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What Happened To Bob Denver After Gilligan’s Island? – SlashFilm
The culture at large seems to be very ambivalent about Sherwood Schwartz’s 1964 sitcom “Gilligan’s Island.” On the one hand, it was massively popular and, thanks to plum syndication deals, remained in the pop culture consciousness for literally decades, feeding its goofy reruns to multiple generations. The seven stranded castaways are all easily recognizable by millions, and kids grew up chuckling to Gilligan’s antics. On the other hand, “Gilligan’s Island” is often lambasted, critically, as the nadir of television. The series takes place in a lightweight, cartoonish universe, and it doesn’t ever reach deeply into the souls of the characters to analyze how they adapt to being stranded on a tropical island. There is no madness or deterioration, just shenanigans.
Anything as popular as “Gilligan’s Island” at least deserves a robust and healthy regard, however. Its seven stars may have been playing broad, slapstick archetypes, but their performances certainly struck a chord. At the center of the show was Bob Denver, a comedic actor who had been performing professionally since the 1950s. Indeed, prior to “Gilligan’s Island,” Denver already had a hit sitcom under his belt with “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,” on which he played the character Maynard G. Krebs for 144 episodes. He also appeared in the feature films “For Those Who Think Young” (which also starred his future “Island” co-star Tina Louise), “Take Her, She’s Mine,” and “A Private’s Affair.”
“Gilligan’s Island” made Denver a household presence, although, as an actor, Denver merely continued to work at an average clip. After “Gilligan’s Island,” Denver would reprise the role multiple times on a few spinoffs, and play himself in many “Island” retrospectives. This was while also taking many notable TV jobs, mostly as a guest performer on some of the biggest shows of the day.
Bob Denver’s post-Gilligan career
Denver kept busy during “Gilligan’s Island,” also appearing on episodes of “I Dream of Jeannie.” As soon as “Island” went off the air in 1967, Denver already had another leading role lined up on “The Good Guys,” a show about a cab driver (Denver) and a fry cook (Herb Edelman) who were constantly trying to get rich. “The Good Guys” lasted for 42 episodes over two seasons, getting canceled in 1970. At about the same time, Denver also appeared in three feature films, “Who’s Minding the Mint?,” the biker flick “The Sweet Ride,” and the Phyllis Diller vehicle “Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?”
From 1970 to 1973, Denver appeared on three episodes of “Love, American Style” before landing the title role in the Western sitcom “Dusty’s Trail,” also created by Sherwood Schwartz. “Dusty’s Trail” was more or less a Western retooling of “Gilligan,” as it featured the same seven archetypal character as its tropic island counterpart. The series only lasted 26 episodes over one season. Four episodes of the show were re-edited into a feature and it was released in theaters as “The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West.”
“Trail” then led directly into the animated series “The New Adventures of Gilligan” in 1974. It was the first time Denver would return to the role.
In 1975, Denver took another leading role in Sid and Marty Krofft’s kid-friendly sci-fi series “Far Out Space Nuts.” One can admire Denver for always managing to play lead characters and title characters. He frequently played bumbling characters and slapstick boobs, but he did an exemplary job. “Space Nuts” only lasted 15 episodes, ending in 1976. From this point forward, a lot of Denver’s acting career would begin to calcify around Gilligan, and he would return for other shows and TV movies.
Gilligan Rising
By the late 1970s, reruns of “Gilligan’s Island” became ubiquitous, and there was seemingly a public demand for the show’s return. Rather than merely reboot or revive the series, however, Sherwood Schwartz put out a series of TV movies and animated shows that featured most of the original cast (Tina Louise bowed out) in the same roles. 1979 saw the release of “The Castaways of Gilligan’s Island,” and in 1981, the seminal American classic “The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island” hit the airwaves. Denver also played Gilligan in all 13 episodes of “Gilligan’s Planet,” an animated series that moved the castaways to an abandoned planet, many lightyears from Earth. They were able to build a spacecraft out of wood, you see.
