It lasted 5 years? Pyle wouldn't have made it through basic. His naivete would've been his undoing. The only saving grace was his amazing baritone voice. And Frank Sutton's portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Carter got annoying quick. Why did i watch it? Because it was so goofy and Pyle had a way of making things right. He had goodness and honesty wrapped up in that goofy persona. This TV show is a good of how goofiness can have a long run with the right actors and good creative writing. Carter thought he was a Marine's Marine but he was anything but. He was a sucker for a pretty girl's smile and fancied himself a ladies man. Then we have Pyle who always came out a winner no matter how goofy he appeared in any situation.
Review of Gomer Pyle: USMC
Gomer Pyle: USMC
(1964–1969)
Very over rated ... but had its pluses
30 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers