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Ccook50 · 09-04-2007, 10:44 AM

On this date 40 years ago, Gilligan's Island ended its run on CBS's nighttime line-up. Its first season was entirely in black-and-white.

It was practically hated by critics nationwide, but creator Sherwood Schwartz meant for the show to be a microcosm of society in the form of seven people and how they cope with being stranded on an island. What Schwartz never explained is how the Howells, Ginger and Mary Ann managed to bring a wardrobe with them when their original boating tour was meant to be just three hours.

It ran three years on CBS and would spawn two cartoon shows (The New Adventures Of Gilligan for ABC in 1974, and Gilligan's Planet for CBS in 1982) and some three made-for-TV movies.

Partymember · 09-04-2007, 01:57 PM

"Oh Jilligan!"

as Fez would say

Cassini90125 · 09-04-2007, 02:23 PM

Part of me really wants to add a "Ginger vs. Mary Ann" poll to this thread but the rest of me knows better.

I never understood why the critics hated this show so much. Granted it was a little stupid but it was harmless, and it did have some funny moments. My favorite episode was one of the old black-and-white ones titled "Goodbye Old Paint", the one where the castaways encountered an eccentric painter named Dubov. Still cracks me up.

Medikor · 09-04-2007, 03:30 PM

It only had three seasons? I could never get into the show but I always assumed that it had almost as many seasons as The Simpson's since it's so popular. Still, the show gets my respect just for bringing so much happiness to so many people.

Partymember · 09-04-2007, 04:24 PM

wasn't there one with a Communist version of Gilligan on the island?

Invader Bloo · 09-04-2007, 05:09 PM

*Russian accent* No not Gilligan's Island! Fecastro's Island!

That's the Cuban dictator right? I forgot the Russian dictator from WWII.

Ccook50 · 09-04-2007, 05:13 PM

That was a Russian spy doppelganger of Gilligan who was planted on the island ("Gilligan Vs. Gilligan," aired September 19, 1966) because his superiors believe the castaways are on a secret mission for the U.S. government.

Partymember · 09-04-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invader Bloo

*Russian accent* No not Gilligan's Island! Fecastro's Island!

That's the Cuban dictator right? I forgot the Russian dictator from WWII.

Fidel was/is the Cuban. Stalin was the Rusky.

and thanks Ccook

09-04-2007, 10:44 AM	#1
Ccook50 Foster's Legend Don't forget to turn left at Greenland Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 510	September 4, 1967 On this date 40 years ago, Gilligan's Island ended its run on CBS's nighttime line-up. Its first season was entirely in black-and-white. It was practically hated by critics nationwide, but creator Sherwood Schwartz meant for the show to be a microcosm of society in the form of seven people and how they cope with being stranded on an island. What Schwartz never explained is how the Howells, Ginger and Mary Ann managed to bring a wardrobe with them when their original boating tour was meant to be just three hours. It ran three years on CBS and would spawn two cartoon shows (The New Adventures Of Gilligan for ABC in 1974, and Gilligan's Planet for CBS in 1982) and some three made-for-TV movies. __________________ "God forgot to make stupidity painful." --Ivan Stang (Church of the SubGenius) Last edited by Ccook50; 09-04-2007 at 10:49 AM.

09-04-2007, 01:57 PM	#2
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	"Oh Jilligan!" as Fez would say __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

09-04-2007, 02:23 PM	#3
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	Part of me really wants to add a "Ginger vs. Mary Ann" poll to this thread but the rest of me knows better. I never understood why the critics hated this show so much. Granted it was a little stupid but it was harmless, and it did have some funny moments. My favorite episode was one of the old black-and-white ones titled "Goodbye Old Paint", the one where the castaways encountered an eccentric painter named Dubov. Still cracks me up. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

09-04-2007, 03:30 PM	#4
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	It only had three seasons? I could never get into the show but I always assumed that it had almost as many seasons as The Simpson's since it's so popular. Still, the show gets my respect just for bringing so much happiness to so many people. __________________

09-04-2007, 04:24 PM	#5
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	wasn't there one with a Communist version of Gilligan on the island? __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

09-04-2007, 05:09 PM	#6
Invader Bloo Elder Spam Teh Merc with teh Mouth Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Weapon X Posts: 1,268	Russian accent No not Gilligan's Island! Fecastro's Island! That's the Cuban dictator right? I forgot the Russian dictator from WWII. __________________ JOIN THE CAUSE! Become a Spam Role-Player!

09-04-2007, 05:13 PM	#7
Ccook50 Foster's Legend Don't forget to turn left at Greenland Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 510	That was a Russian spy doppelganger of Gilligan who was planted on the island ("Gilligan Vs. Gilligan," aired September 19, 1966) because his superiors believe the castaways are on a secret mission for the U.S. government. __________________ "God forgot to make stupidity painful." --Ivan Stang (Church of the SubGenius)