Gilligan's Island

Trivia: In the opening credits of the black-and-white episodes, the US flag at the marina is at half-mast because the opening was filmed shortly after the Kennedy assassination.

Jeff Swanson

Trivia: The opening theme of season 1 ends with "And the rest". At the insistance of Bob Denver (Gilligan), "And the rest" was replaced with "The Professor and Mary Ann". Denver wanted equal credit for all actors/actresses.

Mister Ed

Trivia: During the series, the Skipper's pinkie ring is always visible. The ring was Alan Hale Jr.'s father's and they were supposed to film a movie together. But his father passed away before it could happen. He always wore it to honor his father.

Movie Nut

Trivia: The island shown in the opening and closing credits is actually located about a mile offshore from the island of Oahu.

hifijohn

Trivia: During the course of the show, whenever a character is listening to the radio, no matter the program, the same announcer is heard every time.

Mike Lynch

Trivia: Mrs. Howell was commonly referred to as "Lovey" by Mr. Howell and viewers know her by that name. Her first name actually was Eunice (though that name was never used in the show).

Trivia: Every cast member appeared in every episode.

The Friendly Physician - S2-E29

Plot hole: The scientist yells for Igor to capture the escaping Castaways, to which Igor responds "capture them yourself" in Ginger's voice. The scientist appears surprised to find out Igor is not Igor, but how can this be? He had to be the one to pull the lever to switch everyone's personalities and bodies around, so he should have already known.

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Skipper Jonas Grumby: Ginger, I've got a problem... I've got a real problem... Now you're a girl, right?
Ginger Grant: Well, if you're not sure about that, you have got a problem.

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Voodoo - S3-E5

Question: In this episode, as the Professor is put into a trance, in the background, there seems to be a radio or television transmission tower that can be seen over the roof of the hut. It's blurry, but doesn't seem to be a standard palm tree. Is this a mistake, or set error, or my imagination?

Movie Nut

Chosen answer: It looks like a mistake to me I see it when the Professor is put into a trance, but it is not there later.

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