's first name?
Did you know that Gilligan's first name was actually Willy?
True or False: The city of Denver is named after Bob Denver's family member
True! It's named after his great-great-grandfather James William Denver
What was the reason behind the creation of "Gilligan's Island"?
It was created as a political statement! Scherwood Schwartz said it was a “social microcosm and a metaphorical shaming of world politics in the sense that when necessary for survival, yes we can all get along.”
True or False: People really believed the cast was shipwrecked
True! Some fans called the coast guard to assist in their rescue.
Which character was the fan favorite?
Mary Ann stole the hearts of American viewers of the show.
Where was the show actually filmed?
California! Only the pilot was filmed in Hawaii.
Why was "Gilligan's Island" canceled?
CBS decided to renew "Gunsmoke" instead!
True or False: The castaways created a proper communist collective
True! The show's creators and cast members said it was a purely communist society.