The Star Trek Prop You Didn't Realize Came From Gilligan's Island
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Key Points:
- The "Star Trek: The Original Series" episode "Catspaw" featured a costume originally used on "Gilligan's Island," highlighting the resourcefulness required due to limited budgets and special effects in 1960s television production.
- In "Catspaw," the villain Korob wears a metallic green and yellow robe with a mystical design, which was previously worn by Gilligan in a dream sequence episode titled "Lovey's Secret Admirer."
- Costume sharing between shows was common during that era, reflecting the practical constraints of TV production, where props and outfits were recycled across different series.
- Despite its low-budget origins, "Catspaw" combined gothic Halloween elements with sci-fi, creating an entertaining episode that stands
