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43. He was "The Professor"

Thu Jan 16, 2014, 11:13 PM

Jan 2014

back when society still respected science and Johnson made it cool to be smart.

BTW, we were discussing at work yesterday the cast members still living. I knew Johnson, Wells and Louise were still alive. How ironic.

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Russell Johnson, The Professor on 'Gilligan's Island,' Dies at 89, Agent Confirms [View all] Hissyspit Jan 2014 OP

remember when intelligent people were lead characters? anasv Jan 2014 #1

remember when intelligent people were lead characters? AlbertCat Jan 2014 #35

Ohhh... I had just been thinking that he, MaryAnn and Ginger were the last... hlthe2b Jan 2014 #2

+1 nt narnian60 Jan 2014 #4

RIP and my sympathy to his family. I met his brother years ago when I lived in L.A. He was so proud livetohike Jan 2014 #3

I didn't realize... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #5

He was my favorite character on that silly little show.... Rowdyboy Jan 2014 #6

He made it cool to be smart jmowreader Jan 2014 #7

I was a "bookworm" myself and I think I probably related to him on that level mostly.... Rowdyboy Jan 2014 #10

He was a great straight man, reflection Jan 2014 #26

I agree 100%. In a cast of goofy characters, he was the ultimate "straight man" Rowdyboy Jan 2014 #27

i never knew his show name leftyohiolib Jan 2014 #8

Roy Hinkley, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., underpants Jan 2014 #9

Here's his resume..... Rowdyboy Jan 2014 #29

linked from that article: mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2014 #44

They run that show on MEtv, just reran the pilot episode the other night. edbermac Jan 2014 #14

I LOVE watching the show on MEtv... SoapBox Jan 2014 #22

why couldnt he build a boat? AlbertCat Jan 2014 #36

Well, it's still kind of under the heading of the Coyote spending all his money on Acme Rozlee Jan 2014 #38

yea sometimes you just have to let art flow over you leftyohiolib Jan 2014 #41

But, who will invent the coconut iPhone? 1000words Jan 2014 #11

Or the battery recharger...or a stethoscope from coconuts... SoapBox Jan 2014 #20

Professor > MacGyver 1000words Jan 2014 #21

IMO a better comedian/actor than most people gave him credit for Auggie Jan 2014 #12

Loved the ProfessorAndMaryAnn. RIP childhood TV buddy. nt tridim Jan 2014 #13

He was my favorite male character on the show. Aristus Jan 2014 #15

He was a great friend to the LGBT community theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #16

I recently watched an interview with him - very interesting. Indi Guy Jan 2014 #17

Like others, I had a crush on him as a youngster. RIP, Professor. closeupready Jan 2014 #18

"And all the rest" are weeping... longship Jan 2014 #19

RIP Proffessor SoapBox Jan 2014 #23

Russell Johnson once pondered: " I can make a radio out of a coconut, and not fix a hole in a boat!" hlthe2b Jan 2014 #24

I remember him in "It Came from Outer Space" (1953) KansDem Jan 2014 #25

R.I.P. Tx4obama Jan 2014 #28

RIP to a talented actor, brave soldier and loving father. Boomerproud Jan 2014 #30

RIP Borchkins Jan 2014 #31

What? avaistheone1 Jan 2014 #32

A few years ago my spouse and I sat near the Professor at a restaurant, and I remember overhearing-- Mrs. Overall Jan 2014 #33

I loved the Professor. Sinnakka Jan 2014 #34

44 combat missions riverwalker Jan 2014 #37

I NEVER Delphinus Jan 2014 #39

I used to have a crush on the Professor when I was a kid. Brigid Jan 2014 #40

Kick n/t Tx4obama Jan 2014 #42

He was "The Professor" Jimbo S Jan 2014 #43

Agent 89 confirms this? Isn't she from the wrong show? Kablooie Jan 2014 #45