Gomer Pyle Learns a Bully

Season 1 - The end of the episode where Gomer has to deal with a bully.
EDIT: the name of the episode is literally "Gomer Learns a Bully" 🤦 m.imdb.com/title/tt0589954/
I expect the use of "learns" in this case is to mimic how Gomer would have used the word, which reflects his "backwoods / country" origins. Perhaps it was meant to highlight his supposedly simple nature and how he yet managed to solve the problem.

[@NSResponder]

I regret that I failed to appreciate this show when I was a kid. Gomer was a man of absolute integrity, and a great role model for men and boys of all ages.

[@lousialb8962]

It's true. It's too bad that they portrayed him as an idiot/laughing stock. That prevented people from being willing to follow his good example. Who'd want to be the brunt of jokes, since the audience was encouraged to laugh at and disparage him? Being "a Gomer Pile" was an insult, when it ought to have been a compliment. It's like someone WANTED people to suppress their own goodness for the fear of being mocked. Alas, it seems to have worked on far too many.

[@carolnahigian9518]

I wish Gomer would Educate my Cousinn-" W" the world biggest Brat& Bully. No onecan stand her.

[@tcowan13]

Not Really, Dude

[@lousialb8962]

@@tcowan13 It's unfortunate if you can't see that. I'm sorry that anyone has learned that integrity, self control, and kindness are not worth cultivating. I wish you peace

[@crazywayne7051]

I just don't get caught between gomer and Rock Hudson.

[@jasonlorphotofilms]

It warms my heart about what Gomer said at the end. "The big feller needed a lesson, but the little feller didn't." It just goes to show that he had the power to take down anyone, but he wasn't going to abuse it by using on those who don't deserve it. You're a good man Gomer.

[@Rixoli]

I'm reminded of a writing prompt that sums this up perfectly: A group of burglars try to break into a man's house and learn that a peaceful man is not harmless, he just prefers to be after a life as killer for hire.

[@TheFreeshoppinggenie]

@@Rixoli log r eear..

[@GoodmanTheatre-op5ry]

Gee, you're right

[@reggaemarley4617]

@@Rixoli That prompt is basically just John Wick.

[@robhamilton4736]

And you are as naive as Pyle was.

[@alanmorris7669]

Gomer Pyle was actually the very first Forrest Gump. Rest in peace, Jim Nabors. We will never forget you!

[@indridcold8433]

He has a great singing voice, as well.

[@grandmother1n]

Alan Morris They made Jim Manors look SO DUMB/STUPID on that show . . . No way could he have lasted in the REAL MARINES!!

[@grandmother1n]

Alan Morris Sorry. Jim Nabors.

[@Blaze_1961]

@@indridcold8433 My grandmother and I went to see him sing at Bush Gardens. I was 17 year old Black Sabbath kinda guy and I was amazed at how well he sung.

[@indridcold8433]

@@Blaze_1961 Ah, Black Sabbath. You were a kid when I was a kid. You would remember Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Twisted Sister, Korn, Gwar, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, Metallica, AC/DC, Ozzy, Motley Crüe, Poison, Ratt, Warrant, Skid Row, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Megadeath, Slayer, Quiet Riot, Queens Ryche, W.A.S.P.,Skid Row. Ah, good times with the classics. Today, Rock, heavy metal, Pop Rock, are just about dead. The original Rock N Roll is completely dead. Now stupid hip hop with a minor key repeating scale in the background over and over with so much auto tune it sounds like a robot is what is playing.

[@randquadrozzi5850]

If more people acted like Gomer the world would be a much better place.The dude had morals and stood by them.

[@henrybierman8431]

Except he had like 5 iq points

[@andrewjansen9702]

My great grandpa was a 3 war army infantryman who could kill an enemy soldier using anything as a weapon even if the room was empty. Yet when I was growing up and dealing with bullies in school, he always said fighting doesn’t solve problems, it usually creates a bigger one. Then he’d ask me “would you rather put out a fire with gas or water? I’ll take the latter.”

[@hagamapama]

@@henrybierman8431 Rather be friends with a rockhead who still knew right and wrong and understands virtue and kindness, than an amoral genius

[@jb6712]

IF the world was scripted as the show was, yes, it would be a somewhat better place. The "dude" had no such morals as this, it being only a bunch of lines written for him to follow. He "stood by" what he was given to act, nothing more, nothing less.

[@jaelge]

"Well Sir, you see? The big feller needed a lesson. And the little feller didn't". Gomer was wise. Loved this series, watched every one of them as a kid.

[@elvicare35]

Right on!!!!!

[@TS-qq7vr]

Forrest Gump liked it.

[@thedevilsadvocate5210]

Your inner gayness shining through

[@blueskye6372]

Very wise that Gomer. Rest in Paradise Jim Nabors now January 2019.

[@geminirat60]

words to live by!

[@mindeloman]

Curiously, Frank Sutton tried to join the Marine Corps but was rejected due to color blindness. He joined the US Army and participated in 14 assault landings as part of the signal corps. He rose to the rank of sargent and received a bronze star and purple heart medals.

[@matthewfarris8895]

Sargeant

[@tobyfitzpatrick3914]

@@matthewfarris8895 Actually, it is "sergeant".

