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MovieScript Writer · 03-27-2005, 02:34 AM

Ever wonder what their lives were like before and after that fateful day

Chapter 1: The Millionaire
Thurston Howell III was born in Grosse Point, Michigan on February 25, 1909 to parents Thurston Howell II and Helen Rosemont Howell, leading millionaires.
Thurston III had four younger siblings, Charles "Chip", Ruth "Ruthie", Jebediah "Jeb", and Theresa Howell. Even so, Thurston was his father's favorite. Thurston grew up in a world of mansions in places like Manhattan, Washington D.C., Paris, and Monaco. He grew up enjoying hobbies like golf, polo, sailing, and helping his father count his money daily. At the age of eighteen Thurston became a freshman at Harvard University. Three years later at age twenty one, he met his future wife, Eunice Wentworth, Queen of the Pitted Prune Bowl Parade, who attended Vassar. Thirteen years later he proposed to her at a French restaraunt called the Tour D'Argent and they were later married the next year on February 6, 1944. Thurston then became a father on November 29, 1944 to Thurston Howell IV. Thurston Howell never had a job in his life. Always the millionaire. He considered being President of seven of the top country clubs as his "job." Thurston was also quite the gambler. Between poker and blackjack, pool and chance, he did it all. Thurston Howell III was sneaky, greedy, conniving, and believes solely on bribery.

1967-1989
After being rescued from the island he'd been stranded on for three years, Thurston went back to live in Grosse Point, ditching his most frequent home in Manhattan in which was now occupied by his twenty three year old son Thurston Howell IV and his newlywed wife Annette Peterson Howell. Thurston immediatly bought a mansion in all fifty US states, London, and Venice, and ordered a makeover for his mansions in Paris, Monaco, Manhattan, Westchester, Washington D.C., and Grosse Point and bought the island, on which he built another mansion and marina for his five of his fifteen yachts. In 1969, Thurston became a grandfather to Thurston Howell V. In 1971, it was Lynette Howell, and finally in 1974, Christopher Howell. Thurston and his wife Lovey divorced a total of three times before settling down for good. In 1969, 1978, and last 1981. Thurston Howell III died on July 3, 1989 at the age of eighty.

Chapter 2: The Millionaire's Wife
Eunice Lynne Wentworth was born in Grosse Point, Michigan on November 5, 1911 to semi-rich socialite parents Harm and Arlene Wentworth. She had four younger sisters, Annise, Bethany, Lorraine, and Meredith Wentworth. At the age of eighteen Eunice became a freshman at Vassar. Three years later at Harvard, she met her future husband (who also happend to be a childhood acquaintance) Thurston Howell III at the Pitted Prune Bowl Parade in which she was Queen at. Thirteen years later he proposed to her at a French restaraunt called the Tour D'Argent and later married him the next year on February 6, 1944. On November 29, 1944 Eunice became a mother to her only son Thurston Howell IV. Mrs. Howell is the typical society lady. She does all the things a lady of her class usually does including attending and organizing benefits, balls, and concerts. She is also highly concerned with her husband's health and their place in the Social Register. She adores the symphony, weddings, and, of course, jewelry. Her favorite perfumes are 'Gold Dust No. 5,' 'Warm Afternoon,' and 'Tea Rose.'

1967- 1991
After being rescued from the island she had been stranded on for three years, Eunice went back to live in her Grosse Point mansion. She divorced Thurston a total of three times before finally settling down. Once in 1969, 1978, and finally 1981. She became a grandmother to Thurston Howell V in 1969, Lynette in 1971, and Christopher in 1974. Eunice Wentworth Howell died on April 10, 1991 at the age of seventy nine.

