Only Joanna Lee could write this episode, who believed in putting women first. She puts Ginger Grant front row and center. In fact, Tina Louise is the whole show in a dual role, also playing Eva Grubb. Eva has abandoned all men in her life, and wishes to become an island recluse, or so she says?
One thing to note. The makeup folks put a fright wig on Tina, minus any lipstick, etc etc, but she
still shines. Tina does lower her voice a bit, giving her that dramatic slant, thanks to director Jerry Hopper, always with his usual flair.
The castaways are naturally concerned about Eva's plight, but they also see an opportunity to get back to Hawaii via her boat. Right? Of course, the professor has to analyze the sitaution, stating that in her desperate state of mind, it may be risky to leave her all alone on the island.
Comes the great debate... and is Eva who she really seems to be??? Stay tuned.
True, there have been other episodes with duplicates, such as Gilligan and Mr. Howell, but it's still a lot of fun, and there's those wardrobe changes you do not want to miss.
An interesting note is that writer Joanna Lee was also writing for the FLINSTONES cartoon series at the same time, later becoming producer for the daytime soaper, SEARCH FOR TOMORROW. Despite her distnguished background, she will always be remembered for playing the alien girl Tana in PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE (1959) where her career all began.
This is Ginger's show, not to be missed, and wait to see how it all ends for the gang!
SEASON 3 EPISODE 14 remastered color dvd box set.