Skipper Duke

The Broner Hat Co. description of their White and Navy Blue Skipper Yacht Cap. This Yacht Cap is one size fits all and looks much like one Skipper wore on Gilligan's Island. So next time, when you're sailing with her on your 60 foot clipper, and you both look up to marvel at the marvelous Big Dipper, take her in your arms. But gently, not like Jack The Ripper, and say "Baby, if you'll be my mate, I'll be your loving Skipper." Gush gush. Just make sure you're wearing the hat my captain."

FUN FACT: Did you know Puerto Rico has its OWN Gilligan's Island?! This tiny island is open to campers and visitors - a real-life deserted island adventure (hopefully with better luck than the SS Minnow crew!) Has anyone been here? Share your photos! #GilligansIsland #PuertoRico #IslandAdventure

Did you know that Lancaster Uniform Cap Co., the primary maker of the iconic Skipper hat worn by Alan Hale Jr. in the original Gilligan's Island series (1964-1967) and reunion movies (1979 and 1981), is no longer in operation? Today, Midway Cap Co. in Chicago is the only official maker of the Skipper hat still in business. Interestingly, they also produced the secondary hat worn by the Skipper in the 1978 movie Rescue From Gilligan's Island, as well as Alf's hat in the 1987 TV special Alf: Somewhere Over the Rerun. If you're a fan of Gilligan's Island or looking for a unique hat, you might want to check out Midway Cap Co.!

Detailed posts about the filming locations of Georgia and California. https://www.facebook.com/share/169ZLtD5iW/

Someone commented "NICE CAP" about the Benford Yacht Hat. I was thinking my comment but did not publish it. Lol. I was thinking "Yeah nice hat. But the $249 price ain't nice." Lol. As nice as Benford Yacht Hat may be, it ain't no Lancaster Uniform Cap Co. Cap. Which is the brand of Alan Hale Jr. The Skipper.

Someone on YouTube commented on Ritchie Valens Framed "The original police harassment song." I replied to that person with "The perfect soundtrack for those Duke Boys. Lol."

My Facebook post. Sometimes I wonder if things happen for a reason. I once eyed a $249 Benford Yacht Hat, despite its braid not matching Alan Hale Jr.'s style. When Bluenox advertised a Lancaster Uniform Cap Co. hat with the right braid, I was excited... but ended up with a Gorget Braid Benford-style hat instead. Scammed, but for $78.29, it was a deal. Fast forward, my mom transformed it into the Lancaster I originally wanted. Maybe God worked it out this way, using a less-than-ideal situation to bring me closer to what I wanted all along?

DIY Hack Alert! Did you know a $65 Midway Cap Co. Skipper hat can be transformed into a $249 Benford Yacht Hat? Both hats feature the same Gorget Braid style rope hat band and Gold Anchor side buttons. To replicate the Benford look, simply order the Midway Cap plain with braid and buttons, then add your own custom hand embroidery with Gold Bullion Wire. Get the high-end look without the hefty price tag!"

La Bamba (1987) Connie(Mom):"How could you do this to Ritchie!?" Bob:"To Ritchie!? I did this to me!"

Season 3 The Pigeon Skipper:"Gilligan, if Walter gets to Hawaii for us, we'll build him special cage just for the 2 of you!"

Season 3 The Kidnapper. Mr. Wiley:"If I was a dame, I couldn't resist you!" Gilligan:"I could!" Skipper:"You stay outta this! Now, what were you saying Mr. Wiley?"

Season 2 Mr. & Mrs.??? Gilligan:"It's too bad we don't have a Captain of a boat." Skipper:"Gilligan, what is it you think I look like, a mermaid?" Gilligan:"Oh no Skipper. A mermaid has a long tail and- Oh yeah you're the Captain of the Minnow."

La Bamba (1987) movie script https://www.scripts.com/script/la_bamba_12084

I'm angry at Donna Ludwig's daddy Lawrence. Every time Ritchie Valens called her on the phone, he would lie and say "Donna's not here right now." And she would be sitting right there. She didn't care what her daddy said or thought. She dated Ritchie anyway. That's true love right there!

Any fans here?

Any fans here?

Any fans here?

La Bamba (1987) Ritchie's Ten Day Tour. In this scene, Ritchie bought his mom a house. https://youtu.be/c1ZmKq8d4_0?si=_S3KQJXjVnYCzAFn

I wear glasses but I take them off to recreate the scenes. Fans tell me "Now we know why they got ship wrecked, you should've left your glasses on Skipper!" Lol.

I laugh at this La Bamba (1987) scene in the recording studio when Ritchie is singing and each time Bob Keane says "Cut" Ritchie starts singing again with different words and Bob Keane says "Ritchie don't rewrite the song. Just sing it the way you did the first time ok." I laugh at this too when he tells Ritchie this too "Look Ritchie, I've been to Mexico. I lived there. I know the tradition in music they're always changing the lyrics." Ritchie Valens:"I'm sorry but my music is my music. It's just the way I sing." Bob Morales:"You tell 'em cabron!"

Hahaha "You got a girl out of a machine? Lordy, what won't they think of next?" Lol.

Gilligan's Island Fun Fact: Did you know that Alan Hale Jr., the beloved actor who played the Skipper on Gilligan's Island, was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea, fulfilling his final wish? A fitting tribute to a man who spent so much time on the water, and in the hearts of fans everywhere.

I've posted so many topics about The Day The Music Died on my Facebook account, I'm surprised my friends haven't said "Next subject already please!" Lol.

It's very comical in the YouTube videos comments section. Fans argue back and forth about Ritchie Valens age. They say: "He was 17." "He was older." "No he was only 17!" "No he was older!"

Rock 'N' Roll Stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & J. P. The Big Bopper Richardson ages: Buddy Holly 22, Ritchie Valens 17, J. P. The Big Bopper Richardson 28. Pilot Roger Peterson: 21. All the stars looked older than their ages. I wonder if it goes for their pilot too.