In the opening scene, it really seems as if the Skipper thinks there are savages on the island and that they are in danger of attack. At the end, he claims there never were any savages; it was a test for Gilligan. Was it that he staged the entire thing all along, from the very start, or that he believed there was danger at first, realized there was none and THEN decided to do the test for Gilligan?

Wow! How did the Professor make that amazing model! What a great school project! This surprised me a little. Usually, the Professor does know when they must act fast when there is danger? Is he for real here?

Ginger looks great in her short hairstyle!

That scene where Thirston tries to "beat" the truth out of the "savage" is hilarious!

It's been commented on before--Maryann's clothes change from the gingham dress to pants in what are supposed to be 2 continuous clips.

Why does the Professor have his arm around Maryann as they march with Gilligan to the cliff? I don't believe in the MAP stuff so--MAGs and noncommital people--how do you account for this?

I feel sorry for Gilligan when the Skipper names everyone but him to take over and was that part of the Skipper's plot?

How did Maryann know there was a safety pin in the chest in Gilligan's hut?

How did Gilligan go from proving himself as leader to becoming the ape's crew?
Is this because he fell off the cliff? Doesn't he get any credit?

In the opening scene, it really seems as if the Skipper thinks there are savages on the island and that they are in danger of attack. At the end, he claims there never were any savages; it was a test for Gilligan. Was it that he staged the entire thing all along, from the very start, or that he believed there was danger at first, realized there was none and THEN decided to do the test for Gilligan??

I think your second theory is correct. I think that moment where we see the Skipper in the bushes suddenly looking thoughtful is the moment where he gets the idea of the test.

Why does the Professor have his arm around Maryann as they march with Gilligan to the cliff? I don't believe in the MAP stuff so--MAGs and noncommital people--how do you account for this?

Uh...it's a narrow path and he's afraid she will "go wrong way, fall off edge?"


How did Gilligan go from proving himself as leader to becoming the ape's crew?
Is this because he fell off the cliff? Doesn't he get any credit?

I agree: Gilligan did prove himself as a leader. It was the Skipper, and even Mary Ann who insisted he use the Skipper's rather heavy-handed style of leadership, which doesn't suit him at all. Gilligan's style is much gentler and more approachable, as is shown in President Gilligan. Unfortunately his youth and clumsiness prevent the others from respecting him. In the scene where Gilligan does the drill, the castaways didn't even get the gear he sends them for, and their collective rudeness when they just threw down their gear and walked away was incredible. Ironically, when Gilligan finally became the martinet they wanted him to be, they punished him for it.