Bob Denver made a name for himself with the popular TV shows “Gilligan’s Island” and “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.” The actor portrayed the silly, bumbling goofball Gilligan in “Gilligan’s Island,” earning himself scores of fans with his portrayal of the dim-witted character.
Although Bob became famous for his role as Gilligan, and many saw him as synonymous with the first mate, the truth was that Bob was a caring and committed man in reality. Throughout his life, the actor ensured that he gave his family everything they needed, despite their financial troubles, and he was a doting dad.
Bob’s wife, Dreama Denver, opened up about her husband, saying she wanted the world to know the real man behind the goofy character of Gilligan. She shared that Bob was a “special, special man,” who cared deeply for those he loved and would have done anything to ensure that they were doing well.
Although his drinking was a problem, she could never truly let go of Bob, and she would always return.
Although Bob and his wife faced a few problems over the years, the two managed to work through them all, strengthening their marriage and building a bond that lasted their entire lives. Bob proved himself to be entirely committed to his family and gave up numerous things to ensure they were happy.
How Bob Met His Beloved Wife
After making a name for himself as Gilligan, Bob took a part in a small play produced by a local theatre. Little did he know the small production would change his life dramatically. Like her husband, Dreama was also in the acting business, and when a friend referred her to the production of “Play it Again Sam,” she auditioned for a part.
In 1984, he and Dreama had a child of their own, Colin Denver, and the young boy changed their lives for good.
Dreama got the part, and naturally, Bob also successfully landed a role. The two would be acting opposite each other, and their characters would even be embroiled in a romantic relationship. Dreama shared that she was hesitant to star with Bob at first because of his role in “Gilligan’s Island,” confessing:
“I got the part, and thought ‘I’m going to have to kiss Gilligan? Really?’ Little did I know I would be doing those love scenes for the next 28 years.”
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The pair hit it off, and they soon tied the knot. However, Dreama confessed that the first few years of their relationship were unexpectedly rocky. The couple fought often, initially not quite seeing eye-to-eye. They loved each other, but Bob had a dependency on alcohol, while Dreama wanted him to get sober.
Dreama noted that Bob didn’t know how to deal with his reputation. She shared that the actor was usually a shy and secluded person, and the love from the public was too much for him to handle, so he turned to drinking. After a while, it became a point of contempt between him and Dreama, and she would often leave him….CONTINUE READING