Not The Professor?!
- Russell Johnson, the veteran character actor who appeared in science fiction films and Westerns before earning enduring fame as “The Professor” on the classic 1960s sitcom “Gilligan's Island,” died on Thursday at the age of 89, his agent said.
“He died at 5:21 a.m. of natural causes at home in Washington state,” agent Michael Eisenstadt said, adding that Johnson's wife and his daughter were at his side.
“Gilligan's Island,” which was created by producer Sherwood Schwartz, ran for three seasons on the CBS network, from 1964 to 1967, and attracted even more popularity in syndication.
The show followed four men and three women stranded on a tropical island after being shipwrecked on the S.S. Minnow. Johnson, a decorated World War Two veteran who was a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator shot down over the Philippines in 1945, played Professor Roy Hinkley, simply called “The Professor.”
That leaves Ginger and Mary Ann as the last surviving occupants of the SS Minnow.
Like we said.....slow news day.
Like we said.....slow news day.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
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RIP professor , Any truth to the rumors of the leaked sgt test questions..
Well, since only Mary Ann and Ginger are left, the question begs an answer...who'd you rather?
And if the professor was so damn smart that he could make a radio out of a couple of coconuts, why couldn't he just fix the damn hole in the boat?
The thought of Ginger still drives me wild!
Barbara Eden as Jeanie was the hottest woman on TV in my childhood.
713 2nd watch is gonna need tree days off!
"Ruben Kincade" from the Partridge Family died today as did the last surviving Munchkin. Thank Eriik Estrada is healthy!
they don't make em like they used too!JUST A GOOD OLE BOYS,NEVER MEANIN NO HARM!YEE HAH!!!rest in peace all my childhood friends!!
His memory will live forever in the annals and lore of the sea.
Two Actors made famous in the 1960's/1970's have died - Dave Madden dead at 82, he played Reuben Kincaid on THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY & Russell Johnson dead at 89 who played "The Professor" on Gilligan's Island
Actors Dave Madden Dead at 82 - Russell Johnson Dead at 89
That leaves Ginger and Mary Ann as the last surviving occupants of the SS Minnow.
There was a time I would have not minded being trapped on a island with those two beauties!
But now that they are in their 80's, I am going to pass on that fantasy.
From TV weatherman Mike Caplan...
"Very sorry to hear of Russell Johnson's death today. I had the privilege of meeting him (and Dawn Wells) at a holiday party I emceed. The afternoon before that event, I had lunch with him and we spoke at length about his careers, acting as well as military. While he will be most remembered for his role as The Professor, let us not forget to acknowledge his distinguished service to our country in WWII.
He was a skilled bombardier in the Air Force, flying more than 40 missions in B-24s. His job--get the plane into position to delivery the bombs on target. I recall him describing how he used the bomb sights and the great pride he took when he knew the mission was successful. Almost every flight, he feared for his life knowing that the Japanese could shoot him down. But he stayed focused as a very young man on the task he was charged to complete.
Eventually his luck in the air ran out. When his Liberator was shot from sky the crash badly broke his ankles. But he survived--earning numerous decorations for his valor and service to country.
I came away with an enormous amount of respect for him, having learned of "the Professor's" prior life. RIP."
That leaves Ginger and Mary Ann as the last surviving occupants of the SS Minnow.
I've had that dream many a time. ;-)
We've gone from Gilligan, clean innocent comedy, to Two Broke Girls. The fall of the American Empire is coming.
Anonymous @ 12:13:
Because as long as they were on the island, he was the most eligible bachelor for two beautiful women.
The professor has left the island. RIP
Mary Ann!! RIP Prof,thanks for your service.
Who would you rather do? Mary Ann or the Skipper?
Rubin from Partridge Family too
"Come on get Happy"
Dave Madden Served USAF
1LT Russell Johnson US Army Air Force
Liberator of the Philippines
We remember him for comedy...
Another of the Greatest Generation that saved this country and you would have never known about it until he died.
Professor Thank you for your service and the laughs
I concur, Barbara Eden was the hottest.
Isn't it amazing when you think back how TV has changed in 40-50 years?
Back then the comedy was innocent and the "action" shows like Gunsmoke and The Rifleman taught moral lessons dealing with right and wrong in every episode.
Is it any wonder the country has devolved into to what it is today?
NC
I remember asking my mother (I am old enough to have seen Gilligan eps first run) where they all went to the bathroom---7 year old kid logic.
Dawn Wells was recently on "Chopped" looking pretty good for someone almost 80.
