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bb25 · 09-22-2003, 10:01 PM

You may or may not know, but this show got incredibly high ratings it's entire run (i.e. - the lowest it was ever ranked was a mere #10), so I'm just curious, with this show at #2 in the ratings for 68-69, why did it end? I can see this show going into the 70s, so why didn't it?

Zoneboy · 09-24-2003, 02:59 AM

I believe the reason it was canned was because Jim Nabors didn't want to continue in the role of Gomer. The series last episode aired on 9-19-69 & his new series The Jim Nabors Hour debuted just six days later on the 25th, The series, also starred Frank Sutton & Ronnie Schell.

rlm1626 · 09-24-2003, 08:31 PM

If Gomer didn't want to do it, they should have gotten George Lindsey to take over and called it Goober Pyle, U.S.M.C.

reaness · 09-25-2003, 05:23 PM

I another web site i read. Jim said that they could have done another season or two, but they were running out of ideas, so they decide to quit, while they were still on top. And I disagree with George Linsey. Taking over. I'm sorry but Goober Pyle USMC.
Just doesn't cut it for me.

Irene

DarleneIllyria · 09-25-2003, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reaness
And I disagree with George Linsey. Taking over. I'm sorry but Goober Pyle USMC.
Just doesn't cut it for me.

Irene

It doesn't for me either.

howilu · 11-15-2003, 04:31 PM

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. ended when Jim Nabors got an offer from CBS to star in his own variety show and after five years and 150 episodes, I believe it was time for him to move on and focus on his singing career. For fans who felt he pulled the plug on his sitcom too soon Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!

teeveenut · 12-21-2003, 07:03 PM

I will always be a little upset at Jim for ending the show prematurely. The ratings were strong and they could have gone at LEAST two more seasons. Another 60-75 episodes to savor!
I recall reading that they were considering going on with the show and retitling it "Sergeant Carter U.S.M.C.", but either Frank Sutton, the producers, or CBS decided against it. This is one show that I never get sick of. The only episodes I really didn't care for were the ones where Keenan Wynn plays a drunk, and an episode where Kathleen Freeman and Al (Grandpa) Lewis guest star as a feuding couple. The rest are timeless classics.

StarshipTrooper · 12-22-2003, 12:42 AM

Hey teeveenut, I actually liked the episode w/Keenan Wynn playing the drunk. I really thought that one was quite funnny. I agree with you about the one with Al Lewis and Kathleen Freeman as a couple, not that great of an episode.
Probably my least favorite episode is the one where the teenage girl has a crush on Gomer.

teeveenut · 12-22-2003, 01:11 AM

I vaguely remember the love-struck teenager episode. I seem to remember that Louann tipped Gomer off to the fact. I think you are correct about it.
Don't get me wrong, I loved Keenan Wynn, just thought that this particular show was kind of a one-note episode. Pretty good batting average, though, 3 or 4 klinkers out of 150.
There is usually a 2-5 year period when I am unable to view the series. Then they start airing again, and it is amazing how fresh the show remains! Can't wait until they start reappearing!!

Tweety · 03-07-2004, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jenny
It doesn't for me either.

I have a sneaky suspicion that rlm1626 was just joking around in suggesting that Lindsey take Nabors' place and rename the show "Goober Pyle USMC"...

Lindsey, of course, had replaced Gomer on the Andy Griffith Show, when Gomer got his own USMC show...

Goober, of course, was an inferior character and never was a satisfactory replacement for Gomer..

Excellent comment rlm...cracked ME up when I first read it...

algebra74 · 04-20-2004, 09:04 PM

Gomer Pyler USMC ran for five seasons from 1964-1969. For those of you who ask why they did not go on, I can tell you. The rating were good in its last season, and that is partly why they decided to call it quits. It is one's goal for a series to run and never jump the shark, and to end show while it is still on top (i.e. The Dick Van Dyke Show). If they were to go on for a couple more seasons, as mentioned before, we can be sure of the usage of many recycled scripts, along with the risk of the audience's being tired or bored with the characters.

magellan333 · 05-28-2004, 11:45 PM

After I have been in the military, I find this show really grating. Especially the one where the teenage girl falls for Gomer. If I had a junior high daughter and came downstairs and found a grown Marine just hanging out at her party, he would leave my house in handcuffs! The plots just got too bizarre and USMC-like.

roni4319 · 01-15-2005, 11:13 AM

I though I knew every episode -- I don't remember these two; tell me more about it?

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roni4319 · 01-15-2005, 11:17 AM

Well, let's be honest, teens do get crushes on older men. I know I did. I liked the way Gomer handled it without hurting her feelings and finding a way to build her confidence with the boy she really liked. I respect your opinion though. The funniest part on that episode was when he was dancing! How hilarious. I have this one on tape and it got cut off, I wish I could get my hands on the whole series. Oh, thanks for sharing Romans 8:28!

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sarastiles · 08-10-2005, 04:44 PM

thats true teens do get crushes on older men! Gomer handled that very well!

