https://www.metv.com/stories/jim-nabors-was-as-much-of-a-fan-of-gomer-pyle-as-viewers-were

Nabors loved Pyle.

Jim Nabors wasn't dimwitted like Gomer Pyle — but he did share his good heart (https://www.metv.com/stories/jim-nabors-wasnt-as-dimwitted-as-gomer-pyle-but-he-did-share-his-good-heart)

"No matter how much we laugh at him, Gomer Pyle is also a pretty wonderful person."

When he wasn't acting on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Frank Sutton was a secret scholar (https://www.metv.com/stories/frank-sutton-was-a-secret-scholar)

"Exercising my mind through in-depth exploration of various art forms strengthens me as a performer," said Sutton.

Jim Nabors: ''I've never tried to duck Gomer Pyle.'' (https://www.metv.com/stories/jim-nabors-ive-never-tried-to-duck-gomer-pyle)

Nabors loved the character he had popularized.

Don Knotts and Andy Griffith helped put Jim Nabors at ease when he was nervous during his first appearance on The Andy Griffith Show (https://www.metv.com/stories/don-knotts-and-andy-griffith-helped-put-jim-nabors-at-ease-during-his-first-appearance-on-the-andy-griffith-show)

The two comedy giants were also two pretty cool guys.