The star of the island of Gilijan refused the show in the beginning

In the comic the play discussions by Sherwood Schwartz in 1964, “Gilijan Island”, one can often discover a note from the contradiction from the speaker. On the one hand, Gilligan may be one of the most important American texts, as the nation provides an updated copy of the original models Commedia del’arte; Even those who have not seen “Gilijan Island” may know each of the seven central figures by name, and what their characters are. Thanks to the eternal restarts, multiple generations have been seen as they watched the “Giligan Island”, allowing it deeply to the American subconscious.

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However, at the same time, most people admit that “Giligan Island” is very stupid. Lightweight masks, girlfriends, and do not require much intellectual participation from the audience. Jokes are, by accepting Schwartz, silly and stupid. The seven ways that were interrupted in the outstupse are fighting to survive, but they do not face any serious issues of scarcity or hunger. Everyone usually wears the same clothes, their clothes are always clean, all of which are in line with pre -school.

When the stars of “Gilijan Island” talk about the show, they must admit that it is not the most intelligent offer. Most of the defenses installed on the comic play are similar to how to provide friendly ointment and not threatened During a period of American political turmoil; JFK was assassinated while filming the show pilot. Nevertheless, actors admit that they have not always admired textual or hypothesis. (Natalie Chevir, who played the role of Mrs. Huil, once admitted I only took the job for a free Hawaii vacation))

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Russell Johnson, who played the professor, confessed in an interview with Press and Sun-Bulletin (It is copied by MetvHe was hesitant to accept the role. Johnson explained that many people already have tests, and made this role seem less attractive. He only agreed after CBS was essential.

Johnson said – correctly – that The professor was vital to “Gilijan Island” because he was the straight man. Most other characters were wide and comic characters, and there was a person like a professor wanted to keep the series at least in reality. Unfortunately, this also means that the professor did not have his own scenes or plans; He will only settle others. Johnson felt this early in the display test, and he did not necessarily want this type of role. He was already a long -standing actor, and he had many other jobs he could have occupied at the time. Johnson also remembers:

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“I got the part of a connection with CBS. (…) I narrated 13 of Wonderful adventure He appears. I participated in a championship Western, He played the role of Marshal in the United States. Previously, she appeared in 14 animated photos of Universal during the fifties. (…) Call and ask if I wanted to test a part of the professor, and I said no. They called me three times, and I finally said yes. ”

These days, one cannot depict anyone else in this role. Russell Johnson He is Professor. In fact, Johnson has returned to restart the role of all projects to follow “Gilijan Island” after canceling the show, including three TV films, two mobile shows, and many guest sites on the other comic play. Johnson’s role has become the most famous, and he allowed him to become one of the original models mentioned above. It is likely not to be less discomfort than his fame.

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