In 1965, that popular hot spot known as Gilligan's Island welcomed a popular American rock band called The Mosquitoes, who showed up on the little island for a little rest and relaxation. The castaways thought that the motley group of mop-top musicians were their salvation and, at last, a way off the island. But The Mosquitoes (Bingo, Bongo, Bango, and Irving) weren't so willing to leave the peaceful island to return to the mainland.
So the castaways devised a scheme to get off the island, a scheme that involved music groups. The men's group couldn't carry a tune at all but the women, oh, how the women could sing! Mary Ann, Lovey Howell, and Ginger formed a group called The Honeybees and sang a most groovy and hip song called "You Need Us." So, sit back and listen to The Honeybees singing. And remember, a diamond needs a ring, a prisoner needs a cell, and a queen needs a king.
And two final things:
Members of the music group The Wellingtons played some of The Mosquitoes in this episode. During Gilligan's first season, The Wellingtons sang the series' theme song.
And I'd like to pose that age-old question to those reading this blog: so whose the hotter babe? Ginger or MaryAnn? Or maybe daffy Mrs. Howell?
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