A few of the flowers that mimic the smell of carcasses take their playing dead act a step further and generate heat. This makes them seem even more like a dead body (bacteria and any maggots already on a carcass can make things pretty warm), and also helps spread their odors.
'Gilligan's Island' actress: 'I'm very much a Mary Ann'. Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann Summers in the 1960s classic comedy Gilligan's Island will be the featured celebrity at the Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Half Marathon. Dawn Wells still gets recognized for her iconic role in the '60s TV show.
Tina Louise, who played Ginger on âGilliganâs Island, said Russell Johnson, who played the showâs âProfessor,â will be missed. Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on the show, also spoke out about his death. Johnson died at 89 on Thursday, according to reports. âI was very saddened to hear of the passing of Russell Johnson. My prayers and condolences go out to his wife Constance and his family.