So Many Gingers
When people hear Ginger from Gilligan’s Island, they automatically think of Tina Louise. Interestingly enough, there have been six people who reprised her role if you include the films and cartoons. Actually, the beloved Dawn Wells voiced not just Mary Ann, but also Ginger for Gilligan’s Planet.
So Many Gingers
Pushing For The Show
As a United Artists Television employee, Sherwood Schwartz was becoming a huge name in the television industry. Even so, when he wanted to speak to Jim Aubrey, president of CBS at the time, to pitch Gilligan’s Island, Aubrey felt some hesitation due to the concept. This CBS president anticipated that fans would grow frustrated with the cast not being able to escape the island. Luckily, thanks to Sherwood Schwartz’s persistence, Gilligan’s Island became a huge success.
Pushing For The Show
