Gilligan's Island
La Habana Cuba
06-09-2005, 19:49
Bob Denver, TV's Gilligan, Dead at 70 2 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES - Bob Denver, whose portrayal of goofy first mate Gilligan on the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," made him an iconic figure to generations of TV viewers, has died, his agent confirmed Tuesday. He was 70.
Denver, who underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery earlier this year, died at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina, according to agent Mike Eisenstadt. Denver's death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight."
Kecibukia
06-09-2005, 19:52
Bob Denver, TV's Gilligan, Dead at 70 2 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES - Bob Denver, whose portrayal of goofy first mate Gilligan on the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," made him an iconic figure to generations of TV viewers, has died, his agent confirmed Tuesday. He was 70.
Denver, who underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery earlier this year, died at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina, according to agent Mike Eisenstadt. Denver's death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight."
Another piece of Americana gone. He'll live on forever on Nick at Night.
La Habana Cuba
06-09-2005, 20:00
Post your views on the show, the characters that you like the most and why, your favorite episodes storys, comments on the Gilligan Island movies that have been made.
Drunk commies deleted
06-09-2005, 20:02
I did like the show when I was a kid. Now, I don't watch it, but I probably wouldn't enjoy it much.
Sumamba Buwhan
06-09-2005, 20:02
Awwwww RIP Bob D.
I enjoyed the show as a good thing to pass the time.
I always fantasized about Mary Ann
Naturality
06-09-2005, 21:57
Ugh.. figured you were talking about the reality Gilligans Island.. Yeah the original was ok, use to watch it some when I was younger. Rest in Peace little buddy.
La Habana Cuba
07-09-2005, 03:28
I am surprised very few people have voted and very few people have posted, I expected a bigger response.
And something that would get us away from politics all the time, and blaming each other and all government officials for the Hurricane problems.
That said, lets get back on subject and stay there, I guess you can comment on the low response.
You shall be missed Mr. Denver. (sniff)
that leaves Mary Anne and the Professor left...
I loved the episode where they all ate the irradiated food and each had a super power.
the "evil Twin" stories were also funny. they did one on Gilligan and Ginger, don't recall if they had any others.
The Downmarching Void
07-09-2005, 03:34
R.I.P. Bob Denver. Condolences to his family and friends. He was my favourite character. All the other characters were just his foils for his antics.
Its been a long time since I watched it, but if I came across it on the idiot box, I'd defintely watch it. The only episode that really sticks out in my mind is the one where they encountered the Japanese soldier who had been holed up on the island for a couple decades. I'm sue it would be considered politcaly incorrect nowadays, but it was a hilarious episode.
La Haban Cuba: You're obviously a big fan. What are your favourite moments from the show?
Its been a long time since I watched it, but if I came across it on the idiot box, I'd defintely watch it. The only episode that really sticks out in my mind is the one where they encountered the Japanese soldier who had been holed up on the island for a couple decades. I'm sue it would be considered politcaly incorrect nowadays, but it was a hilarious episode.
I remember that Episode... it was F*#king hilarious. even to this day. (and I am of Japanese Ancestory...)
The Downmarching Void
07-09-2005, 03:46
I remember that Episode... it was F*#king hilarious. even to this day. (and I am of Japanese Ancestory...)
LOL. Well, in my experience, most people who get worked up over the kind of perceived political incorrectness in episodes like the one we're talking about don't possess a decent sense of humour to begin with.
Markreich
07-09-2005, 04:15
"U.S.A. American" What the heck?
Is that like a "Republica de Cuba Cuban?" How about "U.A.E. Emiratis?" :rolleyes:
Even the British called us "Americans" before the American Revolution. Please follow the convention of the rest of the world. Yes, Cuba, Brazil, et al are on the South American continent. No one cares. We already KNOW where Brazil or Cuba is. You're not doing any value-add by saying you're in the Americas.
Markreich
07-09-2005, 04:18
RIP, Maynard G. Krebs. You made that show!
http://www.encore4.net/livelyset/media/pics/dwayne_h/dob-mayn.jpg
Dobbsworld
07-09-2005, 04:29
I loved Ginger even in black & white.
Daistallia 2104
07-09-2005, 06:39
RIP indeed.
My favorite episodes were "So Sorry, My Island Now" (#15) - the Japanese soldier, and The Producer (#72) in which Harold Hecuba the Hollywood director produces a musical version of Hamlet.
But my favorite moment was when the Skipper found Gilligan flying. I can't remember which episode it was, but the Skipper pointed out he couldn't fly and he ended up falling to the ground.
Markreich
08-09-2005, 02:01
RIP indeed.
My favorite episodes were "So Sorry, My Island Now" (#15) - the Japanese soldier, and The Producer (#72) in which Harold Hecuba the Hollywood director produces a musical version of Hamlet.
But my favorite moment was when the Skipper found Gilligan flying. I can't remember which episode it was, but the Skipper pointed out he couldn't fly and he ended up falling to the ground.
Hmm. I've never thought of it before, but... I wonder if THAT'S where Douglas Adams stole the flying from? Hmm...
Dobbsworld
08-09-2005, 02:11
What does it matter if you're American or not? I ask, looking at the poll overhead...
It's a... sit-com, man... it doesn't matter whether you're an American...
:confused:
La Habana Cuba
08-09-2005, 09:07
Because it is an american show, but you do have a point.
Since we are mostly from America or Europe, I feel that we should take that into account on future polls and provide a space for each other and othersdepending on the issue, keeping in mind that we have up to 10 options
depending on our questions' answers.
In this case I can agree with you.
Crabcake Baba Ganoush
08-09-2005, 13:41
:eek: NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bob Denver was one of my obsessions :( :( :(
Retired Majors
08-09-2005, 13:43
How about "Not American, never seen the show"
No, really, it may have been shown here originally, but that would be before I was born. (And I'm ancient)
Daniel Metallo
08-09-2005, 13:57
I watched it. I preferred Mary Ann over Ginger as well.
Dunno about favorite episode... I was usually loaded.
Markreich
08-09-2005, 18:52
I watched it. I preferred Mary Ann over Ginger as well.
Dunno about favorite episode... I was usually loaded.
That's actually my favorite question to determine weirdness.
Bob: "I'm weirder!"
Steve: "No, I am!"
Me: "Okay... Mary Ann or Ginger?"
It doesn't matter what they answer. You're only weird if you say "Mrs. Howell". :D