It’s one of the most enduring openings in television history: a “three-hour tour” gone wrong that strands seven people—soon to be known as the castaways—on a desert island. But for all its sunny ...

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" 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 ...