Here on Gilligan's Isle

The Professor's Behind-the-Scenes Guide to Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gilligan's Island, Including a Complete Episode Guide and More!

By: Russell Johnson

Narrated by: Russell Johnson

Sit right back and take a nostalgic, first-hand look into the world of Gilligan's Island— everything you ever wanted to know about the show from the Professor himself, Russell Johnson. Directly from the ship's log, Johnson takes you to the day when Sherwood Schwartz shipwrecked seven strangers on a tiny desert isle—and America hasn't been the same since.

Here on Gilligan's Isle is a treasure trove for true fans, featuring original interviews with all the cast, behind-the-scenes gossip, and trivia. Don't be fooled by imitations: this is the audiobook for anyone who ever loved— or even watched—Gilligan's Island!

©1993 Russell Johnson; 2009 Phoenix (P)1993 Phoenix Books, Inc.

The Professor M’s Story

I’ve had this book for a while, and have listened to it hundreds of times.
It was a good bittersweet read.
Enjoy!

Informative, Entertaining, and Smile-Inducing

It's strange that I picked this one up, as I'm not the biggest fan of the show, but it's well-worth the listen. Mr. Johnson speaks well of his co-stars and I ended with a true appreciation for all of them and for the show. Gilligan's Island was on every day in reruns when I was a kid, and I got rather tired of the show after a while, but found this book highly enjoyable.

Good information

I enjoyed the knowledge that was shared by the Professor. I could have done without all the cursing in the book. It was a distraction and took away from a great story. If the cursing was removed, I would give it 5 stars all the way.

Sit Right Back and You'll Hear a Tale...

As I write this Russell Johnson passed away from natural causes in the past week at age 89....RIP Professor...

I was a huge fan of Gilligan's Island after it went into syndication and was shown weekdays in the late afternoon after I arrived home from school. While I have viewed the specials and made-for-TV films made after the series, the Professor's memoirs and commentary really resonated with me.

If you are even a mild fan of the show, get this title. If you are/were a rabid fan...this is a must listen. Finally, for all you guys out there like me who were Gilligan fanatics as kids, I only have one question for you: Ginger or Mary Ann? :) :)

Great account of the behind the scenes goings on.

Where does Here on Gilligan's Isle rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

For that particular Genre it is probably an 8 out of 10

What other book might you compare Here on Gilligan's Isle to and why?

My Lucky Life by Dick Van Dyke. Russell Johnson (Although not as good as he thinks he is) tells a very realistic story of how they got along and when they didn't. It was a good account of how things were done on television way back.

Which character – as performed by Russell Johnson – was your favorite?

Alan Hale. That was a surprise to me but I really got to like the man as Russell Johnson described him.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I like to read books about the old sitcoms. This was one I was glad I read.