Chapter 3: The Skipper
Jonas Henry Grumby was born in San Diego, California on March 8, 1920 to a sailor Henry Grumby and his wife Elisabeth Grumby. Jonas had four younger brothers, Victor "Vic", Bill, Thomas "Tom", and Joseph "Joe" Grumby. Jonas was a star football player playing the line on his high school team. At the age of fifteen till he graduated from high school, Jonas was the first mate of a local sailor in San Diego. At the age of eighteen he joined the Navy and served as a cook in the 7th Fleet at Pearl Harbor until he graduated from Officer Training and became an officer three years later. Jonas was the best poker player in all of the 7th Fleet and must have battled hundreds of officers and enlisted men without being beat. At the age of twenty one, while drunk at a bar (yes he liked to drink) he proposed to a girl named Nancye Smythe whom he'd only met five minutes before. Of course she said. Jonas didn't even remember doing it the next day. On December 7, 1941 Jonas had the pleasure (sarcastic) of enduring the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor. In 1942, Jonas proceeded to serve in WWII fighting the Japanese. In 1945, at the end of the war, Jonas earned the rank of Captain. Also that year he proposed to a woman named Linda Crawford whom he married five months later. In 1950, Jonas went on to serve in Korea. Sadly, his marriage to Linda ended in 1951 when she divorced him after being tired of his busy military life. Jonas retired from the Navy in January 1964 after twenty six years of service and used his pention money to buy a small ship called the S.S Minnow. But before that, in 1963 he met an eighteen year old enlisted man named William Gilligan known to all as Gilligan. Gilligan saved his life by pushing him out of the way when a depth charge was rolling straight towards him. It was then that he became the Skipper's (as he was dubbed) little buddy. When Skipper started a business giving three hour tours on the S.S Minnow, Gilligan became his first mate.

1967-1990
When Skipper Jonas Grumby was rescued after being stranded on an island for three years, he rejoined the Navy and assumed his rank as Captain. He then retired from the Navy in 1984 for good at the age of sixty four. Skipper had a total of six nephews and three nieces. His favorite was Henry Grumby, Joe's oldest son. Jonas Grumby died on January 2, 1990 at the age of sixty nine.

Chapter 4: The Professor
Roy Allen Hinkly in Cincinatti, Ohio on November 10, 1931 to mathematician Royce Hinkly and his wife Anne Hinkly. Roy was always a straight A stdent and logical chess player and finished top of his class in high school and each and every college he attended. During high school, he worked at the local library upkeeping the shelves of books. He went on to graduate from the University of Southern California, the University of California at Los Angeles, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Christian University. He taught mathematics at an elementary school from 1954 till 1958, then taught science at a middle school from 1959 till 1962, and finally began teaching chemistry at a high school from 1963-1964. Professor as he was dubbed, wrote a book "Rust: The Real Red Menace" in 1963 and was writing another book "Fun With Ferns" in 1964. On the island he managed to invent all sorts of things including: a washing machine, sewing machine, scale, lie detector, drill, cures for various island diseases, record player, and an assortment of pedal-powered devices.

1967-2021
After being rescued, the Professor went back to teaching chemistry in Cincinatti, published his second book "Fun With Ferns", and re-invented and sold the many inventions made on the island. On February 24, 1968 he married Ginger Grant. They had three children Jacob Hinkly in 1970, and twins Kelly and Nichole "Nicky" Hinkly in 1973. In 1975, Professor went on to teach at the University of California at Los Angeles. He taught there until 1996 when he retired. Roy Hinkly died on December 27, 2021 at the age of ninety.

Chapter 5: The Movie Star
Ginger Tina Grant was born in Los Angeles, California on February 11, 1940 to parents Cary Grant an actor and Gena Grant a singer. Ginger had one younger sister, Jillian Grant. At the age of fifteen Ginger started her career on Broadway. Three years later at age eighteen she went to the University of California at Los Angeles. At the age of twenty two she graduated and went on to star in fourteen B-class movies and had two guest star roles on tv shows. She mostly did Broadway though. Her best friend was fellow actress Debbie Dawson. Ginger had three boyfriends during this time: B-class actors Nathaniel Woodard, Blaine Crow, and Marty Ames. She was all set to star in the broadway production of "Pyramid for Two" in 1964 but never got to.

1967-2025
After being rescued, Ginger went back to Broadway until 1969 before starring in her first box office movie in 1970. On February 24, 1968 she married Professor Roy Hinkly. They had three children: Jacob Hinkly in 1970 and twins Kelly and Nichole "Nicky" Hinkly in 1973. Ginger went in to star in a total of 101 movies, 32 tv guest star roles, and 24 broadway productions. She won 12 Academy Awards. Ginger Grant died on March 6, 2025 at the age of eighty five.

