Bob Denver is Remembered by GSN on Friday, September 9

Bob Denver is Remembered by GSN on Friday, September 9

'Gilligan' Tribute Features Classic Game Show Appearances on 'BEAT THE CLOCK' and 'PASSWORD'

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- GSN will be airing a tribute to Bob Denver, who portrayed the first mate Gilligan on "Gilligan's Island". Denver passed away Friday at the age of 70. GSN airs two game shows that featured Denver on Friday, September 9 with "BEAT THE CLOCK" at 3 AM ET/PT and "PASSWORD" at 3:30 AM ET/PT.

Denver is best known for playing the title role in the 1960's television show "Gilligan's Island" and for his earlier work in television playing Maynard G. Krebs in "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis." In addition to starring in the popular television series, Denver also appeared in several movies.

Denver is featured on the BEAT THE CLOCK episode from 1972 and PASSWORD from 1966. The tribute shows are in color, but will be shown during GSN's black and white programming block.

Below is the schedule for the tribute. All times are Eastern and Pacific.

Friday. September 9th 3:00 AM "BEAT THE CLOCK" Hosted by Jack Narz 3:30 AM "PASSWORD" Hosted by Allen Ludden

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Source: GSN

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