Tina Louise Almost Quit Gilligan's Island

Tina Louise Reveals the “Gilligan's Island” Cast Made 'So Little Money' While Filming the Hit Series
Louise added that she has not received residuals from the show in the nearly 60 years since its finale Gilligan’s Island may have a long-lasting legacy, but it wasn’t a particularly lucrative deal for the actors involved.
Tina Louise Opens Up About Why She Almost Quit ‘Gilligan’s Island’: ‘Didn’t Think Show Would Be Successful’
Tina Louise admitted that portraying her iconic character, Ginger Grant, on Gilligan’s Island came with its ups and downs. At one point, she almost quit the show. “I always enjoyed my work. I left a Broadway show to do it.
Tina Louise Reveals How Little ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Cast Made From the Show — What’s She Doing Now?
The show has stood the test of time in pop culture, so fans might think that the cast was set for life. Unfortunately, Tina Louise, who played Ginger Grant, revealed that this was not the case. The cast was not paid very well and did not receive any residuals over the years.
Tina Louise Says She ‘Wanted to Quit’ “Gilligan’s Island” When Ginger Became ‘Sarcastic.' Here’s How She Saved the Part
Tina Louise, who starred in the series as movie star Ginger Grant, spoke to Forbes in an interview published March 7. The 91-year-old reflected on her time on the series, and how it almost all went wrong.
Tina Louise’s Bold Move That Saved 'Gilligan’s Island'
Gilligan’s Island became a cultural touchstone, but the show’s success was nearly derailed by a creative conflict that could have changed everything. Tina Louise, who portrayed the glamorous movie star Ginger Grant,

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