Russell Johnson, the veteran TV actor best known for playing Professor Roy Hinkley on 'Gilligan's Island,' passed away from kidney failure on Thursday. He was 89.
Last night I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw headlines that Bob Denver had passed away. One reason I couldn’t believe this was breaking news all over was because he’s been dead for some time now.
Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of two beautiful woman stranded on an island. When Gilligan’s Island debuted in 1964 American’s were divided on whom to fall in love with the most on the show: Ginger, or Mary Ann. The debate still rages on today.
The next big Broadway hit might just involve a trip to an uncharted desert isle with seven eccentric castaways. That’s right, classic ’60s sitcom ‘Gilligan’s Island’ is looking to set sail for Broadway.
Sherwood Schwartz, the man who created or contributed to several iconic television shows, died Tuesday at 4AM of natural causes. He was 94.
Schwartz worked in radio for Bob Hope before transitioning to television, where he won a 1961 Emmy as part of the writing team for 'The Red Skelton Show.' He also worked on series such as 'My Favorite Martian' and 'Harper Valley PTA.'