Is Jim Nabors gay? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

LouAnn Poovie · 04-18-2001, 08:53 PM

Hey, I heard this thing (it was a clip from a radio show poking fun at Jim Nabors) and they said he was gay. Is this true? If it is, go him! I'm not a homosexual, but go for him for being open!

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Jenny

callmetootie · 04-18-2001, 08:55 PM

I think that when he was younger he may have been gay, but I think that as he got older and matured I think he took a turn and started to take interest in women. I think that he is gay though.

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Andrew Carden

Artfiore1 · 04-18-2001, 10:36 PM

Jenny and Andrew,
All it takes is one person to tell somebody any silly thing . . . and he tells two friends . . . and they each tell two friends . . . and *they* each tell two friends. And pretty soon, you've got a rumor that's so widespread it's totally out of control, and largely accepted as fact . . . unfortunately, sometimes even hurting people in the process.

The story about Jim Nabors and Rock Hudson supposedly being in love and "getting married" started as a joke many years ago. Despite BOTH of them publicly claiming through the years that there was no truth to it, a surprising number of people still believe it TO THIS DAY -- nearly three decades later!! Sadly, Rock Hudson's death from AIDS paved the way for an even "funnier" widespread joke having to do with Jim Nabors' name. Of course, it seems Jim's liver failure several years back which caused him to wither away to almost nothing and to *almost* die, led some people to the assumption that he was just one more "queer" who had contracted AIDS, too.

One of my dearest family members, who is now in her fifties, just last year became a "Gomer" fan for the first time through TVLand's reruns, after avoiding the show for all those years for that very reason (that rumor/myth). She's just now finding out what she had deprived herself of all that time, and wondering how she could have missed such a delightful show and such a sweet, loveable character.

By the way, should you ever take a survey on whether or not Jim Nabors is gay, put this fellow down for a "NO."

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Later,
Art

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LouAnn Poovie · 04-19-2001, 06:11 PM

Hey,
No disrespect, but how do you know that Jim Nabors isn't gay? And no one said that he had a relationship with Rock Hudson... actually, I didn't know who Rock Hudson was until a few days ago, and I didn't hear anyone mention Jim Nabors. Besides, does it really matter if he was gay or not? I'd still watch Gomer Pyle and listen to his music... who wouldn't?

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Jenny

EdBrownJr · 04-19-2001, 11:07 PM

I dont think it matters either its just a rumor who knows. Gomer Pyle has to be one of the funniest shows ever made that is all that matters.

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GET OUT OF MY GARAGE!!!

Ricknelsonfan · 04-20-2001, 12:20 AM

GOMER PYLE is one of my favorite series and Jim Nabors is such a talented performer.

This may be in bad taste, but someone told me this joke recently -- JIM NABORS AND ROCK HUDSON GAVE BIRTH TO A CHILD. WHAT DID THEY NAME THE BABY? ------------ ROCK PYLE.

Artfiore1 · 04-20-2001, 03:59 PM

Hi all,
Well, it seems we're all in agreement that "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C" was a wonderful show, and Jim Nabors is an enormously talented performer . . . regardless of what his sexual preferences might be.

I, personally, simply choose not to believe that story. I have no proof, one way or the other. It doesn't matter, anyway.

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Later,
Art

04-22-2001, 05:07 PM

I don't know about Gomer, but I would bet that Corporal Boyle was gay.

Richard · 04-26-2001, 04:56 PM

I also heard the joke that when Rock Hudson discovered he had AIDS,Jim Nabors' words were,"Surprise,surprise,surprise!"

I don't know one way or another about Jim Nabors-but I do know that there was a gross rumor about he and Hudson that started years ago and is still believed.I do not want to think Jim Nabors is gay-and it's a darn shame that so many people still want to spread these rumors and slanders!

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Richard Ranke

ricky51858@aol.com · 04-26-2001, 08:03 PM

If he is gay then thats fine. Whats the big deal about being gay ? Im sure you have a sibling that moght be gay. If you do then thats fine.

