Jim Nabors - Behind the Scenes with host Matt Lauer

[@mustangtoo]

I know this has been out here for a while but Thank You for posting. We lost a treasure when Jim Nabors passed. This presentation is wonderful and set the tone for my week. We need more people like Mr. Nabors. Thanks again for sharing.

[@dawnnicolas7617]

What a sweetheart of a,Man. Your genuine kindness just oozes out of you! I loved watching you on television as a child! 😇💜 May you RIP! Thank you for the treasured memories! 💜

[@carolsquitieri550]

God bless this amazing, talented, loving man. We were blessed with his presence. 1930-2017

[@cherylosborne8857]

This was an awesome tribute to Jim Nabors.

[@WonderWhatHappened]

When I was little my dad (who was a 30 year marine) used to love to watch Gomer Pyle. He would laugh which was notable because he was always a serious man. I used to run around the house screaming "Citizen Arrest, Citizen Arrest" which drove my mom crazy. Thank god for reruns of The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. which I still enjoy today.

[@thinkcivil1627]

What a great human being. People have no idea how much of his time and money that he donated back to different communities. That's because Jim gave without making a production out of it. I grew up in the late 50s and the 60s; during a time when social views were very different than the world we now live in. The world would be a much better place if we all treated others with the respect and kindness that he showed.

[@ronaldmayle1823]

I grew up in the 60s, too. The riots, Vietnam war, blacks riding on the back of buses and assassinations of JFK and others. Where is the respect and kindness you are talking about?

[@thinkcivil1627]

@@ronaldmayle1823 I grew up in a small town (3,000 people). No one locked their doors and neighbors watched over each other. I have good memories of growing up in that atmosphere. Today, I live in a large city and when I go back to my home town, it is a different atmosphere and is much different. The growing up in a small town are the memories I was talking about. Yes, all of those things you mentioned happened and it's a sad chapter in history. But, why stop there? Go back a little further to Korea, WWII, the Great Depression, WWI, the Civil War, slavery, displacement of Native Americans, the fight to become independent as a country, etc. Society is constantly changing and the hope is that we learn from it and grow. You have 2 choices: Learn from it and become a better person (which means you can still find joy in life and good memories), or you can stay angry about the ugly things that happened throughout history. People who stay in the injustices of the past, instead of seeing progress in society, will remain angry and not allow the nation to learn and heal. We've elected a black president, along with other strides in the right direction in society. You can help educate people, or you can stay bitter. It's your choice. As Dr Martin Luther King Jr said: "Anger only tears down and destroys".

[@ronaldmayle1823]

@@thinkcivil1627 I agree, but so many people have a romanticized memory of the past. Today, we have 24 hours 7 days a week of news so the networks and cable have to invent "news." Now it seems like more is happening then long ago when we only had news once a day. I served in the military in the 60s, and I saw hate first hand. People are the same in every generation. The good and the bad, and there are a lot more good people in this world than bad. We just notice the bad more.

[@thinkcivil1627]

@@ronaldmayle1823 I agree. Back when we were kids, there were 3 TV networks and the news was professionally broadcast as it happened and without an agenda. Now, there are so many channels and the news is 24/7, with a format that is more like a political talk show. The news has become so sensationalized and biased (both ways) that I stopped watching all network television. Nice talking to you. Take care.

[@ronaldmayle1823]

@@thinkcivil1627 Thanks, take care.

[@craigjohnson4302]

One of the most beloved entertainers of his time. As much love as he received, he gave back, even more so. Just goes to show you, that a really great entertainer can be a really good person... take note Hollywood.

[@floydroadheroes]

THanks for this. Learned alot about a legend of screen! What a wonderful person! The world needs more people in the spotlight to be like this man! THanks Carol Burnett for giving the world more time with this remarkable man! Love Gomer Pyle still to this day and his legacy will live on. May he be resting in peace happily, knowing he brought the world so much joy!

[@swedeblueeyes76]

Everybody loved Jim Nabors he was so kind and so talented .

[@dianawoolnough2987]

Really miss this MAN, so kind, so good, so very talented. Truly a gift to all of us.

[@lazybelphegore6748]

I live in Indianapolis and the people here have always loved Jim Nabors. We certainly miss him coming here every year for the 500 parade and he would sing before the race. He had a reputation among the hotel and racetrack staff as a very generous, kind person.

[@ajudylee]

One of my favorite memories is meeting him when I was 17... He set the standard for gentlemen.

[@eileenstehr7680]

….and, also GAY???? Sick!!!!!

[@kevinknight8889]

Definitely love Jim Nabors...I grew up on the West SIDE of INDY..Still in the city..and the 500 is not..nor never will be the same..WITHOUT JIM NABORS TOM CARNEGIE AJ FOYT....

