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Dawn Wells / Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island - Hand Signed 8 x 10 Photo
Dawn Wells / Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island - Hand Signed 8 x 10 Photo
Dawn Wells as Mary Ann in Gilligan's Island - Hand Autographed 8 x 10 Photo.
Dawn Wells was an American actress best known for her role as Mary Ann Summers on the popular television sitcom "Gilligan's Island," which aired from 1964 to 1967. Born on October 18, 1938, in Reno, Nevada, Wells began her career in beauty pageants before transitioning to acting.
After "Gilligan's Island," Wells continued to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in various television shows, movies, and stage productions. She also worked as a producer, author, and motivational speaker.
Dawn Wells passed away on December 30, 2020, at the age of 82. Her contributions to television and her iconic role as Mary Ann have left a lasting legacy in popular culture.
"Gilligan's Island" is an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 26, 1964, to April 17, 1967. The show was created by Sherwood Schwartz and follows the misadventures of seven castaways who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after their boat, the S.S. Minnow, gets caught in a storm.
The main characters include:
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Gilligan (played by Bob Denver): The bumbling, accident-prone first mate of the S.S. Minnow.
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Skipper (played by Alan Hale Jr.): The captain of the S.S. Minnow and Gilligan's best friend.
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Thurston Howell III (played by Jim Backus): A millionaire and his wife who were passengers on the ill-fated voyage.
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Lovey Howell (played by Natalie Schafer): Thurston Howell's elegant and wealthy wife.
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Ginger Grant (played by Tina Louise): A glamorous movie star.
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Professor Roy Hinkley (played by Russell Johnson): A skilled scientist and the group's intellectual.
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Mary Ann Summers (played by Dawn Wells): A sweet and wholesome farm girl.
The show revolves around the group's attempts to survive on the island and their various comedic misadventures as they try to find a way to escape. Despite its relatively short original run, "Gilligan's Island" has become a classic in American television and has gained a cult following over the years through reruns and syndication. The characters and the show's theme song, "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle," are well-remembered pop culture icons.