Surviving Gilligan's Island - The Incredibly True Story Of The Longest Three-Hour Tour In History
While this documentary about the behind-the-scenes machinations that occurred during the production ofGilligan's Islandwill have its strongest appeal for fans of the TV series, even viewers with a passing interest will find some entertainment in this surprisingly deluxe DVD presentation. Based largely on the recollections of executive producer and original cast member Dawn Wells (Mary Ann), with contributions from Bob Denver (Gilligan) and Russell Johnson (the Professor), the documentary explores the many conflicts endured by the show's cast and production staff before and during the show's network run. None of the gossip is particularly damning (no fistfights or secret trysts between cast members), so viewers looking forBehind the Music-type dirt may be somewhat disappointed. But for classic TV fans andGilliganaficionados,Surviving Gilligan's Islandis a pleasant and well-produced diversion.--Paul Gaita