Life of Dawn Wells Mary Ann Summers Gilligan's Island Facts Biography

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Жыл бұрын

Today Cool Classics takes a look at the hidden life of Dawn Wells, who play Mary Ann Summers on the Gilligan's Island TV Show. From her first television appearances on western shows like Wagon Train, Maverick, Tales of Wells Fargo, Bonanza and Cheyenne. To the detective shows like Burkes Law, 77 Sunset Strip, Hawaiian Eye and Surfside 6
We look into her Marriage to Larry Rosen and her 15-year relationship with Tom in Nashville.
Her friendship with Barbara Eden. Freaky Facts about Gilligan's Island and it's cast.
Plus everything else you wanted to know :)

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@lookingaround2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've been hoping that someone would find and organize clips from Dawn's career. Great job!

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Wow! 😮 Thank You so much! 💜 I really felt the need to do a true Biography for Dawn. So glad that it turned out the way it did and that people like you found it and enjoyed it. Again, thank you for the kind and generous support! 😁

@danielbishop1164 Жыл бұрын

Cool.

@danielbishop1164 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics I have seen beautiful Dawn Wells, In a western series. Tells of Wells Fargo. 😊

@cyberdude6723 Жыл бұрын

Dawn Wells came to my sixth grade elementary class. I think it was the fall of 1971. She was in town. We were told to do some kind of show. So it was quite a surprise that we got to see her. Come talk to our class. This was Meadows Elementary school in Plano, Texas, I remember how pretty she was but everyone simply wanted to ask her questions about Gilligan. She was a lovely girl, and I was sitting right in the front row, and I couldn’t think of a good question to ask her.

@eunicemarshall215 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics By by by y

@cloudbudget 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Little did I know that Dawn Wells was a real life angel. Thanks for letting us all know. I am in awe of beauty inside and out.

@jackiedixon5076 8 ай бұрын

I am drowning in tears. A star in her own right. This biography of Dawn Wells was a story of hard work, diligence to the utmost. Compassion unbound with no inflated ego. Rest with God, Dawn.

@CoolClassics 8 ай бұрын

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@lbjones2854 Жыл бұрын

I met her around 1971 when she visited Six Flags over Texas. I was working and saw her, went over and we talked for a while and she gave me her autograph for my girlfriend at the time. I got lucky and was able to see her again in Texas at the Country Reporter festival and we spent some time talking about the first time we met. She signed my Six Flags yearbook next to the picture of her on one of the rides. Then when it was time to get my picture with her, she grabbed my hair and pulled me to her cheek. She gave me some wonderful memories. 🥰

@manuelmallo3067 Жыл бұрын

To this day, Dawn Wells Has always been at the top of my list of very "REAL" people. RIP Dawn, I'll never forget you!

@nataliewilliams9741 Жыл бұрын

She was a breath of fresh air with a heart bigger than the Universe. I'm glad she wasn't forgotten.

@Terrysoddy Жыл бұрын

Yea she seemed to be a really sweet and beautiful lady

@gillikinsisland Жыл бұрын

Loved her.

@kenlee5509 Жыл бұрын

Her picture is posted under "Good Person" in the dictionary

@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz Жыл бұрын

She was like an 😇 angel. In a way. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😇😇😇😇😇😇

@JOHNSMITH-vx5yz Жыл бұрын

She will NEVER be forgotten

@truthinesssss Жыл бұрын

I met Dawn Wells back in the late 80’s. I was in a top 40 band in St. Petersburg Fl. and we were hired to play at a party where Dawn was the guest of honor. Unlike other celebrities who try to keep a low profile, Dawn was sitting with her people at the at the table at the very front of the stage. She was having a grand time. When the band took a break I took the opportunity to introduce myself to her. She was extremely gracious and friendly. I was struck by the fact that the bubbly personality she showed on Gilligan’s Island was actually her real nature. It was such a pleasure to discover this. When I shared this observation with her she surprisingly became apologetic and said, “When you play a role for as long as I did it’s impossible not to let your personality come through.” She was so humble. I was a fan of hers before this encounter. Having met her and experienced what a genuine and classy woman she was, I came away with a much greater depth of appreciation.

@rm2jjc11 Жыл бұрын

She will NEVER be forgotten! She was the perfect girl as Mary Ann. I have autograph photos of both Bob Denver and Alan Hale . I really wish I could have gotten the rest of the cast. They were all brilliant! I'm a real die hard fan to the point of purchasing an exact replica model of the SS Minnow. All of the cast of Gilligan's island will live in the heart's of fans worldwide!

