Tina Louise---did she have an ego problem? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TALLguyinKY · 10-24-2003, 04:03 AM

Howdy "islanders"! lol

I've never posted here at the GI board before, but do watch it now and then. Anyway, I've been watchin' it a lot lately, and I remember hearin'/seein' references to Tina Louise about some kinda ego problem, disrespectin' her coworkers, etc.

So, would one or two o' y'all mind fillin' me in on the (sordid) details? lol

I really don't know anything about it, and am quite curious.

Thanks!

Byron

ficlopri · 10-27-2003, 11:51 PM

Ms.Louise was initially under the wrong impression that her character, Ginger, was to be the central character of the show. She agreed to do the show thinking that wrong thing. Also, she was not happy in the series. She was the only one of the GI actors not to enjoy the show much.

TALLguyinKY · 10-29-2003, 06:36 AM

Hmmmm...interesting, thanks...I wonder she thought she'd be the star of the show when it was called "Gilligan's Island" and not "Ginger's Island"! lol

And I wonder why she was never happy...I mean, ya think after a while she'da accepted the fact that it was an ensemble cast (yeah, with Gilligan as the lead). She sure put on a happy face for the camera!

I'm all ears for any more info anyone has...

Liza · 10-31-2003, 06:13 AM

to this day she blames it for ruining her career, when in reality, she let it ruin her career. all the other actors embraced their characters, wrote books and loved to be identified with the show. Tina was so afraid of being typecast that she took plenty of obscure roles that never made her famous. to this day she's still most famous for Gilligan's Island, and it still irritates her. She didn't participate in any of the tv-movies or reunions that the other cast members did. still, I have to say, I've seen a few interviews with her where this didn't seem to be the case at all. Every now and then she'll put on a happy face and say how proud she is of the show... but it's not constant with all her other actions. I think it's just another performance.

TALLguyinKY · 11-02-2003, 12:32 AM

Very interesting...thanks, Liza.

Screenwriter · 11-03-2003, 12:59 PM

I've always felt that Tina Louise and Suzanne Somers (from Three's Company) should go bowling. They both complained about their shows.

Janice · 11-04-2003, 12:37 AM

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Originally posted by Screenwriter
I've always felt that Tina Louise and Suzanne Somers (from Three's Company) should go bowling. They both complained about their shows.

Good one, lol, and ironically, the sitcoms that they complained about put them on the map.

Mr. Television · 11-04-2003, 12:42 AM

I think Tina Louise has changed a little in the last few years. I've seen her give interviews about the show and Sunday she was at the CBS anniversary party representing Gilligan's Island.

Mr. Television · 11-04-2003, 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
I think Tina Louise has changed a little in the last few years. I've seen her give interviews about the show and Sunday she was at the CBS anniversary party representing Gilligan's Island.

Forget what I said. I read the other thread and I guess she chose to sit with the cast of Dallas.

TALLguyinKY · 11-16-2003, 12:21 AM

Yeah, but in different ways, different circumstances (from what I understand now of Tina), and Suzanne has admitted her mistakes back then. She's ready to make up with Joyce at any time (which I think they kinda have a bit recently).

Big3sCompanyFan · 11-16-2003, 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by TALLguyinKY
Yeah, but in different ways, different circumstances (from what I understand now of Tina), and Suzanne has admitted her mistakes back then. She's ready to make up with Joyce at any time (which I think they kinda have a bit recently).

No, Suzanne still hasn't talked to Joyce yet.

Suzanne is a disgusting SPOILED B*TCH!! She's the one who should've died NOT JOHN RITTER!!

10-24-2003, 04:03 AM	#1
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	Tina Louise---did she have an ego problem? Howdy "islanders"! lol I've never posted here at the GI board before, but do watch it now and then. Anyway, I've been watchin' it a lot lately, and I remember hearin'/seein' references to Tina Louise about some kinda ego problem, disrespectin' her coworkers, etc. So, would one or two o' y'all mind fillin' me in on the (sordid) details? lol I really don't know anything about it, and am quite curious. Thanks! Byron

11-03-2003, 12:59 PM	#6
Screenwriter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2002 Posts: 760	I've always felt that Tina Louise and Suzanne Somers (from Three's Company) should go bowling. They both complained about their shows.
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11-04-2003, 12:42 AM	#8
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I think Tina Louise has changed a little in the last few years. I've seen her give interviews about the show and Sunday she was at the CBS anniversary party representing Gilligan's Island.
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10-27-2003, 11:51 PM	#2
ficlopri Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: Methuen, Ma.USA Posts: 659	Ms.Louise was initially under the wrong impression that her character, Ginger, was to be the central character of the show. She agreed to do the show thinking that wrong thing. Also, she was not happy in the series. She was the only one of the GI actors not to enjoy the show much.

10-29-2003, 06:36 AM	#3
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	Hmmmm...interesting, thanks...I wonder she thought she'd be the star of the show when it was called "Gilligan's Island" and not "Ginger's Island"! lol And I wonder why she was never happy...I mean, ya think after a while she'da accepted the fact that it was an ensemble cast (yeah, with Gilligan as the lead). She sure put on a happy face for the camera! I'm all ears for any more info anyone has...

10-31-2003, 06:13 AM	#4
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	to this day she blames it for ruining her career, when in reality, she let it ruin her career. all the other actors embraced their characters, wrote books and loved to be identified with the show. Tina was so afraid of being typecast that she took plenty of obscure roles that never made her famous. to this day she's still most famous for Gilligan's Island, and it still irritates her. She didn't participate in any of the tv-movies or reunions that the other cast members did. still, I have to say, I've seen a few interviews with her where this didn't seem to be the case at all. Every now and then she'll put on a happy face and say how proud she is of the show... but it's not constant with all her other actions. I think it's just another performance.

11-02-2003, 12:32 AM	#5
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	Very interesting...thanks, Liza.

11-16-2003, 12:21 AM	#10
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	Yeah, but in different ways, different circumstances (from what I understand now of Tina), and Suzanne has admitted her mistakes back then. She's ready to make up with Joyce at any time (which I think they kinda have a bit recently).