
Inside Gilligan's Island
From Creation to Syndication
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While every new TV series has to face some problems, no show had to overcome greater obstacles than Gilligan's Island. In spite of that, no series has achieved greater success, as measured by the fact that Gilligan's Island has given rise to three TV movies, two animated series, and is the most rerun program in the entire history of television.
Now, Sherwood Schwartz, creator, writer, and producer of Gilligan's Island, tells the life story of the show: from the labor pains of scripting, casting, and production to its golden years of afternoon reruns. Fascinating history that could be known only by the show's creator is enhanced by wonderful photos, sketches, and other illustrations from the author's personal collection, as well as the guest forewords by all seven "Castaways." An appendix lists plots, writers and directors for every episode. All this behind-the-scenes information makes the book a special treat, not only for fans, but for anyone interested in an inside look at the television industry.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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Gillian got into. And in today's world, we definitely need more TV shows like this. I'm probably showing my age, but less sex and more wholesome, family comedies is what we need. 
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One idea pitched to rework the show was to call it "Gilligan's Travels," as passengers would sail the S. S. Minnow, but return to the mainland in each episode. The higher ups couldn't understand how the characters could remain shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific. Finally, Schwartz developed the show's iconic theme song, which explained how the castaways ended up on Gilligan's Island.
Schwartz reveals how he came up the concept of the show, and developed the beloved characters that told each hilarious tale. Bob Denver, who played Gilligan, wasn't even the first choice for the role. Schwartz wanted Dick Van Dyke's brother, Jerry, who ultimately passed to star in a series that never came to be. The Skipper was apparently the hardest character to cast, and yet, Alan Hale became The Skipper on and off the set.
From the pages of Ripley's Believe it or Not, and idea was pitched to Schwartz to have Gilligan discover a dinosaur on his island. Yet another wacky idea would have the Professor secretly be a bank robber, who would sabotage each rescue attempt to allude authorities. Yes, this was the environment that somehow wouldn't detour a resilient and determined Schwartz, who years later created another TV juggernaut, The Brady Bunch.
Schwartz also reveals the answers every fan of Gilligan's Island wants to know. Which star received the most fan mail? Why didn't Tina Louise return for the Rescue movie? What was Mrs. Howell's maiden name? Additionally, the author reveals that people wrote the Coast Guard encouraging them to rescue the cast of the show. I highly recommend this captivating audiobook!
The complete Gilligan's Island story
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A view behind the making of a childhood favorite
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Interesting insider view
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The story, however, was solid, and well written.
There were many things I did not know, especially behind the scenes.
25th chapter
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Nice Interesting Story
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Half good
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