This distinctive yellow/orange wizard robe with gold lamé hood and an all-watching eye emblazoned on the front is best known for its appearance in Star Trek’s 1967 second-season episode Catspaw, where Theodore Marcuse wore it as Korob. However, the robe first appeared earlier that same year in the episode of Gilligan’s Island entitled Lovey’s Secret Admirer, where Bob Denver wore it as Cinderella’s “Fairy Godfather.” The piece was spotted again in 1970 in an episode of Bewitched entitled Samantha’s Bad Day In Salem, worn by a warlock at The Witches Convention.
Costume Credit: Therese via TrekkerScrapbook, Katie S.
Raquel Welch auditioned for the role of Mary Ann in the 60s tv series "Gilligan's Island", but was considered 'not wholesome enough' for the part. The role went to Dawn Wells
Growing up in the 80's, when you would stay home sick from school, you would get a little lesson on the history of television by watching the re-runs. Here are a few of the things I learned.