Claim: Actor Russell Johnson, who played "The Professor" in the U.S. television series "Gilligan's Island," flew 44 combat missions as a bombardier during World War II.
Fact-check: Did Actor Russell Johnson Fly 44 Combat Missions in WWII?
Verdict: true
Organisation: Snopes
Author: David Emery
Date published: 2022-06-17T16:40:22