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Alan Hale Jr. Went To Extreme Lengths To Land His Gilligan's Island Role

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Behind-the-scenes drama as 'Gilligan's Island' star Alan Hale Jr. raced to land his iconic role against all odds.
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  • 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
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Alan Hale Jr., Gilligan's Island
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