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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)

7.1 5 seasons 150 episodes Ended

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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.

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Seasons & episodes

Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle CourseSep 25, 1964

Gomes tries to pass the obstacle course to please Sgt. Carter.

Guest in the BarracksOct 2, 1964

To the consternation and dismay of Sgt. Carter, Gomer breaks regulations and sneaks a recruit's girlfriend in to visit him in the barracks.

Private Ralph SkunkOct 9, 1964

Gomer adopts a pet skunk.

Captain IronpantsOct 16, 1965

After a straight-laced lady Marine officer reports him for not saluting her, Gomer attempts to help transform her into an attractive woman.

Gomer Learns a BullyOct 23, 1964

A trouble-making recruit decides to use Gomer as his fall guy.

Pay DayOct 30, 1964

Gomer is convinced he has been a ""goldbrick"" and stubbornly refuses to accept part of his paycheck -- even when the Pentagon orders him t…

Nobody Loves a SergeantNov 6, 1964

Carter is driven crazy by the fact that no matter what he does to Gomer, Gomer still likes him.

Gomer and the Dragon LadyNov 13, 1964

Carter sets Gomer up with a beautiful but unkissable Dragon Lady.

Survival of the FattestNov 20, 1964

Gomer and Carter go on a five-day survival test.

A Date for the Colonel's DaughterNov 27, 1964

Gomer escorts the Colonel's daughter to the enlisted men's dance.

They Shall Not PassDec 4, 1964

On maneuvers, Gomer leads the squad into an ambush.

Sergeant Carter, Marine Baby SitterDec 11, 1964

Carter gives Gomer a lift in his jeep and finds himself helping Gomer babysit.

The Case of the Marine BanditDec 18, 1964

A mother-daughter burglar team uses Gomer for their next heist.

Sergeant of the WeekDec 25, 1964

Carter thinks Gomer is dying and tries to be nice to him.

Grandpa Pyle's Good Luck CharmJan 1, 1965

Grandpa Pyle gives Gomer a good luck charm to help him gain self-confidence.

Dance, Marine, DanceJan 8, 1965

Gomer and Carter are taken in by a phony dance studio when they both sign lifetime contracts for lessons.

Sergeant Carter's Farewell to His TroopsJan 15, 1965

The men try to change Carter's mind when he decides to leave the Marine Corps.

The Feudin' PylesJan 22, 1965

Gomer befriends Branch, a country boy from a neighboring hometown -- until he learns that their two families have been feuding for generati…

Love Letters to the SargeJan 29, 1965

Gomer writes secret love letters to Carter in order to cheer him up.

Sergeant Carter Get a Dear John LetterFeb 25, 1965

Carter discovers that his girlfriend dumped him -- for Gomer.

Daughter of the SargeFeb 12, 1965

Carter's adopted Korean daughter arrives -- but she is no longer the little girl he remembers, and Carter thinks she is going to marry Gome…

Officer Candidate Gomer PyleFeb 19, 1965

Gomer and Carter take the exam for the officer's training program.

Old Man CarterFeb 26, 1965

When the platoon celebrates Carter's birthday, he begins to worry he is getting old.

Gomer Makes the Honor GuardMar 5, 1965

Carter may reluctantly be forced to use Gomer as an honor guard -- he's one of the few who owns a dress-blue uniform.

My Buddy - War HeroMar 12, 1965

Gomer tries to prevent Carter and his old friend from becoming enemies.

Double Date With the SargeMar 19, 1965

Carter and Gomer wind up on a double date.

The Jet SetMar 26, 1965

Gomer and Slater accidentally take a detour on their way downtown and wind up on a round trip jet flight to Rome.

Sergeant of the GuardApr 2, 1965

Gomer tries to capture a gang of thieves who have been robbing the Marine warehouse.

Gomer Dates a Movie StarApr 9, 1965

Gomer is asked to escort a movie star and the Colonel's daughter to a dance.

Gomer the M.P.Apr 16, 1965

MP Gomer mistakenly arrests a government inspector.

Cast

Jim NaborsPvt. Gomer Pyle

Frank SuttonSgt. Vince Carter

Ronnie SchellDuke Slater