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.
Acting
Real cast members vs. their dramatic reenactors—deliciously uncanny.
Production
Low-budget recreations that somehow amplify the absurdity.
Director
Paul A. Kaufman
Bob Denver
Himself
Dawn Wells
Mary Anne (Narator)
Russell Johnson
Himself
Jon Wellner
Gilligan / Bob Denver
Samantha Harris
Mary Anne / Dawn Wells
Kristen Dalton
Tina Louise
Dwayne Hickman
Network Executive #1
Eric Allan Kramer
Alan Hale Jr.
Aaron Lustig
Sherwood Schwartz
E.J. Peaker
Natalie Schafer
Steve Vinovich
Jim Backus
Michael Wiseman
Russell Johnson
Jerry Van Dyke
Himself
Christopher Neiman
Network Executive #2
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sherwood Schwartz originally pitched the show as a 'social microcosm'—network execs just wanted pratfalls.
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