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Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C., a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, was one of the "surprise, surprise, surprise" hits of its day. In this second season (its first in color), it ranked second to Bonanza in the Nielsen ratings. That Nabors and Sutton were never even nominated for Emmys is a TV Land injustice. Nabors, especially, finds new music in what could have been a one-note bumpkin character (he even demonstrates his unexpected baritone singing voice in "Arrivederci, Gomer"). Providing expert support are Ted Bessell (That Girl) and Ronnie Schell (who demonstrates his standup comedy chops in "Duke Slater, Nightclub Comic") as Gomer's Marine buddies. Look sharp for two future M*A*S*H stars, Jamie Farr in "Gomer Pyle, P.O.W." and, in a couple of episodes, William Christopher. Making welcome visits from Mayberry are George Lindsay in the mistaken-identity episode, "A Visit from Cousin Goober," and Ron Howard in "Opie Joins the Marines," in which Carter bonds with the runaway Opie and, movingly, hints at a less than nurturing relationship with his own father. "The world has changed a lot since I was a kid," he remarks when Andy (Andy Griffith) arrives to retrieve his son, and puts a reassuring arm around the boy's shoulder. Television has changed, too, in the more than 40 years since these still funny episodes were first broadcast. Prime time could use another Gomer, with his boundless optimism, unwavering character and try, try again attitude. --Donald Liebenson
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Sheldon Leonard, Gary Nelson, John Rich, Coby Ruskin, Aaron Ruben, John Erman, Howard Morris, Peter Baldwin, Lee Philips, Alan Rafkin |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 25 September, 1964 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Paramount |
| MPAA RATING: | NR (Not Rated) |
| FEATURES: | Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC |
| TYPE: | Television |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 5 |
| UPC: | 097361225845 |
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Customer Reviews of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Second Season
Sutton Impact Frank Sutton does it again...he upstages Jim Nabors at almost every turn! His hilarious facial expressions are reminiscent of Jackie Gleason's wide-eyed portrayal of "The Honeymooners"' Ralph Kramden. I watched the Oscar-winning 1955 film "Marty" recently, where Frank Sutton played one of Ernest Borgnine's buddies...Sutton looks exactly like he would on "Gomer Pyle USMC" - he didn't seem to age at all in the ten years between "Marty" and "Gomer" - watch 'em and see for yourself! He's great! <
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>This second season of ol' Gome was the first to be in color - and, unlike the first color episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show," these Gomer shows are still as fresh and funny as the first season. And there are guest stars a-plenty: Jamie Farr, William Christopher, Ronny Howard, Andy Griffith, George "Goober" Lindsey, Ted Knight, Susan Oliver, Joyce Jameson, Jerome Cowan, Gigi Perreau, Michael Conrad, Tige Andrews, Brendon Boone, Dabbs Greer, Jackie Joseph and Jack "Jimmy Olsen" Larsen. <
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>Also, many regular actors who guested on "The Andy Griffith Show" make appearances, like Parley Baer, Enid Markey, Maudie Prickett and Maggie "Charlene Darling" Petersen. <
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>Roy Stuart makes his first appearance as Corporal Boyle, Allan Melvin debuts as Sergeant Hacker and, best of all, Barbara Stuart finally portrays Vince Carter's girlfriend, Bunny Wilson (wait'll you see her in those tight slacks! Hubba Hubba!). <
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>The reason I gave this set four stars is ONLY because it doesn't have ANY special features as the first set did....NONE....but the stories, acting, color, crispness and direction are definitely five star-worthy. You'll have fun! <
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Changes not bad so far...
I was angered to read the small print on the box that advises that some music has been changed and episodes may be edited. Yikes. I suspected that the music changes would occur in restaurants, etc. when they have dance music going in the background. So far I am right. I hate they changed it, but the music isn't too bad. On the other hand, haven't seen any edits yet. Hope there aren't any. Why would a company go to all the trouble to remaster edited versions (and the episodes look fantastic by the way). Would have given 5 stars but because the b.g. live action music was changed, had to knock off a star. I'll post again if I spot any missing footage.
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Season 2
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>Episode 1: PFC Gomer Pyle---Original Air Date: 17 September 1965
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>Episode 2: Third Finger, Left Loaf---Original Air Date: 24 September 1965
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>Episode 3: The Blind Date---Original Air Date: 1 October 1965
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>Episode 4: Home on the Range---Original Air Date: 8 October 1965
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>Episode 5: Gomer Un-Trains a Dog---Original Air Date: 15 October 1965
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>Episode 6: Supply Sergeants Never Die---Original Air Date: 22 October 1965
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>Episode 7: Cat Overboard---Original Air Date: 29 October 1965
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>Episode 8: Gomer Captures a Submarine---Original Air Date: 5 November 1965
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>Episode 9: The Grudge Match---Original Air Date: 12 November 1965
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>Episode 10: Gomer, the Star Witness---Original Air Date: 19 November 1965
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>Episode 11: A Visit from Cousin Goober---Original Air Date: 26 November 1965
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>Episode 12: A Groom for Sergeant Carter's Sister---Original Air Date: 3 December 1965
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>Episode 13: Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car---Original Air Date: 10 December 1965
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>Episode 14: Gomer, the Peacekeeper---Original Air Date: 17 December 1965
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>Episode 15: Gomer Pyle, P.O.W.---Original Air Date: 24 December 1965
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>Episode 16: Gomer Pyle, Civilian---Original Air Date: 31 December 1965
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>Episode 17: Gomer and the Beast---Original Air Date: 7 January 1966
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>Episode 18: Grandma Pyle, Fortune Teller---Original Air Date: 14 January 1966
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>Episode 19: Arrivederci, Gomer---Original Air Date: 21 January 1966
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>Episode 20: Sergeant Carter Dates a Pyle---Original Air Date: 28 January 1966
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>Episode 21: Little Girl Blue---Original Air Date: 4 February 1966
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>Episode 22: A Star Is Born---Original Air Date: 11 February 1966
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>Episode 23: Gomer and the Phone Company---Original Air Date: 25 February 1966
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>Episode 24: Duke Slater, Night Club Comic---Original Air Date: 4 March 1966
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>Episode 25: Vacation in Las Vegas---Original Air Date: 11 March 1966
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>Episode 26: Opie Joins the Marines---Original Air Date: 18 March 1966
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>Episode 27: A Date with Miss Camp Henderson---Original Air Date: 25 March 1966
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>Episode 28: Gomer and the Father Figure---Original Air Date: 1 April 1966
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>Episode 29: Desk Job for a Sergeant---Original Air Date: 8 April 1966
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>Episode 30: Gomer, the Would-Be Hero---Original Air Date: 15 April 1966
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