At 72 Years of Age, Dawn Wells Is Still A TV Sex Symbol - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-03-2011, 11:53 PM

Dawn Wells charmed the world by playing Mary Ann in the '60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island," whipping up coconut cream pie after coconut cream pie.

She was Betty to Ginger's (Tina Louise) Veronica on that show. To this day, grown men ponder who they would rather be stuck with on a desert island for eternity: Mary Ann or Ginger.

Sure, Ginger had the goods -- but Mary Ann wasn't exactly a warthog, and most important -- she could cook! There. Settled that debate.

Besides, Wells was a real-life beauty queen. In 1960 she was Miss Nevada in the Miss America pageant.

Of the "Gilligan's Island" crew, only Wells, Louise and Russell Johnson (The Professor) are still here. Bob Denver (Gilligan), Alan Hale (The Skipper), Natalie Schafer (Lovie Howell) and Jim Backus (Mr. Howell) have all sailed to the other side.

Dawn Elberta Wells. She was born Oct. 18, 1938, in Reno, Nev. That makes her 72 years old, but no matter how old she gets -- she'll always be everyone's true island girl.

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Marvo301 · 06-04-2011, 12:22 AM

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. That's probably what gives Mary Ann and her cooking skills an edge over Ginger in many men's books including mine! Well that and the warmth and humanity Dawn Wells brought to the role.

catlover79 · 06-04-2011, 12:42 AM

She has certainly aged gracefully! God bless her.

old grouch · 06-04-2011, 09:14 AM

Dawn is still a knockout!!!

comedyfreak · 06-04-2011, 09:39 AM

She looks as if she were in her 40's fantastic.

Fleet · 06-09-2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by old grouch

Dawn is still a knockout!!!

She certainly is!

catlover79 · 06-09-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

She certainly is!

I was wondering when you were going to chime in, Tony.

MickeyMac · 06-09-2011, 05:14 PM

Wow The years have been kind to her.

Steve Carras · 06-10-2011, 01:48 AM

She definitely still is.

Check out my avatar.

Fleet · 06-29-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I was wondering when you were going to chime in, Tony.

How could I not?

Fleet · 06-29-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Carras

She definitely still is.

Check out my avatar.

Good thing both of us are not on Gilligan's Island. We would be constantly fighting over her!

Schmoopie · 06-30-2011, 02:50 AM

OMG, is that a recent picture? She looks like she could be in her 50's! I thought it was an old picture! She looks absolutely gorgeous!

80sTrivia · 06-30-2011, 05:18 AM

Dawn still looks great!!!

dlemond · 06-30-2011, 10:27 AM

Seriously, what boy growing up watching GI didn't love Mary Ann?

WalrusIsPaul · 07-06-2011, 03:09 AM

I was born in 1969,so only saw repeats. To me as far as looks Mary Ann hands down,not dissing Tina Louise looks. I just don't think shes that great looking. But that's just my opinion. Although not Gilligan's Island,have to mention Lori Saunders as Bobbie Jo on Petticoat Junction. Mary Ann & Bobbie Jo( Lori Saunders Version) , I think those are the best looking of the sitcoms i watch new or old.

06-03-2011, 11:53 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	At 72 Years of Age, Dawn Wells Is Still A TV Sex Symbol Dawn Wells charmed the world by playing Mary Ann in the '60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island," whipping up coconut cream pie after coconut cream pie. She was Betty to Ginger's (Tina Louise) Veronica on that show. To this day, grown men ponder who they would rather be stuck with on a desert island for eternity: Mary Ann or Ginger. Sure, Ginger had the goods -- but Mary Ann wasn't exactly a warthog, and most important -- she could cook! There. Settled that debate. Besides, Wells was a real-life beauty queen. In 1960 she was Miss Nevada in the Miss America pageant. Of the "Gilligan's Island" crew, only Wells, Louise and Russell Johnson (The Professor) are still here. Bob Denver (Gilligan), Alan Hale (The Skipper), Natalie Schafer (Lovie Howell) and Jim Backus (Mr. Howell) have all sailed to the other side. Dawn Elberta Wells. She was born Oct. 18, 1938, in Reno, Nev. That makes her 72 years old, but no matter how old she gets -- she'll always be everyone's true island girl. http://www.kctv5.com/atthemovies/23004629/detail.html
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WalrusIsPaul Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 04, 2001 Location: Pgh,Pa.US Posts: 264	I was born in 1969,so only saw repeats. To me as far as looks Mary Ann hands down,not dissing Tina Louise looks. I just don't think shes that great looking. But that's just my opinion. Although not Gilligan's Island,have to mention Lori Saunders as Bobbie Jo on Petticoat Junction. Mary Ann & Bobbie Jo( Lori Saunders Version) , I think those are the best looking of the sitcoms i watch new or old.