Tina Louise Says She ‘Wanted to Quit’ “Gilligan’s Island” When Ginger Became ‘Sarcastic.' Here’s How She Saved the Part The actress explained that her character was originally meant ...

Tina Louise admitted that portraying her iconic character, Ginger Grant, on Gilligan’s Island came with its ups and downs. At one point, she almost quit the show. “I always enjoyed my work. I ...

Ms. Louise would prefer not to talk about Ginger, her breathy sitcom character from the 1960s. Luckily, to the children she tutors, she’s just Ms. Tina.

Tina Louise has been the sole surviving cast-member of Gilligan’s Island ever since the 2020 death of Dawn Wells. At 91 years of age, Louise is now getting reflective about her long life.

Louise continued to act after the series ended, but she did not reprise her role as Ginger in the Gilligan’s Island sequel TV films that aired in the ‘70s and early ‘80s.

Gilligan’s Island became a major success — but it almost wasn’t to be. Tina Louise, who starred in the series as movie star Ginger Grant, spoke to Forbes in an interview published March 7 ...