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CBS (ended 1969)

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Gomer Pyle, a Gas Station Attendant from Mayberry, NC replaced Floyd "The Barber" Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show. After two Seasons, he enlists in the United States Marine Corps (U.S.M.C.) and that led him to a program of his own and the result-GOMER PYLE-USMC debuts on CBS-TV on Friday September 25, 1964. He and the other sometime misfits will be turned into Marines under the command of Sgt. Vincent Carter- The Senior Drill Sergeant. In the Platoon are Pvt. Lester Hummel, Pvt. Larry Little, Pvt. Frankie Lombardi and Gomer's best friend is Pvt. Gilbert "Duke" Slater. Sgt. Carter's Partners are Cpl. Boyle & Cpl. Slater. The Superior of Camp Henderson is Col. Gray. In 1965, Sgt. Carter dated civilian Bunny Harper/Wilson and in 1967 Gomer fell in love with nightclub singer Louise "Lou-Ann" Poovie. The Biggest guest star of all is Carol Burnett. Jim Nabors also guest starred on The Carol Burnett Show. Allan Melvin appears as Sgt. Hacker, Sgt. Carter's nemesis and rival.moreless

Episode Guide

S 5 : Ep 30	Goodbye Camp Handerson, Hello Sergeant Carter	Aired 5/2/69
S 5 : Ep 29	My Fair Sister	Aired 4/25/69
S 5 : Ep 28	Show Time With Sgt. Carol	Aired 4/18/69
S 5 : Ep 27	Flower Power	Aired 3/28/69
S 5 : Ep 26	Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow	Aired 4/4/69

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Jim Nabors	Pvt. Gomer Pyle
William Christopher	Pvt. Lester Hummel (1966-1968)
Allan Melvin	Sgt. Hacker (1965-1969)
Frank Sutton	Sgt. Vince Carter
Ted Bessell	Pvt. Frankie Lombardi (1965-1966)
Larry Hovis	Larry (1964-1965)

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Great TV Show no doubt about it. Anybody who thinks it's a waste of time doesn't know good TV. Check this out if you like classic TV: www.sentinelvideoltd.com

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By MasonCapwell, Sep 01, 2010

I would have to consider this show definitly one of the greatest shows of all-time. The cast was unbelievable. They could not have picked a better actor to play Sgt. Carter. Putting Gomer in the situations they ut him in was sure genius by the writers, producers and directors of the show. The only criticism I had was of some of the supporting cast. I really didn't like some of the characters in Gomers company. But I guess they had to be the opposite of what he was to make the show work. All in all it was a great show. Check this out if you like classic TV: www.sentinelvideoltd.commoreless
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The funniest, wackiest, and most honest and sincere Marine ever proves to be a constant thorn in the side of tough Marine Veteran Sergeant Carter.

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By stephendm1963, Sep 01, 2010

Easily the best spin off series ever and one of the greatest all time classic series. Gomer Pyle USMC hit on a long standing successful comedy formula of pitting two vastly different personalities together. Just as Andy Taylor was to Barney Fife, so too did Frank Sutton fill the role of arch nemesis to Gomer Pyle. Both were vastly different, yet each had respect for the other. This led to some of the greatest comedy seen on the small screen as well as some heartfelt moments. Gomer Pyle USMC is one of those classic television shows that contains nice wholesome comedy with great acting. There were no cheap shots or insults used for cheap laughs nor was there any pushing the envelope as most TV shows seem to do today. There won't be another Gomer Pyle USMC. Fortunately the series is being issued season by season on DVD so that future generations can see what it was like when comedy was simply funny.moreless
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The Marine Corps with mayhem, suffering and death airbrushed out.

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By ac4aq, Sep 01, 2010

Gomer Pyle USMC takes us back to the days before the all-volunteer (i.e. all-working poor) armed forces. Gomer is obliged to do at least two years' service, so he opts for the Marine Corps. Good lead-out episode from the Andy Griffith Show, excellent march theme by Earle Hagen, first half-season good, steadily declined thereafter. Gomer and Sgt. Carter in endless training drills or on double dates (this was before Don't Ask, Don't Tell). What I can't understand is why Gomer never shipped out to Viet Nam. Imagine Gomer burning a hooch with a flame thrower, mowing down Viet Namese with an M-16, using the 'Bell Telephone Hour' interrogation technique or fragging Sgt. Carter. It certainly would have been more interesting but might have lead viewers to the politically unacceptable truth that the purpose of the military establishment is to kill the specified people at minimal expense to the U.S. government.

So Gomer Pyle USMC is a nice little story of choir boy in the Marine Corps, interesting at first then steadily becomes more and more inane.

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What can I say, \" Gaw-lee \", great show !

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By Busdriverphil59, Sep 01, 2010

I\'m proud to own all 150 episodes of this very funny and entertaining timeless classic TV show. I love every episode. The best part of the show was watching Sgt. Carter get so mad at Gomer. Frank Sutton was born to play the role of Sgt. Carter, and of course, there can never be another actor who could play the role of Gomer better than Jim Nabors.
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This is television's worst show ever

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By MGA10, Jun 12, 2010

As a child I had to endure watching this show with the adults in the family. I couldn't understand then what was funny about it. I found Gomer to be so frustrating and annoying that I wished that I could just shut him up and put him out of mine and Sargeant Carter's misery. As an adult I tried to watch it and see if as a child I had missed something, but No Gomer Pyle was still annoying and I still wanted to shut him up. The charachter so annoyed me that to this day I don't even like it's portrayer Jim Nabors.moreless
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Sergeant Carter
I've noticed that Sergeant Carter was more serious and more mature when Gomer and the rest of the platoon were in boot camp, but a...

By tvking1, Aug 06, 2007

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Ship name - Episode #37
Hello,We are trying to find out the ship name in episode #37, Cat Overboard. I think it is from season 2. Thank you.

By buddysbaby, Aug 13, 2009

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question about "come blow your top"
This is meant to be one of the best episodes, and unfortunately here in AUS, gomer is only being aired twice a week on cable, at a...

By invictius, Jan 27, 2009

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Impossible Dream
Hello Group,Could somebody share with me the episode in which Jim/Gomer sings "The Impossible Dream?"Thanks!!!

By changeplease, Jan 05, 2009

01/05/09

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Sgt. Hacker Dies!
Allan Melvin, Sgt. Hacker died today (Jan. 19,2008) he was 84. He died of cancer. Sad to see this, he was a really funny actor.

By bfuller07, Jan 19, 2008

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