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Gilligan's Island/Waiting for Watubi

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Waiting for Watubi
Season 1, Episode 10
Airdate December 5, 1964
Written by Fred Freeman and
Lawrence J. Cohen
Directed by Jack Arnold
Produced by Jack Arnold
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Waiting for Watubi is the tenth episode of the first season of Gilligan's Island.

Starring: Bob Denver (Gilligan), Alan Hale (Skipper)

Also Starring: Jim Backus (Thurston J. Howell III), Natalie Schafer (Mrs. Howell)

and Also Starring: Tina Louise (Ginger Grant)

Co-Starring: Russell Johnson (The Professor)

and Dawn Wells (Mary Ann)

Contents

Plot Overview

While taking over the digging for Gilligan to put their supplies in,The Skipper uncovers an ancient Idol of the Ancient God Kona.Skipper being Supersticious believes that whoever finds the Idol of Kona will be forever cursed.This superstitious nature of the Skipper is enhanced by a sudden Islandquake.So,superstitious is the Skipper that every attempt to rid himself of the Idol seems to fail;especially since the Idol is found by one of the Castaways.Every time the Skipper sees the Idol he goes further down emoitionally.To get the Skipper out of his depression,the other Castaways decides to throw a surprise party for the Skipper.Everybody will present a Present to the Skipper.Ginger ,and Mary Ann will present a really surprise Gift to the Skipper.Their gift to him will really surprise him.It is of course...The Idol of Kona.The Skipper is so shocked at one point,he run literally into a Palm Tree.He is layed up in his Hammock with his head in bandages.So,distraught is the Skipper that he he is giving all his poosessions(the contents of his Strong Box)to Gilligan.This sinking,emotionally of the Skipper worries both Gilligan,and The Professor.They must do something fast before the Skipper sinks so deep that he may never come out of his state.The Professor comes up with a plan.Since the Skipper believes that only Watubi can brake the curse of Kona,they will bring Watubi.While The Skipper is resting,smoke appears outside his Hut which awakens him.With the smoke also appears Watubi,and his two Women assistants.They are really Gilligan,Mary Ann,and Ginger dressed in Native Garbs.Gilligan(Watubi) promises the ailing Skipper that he will remove the curse of Kona.He performs a mock chant with Ginger,and Mary Ann chanting in unison.After performing the chants,Gilligan(Watubi) commands the Skipper to rise.The Skipper does'nt feel any different.Then suddenly,an Earthquake tremers...twice.This convinces the Skipper that Watubi's power is greater than Kona.The Skipper rise from his bed feeling no pain,and is so happy thinking the curse of Kona has benn lifted that he runs outside of his Hut,but run literally again into a Palm Tree.Later, in the day,the Skipper though feeling the curse(which never was real)is gone feels the days heatwave.So do the other Castaways.Gilligan believing that he has special powers will produce a nice cool breeze to reliviate the heat.The Professor tells Gilligan that the Earthquake they felt was just coinsidences.Playing a mock chant to bring the nice cool breeze,nothing happens at first.Then a sudden wind blows,causing the Castaways except Gilligan to run for cover.Gilligan grabs hold of a Palm Tree,to keep from blowing away.Gilligan looks towards the Camera,and thinks that he may have overdone it,a little.

Notes

Arc Advancement

Happenings

The Skipper,Gilligan,and The Professor are at work digging a Pit to put their Supplies in.The Castaways give their Gifts to the Skipper.

Characters

Referbacks

Trivia

The Show

Behind the Scenes

Allusions and References

Memorable Moments

The Skipper running into a Palm Tree twice.Gilligan,Mary Ann,and Ginger dressing in Native Garb to convince the Skipper that Watubi will lift the Curse of Kona.Gilligan attempting to remove the ring from the Skippers hand.The Earthquake tremers during the mock chanting.Gilligans sudden breee of wind.

Quotes

  • Gilligan: (looking into the camera);; I guess I over did it a little.