When it came to Russell Johnson's favorite episodes of Gilligan's Island, they all had a very specific element in common.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No, it doesn't sound like a recipe for comedy, but the sitcom was a hit, running for 98 episodes and earning respectable ratings.

The episode, which aired in December 1965, was about a rock band called The Mosquitoes (a play on The Beatles), who arrived on the island for a vacation to escape their fans. They planned to stay for ...

Gilligan’s Island aired from 1964 until 1967, lasting only three seasons. Out of the 98 episodes that were released, the highest rated took place during season 2, according to IMDb. It was titled: ...