Gilligan is a fictional character played by Bob Denver on the 1960s TV show Gilligan's Island and its many sequels. Gilligan, affectionately called "little buddy" by the "Skipper", is the bumbling, …

The seven castaways include the blustery captain, his bumbling first mate Gilligan, a millionaire couple named the Howells, curvaceous movie star Ginger Grant, sexy farm girl Mary Ann Summers, and a …

Dec 30, 2025 · Not surprisingly, there is only one surviving member from the main cast of the beloved 1960s TV comedy Gilligan's Island at the time of writing.

Watch Gilligan's Island Free Online | 1 Season. Shipwrecked on an uncharted South Pacific island, seven castaways struggle to survive the outdoors—and each other—in this wacky classic comedy …

Dec 26, 2025 · Bob Denver's widow details how Gilligan’s Island star was extremely different in real life The late actor's wife said he was far from the dim-witted first mate.

May 6, 2025 · The Gilligan's Island franchise extends well beyond Sherwood Schwartz's seminal sitcom. Here's the best way to go about watching Gilligan's misadventures.

Jul 14, 2025 · From satire to slapstick, discover the real story of 'Gilligan’s Island': casting battles, on-set tension, CBS interference, and the syndication success story.

Dec 26, 2025 · Gilligan and his crew gave us an inside look at how they built 'Pluribus' into a happy-ish apocalypse.

May 8, 2025 · Gilligan was the Island's heart (and headache), lovable, loyal, and a walking disaster. Played by Bob Denver, this red-shirted first mate had a knack for accidentally ruining every chance …

Jan 20, 2025 · Throughout and after Denver’s run on Gilligan’s Island, he appeared on various iconic TV shows including The Andy Griffith Show, I Dream of Jeannie, The Love Boat and Alf.