[@mgwilliams1000]

There was the one where Pyle was taking his exam for promotion and kept pulling something out of his pocket before answering each question. The Major thought he was cheating, but it was only a picture of Sgt Carter smiling. Pyle aced the test.

[@philipspera4194]

March 20 miles then break and cold drink of salt water

[@kaitiscarlett9022]

Gomer was infinitely smarter and stronger than his persona made him look at first glance. This is meekness personified -- BEING strong enough to take someone down yet withholding your hand unless there is no other option.

[@user-tv1xj5ji6x]

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[@rbrb3625]

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[@jb6712]

Yes, he followed the script he was given to perfection, didn't he? But that's the actor, not the man, and was not how he was in real life.

[@johnschulz6080]

This was my wifes' idea of what the Marine Corps was when we first met, shortly after I went into the Marines. We still laugh about it. Great show.

[@martinholmes639]

Holy crap. Has your wife seen Full Metal Jacket yet ?

[@johnschulz6080]

Yes, and she's a little disturbed by what I laughed at in that movie.

[@thanos9846]

Semper.

[@robertcook2572]

@@martinholmes639 Like most things in life, I assume it lies somewhere in the middle...

[@veramae4098]

“The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!” Eleanor Roosevelt, addressing Marines. They cheered like crazy.

[@DavidAusman]

This episode demonstrates so many useful techniques for managing our lives that it should have won an education award. Such as making a first attempt at speaking reasonably and kindly with a person (and without judgement) and tell them directly what the problem is. It also explains that if that doesn't work then something stronger must be done. It also reveals how manipulating others behind the scenes without being upfront can go haywire and that it usually does not work in the end even if it seems like it did at first.

[@Gleethurman]

I love the timelessness of the Marine Corps. No matter the age or era, EVERY Marine can relate dearly to some parts of this skit.

[@floydpattersonii4996]

This was the most powerful clip unlike what you'd expect from this show. Its power comes from the integrity filled inner character of Gomer displayed here, a diversion from the typical "goofy guy" we got so used to. We see the depth of his humanity in how he handles the bully with compassion. Warms your heart. Whoever wrote this script caught us all off guard from what we'd usually expect from Gomer. And how refreshing it was.

[@pegbars]

Sutton was the real star of this show. His reactions and slow burns were priceless.

[@bigdaddy934]

I know! He took being a hot-head to a whole new level.

[@Alma_Gertrude]

I actually looked into Frank Sutton's background to see if he had been a Sargeant in real life. Nobody could have played that part better!

[@vishaltiwary4381]

@@Alma_Gertrude From what I recall he had served in the Army and had even been posted to Korea. But apparently he didn't qualify for the Marines (which he played as SGT Carter)!

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Sutton was a great actor, he defined the role for all to come.

[@djrdjr8888]

When I was a kid, every weeknight at 6pm was McHale's Navy, followed by Gomer at 630pm. Every day was pretty much the same. Come home from school, watch the end of Match Game, then Gilligan at 330pm, go outside, play til six, watch McHale and Gomer, eat dinner, then homework or listen to all the family fighting or arguing, then back to my buddies house across the street til curfew. Watched way too much TV as a kid. I think I've seen every episode of all these shows. Good memories.

[@craigvess7337]

Sounds like my neighborhood! Good innocent fun!! Does anyone remember playing kick the can in the cul -de- sac?? Good times back then!!!!

[@jeffreyrundle6034]

I was going to say the same thing everyone new each other, and didn't talk shit like they do now. The good life RIP , AND thanks, for keeping me entertain when I was a little boy, and now 6 kids later. 1 ex wife, 27 years with wife now , can't complain, (what good would it do) ha ha

[@FanFanBessie2]

Holy crap I LOVED McHale's Navy!!!😀

[@altha-rf1et]

with no VCRs or DVRs we had to be there to watch them or we miss them

[@shel7135]

Jim was a brilliant actor, Gomer still makes me laugh. As a kid in the eighties there were not many non cartoon shows I would watch, but always liked Gomer on nick-at-nite 😄 edit: spelling

[@harrymills2770]

I was a kid during its original run. Then it (and Gilligan's Isle) were re-run every afternoon after school. In those days, nobody knew Jim Naybors was gay. By your time, everybody knew and nobody cared. Things changed for the better in the meantime. Then they got a lot worse.

[@garyfrancis6193]

“Were”?

[@stevendaniels8652]

Nick-at- night.....man, i was a middle school kid much longer ago than i realized....your comment was the realization of that time. Lol "After these messages ...., we'll be right back!"

[@davejohnsen8540]

Met him once in real life. Nice, sweet man!

[@metamech7383]

Nick at nite was where it was at...I was more a fan of nick-at-nite than nickelodian. My kids love old tv shows because of that. RIP nick-at-nite & nickelodian.

[@Com005]

Sweet little story line. I like how Sarge is watching out for the men and not just being an a-hole.

