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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP14 Apr 2025 4:59 p.m. PST

… During the Second World War


"Russell Johnson, the talented actor known for his role as Professor Roy Hinkley in Gilligan's Island (1964-67), led a remarkable life both on- and off-screen. Before his successful Hollywood career, he served with distinction throughout World War II. While he's widely recognized for portraying the Professor, Johnson was a bombardier flying across the Pacific Theater…"

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Captain Sensible14 Apr 2025 5:11 p.m. PST

The Professor had an actual name?

Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian14 Apr 2025 6:50 p.m. PST

He also fought giant crabs… and was in many sci-fi movies.

Personal logo ochoin Supporting Member of TMP14 Apr 2025 8:47 p.m. PST

Bombardier? That explains a lot.

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP15 Apr 2025 4:02 p.m. PST

(smile)

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