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, Steve Cox

Narrated by: Russell Johnson

At last, everything you ever wanted to know about "Gilligan's Island" from the Professor himself, Russell Johnson. Sit right back and take a nostalgic, first-hand look into the world of Gilligan's Island. Directly from the ship's log, Russell Johnson takes you 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, with 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)2009 Phoenix Books

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.

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!

Awesome!

Always loved this show, and to hear what it was like behind the scenes and personally for that actors and actresses was amazing!
Thank you!!
RIP Professor

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.

It was exactly what I thought it would be!

Packed with tons of GI insight and stories. As always, the more I heard, the more I wanted to go to Gilligan's Island. And still do!

If you're a Gilligan fan, a must listen!

I absolutely loved Russell's story. I was expecting something less deep but it way exceeded my expectations!

The Encyclopedia of Gilligan’s Island! Only Wish it Was Longer!

I loved Gilligan’s Island as a child. And I still watch it is an adult. An intelligently written, upbeat, and entertaining show and this terrific book by The Professor is the happily the same. Russell Johnson gives you a peek into the behind the scenes stories, cast biographies, studio set challenges, and relationships that you always wondered about and presents them in the most informative and entertaining way. Though you feel bad for him at some points as his career was somewhat stunted by the typecasting he was forced to endure, he never lets it dampen his fondness for the positive impact that The Professor had on so many of his fans. The book moves along briskly and is never boring for a minute. My one and only disappointment is that I wish it was longer. I would have loved to learn more about the three hour tour that lasted generations!