Behind-the-scenes drama as 'Gilligan's Island' star Alan Hale Jr. raced to land his iconic role against all odds.
beat sheet
Hale was in the middle of filming another movie when he had to rush to his 'Gilligan's Island' audition, arriving on set just minutes before his tryout
Hale's determination paid off - he nailed the audition and secured the role of The Skipper, cementing his place in TV history and becoming a beloved household name
Behind-the-scenes drama as 'Gilligan's Island' star Alan Hale Jr. raced to land his iconic role against all odds.
beat sheet
Hale was in the middle of filming another movie when he had to rush to his 'Gilligan's Island' audition, arriving on set just minutes before his tryout
Hale's determination paid off - he nailed the audition and secured the role of The Skipper, cementing his place in TV history and becoming a beloved household name