Was Gilligan's Island inspired by Robinson Crusoe? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 05-31-2025, 12:19 AM

https://www.metv.com/stories/gilligans-island

"We appeal to everyone," said series creator Sherwood Schwartz.

Alan Hale Jr. once took a shot at ''phony'' actors

"I haven't met an actor yet who doesn't love his work, even when he appears not to," said the Gilligan's Island actor.

faraj · 07-03-2025, 09:26 PM

I think so. Like the line from the closing theme song, "Like Robinson Crusoe, it's primitive as can be ..."

"So join us here each week, my friends, you're sure to get a smile,
From seven stranded castaways here on Gilligan's Isle!"

LOL!

05-31-2025, 12:19 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,545	Was Gilligan's Island inspired by Robinson Crusoe? https://www.metv.com/stories/gilligans-island "We appeal to everyone," said series creator Sherwood Schwartz. Alan Hale Jr. once took a shot at ''phony'' actors "I haven't met an actor yet who doesn't love his work, even when he appears not to," said the Gilligan's Island actor.

07-03-2025, 09:26 PM	#2
faraj Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 03, 2004 Posts: 736	I think so. Like the line from the closing theme song, "Like Robinson Crusoe, it's primitive as can be ..." "So join us here each week, my friends, you're sure to get a smile, From seven stranded castaways here on Gilligan's Isle!" LOL!
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