Since this game is popular with some of the other shows, I thought we could try it with Gilligan's Island.



How did Gilligan end up as a houseboy for the Howells?

Thurston Howell LOST a bet with the Skipper ( If you lose, YOURE stuck with him, for a change!)

How was the Island "taxi" powered?

by skipper power, he had to push it.


How did Wrongway Feldman get on the island?

he thought he'd take a vacation to the north sea and ended up in the south pacific.


What was Gilligan's first name?


(by the way, annball, thnx for starting such a cool thread!)

^ you're welcome!

Gomez

What rich woman came to the island?

It was Mr. Howell's sister; she and the Skipper fell in love.


What happened when MaryAnn ate those 'poison' mushrooms?

She shrank down very small and met Alice, who knew how to get them all off the island...

What did the Professor do when he became a zombie?

He grew a moustache and beard and started playing guitar. lol!


How long did the "Zombie" phase last?

Long enough til the next castaway ate poison coconuts.

Why was the professor called "professor"?

He was laying low & didn't want anyone to know his real name, since he was a wanted man.


What was he wanted for?

Making large holes in the sides of tour boats , leaving everyone on them stranded

Why did Mary-ann think that she was actually Ginger?

After taking all those acting lessons & having the professor perform that silicone implant for her, she decided to take Ginger's place.


What did Ginger do about this situation?

Decided to take Loveys place...she'd always WANTED a "Sugar Daddy" anyway, so, this seemed like the time to "Go" for it!

Who slept on the top hammock, Gilligan or Skipper, and WHY?

^lol... Mikado...

I don't remember... they rarely ever slept in their own hammocks...
teehee....

What musical did the castaways put on and why?

They did that island version of "Cats".


Who played the head cat?

The Skipper...he had the most lithe, muscular and cat-like body

What part did Gilligan play?

^^^oooooh bad images of the Skipper right there!


Gilligan wasn't in the play, he was the director; that's why it was an absolute success

Where did Mr. Howell go to college?

He went to Fran's Beauty College in Queens.


How did Mr. Howell make all his millions?

Pimp and ho style. :lol:

What was Mr. Howell's pet name for his wife?

"My little Mongrel"

What outfit did Ginger wear practically everyday?

The turtleneck and white capri pants and sneakers. Perfect for the tropics.

What was Ginger's famous pie that no one wanted?

her beach sand pie, served in a tortoise shell topped with fishbones and seeweed...mmmmmmmmm!!!

Why was Ginger so excited about meeting Harold Heckubah? ( i have no idea how its spelled )

her beach sand pie, served in a tortoise shell topped with fishbones and seeweed...mmmmmmmmm!!!

Why was Ginger so excited about meeting Harold Heckubah? ( i have no idea how its spelled )
:puke: :rofl: Good one.

He was a fashion designer and she was hoping to get rid of her turtleneck and capri pants.

What famous actress appeared as the love interest for the Professor?

What famous actress was the love interest for the professor?

Talulah Bankhead......he liked them OLDER

How many coconut dishes, did Mary-ann create while living on the island?

She made many. But she only served the same ol' Banana Cream Pie to the castaways and enjoyed the other pies for herself.

How did the Professor keep the volcano from erupting?

She made many. But she only served the same ol' Banana Cream Pie to the castaways and enjoyed the other pies for herself.

How did the Professor keep the volcano from erupting?
^^^^^^

He threw Gilligan in it.


Who fogged up the Japanesse soldiers glasses?

That large hairy spider that was on the island.

Why did the castaways dress up as ghosts?

They wanted to scare those nosey rescuers off the island.


What happened to Gilligan's nose?

He lost it in a poker game with the Skipper

What sexy apparel of Mary-Anns got magically LONGER in the second season?

He lost it in a poker game with the Skipper

What sexy apparel of Mary-Anns got magically LONGER in the second season?


Her hair ribbons.



What rock n roll band showed up on the island?

What rock n roll band showed up on the island?


The Green Hornets

Why did the castaways eat bars of soap?

they ran out of toothpaste

Who sometimes wore a dress with "SS MINNOW" printed on the side?

The Skipper, that was the only thing that would fit him after he gained all that weight.


What happened to the Skipper's turtle after the race?