@jimisnotunique Жыл бұрын

Great post

@anabaird3835 Жыл бұрын

Rob Reiner says, when casting, they try to cast a person who's natural personality/disposition is close to the character. Makes perfect sense. I noticed you made no mention of the band you were in. God blesses humility. 🤗.

@xLeo-ee4gc Жыл бұрын

That sounds like her 1 in a million.

@johnceglick8714 Жыл бұрын

Lucky U!

@markmason1182 Жыл бұрын

I never thought there could be a girl as sweet as Mary Ann. This video showed me that Dawn Wells was even sweeter than the character she played. Rest in peace sweet lady. Thank you for putting up this video.

@jamesgantz5123 Жыл бұрын

I was born in 1959 I had a full schedule of watching Gilligan's Island I look forward to it every day. It was the greatest. The entire cast and Mary Ann or rather Dawn Wells will be missed buy me and all of my family

@GoldenSlumber474 Жыл бұрын

Dawn is sadly missed by all us fans. Thanks for putting this one together. A cool classic!

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@jamesnash6101 Жыл бұрын

Hay.... What happened to her? Did she end up in the desert. With all of her father's friend's from the Casino industry?

@Macfirenze 10 ай бұрын

😮oo😮o😮o

@arthurmartine6410 8 ай бұрын

EXACTLY VERY COOL 😎

@zminvestllc9919 Жыл бұрын

i just came from her grave. I look after it. She is buried with her mother. I grew up watching her. Now I overlook her grave- life is strange. She brought me happiness in my life. She was so beautiful. I picked her when I was a boy as my favorite on Gillagans Island.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

That is so nice of you! 👍💜

@zminvestllc9919 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassicsThanks for the video. When the season warms up, I will bring her more flowers.

@Emansmus109 Жыл бұрын

What a remarkable woman! Gifted, compassionate, and generous with her time for her friends and family. I appreciate you sharing all you know about her and the other cast members.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad that you enjoyed it :)

@donnabyers6418 Жыл бұрын

I always thought Dawn was beautiful in appearance, and to hear her story from this video, I now know she was a overall beautiful person. This world needs more like her, we were blessed with her kind soul. Rest in Peace Dawn Wells. ❤

@mel8517 Жыл бұрын

The world needs alot more people like her that's for sure.Just goes to show no-matter how much of a star struck image one has,there are still nefarious parasitic low life Narcissistic entities that may extract ones light,& or exploit others resourceful energies.Her close friends & even family members,were not really there for Dawn in the last part of her Twilight years,not that she didn't share her success thru paying their bills spending money with them anyways.Especially when they needed money.Only instead of saving abit for herself as a retirement plan incase of emergency.Especially before the first Coronavirus wave hit by pushing alot elderly people into dense assistant living scenarious & thru more close assistent convelescent homes.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

💜

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

@JohnJones-bk8tj 8 ай бұрын

You know who Hollywood wanted instead of her you guessed it the late Raquel Welch

@drizzt8965 8 ай бұрын

Really? I fell in love with Raquel as a child when I watched Kansas City Bombers. I was 8 and yes the attraction was painful...🤔🙃

@phoenixobrien163 Жыл бұрын

Dawn seemed like an angel on earth, how she cared for people and maintained that clean, wide-eyed innocence all her life. She always had the cutest figure too. This past weekend there was a _Gilligan's Island_ marathon. I'm glad to hear that everyone on that show got along. *But truly I don't understand how Sherwood Schwartz could come away with $90 million dollars and not give a single damn about the cast members who were hurting financially. Do people like that even have a conscience?*

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

The whole Sherwood Schwartz thing does not settle right with me either. At some point, you have to give back, especially to those that helped you make the money and are hurting.

@phoenixobrien163 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics -- It would have been nothing for Sherwood Schwartz to give them a gratuity of, say, *$200,000 each.* A drop in the bucket, and I doubt the $90K was Schwartz's entire net worth. He probably made a lot more in Hollywood on other things. And though I always liked Natalie Schafer, she was another one. Did wanted Dawn to care for her and her dog. OK she left $50,000 for the care of her dog (which was good, and I hope the dog survived that flood), but Natalie, who appeared to have plenty of money, could have given Dawn $50,000 or more also, for caring for her. Especially as the childless Natalie considered Dawn as her daughter.

@hectorlamar806 Жыл бұрын

Yeah well, you know Scwartz was one of those chosen people. Not surprised.

