Choice For Gilligan
One rumor that got some traction was that Schwartz had his eye on actor Alan Young for the role of Gilligan. Audiences remember Alan Young as Wilbur Post on Mister Ed. However, Schwartz cleared the air years later. He claimed he did not know where this rumor originated because he never even thought about Alan Young for his show.
Choice For Gilligan
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No Need For Kids
Now, here is a bit of information about the dynamics of the show fans never were privy to! In the early stages, they considered having a kid play the nephew of the Professor. Though, they decided not to bring on a child actor because of one key element on Gilligan’s Island. Apparently, Gilligan himself was so childlike at heart, it made no sense to bring on an actual child!
No Need For Kids