The Skipper, that was the only thing that would fit him after he gained all that weight.


What happened to the Skipper's turtle after the race?
Ginger tried to make soup out of it. :eek:

How was it that Skipper never lost weight while on the island?

Remember how the wounded SS Minnow suddenly was no longer sitting on the beach? Well, thats cause the Skipper was slowly eating it!! :eek:

The night the Minnow was swamped in the storm, what WAS it that Gilligan mistakenly threw overboard?

Ginger, but she was a good floater & didn't drown.


How did the castaways get covered with feathers?

They got so hungry they went into a rage and attacked every bird in sight.

Why were the castaways put in jail by Gilligan?

He couldn't figure out which one stole his lucky rabbit's foot, so he put them all in jail.


Where did the rabbit's foot turn up?

I cant say but, Gilligan couldnt sit down for a week

Why didnt that radio's batteries ever seem to die?

I cant say but, Gilligan couldnt sit down for a week

Why didnt that radio's batteries ever seem to die?
:rofl: Funny!

It didn't use regular batteries. It was oyster shell batteries that the professor made. They laster forever.

What was wrong with the vegetables seeds that Gilligan found?

They were all seeds to make WAX vegetables

Why did Gilligan always seem to be afraid of Ginger?

Because she beat him up once when he called her a bad actress.


Who played the cute young jungle boy on an episode of the show?

Zippy the chimp

Why was the Professor the only one who had an entire hut all to himself?

Why was the Professor the only one who had an entire hut all to himself?

The Skipper and Gilligan snored too much, Maryann and Ginger also snored too much and The Howells wanted too much rent.


What elusive animal was Lord Beasley trying to catch?

The pink elephant that he always saw when he had one too many brandies.


Which castaway tried to help capture the creature?

Mr. Howell, he used to go to Africa yearly to hunt the elusive pink elephant.

Why did the series end?

Mary-anne started wearing overalls and the ratings plummeted

How many shows were actually produced?

6 episodes were produced, which together comprised the 3 hour tour.

How many books did the professor take with him on this 3 hour tour ?

none. He couldn't read.


What happens when the castaways can read each others minds?

6 episodes were produced, which together comprised the 3 hour tour.
Fantastic wrong answer!!! :rofl: :clap:

What happens when the castaways can read each others minds?
Skipper has Gilligan flogged for mutiny
Gilligan realises how no one respects him, and moves alone, to a cave on the other side of the Island
The Howells stop talking to each other
The Professor is mad cause everyone thinks hes a "know-it-all"
Ginger slaps Maryanne for thinking she's a bitch
and
Maryanne starts pulling down the bottom of her shorts, everytime the men are looking at her, from behind! :lol:

How many times a week do they "Almost get rescued"?

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't laugh harder Mikado!!!!

especially Skipper's and MaryAnn's!!!!!


good gosh!

They rarely ever came close to being rescued. They never really tried.

Who was originally cast as Mrs. Howell?

Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies, but she proved to be such a diva that they had to reject her.


Who did Mr. Howell prefer to have casted as his wife?

:lol:

Jim Backus was hoping they would cast Dawn Wells ( Who wound up playing Maryanne ) as Lovey...and that their scripts would have several long, passionate kissing scenes.

Why wasnt Jim Backus all that thrilled about Natalie Schaffer being cast as his wife? ( at least ive heard that )

^I've never heard that... hmm.

He was still morning the fact that 'granny' didn't get the part.

What was the Professor's reason for taking the three hour tour?

He was wanting to study Gilligan since he is considered a rare species.



Why is Gilligan considered so rare?

He is the only person who survives on 1/4 of his brain.

What was the 3 hour tour supposed to be?

it was actually a planned conspiracy by the govt. to trap the seven for social studying. The Professor was supposed to analyse each of them. That's actually why he took the tour.

What was Mrs. Howell's maiden name?

Leona Helmsley

What were all the "huts" made of?

What were all the "huts" made of?

Legos

Raquel Welch was turned down for the role of which castaway?

"Rocky" the butch escapee from a womens prison

Why didnt Raquel get the part?

She was too manly for the part, having those broad muscled shoulders and that flat chest. lol!


