Dawn Wells Is Writing A Book & Is Developing Two Reality Shows & Is Still Hot At 73! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-05-2011, 12:25 AM

‘The movie star. The professor and Mary Ann.”

They were introduced last in the “Gilligan’s Island” opening theme song and, as it so happens, they’re the only surviving members of the 1964-67 TV comedy’s colorful cast.

But Tina Louise (Ginger Grant) has distanced herself from the “Gilligan” crowd, and Russell Johnson is in his late 80s and retired.

Dawn Wells, however, is still writing and acting and fully embracing her “Gilligan”-ness.

“I can’t go anywhere,” she says. “I can’t go to Beijing, I climbed with the gorillas in Rwanda. It’s ‘Mary Ann! Mary Ann!’ ”

Although Wells runs a film festival in Idaho, is working on a book (a conversation between Mary Ann and Dawn) and has two reality shows “in development,” she’ll take a short break from those projects to appear (starting Tuesday) in the Chicago run of “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.” The play centers on how items of clothing mark emotional moments in women’s lives.

While Wells, 73, has for years held on to a lucky green blouse, the most precious threads she owns are Mary Ann’s almost-belly shirt and leg-lengthening bun-huggers.

Custom-made and immediately recognizable, they’ve long been valuable collector’s items. Wells has been offered as much as $35,000 to sell the ensemble, but “I’m not ready yet.”

Q. What pieces of clothing have marked certain episodes in your life?

A. My mother’s mother sewed, and I remember at age 3 I had a little cape that was reversible with little initials on it. Then it’s the crinoline petticoats of the ’50s with the bobby socks.

Q. You did “The Vagina Monologues” in Chicago several years back. Was it jarring for people to hear Mary Ann talk dirty?

A. I think they loved it. [laughs] I think maybe it was their fantasy the whole time and didn’t know I could have it come out of my mouth. [laughs] And I’ve played a couple ladies of the evening as well. It’s kind of fun to shock somebody.

Q. Were you surprised a few years ago when the press made such a stink about your pot bust in Idaho?

A. Of course, because it wasn’t true… I mean, I was floored. I was running a children’s film festival and running a camp and boy, I tell you, it scared the heck out of me. But people are really nice. People would kind of give you the benefit of the doubt. But it’s kind of interesting that somebody wants to bring Mary Ann down. You might have expected it from Ginger!

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainmen...s-it-well.html

cleverfun3000 · 12-05-2011, 01:26 AM

Exactly what do you mean when you use the word "hot" in your description describing her?

comedyfreak · 12-08-2011, 06:35 AM

I'd take it that she looks gorgeous for her age.

Steve Carras · 12-22-2011, 01:55 AM

She sure is hot.

bliss · 12-26-2011, 04:05 PM

Good read on Dawn!

I think Tina semi-retired from acting too.

The Flying Dutchmans · 01-02-2012, 03:15 AM

Dawn is so sweet. I think she's going to out live them all. and yes, she is still very pretty. I guess Tina lost her looks, but then again, she's in her 80s

Big3sCompanyFan · 01-03-2012, 06:07 PM

Dawn IS hot and quite an amazing lady!

cleverfun3000 · 01-03-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Big3sCompanyFan

Dawn IS hot and quite an amazing lady!

Since this is an open forum and messageboard, I challenge your description of Dawn Wells as “hot". Are you trying to be kind since she is so very old? What age group of women are you comparing her to that makes her come off as being “hot” to you? Attractive for her age; yes. “Hot?”; not so much.

Big3sCompanyFan · 01-04-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

Since this is an open forum and messageboard, I challenge your description of Dawn Wells as “hot". Are you trying to be kind since she is so very old? What age group of women are you comparing her to that makes her come off as being “hot” to you? Attractive for her age; yes. “Hot?”; not so much.

CHILL OUT dude!

I'm just paying her a compliment by saying she's still attractive!

Take your medication..LOL!