[@Christian_Girl120]

Jim Nabors was a wonderful comic and singer. I used to watch Gomer Pyle all the time and would just laugh like crazy. He never forgot where he came from and I respect any actor or performer who remains humble and grounded. He was a wonderful guy and funny as all get out. RIP Jim. You were awesome.

[@axiomist4488]

He was a fine, decent, human being. We were lucky to have him in our lives. He made this world a better place . RIP, Jim , thank you .

[@tonimasson3226]

The very best show I ever saw in Hawaii was with Jim Nabors. He was wonderful. I had taken my 6 year old nephew and my mom and we were at his show. When he came out on stage my little nephew stood up on his chair and pounded on my mom's shoulder and yelled with excitement,' "Gramma, Gramma, Look ... It's Gomer Pyle". Everyone laughed including Jim Nabors. He is the very best and I have loved him forever.

[@pamlaw5959]

I have admired him for years and loved his voice God Bless Jim Nabors and thanks

[@mvss4686]

Sylacauga, Alabama, is still a sleepy, little town but people there and in all of Alabama are still proud of the fact that Jim Nabors had such a great career in show business. He was a huge talent. The Andy Griffith Show and all of its characters are still favorites here and always will be.

[@luvjesuslee2033]

I liked Andy Griffith show better when Gomer was on. Lol Such a Wonderful Man. It would be so nice to have so many of the good ones back. But I'm sure he & others are in Heaven & No Desire to return. Rest in Peace 🕊️💞🕊️

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

Probably the most humble, down to earth actor of all time.

[@alicelowder1050]

Truly a joy. See you in the kingdom Jim.❤

[@howardlangford8087]

Always entertaining, and a great person.

[@margiethompson9845]

@@alicelowder1050 OP

[@rogeradkins7497]

You are so right

[@rogeradkins7497]

Love him to death

[@thinkingcapon64]

I have. An everlasting love for Jim Nabors and Carol Burnett... Golleeee. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lesleyarellano5499]

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!

[@mwilliams1330]

Jim and Carol could make nearly everyone they worked with look special, together they were gold.

[@pamelatibbetts7147]

Citizens arreuust!! Citizens arreuust!!

[@bpp325]

Jim is an inspirational character. Great story. Great personality. Great entertainer and a extremely intelligent & gentle soul.Thank you for this.

[@debbieschultz9768]

Thank you for this wonderful trip down memory lane. He was such a funny man. Comedy back then was outstanding. Comedy like this will never come back. Nothing today makes me laugh like I laughed in the good old days. He’s truly a wonderful man and he will be missed. RIP Mr. Nabors!!

[@jjc7582]

And such a nice guy, too. Always a pleasure to find out someone who could possibly be just a tad overly proud of himself is still just a regular guy who would stop and help you change your flat tire. Miss you Mr. Nabors.

[@denisebomar9279]

Jimmy Nabors' seriousness and true personality came out in his singing! He was the greatest!

[@kevindoran9271]

People have made fun of Jim many times over the years. But no one can deny his talent. RIP Jim! Still love you.

[@igotstaknow]

Did he spread or get HIV?

[@lynnjohnson1239]

CauseAndEffect , You ought to be ashamed of yourself.

[@billadams8086]

@@lynnjohnson1239 he was gay right ?

[@lynnjohnson1239]

bill adams , Why are you asking me that?

[@billadams8086]

@@lynnjohnson1239 I am just trying to be funny

[@judie5354]

I really enjoyed this video. I didn't know that much about Mr. Nabors other than the sitcoms and that he could sing. I learned from this video that he was a extraordinary and remarkable kind person, that he was so welled loved by so many people. A great thing about Mr. Nabors was that he didn't let Hollywood change him and he didn't get caught up in all that Hollywood junk.

[@karenbrown2135]

I always loved his shows. What an amazing man.

[@carolbrown2501]

Thoroughly enjoyed thus. Thank you!

[@carolbradshaw6105]

Golly and Shazam! I just loved that wonderful man! What a big talent.

[@KAH5371]

I'd rather watch Gomer Pile every night instead of the crap they call "television shows" today. I want escapism and NOT reality shows! We need more of Jim's kind of shows, and Carol Burnett's, too.

[@donmiller2908]

You could always try movies. Or even reading a book!

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

@@donmiller2908 The movies are much different today, too

[@donmiller2908]

@@dallasbrubaker6054 - I agree, but I honestly believe that there is enough diversity in film, both foreign and domestic, that you should be able to watch films that you won't find objectionable

[@bluecollarlit]

You can watch classic movies.

[@jameysummers1577]

Absolutely!