What happened to Rocky since we never saw him get off the ship?

remember that "anchor" Gilligan threw overboard, during the storm that caused the ship to run aground? That was actually Rocky....oooops!!!

The Actor who played the Skipper was the son of a very famous character actor, whom he greatly resembled, name him.

Vito Scottie.
actually, Vito came to the island a few times as the Skipper's father.

What did the castaways do to make the 'ghost' leave the island

who the heck is Vito Scottie? :crazy:

The Skipper's real father, Alan Hale Sr ...best known as Little John in the classic version of Robin Hood, Starring Errol Flynn

What did the castaways do to make the 'ghost' leave the island
They forced him to listen to that musical version of Hamlet that they wrote for HH!

Both a pilot and some astronaughts landed on the Island...did they ever get a balloonist?

Sort of, the Wizard of Oz floated by over head but didn't actually land.


What did Gilligan do to try to attract the Wizard's attention?

Sort of, the Wizard of Oz floated by over head but didn't actually land.
:lol: :rofl:

What did Gilligan do to try to attract the Wizard's attention?

Shot a flare gun into the air, that punctured the balloon....now the Wizard is permanently stranded on another island, 3 miles away! ( Way to GO, Gilligan! )

Did Willy Gilligan have any brothers or sisters?

Yes he had a sister, Wynona.


Was she anything at all like Gilligan?

She would be considered very beautiful......if you thought that Willy with breasts would be beautiful! :lol:

Why didnt the Skipper ever marry?

He had his heart set on Mrs. Howell but she was already married so he insisted he would stay single.


Does the Skipper ever change his mind?

Yes, after old man Howell died, the Skipper made his move, but, it was too late, Gilligan got to her first!

Did Gilligan and Lovey have any children together?

no, Gilligan was afraid of girls, remember!
He just married her for her money.

What happened to the Skipper then?

who the heck is Vito Scottie? :crazy:

The Skipper's real father, Alan Hale Sr ...best known as Little John in the classic version of Robin Hood, Starring Errol Flynn
I think I spelt his name correctly...

He actually was a guest star in several episodes of GI.
he played the Japanese soldier and Doctor Boris Balankoff

no, Gilligan was afraid of girls, remember!
He just married her for her money.

What happened to the Skipper then?




He pulled in a mermaid while he was fishing.


How did this relationship turn out?

We can't be sure, it was censored (the mermaid's navel was showing).



What happened when Dr. Balinkoff visited the island?

He claimed to be Willie Gilligan's long lost Father

How did Gilligan react to that news?

He was shocked, since his father had changed in appearance so much, but being Gilligan he didn't question it.


Why didn't he rescue the castaways?

After spending a week with his long-lost-son Gilligan, Dr. Balinkoff remembered why he'd abandonned the kid in the first place and got the heck OUT of there!

Did any other of Willie Gilligans relatives ever show up on the Island?

Yes, his uncle Igor.



Where did Igor come from?

The northpole. He was originally one of Santa's elves.

Which famous movie character was MaryAnn based on

the hunchback of Notre Dame

What famous actress was Ginger based on?

Nancy Kulp (miss Jane)


Did Ginger do a good imitation of her?

No, Nancy Culp was much sexier and feminine

Why didnt Gilligan ever change shirts?

The Howells bought his shirts to use as napkins. Therefore he only had one shirt.

What had the professor secretly invented before he got stuck on the island?

The Perfect Storm


How did his invention backfire?

His artificial lightning burned the rescue ship hed built out of the remains of the Minnow, coconuts fronds and fish spittle.

Did the Castaways have a name for the little "village" made out of their huts?

Yes, it was called Viscaya, and was named by Mrs. Howell

What is Thurstons's nickname for his wife?

Old Bat

What did Old Bat call him in return?

Howie

What is the name of the look-a-like for Ginger who gets cast away on the Island?

Ale


What did Ale try to do to Ginger?

Switch her for a fence post, Ginger's acting was so "wooden", that no one could tell the difference!

Who did Maryanne take herself for, when she got hit on the head and lost her memory?

She thought she was the Skipper. lol!


What did she try to make everyone do?

Build her another boat, so she could order Gilligan around

How did she get her memory back?

It comes back when Gilligan accidently drops a coconut on her head.


What terrible giant thing was in one of the caves on the island?