LouAnn Poovie · 04-26-2001, 10:19 PM

Ok, did we all not just say that being gay was ok and that no matter if we was or not, we'd still like the show? Besides, absolutely nothing is wrong with being gay! We're not bashing homosexuals in anyway. I just wanted to clarify a rumor I heard, and people just take it that I want to know so I can "find out if he's a queer or not" No, that's not the reason. I heard a rumor and wanted the truth. I don't care if right now I found out my own momma was a lesbian, I would still love her. So, don't make it sound like we are homophobics.

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Jenny

Artfiore1 · 04-27-2001, 04:44 PM

Jenny,
Yes, we've pretty much all indicated that we'd still like the show anyway. And no, we're no bashing homosexuals here.

So, what in the world are you talking about? Who's sounding "homophobic"?

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Later,
Art

LouAnn Poovie · 04-28-2001, 12:26 AM

Well, now that I look back, maybe homophobic wasn't the word I was looking for. Maybe the word I really wanted was defensive. Maybe because Ricky was so defensive about Jim Nabors being (or not being) a homosexual.

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Jenny

Robert Tilton · 05-13-2001, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LouAnn Poovie:
Hey, I heard this thing (it was a clip from a radio show poking fun at Jim Nabors) and they said he was gay. Is this true? If it is, go him! I'm not a homosexual, but go for him for being open!

This my friends is an urban legend Amen.

Anoit yourself with the Balm of Gilead that you may not believe this rumor from the devil! Oh wait my cousin Charlene has brought some over to my offices in Tulsa.

Send a 1000 $ seed time love offering & I'll send you the Balm of Gilead & a drawing of my hand just like Rev. Ike

Jesus Wept

When someone said Gomer Pyle was gay. He's not in the homosexual sense. He is gay in the happy sense though.

Take the Ice Anoiting! For it will cool off this rumor Amen.

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Riches & Glory are in the vow of faith! Send a check or money order for at least $1000, preferably from the account in Zurich

LouAnn Poovie · 05-13-2001, 10:46 PM

What the hell are you talking about??????? All you had to say was Urban Legend... what's this about sending in money? This is not supposed to be a free advertisement space!

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Jenny

04-18-2001, 08:53 PM	#1
LouAnn Poovie Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2001 Location: Cincy, OH 45232 Posts: 54	Is Jim Nabors gay? Hey, I heard this thing (it was a clip from a radio show poking fun at Jim Nabors) and they said he was gay. Is this true? If it is, go him! I'm not a homosexual, but go for him for being open! ------------------ Jenny

04-22-2001, 05:07 PM	#8
Fan Guest Posts: n/a	I don't know about Gomer, but I would bet that Corporal Boyle was gay.
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04-18-2001, 08:55 PM	#2
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	I think that when he was younger he may have been gay, but I think that as he got older and matured I think he took a turn and started to take interest in women. I think that he is gay though. ------------------ Andrew Carden

04-18-2001, 10:36 PM	#3
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	Jenny and Andrew, All it takes is one person to tell somebody any silly thing . . . and he tells two friends . . . and they each tell two friends . . . and they each tell two friends. And pretty soon, you've got a rumor that's so widespread it's totally out of control, and largely accepted as fact . . . unfortunately, sometimes even hurting people in the process. The story about Jim Nabors and Rock Hudson supposedly being in love and "getting married" started as a joke many years ago. Despite BOTH of them publicly claiming through the years that there was no truth to it, a surprising number of people still believe it TO THIS DAY -- nearly three decades later!! Sadly, Rock Hudson's death from AIDS paved the way for an even "funnier" widespread joke having to do with Jim Nabors' name. Of course, it seems Jim's liver failure several years back which caused him to wither away to almost nothing and to almost die, led some people to the assumption that he was just one more "queer" who had contracted AIDS, too. One of my dearest family members, who is now in her fifties, just last year became a "Gomer" fan for the first time through TVLand's reruns, after avoiding the show for all those years for that very reason (that rumor/myth). She's just now finding out what she had deprived herself of all that time, and wondering how she could have missed such a delightful show and such a sweet, loveable character. By the way, should you ever take a survey on whether or not Jim Nabors is gay, put this fellow down for a "NO." ------------------ Later, Art [This message has been edited by Artfiore1 (edited 04-18-2001).] [This message has been edited by Artfiore1 (edited 04-18-2001).]

