It was the during the Hollywood Collectors Show during the Summer of 1995 that I got to meet Russell Johnson, better known as the Professor from Gilligan’s Island. In fact, author Stephen Cox had escorted him to the show and it was here that I first met Steve. And if Russell was the Professor, then I was the class dunce. Today I question both why I didn’t get him to sign a photo from the well-known Gilligan’s Island, and more importantly, why I would not think to get my photo taken with him.
So, yes I met him, but no I can’t prove it. As a huge Twilight Zone buff, I opted to buy a $5.00 headshot from the episode “Back There” which he signed for me. So with some consolation for my lack of initiative at that time, here’s that…
Autographs from the 1995 HCS will continue…
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