In 1964, Mansfield turned down the role of Ginger Grant on the up-and-coming television sitcom "Gilligan's Island", although her acting roles were becoming marginalized, because the part epitomized the stereotype she wished to rid herself of.
Mansfield turned down the role of Ginger Grant on the up-and-coming television sitcom "Gilligan's Island". This was in 1964. Her acting roles were becoming marginalized. The part epitomized the stereotype. She wished to rid herself of the stereotype.