[@lousialb8962]

It's pretty a-hole to punish the wrong person knowingly, to validate and encourage bullying behavior by not addressing it directly, and to further endanger the wronged party by expecting the victimized to address a bully (which is the Sargeant's responsibility) It's pretty a-hole to actively encourage his subordinate to break the rules then get angry and shout at him when he won't. It's pretty a-hole to disparage a good person doing the right thing as an "idiot.". It's pretty a-hole to get angry and shout when someone points out that he was wrong. Sarge is quite a large a-hole, actually. That people see him as not one is a big part of why a-holery persists and flourishes. It's been so normalized people don't even recognize it anymore.

[@paulfrost8952]

@@lousialb8962 I think you might have missed the point of the story, also their training to be US Marines the Sargeant won’t be there to hold their hand in some foreign land when their getting shot at.

[@Com005]

@@lousialb8962 He's allowing the men to work it out among themselves. If he orders the resolution then nothing will really be resolved and a teachable moment will be lost. In the end both the bully and Gomer learned a valuable lesson. The bully learned that there are consequences to his behavior and Gomer learned to stand up for himself.

[@rgconnergmail]

My step-father was an Army Drill Sarge. They were always looking out for the men, that was their second job. Their first job was to be hard on them. If they were hard on them then maybe they would survive a year in combat. (He was training boys to go to Viet Nam) ‘Train Hard, Fight Easy’ he used to say. (Also "Can't died in the ditch" but hey...)

[@gybx4094]

I remember watching this as a kid. There was always a great moral to the story, just like Andy of Mayberry. Believe it or not, people were actually human back then and everyone was a unique individual. I'm grateful that I lived during those times.

[@justinlecroy5217]

It depended on who you were if you were treated like a "human". Too many people act like their generation was so far above the next to come up.

[@henrygene5899]

No, not all people were 'human'. You didn't see any blacks then, and "Ellie" couldn't run for town council because "Women belong in the kitchen!. The good old days werent' really all that good - for everyone...

[@idmtztemp9211]

Too bad Howard took a hard left..

[@whatyousaidbud]

@Emily Bishop don't forget all the nuke dropping!

[@charlesandrews2360]

@@idmtztemp9211 He never took a "hard left". He was always a decent, thoughtful, intelligent person.

[@muzikluver2525]

Clean shows like this made people laugh without using profanity and vulgarity. That is pure genius!💯👍

[@KenMabie]

FUCK YEAH

[@billroasts6701]

Fuck you.

[@Catubrannos]

South Korean tv does this now but you have to put up with subtitles for the most part.

[@marcdemmon3020]

Fuck us derogatory term yuo seem to inspire a negative view

[@mondocjenson-dy8zd]

Will take these shows any day over todays TV

[@tyroneprice6642]

Frank Sutton a real life military person. He was very excellent in this sitcom Gomer Pyle.

[@msquaretheoriginal]

At that time, just about everyone of a certain age was a veteran. Ernest Borgnine played a Lt. Commander but he was actually a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy. In 'Hogan's Heroes" for example, all the actors playing Germans were not only Jewish, but were veterans of the US military.

[@tyroneprice6642]

@@msquaretheoriginal Thank you for reply.

[@philipspera4194]

Sgt Carter made this show great.

[@BoilerBloodline]

My grandmother who recently passed was just like Gomer (Jim Nabors) in real life. She was born in Alabama like Jim as well. She was the sweetest woman that ever lived. R.I.P. Grandma Gladys. You are missed very much...and Jim/Gomer.

[@davidjames1063]

Your Gramma sounds like she was 1 in a million !

[@kevynhansyn2902]

Roll Tide!

[@crotalusatrox7931]

I bet she was a joy to be around.

[@michaelosborne5239]

You couldn't help but love Gomer.

[@captain757747]

His BOYFRIEND felt the same way.

[@jubalcalif9100]

The character of Gomer Pyle was sweetness personified ! I don't think he had a cruel, vindictive, mean or selfish bone in his body ! A very heartwarming 60s sitcom !

[@schallrd1]

I was going to say the same.

[@jeffreyrundle6034]

And God he could he could SING

[@markldavis1]

@@captain757747 We had a joke in elementary school It started off as: Female(feminine voice, best with southern accent and inflection): why Gomer that's not my belly button Gomer : That's not my finger either Later it became: Man(male lower sounding voice): Why Gomer that's not my belly button Gomer: That's not my finger either

[@kckcmctcrc]

God, I used to love this show when I was a kid. My favorite episode was when they were doing survival training. All the men came back half starved from being out on their own for the weekend but Gomer comes back refreshed and had even gained weight. The Sargent thought he'd cheated by stashing food in the woods so he made Gomer do it again, this time however the Sarg went with him. It was then the Sarg realized Gomer could live off the land indefinitely. He could catch fish with his boot laces and knew which items he could eat. It was hilarious.

[@garyanderson9467]

I watched the show too, I don't see a damn thing wrong with having a moral lesson in shows, Our culture has basically gone to hell. I don't mean that in a religious sense.

[@StormyWeatherUK]

@@garyanderson9467 I swear all the old shows are much better than the crap on nowadays. We had the Adventures of Robin hood 1955-1960, Kung Fu, this, monty python. I haven't enjoyed a single film made this year except for Incredibles 2

[@jameslong105]

that was my fav episode as well

[@richludlam8993]

Yeah, I remember that episode. Even found tobacco and rolled cigars... Hilarious

[@josephhickman2789]

That's what being raised country does.

