[pogo101]

RIP. I think only Dawn “Mary Ann” Wells and Tina “Ginger” Louise are left.

[freedumb2003]

“After high school, in the midst of World War II, Johnson joined the United States Army Air Forces as an aviation cadet and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He flew 44 combat missions as a bombardier in B-24 Liberator bombers. While flying as a navigator in a B-24 with the 100th Bombardment Squadron, 42nd Bombardment Group, 13th Air Force, his plane and two other B-24s were shot down in the Philippines in March 1945 during a low level bombing and strafing run against Japanese targets. The planes were hit by intense flak and had to ditch in the waters off the port of Zamboanga. During the ditching, he broke both his ankles and the radioman next to him was killed. Johnson earned a Purple Heart for this mission. He was also awarded the Air Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three service stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one service star, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged with the rank of first lieutenant on November 22, 1945. He then joined the Army Reserve and used the GI Bill to fund his acting studies at the Actors Lab in Hollywood.[1] At acting school, he met actress Kay Levey; they married on July 23, 1949.[2]”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Johnson

He was a bonafide war hero as were many of his generation. They fought for us they didn’t fight against us.

Bless you and your service Mr. Johnson. You were a hero and a cultural icon.

RIP

[jetson]

I feel old. I think I will take some extra turmeric and cumin.

[skeeter]

Sorry to hear this.

A cheesy series,for sure, but iconic.

Something about is still appealing - maybe it was the time.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

Did he ever get off the island?

[traderrob6]

RIP Professor Roy Hinckley.

[SMGFan]

episode 1 & 2 air tonight on TVLand 7:36PM to 8:48PM

[AirForce-TechSgt]

My he Rest In Peace.

[smokingfrog]

RIP

[Liberty Valance]

RIP Professor

[Bullish]

I always love a guy who can make a radio out of coconuts.

[TwelveOfTwenty]

RIP, and thanks for your service.

[ETL]

[ETL]

“Gilligan’s last name was Gilligan. No where on any of the episodes is his first name found or used, though producer Sherwood Schwartz said the character was to be named “Willie Gilligan.” “

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/On_Gilligan%27s_Island_what_was_Gilligan%27s_last_name
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“In the pilot, his full name is given as Willy Gilligan.”
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=A0oG7mpSU9hSOz8ABGVXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEzc3ZjMjdrBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDNQRjb2xvA2FjMgR2dGlkA1NNRTM0Nl8x?qid=20080221061303AAHMIkt

[Mikey_1962]

I just heard about it on this coconut radio I built.

[jaz.357]

scientific schemes to get the castaways rescued were always foiled by Gilligan's bumbling

First order of business on day 2: "KILL GILLIGAN"!

[jmacusa]

Well looks like the “Professor’’ finally got off the island. RIP Russel Johnson.

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Johnson made no secret his dislike of Ronald Reagan.