"Diamonds Are an Ape's Best Friend" is one of the weaker first season entries, a heretofore unseen black haired gorilla appearing out of nowhere to perplex Gilligan when not making off with Mrs. Howell's diamonds. Eventually he makes off with Mrs. Howell herself, so Gilligan has to think like a gorilla to find her, with the Skipper agreeing that he does think like a gorilla, Mr. Howell admitting that Gilligan even looks like one! The antisocial ape stands guard over his captive inside a cave, and even Ginger's considerable charms fail to sway him, though Gilligan is quick to assume that the creature has sailor's blood. It's the Professor who hits on the solution, that the attraction is not for Mrs. Howell but for her perfume. Funny at times but obviously not the gorilla my dreams (there would be more in future episodes).
Review of Diamonds Are an Ape's Best Friend