One of the Skipper's inflamed lymph glands! :eek:

Why did the Japanese soldier take the castaways prisoner?

He needed them for cheap labor to build Japanese transistor radios.


Who fogged up his glasses?

The professor.......the Japanese soldier had been away from civilisation so long, that he couldnt tell a man from a woman, by that point.

What war did that soldier mistakenly think was still going on?

The American Revolutionary war. That's why as viewers, we were confused as to why he was so into the war being from Japan and not America.


Why didn't the castawys ever get off the island?

Well they sort of did get off when that volcano shot them all up into space.


Who got the blame for this mishap?

Gilligan for throwing mexican jumping beans down the opening.

What affectionate nickname does the skipper have for Gilligan?

Sugarbunny :lol:

What does the Skipper use, to whack Gilligan on the head with, just about every show?

Lovie's nightie

If not for the courage of the fearless crew, The Minnow would be..........

sailing


Who surfed onto the Island from Hawaii?

Gidget

Name the flying ace with the reputation for getting lost, who visited the Castaways.

Snoopy, he was searching for the Red Baron.



Why did the Gorilla kidnap Mrs. Howell?

Because it wanted to trade in her diamnd broach for 100,000 bananas.

What was Ginger's profession before she got shipwrecked on the island?

She was a pig farmer in Iowa.


How did she afford to take that scenic cruise?

She sold Arnold the Pig to the Ziffles for $200

What kind of farm was Maryanne raised on?

an ant farm.


How different would the show be if Carroll O'Connor had gottent the part of Skipper?

Gilligan would have been known as "Little Dingbat" instead of little buddy

What if Willie Gilligan had been played by Dustin Hoffman?

Gilligan would have been known as "Little Dingbat" instead of little buddy

"Little Dingbat":rofl:

What if Willie Gilligan had been played by Dustin Hoffman?


He would have thought Miss Grant was trying to seduce him all the time.


What caused Gilligan to believe he'd been turned into a vampire?

He would have thought Miss Grant was trying to seduce him all the timeI thought youd say "Lovey" was trying to seduce him, but, that works too :lol:

What caused Gilligan to believe he'd been turned into a vampire? He couldnt see his reflection in the Skippers forehead

Raquel Welch was turned down to play Ginger, why was that?

She had too deep a voice, sounded too manly.


What happened when they planted the radioactive seeds?

They gave Gilligan a phosphorescent glow that made hime useful for attracting ships at night.

What did the seeds to to Mary Ann ?

They miraculously gave her all the "powers" of a radioactive spider

Who had the best "hut" on the island?

What hut, they lived in caves. lol!


Why did that crazy man hunt Gilligan?

He thought hed taste better than the fatty Skipper.......more lean meat

Did Gilligan get away from the hunter?

No, he was made into a rug for the man's den.


Who ended up replacing him?

Skinny Mulligan of course!

What happened when the Howell's thought they lost all their money?

Mr. Howell immediately starting "selling" Mrs. Howell to the Professor, the Skipper and Gilligan...and any ape that came along.


Gilligan got bit by this. What bit him and what was he afraid of turning into?

Mrs. Howell did after Mr. Howell sold Mrs. Howell to the Skipper, and Gilligan refused to move out of Skipper's hut. He was afraid to turn into a girl.

:D

Why was Gilligan afraid of girls?

Because they were always beating him up.


What caused Gilligan to glow in the dark one time?

He was pregnant and happy about it.

What came about as a result of the Honeybees singing "You Need Us" ?

He was pregnant and happy about it.

What came about as a result of the Honeybees singing "You Need Us" ?


They got a gig on American Bandstand.


What other band did they compete with?

The Beetles , of course! ( note spelling ;) )

What was Gilligans favorite band?

His old high school marching band.


Why did NASA think the castaways were from Mars?

Cause there were two hot single girls on the island and none of the men were hitting on them ( Human men would never act this way )

Over the years, in poll after poll, men have prefered Maryanne over Ginger, give at least one reason for this

Those short shorts she wore, I suspect.


How did the silent film the castaways made turn out?

supposed to be a wrong answer ann ;)

Anyway.....How did the silent film the castaways made turn out?Very badly, you could hear EVERYTHING!

