Original television run (ABC/CBS): 9-29-1960 to 8-23-1972

The series was a cornerstone of the ABC and CBS lineups in the 1960s
and is second only to The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as television’s
longest running live-action sitcom.

Original television run on NBC:September 27, 1961 – April 5, 1966

The series quickly achieved success and helped spark a number of new shows
dealing with the medical field. It premiered at the same time as an ABC medical
drama, Ben Casey,

   
                                                                                  Ed Danahue

The Beach Boys appeared for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show to
perform their #1 hit “I Get Around” and “Wendy”.

Original run on CBS television: September 26, 1964  – April 17, 1967

Gilligan’s Island ran for a total of 98 episodes. The first season, consisting
of 36 episodes, was filmed in black and white. They were later colorized for
syndication. The show’s second and third seasons (62 episodes) and the
three television movie sequels were filmed in color. The sitcom enjoyed
solid ratings during its original run, then grew in popularity during decades
of syndication, especially in the 1970s and 1980s.