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.
Episodes
1PFC Gomer Pyle
Sep 17, 1965
Carter postpones his vacation until all his men pass their PFC exams -- and, of course, Gomer is the only one to fail.
2Third Finger, Left Loaf
Sep 24, 1965
Gomer is asked to be the best man at his friend's wedding, then loses the ring the night before the ceremony.
3The Blind Date
Oct 1, 1965
Carter sets Gomer up with a blind date who thinks he is an oil millionaire.
4Home on the Range
Oct 8, 1965
Gomer unknowingly finds shelter for a family of hillbillies in a shack which is the target of war games.
5Gomer Untrains a Dog
Oct 12, 1965
Gomer's chosen as companion of a new sentry dog -- and turns the guard dog into a pet.
6Supply Sergeants Never Die
Oct 22, 1965
Carter, who says that Supply Sgt. Singer has the easiest job, wagers that any knucklehead could handle the job -- even Gomer.
7Cat Overboard
Oct 29, 1965
The platoon goes on sea duty, and Gomer sneaks a stray cat on board the ship, then is ordered to ditch the feline.
8Gomer Captures a Submarine
Nov 5, 1965
Gomer ruins a simple reconnaissance mission.
9The Grudge Fight
Nov 12, 1965
Carter challenges the fleet's retired boxing champion to a fight.
10Gomer, Star Witness
Nov 19, 1965
Gomer is the only witness to Carter's auto accident.
11A Visit From Cousin Goober
Nov 26, 1965
Goober pays Gomer a surprise visit.
12A Groom for Carter's Sister
Dec 3, 1965
Gomer tries to convince Carter that his sister's fiance is a nice guy.
13Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car
Dec 10, 1965
Gomer takes care of Carter's car -- which gets stolen and wrecked.
14Gomer the Peace Maker
Dec 17, 1965
Gomer tries to reunite Carter with his girlfriend.
15Gomer Pyle, POW
Dec 24, 1965
On maneuvers, Carter gives Gomer false information---hoping he'll be captured by the enemy camp.
16Gomer Pyle, Civilian
Dec 31, 1965
When Sgt. Carter orders him to take a furlough, Gomer becomes a civilian employee at the base.
17Gomer and the Beast
Jan 7, 1966
Gomer tries cheering up a depressed waitress, only to discover that she is the girlfriend of a tough Marine sergeant.
18Grandma Pyle, Fortune Teller
Jan 14, 1966
Gomer's fortune-telling Grandma pays a visit.
19Arrividerci, Gomer
Jan 21, 1966
Gomer sings an Italian love song to his friend's sister -- and her mother thinks he is proposing to her.
20Segeant Carter Dates a Pyle
Jan 28, 1966
Gomer arranges a date for Carter with his cousin Bridey Pyle.
21Little Girl Blue
Feb 4, 1966
Gomer befriends the little daughter of a visiting colonel.
22A Star is Born
Feb 11, 1966
Carter becomes the star of a documentary about the Marine Corps.
23Gomer and the Phone Company
Feb 25, 1966
Gomer tries to repay the $40 he received at a pay phone to the phone company, but gets arrested instead.
24Duke Slate, Night Club Comic
Mar 4, 1966
Duke wins an amateur talent contest by picking Carter as the butt of his comedy act.
25Vacation in Vegas
Mar 11, 1966
Gomer wins a trip to Las Vegas. Problem: whom should he take? Then he and Carter win a fortune gambling.
26Opie Joins the Marines
Mar 18, 1966
Opie runs away from Mayberry to join Gomer in the Marines.
27A Date With Miss Camp Henderson
Mar 25, 1966
Carter bets Gomer he can't get a date with Miss Camp Henderson.
28Gomer and the Father Figure
Apr 1, 1966
Gomer and Carter are taken by an old con man.
29Desk Job for a Sergeant
Apr 8, 1966
Carter decides to resign when he feels his platoon can get along without him.
30Gomer, the Would-Be Hero
Apr 15, 1966
Carter prvents a holdup but gives the credit to Gomer.
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