Chapter 6: The First Mate
William Bo Gilligan was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 9, 1945 to sixteen year old Rayanne Gilligan and her seventeen year old boyfriend Benjamin "Ben" Boone. Being so young, Ben got scared and abandoned Rayanne and his soon to come son. William was always a lovable, kind enough child but a bit "clumsy" and "naive" should we say? Yet he was always had stunning athletic ability. Born in Hawaii, a place where most were children of military men, sailors, and fishermen, he was never bored. In high school he had a motely crew of friends including James "Jim or Skinny" Mulligan, and his girlfriend Florence Oppenheimer whom he got his braces connected to while kissing her and chewing gum at the same time. Also there was Skinny's cousin Claude Mulligan, and the two high school dropouts "Fatty" Flannigan and the pigeon toed Walter Stuckmeyer. During high school William worked at a gas station. Gilligan only managed to have one girlfriend and that happend to be his friend Claude Mulligan. At the age of eighteen he enlisted in the Navy where he was called just Gilligan. This was also where he met the Skipper, whose life he saved. At the age of nineteen, Gilligan left the Navy when the Skipper asked him to be the first mate of the S.S Minnow.

1967-2038
After being rescued, Gilligan rejoined the Navy and served until 2004. On May 24, 1969 Gilligan married Mary Ann Summers. They had three children: John Gilligan in 1970, Sarah Gilligan in 1972, and Bekah Gilligan in 1974. William Gilligan died on March 22, 2038 at the age of ninety three.

Chapter 7: The Farmer's Daughter
Mary Ann Jane Summers was born in Winfield, Kansas on October 18, 1946 to farmer John Summers and his wife Dorothy Summers. Mary Ann had a younger sister Alice Summers. She also had an adoptive brother, her cousin Joseph "Joe" Summers, whose parents died when he was two. Mary Ann's uncle George and aunt Martha Summers also lived on the farm. Mary Ann's best friend was Cindy Henderson and first love was her friend Horace Higginbotham. In high school, Mary Ann worked as a clerk at the Winfield General Store. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, tending to her garden, and she was very active in the 4-H Club and her church.

1967-2037
After being rescued, Mary Ann went back to Kansas to her farm. In 1968, she went back to Hawaii and married William Gilligan on May 24, 1968. They had three children: John Gilligan in 1970, Sarah Gilligan in 1972, and Bekah Gilligan in 1974. Mary Ann went on to work as an interior decorator and cook. Mary Ann died on May 5, 2037 at the age of ninety one.

mrs.gingerhinkley · 01-11-2007, 03:12 PM

Very nice, very nice! :tehcool:
Hey, check out my story... All About Eva's Second Encounter With Ginger...
AKA: Whatever Happened to Eva Grubb?
It's pretty good... kinda' Please read it!

