Origin Of Ginger’s Name
As we already know, the name Gilligan for Bob Denver’s chracter was a random selection, however the same can’t be said for Tina Louise’s character, Ginger. Her name was inspired by two Hollywood legends from the Golden Era. The great Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers. Additionally, the series often referenced Cary Grant.
The Origin Of Ginger’s Name
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Who wouldn’t want a free trip to Hawaii? Actually, actress Natalie Schafer was inspired by that very thought when she signed on to the Gilligan’s Island pilot. Even though they shot the pilot in that paradise…they ended up changing the location to Los Angeles when CBS picked up the show. Well, that must have been a let down!
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