Despite what the critics thought of Gilligan's Island when the show made its debut in 1964 (and their comments were not kind), the audience fell in love with the show and has never let go in the 58 ...

The worst that might happen is that the Skipper (Alan Hale) will hit Gilligan with his hat. Death doesn't exist on "Gilligan's Island" any more than it exists in, say, "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" ...

on March 3, 1964. From left to right, “Gilligan’s Island” cast members Alan Hale Jr. as the Skipper, Tina Louise as Ginger Grant and Bob Denver as Gilligan on Aug. 10, 1965. From left ...