@antonfarquar8799 Жыл бұрын

hell no they don't

@carlnietoweise4653 Жыл бұрын

Apparently not. What a rat!

@mikebentz3048 Жыл бұрын

I can never get enough of Dawn Wells ❤

@kamakaziozzie3038 Жыл бұрын

In the 1970’s, Dawn was in important part of my testosterone filled teenage years

@WalterDWormack214 Жыл бұрын

She was totally gorgeous!

@calken546 Жыл бұрын

Any Episode of Dawn Wells/Mary-Ann coming out of the water. Yum

@Terrysoddy Жыл бұрын

ME EITHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@axe2grind911a Жыл бұрын

Even though Hollywood chewed her up and spit her out, Dawn clearly maintained her beautiful spirit and graciousness throughout her life. Bravo and Happy Valentine's Day Dawn!

@JohnJones-bk8tj 8 ай бұрын

There was talk that Raquel Welch auditioned for the part

@bshingledecker Жыл бұрын

I contributed to Dawn's gofundme, and Nichelle Nichols when she needed a bit of help. Barbara Eden, Diana Riggs, Barbara Feldon all hold a place in my heart. This was very well done sir. I appreciate finding out the reason Ginger never rejoined the crew. That has been kept quiet for far too long. Swartz could have kicked a million or two to each castaway and still been well off

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for the support! I agree, at some point Sherwood could have given them some sort of pension. Even a few thousand per month would have helped some of them greatly in their later years. 👍

@ronaldhall9701 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics dam sure would help me

@glorybelieve9010 Жыл бұрын

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@cynicalrabbit915 Жыл бұрын

Being a corn fed boy from a farming community, Dawns character on the island was more relatable than Tina's. That was the only reason Mary Ann was my favorite. It's so sad that so many actors and actresses from the start of Hollywood ended up scraping by for most of their lives, when Hollywood decided they weren't relevant anymore. How many lives has Hollywood sucked the joy from in their youthful years only to throw them away as they aged.

@cj.t.7321 Жыл бұрын

Dawn Wells , Was A Truly Beautiful LADY, both Inside and Out! Schwartz Should have given those Iconic Actresses,& Actors -Alot More than just a 'thanks' ( you jerks)!!! What a Truly SELFISH Rat- to have treated those wonderful People, like property, and to continue to make $$ from THEIR Work! His Family should be ashamed of the $$ THEY have NOW- because of what THOSE PEOPLE did then!!! I Still Love Gilligan's island! Just Shame on THAT Selfish Man & His Rat Family!!!!!

@bigstyx Жыл бұрын

How could someone leave such a wonderful woman. She was the complete package. Smart, funny and beautiful.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

At that time too!

@dannywilliams3516 Жыл бұрын

One of the true sweethearts of the Cinema. I sure do miss her.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

💜💜

@raymondhopwood9393 Жыл бұрын

I think we all do.

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@gregoryagee424 Жыл бұрын

She was a amazing person . She is missed . She is walking with the angels now .

@BluRivard 8 ай бұрын

WOW! What a fantastic tribute to Dawn Wells! Like many other guys growing up, I had such a crutch on Mary Ann's Gilligan's Island. But had no idea about the love she poured as an actress and people in general. Continued rest in peace, Dawn you were perfectly named for the sunlight you brought to millions.

@CoolClassics 8 ай бұрын

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@dandougherty1475 7 ай бұрын

❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🇱🇷💔!

@dennisgeorg6761 Жыл бұрын

I never got to meet her but she was a great actress. We need more people like her in the world. I loved Gilligan's Island and still watch it from time to time. She is not forgotten.

@mky9227 Жыл бұрын

A real woman, kind, gentle, giving and loving. Most of all strong and always staying with her values, what made her, her.

@salamanca1954 Жыл бұрын

Who's chopping onions? Dang, got something in my eye. I was there for Gilligan's Island when it ran. Loved her, in the way an adolescent boy can love a beautiful, talented girl on the TV screen. Thank you so much for providing this comprehensive history of her life, talent, accomplishments, friendships, beauty and generosity of spirit. You have done a great service for her.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

😁👍💜

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@ralphalvarez5465 Жыл бұрын

I had seen Dawn on one of the LA talk shows and she was so beautiful and down to earth. I really loved Gilligan's Island and especially Maryann. I never knew that she was in the movie, " The Town That Dreaded Sundown." That movie was terrifying because it was based on true events in Texarkana, Texas. Dawn Wells was a beautiful lady inside and out. Thanks for telling her life story and not just her Hollywood story.

