Gilligan’s Planet was the last cartoon series that Filmation produced for Saturday mornings; afterwards, they produced cartoons exclusively for syndication. It was also the first Filmation series to feature the Lou Scheimer “signature” credit.

Gilligan’s Planet was also the final 1980s Saturday morning cartoon to retain Charley Douglass’s adult laugh track. Thereafter, Filmation dismissed Douglass’ chuckles for its animated lineup as it transitioned to more heroically-themed cartoons that were more dramatic for a laugh track.

In 2012, Animation World Network named Gilligan’s Planet the 57th greatest animated television series of all-time.

The series revolved around the life of teenager/young adult Dobie Gillis, who, along with his best friend, beatnik Maynard G. Krebs, struggles against the forces of his life – high school, the military, college, and his parents – as he aspires to attain both wealth and dates with girls. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis was produced by Martin Manulis Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Creator Shulman also wrote the theme song in collaboration with Lionel Newman.