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The Harlem Globetrotters On Gilligan's Island Almost Featured A Different Team

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Gilligan's Island almost featured a different sports team in a surprise cameo that would have shaken up TV history.
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  • The Harlem Globetrotters were the backup option - the producers originally wanted a different athletic squad to join the castaways on the iconic sitcom.
  • This little-known fact could have drastically changed the pop culture legacy of both Gilligan's Island and the guest stars who ultimately appeared, shaking up the show's legacy.
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Harlem Globetrotters, Gilligan's Island
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