This third episode officially began the long, long line of stories with a voodoo connection, whether it all came from a witch doctor or just plain old superstition. After all, the castaways were stranded on a strange island in the middle of the Pacific where anything was possible, right?
The supply hut is burgarized, and right off the bat the skipper suspects it has something to do with VOODOO. Perfect timing for Judy, the famous tv chimp, to make an appearance, causing all sorts of trouble for everybody. Best scene finds Gilligan meeting up with Judy, wearing the skipper's hat, thinking SHE'S the Skipper. Yet another gag in the series that would get lots of play; either Gilligan or the Skipper being mistaken for animals.
Judy the chimp was discovered in Kenya, and around the time this episode was shot, she was appearing on the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, playing Elly May's pet. Later, Judy would appear on DAKTARI and LOST IN SPACE.
Well directed by John Rich, who was directing the DICK VAN DYKE SHOW at the time, later many iconic episodes for ALL IN THE FAMILY.
If you're a DOBIE GILLIS fan, you have to admit, Bob Denver puts a bit of his old Maynard character into Gilligan --minus the short beard.
Classic early stuff for all us fans. SEASON 1 EPISODE 3 originally aired in black and white. Remastered color dvd box set, beautifully done.