@charleswheeler3395 Жыл бұрын

I adored Dawn Wells, she was so wholesome, real and not stuck up. I fell in love with her when she was on Gilligan's Island and that never went away, of course I was only one of thousands who felt that way. Barbara Eden was also one of my favorites but Dawn will forever live in my heart.

@enigmaticloremaster1700 Жыл бұрын

I find it amusing how the rest of them seemed to have endless changes of clothes they took along for a 3 hour cruise.

@phyllisgodwin8799 8 ай бұрын

I always connected with Dawn. I would run home from school to watch Gillian’s Island. It’s one of my favorite shows ever. She was such a good person, and I was so sad when she passed. RIP sweet Dawn!

@CoolClassics 8 ай бұрын

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@dageevil Жыл бұрын

Your tributes to the actresses and actors are phenomenal and extremely respectful. Another great biography, keep it up.

@jeffreyreed8714 Жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for this interesting insight into Dawn Wells' life. I had the pleasure of meeting her at her home in Toluca Lake, CA.. She was having a garage sale. Her longtime friend from college was there helping with the sale as well as the friend.s husband. Dawn was genuinely as warm as she appeared on Gilligan's Island. I bought her tee shirt and she included a personlly signed poster. The warm hug I got from her is something I shall always remember! She had so much character and grace as a human being!

@deejay4922 Жыл бұрын

This narration has done a great job of conveying the life of an icon of our generation. A truly good person, she was, who deserves to be fondly remembered. Thank you, sir.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

💜💜

@wilsonharpe4280 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea about the integrity of this lady. Good to see integrity in Hollywood instead of faking it on screen. Great documentary.

@Theworldisyouroyster156 8 ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful tribute to a truly wonderful and remarkable woman. RIP Dawn Wells 🙏

@CoolClassics 8 ай бұрын

💜🙏

@itzcaseykc Жыл бұрын

She was awesome on shows and movies. She was an incredible spirit worthy of respect, and her memory will live on in other's hearts.

@itzcaseykc Жыл бұрын

@@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Hello. I live in a small community in Central NY just north of Syracuse.

@itzcaseykc Жыл бұрын

@@dr.christopherjohnson5046 I returned to Upstate in 2003 after being away in SoCal and NC. I grew up just south of Lake Ontario in an area between Syracuse and Oswego from 1971-1983 then from 1985 to '86 when I went to SoCal. Oceanside specifically.

@itzcaseykc Жыл бұрын

@@dr.christopherjohnson5046 If you want to continue corresponding with me, get my email from my channel's About, Details sections. I'd be more comfortable writing that way with you.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

It is Great to be Back! Thank You to everyone that has stuck around and built this channel! Commenting, subscribing, liking, sharing and sending me Super Thanks. Just amazing! Here is a link to all of my other Dawn Wells videos. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrNif5OenZPOYH0.html

@billgreen1861 Жыл бұрын

I have to ask, and only because your voice sounds familiar... did you used to have another channel ? I'm a little confused it could be because I'm old but, I swear your very soothing voice is familiar to me. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that, I'm in the photo in front of the theater by the ticket booth. Where did you get the photo ? I was about 14 or 15 years old in that photo. I now live in New York City. I left, Hollywood in 1982 and never looked back.

@sportster88 Жыл бұрын

What a caring and loving person Dawn was! It warmed my heart that Dawn acknowledged God and was thankful for His care in her life.

@leecowell8165 8 ай бұрын

Didn't know that. Most actresses & actors are smarter than that. Deities are gonna take a HUGE hit over the next 50 years amongst John Q with the advent of these instruments like JWST & ELT coming on line.

@noneovyerbusiness4909 4 ай бұрын

@@leecowell8165 She was smarter than most of the luciferian actresses & actors. It's pretty stupid to side with the enemy of your soul. After you die you'll find out.

@noneovyerbusiness4909 4 ай бұрын

@@leecowell8165 B.S., she wasn't stupid enough to worship the enemy of her soul. Astronomy won't give anyone eternal life.

@nicholas3389 Жыл бұрын

Wow....this doc blew me away. Well done. She was always my favorite. R.I.P. DAWN WELLS. 🙏

@carlnietoweise4653 Жыл бұрын

Even though I've never had the honor of meeting Miss Wells, please know that her character " Mary Ann" helped me get through puberty and after seeing this video, I truly believe that she was a genuine , 'Good Person' and decent human being, some one the world needs more of. My love goes with her eternally.

