Friday September 2, 2005
He died of pneumonia, but he had cancer of the larynx. He had a history of tobacco (wacky and otherwise) use.
He was hospitalized in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, in Winston Salem.
Bob was cremated, and his ashes were given to his family. RIP.
Gilligan's Island ended on 1967-09-04.
Russell Johnson played Roy Hinkley aka "The Professor" on Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island was not based on a true story. It is the invention of Sherwood Schwartz. Schwartz created several other hit TV shows, including The Brady Bunch.
Mr. Howell on Gilligan's Island was portrayed by Jim Backus who died on July 3, 1989 of complications from pneumonia related to his Parkinsons Disease.
The actor who played Gilligan on Gilligan's Island (1964-1967) was Bob Denver (1935-2005).The Full CastGilligan - Bob DenverSkipper - Alan Hale Jr. (son of noted actor Alan Hale, Sr.)Mr. Howell - Jim Backus (voice of cartoon's Mr. Magoo)Mrs. Howell - Natalie SchaferProfessor - Russell JohnsonGinger - Tina LouiseMary Ann - Dawn Wells
rescue from gilligans island
Gilligans Island
Gilligan's Island ended on 1967-09-04.
Natalie Schafer played Lovey Howell on Gilligan's Island.
I have not found any episodes of Gilligan's Island anywhere but online...
Bob Denver was Gilligan in the 1960's TV series.
Russell Johnson played Roy Hinkley aka "The Professor" on Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island was not based on a true story. It is the invention of Sherwood Schwartz. Schwartz created several other hit TV shows, including The Brady Bunch.
Mr. Howell on Gilligan's Island was portrayed by Jim Backus who died on July 3, 1989 of complications from pneumonia related to his Parkinsons Disease.
The actor who played Gilligan on Gilligan's Island (1964-1967) was Bob Denver (1935-2005).The Full CastGilligan - Bob DenverSkipper - Alan Hale Jr. (son of noted actor Alan Hale, Sr.)Mr. Howell - Jim Backus (voice of cartoon's Mr. Magoo)Mrs. Howell - Natalie SchaferProfessor - Russell JohnsonGinger - Tina LouiseMary Ann - Dawn Wells
"Rescue from Gilligan's Island" (1978). "The Castaways on Gilligan's Island" (1979). "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island" (1981).
The channel Gilligan's Island was on is CBS.