Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)

The misadventures of a bumbling Marine named Gomer Pyle.

Stars:

Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell

3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jim Nabors	...	Pvt. Gomer Pyle (150 episodes, 1964-1969)
Frank Sutton	...	Sgt. Vince Carter (150 episodes, 1964-1969)
Ronnie Schell	...	Duke (92 episodes, 1964-1969)

Storyline

Gomer Pyle was a sweet but not too smart Marine from Mayberry, North Carolina who was stationed at Camp Henderson near Los Angeles, California. Gomer's innocence, naivete and low-key demeanor often got him into trouble, most frequently at the hands of his loud-mouthed superior, Sgt. Carter. Duke, Frankie, Lester and Larry were some of Gomer's pals and fellow enlisted men at Camp Henderson, and Lou Anne Poovie was his sometimes girlfriend.

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Plot Keywords:

california | mayberry | military | sergeant | 1960s | 

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Genres:

Comedy | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 1964 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gomer Pyle

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Andy Griffith Enterprises, Ashland Productions, T & L Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (150 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sergeant Carter's actual rank was gunnery sergeant.

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Goofs

The outdoor backdrops in Gomer's interior barracks scenes do not coincide with the actual outdoor scenes when the platoon is outside in formation. In the interior, other rows of barracks are clearly seen directly across from Gomer's barracks. But when the shots are taken outside at a distance, no barracks are seen.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Gomer Pyle: Shazam.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Project Moonbase (1990)

User Reviews

Switch to color in 1965

In 1965 the Gomer Pyle, USMC show was switched from black and white to color. It was necessary to film the color guard and opening and closing scenes for the show in color. This was done at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, in June, 1965. I was in the recruit platoon used for the filming and I am the young Marine marching directly behind Gomer in those scenes. During most of the brief scene Sgt. Carter is between me and the camera, however the angle changes just before the scene closes. We marched from 0730 until 1430 that day just to get those few seconds of film. The platoon was Plt. 130, 1st Recruit Btn. As a side note, during a break in the filming, Frank Sutton (Sgt. Carter) asked me if I ever smiled. Being the young, indoctrinated, Gung Ho recruit I was, my reply was, "Yes Sir. When my Drill Instructor tells me to, sir!" Frank Sutton Rolled his eyes and said to Jim Nabors, "I forgot where we were for a second". After my stint in the Marine Corps, I went into law enforcement and spent more time in front of a TV camera than I cared to. I'm now retired and enjoying life to the fullest.