[@beverlywaits7663]

Y'ALL RIGHT ABOUT THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW I'M STILL WATCHING AND LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE!!T THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I END MY NIGHT!THANKS FOR THESE SHOWS!!WONDERFUL

[@andreabutts8697]

Beverly Waits mama's family different strokes facts of life bonanza rifle man Brady bunch Laverne and Shirley threes company eight is enough in the heat of the night Spencer for hire Hart to Hart Fantasy Island Murder She Wrote The Love Boat flipper Grizzly Adams The Dukes of Hazzard BJ Mckay and his best friend bear Sheriff Lobo what's happening Welcome Back Kotter WKRP in Cincinnati too close for comfort and the list continues The Bionic Man The Bionic Woman The Incredible Hulk Charlie's Angels Wonder Woman Batman and Robin

[@lynnjohnson1239]

Andrea Butts , You're a true devotee to the classics on TV. Great job listing them BTW.

[@lyncressler2608]

Me too ! Been watching Andy griffin every day !

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

We have to thank Andy Griffith for giving us Gomer Pyle. Imagine someone with no ego wanting someone else to succeed. It's beautiful. Remember the episode when Gomer is about to be fired as a marine and Andy goes to the military base and saves the day and pretends that Gomer is the son of the big General!

[@debraclay2281]

And Gomer got the singing part that Barney was to sing. His voice was wonderful, as was he.

[@Cavallaro2376]

Rest in peace, Jim Nabors, you will be missed by your loyal fans who remember you as Gomer Pyle USMC

[@allisonbillingsley7734]

Loved it! Will always love Jim & Gomer.. Allison from Alabama.

[@klflorida]

I forgot how much I loved Jim Nabors. Nice trip down memory lane. An amazing talent.

[@philbrown6787]

What I liked about Jim is in every interview he did when reminiscing about The Andy Griffith Show he was always appreciative, enjoyed doing the show and never had a bad thing to say. Unlike those other stars from other shows at that time

[@mwilliams1330]

I also appreciated how he never seemed to forget where he came from. Bringing Ronnie on to Gomer Pyle, then Ronnie and Frank Sutton on to his variety show. This man had great class.

[@shawncornell346]

As a kid I watched Andy Griffith and Gomer Pyle never realizing I was watching the best television would ever offer. Great story how Jim had such a wonderful full life.

[@khanbibi]

Shawn Cornell Same here and carrol bernette is a wonderful woman

[@randyreed3884]

@@khanbibi It's CAROL BURNETT, you dumbass.

[@ricknordyke6049]

I'd rather watch Gomer Pile every night instead of the crap they call "television shows" today. I want escapism and NOT reality shows! We need more of Jim's kind of shows, and Carol Burnett's, too.

[@stratmanjoe]

Frank Sutton is buried here in my home town of Clarksville Tn. Very small grave marker in Greenwood Cemetery. It’s hard to find but I found it in a very obscure section. Also a bronze life size statue of him downtown on Franklin St. RIP Sgt. Carter.

[@456swagger]

I did not know that. I'll look for it the next time I'm near there.

[@stratmanjoe]

456swagger where do you live? I can send a pic of the statue and his grave site.

[@456swagger]

@@stratmanjoe Sevierville TN. I looked up His burial site and found a photo of His Headstone and His statue. Thanks

[@terrysigmon3119]

Thanks for sharing that with us. God Bless You.

[@stratmanjoe]

Terry Sigmon ❣️

[@terrallputnam7979]

Jim worked with my dad at Channel 3 TV in Chattanooga, We have pictures of him in out kitchen, with my sister sitting in his lap. RIP Jim, we'll miss you!

[@reallyred59]

What a wonderful memory!

[@thehashearthasheart7146]

wow that is so cool

[@helenhighwater5313]

@@lesleyarellano5499 Lesley, is your real name Penelope?

[@randyreed3884]

@@lesleyarellano5499 What are you, 9?

[@jeremyjeconner5422]

I hear ya hes my second cousin back in the 70s hed take breaks from filming my dad said when Jimmy would say golly or shazam I would just cackle so every time he said it on the shows he knew my dad had me watching any back in Chattanooga

[@kenwall7484]

Love Carol! She's beyond beautiful!

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

I love Jim Nabor's sister. She is so sweet and funny and has such a great laugh and sense of humour. And I love her accent! Precious woman! It must run in the family!

[@caroldenise9569]

She was a wonderful lady.

[@debraclay2281]

They were born in Sylacauga, Alabama. I was born there also. We all have accents. LOL

[@dianelibby7085]

I am a senior citizen and to this day, I cannot watch him on Gomer Pyle without hysterically laughing, nor listen to him sing (Impossible Dream) is my favorite, without getting goosebumps! He was such an incredible man and very gifted talent! RIP Jim Nabors.

[@toniesmith8313]

My uncle met him at a airport during a trip. Said he was one of the nicest ppl that had ever met

[@Critique808]

I saw him shopping at a department store in Honolulu, the city where he lived.

[@cathyt144]

Ive never heard or read a negative comment about this awesome gifted man. I grew up watching The Andy Griffith show and Gomer Pyle USMC every day after school. I still remember the first time i heard him sing on Gomer Pyle. I think Jim and Sergeant Carter were hilarious together.