What role did Gilligan have in the film?

Gilligan was the bad guy who tied the girls to the train track.

Why didn't this work out?

Because the train track was made out of palm leaves.


Did Gilligan ever learn to tie his shoes?

What shoes, he went barefoot. lol!


Who was the sexiest character on the island?

Like there's even debate! The Skipper of course!

Why was Skipper the sexiest character on the island?

It was the string bikini he wore just about every day, except Sundays

The Professor was the only castaway who lived alone , why didnt anyone want to share a hut with him?

Because he did all those experiments in his sleep.


Did he ever experiment on the other castaways?

yes, he tried to see just HOW TINY Maryanne's shorts could get , before CBS censors had a heart attack

Where was the island located?

Just off Greenland


What did the castaways like to do in the lagoon?

Do the words "public toilet" mean anything to you?

What did the Castaways do for "money" on the island?

They used coconuts for money.


Who was in charge of the money/coconuts?

Gilligan, he had extensive experience as an investment banker

How many mistresses did Mr Howell have waiting for him "stateside"? (Rich men pretty much ALL have mistresses)

Mr. Howell wasn't really into women if you know what I mean... hint, hint.


What was the name of the boat they sailed on?

The SS Bad Luck & Trouble


Who was it named for?

Sherwood Shwartz, the writers snuck that in at the last minute as a statement of protest.

Why were they protesting?

They were protesting having to go to that tiny island to do rewrites for one of the cast.


Who was the troublemaker?

Maryann, she was always causing trouble.



Why did the men dress up like hippy musicians?

They wanted to be ready in case the Beatles ever needed them.


Were they as talented as the Honey Bees?

Is there any question?! Why else do you think Dunhill Records were so keen on rescuing them in the fourth season?!

What else happened in the fourth season.

The Skipper began to cross-dress again, as he had, back in his US Navy days

What would they have eaten, had they run out of coconuts and bananas?

Gladys the monkey and all her relatives.


How did Mr. Howell get a pool table in season 1?

He bought it from the resort Casino hidden on the other side of the island

Who built Gilligan's peddle-car taxi?

Wrongway. It took him forever to get it right cuz the steering wheel was always in the back of the car.

What was Mr. Howell's stuffed bear called?

Smokey cause he liked to set it on fire

Why would a millionaire take a cruise on the minnow, instead of his own 40 foot yatch?

He and his Mrs. were actually running from the law and were just undercover as millionaires!

Why didn't the others ever find out about this?

Cause the rest of them were all faking their own deaths

Theres no way the castaways could buy new clothes on the island, yet, somehow, Maryannes clothes all suddenly became mysteriously larger and covered more of her body in the second season, how can we account for this?

She was borrowing clothes from the skipper.



Who was Mrs. Howell jealous of?

Lisa Douglas

What did Gilligan get the Skipper for his 40th birthday?

The one thing the Skipper really needed, a SPEEDO

What did the girls say when they saw the Skipper in his new SPEEDO?

"Oooh lala Skipper! How'd you like to be my captain and go make some waves down at the lagoon!"

What is so special about today (sept. the 26th) concerning GI?

This was the first day the skipper hit Gilligan with his hat.


Where did the ship set sail from?

The swimming pool at the Happy times no-tell motel

What did Willy Gilligan do before becoming first mate on the Minnow, and how did he do in THAT job?

He worked in a lighthouse. And since all the ships kept running ashore, it reflected badly on him.


Who sang "You Need Me" on the show?

Gilligan to the Skipper.....he was trying desperately to keep his job after the grounding of the ship

What did Maryanne have in common with Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz?

They both loved bright red shoes.


Why does the professor believe the island's sinking?

Because it was getting pretty boring on the island for a change, and he needed some excuse to show off his brains.

Who were the Mosquitoes based off of?

President Johnson's cabinet.

Why did the Skipper's turtle keep losing races??

Because he was known as Wrongway Turtle.



Who was the turtle's previous owner?

Erica Tiffany Smith


Why did this high society lady have a turtle?

because obviously, she couldn't have the professor!


Why couldn't she have the professor?

Because he belonged to that little mermaid.



How does the jungle boy get off the island?

