Inside Gilligan's Island

<p> While every new TV series has to face some problems no show had to overcome greater obstacles than <I>Gilligan's Island</I>. In spite of that no series has achieved greater success as measured by the fact that <I>Gilligan's Island</I> has given rise to three TV movies two animated series and is the most rerun program in the entire history of television.</p><p> Now Sherwood Schwartz creator writer and producer of <I>Gilligan's Island</I> tells the life story of the show: from the labor pains of scripting casting and production to its golden years of afternoon reruns. Fascinating history that could be known only by the show's creator is enhanced by wonderful photos sketches and other illustrations from the author's personal collection as well as the guest forewords by all seven Castaways. An appendix lists plots writers and directors for every episode. All this behind-the-scenes information makes the book a special treat not only for fans but for anyone interested in an inside look at the television industry.</p>