 The popularity of the "Indiana Jones" movie franchise had a significant impact on the previous stereotype, and created a new archetype which is both deeply knowledgeable and physically capable.The character generally referred to simply as the Professor on the television sit com series, "Gilligan's Island", although described alternatively as a high-school science teacher or research scientist, is depicted as a sensible advisor, a clever inventor, and a helpful friend to his fellow castaways.John Houseman's portrayal of law school professor Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr., in "The Paper Chase" (1973) remains the epitome of the strict, authoritarian professor who demands perfection from students.