He took the ferry that departed for the mainland, from the island, twice a day

Why didnt the castaways simply take the ferry themselves?

The Professor told them it was just a figmant of their imagination.

Why did he say this?

Cause he wanted the Skipper all for himself

Which of the Castaways has the highest IQ?

Lovey


Did Gilligan ever do anything right while they were on the island?

Of course, he was the only competent person on the whole island, other than Gladys the Gorilla!

What was different about the professors hut?

All the Black Velvet Paintings and Lava Lights made his hut different.


Who did the big native girl want for a husband?

Oliver, Gilligans "cousin" that they added to the show, in the last season, to bring up the ratings

Why didnt anyone on the island ever call Gilligan by his first name "Willy"?

No one could pronounce it.


Was cousin Oliver as clumsy as Gilligan?

No, had the show lasted another season, the plan was to have Oliver fly them all off the island on the jumbo jet he built from palm fronds, coconut husks and spit, in the finale

Why didnt the Castaways have a system of freely elected gvmt, among them?

Because that dictator Maryann wouldn't stand for it.



What did she threaten to do if they held an election?

go on strike and never make coconut cream pie again!!!

How many castaways were there at the end of the series and why?

There were 10, Lovey and Thurston had triplets.


Who delivered the babies?

Because that dictator Maryann wouldn't stand for it:rofl:

Who delivered the babies?Gladys the Gorilla....she was the cleanest "person" on the island

Did Lovey ever do any of her own cooking?

Yes her famous dish was Palm Leaf Cake.


What did the castaways do when she served it?

they all whooped and cheered!!!! ANYTHING was better than MaryAnn's cooking!

How did Gilligan plan to get Mr. Howell back to civilzation in "Will the Real Mr. Howell Please Stand Up"?

He was gonna strap him on the back of Charlie The Tuna.


Why was Mr. Howell in such a hurry to get back?

He was desperate to cash in on those new millionaires "The Beatles".



Did Lovey ever join in on any of his get rich schemes?

Yes, his scheme to get rich by marrying into HER rich family, in the first place

How did Loveys family get rich?

They made their fortune in Porta Potties.




What other name did Lovey call the Porta Potties?

She called them Ralph (She wasnt very imaginative, after all)

Speaking of which.....what kind of ummm facilities did they have on the island?

They didn't, they had to just hold it in.


Why was the professor making a pot of glue?

He was actually trying to make a stew, but, he added too much sinew to the gravy

They had lots of fresh food, shelter, peace, didnt have to pay taxes and lovely weather...why would they EVER want to leave the island in the first place?

They missed the noise & pollution.



Who did Wrongway try to teach to fly the plane?

He tried to teach Ginger, so that they could be in the Mile High club together.

How did the castaways try to convince Wrongway to leave the island ?

Indoor plumbing of course.

What did they use for tp?

Indoor plumbing of course.

What did they use for tp?
(Hi!):wave:



Sand, they used a liter box just like a cat.



Did anyone ever get sick on the island?

Everyone got sick of Gilligan, but, otherwise, just the odd touch of bubonic plague, nothing serious

Why was the show prematurely cancelled?

Dawn Wells. She threw a HUGE fit like she often did and the producers just couldn't convince her to settle down.

Why did she throw a fit?

She was so tired of seeing Gilligan promoted as the show's sex symbol instead of her choice, the Skipper

Who was Jonas Grumby?

The shows original producer. Sherwood Shwartz took Gruby's idea and then sent him on a three hour tour.

What famous play did the castaways turn into a musical and who starred in it?

Death of a Salesman, starring Gladys the Gorilla

What were the reviews like?

To the surprise of readers, the newspapers just had columns of tic tac toe.

Why did Maryann say, "Gilligan, you're wonderful?"

She'd been hit in the head with a big rock, and had NO idea what she was saying!

How did Gilligan react to being called wonderful?

He changed his name to Maynard G. Krebs and grew a goatee.

What did the Skipper think of the change?

The Skipper was so thrilled he proposed, and they lived happily ever after

What kind of school did the Professor teach in?

A remedial school for the not too bright.


Who were some of his students?

Albert Eistein, Thomas Edison and Plato...they all just barely passed

what was the secret recipe of Mary-Anns coconut cream pie

we can't be sure, but she got it from 'Granny' of "The Beverly Hillbillies"


What did Gilligan like to do when he wasn't collecting coconuts, fishing, ect.?

