25 Revealing Facts About Gilligan’s Island That Will Leave You Speechless

Dawn Wells still draws pay from the show

One cast member on the show signed a contract that was a little smarter than the rest. At the time, Wells’ spouse was a man who worked as a talent agent. He suggested they amend her contract before signing, which would pay her for reruns instead of per episode. That gamble paid off, as the network re-ran the show in perpetuity. She still receives paychecks all these years later.



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