[@xray111xxx]

I miss great shows like this. Masters of the lesson while making us laugh with them and maybe with ourselves in a much less up tight time. The Bully was schooled. But the right way. Great stuff.

[@msquaretheoriginal]

The term "up tight" came from the 1960's. It was plenty up tight back then.

[@josephhickman4759]

Zen Master Gomer

[@josephhickman4759]

Talking to dimwitted fools only does brain damage...no one wins except who's standing and who's flat on ground.

[@josephhickman4759]

Five movements?

[@josephhickman4759]

Sort of like a proctorolgist exam

[@StormsandSaugeye]

Pyle always struck me as the person you kind of want to despise for being slow and seeming dim witted. But once you put aside your biases and listen to him, you realize there's wisdom in his words and a recognition that people aren't inherently bad. You wind up seeing that he gives everyone a fair shake and does not think badly of anyone.

[@harrymills2770]

He was also a doofus. Just honest as the day is long and gentle as a lamb. Plus he had some hidden strengths, like his singing voice and his bayou toughness.

[@taitano12]

He's a good example of how you don't have to be intelligent to be smart. Intelligence is the ability to comprehend and absorb knowledge, and the ability to solve puzzles and make connections. Wisdom and smarts are the ability and desire to see the big picture, apply what you do know, perceive what is not readily apparent, and have the emotional strength to challenge your own notions.

[@edwardharrison9714]

It's called country dumb... to you city folks

[@edwardharrison9714]

I remember the drill instructor picking out Gomer Pyle on our first day.... I had to Rack next to the poor goofy bastard.... the D I rode him hard I tried my best to help him as the bunk mates around him.... but I have to say it took all I had not to laugh when the DI was going up and down his goofy ass....😬

[@michaelgrace1040]

@@taitano12 Ya, it took a lot of very intelligent writers to make that happen.

[@robertasta6293]

sgt. Carter was the star in my opinion he knew how to play his part

[@paulleckner8235]

He was a retired USMC sgt. He stormed the beach at Iwo Jima.

[@robertasta6293]

Paul Leckner thanks for your reply I didn't know that

[@paulleckner8235]

We are here to help each other. I have received so much info. I will never be able to pay it back!!

[@danielbenedict8818]

Robert Asta, The Sargent and Gomer played off each other; without either of them, there would not have been any comedy nor any show!

[@swk38]

a 35 days of intense combat at Iwo Jima

[@libertatus]

You just know when Frank Sutton auditioned for the part of Sgt. Carter he blew the competition away.

[@3912James]

libertatus He was the 1960s version of Lee Erney.

[@robertallen6710]

..Erney was the 60's version of Erney...

[@Kevinegan1]

It's Ermey, not Erney.

[@untetheredmuse2710]

Frank Sutton was born for Sgt. Carter! Gomer was born to be Gomer Pyle USMC!

[@threalismaradona9899]

@@3912James True but Lee was the real deal

[@briancarpenter4111]

Jim Nabor had a beautiful singing voice too! Too bad we don’t have a wholesome show like this today.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Loved how positive yet annoying Gomer Pyle could be. Lol. Such an inspirational and moral show. Hard to find this these days. Thank goodness for channels like YT where you can re- watch old shows all you want. Hope it continues. Thanks.😍

[@davidjames1063]

Morals ? Impossible to find today. The zionists consider that a dirty word !

[@saiyongdawn7756]

@@davidjames1063 Consider what a dirty word, 'morals'? Why would they? 🤔

[@davidjames1063]

@@saiyongdawn7756 Morals, like "Family Values", or "Right and Wrong" are contrary to Agenda goals.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

@@davidjames1063 These days no surprise there. ☝️

[@3912James]

Frank Sutton....before Lee Erney. RIP to both men.

[@busaman5261]

So many funny episodes. One of my favorites was when Gomer was tasked with painting the communication truck camouflage. But some hippies showed up and they painted the truck with flowers. Sgt Carter blew a gasket, but when the captain showed up. He congratulated both Gomer and the Sgt for job well done.

[@malcolmbrewer]

I miss those magical years of Television and regret that my children never enjoyed the simplicity, the humour, and the moral lessons they espoused.

[@brainards11]

These shows are classics and can learn so much about life! Amazing stories! God bless Gomer Pyle...a legend!

[@WildWing-wl7nj]

The big feller needed a lesson. The little fellow didn't. Gomer was pretty good.

[@jamesedwards2237]

Gomer was absolutely correct!

[@mishawakapost2681]

RIP Jim Nabors.

[@Ladiesandgentlemen121]

i stood 20 feet from him back in 19992 at opryland hotel he was talking to a group of 3 people, i should have introduced my self

[@calebray4168]

I like how the DI cares about Pyle but he’s pained at every turn because helping Pyle is a pain.

[@thinkcivil1627]

This was one of the few shows that my entire family always watched together.

[@johnconnors1112]

Back when all American shows had a moral to the story. Peace. Jc.

[@robertschaffer1598]

Exactly the shows today are crap.

[@bluemarshall6180]

John Connors 111 Hi Grandpa.

im glad we got metv and they only got old shit on

[@harpseal9234]

OH my feels

[@JohnRohoboth]

before mother fucking liberals.

