While she notoriously declined to appear in the 1978 TV movie “Rescue from Gilligan’s Island,” 2001’s “Surviving Gilligan’s Island” and various other revivals, she bristles at longtime rumors that she resented the role and show. We were part of the wonderful show that everyone loves and has been a great source of comfort, especially during these times,” said Louise. She also waved off any comparisons between the beloved girl-next-door Mary Ann and her less-inhibited movie star roommate, Ginger. “There’s a character for every person. Everyone can identify with a different person,” she said, noting the tight-knit kinship of the seamless cast. “We were always a family. She had enormous fans.” Never true — I loved doing my part, especially after they really started writing for my character, originally billed as a ‘Marilyn Monroe’ type of character,” Louise told The Post. “A different director took over and really started to write for my character,” she added, admitting she originally thought about quitting. “I really loved my character.”