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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

1964·Show
150Episodes in5Seasons·TV-G
76
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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy10
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

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About

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was aired as the finale of the fourth season of The Andy Griffith Show on May 18, 1964. The show ran for five seasons and a total of 150 episodes. In 2006, CBS Home Entertainment began releasing the series on DVD. The final season was released in November 2008. The series was created by Aaron Ruben, who also produced the show with Sheldon Leonard and Ronald Jacobs. Filmed and set in California, it stars Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a naive but good-natured gas-station attendant from the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps. Frank Sutton plays Gomer's high-octane, short-fused Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter, and Ronnie Schell plays Gomer's friend Gilbert "Duke" Slater. Allan Melvin played in the recurring role of Gunnery Sergeant Carter's rival, Sergeant Charley Hacker. The series never discussed nor addressed the then-current Vietnam War, instead focusing on the relationship between Gomer and Sergeant Carter. The show retained high ratings throughout its run.
Classic Sitcom ComfortFish-Out-of-Water ComedyHeartwarming & WholesomeNostalgic AmericanaSlapstick HumorSimple Moral LessonsMilitary BackdropCharacter-Driven GagsFamily-Friendly EntertainmentLow-Stakes Drama

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Is Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 150 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. air?

It ran from 1964 to 1969 and has ended.

What language is Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. use?

Heroic BSoDDeclining PromotionThe NapoleonMagic FeatherThe Cast Show OffThe Masochism TangoRequired Spinoff CrossoverThe FoolLove at First SightSickeningly SweetheartsThe IngenueNoodle Incidentand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., including Heroic BSoD, Declining Promotion, The Napoleon.