@darleneowle8792 Жыл бұрын

I always felt that she was beautiful and a really good person. I know she is missed . It’s a shame she is gone.💖

@Stax-ht9md Жыл бұрын

Honeybees is my favorite episode... in part because of Mrs. Howell's dance moves. They are all classic!

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Yes! 👍

@delorbb2298 Жыл бұрын

If you notice, Dawn kept the beat the best. I was kinda shocked because I thought it would have been Tina. They were iconic.

@raymondhopwood9393 Жыл бұрын

She lip-synced to Jackie DeShannon because she couldn't sing, but she sure could shake that booty! Lol and RIP

@markkerlin2585 Жыл бұрын

Love the tribute. She was a part of everyone's life if you're my age. Saw her appearing numerous times as I grew older. She was America's sweetheart and will always be. R.I.P. Dawn.

@jananabanana3180 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Dawn/ Mary Ann....!!!! She sewed such great seeds....she set SUCH A GOOD EXAMPLE for all....I never knew ANY of this.... thank you for this video....!!!!

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

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@melvinortiz466 Жыл бұрын

Wow ! She was a truly an Amazing woman ! Doing so much for so many with what little she had/earned ! Forever Beautiful inside/out ! Bless her & her Legacy ! 🥰🥰❤️❤️👍✌️

@waleyefish9026 Жыл бұрын

This is the most complete Dawn Wells Biography that I've seen. Thank You for making it possible. 👍👍👍👍👍

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I was trying to find all of the early rare stuff :)

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@jakegrana3527 Жыл бұрын

I can feel a labor of love in this episode...Thank You!...You really brought Dawn's story of compassion, humility and perseverance in full glory. GODBLESS!

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@joenwc 9 ай бұрын

You did an absolutely incredible job of telling her story in a very flattering way! I thought she was a good person and here you tell her truth and I thank you. She was a wonderful, selfless person. Thank you for sharing this with the world!

@CoolClassics 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 💜

@Krullmatic Жыл бұрын

She was so phenomenally gorgeous! In my eyes, Ginger (Tina) never had a chance! I would pick Mary Ann (Dawn) every time. On TV, and in real life. Thanks once again CC for knocking it out of the park! You're getting better and better at presenting these stories of our favorite actors and actresses of old! I can see your channel blowing up!

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I really appreciate that! Keep Rocking!

@Krullmatic Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics Right on!

@goofusmaximusII Жыл бұрын

You do realize they did what they could to stop the MaryAnn vs Ginger thing and what did you just do?

@Krullmatic Жыл бұрын

@@goofusmaximusII blah, blah, blah, blah.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

@@goofusmaximusII I literally explained the whole thing was made up! BTW Dawn was selling Mary Ann or Ginger T Shirts at her appearances. So Yeah

@CAROLUSPRIMA Жыл бұрын

The quickest 47 minutes I’ve experienced in a long time. Whether he realizes it or not this guy is a pro.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Thank You for the compliment! Some videos turn out better than others :) I do wish that I could make them faster, but hearing from people like you, keeps me going! 👍👍

@CAROLUSPRIMA Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics Yes, some are always better than others. But I’ve seen all of yours and every single one is, in my view, exceptional. You care a lot and it shows in every episode. I’m perfectly content to wait for the kind of superior quality you produce.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

😁👍

@richvandervecken3954 Жыл бұрын

Dawn was one of my favorite actresses growing up and this made me love her even more! Thank you for sharing it with us!

@boeing900 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this great great video, and for not bursting my bubble. I almost didn't click on it, as most of the time with videos like this, you learn things you just wish you hadn't heard, but not this time. It seems this absolute beauty was as good and sweet a person as she appeared to be. And to learn how well the cast got along was a great bonus, it completed the picture. It's always said, never meet your heroes. Well, she wasn't my "hero," but she was my first love, I think I was 8. Rest in Peace Dawn, for your memory is alive and well.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Wow! Fred, Thank You So Much for the Support! I am very glad that you enjoyed the video and yes, Dawn truly was a nice, caring person, her entire life. I too, get an extra sense of happiness, knowing that she was just like her character Mary Ann. 💜😁👍

@drindy5166 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics fantastic work putting this together. Very enjoyable and loved picking up the interesting backstory! 👊🧡👍

@GeorgeGeorgalis Жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly... well maybe not first love, but I defiantly had a crush on Ms. Wells. I watched the island re-runs every day in 1974. So happy learn she was as good a person off screen as on!

@brewswillas6635 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for summing it up perfectly for me, couldn't have said it better. What a gal !!!

@marilynwebb2679 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this story. It has to be my favorite so far.

