Inside Gilligan's Island: A Three-Hour Tour Through The Making Of A Television Classic
The creator of Gilligan's Island tells all-from the tenacious pitching of his concept to writing, casting, filming, and beyond. One can't help but like this man who good-naturedly refused to give up on the gently satiric microcosm of society that ultimately became a popular hit. Schwartz, who also created The Brady Bunch, doesn't seem to take himself or the entertainment world seriously enough to lose his perspective on life. As a result, his anecdotes are told with charming panache, and the rough times (particularly the harrowing executive meetings) are given a light touch. In short, there aren't many better storytellers than Schwartz. Devotees will delight in the photos and episode synopses. Of course, the audience for this work will be limited to fans and TV nostalgia buffs. An excellent acquisition for circulating libraries.Carol J. Binkowski, Bloomfield, N.J.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.