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bb · 02-24-2002, 10:40 PM

Of course its been no secret that Louise wanted nothing to do with Gilligan after it left its original run on CBS, but I'm curious- do she still have ill feelings towards that show today nearly 35 years later?

One of the Gilligan books I have ( published in 1992 ) says that Louise was in the process to have a change a heart in reguards to Gilligan but that was 10 years ago.

Also what exactly has she done lately? I remember she did a short lived soap called The Rituals back in 1985 and she appeared with the cast of Gilligan on the long defunct Late Show on Fox in 1988 ( one of the last times Backus appeared on tv- looked very ill ) but what has she done since?

TJL · 02-24-2002, 10:56 PM

Tina Louise has always flip-flopped when it comes to Gilligan's island.
Sometimes, she loves the show and talks highly of the cast.
Other times, particularly last year when either E! or FOX did a behind the scenes expose, she hates everything to do with the show.
For a long time she refused to even talk about the subject (particularly in the late 70's when she refused to take part in the reunion TV movies).

The past few years however, she has at least discussed the series (either she loved it or hated it); I guess she's finally accepted the fact that she will forever be known as Ginger.

Tinasmylife · 02-25-2002, 02:20 AM

in December her Indie film "Growing Down In Brooklyn" aired on a local NY station, METRO. she is also a lifetime member of the actors studio and does work there. she's also a volunteer reading teacher since 95.

Jimbo · 03-24-2002, 08:13 PM

If I'm not mistaken, she also appeared in some of the early episodes of "Dallas". I think she played the part of J.R.'s secretary.

17Mar59 · 03-30-2002, 11:16 PM

btw:One thing I have always wondered is is what her full name
is.Louise sounds too much like a middle name.

Tinasmylife · 03-31-2002, 05:21 AM

hmmm I don't know her middle name, but her birth name is Tina Blacker. Then when her mother re-married it was Tina Louise Meyers, and THEN I guess she just thought Tina Louise was best! she said that since debutants were suppose to have long long names she added Louise.

Kristina · 03-31-2002, 02:16 PM

I don't know why Tina isn't "PROUD" of being on GI it was sooo hilarious and definatley a hit, I think she needs to show more pride towards the show IMO.

02-24-2002, 10:40 PM	#1
bb Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2001 Location: Martinsburg, WV usa Posts: 276	Tina Louise on Gilligan today Of course its been no secret that Louise wanted nothing to do with Gilligan after it left its original run on CBS, but I'm curious- do she still have ill feelings towards that show today nearly 35 years later? One of the Gilligan books I have ( published in 1992 ) says that Louise was in the process to have a change a heart in reguards to Gilligan but that was 10 years ago. Also what exactly has she done lately? I remember she did a short lived soap called The Rituals back in 1985 and she appeared with the cast of Gilligan on the long defunct Late Show on Fox in 1988 ( one of the last times Backus appeared on tv- looked very ill ) but what has she done since?
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02-24-2002, 10:56 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Tina Louise has always flip-flopped when it comes to Gilligan's island. Sometimes, she loves the show and talks highly of the cast. Other times, particularly last year when either E! or FOX did a behind the scenes expose, she hates everything to do with the show. For a long time she refused to even talk about the subject (particularly in the late 70's when she refused to take part in the reunion TV movies). The past few years however, she has at least discussed the series (either she loved it or hated it); I guess she's finally accepted the fact that she will forever be known as Ginger.
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02-25-2002, 02:20 AM	#3
Tinasmylife Just adore Tina&A-M! Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 16, 2000 Location: L.A. Calif Posts: 157	in December her Indie film "Growing Down In Brooklyn" aired on a local NY station, METRO. she is also a lifetime member of the actors studio and does work there. she's also a volunteer reading teacher since 95.
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03-24-2002, 08:13 PM	#4
Jimbo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2001 Location: United States of America-One Nation UNDER GOD! Posts: 471	If I'm not mistaken, she also appeared in some of the early episodes of "Dallas". I think she played the part of J.R.'s secretary.

03-30-2002, 11:16 PM	#5
17Mar59 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 03, 2002 Location: washington state Posts: 475	btw:One thing I have always wondered is is what her full name is.Louise sounds too much like a middle name.

03-31-2002, 05:21 AM	#6
Tinasmylife Just adore Tina&A-M! Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 16, 2000 Location: L.A. Calif Posts: 157	hmmm I don't know her middle name, but her birth name is Tina Blacker. Then when her mother re-married it was Tina Louise Meyers, and THEN I guess she just thought Tina Louise was best! she said that since debutants were suppose to have long long names she added Louise.

03-31-2002, 02:16 PM	#7
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	I don't know why Tina isn't "PROUD" of being on GI it was sooo hilarious and definatley a hit, I think she needs to show more pride towards the show IMO.