03-27-2005, 02:34 AM	#1
MovieScript Writer Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Posts: 34	"Before and After" Ever wonder what their lives were like before and after that fateful day Chapter 1: The Millionaire Thurston Howell III was born in Grosse Point, Michigan on February 25, 1909 to parents Thurston Howell II and Helen Rosemont Howell, leading millionaires. Thurston III had four younger siblings, Charles "Chip", Ruth "Ruthie", Jebediah "Jeb", and Theresa Howell. Even so, Thurston was his father's favorite. Thurston grew up in a world of mansions in places like Manhattan, Washington D.C., Paris, and Monaco. He grew up enjoying hobbies like golf, polo, sailing, and helping his father count his money daily. At the age of eighteen Thurston became a freshman at Harvard University. Three years later at age twenty one, he met his future wife, Eunice Wentworth, Queen of the Pitted Prune Bowl Parade, who attended Vassar. Thirteen years later he proposed to her at a French restaraunt called the Tour D'Argent and they were later married the next year on February 6, 1944. Thurston then became a father on November 29, 1944 to Thurston Howell IV. Thurston Howell never had a job in his life. Always the millionaire. He considered being President of seven of the top country clubs as his "job." Thurston was also quite the gambler. Between poker and blackjack, pool and chance, he did it all. Thurston Howell III was sneaky, greedy, conniving, and believes solely on bribery. 1967-1989 After being rescued from the island he'd been stranded on for three years, Thurston went back to live in Grosse Point, ditching his most frequent home in Manhattan in which was now occupied by his twenty three year old son Thurston Howell IV and his newlywed wife Annette Peterson Howell. Thurston immediatly bought a mansion in all fifty US states, London, and Venice, and ordered a makeover for his mansions in Paris, Monaco, Manhattan, Westchester, Washington D.C., and Grosse Point and bought the island, on which he built another mansion and marina for his five of his fifteen yachts. In 1969, Thurston became a grandfather to Thurston Howell V. In 1971, it was Lynette Howell, and finally in 1974, Christopher Howell. Thurston and his wife Lovey divorced a total of three times before settling down for good. In 1969, 1978, and last 1981. Thurston Howell III died on July 3, 1989 at the age of eighty. Chapter 2: The Millionaire's Wife Eunice Lynne Wentworth was born in Grosse Point, Michigan on November 5, 1911 to semi-rich socialite parents Harm and Arlene Wentworth. She had four younger sisters, Annise, Bethany, Lorraine, and Meredith Wentworth. At the age of eighteen Eunice became a freshman at Vassar. Three years later at Harvard, she met her future husband (who also happend to be a childhood acquaintance) Thurston Howell III at the Pitted Prune Bowl Parade in which she was Queen at. Thirteen years later he proposed to her at a French restaraunt called the Tour D'Argent and later married him the next year on February 6, 1944. On November 29, 1944 Eunice became a mother to her only son Thurston Howell IV. Mrs. Howell is the typical society lady. She does all the things a lady of her class usually does including attending and organizing benefits, balls, and concerts. She is also highly concerned with her husband's health and their place in the Social Register. She adores the symphony, weddings, and, of course, jewelry. Her favorite perfumes are 'Gold Dust No. 5,' 'Warm Afternoon,' and 'Tea Rose.' 1967- 1991 After being rescued from the island she had been stranded on for three years, Eunice went back to live in her Grosse Point mansion. She divorced Thurston a total of three times before finally settling down. Once in 1969, 1978, and finally 1981. She became a grandmother to Thurston Howell V in 1969, Lynette in 1971, and Christopher in 1974. Eunice Wentworth Howell died on April 10, 1991 at the age of seventy nine. Chapter 3: The Skipper Jonas Henry Grumby was born in San Diego, California on March 8, 1920 to a sailor Henry Grumby and his wife Elisabeth Grumby. Jonas had four younger brothers, Victor "Vic", Bill, Thomas "Tom", and Joseph "Joe" Grumby. Jonas was a star football player playing the line on his high school team. At the age of fifteen till he graduated from high school, Jonas was the first mate of a local sailor in San Diego. At the age of eighteen he joined the Navy and served as a cook in the 7th Fleet at Pearl Harbor until he graduated from Officer Training and became an officer three years later. Jonas was the best poker player in all of the 7th Fleet and must have battled hundreds of officers and enlisted men without being beat. At the age of twenty one, while drunk at a bar (yes he liked to drink) he proposed to a girl named Nancye Smythe whom he'd only met five minutes before. Of course she said. Jonas didn't even remember doing it the next day. On December 7, 1941 Jonas had the pleasure (sarcastic) of enduring the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor. In 1942, Jonas proceeded to serve in WWII fighting the Japanese. In 1945, at the end of the war, Jonas earned the rank of Captain. Also that year he proposed to a woman named Linda Crawford whom he married five months later. In 1950, Jonas went on to serve in Korea. Sadly, his marriage to Linda ended in 1951 when she divorced him after being tired of his busy military life. Jonas retired from the Navy in January 1964 after twenty six years of service and used his pention money to buy a small ship called the S.S Minnow. But before that, in 1963 he met an eighteen year old enlisted man named William Gilligan known to all as Gilligan. Gilligan saved his life by pushing him out of the way when a depth charge was rolling straight towards him. It was then that he became the Skipper's (as he was dubbed) little buddy. When Skipper started a business giving three hour tours on the S.S Minnow, Gilligan became his first mate. 1967-1990 When Skipper Jonas Grumby was rescued after being stranded on an island for three years, he rejoined the Navy and