America’s sweetheart, Dawn Wells (age 69), who starred as the cute and pixy Mary Ann for years on the television sitcom “Gilligan’s Island” has been cleared of dope charges stemming from a booking done by an Idaho police officer last fall.
Wells had been driving home from her own birthday party celebration in a borrowed automobile and was swerving while attempting to adjust the heater. The policeman pulled her over and after being given permission by Wells to search the vehicle, discovered an item, not owned by Wells, that contained remnants of marijuana. Wells denied it was hers and tests showed she was not driving while intoxicated after only two drinks earlier that evening at her party. Wells admitted in a recent interview that she did make one big mistake. She said that she should have simply turned off the road for a minute to adjust the heater in the unfamiliar car instead of attempting it while driving in the dark.
Wells was cleared of the drug possession charges after the real owner of the evidence came forward in court and fessed up that it was his stash container in the car. Wells’ car was in the shop being worked on and this particular car was a loaner. Her record has been cleared. Now that is a powerful vibe Mary Ann still holds over the masses, when a guy is willing to be honest and upfront and face charges to keep America’s sweetheart’s name and reputation clean and spotless.
[Dawn Wells pictured above with “Gilligan’s Island” star, the late Bob Denver]
I always preferred Mary Ann over Ginger! This just confirms that I was not mistaken in where my allegiance lies!