Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was aired as the finale of the fourth season of The Andy Griffith Show on May 18, 1964. The show ran for five seasons and a total of 150 episodes. In 2006, CBS Home Entertainment began releasing the series on DVD. The final season was released in November 2008. The series was created by Aaron Ruben, who also produced the show with Sheldon Leonard and Ronald Jacobs. Filmed and set in California, it stars Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a naive but good-natured gas-station attendant from the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps. Frank Sutton plays Gomer's high-octane, short-fused Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter, and Ronnie Schell plays Gomer's friend Gilbert "Duke" Slater. Allan Melvin played in the recurring role of Gunnery Sergeant Carter's rival, Sergeant Charley Hacker. The series never discussed nor addressed the then-current Vietnam War, instead focusing on the relationship between Gomer and Sergeant Carter. The show retained high ratings throughout its run.
Cast: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell
30 episodes
1. Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle CourseGomes tries to pass the obstacle course to please Sgt. Carter.TV-GCCSep 25, 1964
2. Guest in the BarracksTo the consternation and dismay of Sgt. Carter, Gomer breaks regulations and sneaks a recruit's girlfriend in to visit him in the barracks.TV-GCCOct 2, 1964
3. Private Ralph SkunkGomer adopts a pet skunk.TV-GCCOct 9, 1964
4. Captain IronpantsAfter a straight-laced lady Marine officer reports him for not saluting her, Gomer attempts to help transform her into an attractive woman.TV-GCCOct 16, 1965
5. Gomer Learns a BullyA trouble-making recruit decides to use Gomer as his fall guy.TV-GCCOct 23, 1964
6. Pay DayGomer is convinced he has been a ""goldbrick"" and stubbornly refuses to accept part of his paycheck -- even when the Pentagon orders him to do so.TV-GCCOct 30, 1964
7. Nobody Loves a SergeantCarter is driven crazy by the fact that no matter what he does to Gomer, Gomer still likes him.TV-GCCNov 6, 1964
8. Gomer and the Dragon LadyCarter sets Gomer up with a beautiful but unkissable Dragon Lady.TV-GCCNov 13, 1964
9. Survival of the FattestGomer and Carter go on a five-day survival test.TV-GCCNov 20, 1964
10. A Date for the Colonel's DaughterGomer escorts the Colonel's daughter to the enlisted men's dance.TV-GCCNov 27, 1964
11. They Shall Not PassOn maneuvers, Gomer leads the squad into an ambush.TV-GCCDec 4, 1964
12. Sergeant Carter, Marine Baby SitterCarter gives Gomer a lift in his jeep and finds himself helping Gomer babysit.TV-GCCDec 11, 1964
13. The Case of the Marine BanditA mother-daughter burglar team uses Gomer for their next heist.TV-GCCDec 18, 1964
14. Sergeant of the WeekCarter thinks Gomer is dying and tries to be nice to him.TV-GCCDec 25, 1964
15. Grandpa Pyle's Good Luck CharmGrandpa Pyle gives Gomer a good luck charm to help him gain self-confidence.TV-GCCJan 1, 1965
16. Dance, Marine, DanceGomer and Carter are taken in by a phony dance studio when they both sign lifetime contracts for lessons.TV-GCCJan 8, 1965
17. Sergeant Carter's Farewell to His TroopsThe men try to change Carter's mind when he decides to leave the Marine Corps.TV-GCCJan 15, 1965
18. The Feudin' PylesGomer befriends Branch, a country boy from a neighboring hometown -- until he learns that their two families have been feuding for generations.TV-GCCJan 22, 1965
19. Love Letters to the SargeGomer writes secret love letters to Carter in order to cheer him up.TV-GCCJan 29, 1965
20. Sergeant Carter Get a Dear John LetterCarter discovers that his girlfriend dumped him -- for Gomer.TV-GCCFeb 25, 1965
21. Daughter of the SargeCarter's adopted Korean daughter arrives -- but she is no longer the little girl he remembers, and Carter thinks she is going to marry Gomer.TV-GCCFeb 12, 1965
22. Officer Candidate Gomer PyleGomer and Carter take the exam for the officer's training program.TV-GCCFeb 19, 1965
23. Old Man CarterWhen the platoon celebrates Carter's birthday, he begins to worry he is getting old.TV-GCCFeb 26, 1965
24. Gomer Makes the Honor GuardCarter may reluctantly be forced to use Gomer as an honor guard -- he's one of the few who owns a dress-blue uniform.TV-GCCMar 5, 1965
25. My Buddy - War HeroGomer tries to prevent Carter and his old friend from becoming enemies.TV-GCCMar 12, 1965
26. Double Date With the SargeCarter and Gomer wind up on a double date.TV-GCCMar 19, 1965
27. The Jet SetGomer and Slater accidentally take a detour on their way downtown and wind up on a round trip jet flight to Rome.TV-GCCMar 26, 1965
28. Sergeant of the GuardGomer tries to capture a gang of thieves who have been robbing the Marine warehouse.TV-GCCApr 2, 1965
29. Gomer Dates a Movie StarGomer is asked to escort a movie star and the Colonel's daughter to a dance.TV-GCCApr 9, 1965
30. Gomer the M.P.MP Gomer mistakenly arrests a government inspector.TV-GCCApr 16, 1965
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was aired as the finale of the fourth season of The Andy Griffith Show on May 18, 1964. The show ran for five seasons and a total of 150 episodes. In 2006, CBS Home Entertainment began releasing the series on DVD. The final season was released in November 2008. The series was created by Aaron Ruben, who also produced the show with Sheldon Leonard and Ronald Jacobs. Filmed and set in California, it stars Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a naive but good-natured gas-station attendant from the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps. Frank Sutton plays Gomer's high-octane, short-fused Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter, and Ronnie Schell plays Gomer's friend Gilbert "Duke" Slater. Allan Melvin played in the recurring role of Gunnery Sergeant Carter's rival, Sergeant Charley Hacker. The series never discussed nor addressed the then-current Vietnam War, instead focusing on the relationship between Gomer and Sergeant Carter. The show retained high ratings throughout its run.
Creators and cast
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- Aaron Ruben
