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gilligan fanatic · 02-28-2005, 09:05 PM

which theme song do you like better the first version by the Wellintons or the second by the Elegibles?

Munsters#1 · 03-01-2005, 01:27 AM

I love the 2nd theme because it included the Professor and Mary Ann.

This sounds like a fun topic! I think I'll try it on The Munsters board.

dandelion wine · 03-01-2005, 02:06 AM

The second and third season.

Sterling Holobyte · 03-01-2005, 02:24 AM

That's a hard one. I picked the one by the Eligibles, just because I know that Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells were really glad to be included in the shows opening, finally.
But I do like the Wellingtons too. And they were the Mosquitos.

GeorgeWBushGOP · 03-01-2005, 11:11 AM

I remember when I was in the Air Force one of my bunkies had a tape that Had the Gilligan" Island theme sung to the music of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" It is about the funniest thing out there. And is actually better than both versions.

mishelly150 · 03-21-2005, 11:45 PM

I read somewhere that the first version was recorded in Sherwood Shwartz' home and if listened very closely u can actually hear Mrs. Shwartz rattleling dishes. I've tried many times and cannot hear a single thing.

gilligan fanatic · 03-23-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mishelly150

I read somewhere that the first version was recorded in Sherwood Shwartz' home and if listened very closely u can actually hear Mrs. Shwartz rattleling dishes. I've tried many times and cannot hear a single thing.

In Sherwood Schwart'z book Inside Gilligan's Island he talks about recoring the theme song in a chapter and doing it during his nehibors party. I have listened to and I have never heard it either.

Flying Dutchman · 09-10-2016, 02:03 PM

The 2nd and 3rd season. Not just because of The Professor and Mary Ann, but it's a little more upbeat. Always thought the Wellingtons sang it too soft for my taste. The Eligible's, 2nd and 3rd season singers, were better.

Crusinforabrusin · 09-10-2016, 02:31 PM

The second and third season

PhoenixAcres · 09-10-2016, 05:18 PM

I've always preferred the second theme, not only because of the Mary Ann/Professor inclusion, but also because it just seemed livelier, more fun, and more colorful, to match the spirit of the show. But I still treasure the original opening, as I do the black-and-white first season.

Bonniegirl · 09-10-2016, 05:57 PM

Second and third season theme song!

AMackII · 03-25-2018, 09:43 AM

Seasons 2 & 3(The Color Episodes)

stevea · 03-29-2018, 11:07 AM

Ditto on that (2&3).

View Poll Results: Which Version of the theme song is better
First Season 1964-1965 by the Wellingtons	5	26.32%
Second And Third Season 1965-1967 by The Eligibles	14	73.68%
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03-01-2005, 01:27 AM	#2
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03-01-2005, 02:06 AM	#3
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03-01-2005, 02:24 AM	#4
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Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	The 2nd and 3rd season. Not just because of The Professor and Mary Ann, but it's a little more upbeat. Always thought the Wellingtons sang it too soft for my taste. The Eligible's, 2nd and 3rd season singers, were better.
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02-28-2005, 09:05 PM	#1
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	Which version of the theme song is the best? which theme song do you like better the first version by the Wellintons or the second by the Elegibles?

03-01-2005, 11:11 AM	#5
GeorgeWBushGOP Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 04, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 802	I remember when I was in the Air Force one of my bunkies had a tape that Had the Gilligan" Island theme sung to the music of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" It is about the funniest thing out there. And is actually better than both versions.

03-21-2005, 11:45 PM	#6
mishelly150 Member Forum Cub Join Date: Mar 21, 2005 Posts: 2	I read somewhere that the first version was recorded in Sherwood Shwartz' home and if listened very closely u can actually hear Mrs. Shwartz rattleling dishes. I've tried many times and cannot hear a single thing.

09-10-2016, 02:31 PM	#9
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	The second and third season
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09-10-2016, 05:18 PM	#10
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	I've always preferred the second theme, not only because of the Mary Ann/Professor inclusion, but also because it just seemed livelier, more fun, and more colorful, to match the spirit of the show. But I still treasure the original opening, as I do the black-and-white first season.

09-10-2016, 05:57 PM	#11
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,864	Second and third season theme song!

03-25-2018, 09:43 AM	#12
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,223	Seasons 2 & 3(The Color Episodes)

03-29-2018, 11:07 AM	#13
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,824	Ditto on that (2&3).