[@mwilliams1330]

The only 'negative' things were those started by a very unfunny cruel hoax. The 'wedding' joke still was rampant years later. Watching this I now see how such 'jokes' can have devastating results for many. What a strong individual, to put his blinders on and go back to work, how stupid of CBS to cancel a top ten show. They lost millions, Jim continued on in peace...good job Jim.

[@lynnstevenson8015]

Touched my heart strings early this morning! So good he was to his Momma, Dad and sister was so special.. guess Jim an his German Shepherd baby was heart touching also, Thank you Jim Nabors.💞3-29-20🦅🇺🇸🦅🙏

[@janamarkum6440]

I was in a little nightspot in Beverly Hills favored by celebrities in the 70's. when I was standing behind this fellow who suddenly backed up and stepped on my foot he immediately turned and grabbed hold of me and asked if I was alright and to my surprise it was Jim Nabors. He was so truly concerned that he hadn't hurt me. He hadn't but I never forgot how kind he was.

[@Juneisthebestmonth]

@Hammerschlägen M Nabors was completely gay for decades. Never hid it either.

[@angelaprice3435]

The man had a very unique gift and l could not wait to watch Gomer. Loved the voice and what a kind soul he was. Rip Jim.

[@robertelee467]

I'm married to the daughter of Mr. Nabors' 3rd cousin. We live in South Alabama, and they are all just as country as Gomer\Nabors and I love them dearly. I grew up watching Andy Griffin and the Gomer Pyle\Jim Nabors' shows, never knowing that I would one day marry into his family. All I can say is "SHAZAAM!,"

[@jeremyjeconner5422]

Which side I'm on the Conner side up in Chattanooga and Jimmy used to babysit me when he was in from filming

[@yaimavol]

The Southern values are still the best. Jim never let go of them.

[@gregk.6723]

I once met the man, that met the man, that met Andy Griffith.

[@yaimavol]

It really was remarkable how good he was as an actor with ZERO experience before AGS. Then headlining his own show for 5 years and carrying that load like a veteran, when he had only been acting a year. AGS was the best ensemble cast ever assembled.

[@popev3887]

You know, homosexuality runs in families there Lee...

[@reha1066]

I really miss him. He was a huge part of my childhood. Rest peaceful Mr. Nabors. Gommer.

[@kmaslf13]

I am so glad I stopped to watch this. Thank you for posting!

[@justsayin1643]

Growing up watching Jim on Andy Griffith and then Gomer Pyle. Great shows great memories. I remember him singing Oh! My Papa 😭

[@darrylpreston5066]

THANKYOU!-- --!! ALL..FOR GOMER.-- +

[@kraftygayle9718]

His singing gives me chills to this day. Thanks for the memories.

[@melodyluvsherhobbies9454]

I Loved all these actors! Thank you sooo much for sharing! 💖🌸💖

[@carlahamlen7012]

Thank you for posting this. This is a wonderful interview. Thanks again.

[@lesleyarellano5499]

Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh

[@lesleyarellano5499]

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[@lesleyarellano5499]

Abyssinia

[@marcyeaglecloud4572]

Carla Hamlen, I enjoyed this interview too. I grew up watching him when I would stay at my grandparents home.

[@margaretflood4811]

I’ve always loved jim nabors. His talent and genuine qualities always shone thru

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

Family entrainment was so great in the 60s and 70s .Miss it.

[@beverlywaits7663]

A TRUE AND WONDERFUL COMEDIAN!GO JIM LOVE YOUR SINGING AND CRAZY BUT SINCERE ACTING!!RIP SWEETIE!💟💟

[@frankdenardo8684]

Beverly Waits I have his Christmas album's

[@brendamyers6320]

He had so much talent--a great singer, as well actor. How great thou Art.

[@martymahem236]

The mold was broken the day Jim Nabors was born. There was never one like him before and never one since. Besides being a one of a kind, he was always a class act. A thoroughly decent, kind man.

[@chris2302]

He was like a member of the family.

[@patriklauk8556]

Yes 🐞

[@caseyferrill8053]

Took an elevator ride with Jim Nabors when I was working as a porter for a hotel in 1991. I got in the elevator, he and another gentleman came right in behind me, he politely asked me what floor I wanted, I announced my floor, he pushed the button for me and we had a short but very amiable elevator ride together! A consummate gentleman even in the smallest things.

[@suzetteblackmon1988]

I am 57 years young! And grew watching and loving! Jim Nabors and loving his god given talent! RIP jim many have come after him,but no one can replace him!😘😘😘💖💖💖💖💖

[@suzetteblackmon1988]

I am 57 years young! And grew watching and loving! Jim Nabors and loving his god given talent! RIP jim many have come after him,but no one can replace him!😘😘😘💖💖💖💖💖

[@deanarupe73]

I would've loved to have met him. He's a great actor.

