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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 ...
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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 ...
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For Tina Louise, Escape, Finally, From ‘Gilligan’s Island’

Ms. Louise would prefer not to talk about Ginger, her breathy sitcom character from the 1960s. Luckily, to the children she tutors, she’s just Ms. Tina. By Abby Ellin The green-eyed TV star with the ...
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Tina Louise Says She ‘Wanted to Quit’ “Gilligan’s Island” When Ginger Became ‘Sarcastic.' Here’s How She Saved the Part

Gilligan’s Island became a major success — but it almost wasn’t to be. Tina Louise, who starred in the series as movie star Ginger Grant, spoke to Forbes in an interview published March 7. The 91-year ...

Tina Louise Says She ‘Wanted to Quit’ “Gilligan’s Island” When Ginger Became ‘Sarcastic.' Here’s How She Saved the Part

The actress explained that her character was originally meant to be a mix of Lucille Ball and Marilyn Monroe Gilligan’s ...