04-19-2001, 06:11 PM	#4
LouAnn Poovie Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2001 Location: Cincy, OH 45232 Posts: 54	Hey, No disrespect, but how do you know that Jim Nabors isn't gay? And no one said that he had a relationship with Rock Hudson... actually, I didn't know who Rock Hudson was until a few days ago, and I didn't hear anyone mention Jim Nabors. Besides, does it really matter if he was gay or not? I'd still watch Gomer Pyle and listen to his music... who wouldn't? ------------------ Jenny

04-19-2001, 11:07 PM	#5
EdBrownJr Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 08, 2001 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 1,247	I dont think it matters either its just a rumor who knows. Gomer Pyle has to be one of the funniest shows ever made that is all that matters. ------------------ GET OUT OF MY GARAGE!!!

04-20-2001, 12:20 AM	#6
Ricknelsonfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 19, 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 20	GOMER PYLE is one of my favorite series and Jim Nabors is such a talented performer. This may be in bad taste, but someone told me this joke recently -- JIM NABORS AND ROCK HUDSON GAVE BIRTH TO A CHILD. WHAT DID THEY NAME THE BABY? ------------ ROCK PYLE.

04-20-2001, 03:59 PM	#7
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	Hi all, Well, it seems we're all in agreement that "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C" was a wonderful show, and Jim Nabors is an enormously talented performer . . . regardless of what his sexual preferences might be. I, personally, simply choose not to believe that story. I have no proof, one way or the other. It doesn't matter, anyway. ------------------ Later, Art

04-26-2001, 04:56 PM	#9
Richard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Cleveland,Ohio-USA Posts: 352	I also heard the joke that when Rock Hudson discovered he had AIDS,Jim Nabors' words were,"Surprise,surprise,surprise!" I don't know one way or another about Jim Nabors-but I do know that there was a gross rumor about he and Hudson that started years ago and is still believed.I do not want to think Jim Nabors is gay-and it's a darn shame that so many people still want to spread these rumors and slanders! ------------------ Richard Ranke

04-26-2001, 08:03 PM	#10
ricky51858@aol.com Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 26, 2001 Location: pensacola fl 32526 usa Posts: 6	If he is gay then thats fine. Whats the big deal about being gay ? Im sure you have a sibling that moght be gay. If you do then thats fine.

04-26-2001, 10:19 PM	#11
LouAnn Poovie Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2001 Location: Cincy, OH 45232 Posts: 54	Ok, did we all not just say that being gay was ok and that no matter if we was or not, we'd still like the show? Besides, absolutely nothing is wrong with being gay! We're not bashing homosexuals in anyway. I just wanted to clarify a rumor I heard, and people just take it that I want to know so I can "find out if he's a queer or not" No, that's not the reason. I heard a rumor and wanted the truth. I don't care if right now I found out my own momma was a lesbian, I would still love her. So, don't make it sound like we are homophobics. ------------------ Jenny

04-27-2001, 04:44 PM	#12
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	Jenny, Yes, we've pretty much all indicated that we'd still like the show anyway. And no, we're no bashing homosexuals here. So, what in the world are you talking about? Who's sounding "homophobic"? ------------------ Later, Art

04-28-2001, 12:26 AM	#13
LouAnn Poovie Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2001 Location: Cincy, OH 45232 Posts: 54	Well, now that I look back, maybe homophobic wasn't the word I was looking for. Maybe the word I really wanted was defensive. Maybe because Ricky was so defensive about Jim Nabors being (or not being) a homosexual. ------------------ Jenny

05-13-2001, 10:46 PM	#15
LouAnn Poovie Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2001 Location: Cincy, OH 45232 Posts: 54	What the hell are you talking about??????? All you had to say was Urban Legend... what's this about sending in money? This is not supposed to be a free advertisement space! ------------------ Jenny