[@Enigma758]

Gomer's last line was brilliant.

[@harrymills2770]

Almost like they planned it. The pugil sticks episode was epic to us kids.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

I remember seeing this when I was a kid. And I remember my mother explaining to me that the bully deserved it.

[@1moredayof]

The character Gomer Pyle was a great person. One time he was set up on a blind date with a woman who worked in a nightclub. It was all part of a joke on Gomer. The woman was not accustomed to men treating her very nice, but after an evening with Gomer, who showed her total respect and courtesy, the woman was feeling like a queen!

[@shirleylopez7811]

Nice

[@hagamapama]

That sounds like Gomer all right. He's the character that you're supposed to laugh at, then they make you feel bad for laughing.

[@sweetpealee056]

He was always a gentleman...and he was gay so that was quite a prank!

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

Frank Sutton was a GREAT Sergeant Carter! R.I.P.

[@terryhollands2794]

The big fella needed a lesson, the little fella didn't.

[@3912James]

terry hollands ..and the Sgt's reaction had me laughing.

[@danmaynard5631]

I am still laughing while trying to type!

[@tfaber9394]

"Little fella" and "Big fella" are conspicuous terms relative to societal perception that "bigger" equals more powerful and superior in combat. As a person with a degree in History from a pretty decent University, it might surprise you to know that stocky "mid-range" sized Gladiators were often the more successful. The taller, and the "big" but fat larger guys were slower, the short guys were well, lacked reach, and power behind the hit, but were quicker. It all depends - style of fighting, combat weapons involved, size of the opponent, and other various factors. There is a preconceived notion by society that the size of a man is relative to his ability to fight and protect. I have studied 5 martial arts for over 45 years. American Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Burmese Bando, 2 types of Gung Fu, and Aikido. Being a "big feller" or a "small feller".... has absolutely nothing to do with what it takes to be an effective fighter. Size, reflexes, training, ...and heart. Is what makes a good fighting opponent. Not size. ....Why does it matter anyway? I fight for fun, not for food, or a mate. It's the 21st Century ! If you encounter a person still in the cave-man days, run !!! If you can't, drive your heel at a 45 degree angle at his knee as hard as you can, until you hear the ligaments snap. Just be warned - the courts may deem it "excessive force" or "special training", and you may still wind up in prison. Fighting in anger is bad news...invite the guy to the gym or dojo the next day, when he sobers up. They never do. But is de-escalates the situation. I hope this helps somebody out there.

[@nikolozgilles]

the plot is actually pretty good and straight to the point, most modern characters would usually be put through 3 times of failing miserably before having the moral of the story drilled into their thick heads

[@edibiteezy4856]

morals are lost on modern times

[@texashalf-blood247]

I was too young to understand the reruns of this show. But, man! It's amazing the awesome moral lessons in these shows that you haven't seen since before my generation X. Thank God we had Gomer's generation to teach us at home. Not anything like the true Marine Corps, but awesome lessons about life. Semper Kill!

[@erichannes6392]

This was one of my favorite tv series as a youth. It was stupidly funny!

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

So much of CBS' programming was that way. From The Beverley Hillbillies to Green Acres......just plain stupid funny.

[@bishlap]

as corny as many episodes were, there was usually a message of decency that wasn't stupid at all.

[@elvicare35]

And oh so close to my real life experience, except Gomer handled everything A LOT better than me!!!!!

[@GlorifiedTruth]

Every time I see something I like on KZbin, I post the same comment: "The past was wonderful, and today sucks."

[@gretagarbolini8721]

If there were still TV shows like this the world would be a better place.

[@meltedplasticarmyguy]

I remember the pugil sticks fondly. Kind of like what was shown here I was paired with another recruit what I had some bad blood with. As a civilian I was discouraged to fight bullies, but when I joined it was game on. I released all the anger and frustration of all the years of being picked on onto this one individual. We didn't go 3 rounds, after I knocked him down I continued to beat him until I was pulled off. No, permanent damage because of all the padding but his cockiness was taken down a peg or two. Nobody thought that a scrawny boy from Ohio could take on a behemoth from... I forget where he was from. It was actually from that point on I found out that I had a knack for combatives.

[@MC-mh2ju]

No hugs and kisses afterwards?

[@meltedplasticarmyguy]

@@MC-mh2ju Nope, and if by some chance I would see him again, even years after the fact I would avoid him like the plague. This one was bad news. He came from a place where he thought he was the top dog, there is always someone bigger and meaner... or just had enough BS.

[@eilidhbell7007]

I wish there were still cute, innocent TV shows like this.

[@elvicare35]

One of my all time favourite shows!!!!!

[@manaharav]

Not really, different era... at least YOU look cute.....

[@guitarofdestiny]

manaharav 💦💦💦 here's some water for your thirsty ass lol

[@wolvenwood]

I do, too. I'm 64 and remember all those good shows like that, but they also had a moral to them, too, just like this story. Pyle was different simply because he tried to live with a loving attitude towards all, that's why no one understood him.

