Ep 2. Beauty Is As Beauty Does
- TV-NR
- September 23, 1965
- 25 min
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7.1 (23)
The show Gilligan's Island follows the adventures of a group of castaways who are stranded on a deserted island after their boat is caught in a storm. The second season of the show features the episode titled "Beauty Is As Beauty Does."
In this episode, the castaways are surprised to find a stranded beauty pageant winner, Ginger Grant, washed up on their shore. Ginger is distraught as she had been on her way to compete in the Miss Universe pageant when her boat was caught in a storm.
Ginger is immediately the center of attention, with all of the male castaways vying for her attention and affection. Meanwhile, the female castaways grow jealous of Ginger's beauty and worry that they will never be rescued as long as Ginger is on the island distracting the men.
The episode explores the various ways that beauty is perceived and valued in society. While the men are initially drawn to Ginger's physical beauty, they soon realize that her personality and intelligence are just as impressive. This realization is particularly evident in the character of Gilligan, who becomes smitten with Ginger but is initially dismissed as too dim-witted to be considered a suitable partner.
The female castaways also learn a valuable lesson about valuing themselves beyond their physical appearance. Despite feeling threatened and jealous of Ginger at first, they eventually come to appreciate their own unique qualities and talents.
The episode is filled with comedic hijinks as the castaways try to make Ginger feel at home on the island. They organize their own version of the beauty pageant for her and even construct a makeshift runway for her to model her clothes. However, their efforts are plagued with mishaps and setbacks, adding to the show's signature comedy.
Overall, "Beauty Is As Beauty Does" is a fun-filled episode that explores deeper themes of self-worth and the ways in which society values physical beauty. It showcases the talents of the show's ensemble cast and provides plenty of laughs along the way.