[@janerohr8055]

That's cool 😎 he had a beautiful ❤️ 😍

[@debraclay2281]

@@deanarupe73 he was born in Sylacauga, ALABAMA. THE HOUSE HE GREW UP IN IS STILL THERE.

[@crystalgrose]

Jim Nabors is and will always be one of my all-time favorites. ♡♡♡♡

[@mysticsmary]

I will never forget it. I was a little girl probably around 10 years old in the late 80s. My family decided to go to Nashville Tennessee for vacation. We stopped at a Cracker Barrel and that they change my life. Low and behold sitting right across from us was Jim Nabors In the late 80s there aren’t many little girls who knew the Andy Griffith show but I sure did and I love that show. Jim Nabors was the man nicest man I have ever met in my life

[@jeremyjeconner5422]

Him and my dad were brought up together hes my second cousin my dad said its because of me he said golly and shazam cause I would just cackle so he would say it on the shows knowing me and my dad were watching

[@yaimavol]

Jim kept his southern values, and for people who don't understand that you have to go there to get it. A friend of mine from Ireland came to Chattanooga for a visit and couldn't believe how friendly the people were.

[@popev3887]

@@yaimavol ..I was 12 years old before I realized that damn and yankee were two words!

[@stansigstadable]

Dang you're old

[@65motowngirl]

Mary Mills how cool! Back in 1965 I worked as an elevator operator at the Detroit Sheraton Cadillac Hotel. Andy Griffith stayed there and as soon as I spotted him in the lobby I ran over for his autograph. I can tell you Andy was a humble kind man as well.

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

I have truly enjoyed Mr. Nabor's incredible talents over the years and regard GP-USMC as one of my favorite TV shows as well as his incredible singing! Thank you so very much for all you have given us and I hope to maybe visit your farm in Hawaii one day!

[@waimeaguyz9074]

i grew up with these shows and sad when they are gone because my time will be coming soon.

[@emmagreen6087]

He was a talented man. The fact that he liked everyone, he had to have been a good person.

[@HymanDiamond]

Emma OK?

[@robertpagliuca1800]

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[@albertaabner7595]

Jim was a true talented person, I will always Love him!!!

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

Watched the Indy 500 just to hear him sing " Back Home in Indiana" . It just isn't the same now.🎈🎈

[@fredpickett6219]

One of The best Entertainers We ever had.

[@joangilliatt8025]

At 2020 Is he still worth us.

[@margiebagwell8178]

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[@juneburke688]

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[@margiebagwell8178]

@@juneburke688 they have lied so much they just wanted to get elected

[@buggijai1246]

Ooohhhh when the world was a little kinder. Clean TV and being neighborly!

[@koniroyval7467]

IF the public would watch such shows---they would still be produced. TV is just giving the product that MOST wish to see. Reflecting life as it is now. Even in the 1960's the world was never such a kind place.

[@theravyshow2570]

Unless you were black,gay...

[@whiteclifffl]

TheRavyShow You’re an idiot.

[@TGiannini007]

The world was not kind to Jim Nabors.

[@whiteclifffl]

Thomas Giannini The world wasn’t?? They gave him a mansion in Hawaii. I’d like to be abused like that!

[@janesejohnsen6750]

Amen to God be the glory! My mama's home, Oahu. I WATCHED YOU SINCE 5. NOW 54

[@TheRocketbob22]

This doc is gtat. I worked for railroad from 1966 til 2007, my lay over was at the Rown nn, owned by friends of Jim in Sylacauga, Al. Whe Gomer visited Sylacaga, he had the Suite above the motel office. Often he would come outt and hang with me and other RR guys, we had some great times joking and laughing, cutting up in the pool. I knew him fro AG show and GP USMC, but dud not know his life's story. It won't happen, but it would be awesome to see him in person one more time. He was/is one of those bigger than life people you never forget. Many thanks to whomever did this Doc and shared it on youTube. Billy S Auburn, Al.

[@twngrl56]

I met him and he was SUCH a sweetheart. I loved him and miss him.

[@medravanzuyen4759]

When the rumors started about him being gay, my parents were talking about it in the car and it was the first time I'd ever even heard the word. Took me a long time to wrap my head around what it meant to be gay. I couldn't understand why anyone would be gay but I liked him and I decided his being gay wasn't going to change how I felt about him as a person.

[@mwilliams1330]

Why should it change any ones outlook or feeling about a person? The character of a person should be the only aspect of how we view them. Jim's statement on waiting to receive a liver speaks volumes on his character, "You cannot in good conscience pray for a liver, as it means another person has to die." The depth of that statement touches me greatly, A truly gifted and caring individual.

[@mwilliams1330]

@1silverspringsWhy?? Has nothing to do with this conversation or comments.

