Beauty Is as Beauty Does

Beauty is As Beauty Does is the second episode of the second season of "Gilligan's Island." It aired September 23, 1965.

Synopsis
After listening to the radio, Ginger hears that a rival has won a beauty contest. The Skipper tries buoying her spirits by complimenting her and letting her know that she is more attractive than any other girl he has seen. The Professor then adds Mary Ann is also attractive and Mrs. Howell reminds them that social grace and decorum is just as important as looks. With the three men supporting the girls, it is up to Gilligan to choose a Miss Castaway. Everyone tries to buy or sway his vote, ultimately escalating to sabotaging the girls chances for bragging rights. However, Gilligan realizes he can't choose anyone for fear of offending the others so he chooses Gladys, a chimpanzee living on the island who is its only native occupant. This still doesn't satisfy the men's curiosity who check his notes from the beauty contest which are nothing but tic-tac-toe games.

Credits
Main Cast
 * Bob Denver as Gilligan
 * Alan Hale Jr. as The Skipper
 * Jim Backus as Mr. Howell
 * Natalie Schafer as Mrs. Howell
 * Tina Louise as Ginger
 * Dawn Wells as Mary Ann
 * Russell Johnson as The Professor

Guest Cast
 * Janos Prohaska ... Gladys

Trivia

 * The tag scene after the beauty contest is often deleted from syndicated versions of the episode.
 * This episode gives us a glimpse of the Castaway's record player (which appears to run off electricity). The design of the record player will be changed substantially and given a more primitive look for Season 3.
 * This episode is ranked as the #3 most liked episode, according to E!

