Gilligan's Island was situated in a fictional part of the Pacific. It was a place where the characters were stranded and had to cope with being cut off from the rest of the world.
Gilligan himself is very memorable. His bumbling and naive nature often led to comical situations that drove the plot. For example, his attempts to fix things around the island usually ended in disaster.
One interesting story could be about how they built their shelters. They had to use the natural resources on the island like palm fronds and bamboo to create makeshift huts to protect themselves from the elements.
The movie star character on Gilligan's Island was Ginger Grant. She was depicted as a classic Hollywood beauty with a penchant for drama and a desire to return to her acting career. Her presence brought a certain level of sophistication and entertainment to the island setting.
Definitely Gilligan and Mary Ann. Gilligan because he is the central character of so many misadventures, and his naivete can be used in many ways in fanfiction. Mary Ann is popular as she represents the 'girl - next - door' type. Writers can create romantic storylines for her, either with one of the other castaways or with a new character introduced in the fanfiction. The Professor is also a great choice as he has so much knowledge, and fanfiction can show how he uses it in new and unexpected situations.
One idea could be that a mysterious ship arrives on the island, but it turns out to be a time - traveling vessel. The castaways have to decide whether to take the risk and go with it to a different era. Another could be that Gilligan discovers a hidden cave filled with strange artifacts that seem to have magical powers. They could then use these powers to try and finally get off the island.
One idea could be a crossover with 'Lost'. The survivors of the 'Lost' plane crash end up on Gilligan's Island. They could interact with the Gilligan's Island cast, share survival skills, and there could be a clash of cultures. For example, Sawyer's con - man ways might be at odds with the simple - mindedness of Gilligan. Another plot could be a crossover with 'Jurassic Park'. Dinosaurs somehow end up on the island. The Gilligan's Island gang has to figure out how to deal with these prehistoric beasts while still trying to get rescued. Maybe the Professor uses his scientific knowledge to try and find a way to co - exist or get rid of the dinosaurs.
Gilligan's Island has influenced popular culture in many ways. Its catchy theme song is well - known. The concept of being stranded on an island has been replicated in many other shows and movies, often with a nod to Gilligan's Island.