Gilligan
Gilligan is a fictional character played by
Bob Denver on the 1960s TV show ''
Gilligan's Island'' and its many sequels. Gilligan, affectionately called "little buddy" by
the "Skipper", is the bumbling, dimwitted, accident-prone
first mate of the . His full name is never given. He wears a trademark red shirt, pale trousers, white sneakers, and white
navy cap.
During a storm, he throws an anchor overboard without a rope attached, which leaves the ''Minnow'' shipwrecked on an "uncharted desert isle" with its seven passengers and crew, establishing the underlying premise of the franchise. The enduring popularity of the series has made him a
cultural icon.
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