George Wyle and “Gilligan’s Island” producer Sherwood Schwartz wrote “The Ballad of Gilligan’s Island” for the TV series.
Related Posts
-
In what film did Judy Garland sing “Dear Mr. Gable, You Made Me Love You”? The love song "Dear Mr. Gable, You Made Me Love You" from one MGM star to another appeared in Broadway Melody of 1938.
-
On the TV series “Bewitched”, how did Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) work magic? Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) on the TV series "Bewitched" worked her magic by wiggling her nose. Jeannie on "I Dream of Jeannie" (NBC, 1965-70) folded her arms in front of her and blinked. Uncle…
-
Did the Pilgrims eat Turkey at the first Thanksgiving celebration at Plymouth Rock? At the three-day festivities celebrating survival through the winter, many foods were served, but turkey was not one of them. The menu included: venison, duck, goose, seafood, eels, white bread, corn bread, leeks,…
-
When was the last time you could have taken part in a bacchanalia? The last legal bacchanalia was in the second century B.C. before the Roman senate banned this festival honoring Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Originally a religious rite celebrated only by women, it…
-
What does hatari mean? Hatari is Swahili for "danger." Hatari! was a 1962 film starring John Wayne and Elsa Martinelli.
-
What did it mean to travel to America in “steerage”? For late 19th-century immigrants from Europe, to travel to America in "steerage" meant a passage below decks, near the ship's steering gear. The price for these uncomfortable but low-fare accommodations was about $15.