[@eilidhbell7007]

@@wolvenwood I'm 20 years old and I only like the older shows. I also like the Beverly Hillbillies and Leave it to Beaver and Andy Griffith,etc. I'm trying to find all of them on DVD 😎

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

What I used to love about this show and others from the 60s is that there was always a moral to a story and a depiction of virtuosity. The good ol' days

[@bigdaddy934]

Yes. Now it's all debasement and transformers masquerading as entertainment.

[@edwardharrison9714]

Unfortunately a long time forgotten...

[@MrTsuruta1000]

Although Pyle put a whipping on him with the bayonet exercise, in the actual millitary, a guy like that would have earned a 'blanket party,' a beat down from all in the squad.

[@tenfourproductionsllc]

Pyle handled it well, he didn't squeal even though Sgt Carter knew exactly what was going on and even encouraged a blanket party but Pyle chose his moment and then taunted the hell out of the bully.

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

My high school English teacher learned I had joined the Marines on delayed entry. I went to class but no one was in the classroom. So I checked my watch and room number and after 5 minutes no one showed up in the classroom. So as I was walking out the classroom, all of a sudden, the theme song came on along with the show and classmates came out the coat closest laughing. Great moment. Semper Fi USMC 1977-1990

[@joshythehand2960]

I didn't.. But a LOT of my classmates went into the corps because of our beloved vice principle. He had done his 20 , received a masters in education after he got out, and became our vp. And EVERYONE loved this guy. Even at 45 he still benched 400 lbs.. Turns out he inspired an entire gen at our school. I heard the recruiter say that in 2 years more folks had enlisted in the marines coming out of our h.s. than had enlisted the previous 25 years lol. Shows me that other young men wanted to develop character like his.

[@thistlegal2154]

Great story and thank you for your service

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

@@joshythehand2960 I'm sure he did some recruiting duty in his 20 years of service. Sounds like a great person. Thanks for sharing. Semper Fi.

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

@@thistlegal2154 thank you, I appreciate it. 😎🙏

[@tonymontano6898]

"Behave Yourself, Attractively!" ~ Gomer :----]]

[@jaelge]

Words of wisdom.

[@tonymontano6898]

The Wisdom Of Gomer Pyle! :----) "Fool Me Once, Shame On You! Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me!" ~ Gomer Pyle

[@lostsoul3154]

Sutton served in the Pacific theatre, WWII. Took part in 14 assault landings -- ARMY.

[@marksymbala1193]

Patrick Joseph who cares.

[@jimmykey5921]

Patrick Joseph .Yes he did and was decorated. I grew up across the street from him. He would bring food an out to us kids. His wife's name was Toby. She was awsome.

[@wesleyalan9179]

I care to know these facts, thanks!

[@wesleyalan9179]

Keith B444 Jeep Rubicoon!! ....lol!

[@mikepotter5071]

He attended Austin Pea University in Clarksville Tennessee. Some real tough guys come and go through that town.

[@adamfitzgerald911]

"The art of fighting, without fighting"

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

"Show me shum of it." "We can take dis boat."

[@Ken4Pyro]

I just love the way the whistle falls from Frank Sutton's mouth. Epic.

[@johnkato4138]

I met Jim Nabors a couple times. He was as nice and humble as you can see in the show. RIP.

[@sludge4125]

That’s nice to know. I always liked the guy.

[@johnmagill9496]

I never met Jim but I did meet his cousin John. He looked JUST like Jim and had the same voice, but not as much of a southern accent. He was part of a group visiting a large church that some of my family went to in about 1970, he stayed at my Uncle's home. Great piano player and singer, also a super nice guy.

[@brianarbenz1329]

I was on the infield of the Indy Speedway in 1994 for the Brickyard 400 and Jim Nabors zoomed by me in an EV cart. No time for me even to say, "Shazaam" to him, but I smiled and he smiled back. It was great, if too brief.

[@mightymikethebear]

I have watched most of this series over the years and I noticed that the early episodes were a little more realistic than the latter. When Gomer mentioned the other recruit's behavior may have something to do with the then current world situation he may have been referring to the war in Vietnam. It is funny how Gomer was so often a good problem solver.

[@carminemurray6624]

So true 👍 👌

[@tommyriam8320]

'The early episodes' regardless of genre, general subject matter dealt with, etc. of most television programs are 'a little more realistic'. Producers try harder in the beginning, then once the show attracts not just a core audience but broadens its appeal, perhaps, garners an accolade or two(God forbid a particular character takes off in popularity) ...well, then most everyone involved in the deal grows complacent, lazy ; fat even ...at that point any "realism" that may have originally been associated with the production goes , for the most part, right out the window. Sad, but I've witnessed this "phenomenon" take place countless times over the years - "Happy Days" comes to mind as one of the more egregious and since , celebrated offenders but, again, as I say there are so many examples that it would require a bit of time and energy to document them properly.

[@markj.stovall4969]

Yeah show went downhill last 2 seasons

[@martyschleder]

Gomer never would have gotten away with some of his antics. Like bringing an infant in the barracks.Being real buddy buddy with the Sargeant. Going on double dates with him and Carter. The first few episodes were more realistic of the Marines.

[@dreamarcher4018]

I could use Gomer’s advice right at the moment!

