Russell Johnson discusses the cast of "Gilligan's Island" - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

Full interview with Russell Johnson at www.emmytvlegends.org/intervie...

[@filagenoir]

Little known fact: When offered the role of the professor, Russell Johnson accepted under one condition. He insisted that whenever his character's expertise was enlisted as a professor of science, the science itself had to be sound. Johnson was concerned that young viewers not be misled with erroneous representations of known scientific fact.

[@66kprdwd]

Alan Hale showed up for charity events even when he was dying. What a great guy. RIP Skipper!!

[@Bradyvilleboy]

Russell was a WWII vet. His B-25 was shot down over the Phillippines and he broke both ankles in the parachute landing. Godspeed to you fine Sir! You got tenure.

[@windstorm1000]

He's a gentleman. Doesn't say anything bad about anybody.

[@bornyesterday21]

Ginger: "But professor, haven't you ever taken a girl to a drive-in movie before?" Professor: " Yes i have. But the curvature of the screen and the fidelity of the sound, made it impossible to enjoy the picture"........LMAO.

[@Fleet472]

With Mary Ann and Ginger on the island, why would he invent a boat?

[@California6567]

A sad day. Russell Johnson just passed on today. RIP, I have so many memories of Gilligan's Island.

[@AndIronz]

Johnson had a long life. He died at 89 and seemed quite comfortable in his skin.

[@juliea.landry767]

This is such a treat. Few actors - indeed, few people of any profession - speak of ALL their coworkers with such fondness and nostalgia.

[@morg52]

I always thought the "Professor" was the coolest character in Gilligans Island. He's the guy I would have wished to be if stranded on a desert isle.

[@decapitatespammers]

Alan would show up for children's benefits in costume and in genuine sincere delight. What a guy.

[@windstorm1000]

Russell is absolutely right about the chemistry--everybody created a wonderful show.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

RIP, Russ "Professor" Johnson

[@BeingRomans829ed]

I was sad to hear one of my TV heroes had passed on.

[@Kaffyboy]

The Professor was the glue that held the Castaways together!

[@rredhawk]

My favorite character of his (Russell Johnson) in Gilligan's Island was when he played the old man in Gilligan's Jack-and-the-Beanstalk dream sequence/skit. Hilarious!

[@sassysizzle]

Great show -- wonderful memories ---- a time when TV protected children.. (I was one of them watching TV after school) and lots of pure clean comedy --- honest laughter... RIP Mr. Johnson and thank you....

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

What a class act.

[@alanjohnston7091]

R.I.P. Russell Johnson..Thanks for all the laughs...you are much loved!!!