Raquel Welch’s Gilligan’s Island Audition
Still photos exist showing Raquel Welch very early in her career auditioning for the role of "Mary Ann" on Gilligan's Island.
Still photos exist showing Raquel Welch very early in her career auditioning for the role of "Mary Ann" on Gilligan's Island.
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