[@marvinabigby5509]

I now remember how much I liked this show as a kid ty

[@johnmcculloch5736]

I remember seeing Gomer Pyle USMC one of the great shows. Sarg was a veteran from WW11 in his own right.

[@einfussganger]

"Sgt. Carter - did you order the CODE RED?" "You're DAMNED RIGHT I DID!"

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

You can’t handle the truth!

[@jimscribner8314]

When I had just made SGT in the Army I nearly got myself in some serious trouble. This little punk PFC in my section was seriously drunk and creating a disturbance late one night so the Charge of Quarters asked me to get him to bed before he got written up. I got him up the stairs to his bunk and the kid starts swinging at me and pops me in the nose so I slapped his face a couple times trying to bring him back to reality and next morning he reported ME to the Commander for hitting him. I could have been in serious trouble but I explained that I was just trying to snap him out of his drunken state of mind and the First Sergeant says to the Captain that it seemed to him I had just seen too many WW2 movies about how to treat shell shock victims having a fit and said he'd give a talk on the subject to all the NCO's so the Captain just told me not to do it again. Privately my Platoon Sergeant who was an ex-biker from Arizona with spiderweb tattoos on his elbows and pretty much everybody else who heard about it loved the idea of me going all George Patton on this punk because I was always totally by the book and they always thought I was too nice to everybody, In my personal opinion if somebody is physically attacking you its stupid to have regulations saying you can't hit them back in defending yourself but I've seen good NCO's get busted just for doing that.

[@Thunder_Dome45]

I would have PT'd him until he died. I'm basically a military genius because I've seen like all the movies. Run him about 20 miles while you ride in a jeep, and he'll learn.

[@tugginalong]

If someone hit me in the nose I don’t believe I could not attack them. As to how much force I use, would depend on the situation. I think you maintained self control and did a fine job with that punk.

[@TXRBL]

As a retired and disabled Old Corps Marine seeing what we were brings tears to my eyes. Semper Fi brothers and sisters. I love you and would still, as I am, broken, give my life’s blood like water for you and our beloved Corps.

[@ViktoriousDead]

Chill out feller

[@julianhermanubis6800]

@@ViktoriousDead Have some respect.

[@srvfan454]

What kind of jerk would be mean to Gomer? He's a friend to everyone he meets!

[@tbone9347]

Especially if they would let him put their ding ding in his grill.

[@samuelcantley5500]

Democratic party

[@Eddie62070]

D-bags who look for easy-targets

[@jamesanthony5681]

Frank Sutton was great in his role. And in shape! An ex-marine himself.

[@justinlecroy5217]

He was in the Army. The Marines rejected him.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@justinlecroy5217 I stand corrected.

[@tommytruth7595]

Frank Sutton did not spend one day in the Marines.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@tommytruth7595 Yup. My mistake.

[@baronvonnembles]

"The big feller needed a lesson and the little feller didn't" wisdom from Gomer Pyle.

[@laurencelevine3955]

If everyone followed Gomer’s advice, it would be a better world. Andy and Barney would be proud of him.

[@jonlennon3348]

We were glued to the tube every single week watching this and other shows.It was just a great show.

[@expandingknowledge8269]

I grew up watching all these type of sitcoms. They portrayed a gentler time in rural America. A time of real American values. I will always look back with fondness on these shows, and how America once was !

[@gary9346]

You mean the propaganda that never happened?

[@robertcook2572]

@@gary9346 I reckon real life for most is closer to this than it is to that which is portrayed in TV and the movies...

[@gary9346]

@@robertcook2572 It sure is nice to be white, huh?

[@robertcook2572]

@@gary9346 Yes! All other colours are welcome to join us in our world. It's your choice.

[@gary9346]

@@robertcook2572 Nice dog whistle there.

[@mikevaluska7313]

In my Army the bully would've gotten a blanket party, soap Ina sock, about the head and face. That'll teach you.

[@-ray-h]

I still watch Gomer every night... Andy of Mayberry too... can't get enough of this good wholesome living... miss those days...

[@yoshshmenge294]

Every time I see the name Andy Griffith the whistling intro always pops into my head.

[@Questor-ky2fv]

Thanks for this great post! I watched the show many years ago. This video segment was packed with humor and wisdom. 😄🤗

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

RIP Jim Nabors and Frank Sutton. You both were great.

[@cleopatrasiuman8089]

If Sgt carter had heart issues this part he plays here didnt help he was angry all the time the energy had to be high on acting he was the star here funny i love it when he runs or laughs RIP🌹🌹🌹 mr sutton &Gomer i love goober also thank you for posting these episodes

[@daviddriggs5552]

loved Gomer Pyle

[@maitlandmoore6426]

Gomer Pyle was an unsung hero , he was what your daddy stood for. He was what was deep down in every person that had integrity . Something that is missing today . Now it's all about impressions and being a tough guy , most tough guys I've encountered fell like wet news paper . C.C.P. Virus

[@gesundheit602]

What a wonderful era of tv this was.. great actors and always a good message. Although this series was ending around the time I was born, I always enjoyed the reruns as a kid. Probably had something to do with why I joined the Marine Corps later on. 🙂

[@bigdad1211]

Awesome show! Loved it as a kid and I still watch! ❤️

[@SailorAllan]

Gomer should NOT be calling Sgt. Carter "sir"--he is NOT an officer.