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@alansmart3808 Жыл бұрын

I grew up with Gillian's Island and Mary Ann was always my favorite. I had seen Dawn here and there over the years, but did not see her in many other TV shows after Gillian's Island ended. Now I know why. Thank you Cool Classics for this biography and showing everyone just how amazing Dawn Wells really was. She had a huge heart for family and her fans and I am sure she was/is loved by many.

@leecowell8165 8 ай бұрын

Never watched much of the show but knew of her. I was more into I Dream of Jeanie & Get Smart type humor. Bob Denver made the show though how STUPID could somebody be but he really played the part. Yeah much like Don Adams. She passed from Covid? Didn't know that. Some people I guess weren't made quite right. Most of us it just another bug, me included. Felt like shit for about a week but it never really got into my lungs. May not have even been Covid for all I know I never bothered to get tested. Not really prone to virus & I'm 80yo.

@sangriabiscus2856 Жыл бұрын

Dawn Wells is a class act and a friend who everyone would like to have.

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@Sincere8250 Жыл бұрын

God bless her! I can tell she had a good family upbringing, and she aged gracefully and stayed beautiful inside and out.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

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@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@michiganman9599 9 ай бұрын

Gracefully isn’t the word; in my opinion, Dawn was just beautiful, inside and out, in her 80’s as she was in her 20’s, may she rest in peace 🙏🏾

@Huwoman Жыл бұрын

Another epic and heartwarming bio Cool Classics! Dawn Wells is an angelic and stellar soul and one can only imagine the divine work she is doing now. She defined love gracefully and is a incredible example of being an authentic human. I shutter to imagine what Sherwood Schwartz's greed has him doing right now.

@batdave65 Жыл бұрын

I met Dawn on October 25, 2014. Like everyone posting here, I have to say she was so gracious, and kind. She verified the little known fact to me that Mrs. Howells given name was Eunice. She signed a photo of her, Alan and Russell with clocks, watches and other time pieces. When I asked why the theme of the photo was so time oriented, she revealed that it was a play on the fact that the network kept moving them all over the tv schedule. Thanks for a great video.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Very Cool! Thank you for sharing that! 💜👍

@renoman6340 Жыл бұрын

I met her at an event in LA, she was lovely, she made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. I didn't feel like I was less than her. WHAT A WONDERFULL PERSON SHE WAS.

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@anonymike8280 Жыл бұрын

You were the most important person in the world, for the moment. You were talking to Dawn Wells.

@doggedout Жыл бұрын

What an incredible person. Covid really took (and continues to take) so many from this age group. It was a devastating thing. We will all have PTSB about it for a very long time. Thank you for doing this. I had no idea this was happening at the time. Selfless humans exist right under our nose and we don't see it. In a way, Dawn really was Maryanne. Sweet and empathetic. Till the end.

@matthewronson5218 Жыл бұрын

Not covid nearly as much as the mRNA experimental clot-shots

@craigbutterfield592 Жыл бұрын

You get your injection(s)?

@lancerevell5979 9 ай бұрын

As bad as the virus was, the "vaccines" were as bad. Lost my 63 year old healthy sister to the shot, died of PE/DVT a couple days after her second shot. A story repeated thousands of times. 😢

@paulstevens8979 Жыл бұрын

I met Dawn Wells at a book signing at Duthie's book store in Downtown Vancouver in 1993. I was walking thru the mall with a co-worker heading back to the court house when she said "There's your friend!" I was shocked! Dawn noticed how shy I was, stuck out her hand and said "Hi there" will that lovely genuine smile.I was all mumbled and shy going up to the table to say hello and buy the cook book she had just published. VERY dapper in a white suit and a fedora-type hat - she was absolutely lovely and even autographed it. I'm staring at the cookbook now. You could just tell she was as lovely on the inside as on the outside. I've never forgotten it!

@dennisswaim8210 Жыл бұрын

What a fine, fine, fine Lady. Dawn was the real deal. She was a blessing to everyone around her. We all loved her as Mary Ann and the Gilligan's Island show. It is a shame that Hollywood didn't fully appreciate her talents. She should have been able to pick her roles. She is now where she will be fully loved and appreciated for her goodness and beautiful soul!

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@ericlopez4615 Жыл бұрын

What a class act, but acting aside, what a classy, genuine, authentic, beautiful angel.

