A Latin American dictator is exiled to the island, and he immediately declares himself dictator of the island, with Gilligan as his puppet leader in training.A Latin American dictator is exiled to the island, and he immediately declares himself dictator of the island, with Gilligan as his puppet leader in training.A Latin American dictator is exiled to the island, and he immediately declares himself dictator of the island, with Gilligan as his puppet leader in training.
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- TriviaThe late Nehemiah Persoff (Pancho Hernando Gonzales Enrico Rodriguez) is the only guest star to appear in a dream sequence.
- GoofsThe castaways seem to have forgotten about the rifle they took off the Japanese sailor in "So Sorry, My Island Now".
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[dream sequence: Gilligan is the ruler of a small country. The Skipper is Secretary of the Navy]
Gilligan: How's my Navy holding up?
Jonas Grumby - Skipper: Well since you brought it up sir, why don't you come to the window and see for yourself?
Rodriguez: Again?
[Gilligan looks out of window. Stock footage of burning sinking ship rolls]
Rodriguez: Propaganda! Vicious Propaganda!
Gilligan: Are you doing something about that?
Jonas Grumby - Skipper: Yes sir, we are! We're teaching our sailors how to SWIM!
Gilligan: Good!
Jonas Grumby - Skipper: And the people on shore are learning mouth-to-mouth resuscitation -without becoming emotionally involved!
Rodriguez: How can you do that?
Jonas Grumby - Skipper: It ain't easy!
- ConnectionsReferences The Great Dictator (1940)
- SoundtracksThe Ballad of Gilligan's Isle
Words and Music by George Wyle and Sherwood Schwartz
Persoff plays exiled dicator Pancho Rodriguez (he even has a longer name...) former president of a small South American country (Ecuarico) that has been taken over by another power. His new life is on the island -- and right way -- Pancho declares himself dictator and chief and everything else.
Best of it is the imaginary dream sequence, and with all the frills. Gilligan is the leader of some backwards country, at odds with gun-toting Pancho. The sets and costumes are amazing. This had to be the most elaborate of all episodes. Creative writing to the max; check out the hilarious scene where Pancho strings Gilligan up as his own puppet. The skipper as the dopey assistant (with a silly hat) is a hoot. CANNOT miss Ginger as a special secret agent, wearing a leopard skin designer bikini? A certified classic, credited to director Jack Arnold, as usual.
Without giving too much away, Pancho leaves the island as quickly as he arrived -- and why can't the castaways do the same thing? The eternal question that has bugged all us true fans for years. The ending with the radio news bulletin about Pancho is a blast.
10 Stars. All the way. SEASON 2 EPISODE 3 remastered color dvd box sets; 3 dvd set 2005, 6 dvd set 2012.
- tcchelsey
- Jun 22, 2024