I would have left Ginger and Maryann alone and move in on Mrs Howell.Would haved followed the money.Just have to think on how to removwe Mr Howell.......maybe convinve him to go drag with the skipper and I am in the money.
Anonymous said...
RIP professor , Any truth to the rumors of the leaked sgt test questions..
1/17/2014 12:05:00 AM
There are rumors with every test about answers being leaked, secret study groups and the like. Unless you have hard evidence you don't have a damned thing. If you studied you did well enough to not need leaked answers. From your routine inquiries it's safe to assume you did not adequately prepare for the test.
So quit grasping at thin air - it won't help you and it only makes you look like a sniveling, entitled, hair gel crybaby.
How can we forget Dave Madden, aka Ruben Kincaid?! His like will never be seen again....RIP psychedelic school bus driver
"Gilligan's Island" was canceled due to the dislike of a network executive's wife for the program. The show still had respectable ratings when it was not renewed after ninety-eight episodes. Its continued popularity resulted in several reunion specials being broadcast.
When did bob dever die.
"We've gone from Gilligan, clean innocent comedy, to Two Broke Girls. The fall of the American Empire is coming."
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No one lost money betting on the utter stupidity of the American public.
Goodbye to a true American Patriot.
The "Professor" was a true American Hero and Classy Guy. RIP. They don't make many like him anymore.
Mary Ann
I always wanted to be stranded on an island with Mrs. Howell. "Big Al"
Nice article on Britbart about the issues that the current crop of LEO's are having with their lack of ability to write.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/01/16/SHOT-Show-Police-Officers-Explain-Why-Millennials-Make-Terrible-Cops
An now Rueben Kincaid from the Partridge Family!
I always wondered if the professor invented "the coconut bra" and if so, did it have clasps in the back?
I'd rather rub suntan lotion on Betty White.
Bad things happen in 3's so my money is on Randolph Mantooth or Capt Doby.
>>>Anonymous said...
"We've gone from Gilligan, clean innocent comedy, to Two Broke Girls. The fall of the American Empire is coming." <<<
In "real life" Bob Denver was a miserable drunk; I worked backstage once with him.
I didn't know "The Professor" but Rest in Peace to another Veteran of the Greatest Generation.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Isn't it amazing when you think back how TV has changed in 40-50 years?
Back then the comedy was innocent and the "action" shows like Gunsmoke and The Rifleman taught moral lessons dealing with right and wrong in every episode.
Is it any wonder the country has devolved into to what it is today?
NC
1/17/2014 08:02:00 AM
That's because we stopped standing up to communism and instead voted it into the White House. Their subversive tactics have succeeded and unless we fight back, it'll be over for freedom and liberty in this country.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
When did bob dever die.
1/17/2014 11:10:00 AM
Bob Denver:
Born: January 9, 1935, New Rochelle, NY
Died: September 2, 2005, Winston-Salem, NC
at least Abe Vigoda survived this madness.....
Bob Denver died in 2005. Rumors of his death occasionally flare up because many people don't know how to use Wikipedia.
Mary Ann got more fan mail than Ginger, but was a pothead. As was Denver.
Ginger or Mary Ann? Mary Ann.
ous said...
Bad things happen in 3's so my money is on Randolph Mantooth or Capt Doby
ooh nurse Dixie was my favorite. Always imagined a sponge bath by her.
Anonymous said...
Nice article on Britbart about the issues that the current crop of LEO's are having with their lack of ability to write.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/01/16/SHOT-Show-Police-Officers-Explain-Why-Millennials-Make-Terrible-Cops
1/17/2014 04:00:00 PM
Wow!!!!! You didn't even read the article did you? Or are you just an drooling, illiterate fool?
The Professor possessed the winning combination of being handsome and smart. He was the most resourceful man on the island. It would have been a hoot to see Ginger and Marianne have a cat fight over him.
RIP Russell Johnson.
Anonymous said...
I concur, Barbara Eden was the hottest.
1/17/2014 08:02:00 AM
She's in her late 70's now and still looks great for her age. A lot of young gals wanted to look like her when they grew up. She was a flawless beauty and had a lovely figure.
Re: The Breitbart Article Why Millenials Make Terrible Cops. I read the article, and while the article makes a few interesting points, I would like to point out since we have started doing reports on computers, we don't have a stack of case reports to read. My FTO suggested when I was new, to read other P.O.s reports. In addition, the current job market, risk of lawsuits, less time spent training by police departments, all of these things contribute. Putting two or three officers with an FTO does not give the P.P.O. a good chance to learn. Finally, we used to help each other more, there is less of that. All of these factors contribute. As I go along in my Police career, I feel I am always learning something new. If not, it is too easy to stagnate.
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