Today, a maritime board of inquiry sought to fix the blame for the loss of the vessel and passengers. Unidentified Actor: The ill-fated Minnow made the headlines again today.ĭENVER: (as Gilligan) The Minnow? The Minnow? The Minnow?ĭENVER: (as Gilligan) He said The Minnow.Īctor: Yes, the Minnow, a small charter vessel which carried five passengers and a crew of two. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "GILLIGAN'S ISLAND")īOB DENVER: (Gilligan) Hey, Skipper, they want to hear the news? Gilligan and the Skipper are lounging on the island and listening to the radio. Schwartz once said he envisioned Gilligan's Island as a social statement, with the message that it's one world and we all have to live with each other. "The Brady Bunch" and "Gilligan's Island" were mocked by critics, but they were both big hits that had long lives in syndicated reruns. He shared an Emmy Award with his brother and others when he was the head writer for "The Red Skelton Show." He forgot about medical school and was soon writing for Hope, then for the "Ozzie and Harriet" radio show. Schwartz was waiting for acceptance to medical school in 1938 when he asked his brother, who was writing for Bob Hope's radio show, if he could try his hand at a few jokes. In addition to creating the series, Schwartz wrote their memorable theme songs. Sherwood Schwartz, who created the TV sitcoms "Gilligan's Island" and "The Brady Bunch," died yesterday in Los Angeles.
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