Denver also returned to the role of Maynard G. Krebs a few times, once in 1977 in “Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis?” and again in 1988 in “Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis.” Denver would also appear as Gilligan in several other sitcoms, usually there to visit characters who were fans of “Gilligan’s Island.” Gilligan showed up in “The New Gidget,” “ALF,” and even in an 1992 episode of “Baywatch.” Denver entered a “resting on his laurels” phase in his career, mostly appearing on TV to play Gilligan, or to play himself. One of his last acting jobs was on the 1997 sci-fi series “Meego,” also playing Gilligan. His last role was playing himself on a 1998 episode of “The Simpsons.”
Denver passed away in 2005 at the age of 70, having left a deep mark in popular culture, even if he never was heavily awarded as a comedic actor. His “Island” fame was seemingly a blessing and a curse, bringing him national attention, but also pigeonholing him into a series of Gilligan-like roles, or constant revivals of the part. He seems like a decent, hardworking, funny fellow. All credit to Denver for creating a silly, but memorable character.
When Denver Central Market opened at 2669 Larimer Street 10 years ago, the food hall was a harbinger of RINo’s revitalization, serving as an anchor destination for residents and visitors alike.
Today, the space looks to be in the midst of a seismic transition. Over the past week, three of the vendors occupying prime real estate in the 12,000 square-foot facility have exited, leaving behind empty shelves, empty counters and, in some cases, hard feelings.
The Curio bar is now temporarily closed. Shelves once full of spirits and mixers sit as empty as a frat house liquor cabinet after rush week; the long tables and stools have no drinkers to fill them. Directly across from the bar are the empty glass cases of the Butchers at RiNo, which once stored large cuts of beef, pork and chicken that customers could either order sandwiches made from on-site or take home to cook themselves.
And the long counter at High Point Creamery, occupying the space connecting the Crema coffee shop to Izzio Bakery, now lies bare, with exposed wires and broken drywall as the only evidence of its former occupant.
While there’s still plenty of activity at the other food stalls that call Denver Central Market home, all this begs the question: What the hell is going on? The food-hall’s management says it’s just part of the natural cycle of concepts entering and exiting as leases expire. Vendors, however, say they’re being pushed out.
“Changes in tenants are pretty typical for a Market/Food Hall and we’ve had very little over the past ten years,” reads a statement from Denver Central Market, delivered through a spokesperson, who notes that the exiting businesses were on 10-year leases that had expired. “But we are excited for what’s to come. News to follow.”
Vendors, however, tell a different story, accusing Denver Central Market owner Ken Wolf of pushing them out and generally making them feel unwelcome during their time at the space.
“After a decade of building High Point Creamery at Denver Central Market, we weren’t given a meaningful opportunity to continue operating there,” says High Point Creamery founder and CEO Erika Thomas. “Ken Wolf chose not to renew our lease and instead gave the space to Etai Barron of Izzio.”
Neither Denver Central Market nor representatives of Izzio have confirmed that Etai Barron is taking the space. But Thomas isn’t the only vendor to complain.
“I’d like to thank all my customers, employees, vendors, friends and family for helping Butchers at RiNo operate and almost flourish,” writes Butchers at RiNo owner and general manager Brent Ratliff. “I put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this business that hopefully brought immense joy. It’s unfortunate property management didn’t make us feel welcome when we began, nor when we closed. Best of luck to everyone.”
Among the various allegations of heavy-handed management are instances of DCM ownership dictating the name and branding of new businesses entering the space, and even pushing back on products they chose to sell. Tenants have also cited confusing and expensive facility fees that all vendors must pay in addition to rent for shared services, such as table busing, security and maintenance services that they claim proved inadequate. Saying they fear legal action, some of the vendors who share these complaints request anonymity.
They have more specific concerns, too. On May 29, for instance, the building was temporarily closed to address an issue with the water, which vendors say was regularly not hot enough to pass health inspections, or was too low in pressure to be useful. According to city records, three in-progress Denver Department of Public Health & Environment complaints were filed against the facility May 28-29, but it is unclear if those are directly related to water problems.
According to sources, fingerpointing between DCM owner Wolf and the building’s owner, Eden Ventures, has turned this and other facility issues into a game of endless hot potato, leaving problems unresolved.
Wolf and chef Jeff Osaka — who operated the Sushi-Rama franchise in Denver, among other concepts — opened DCM in 2016 to great fanfare and customer traffic, filling a void in the then-nascent RiNo neighborhood. In 2019, Wolf sold the building occupied by Denver Central Market, along with other properties along the block, to Eden Ventures for a reported $55 million. Soon after the sale, the relationship between Wolf and Eden Ventures soured, with Wolf suing the new owners over lease-extension terms and, at one point posting signs at the food hall forbidding Eden employees from entering.
