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Episode Synopsis
Robert Osbourne Denver graduated from college with a degree in political science, then caoched physical education and even taught math and history at a California elementary school.
But today, this well-educated, smart, soft-spoken man is best remembered for this... Gilligan's Island.
Gilligan's Island only lasted three seasons in the mid-1960s, but thaks to reruns and syndication the show has effectively never been off the air since.
And, like so many other popular TV actors, Bob Denver found himself typecast.
But today, this well-educated, smart, soft-spoken man is best remembered for this... Gilligan's Island.
Gilligan's Island only lasted three seasons in the mid-1960s, but thaks to reruns and syndication the show has effectively never been off the air since.
And, like so many other popular TV actors, Bob Denver found himself typecast.
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