 Lassie was forced to remain in the States due to Australia's strict quarantine regulations, and, though the dog would become the companion animal of a succession of forestry workers and see several seasons of new adventures, Paul Martin would never be seen, heard, or referenced again on the show.Following his stint on "Lassie", Paul Martin portrayer Hugh Reilly was offered the role of the professor on "Gilligan's Island".Reilly declined the offer, as well as an offer for a leading role in "Days of Our Lives", preferring to spend time with his family and not immediately returning to full-time work.