Choice For Gilligan
There was once a rumor that Schwartz originally wanted Alan Young, best known for his role on Mister Ed, to play Gilligan’s role. However, the creator cleared the issue by saying he never considered Alan Young to be part of the show.
Worldwide Acclaim
Gilligan’s Island only lasted for three seasons, so you might argue that the show was not as successful as others. However, Dawn Wells was happily surprised when she found that it was not the case. When she visited Solomon Islands, a tribe quickly recognized her as Mary Ann. She even got to meet the chief of the tribe!