[@liveoak144]

My mom loved, loved, loved Rock Hudson, and she really admired Jim; she made a point to watch everything either of those men performed in. She was also probably one of the biggest homophobes that ever lived. I used to chuckle to myself knowing that one day she learn the truth about that. I already knew before the general public knew, because I had a gay friend who knew them. She never would talk about either of them after it all came out. If one of them came up for some reason, like: "Oh, look Pillow Talk is playing on channel 4, wow." She say: "Well . . . ." That is all she ever said about either of them again. I kind of felt sorry for her, because she had such a crush on Rock her whole life, but thought Jim was the kind of guy that a gal should marry. Lol.

[@popev3887]

What a fudge packer! Sweetie pie Gomer. He was in heaven around all those mens....oooohhhhh la la! Hey sailor, can I push up your stool! Toodles...OH and where did that darned gerbil go....Oh now I remember...up my 10 year old boyfriend's a-hole....Toodles.

[@popev3887]

@@mwilliams1330 ..you're a real sweetie pie to say that. MY My.....that kind of behavior has been such as wonderful blessing to the Roman Catholic Church....

[@teridamron1322]

I sure do love to her him sing and watch him act. He had such a God Given Talent in both Acting and Singing.

[@kensims4086]

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[@reneedimitros2821]

This was👍🏻 wonderful ,great sweet 🍭memories TY. TY 💕

[@richgoff9737]

Wonderful story, this old Marine is thankful to have seen him perform

[@lynnjohnson1239]

Rich Goff , Thank you sincerely for your service. People such as yourself made it so we are safe, and can enjoy our time wandering on the internet, and free to do things in the USA that people in other countries perhaps aren't allowed to. May God bless you.

[@richgoff9737]

Lynn Johnson You are quite welcome, those were the best years of my life

[@lynnjohnson1239]

Rich Goff , That's good to hear your experience was a good one. Although I'm sure it had its tough moments. Hope you're doing well now, we are all getting older. But there's still so much to do and enjoy on this wonderful earth. :)

[@danmenefee5437]

You're good people. Thanks for your service.

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

Thank you for your service, Mr. Goff. I salute you!

[@pjgumby]

I miss him. Such a gentle soul, didn't have a mean bone in his body. Such a great talent.

[@lesleyarellano5499]

But I became a marine only because I loved that show so much and it was my dream to become just like him but I am really funny sometimes but my Sargent yells too but isn’t it such quintessence and I have my own best friend and his name is duke too and yes I know that those aren’t their real names in the show but all of it is just like the show but let me tell you I like my Sargent too even if he yells at me and I do have a cousin named goober and a friend who is a sheriff of a small town and his name is Andy

[@brendawatkins7985]

He,was a good and down to earth common man,and he seemed to be a like was said, a christian man,and not like TODAY'S , Hollywood, cause,soom of them are corrupt,and to selfserving.

[@bobg.9585]

@@brendawatkins7985 He was Gay.

[@kimharmantas]

He was a gentle soul because he was a effeminate homosexual. I hate to think where he is right now and his soul if he did not repent and turn from his perversions

[@kimharmantas]

He was a feminine homosexual he lived a life of perversion in Gods eyes. Stop worshiping a pervert I don't care how nice he appeared behind the scenes he was filthy with other men

[@pamelaJoyce384]

I'm 61 years old and grew up watching Jim. I had never heard his natural voice! I loved him.

[@karenjoslyn4051]

RIP to a kind soul!!

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

I loved the character of Bunny, Sargaent Carter and LouAnne so much. I have always wanted to learn more about Jim Nabors and how his characters were created. Thank you so much

[@jacobsparry8525]

You can get a good bio about him on Wikipedia too.

[@choclochonclo]

Always such a good person. And so much talent.

[@thespiritof76..]

Jim neighbors and I were born in the same hometown, His childhood home still stands on the corner of fort Williams Avenue... The house still stands there today and is a rental

[@Willow777able]

American Treasure...will be always remembered fondly!! RIP

[@TGoat123]

The Andy Griffith Show is the greatest sitcom of all time.

[@donmiller2908]

Nah, that would be Married With Children

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

Cheers Wings Frasier All In The Family

[@donmiller2908]

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 - I forgot about Frasier. Okay I change my mind. Frasier, then Married with children.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

aloha @@donmiller2908

[@donmiller2908]

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 - aloha

[@rougarou722]

While attending a New Orleans saints game in the 80s where Jim was singing the national anthem, I was sideline and he was standing near a local sportscaster Jim Henderson. My buddies and I hollered “hey Jim”. Henderson got all excited thinking we were addressing him and waved,we hollered back “ not you, Gomer” to which Gomer gave his amazing smile and waved back! Lol we all laughed our asses off!

