In addition to co-starring in one of the most popular and durable sitcoms of all time, “Gilligan’s Island,” actress Dawn Wells appeared in dozens of memorable shows, including “Bonanza,” “The Invaders,” “The Wild Wild West,” “77 Sunset Strip” and “The Joey Bishop Show.” Gilbert and Frank talk to Dawn about her Old West roots, her friendships with her fellow castaways and her memories of Don Rickles, Hans Conried, Phil Silvers and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Also, Batman fends off a shark, Martin Landau builds evil robots, Sherwood Schwartz takes his revenge and Elisha Cook Jr. warms Dawn’s heart. PLUS: Sterling Holloway! “The Legend of Boggy Creek”! The return of John McGiver! Mr. Magoo drops an F-bomb! And Sid Caesar phones Albert Einstein!

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