Gomer Pyle: USMC 

The misadventures of a bumbling U.S. Marine named Gomer Pyle.

Creator:

Aaron Ruben

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 U.S. 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, Sergeant 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 sometime girlfriend.

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Plot Keywords:

soldier | fish out of water | united states marine corps | character name as series title | gomer pyle character | 

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Taglines:

Jim Nabors runs amuck again, with Frank Sutton fighting a losing battle to save his sanity. In color. (season three)

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Genres:

Comedy | War

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Certificate:

TV-G

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sgt. Carter's rank was Gunnery Sergeant.

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Goofs

When wearing uniforms with ribbons, Carter often wears an Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon (which is awarded for serving at least two years or one year in combat). This is probably an homage to actor Frank Sutton's WWII Army service. However, he does not wear a Marine Corps Good Conduct Ribbon, which is authorized for three years of active service. As a Gunnery Sergeant and Drill Instructor, he would have served over 3 years active as a Marine, earning the award.

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Quotes

Alice Whipple: Harry, how long are we going to be here?
Harry Whipple: As long as it takes.
Alice Whipple: Well, I've got to get to the beauty parlor.
Harry Whipple: You're telling me.

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Connections

Referenced in The Muppet Show: Jim Nabors (1976)

User Reviews

fun show from the 60's

I ve always enjoyed "Gomer Pyle" Frank Sutton played Vince Carter so well..certainly one of the great supporting actors in television. Of course the situations Gomer got into were a bit unbelievable,but after all it was escapist TV in he 60's.

The first season of theshow will be released in December with commentaries and some extras including a clip from the Jim Nabors Hour,which also starred Ronnie Schell and Frank Sutton.

One of the reviewers mentioned Ronnie Schell was with the show the entire run. He was not in the 1967-68 season. He starred in a short lived sitcom with Joby Baker "Good Morning World" He did return in 1968 as a corporal for the remainder of the series.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 1964 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gomer Pyle - USMC

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 (150 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (1964-1965) Color (1965-1969)

Aspect Ratio:

4:3