[@tommybasham-oo7qf]

@@popev3887 Ha ha hilarious

[@popev3887]

@@tommybasham-oo7qf Thanks tommy. Glad you got chuckle out the posting!

[@tommybasham-oo7qf]

@@popev3887 People are wayyyyyy to sensitive these day's, we need to laugh at ourselves, RIP Sam Kinison

[@cowboyjoe5402]

I remember coming home from school & watching Gomer Pyle, USMC, never in my wildest dreams could I have ever imagined that one day I too would wear the uniform, let alone retire from the Marines. My fondest memory of Mr. Nabors was being present for his promote to Lance Corporal by then Commandant of the Marine Corps James L. Jones who had been my Battalion Commander with 3d Battalion, 9th Marines. Rest in peace LCpl Pyle...ooh-rah, Semper Fi

[@leeanadiaz8463]

Cowboy Joe ohhh-raah devil dog!! Thank you for your service semper fi!!!

[@MJ-cf8dy]

From a small Southern town in Alabama, think y'all for letting another Small Southern town , Mayberry NC, to borrow him for a while.

[@sharonborden1639]

It’s still a very small town

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

I lived in that small Alabama town, Sylacauga ( just down the road from another small town..Talladiga, you know that pkace where car racing is done). It was a great experience. Small town, America is wonderful.💜

[@claudiarobinson9888]

@@janeiwasduncan8463 I grew up in Talladega.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@janeiwasduncan8463 sylacauga isnt too far from me. interesting.

[@robertlawrence7787]

I have always said and we'll always say if we have had more people like gomer Pyle and Jim nabors we would have no wars on this planet God bless his soul

[@nadyarossi5102]

I loved him on the old Andy Griffith Show. His sincerity, shyness & sweetness were so endearing. I loved "Citizens Arrayest" and as "Mary Grace's" blind date on "A Date For Gomer."

[@Hollylivengood]

Always assumed Don Knots must have had to work out for hours to do the physical comedy he did. Always loved Jim Neighbors.

[@shareis764]

Who could thumbs down this. Nabors was a good person and I loved to hear him sing. So sad he is gone.

[@johnnyhawkins43]

I loved this video because it taught me a lot about Jim that I was unaware of,but I have always been a fan since first seeing him on Andy's show,and yes we even heard the rumors about him and the Rock,well that's NONE of my business and I don't appreciate some of the SICK comments about him on here! RIP I hope to see you in Heaven some time Jim I will always miss you and your personality,till we meet again!!!!!!!

[@mwilliams1330]

The thing of it is that while both were gay, the rumors about them as a couple were just that, in fact it was not a rumor, bit a cruel 'joke' that could have ruined careers. Instead Jim put the blinders n and went back to work. That says a lot about the man.

[@stanleywheeler404]

Yes I agree with you! It's nobody's business what goes on in someone's personal life!!! Jim was a wonderful old soul and so talented !! RIP JIM!

[@sabretooth717]

Innocent TV which is missed so much nowadays..

[@65motowngirl]

I wonder if he hooked up with Richard Chamberlain? Another fine, humble man who lives in Hawaii and was forced to “come out” . Sad! Who the f cares?!

[@65motowngirl]

Matt is not “at peace with himself “ I’m sure. That evil sick man!

[@ytgadfly]

innocent tv where jim was afraid to come out?

[@mpat511]

My grandson watches Gomer Pyle and loves it. He's 13 now and still plays his DVDs. I enjoy it too, but his singing is fantastic. I really enjoy his gospel CDs.

[@juliehodes5454]

I know right

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

I believe Nabors when he says he won those dance contests. He was such a fantastic dancer. Look at that scene when he is dancing with Thelma Lou's cousin Grace. He is so fantastic. And comedy is not easy and he was masterful in his natural, flowing way.

[@meteor1237]

Jim was a distant cousin who hosted us on the set of "Stroker Ace" when in Charlotte. My Mom's family was from Sylacauga and the surrounding area. Jim was a great guy and when in Charlotte, he met many of the community folks in the area there for the movie. Great man!!

[@lynnjohnson1239]

S S , What a wonderful story you have. I'm sure that was a fun time.

[@jeremyjeconner5422]

Cool which part of the family I'm a second cousin on the Conner side in Chattanooga my dad would tell me when Jimmy would come back from filming in the 70s that Jimmy would say golly or shazam and I would just cackle my dad said that's why he started saying it lol

[@meteor1237]

@@jeremyjeconner5422 The Green side; his Mom and my Grandmother were cousins in Stewartville/Sylacauga.

[@jeremyjeconner5422]

@@meteor1237 yeah we may be cousins him and my dad were pretty close growing up I remember about a year or so before he died he was trying to come up to my grandmother's funeral looking for me and my dad but he got really bad sick he used to watch me when my when my grandfather died in the 7os he took me from my dad so he could mourn he was the kindest man even after becoming a movie star lol my dad used to say I'm the reason he would say golly or shazam hed do it and I'd just start cackling dont know how true it is but it's kind of neat anyway have a great day

[@gregmyers3255]

@@jeremyjeconner5422 f 27thv, 1

[@Laudon1228]

Good gentle soul. R.I.P.

