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ZeldaGilroy · 01-25-2014, 10:02 PM

Is there anyone else here who prefers Bob Denver as Maynard over Gilligan? I've been watching Gilligan's Island (for the first time in years) and I just don't enjoy it as much as I used to. There is something about Denver's portrayal of Maynard that is more endearing to me.

My 15 year old has been watching Gilligan's Island as well, and she thinks the characters are pretty interchangeable.

BellaCat · 01-25-2014, 10:56 PM

I think Maynard is funnier then Gilligan.

Marvo301 · 01-26-2014, 07:25 PM

I love Bob Denver in both roles! But if I would have to choose one over the other I would take Maynard! I love the way he pronounces the word "work", his loyalty to Dobie, and his beatnik slang!

bliss · 02-02-2014, 03:15 PM

Maynard definitely!

Hot Lips · 05-05-2014, 11:31 AM

Maynard is better. He was definitely the comic relief on Dobie Gillis.

Sweathog · 05-07-2014, 11:23 AM

I never really liked Gilligan much. So it is Maynard for me.

Schmoopie · 05-17-2014, 01:46 AM

I prefer Maynard over Gilligan any day! I just love Maynard!

faraj · 07-03-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeldaGilroy

Is there anyone else here who prefers Bob Denver as Maynard over Gilligan? I've been watching Gilligan's Island (for the first time in years) and I just don't enjoy it as much as I used to. There is something about Denver's portrayal of Maynard that is more endearing to me.

My 15 year old has been watching Gilligan's Island as well, and she thinks the characters are pretty interchangeable.

There's an analogy for this debate. Same question would arise about Ron Howard's 2 memorable roles as well-Whether people prefer him as Opie Taylor or Richie Cunningham.

the_master68 · 07-25-2014, 12:57 PM

Maynard... I grew up with Gilligan, but I like Maynard more (I saw him on Nick at Nite in the late 80s/early 90s).

faraj · 07-25-2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by faraj

There's an analogy for this debate. Same question would arise about Ron Howard's 2 memorable roles as well-Whether people prefer him as Opie Taylor or Richie Cunningham.

Same story with Don Knotts-Barney Fife (The Andy Griffith Show) or Ralph Furley (Three's Company).

Lovely Rita · 02-23-2015, 08:27 PM

Both Maynard and Gilligan were very well played comedic roles by Bob Denver. I imagine I would choose Maynard because The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis is my favorite T.V. show, but I also love Gilligan.

Lissa70 · 06-09-2015, 05:16 AM

I like Dobie better though Maynard has many more funny lines.

Michael cole · 10-18-2015, 01:18 PM

Yes. I prefer Bob Denver on Doby Gillis Than Gilligans Island. His character isn't a stupid on Doby Gillis as he is on Gilligans Island

01-25-2014, 10:02 PM	#1
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01-26-2014, 07:25 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,450	I love Bob Denver in both roles! But if I would have to choose one over the other I would take Maynard! I love the way he pronounces the word "work", his loyalty to Dobie, and his beatnik slang!
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05-07-2014, 11:23 AM	#6
Sweathog Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Mr. Kotter. Occasional Poster Join Date: May 07, 2014 Location: USA Posts: 80	I never really liked Gilligan much. So it is Maynard for me.
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05-17-2014, 01:46 AM	#7
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I prefer Maynard over Gilligan any day! I just love Maynard!
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02-23-2015, 08:27 PM	#11
Lovely Rita Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2015 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 36	Both Maynard and Gilligan were very well played comedic roles by Bob Denver. I imagine I would choose Maynard because The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis is my favorite T.V. show, but I also love Gilligan.
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01-25-2014, 10:56 PM	#2
BellaCat I Luv the Boob Tube Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 22, 2014 Location: Mayberry Posts: 380	I think Maynard is funnier then Gilligan.

02-02-2014, 03:15 PM	#4
bliss THAT GIRL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 26, 2009 Posts: 1,000	Maynard definitely!

05-05-2014, 11:31 AM	#5
Hot Lips I Have Hot Lips Frequent Poster Join Date: May 05, 2014 Location: 4077th MAS*H Posts: 149	Maynard is better. He was definitely the comic relief on Dobie Gillis.

07-25-2014, 12:57 PM	#9
the_master68 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 22, 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 13	Maynard... I grew up with Gilligan, but I like Maynard more (I saw him on Nick at Nite in the late 80s/early 90s).

06-09-2015, 05:16 AM	#12
Lissa70 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2015 Posts: 22	I like Dobie better though Maynard has many more funny lines.

10-18-2015, 01:18 PM	#13
Michael cole Henry Winkler Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 06, 2015 Location: Webster, Pennsylvania Posts: 761	Yes. I prefer Bob Denver on Doby Gillis Than Gilligans Island. His character isn't a stupid on Doby Gillis as he is on Gilligans Island
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