@davidmcelvain1394 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, someone is so beautiful in almost every way that no matter how you encounter them you know that they are the definition of gorgeous in the most universal definition of the term. Dawn Wells was one of those people.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

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@fiddleronthecube7835 Жыл бұрын

You made a terrific video about Dawn Wells. I didn't know about her parts in the TV westerns before Gilligan's Island. I couldn't get enough of her on Gilligan's Island. I never knew that she was in financial trouble. I would have contributed to GoFundMe if I did. Thanks for telling me about Tina Louise and her principles. All this time I thought she held a grudge against Dawn. I feel so bad about not liking her. RIP Dawn Wells.

@brentglittle Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for making this. I had no idea she was such a compassionate ,caring, generous, thoughtful and loving person throughout her entire life. What a wonderful gal.

@gregatkinson7276 Жыл бұрын

Wow! She was even sweeter in real life than on the show she was famous for. Obviously she was quite an angel that should inspire us all. As for Sherwood Schwartz and his extreme greediness and being so uncaring for the cast (and I am sure many more) he was exceedingly comfortable for his stay here on earth but I sure would hate to be in his shoes for Judgement Day....

@hollykiebler4137 Жыл бұрын

I am 57 years old and have been watching GI since I was 4-5 years old. I didnt even realize in was in syndication (lol). I still watch GI and it never gets old. It was and still is my childhood. I had NO idea who Dawn Wells really was - only what was in the headlines....you did a fantastic job on this and I thank you. I miss these people - these characters I fell in love with over 50 years ago. Shame on Sherwood...didn't he have enough money? Hollywood is a tough place to be - like crabs in a bucket. Dawn held her own with grace and with gratitude - and for that she will always be remembered. RIP

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

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@jonharvey8919 Жыл бұрын

Glad you shared this that the cast on Gillian Island got no royalties. That's why people in old TV shows ask for a signing fee.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Yes, the 60s actors really got ripped off.

@GeorgeLennon100 Жыл бұрын

What a true class act Dawn was. Never expected anything from anyone but an opportunity to work. May you fly high in the heavens Dawn. We love you.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

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@Trav-Bro Жыл бұрын

As a kid, I was infatuated with Dawn. As an adult I am amazed by her kind heart and honest appearance she projected naturally. Truly the best in so many ways.

@rosepetals3752 Жыл бұрын

What a kind, sweet woman. Now I love her even more.💕💖💗💕

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

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@gunsandpoker7432 Жыл бұрын

Good and thorough documentary of Dawn Wells. I liked how you played long clips of her in other films. Also enjoyed seeing many pictures of her that I’ve never seen before. Thank you for this.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you noticed the extra digging for rare stuff that I try and do on this channel! 😁👍

@Laszlo34 Жыл бұрын

Anyone who loves/loved her as much as I do really needs to check out her book: "What Would Mary Ann Do?: A Guide to Life" A true gem.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

I agree A lot of this came from that book :)

@Tomatohater64 Жыл бұрын

What a truly genuine and superb woman. I always adored her till the day she passed. RIP, dear one; God is with you now and all your troubles are no more. I'd love to meet a woman like her one day.

@gofishingwhenyoucan Жыл бұрын

She was a beautiful woman

@kjpphotography4764 Жыл бұрын

Dawn Wells will always be my favorite. My boyhood crush from watching the repeats as a kid in the late 70's.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

70s has great reruns! So glad I got to experience that time myself :)

@kjpphotography4764 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics That is the time period I fell in love with alot of those shows. I Dream of Jennie, Bewitched, My Favorite Martian- I could go on and on.

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

I was born in 1971, so I feel we had the best of television. 50's and 60's reruns, current 70's shows, then all the 80s shows firsthand. by the 90's TV had such a large pool of old shows, that some started to disappear from reruns. in the 200s and now, just so many choices, these shows are hard to find. So glad I grew up on all of this :)

@kjpphotography4764 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics I was born in '72 and I had all those shows from the decades you had mentioned. Plus growing up in Miami FL she showed so many different shows from various decades. I love old TV shows. My most favorite if I had top pick, was always Sanford and Son.

@MarkNazer Жыл бұрын

Such a true and wonderful sweetheart to everyone. Truly nothing short of an ANGEL! R.I.P. Dawn, you are missed and loved by all!

@RonChan54 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your time and talent in creating this tribute to Dawn. She is, and was a real sweetheart to all!

@petersdotter1 Жыл бұрын

Such a loving tribute!. Your bio told us who Dawn was, not what accolades she received, or money she gained, or lovers she had. I'm glad to get to know her better through your portrait of Dawn. I remember learning of her death from Covid-19 and feeling something had been lost to the world.

