"I know I wasn't going commando, or whatever it is!" That was the cutest thing! I'd still marry this woman, if she'd have me. I spent many afternoons after school watching this show and I always wondered if Gilligan secretly sabotaged every solution to leave the island because he was in love with Mary Ann.

I have heard that Dawn Wells DID and does receive residuals. As the story goes, she was one of the last ones hired when the show was going in to production. Her husband at the time was an agent. As a gimme, he asked for residuals to be included in the contract-- and no one ever thought that it would amount to anything. So she received residuals all those years-- and kept it secret because she knew it would cause issues with the other cast members if they knew.

"It was silly. Trite, perhaps. Nothing to think about." Sometimes, those are the best shows, because that is what you need.

She's still looks very beautiful at the age she is now.

Beauty is not everything by any means... but young or old, she is BEAUTUFUL! In heart & spirit as well as looks :)

I'm here after learning of Dawn Wells' passing. RIP Dawn. We'll miss you and you'll always be Marry Ann to me!

RIP Dawn Wells 😥. Ginger is the last surviving cast member

Very few women can pull off sexy and still be SO classy, Dawn Wells can!

A beautiful woman from her heart to her eyes. I love Dawn Wells.

Of ALL the Characters on this show, the one that amazed me the most was the Professor. That guy could fix almost anything.. anything except for a hole in a boat :D

She stole my 10 year old heart back then. Bless her...

Man, i fell in love with her as a young boy and she's still cute after all these decades!

I bought the entire season's episodes on DVD and I watch them to escape reality. They still make me laugh just as they did when I watched the series on television as a teenager during the 1970s. It is the first time I have seen it in colour too.

As it turned out "and the rest" became and still are two of the most loved characters from the show. "The Professor and Mary Ann". But yeah we love them all, a big source of light-hearted joy for all of us kids growing up in the 60s.

I wouldn't mind sharing a coconut cream pie with Mary Ann. ...or a cup of coffee with Ms. Dawn Wells!

Still beautiful after all these years!!!

You can't help but love this lady! So fun, positive, and aware of the impact this show has had on pop culture.

I saw a photo of Mary Ann at 80 years of age on the "Then and Now" video. I am 56 years old and I would still chase her like she was the last lady on the planet. She is just incredible. Who would think you would say an 80 year old that she is HOT but she is!!!

Mary Ann all the way, Ginger was nice to look at, but Mary Ann was the cutest by far. I always like Mary Ann best.

Dawn Wells is so beautiful in every way!

To me there is no question : Mary Ann all the way!

She's still a darling !

what a wonderfully smart and gorgeous lady

Down to earth and gorgeous! What a combination!

She turns 80 next month. Still looks great. We love you Dawn...

Always loved Dawn Wells. Have to say she's aged pretty well. Still quite lovely and charming. As far as the Ginger vs. Mary Ann question, it's no contest. Mary Ann all the way. Sweet, cute figure, and she would make you a coconut cream pie. What more could you ask for? Ginger was too high maintenance.

So sweet and funny and fun! Dawn Wells is going to be 80 years old October 18, 2018- unbelievable! (Tina Louise turned 86 February 11, 2018- also unbelievable!)

Dawn looks like she's only aged a couple of years in what's actually 55 years! Talk about amazing! I'm speechless!

yep, Ginger for the weekend, Mary Ann for life

I always loved her and always will. She was and is always beautiful inside and out. She is as sweet as a vanilla shake with caramel sauce. 💘🌷🍻😘

RIP, our dear Dawn. I always thought you would outlast all of them but, sadly, no. Tina Louise does. Covid got you because of the public appearances you gave so we would smile in hard times.

Beautiful at any age

She is great and a delight to listen to. I am big fan of Gilligan's Island.

"The show became a 'modest hit' " WHAT? The show was wildly successful with viewers, and even to this day. It was the critics and execs who couldn't stand it. And from that 'fateful' day forward.. the show has never gone off the air. Not bad for a 'modest hit'. (PS - Mary Ann all the way)

Love Dawn Wells!

My favorite character was on Gilligan's Island was Mary Ann Summers played by the late Dawn Wells of course and I miss her dearly

Sweet and lovely as ever

OMG! THOSE EYES JUST MELTED MY HEART!

Still gorgeous...

Wow. Still beautiful.

Absolute love this woman!!!!

As beautiful today as always...

I still find it hard to believe you've passed away . I will always love you Dawn Wells .

Dawn Wells...my first crush

Gorgeous beyond description. Loved her.

I grew up watching Gilligan as first run ...before reruns. Love it and Mary Ann of course

My God, has she aged well!! As for the eternal question....Mary Ann.

R.I.P. DAWN ALWAYS LOVE YOU

She was always my favorite. Polls always have her ahead of Ginger and rightfully so. She was beautiful and still is.

Eternally beautiful- Dawn Wells and Raquel Welch

Mary Ann was my favorite on gilligans island nice lady

Sad to see her gone. As far as "Ginger or Mary Ann?", I have yet to find anybody to answer with Ginger. Of course Mary Ann!