Fleet · 01-11-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Flying Dutchmans

Dawn is so sweet. I think she's going to out live them all. and yes, she is still very pretty. I guess Tina lost her looks, but then again, she's in her 80s

Actually, Tina is not in her 80s. She was born in 1934, so she will be 78 this year.

PartyOfOne · 01-15-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

Exactly what do you mean when you use the word "hot" in your description describing her?

What's wrong with you?

Maybe something like 15% of women ever look as good as Dawn Wells looks in that photo, at seventy-three.

Big3sCompanyFan · 01-16-2012, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PartyOfOne

What's wrong with you?

Maybe something like 15% of women ever look as good as Dawn Wells looks in that photo, at seventy-three.

I bet not even 15%!

James28 · 03-01-2012, 01:59 AM

I think Dawn Wells could still look hot indefinitely, even in her 70s.

Zoneboy · 03-01-2012, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

Exactly what do you mean when you use the word "hot" in your description describing her?

Do you really need to ask?

JWood201 · 03-01-2012, 10:31 AM

Guys, relax. I saw her last week and she's gorgeous. I'm in my 20s and I'm jealous.

12-05-2011, 12:25 AM	#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	Dawn Wells Is Writing A Book & Is Developing Two Reality Shows & Is Still Hot At 73! ‘The movie star. The professor and Mary Ann.” They were introduced last in the “Gilligan’s Island” opening theme song and, as it so happens, they’re the only surviving members of the 1964-67 TV comedy’s colorful cast. But Tina Louise (Ginger Grant) has distanced herself from the “Gilligan” crowd, and Russell Johnson is in his late 80s and retired. Dawn Wells, however, is still writing and acting and fully embracing her “Gilligan”-ness. “I can’t go anywhere,” she says. “I can’t go to Beijing, I climbed with the gorillas in Rwanda. It’s ‘Mary Ann! Mary Ann!’ ” Although Wells runs a film festival in Idaho, is working on a book (a conversation between Mary Ann and Dawn) and has two reality shows “in development,” she’ll take a short break from those projects to appear (starting Tuesday) in the Chicago run of “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.” The play centers on how items of clothing mark emotional moments in women’s lives. While Wells, 73, has for years held on to a lucky green blouse, the most precious threads she owns are Mary Ann’s almost-belly shirt and leg-lengthening bun-huggers. Custom-made and immediately recognizable, they’ve long been valuable collector’s items. Wells has been offered as much as $35,000 to sell the ensemble, but “I’m not ready yet.” Q. What pieces of clothing have marked certain episodes in your life? A. My mother’s mother sewed, and I remember at age 3 I had a little cape that was reversible with little initials on it. Then it’s the crinoline petticoats of the ’50s with the bobby socks. Q. You did “The Vagina Monologues” in Chicago several years back. Was it jarring for people to hear Mary Ann talk dirty? A. I think they loved it. [laughs] I think maybe it was their fantasy the whole time and didn’t know I could have it come out of my mouth. [laughs] And I’ve played a couple ladies of the evening as well. It’s kind of fun to shock somebody. Q. Were you surprised a few years ago when the press made such a stink about your pot bust in Idaho? A. Of course, because it wasn’t true… I mean, I was floored. I was running a children’s film festival and running a camp and boy, I tell you, it scared the heck out of me. But people are really nice. People would kind of give you the benefit of the doubt. But it’s kind of interesting that somebody wants to bring Mary Ann down. You might have expected it from Ginger! http://www.suntimes.com/entertainmen...s-it-well.html
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12-22-2011, 01:55 AM	#4
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03-01-2012, 01:59 AM	#13
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,982	I think Dawn Wells could still look hot indefinitely, even in her 70s.
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12-05-2011, 01:26 AM	#2
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12-26-2011, 04:05 PM	#5
bliss THAT GIRL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 26, 2009 Posts: 1,000	Good read on Dawn! I think Tina semi-retired from acting too.

01-03-2012, 06:07 PM	#7
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03-01-2012, 10:31 AM	#15
JWood201 TV Nerd Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Posts: 798	Guys, relax. I saw her last week and she's gorgeous. I'm in my 20s and I'm jealous.