[@almabayomi8065]

Okay! This probably is going to seem unbelievable, but the first time I heard and seen Gomer Pyle I knew that I had to try his voice! And so I practiced and everyone wanted to hear my impersonation of Gomer! Plus, I also inpersonated, Truman Copodity, Lily Tomilin, Ruth Buzz, and Gilda Radner. I was a young teen and enjoyed entertaining my school friends, my parents friends! It was fun laughing! I finally grew up, and probably Gomer is the only one I could try out now. I prefer not to but when our family discovered he could sing we were hooked on this guy!

[@joycelynbrandon755]

You were mimicking personalities with very distincti behavior and attitudes.

[@almabayomi8065]

@@joycelynbrandon755 How observant!

[@stevenwolfe7615]

Who wouldn't have not liked Jim Neighbors.The Andy Griffith show raised all of us kids with mortals not like today's crap on tv cursing fighting and nudity list goes on. But boy could Jim Neighbors sing he had that deep gutteral classy voice was great .My favorite Andy Griffith episode was when Gommer Pile told Andy Griffith that he was going into the Marines and when Gommer met Sargent Carter and Carter put a bucket on Gommer Piles head for hours I laughed til my belly hurt lol .They just don't make comedy like that anymore , God bless you Jim Neighbors thanks for the memories !

[@kyliesbubbie]

Its Nabors

[@rriveter9927]

Nabors ! And it's MORALS , not mortals (entirely different meaning). Gutteral is certainly no way to describe a beautiful voice such as Jim's. What an insult.

[@myimorata7678]

A month ago, I exchanged my huge cable packages for the basics: PBR, news, weather, a brief sports report here or there -- and meTV which has a lot of Jim Nabors. Best thing I've done since I got married.

[@Irishglen6]

Jim is so missed, RIP

[@stevemoore9509]

Glad I saw this documentary I use to watch Gomer every week as a kid. Who cares if he was gay he seem like a very nice decent person how often can you say that about someone now a days I wish more people were like him sorry to see him leave us may he R.I.P. Thanks for posting.

[@pbmaxx9]

I remember seeing his nightclub act back in the early 80's. Those days many acts were racy, or downright indecent. I was at the late seating and prepared for "adult" entertainment. But you are right, Steve. Jim was a very decent man, and I enjoyed tremendously a wonderful evening of good, clean entertainment. Jim kept us laughing with his stories and humor, and of course no one could quite match that beautiful baritone singing voice of his! It was a most enjoyable and memorable evening of entertainment, one I never forgot.

[@dochlldy]

@@elizabethdowney2446 And it is up to God,to judge him,not you!He was a good,and kind man,that did not force his lifestyle on us.

[@elizabethdowney2446]

@@dochlldy you r right, he didn't force anything on u...but just remember u have the freedom of making a choice to accept or not accept what God said, u don't have the choice of where u go, when u face God. You can turn from ur sins or u can keep on doing what ur doing...but if u don't choose to turn from ur wicked ways, there's only one place meant for the lost, n that is hell. But the good news is that Jesus does love u n wants u to turn to him. That's why he died for our sins. It doesn't matter what sins, it matters that u turn to him.

[@aprilmoore1992]

@@elizabethdowney2446 pray for all of those who accept sin, or even commit sin without repentance. And for all we know, Jim may have had his eyes opened at the end and repented. Only God knows. God bless.

[@elizabethdowney2446]

@@aprilmoore1992 I pray he does April! I don't want anyone to go to hell.

[@treyartson6788]

Not trying to be a buzzkill on the story of Jim, but the stand out amazing man that he was and his beautiful soul would be upset now as details come out about Matt Lauer. In modern retrospect with what has now been exposed about M.T., Jim would be disgusted by having him as an NBC host of television covering and producing a documentary about him. Jim was the sweetest and most sincere of any of us. Jim was a true shining star within the darkness void. God freakin' bless you Jim!!!!!! You were the best out of the rest of us!!! As a guiding light, I hold still in my heart you can be a light to guide the rest of us to what is the so called "promise land". Especially with being gay and not ashamed when you opened up and giving the people your truth of protecting any one and everyone no matter of sexual preference, you are a true hero. I am a straight male, but love and respect the laughter and love that you brought all of our thoughts and communities together. We all will forever miss his comedy and honesty for he loved us all. I only wish Jim you could see my comment and feel my feelings of heart and soul. When Jim passed, we lost a truly bright shining star who could and would be able to be a voice in his life to unite us all.

[@guynorth3277]

This was a great video, a real nostalgic experience remembering growing up with Gomer Pyle.