We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For a show that became such a big pop cultural hit, "Gilligan's Island" had a somewhat fraught history. For one thing, the pilot episode ...

"Gilligan's Island" was shot during the Cold War, when everybody was afraid of nuclear annihilation. So naturally, any scientist worth his salt knew how to build a Geiger counter out of bamboo. Same ...

"Gilligan's Island" isn't exactly known for its sophisticated humor. The show was a light-hearted sitcom about castaways who somehow never managed to escape their isolated locale despite multiple ...

You may not have realized that the radio announcer on Gilligan's Island was voiced by a Star Trek actor who was also known for his roles on Westerns ...

Tina Louise has been the sole surviving cast-member of Gilligan’s Island ever since the 2020 death of Dawn Wells. In a new interview, she’s opening up about why exactly audiences still love both ...

"Gilligan's Island" debuted in 1964 and lasted 98 episodes. Playwright Sean Paraventi grew up loving the sitcom and sang the theme song at a talent show as a child. "The Seven Castaways" will be ...