@CAROLUSPRIMA Жыл бұрын

You make an excellent point. Lisa has an observant and articulate mom for sure😊

@raymondhopwood9393 Жыл бұрын

Her death really threw me for a loop!

@ronr2445 Жыл бұрын

When I saw it in the news I froze....And a little part of my life died that day too! I have never been so affected by someones death that I did not know.... Rest my Angel

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@optophobe Жыл бұрын

Cool Classics this was a very nice tribute to a wonderful person. One of my preteen crushes. Intelligent, engaging, talented and beautiful. A truly perfect person. Wish she could have lived forever.

@rickrose2235 Жыл бұрын

There are special people that you meet in this world and we are all the better for it. Dawn was one of those people I think although I never met her. They teach us to find the right mates, to love ourselves, to treat others better, and to not take life so seriously. My wife asked me one day if I love myself, & I told her not really, but she said you cannot really love others if you can't love yourself and looking back she was right. This is not being conceded or self involved it means loving who you are and that frees you from negative thoughts and emotions to love others more. Rest in peace Dawn you are perfection, what all women should stive to be.

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@johndaley6149 Жыл бұрын

This is just an amazing behind the seen of one of my favorite childhood shows. 💐

@mikeedwards2621 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What an awesome lady…Such kindness and compassion.

@Wolfietherrat Жыл бұрын

I never knew all of this about Dawn Wells. What a loving soul.❤❤

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@martinbradstreet5728 3 ай бұрын

What a WONDERFUL WOMAN! May God Bless your soul, everyday, Dawn Wells!! We'll never ever forget you!!!

@ironthornkoncepts Жыл бұрын

I grew up watching her... Definitely crushed on her... Thanx for the memories.

@LyleFrancisDelp Жыл бұрын

So nice to hear she had such a fine upbringing. That explains a lot....why she was such a lovely and kind person her entire life....very talented and beautiful, but frankly, didn't really fit in with the cutthroat nature of "the bizness". I'm glad she found work and was successful in her life.

@rick5793 Жыл бұрын

When I was younger and watched Gilligan's Island I fell so in love with Mary Ann. Still am and I'm in my 70's

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

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@rafehr1378 Жыл бұрын

At 4:20 I went into tears, it hurt. Kindness is a valuable thing. Ask nothing for what is done for goodness..

@WDON2010 Жыл бұрын

She was a remarkable woman. Thank you for telling her story.

@stefaniekuzminski9575 Жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous lovely woman with a beautiful soul!!

@daniellebrothers3688 Жыл бұрын

I never knew about the extent of work that Bob Denver went to to fix the song. I had heard that he had used his clout, but didn't know it took so long. Fascinating bio! All those old TV series have a lot of appearances from familiar faces on the rise. Her versatility with horseback riding gave her a lot more options during that time as well.

@sheilawainwright6239 Жыл бұрын

What a truly beautiful woman. Not your typical actress created in Hollywood. No drugs, no alcohol, no scandals. A truly giving heart. Thank you for this in a world gone mad.

@danielwarnes7231 Жыл бұрын

Wow, always liked her best of all the cast and of course had a school boy crush (born 1956) on her. Thanks for showing how there really are some good stars from Hollywood. A great lady.

@travelinben1966 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful in every way.R.I.P. Dawn.❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@josephel4292 Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Ms Wells. What a beautiful soul.

@JeffBurdette1 Жыл бұрын

I worked with Tina Louise's daughter Caprice at Tower Records I was in awe of Caprice having such a cool mother who she introduced me to when she stopped by one afternoon to speak to her. I love Gilligan's Island and this really was a fascinating & heartwarming video. Thank you so much

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Jeff, you had a pretty cool interaction there with a Cool Classic Lady! Awesome 👍

@kimhozack5719 Жыл бұрын

Dawn is what it is to be a wonderful loving Human Being.

@dr.christopherjohnson5046 Жыл бұрын

@johnjyoungjr7400 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back!

@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын

Thank You! It has been a while :)

@johnjyoungjr7400 Жыл бұрын

@@CoolClassics l know, hope all is well.

@1995RangeRover Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful spirit... Rest in Paradise Dawn Wells

@kencreegan48 Жыл бұрын

...I'm ashamed to say that I didnt go beyond the TV "characters" ANY of them played... Your documentary woke me up!!!... Thank you!...I now very much appreciate the PERSON "Dawn Wells"... as a good, generous soul, unselfish and optimistic even amidst her toughest life-tests... ... You really just gave me a gift!... I'm serious !!.. Thanks, Ken