The show's producer, Sherwood Schwartz, answered this paradox in an interview, when he said that the Professor's behavior was logical and quite typical; people often ignore the obvious solution because of their own biases and preferences. "That’s true of mankind", said Schwartz in an interview with WABC radio's Mark Simone.
Sherwood Schwartz, the show's producer, explained the paradox by stating that Professor's behavior was logical and common; people often overlook obvious solutions due to their own biases and preferences. He made this statement during an interview on WABC radio with Mark Simone.