While Eden Ventures owns the building, Wolf still leases the space, and in turn leases the individual food and retail stalls to vendors. Of the 11 original vendors from a decade ago, only three are left: Izzio, Crema and Green Seed Market. Most of the concepts that have entered DCM since — including Tammen’s Fish Market, Lunchboxx, Vero, and Temper Chocolates and Confections — are companies in which Wolf has an ownership stake.
DCM management is rumored to be taking over the Curio bar space, which could reopen as soon as next week, and the Butcher in RiNo space also reportedly has an interested buyer. And whether or not Izzio replaces High Point Creamery, the owner of that venture is relieved to move on.
“Fortunately, High Point was never defined by a single location,” says Thomas. “Today we operate five locations, including our newest shop at McGregor Square. We’ve found fantastic partners who value what we bring to the table, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.”
Denver Central Market is located at 2669 Larimer Street and is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit denvercentralmarket.com.
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Defensive lineman Jordan Miller has a tough battle to make the Broncos’ final 53-man roster
As the Denver Broncos prepare for the 2026 season, they have a lot of positives going for the franchise. One of them would be their defensive line. Once a position group with a lot of questions marks, it has ascended to one of the best units in the National Football League over the past few seasons.
The departure of John Franklin-Myers in free agency may have an impact on the group’s performance for the upcoming gridiron campaign. Though the Broncos are hoping a combination of young players they have drafted over the past several seasons can offset the loss of Franklin-Myers.
One player hoping to make the squad is defensive lineman Jordan Miller. At the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Broncos signed Southern Methodist standout and gave him one of the biggest signing bonuses from that cycle. For the past two seasons, Miller has been a practice squad player for the Broncos. After two years learning the ropes, is Miller finally ready to earn a spot on Denver’s final 53-man roster? Let’s discuss.
Age: 26 | Experience: 2 | College: SMU (via Miami) | Height: 6’3” | Weight: 307 pounds
Arm Length: 33-3/8” | Bench: 27 reps | 40-Yard Dash: 5.18 seconds
Jordan Miller’s 2026 outlook with the Broncos
Several years ago, I highlighted Miller’s strengths in our 2024 roster review series. His strength and size at the point of attack are enticing. Additionally, he boasts a tremendous wingspan on the interior which routinely gave opposing offensive linemen in his collegiate career fits.
The physical traits Miller has are certainly promising. However, entering his third year with the Broncos, he faces steep competition in order to make the final 53-man roster. That’s no fault of his own—it’s just the reality of the situation—Denver’s defensive line is stacked.
I believe the franchise will keep six defensive lineman in the rotation once again this season. Having six players in their trenches will help keep the rotation fresh and give them a shot to be at their best. Zach Allen, Sai’vion Jones, Tyler Onyedim, D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach, and Eyioma Uwazurike appear to be the favorites set to make the squad. With that in mind, it is hard to see a viable path for Miller to make the squad.
Given the aforementioned, it seems like Miller will once again be a practice squad candidate for the Broncos. In the event that something were to happen to Jones or Roach, I could see Miller getting called up to the active roster to help handle spot duty reps on the interior of Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph’s defensive front.
DENVER — A lieutenant with Berthoud Fire who was injured after he was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver in Denver last month is making progress, according to a Tuesday update.
The wrong-way driver, identified as 25-year-old Kevem Dos Santos, was killed in the May 17 crash inside the barrier-separated HOV lanes on Interstate 25.
Ken Bradley, the Berthoud Fire lieutenant, was traveling to work when the crash occurred. He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The crash left Bradley with multiple fractures in both legs, fractures to his left arm, a dislocated right shoulder, several broken ribs, and a collapsed lung.
Bradley’s family said he is now able to get in and out of his wheelchair on his own. But he faces additional surgeries this week to reconstruct his ankles and feet.
His family thanked the more than 800 donors who have contributed $85,000 to his GoFundMe and said he remains in good spirits.
Police have not said how Dos Santos managed to access the gate-controlled HOV lanes, leaving many questions unanswered.
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