February 2, 20224 yr Author What Could Have Been Jerry Van Dyke as Gilligan Jerry Van Dyke was an American comedian and actor and the younger brother of Dick Van Dyke with whom he made his TV acting debut on "The Dick Van Dyke Show." He also played Luther Van Dam on "Coach" from 1989 to 1997. In 1963, Van Dyke turned down the role of Gilligan on "Gilligan's Island," a role which went instead to Bob Denver on the advice of his agent. He similarly rejected a chance to replace Don Knotts on "The Andy Griffith Show," choosing not to try and replace Knotts in the series. He finally accepted a starring role in the short-lived sitcom, "My Mother, the Car," a role that seemed rife for comedic opportunity, but the series failed to get an audience and went down in history as one of the worst TV shows ever made. Despite the failure, Van Dyke continued to work steadily in supporting television and film roles through most of his career, including another starring role in the short-lived series, "Accidental Family," in 1967. Jerry Van Dyke did however appear as himself in the docudrama "Surviving Gilligan's Island". (Wiki)
February 3, 20224 yr Author Feeling excited! I should have the Deep Dark Navy/Midnight Blue Fun World Gilligan's Island Skipper's hat by Sat at the latest!
February 4, 20224 yr Author For those of us wondering how old the actors & actresses were when they first appeared on Gilligan's Island in 1964: Gilligan 29 The Skipper 43 The Professor 41 Thurston 51 Lovey 65 Mary Ann 27 Ginger 30
February 4, 20224 yr Author (Season 3 Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow) Skipper:"Here I am hiding, because I'm bald, and you want me to look like Martha Washington!" Gilligan:"George looked like Martha, and it didn't bother him."
February 4, 20224 yr Author I think The "bees" attack Skipper in Season 1 Diogenes, Won't You Please Go Home were rice being thrown up in the air and blown around by a studio fan with buzzing sound effect played in the scene.
February 4, 20224 yr Author (Season 2 Agonized Labor) Professor fixed Mr. Howell's Polo Pony. Mr Howell rides him. Mr. Howell(Falling off his practice Polo Pony.)"You wouldn't dare do this to Prince Philip!"
February 4, 20224 yr Author Might get the Fun World hat from William the President of GI Fan Club. He has it and wants to give it to me free. The family friend my adopted mom Theresa is taking to long. Boss JD says "If you'd get it from William, you'd have it by now!"
February 5, 20224 yr Author Well y'all. Still no Fun World Gilligan's Island Skipper's Hat delivery from Theresa Clark yet.
February 5, 20224 yr Author Gilligan's Island fans... I am Alan Hale Jr.(Skipper's)hat size the 7 3/8.
February 5, 20224 yr Author Update y'all. I'm Getting Fun World version Gilligan's Island Skipper's Hat from another source. Tired of waiting on Theresa.
February 6, 20224 yr Author OMG y'all... I found out the delay in the Fun World Gilligan's Skipper's Hat from Theresa. She has the Covid. She can't smell, taste or eat. But she's getting better. Please pray for her!
February 6, 20224 yr Author Some people tell me "You have plenty hats/caps. You don't need anymore." But I need and must have the Fun World one to complete the 4 piece Halloween costume set.
February 6, 20224 yr Author (Season 3 Splashdown) Skipper:"Only one person could get a simple message so filed up!"
February 7, 20224 yr Author Y'all if William's Fun World Gilligan's Island Skipper's hat comes before Theresa's, I should wait for hers to use for Skipper tribute scenes? I don't want her to see the William hat, and hurt her feelings because I found a 2nd source to get it from. If I use his for tribute scenes, she would be crushed.
February 7, 20224 yr Author Update y'all... From William the Gilligan's Island Fan Club President from Illinois division, I will be getting the whole costume. Shirt, Pants, Hat and the Stuffable Belly too.
February 7, 20224 yr Author I will gladly accept the entire Fun World Gilligan's Island Skipper's Costume from William to have the extras of shirt and pants. ❤ and get the Fun World hat faster.
February 7, 20224 yr 1 hour ago, Skipper Duke said: I will gladly accept the entire Fun World Gilligan's Island Skipper's Costume from William to have the extras of shirt and pants. ❤ and get the Fun World hat faster. Yes, definitely..that is a great idea!
February 7, 20224 yr Author 1 minute ago, Kait_Tucker said: Yes, definitely..that is a great idea! Kait Tucker yep!
February 8, 20224 yr Author To a friend who said about Broner Skipper hats "Looks cheap." They are. I have 3. 2 navy 1 white. Broner Hat Co. Est. 1933. I got 'em in 2012 from Mickey's Army Navy Store(R. I. P.)That store is no more. Closed for good in 2012. Got white in 2010 for $9.99 and navy in 2012 for $11.99 but they are durable and hold up well. They're on Amazon, eBay and www.broner.com and www.hatsinthebelfry.com
February 9, 20224 yr Author 9 hours ago, Skipper Duke said: Australian Kristopher Kalnins hates this show. Sad. Kait Tucker yep! He hates Mayberry and Hazzard too!
February 9, 20224 yr Author Hopefully I receive William's Skipper Costume soon. Hopefully he doesn't keep me waiting long.
February 10, 20224 yr Author (Season 1 Waiting for Watubi) Gilligan:"I think the little devil's got Boomerang blood. Everytime I throw him away, he comes right back."
February 11, 20224 yr Author My Fun World Gilligan's Island Skipper's hat/cap from Theresa Clark still hasn't arrived yet y'all!
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