Beauty Is As Beauty Does
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Beauty Is As Beauty Does is the second episode of the second season of the 1960s TV series Gilligan's Island
. It originally aired on CBS
on September 23, 1965.
backs Ginger
, the Professor
backs Mary Ann
, and Mr. Howell backs Mrs. Howell
, leaving Gilligan as the deciding vote. Each man tries to influence Gilligan's vote, with no success. During the contest, each man tries to sabotage the other women's chances. Finally, Gilligan announces that the winner is an ape who lives on the island. His rationale is that one must be a native islander to participate, and the women are all foreign-born.
In one scene, Mary Ann mentions "Cassius Clay", which was the birth name of boxer
Muhammad Ali
, before he converted to Islam
. A large portion of the American public was reluctant to recognize Ali's conversion, and kept calling him "Cassius Clay", up through the year of broadcast of the episode.
's Ultima II cosmetics
by Herb Ritts. It was also spoken in modified form, "stupid is as stupid does", as a catchphrase by the fictional character Forrest Gump
in the film of the same name
.
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island is an American television series created and produced by Sherwood Schwartz and originally produced by United Artists Television. The situation comedy series featured Bob Denver; Alan Hale, Jr.; Jim Backus; Natalie Schafer; Tina Louise; Russell Johnson; and Dawn Wells. It aired for...
. It originally aired on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
on September 23, 1965.
Plot
Over dinner, the castaways are arguing over which of the castaway women is the most beautiful. To determine this, they decide to hold a beauty pageant. The SkipperThe Skipper
The Skipper is the title and nickname of Jonas Grumby, a fictional character from the 1960s situation comedy Gilligan's Island. Played by Alan Hale, Jr., the Skipper was the owner and captain of the S. S...
backs Ginger
Ginger Grant
Ginger Grant is a fictional character in the 1964 to 1967 television sitcom Gilligan's Island.-Career:...
, the Professor
The Professor (Gilligan's Island)
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backs Mary Ann
Mary Ann Summers
Mary Ann Summers is a fictional character in the television sitcom Gilligan's Island which ran on the CBS network from 1964 to 1967, and has run more or less continuously since in reruns.- Role :...
, and Mr. Howell backs Mrs. Howell
Lovey Howell
- External links :* *...
, leaving Gilligan as the deciding vote. Each man tries to influence Gilligan's vote, with no success. During the contest, each man tries to sabotage the other women's chances. Finally, Gilligan announces that the winner is an ape who lives on the island. His rationale is that one must be a native islander to participate, and the women are all foreign-born.
In one scene, Mary Ann mentions "Cassius Clay", which was the birth name of boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist...
, before he converted to Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
. A large portion of the American public was reluctant to recognize Ali's conversion, and kept calling him "Cassius Clay", up through the year of broadcast of the episode.
Other uses
The title, as a phrase, has origins separate from the episode, and likely predates the episode. The episode title phrase was used in the ad campaign for RevlonRevlon
Revlon is an American cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and personal care company founded in 1932.-History:Revlon was founded in the midst of the Great Depression, 1932, by Charles Revson and his brother Joseph, along with a chemist, Charles Lachman, who contributed the "L" in the Revlon name...
's Ultima II cosmetics
Ultima II (cosmetics line)
Ultima II isa cosmetics and skin care line owned by Revlon, Inc.-History:The "Ultima" name was originally coined by Bea Castle, the highest placed female executive working for Revlon at the time, for a new moisturising cream. Following on from the success of the moisturiser, Revlon founder Charles...
by Herb Ritts. It was also spoken in modified form, "stupid is as stupid does", as a catchphrase by the fictional character Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump (character)
Forrest Gump is a fictional character who first appears in the 1986 eponymous novel by Winston Groom. Forrest Gump also appeared on screen in the 1994 film of the same name directed by Robert Zemeckis. Gump was portrayed as a child by Michael Humphreys and portrayed as an adult by Tom Hanks, who...
in the film of the same name
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American epic comedy-drama romance film based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Gary Sinise...
.
External links
- "Beauty Is As Beauty Does" at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
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