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Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History

2001

100 minutes

ComedyDramaDocumentary

Overview

A campy look at the making of the 1964-67 TV series, as told by stars Bob Denver, Dawn Wells and Russell Johnson, as well as in flashbacks (actors play the castaways). Bob/Gilligan: Jon Wellner. Dawn/Mary Ann: Samantha Harris. Tina/Ginger: Kristen Dalton. Alan/Skipper: Eric Allan Kramer. Russell/Professor: Michael Wiseman. Jim/Mr. Howell: Steve Vinovich. Natalie/Mrs. Howell: E.J. Peaker. Sherwood Schwartz: Aaron Lustig.

Top Cast

Bob Denver headshot

Bob Denver

Himself

Dawn Wells headshot

Dawn Wells

Mary Anne (Narator)

Russell Johnson headshot

Russell Johnson

Himself

Jon Wellner headshot

Jon Wellner

Gilligan / Bob Denver

Samantha Harris headshot

Samantha Harris

Mary Anne / Dawn Wells

Kristen Dalton headshot

Kristen Dalton

Tina Louise

Dwayne Hickman headshot

Dwayne Hickman

Network Executive #1

Eric Allan Kramer headshot

Eric Allan Kramer

Alan Hale Jr.

Aaron Lustig headshot

Aaron Lustig

Sherwood Schwartz

E.J. Peaker headshot

E.J. Peaker

Natalie Schafer

Steve Vinovich headshot

Steve Vinovich

Jim Backus

Michael Wiseman headshot

Michael Wiseman

Russell Johnson

Jerry Van Dyke headshot

Jerry Van Dyke

Himself

Christopher Neiman headshot

Christopher Neiman

Network Executive #2

Mark Hutter headshot

Mark Hutter

Director #2

Ray Buktenica headshot

Ray Buktenica

Director #1

Jim Jansen headshot

Jim Jansen

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