The Untold Truth About 'Gilligan's Island'

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There's some debate as to whether or not Gilligan's first name is actually Gilligan. Bob Denver, who played the character, insists that his first name really is Gilligan. The creator of the show, Sherwood Schwartz, has said that Gilligan's first name is actually Willy. 

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