Question 1

How did the castaways learn about the massive wave threatening the island?

Accepted Answer

The Professor used a key component from a decaying Russian satellite to build a barometer, which revealed that a massive wave was going to swamp the island.

Question 2

What made the TV movie 'Rescue from Gilligan's Island' one of the most viewed shows of all time?

Accepted Answer

The made-for-TV movie scored a 52% (30.2) Nielsen rating, one of the highest ratings ever for a TV movie.

Question 3

Where was the scene of the rescued castaways being towed into harbor filmed, and what happened with the extras?

Accepted Answer

The scene was filmed in Los Angeles' Marina Del Rey. Extras hired for the crowd were joined by countless onlookers ecstatic to see the characters rescued, moving the cast to tears.

Question 4

Why did Sherwood Schwartz fund the movie himself?

Accepted Answer

The studio was going to limit his funding and creative control, so Sherwood Schwartz used his own money to fund the film.

Question 5

Why do many versions of this film sold in stores have an alternate theme song?

Accepted Answer

The film is in the public domain, and Sherwood Schwartz owns the rights to the original theme song, so alternate versions use a different song.

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