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BlackSkipperExists · 08-25-2006, 02:34 PM

There was a Gilligan's Island movie where Alan Hale Jr was replaced by a "Black" Skipper. Which episode and who played the "Black" Skipper who did a very good job, too. I think Tina Louise was replaced, too. Any pics or is the movie available for sale? Please do not write him out of History, he did exist.

caladon · 08-26-2006, 03:06 AM

The only time I remember the Skipper being played by a black actor was an episode of Baywatch titled "Now Sit Right Back And You'll Hear A Tale" where series regular Gregory Alan Williams as Garner Ellerbee played a version of the Skipper; and Erika Eleniak as Shauni McClain played a version of Ginger.

Also in that episode:
Monte Markham's character Capt. Tom Thorpe, played a version of Mr. Howell.
Tom McTigue's character Harvey Miller, played a version of The Professor.

And of course you had Bob Denver and Dawn Wells reprising their respective roles of Gilligan and Mary Ann.

All in all a very fun episode and a nice incorporation of a classic pop show into what was then a contemporary pop show.

gilligan fanatic · 08-28-2006, 10:36 PM

I belive there was an all black cast of GI for the off broadway show. I am not sure if that was the Brady Bunch or GI though. Preety sure it was GI but not positive

08-25-2006, 02:34 PM	#1
BlackSkipperExists Member First Time Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1	Black Skipper There was a Gilligan's Island movie where Alan Hale Jr was replaced by a "Black" Skipper. Which episode and who played the "Black" Skipper who did a very good job, too. I think Tina Louise was replaced, too. Any pics or is the movie available for sale? Please do not write him out of History, he did exist.

08-28-2006, 10:36 PM	#3
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08-26-2006, 03:06 AM	#2
caladon Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts state home for the bewildered Posts: 1,151	The only time I remember the Skipper being played by a black actor was an episode of Baywatch titled "Now Sit Right Back And You'll Hear A Tale" where series regular Gregory Alan Williams as Garner Ellerbee played a version of the Skipper; and Erika Eleniak as Shauni McClain played a version of Ginger. Also in that episode: Monte Markham's character Capt. Tom Thorpe, played a version of Mr. Howell. Tom McTigue's character Harvey Miller, played a version of The Professor. And of course you had Bob Denver and Dawn Wells reprising their respective roles of Gilligan and Mary Ann. All in all a very fun episode and a nice incorporation of a classic pop show into what was then a contemporary pop show.