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Thurston Howell III (mentioned in the opening credits as: "The Millionaire") is a character on the CBS television sitcom Gilligan's Island, which ran from 1964 to 1967, and later in syndication. Portrayal
James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 – July 3, 1989) was an American actor. Among his most famous roles were Thurston Howell III on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island, the father of James Dean's character in Rebel Without a Cause, [1] the voice of the near-sighted cartoon character Mr. Magoo, [2] the rich Hubert Updike III on the radio version of The Alan Young Show, and Joan Davis ...
Thurston Howell III (portrayed by Jim Backus) – Thurston is a millionaire used to luxurious living and never does any work on the island. The only exception is when the castaways believe that Mr. Howell is broke and make him work. He devises many get-rich-quick schemes on the island. Thurston was originally a multi-billionaire until the stock ...
CBS/Getty ImagesAre Thurston Howell III and his wife Lovey really the types you should imitate? Would you like to be happy? Of course -- but how? How much income do you need to feel financially ...
Jim Backus, who was in poor health then, was written out of the script by saying Thurston Howell III was tending to Howell Industries back on the mainland. David Ruprecht played the role of his son, Thurston Howell IV, who was asked to manage the resort. However, Backus insisted on maintaining continuity and made a cameo appearance at the end ...
When you think of old money, you likely imagine someone like Thurston Howell III, the stuffy blueblood from “Gilligan’s Island” who’s accustomed to being catered to.
Lovey Howell (née Wentworth), is a fictional character from the 1964 television show Gilligan's Island played by Natalie Schafer. The character is a rich socialite married to millionaire businessman Thurston Howell III.
Characters like Thurston Howell III didn't get to enjoy their riches either, even if they were fictional. Still Raking it In: Betty White, Cher and 48 More of the Richest Stars Over 70.