Score! Gilligan's Island Transistor Radio

I went to a great estate sale this weekend, and sitting on top of a dresser was an old transistor radio that fired right up when I turned the knob. I know people collect transistor radios, so I scooped it up... When I got to the cash table, the guy said, "Hey, you got the Gilligan's Island radio!" and told me he thought it was the same model that they used on the show, except they added an antennae and handle to it.

So when I got it home I decided to see if he was right and started poking around for some info. Look at what I found!


This is actually a video from the pilot, so a few of the characters are different - but the radio is the same! I also found this website that talks about it, and I think I will link to that from my auction.

Speaking of auctions, I also found an auction that ended yesterday for the same radio - it is technically a Packard Bell AR-851 transistor radio - and you won't believe what it sold for!

Needless to say, I'm a little excited. I imagine that we will get it posted on Sunday night and see what happens!

I'll be back later to post the rest of my scores, and I have a couple of announcements to make too, so stay tuned! ;)