https://www.metv.com/stories/frank-sutton-explained-why-he-was-a-lot-like-sgt-carter-in-gomer-pyle-usmc

Sutton called the character "gentle."

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C avoided the topic of real war, and that's what made the show special (https://www.metv.com/stories/gomer-pyle-usmc-never-mentioned-war-despite-airing-during-the-war-in-vietnam)

Gomer Pyle stood out from the show's peers.

Kids loved grumpy old Sgt. Carter on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (https://www.metv.com/stories/kids-loved-grumpy-old-sgt-carter-on-gomer-pyle-usmc)

Children were some of the show's biggest fans.

Jim Nabors couldn't understand why some people didn't like him (https://www.metv.com/stories/jim-nabors-couldnt-understand-why-people-didnt-like-him)

Who wouldn't love Gomer Pyle?