2007-03-23 16:41:22 · 14 answers · asked by Psychotic2 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I believe it was Willie. (Or, Willy).
2007-03-23 16:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by julienelliot 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
"Gilligan's full name has been a subject of debate among fans of the series for decades, a debate resolved by the release of Gilligan's Island — The Complete First Season on DVD in 2004. In a documentary called "Before the Three Hour Tour", excerpts from Sherwood Schwartz's original treatment for the series reveal that Gilligan's full name was Willy Gilligan, a name which Bob Denver had sometimes given during talk show interviews. Bob Denver stated on KDKA radio interview in May 1989, that Gil Eggan was his choice for the character's name. Denver reasoned that since everyone yelled at him, it came out as Gilligan. However, no first name is used in any of the three seasons, films or animated series. The documentary also reveals that Schwartz found the name "Gilligan" by opening the phone book to a random page."
2007-03-23 16:45:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kayden 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.snopes.com/radiotv/tv/gilligan.asp
In the original script, his name was Willy Gilligan, but that was cut out before the first episode. Sherwood Scwartz, the creator & Bob Denver (Gilligan) both conside Gilligan to be the characters first name.
2007-03-23 16:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by Crazymom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willie Gilligan. The Skipper was Jonas Grumby. The professor was Roy Hinkley. Mary-Anne's last name was Summers.
2007-03-23 16:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by kurbet5000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The producer and creator of the show, said that if he ever would have a name , it would be Willy, but they decided to keep it just Gilligan...
2007-03-23 16:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by P-Nut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gilligan was his first name.
2007-03-23 16:47:42 · answer #6 · answered by ♨ Wisper ► 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He had a first name?
2007-03-23 16:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orville
2007-03-23 16:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by KT 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jack Sparrow
2007-03-23 16:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Willy
Although it was never aired. It's one of those 'research' or behind the scenes things.
2007-03-23 16:45:54 · answer #10 · answered by pancakes & hyrup 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
***I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT GILLIGAN WAS HIS FIRST NAME.***
2007-03-23 16:45:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