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The Times wasn't kind when it reviewed "Gilligan's Island" in 1964, writing, "'Gilligan's Island' is a television series that never should have reached the air this season, or any other season." But the series defied critics and lasted for three seasons, eventually becoming a staple of syndication. Its creator, Sherwood Schwartz, died of natural causes Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. He was 94. Schwartz's impact on pop culture will long survive. In addition to "Gilligan's Island," Schwartz created the family sitcom "The Brady Bunch." Each series came affixed with its own memorably jolly theme song, with lyrics written by Schwartz

LOS ANGELES — Bob Denver (search), whose portrayal of goofy castaway Gilligan on the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," (search) made him an iconic figure to generations of TV viewers, has died, his agent confirmed Tuesday. He was 70. Denver died Friday at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina of complications from treatment he was receiving for cancer, his agent, Mike Eisenstadt, told The Associated Press. Denver had also undergone quadruple heart bypass surgery earlier this year. His wife, Dreama Denver, said in a statement released by Eisenstadt: "He was my everything and I will love him forever."...

Bob Denver, whose portrayal of goofy first mate Gilligan on the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," made him an iconic figure to generations of TV viewers, has died, his agent confirmed Tuesday. He was 70. Denver, who underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery earlier this year, died at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina, according to agent Mike Eisenstadt. Denver's death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight."

Bob Denver, star of the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," is recuperating from quadruple heart bypass surgery, his agent said Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES May 18, 2005 — Bob Denver, star of the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," is recuperating from quadruple heart bypass surgery, his agent said Wednesday. Denver, 70, had the surgery recently after a checkup revealed problems, said his Los Angeles-based agent, Mike Eisenstadt. He is recuperating at his West Virginia home. Denver portrayed the title character in the sitcom about a group of castaways stranded on a desert isle. Hardcore 'Star Wars' Fans Await Opening 'The Riddler' Frank Gorshin Dies at 72 Slideshow: Cannes Film Festival Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not...