One of the suitors vying for Bianca's hand in the play-within-a-play. He appears during the musical's performances and joins the finale celebration with other rejected suitors and new romantic partners.
Harry Lovett is a third-rate comic and song-and-dance performer who becomes one of the travelers living in Shangri-La. Rather than remaining defined by his failing stage career, he finds a useful place in the community through his natural talent for working with its children. His adjustment contrasts with George Conway's rejection of the valley's way of life.
A nightclub entertainer among the survivors who joins the faction causing trouble. He participates in the failed raft expedition suggested by Glenn Walkup, contributing to the early instability on the island.
A freshman at Grainbelt University, Dobie is pursuing Pansy Hammer, although her father strongly objects and tries to keep them apart. Dobie and Pansy blow up the chemistry lab, putting his place at the university in jeopardy. He avoids expulsion when Professor Pomfritt mistakes him for a literary genius, and later devises a plan with Charlie and Lorna to bring Pansy back from New York.
Bobby Van has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work is anchored in the That's Entertainment Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Doomsday Machine, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis, The Navy vs. the Night Monsters. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
