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Celebrating 50 Years of Gilligan’s Island: A Conversation with Dawn Wells
In 1964, a show premiered that would transcend its time and remain etched in the hearts of viewers for decades to come: Gilligan's Island. This sitcom, revolving around the misadventures of seven castaways stranded on an uncharted island, quickly became a cultural phenomenon. As we approach its 50th anniversary, actress Dawn Wells, who portrayed the beloved character Mary Ann Summers, offers a glimpse into her cherished role and explores how the values embodied by her character can resonate in today's world in her new book, What Would Mary Ann Do?