King Kaliwani

Bio
King Kaliwani is the chief of a nearby Papuan native tribe regularly visited by cargo ships. This is possibly where he picked up his island savage-flavored conversational English. He also received a disposable lighter which he calls an "eternal flame," backed by a supply of "eternal flame lighter fluid." He arrives on the island by outrigger canoe along with two other Papua island natives in search of a "White Goddess," a ritual volcano sacrifice on his island. Although initially opposed to the idea, Ginger, Mary Ann and Mrs. Howell are willing to fill the role until they hear the purpose. Eager to make it to Kaliwani's island for the ships, the Professor passes off Gilligan as a woman, but the king is so smitten with him that he opts to keep Gilligan for himself. The Castaways try saving him, but Gilligan distracts him to escape on his own, leaving behind his disguise and completely terrifying King Kaliwani to flee the island with his guards.

Trivia

 * King Kaliwani was played by character actor Stanley Adams, best known as Cyrano Jones from the classic "Star Trek" episode, "The Trouble With Tribbles."
 * Both Stanley Adams and previous "Gilligan's Island" co-star Michael Forest have appeared on "Star Trek."
 * King Kaliwani has a lot in common with Ugundi and Kilani inasmuch as their primitive beliefs leave them to be easily terrified.

Episode(s)

 * Gilligan the Goddess