So Many Gingers
Although Tina Louise played Ginger in the original Gilligan’s Island, her character was played by 6 other actresses for the succeeding television and animated series. Dawn Wells was actually the voice over for both Mary Ann and Ginger’s characters for Gilligan’s Planet, one of Gilligan’s Island cartoon series.
So Many Gingers
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Pushing For The Show
Sherwood Schwartz was a huge name as the producer of the show employed by United Artists Television. He spoke to CBS’s president Jim Aubrey to pitch Gilligan’s Island. Jim Aubrey had some second thoughts because he believed that if fans saw that the characters never leave they island, they would become bored with it. With Schwartz persistence, the show got a chance.
Pushing For The Show