This wild story is something that should have happened to Gilligan, but writer Fred Freeman --for a change of pace --got the Skipper in trouble. Big Time.
The Skipper accidentally digs up the resting place of Kona, a Tiki god, which spells misfortune to anyone who disturbs his grave. Everywhere the Skipper goes, there's doom and gloom, including a mini earthquake, which would return in later episodes. Why not? I agree with the last reviewer, by far Alan Hale had the most fun with his role, it shows and what makes this episode a classic.
The Skipper desperately re-buries Kona (which ain't a bad idea!), but Mr. Howell digs it up, naturally believing it's worth some fast cash... As a result, Kona continues to follow the Skipper, prompting Gilligan to help him write his will?
The only solution... call Watubi, the great witchdoctor who can banish Kona once and for all.
This gag may have been lifted from a BOWERY BOYS film called JUNGLE GENTS with goofy Huntz Hall needing a witch doctor ASAP. There's a little connection here, especially if you're movie buff.
I agree with the last reviewer, bellybuttons were banned on tv at the time, although Mary Ann seemed to escape the censors! You could probably also credit Mary Ann for making short shorts very popular, if not co-inventing a fashion phenom for the small screen. The series was definitely part of 60s pop culture.
To note, Fred Freeman was also writing for BEWITCHED, and would later write the cult film, START THE REVOLUTION WITHOUT ME (1970), starring Gene Wilder. Good trivia question.
10 Stars and cheers for the Skipper. From SEASON 1 EPISODE 10, remastered color, originally filmed in black and white.