Gilligan's Island (CBS TV, 1964-1967), Vincent Beck "Igor" and Danny Klega "Ivan" Pair of Russian Cosmonaut Suits. ...

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Gilligan's Island (CBS TV, 1964-1967), Vincent Beck "Igor" and Danny Klega "Ivan" Pair of Russian Cosmonaut Suits. Vintage original pair of cosmonaut suits consisting of matching pale gray heavy satin collarless flight suits, matte side out with shiny interior, orange web straps, metal buckles, snaps and zippers throughout. As seen worn by Igor (Vincent Beck) and Ivan (Danny Klega) as the duo of Russian cosmonauts who crash-land in the lagoon near the castaways' island in Season 2, Episode 19 of the hit television sitcom, Gilligan's Island, "Nyet, Nyet, Not Yet". The Russians and the castaways both conspire throughout the episode on how to ditch the other group and use the spacecraft to return to civilization. Of course, the end of the episode finds Gilligan and his crew stranded on the island once again. Exhibiting production wear and age including soiling, areas of fabric breaching and seam separation, rust marks from the metal buckles, and zippered cuffs missing from 1- of the suits. Provenance: Profiles in History, Auction 118, December 18, 2020, Lot #1219. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From The Stewart Berkowitz Television Treasures Collection.

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