09-24-2003, 08:31 PM	#3
rlm1626 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: 704 hauser st. Posts: 50	If Gomer didn't want to do it, they should have gotten George Lindsey to take over and called it Goober Pyle, U.S.M.C.
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11-15-2003, 04:31 PM	#6
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,961	Re: Why Did the Show End? Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. ended when Jim Nabors got an offer from CBS to star in his own variety show and after five years and 150 episodes, I believe it was time for him to move on and focus on his singing career. For fans who felt he pulled the plug on his sitcom too soon Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!

05-28-2004, 11:45 PM	#12
magellan333 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 822	It got stale After I have been in the military, I find this show really grating. Especially the one where the teenage girl falls for Gomer. If I had a junior high daughter and came downstairs and found a grown Marine just hanging out at her party, he would leave my house in handcuffs! The plots just got too bizarre and USMC-like.

09-22-2003, 10:01 PM	#1
bb25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 22, 2002 Posts: 784	Why did this show end? You may or may not know, but this show got incredibly high ratings it's entire run (i.e. - the lowest it was ever ranked was a mere #10), so I'm just curious, with this show at #2 in the ratings for 68-69, why did it end? I can see this show going into the 70s, so why didn't it?

09-24-2003, 02:59 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,380	I believe the reason it was canned was because Jim Nabors didn't want to continue in the role of Gomer. The series last episode aired on 9-19-69 & his new series The Jim Nabors Hour debuted just six days later on the 25th, The series, also starred Frank Sutton & Ronnie Schell.
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09-25-2003, 05:23 PM	#4
reaness Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 14, 2002 Location: Cumberland, Maryland Posts: 44	I another web site i read. Jim said that they could have done another season or two, but they were running out of ideas, so they decide to quit, while they were still on top. And I disagree with George Linsey. Taking over. I'm sorry but Goober Pyle USMC. Just doesn't cut it for me. Irene

12-21-2003, 07:03 PM	#7
teeveenut Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 21, 2003 Posts: 6	I will always be a little upset at Jim for ending the show prematurely. The ratings were strong and they could have gone at LEAST two more seasons. Another 60-75 episodes to savor! I recall reading that they were considering going on with the show and retitling it "Sergeant Carter U.S.M.C.", but either Frank Sutton, the producers, or CBS decided against it. This is one show that I never get sick of. The only episodes I really didn't care for were the ones where Keenan Wynn plays a drunk, and an episode where Kathleen Freeman and Al (Grandpa) Lewis guest star as a feuding couple. The rest are timeless classics.

12-22-2003, 12:42 AM	#8
StarshipTrooper Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 29, 2002 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 44	Hey teeveenut, I actually liked the episode w/Keenan Wynn playing the drunk. I really thought that one was quite funnny. I agree with you about the one with Al Lewis and Kathleen Freeman as a couple, not that great of an episode. Probably my least favorite episode is the one where the teenage girl has a crush on Gomer.

12-22-2003, 01:11 AM	#9
teeveenut Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 21, 2003 Posts: 6	I vaguely remember the love-struck teenager episode. I seem to remember that Louann tipped Gomer off to the fact. I think you are correct about it. Don't get me wrong, I loved Keenan Wynn, just thought that this particular show was kind of a one-note episode. Pretty good batting average, though, 3 or 4 klinkers out of 150. There is usually a 2-5 year period when I am unable to view the series. Then they start airing again, and it is amazing how fresh the show remains! Can't wait until they start reappearing!!

04-20-2004, 09:04 PM	#11
algebra74 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2004 Posts: 337	Gomer Pyler USMC ran for five seasons from 1964-1969. For those of you who ask why they did not go on, I can tell you. The rating were good in its last season, and that is partly why they decided to call it quits. It is one's goal for a series to run and never jump the shark, and to end show while it is still on top (i.e. The Dick Van Dyke Show). If they were to go on for a couple more seasons, as mentioned before, we can be sure of the usage of many recycled scripts, along with the risk of the audience's being tired or bored with the characters.

01-15-2005, 11:13 AM	#13
roni4319 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2005 Posts: 11	I though I knew every episode -- I don't remember these two; tell me more about it? Veronica M. Cunningham http://www.Number1Superfood-OPRAHshow.com "'Success is helping others be successful who want it bad enough!"

01-15-2005, 11:17 AM	#14
roni4319 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2005 Posts: 11	Well, let's be honest, teens do get crushes on older men. I know I did. I liked the way Gomer handled it without hurting her feelings and finding a way to build her confidence with the boy she really liked. I respect your opinion though. The funniest part on that episode was when he was dancing! How hilarious. I have this one on tape and it got cut off, I wish I could get my hands on the whole series. Oh, thanks for sharing Romans 8:28! Veronica M. Cunningham http://www.Number1Superfood-OPRAHshow.com "'Success is helping others be successful who want it bad enough!"

08-10-2005, 04:44 PM	#15
sarastiles Sara Bauer..Maverick Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 05, 2005 Location: TN Posts: 132	thats true teens do get crushes on older men! Gomer handled that very well!