Russell Johnson - Archive Interview Part 2 of 4

[networkdeath]

I became an aero engineer and naval aviator largely because of the influence of Russell Johnson! And I really didn't understand this until I bought the Gilligan DVD set for my 4 yr old daughter. Basically whatever the Professor said on that show was like gospel to me. Too funny! He was so utterly convincing.

Favorite Professor scene: his over the top Old Man in the Jack and the Beanstalk episode, where he kisses Mary Ann after convincing her that he's really a Prince.

My daughter LOVES the show.

[rkttkr]

I was honor to have briefly meet and talk to him. He lives on Bainbridge, Wash. Down to earth and humble.

[horstmanjeff]

Just seen him on Twilight Zone! Thank you for the post

[devja71]

great guy from a great group of people. true legend. was russ in a b-25 mitchell? i thought i heard that somewhere. just love'm.

[gft2055]

Thanks for posting this interview. Enjoyed it.

[ilovejesky]

wow he got old he was my favorite on the show!!!!

[Gerkinstock]

He's 83 now.

[vermilionrverman]

He's 85..born in 1924

[NelsonStJames]

@ilovejesky Yeah, but you can still recognize the professor there.

[simonmoves]

thanks very much for posting-this is a classic interview--