RIP beautiful woman

Mary Ann going "commando." Now I've got that in my mind for the rest of my life.

She was wicked cute

Dawn Wells - Was & Is ... HOTTTTTTTT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

RIP Sweet pretty lady. 😪

The answer to the question is...Mary Ann!

Rip dawn wells we miss you so much. May you be happy on the paradise island. Called Gillian island. Together with the rest of the cast that passes already. Except the movie. Star. Who probley misses all the cast

MaryAnn was incredibly beautiful...

Perfect casting in that show. Absolutely perfect.

Still sweet as ever. 🙂

RIP Ms Wells 😞🌹😢

She still so gorgeous

Boy she was a sweetheart. RIP Dawn.

She was my favorite for obvious reasons and she seemed authentic

She’s adorable

'Maryann' you STILL do it for me.

She was really good in all the tv acting she did. Many of those programs are in reruns today. Gilligan was at the top of the ratings when it was in its final year. It should have stayed on. It was childish but harmless and funny.

Mary Ann was my sweetheart, too

Marry ann still to this day R I P.dawn wells we stull love u always

Always loved this lady.

Love Dawn Wells

Dawn Wells has aged very "well". No pun intended. As a side note, she always had cuter legs between her and Ginger.

I would rather date and marry Mary Ann. dawn is still cute as a button.

I met Dawn Wells after "What Would Mary Anne Do?" came out. She signed my copy of the book. But now I'm regretting not bringing my DVDs of the first 3 seasons. It's too bad Tina Louise didn't want anything to do with the show after it ended.

Like many others in the 60's I was about ten years old when Gilligan first aired and I had a instant crush on Mary Ann. When I look back now at age 62, I still have a crush on her but my wife does not know that ;-)

At 3.06 Dawn hit the nail on the head "it made you happy" it was a fun happy trivial laugh out loud show and i loved it i was 10 when it finished and we got reruns for a long time here in OZ and i still watched it for years later tv was fun and entertaining as there were so many great shows we got from overseas at that time.

Rest in Peace Sherwood Schwartz, Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Natalie Schaefer, Jim Backus, Russell Johnson, and Dawn Wells.

when i would come home from high school i would watch this show even if i was older i loved gilligans island it was funny and really showed how people that had different ways of doing things and thinking got along and really loved each other and i am sure that they are all in heavan still having fun doing what they love thank you alane jim natalie dawn , russell and bob and tina for all the great fun you gave me and everyone you will all live on in our hearts and minds

Still a beautiful person inside and out.

The seldom ever talk about the vibrant colors it was filmed in. No other show in color ever looked like GI with Gilligan's reds and the Skipper's blues. Ginger's glitter, Lovey's hats and jewelry and the Professor always wore whites. Maryanne always changed her colors. Mr. Howel's wardrobe was expensive.The color was a HUGE thing but no one really talks about it much as being a favorite thing. It's what I think of when I think of Gilligan's Island. Vivid color!

Dawn Wells was a Miss America contestant - Nevada 1959. Of course she's beautiful, poised, intelligent, adorable etc. Most of us are punching way over our weight. (:

Dawn Wells super crush thanks.

What a sweetheart!

she has such a sweet personality and disposition.....and that's what is most important

Love her lots and lots!😁😍😍😎😎

She is my time machine, I hope your well & happy D you deserve it. enjoy girl

Loved the show...used to get home after school and watch gilligans island...the Munsters..all those great shows back then

I was always a 'Mary Ann' kinda guy myself. RIP Dawn Wells.

This show made me smile and laugh and even better dream

As a young lad with hormones raging, Mary Ann got me thru many a restless night!!!!! She still looks and sounds fantastic.

GOAT - Period...!

I was lucky to meet her in 2003 and Alan Hale Jr. in 1986. I grew up wanting to meet all of them,but I'm not going to complain either.

Happy 80th Birthday Dawn Wells

Mary Ann, Mary Ann, Mary Ann, wait a minute, I think I have a few for Mary Ann's.......... There's a part of me that died as each cast member died. Now that there's only "Tina Louise" left, it's not the same????? With the recent passing of "Johnny Crawford, from " The Rifleman" series, there's only been one actor that I was willing to join him in the after life. That's "Robin Williams" and when he committed suicide, I cried for two weeks. I can't watch anything of his without crying and wishing he was still here!!!!!!! I'm getting all teared up right now.......... I miss you all, "Robin, Dawn and Johnny!"

Sill gorgeous what class.

Little known fact: Dawn Wells went in to audition and saw a gorgeous brunette in the waiting room. She didn't think she had a chance. The brunette was Raquel Welch.

She is such a sweet person to have been through all that she has been through.

Happy Birthday to Dawn Elberta Wells.10-18-38.Reno.Mary Ann is someone you take home to Mom and Dad to meet.I hope she's alright now after the tv report.