He liked to read the professor's scientific books, he was a real scholar underneath that dopey white hat.


Why did Gilligan wear that hat so much?

he didn't know how to take it off. Like some of the Professor's other students, he had trouble doing everday stuff even though he was really a genius.

who played Gilligan and why?

Don Knotts, he was well-known for playing bumbling sidekicks

Who played Ginger Grant?

Lucille Ball


Was it hard for her to play the sexy movie star?

No, she'd been playing that part for years.



Who played the professor?

Art Carney


Why did he leave The Honeymooners for Gilligan's Island?

He was having an affair with Natalie Shaffer at the time, and she got him the job

Who was the first-ever "guest castaway" on the show, and who did he play?

James Dean, he played Skinny Mulligan. talk about type casting!

what was one of the most popular episodes amongst the fans?

The one where Gilligan invents a rocket that finally gets them off the island.



What did he use for the fuel?

coconuts, everything on the island was powered by these.


Why isn't Mrs. Howell included in the "Ginger or MaryAnn" debates?

...because it's a foregone conclusion that all men want Mrs. Howell first before they even think about choosing between Mary Ann and Ginger. :D

How does Mr. Howell feel about that?

He doesnt really care, its Gilligan that he really loves

Doesnt this make the Skipper jealous?

No, the Skipper has sworn off love since his little Mermaid was caught and ate for dinner.


Who played that jungle boy in one episode?

Pamela Ferdin, who could still pass for a boy at that age

What role was Pam Ferdin best known for?

Her replacement as Barney Fife role.


Why didn't Mrs. Howell ever cook anything?

Her hut was so big, she could never find the kitchen of course!


What was the most common dish on the island?

Nice thick juicy Steaks


What type of food did the Skipper dream about eating?

fishpie... it was a rare delicacy!

Why did the Howell's take the 3 hour tour?

They thought it was the 10-minute ferry to the next island.



Why does Lovey carry around a frilly umbrella?

she has a fear of frilly rain

Did Gilligan ever wear anything besides his sailor suit?

He did like to wear Mrs. Howell's fur coat every once in a while.



Wasn't it awfully hot to have a fur coat on the island?

Not if your werent wearing anything underneath

As the only castaway who lived alone, how did the Professor avoid the loneliness?

He talked to his pet rock.



Did the other castaways think this was odd?

yes, they felt hed have been better off with a pet coconut

How large was the Island?

It was huge, they never explored it all.


What do you think they would have found if they'd explored it?

Jimmy Hoffa who was living in a hut on the other side of the Island

Why wasnt the island mapped on the shipping charts?

That mad scientist made it invisible.



What did that mad scientist, Doctor Boris, do to the castaways?

He forced them to give Gilligan an ape's brain....no one could tell the difference

What happened to the ape who was given Gilligan's brain?

He tried to help the doctor with his experiments and caused the lab to blow up. No more ape!



Who was one of the guest-stars to show up briefly on the island?

Pee Wee Herman What role did he play???

He played the Skippers son "Skippy".


What happened on the episode with Skippy?

He realised that hed been replaced by Willy Gilligan, and went off with to live with Gladys, his "NEW Mommy"

Where was "Wrong way" flying to, when he accidentally landed on the Island?

He was going to Canada but it ended up in the south pacific.



Why was he flying to Canada?

To smuggle free perscription drugs across the boarder.

How did Mr. Howell make his billions?

With the money making machine in his basement. Who played Mr. Howell's evil twin???

Mr Magoo



How did Ginger make Gilligan disappear during the magic show?

She used her invisible-ray gun on him.



Where did the magic show kit come from?

Magic kits are standard isssue on all tour boats which cruise for more than 2 hours, in the Pacific

Did Gilligan ever apologise for causing the shipwreck?

Shipwreck? What Shipwreck?

What show did the creator of Gilligan's Island also create?

(Speaking of wrong answers, will someone please answer my real question about the animated series?)

Survivor. What castaway won the first Survivor???

Maryanne, she ate the rest of the crew after the bananas and coconuts ran out

Were the Howells still truly in love , after all those years?