25 Revealing Facts About Gilligan’s Island That Will Make You Smile Right Now

Casting Skipper was the hardest

The creator of the show, Sherwood Schwartz, had the hardest time finding the right mixture for the Skipper. He needed to be two things, not often found in one person: commanding and affectionate. When they auditioned Alan Hale Jr., that was it. They had their guy. Thankfully, Hale accepted.



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