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TVFactFan · 08-08-2007, 12:51 AM

Is the Gomer character the same as he was on Andy Griffith? I enjoyed his character on that show and was wondering was he more GOOFY or less GOOFY on his own show? I saw that the six seasons the show was on the air, it was in the Top 5 four times out of six seasons. I haven't seen the show since the mid 80's on a local station in Philadelphia and can't even remember the theme song. So any information on how silly the Gomer character is would be appreciated

treky · 08-08-2007, 01:21 AM

yes; he was the same way that he was on Andy Griffith-just as dumb.

TVFactFan · 08-08-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

yes; he was the same way that he was on Andy Griffith-just as dumb.

Isn't he being yelled at in the opening credits while marching? I think that's what I remember from my foggy memory of this show

Lee G · 08-08-2007, 10:33 AM

Gomer Pyle USMC is a good show. It's actually a lot better than the Andy Griffith Show. Andy Griffith is way overrated in my opinion. Be careful though if buying the Gomer Pyle DVD's. They did a nice job with season one, but season two is cheaply put together. Season two is a bare bones release and a few episodes are cut.

TVFactFan · 08-08-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee G

Gomer Pyle USMC is a good show. It's actually a lot better than the Andy Griffith Show. Andy Griffith is way overrated in my opinion. Be careful though if buying the Gomer Pyle DVD's. They did a nice job with season one, but season two is cheaply put together. Season two is a bare bones release and a few episodes are cut.

Well i don't think edits would matter in this case because it's a show i never seen before so I would accept the cuts.

treky · 08-08-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

Isn't he being yelled at in the opening credits while marching? I think that's what I remember from my foggy memory of this show

yes, he is

AB · 08-08-2007, 04:16 PM

I liked the show, & Sgt. Carter is a real treat to watch. Gomer is still pretty much the same as he was in the Andy G. Show, but a little funnier.

TVFactFan · 08-08-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

I liked the show, & Sgt. Carter is a real treat to watch. Gomer is still pretty much the same as he was in the Andy G. Show, but a little funnier.

I saw the show was closed to be number 1 in the country in it's 1st and 2nd season

TV DVD Fan · 08-08-2007, 07:20 PM

GOMER is a good show, and a fun time to watch, but sometimes the whole Marines thing gets to me simply because it's so far-fetched for such a hillbilly to have ended up in the Marines. I suppose that was the point, but if they would've made a GOMER show with just him living in a small town other than Mayberry (possibly with a wife and kids), it would've been a more plausible concept. Maybe he could've ran the local convenience store or something (imagine PETTICOAT JUNCTION's and GREEN ACRES' Drucker's ran by a more offbeat southerner). But still, when you get past that hurdle, it's still a great show, but some episodes stand-out more than others (such as "Survival of the Fattest"). Some seem a little bit too much like THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW (Gomer's standoffishness towards women is alot like Andy Taylor's affliction towards resuming dating, now being a widower), however. I also bought GOMER PYLE, USMC--- THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON as a blind buy, but it is definately worth the money. Jim Nabors' wholesome introductions is what sells it for me (which I've pointed to in previous posts), which give the DVD set a good, southern feel. And I'm speaking as a New Yorker. Great set for a great show, but I'm hesitant at buying the sloppily put-together "The Second Season."

Mr. Television · 08-08-2007, 08:56 PM

Gomer Pyle was a great show. I remember watching it in reruns in the early 70's when we were actually living on a Marine base. It used to come on about the time you heard the National Anthem play outside which meant they were taking the flag down. Memories.

TVFactFan · 08-08-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

Gomer Pyle was a great show. I remember watching it in reruns in the early 70's when we were actually living on a Marine base. It used to come on about the time you heard the National Anthem play outside which meant they were taking the flag down. Memories.

Was the SGT yelling at Gomer in the opening credits? And the closing credits?

Mr. Television · 08-08-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

Was the SGT yelling at Gomer in the opening credits? And the closing credits?

He was yelling in the opening credits. The closing credits just showed the outside of the barracks.

TVFactFan · 08-09-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

He was yelling in the opening credits. The closing credits just showed the outside of the barracks.

I'm not sure if CPO sharkey tried to copy this show, I wil find out soon-lol

08-08-2007, 12:51 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,063	Thinking of doing my first blind buy on DVD and wanted to know some things Is the Gomer character the same as he was on Andy Griffith? I enjoyed his character on that show and was wondering was he more GOOFY or less GOOFY on his own show? I saw that the six seasons the show was on the air, it was in the Top 5 four times out of six seasons. I haven't seen the show since the mid 80's on a local station in Philadelphia and can't even remember the theme song. So any information on how silly the Gomer character is would be appreciated

08-08-2007, 01:21 AM	#2
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08-08-2007, 07:20 PM	#9
TV DVD Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,602	GOMER is a good show, and a fun time to watch, but sometimes the whole Marines thing gets to me simply because it's so far-fetched for such a hillbilly to have ended up in the Marines. I suppose that was the point, but if they would've made a GOMER show with just him living in a small town other than Mayberry (possibly with a wife and kids), it would've been a more plausible concept. Maybe he could've ran the local convenience store or something (imagine PETTICOAT JUNCTION's and GREEN ACRES' Drucker's ran by a more offbeat southerner). But still, when you get past that hurdle, it's still a great show, but some episodes stand-out more than others (such as "Survival of the Fattest"). Some seem a little bit too much like THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW (Gomer's standoffishness towards women is alot like Andy Taylor's affliction towards resuming dating, now being a widower), however. I also bought GOMER PYLE, USMC--- THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON as a blind buy, but it is definately worth the money. Jim Nabors' wholesome introductions is what sells it for me (which I've pointed to in previous posts), which give the DVD set a good, southern feel. And I'm speaking as a New Yorker. Great set for a great show, but I'm hesitant at buying the sloppily put-together "The Second Season."
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08-08-2007, 08:56 PM	#10
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08-08-2007, 10:33 AM	#4
Lee G Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 24, 2004 Posts: 850	Gomer Pyle USMC is a good show. It's actually a lot better than the Andy Griffith Show. Andy Griffith is way overrated in my opinion. Be careful though if buying the Gomer Pyle DVD's. They did a nice job with season one, but season two is cheaply put together. Season two is a bare bones release and a few episodes are cut.

08-08-2007, 04:16 PM	#7
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I liked the show, & Sgt. Carter is a real treat to watch. Gomer is still pretty much the same as he was in the Andy G. Show, but a little funnier.