[@personalinformation9963]

Don't call me sir; I work for a living.

[@davogifman542]

I remember watching this with my grandparents back in the 70's Thank you for the upload,and the memories. It was awesome; from about 4pm til 7pm. My grandparents moved from there recliners to the couch with me,and we watch Gilligan's Isle, Gomer Pyle USMC,Gunsmoke,and M.A.S.H. Thanks Icha for the throwback.

[@tommyriam8320]

'... _their_ recliners..."

[@williamkopko5775]

Great episode Thanks for finding this great gem

[@pdshiff]

Sergeant Carter just called a "code red".

[@paulleckner8235]

Yer d-mn right I did. You can't handle the truth!

[@TonyfromBham]

We want the Sarge up on that wall. We need him on that wall.

[@hellaintabadplacetobe6300]

Jim Nabors....also a Hell of a Singer.! RIP.

[@oscans7084]

I'm enjoying this a lot more than I expected. Not sure why I started watching, but really glad I have.

[@patrickeyon6292]

The man had a great voice as well as being funny.

[@DeSoccerRefMan]

gomer sure had words of wisdom

[@jimquantic]

the character did not have a true, mean bone in his body, a good, morale show

[@elvicare35]

Great guy...and Seargent Carter too!!!!!

[@justincase1919]

Scott Burry The original Forest Gump.

[@roadmaster720]

gomer's words of wisdom --- slurp, gargle and gulp with his "husband".

[@coye10]

Remember how these shows all had a life lesson? TV needs this again but their trying to change everything around us to believe what is wrong is right.

[@trevorjennings721]

Hello Coye, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus?

[@andrewlee5948]

Great show, wish we had them today.

[@wordforthespirit7852]

There was one episode where they were in a survival course and pile was so good at being country that he and sarge actually gained weight instead of losing weight.

[@videolabguy]

Gomer has a pure heart.

[@alanwhit5429]

Loved Gomer as a kid ... great job Jim

[@ranchan215]

I used to watch reruns in the 80's on are big black and white TV when I was little so many great memories of shows like this

[@donschmidt8203]

Another underrated talent from the great Andy Griffith show. Disarms a bully with mere words. Sometimes the greatest courage required is to be the peace maker.

[@MareShoop]

He was far from underrated. He had his own show an an excellent singing career.

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

Sad news, RIP Mr Nabors

[@MrPAULONEAL]

WilsonEatsASMR Most of the guys seen in the opening scene of the series were killed in Vietnam...

[@bold810]

WilsonEatsASMR Mr. Nabors' Rogerhood.

[@dick_richards]

Paul O'Neal -Dang......

[@KutWrite]

Or... Da Nang

[@jtleon7086]

Paul O'Neal ....there was around 10 to 11 guys, how many do you think were killed in Vietnam?

[@prayingmantis6777]

This was the most action packed episode I ever saw. Frank Sutton was really playing the part.

[@LargestClassifieds]

9:20 End scene with Gomer's answer is very thought provoking.

[@veronicaleyba929]

I love Gomer and his wholesome ways

[@RolandLowhorn]

I watch show because Marine Corps uniforms Frank Sutton did a good job respect in uniform

[@brandonsheaffer5035]

Pvt Pyle and forest gump seem like they share a blood line

[@jimscribner8314]

Definitely a connection between Gomer and Forrest,

[@winstonmiller9649]

@@jimscribner8314 We in UK didn't realize that Private Pyle was a character from American popular tv, when the Marine sergeant in the Vietnam era war film, drives some if his recruits insane. Eventually the one nicknamed pvt Pyle shoots and kills his fellow recruits. Matthew Modine's character just managed to save the day. It may have been "Full Metal Jacket"??

[@jimscribner8314]

@@winstonmiller9649 Yes. Full Metal Jacket was the film. The DI nicknamed the fat psycho "Gomer Pyle" as a reference to the Jim Nabors character My old man was a DI in the Marine Corps and loved the TV show. When he took a psyhhological test to be a DI the shrink told him he had slight schizophrenic tendencies and my old man asked if that would prevent him from being a DI the shrink said "Oh no...that's one of the things the Marines LOOK FOR in DI's." Seriously basic training is basically a sort of stress test to find out who's likely to go nuts under the emotional stress of combat I went through twice in the Army...once in 1972 and once when I reenlisted in 1984. I never had any personal desire to join the USMC which I tend to agree with my mother stands for "Uncle Sam's Mental Cases" but as a 101st Airborne veteran I clearly am in no position to be questioning anybody else's sanity. :)

[@winstonmiller9649]

Yep!! Indeed!! 👍🏽🤣💕🤝

[@nocturnalemission6822]

@@jimscribner8314 Now adays all a simple case of anxiety will disqualify you at MEPS.

[@blacksupra001]

this is the first clip i have ever seen of this show and it is AMAZING !!!

[@TimRHillard]

Man, I loves this show and Andy Griffith. Watching this, made me mad until Gomer squared that ahole up. What a fantastic show, with good values, morals, loyalty and integrity. They don't make'em like that anymore.