assumed his rank as Captain. He then retired from the Navy in 1984 for good at the age of sixty four. Skipper had a total of six nephews and three nieces. His favorite was Henry Grumby, Joe's oldest son. Jonas Grumby died on January 2, 1990 at the age of sixty nine. Chapter 4: The Professor Roy Allen Hinkly in Cincinatti, Ohio on November 10, 1931 to mathematician Royce Hinkly and his wife Anne Hinkly. Roy was always a straight A stdent and logical chess player and finished top of his class in high school and each and every college he attended. During high school, he worked at the local library upkeeping the shelves of books. He went on to graduate from the University of Southern California, the University of California at Los Angeles, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Christian University. He taught mathematics at an elementary school from 1954 till 1958, then taught science at a middle school from 1959 till 1962, and finally began teaching chemistry at a high school from 1963-1964. Professor as he was dubbed, wrote a book "Rust: The Real Red Menace" in 1963 and was writing another book "Fun With Ferns" in 1964. On the island he managed to invent all sorts of things including: a washing machine, sewing machine, scale, lie detector, drill, cures for various island diseases, record player, and an assortment of pedal-powered devices. 1967-2021 After being rescued, the Professor went back to teaching chemistry in Cincinatti, published his second book "Fun With Ferns", and re-invented and sold the many inventions made on the island. On February 24, 1968 he married Ginger Grant. They had three children Jacob Hinkly in 1970, and twins Kelly and Nichole "Nicky" Hinkly in 1973. In 1975, Professor went on to teach at the University of California at Los Angeles. He taught there until 1996 when he retired. Roy Hinkly died on December 27, 2021 at the age of ninety. Chapter 5: The Movie Star Ginger Tina Grant was born in Los Angeles, California on February 11, 1940 to parents Cary Grant an actor and Gena Grant a singer. Ginger had one younger sister, Jillian Grant. At the age of fifteen Ginger started her career on Broadway. Three years later at age eighteen she went to the University of California at Los Angeles. At the age of twenty two she graduated and went on to star in fourteen B-class movies and had two guest star roles on tv shows. She mostly did Broadway though. Her best friend was fellow actress Debbie Dawson. Ginger had three boyfriends during this time: B-class actors Nathaniel Woodard, Blaine Crow, and Marty Ames. She was all set to star in the broadway production of "Pyramid for Two" in 1964 but never got to. 1967-2025 After being rescued, Ginger went back to Broadway until 1969 before starring in her first box office movie in 1970. On February 24, 1968 she married Professor Roy Hinkly. They had three children: Jacob Hinkly in 1970 and twins Kelly and Nichole "Nicky" Hinkly in 1973. Ginger went in to star in a total of 101 movies, 32 tv guest star roles, and 24 broadway productions. She won 12 Academy Awards. Ginger Grant died on March 6, 2025 at the age of eighty five. Chapter 6: The First Mate William Bo Gilligan was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 9, 1945 to sixteen year old Rayanne Gilligan and her seventeen year old boyfriend Benjamin "Ben" Boone. Being so young, Ben got scared and abandoned Rayanne and his soon to come son. William was always a lovable, kind enough child but a bit "clumsy" and "naive" should we say? Yet he was always had stunning athletic ability. Born in Hawaii, a place where most were children of military men, sailors, and fishermen, he was never bored. In high school he had a motely crew of friends including James "Jim or Skinny" Mulligan, and his girlfriend Florence Oppenheimer whom he got his braces connected to while kissing her and chewing gum at the same time. Also there was Skinny's cousin Claude Mulligan, and the two high school dropouts "Fatty" Flannigan and the pigeon toed Walter Stuckmeyer. During high school William worked at a gas station. Gilligan only managed to have one girlfriend and that happend to be his friend Claude Mulligan. At the age of eighteen he enlisted in the Navy where he was called just Gilligan. This was also where he met the Skipper, whose life he saved. At the age of nineteen, Gilligan left the Navy when the Skipper asked him to be the first mate of the S.S Minnow. 1967-2038 After being rescued, Gilligan rejoined the Navy and served until 2004. On May 24, 1969 Gilligan married Mary Ann Summers. They had three children: John Gilligan in 1970, Sarah Gilligan in 1972, and Bekah Gilligan in 1974. William Gilligan died on March 22, 2038 at the age of ninety three. Chapter 7: The Farmer's Daughter Mary Ann Jane Summers was born in Winfield, Kansas on October 18, 1946 to farmer John Summers and his wife Dorothy Summers. Mary Ann had a younger sister Alice Summers. She also had an adoptive brother, her cousin Joseph "Joe" Summers, whose parents died when he was two. Mary Ann's uncle George and aunt Martha Summers also lived on the farm. Mary Ann's best friend was Cindy Henderson and first love was her friend Horace Higginbotham. In high school, Mary Ann worked as a clerk at the Winfield General Store. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, tending to her garden, and she was very active in the 4-H Club and her church. 1967-2037 After being rescued, Mary Ann went back to Kansas to her farm. In 1968, she went back to Hawaii and married William Gilligan on May 24, 1968. They had three children: John Gilligan in 1970, Sarah Gilligan in 1972, and Bekah Gilligan in 1974. Mary Ann went on to work as an interior decorator and cook. Mary Ann died on May 5, 2037 at the age of ninety one.
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01-11-2007, 03:12 PM	#2
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	*applauses* Very nice, very nice! :tehcool: Hey, check out my story... All About Eva's Second Encounter With Ginger... AKA: Whatever Happened to Eva Grubb? It's pretty good... kinda' Please read it!