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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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...
"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.
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.
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
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.
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!"
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.
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.
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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.
“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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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
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.
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.😍
@@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)!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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...)
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.
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.
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 !
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 !
@@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
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
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.
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
I met Jim Nabors in Rochester Minnesota A really nice guy. He was connected to Ed Shalett Orchestra Director at Fairyland Country Club. I sang with them at 16. Just the beginning
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 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.
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.
'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.
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.
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!
There are only a few good shows today, some of my faves are, The Middle, The Goldbergs and I love certain shows/episodes of Two and a Half Men, especially the ones that feature Charlie showing how much he cares for his nephew Jake and even his pain in the butt at times brother, Alan!!!!! lol Gomer Pyle has alway's been one of all time favourite shows, Seargent Carter and Gomer are the perfect, Odd Couple...another great movie/show!!!!!
When I tell people haven't watched tv in years they get a glazed look like "Does Not Compute" like they can't process such a concept - no TV. Kill your television.
@@andyburk4825 .... PBS, History channel, or turn it off and read a book. What they call "entertainment" is poison to the mind. When watching TV, they enter trance. It's an Alpha state, where they can be programmed. Ask any hypnotist. In the 70's they used it to call it the boob tube. - It's a nipple. But it does not nourish. Rise up sheeple ! Take back your intelligence ! Baa Ram you.... Give them books, - all they do is eat the covers. Does anyone else feel we are lost, as a species ?
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. 🙂
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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....😬
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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 😎
This show was before my time, but it is chalked full of good lessons, and clean comedy. If I am channel surfing and come across MY-TV or Antenna TV, I will stop if this show is on. The same with a show called the Waltons about a large family growing up in the country during the depression. It was based on a real life person, and shows how well family life can be, even when there is little to no money.
RIP to actor Joe Tata. He played Joey Lombardi in the episode. He recently passed on August 24, 2022. I wish there was a way to look up some of the guys that were regulars in the platoon, but didnt get a screen credit at the end. There was an Asian guy and a couple of black guys that were in many episodes. Ronnie Schell (Duke) is still living. He may be the last one still alive.
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.
I learned growing up that most bullies are cowards when confronted. That was my experience anyhow when I took out my older brother's bully. I am a pacifist by nature, although I was provoked and taunted once too many times by the person who was left back a grade in school. Apparently he thought it was cool to be older than his classmates. Go figure.
Once growing up in Illinois this kid named willie green look like and was built like a bull dog he was from the city I stood up to him played that bully thing only for him to be like oh your tuff I'm really going to kick your azz after school then he said I might shoot u well Willie never came back to school t his was back in 80s but man I was like whoever came up with that bully thing I'm going to kick there azz I asked someone bout this kid she was like he is the real deal I was like but his parents oh he don't listen to them 😥seen Willie some years ago told him bout that he laughed said I remember 😬I was joking I'm like u remember but u were joking 😉 ok but he was a changed person yrs later minister street advocate for kids
In 8th grade I had a guy bully the crap out of me. He kept telling me to meet him after school and I ignored him every time. Finally one time I said ok and waited for him after school. He never showed. The next day I confronted him and asked where he was. He said he had something to do. I got in his face and called him a chicken and to not waste my time anymore. He never bothered me again
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
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
I wish we had this on TV here when I was young. It's the kind of show I would have loved to watch. Not sure when it aired in America but we only got TV in South Africa in 1975-76 and then I was a teenager.
Great TV! Filmed on the 40 acres backlot in Culver City, CA. The Marine’s Quonset huts were very close to the fillin’ station where Gomer worked in Mayberry.
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.
Anybody who has been there can tell you that Sgt. Carter's black patent leather belt means he is the Senior Drill Instructor for that platoon. The other two D.I.'s are his assistants. His campaign cover(hat to you) is in the distinctive shade of forest or Marine green, it has the Marine Corps emblem squarely on the front and this cover is only worn by D.I.'s and Range coaches. Anybody who didn't recognize that the first day paid heavily for the lesson in bends and thrusts and mountain climbers. That is painful lesson number two; what are those two things?
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.
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.
I wish Gomer would Educate my Cousinn-" W" the world biggest Brat& Bully. No onecan stand her.
Not Really, Dude
@@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
I just don't get caught between gomer and Rock Hudson.
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.
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.
@@Rixoli log r eear..
Gee, you're right
@@Rixoli That prompt is basically just John Wick.
And you are as naive as Pyle was.
If more people acted like Gomer the world would be a much better place.The dude had morals and stood by them.
Except he had like 5 iq points
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.”
@@henrybierman8431 Rather be friends with a rockhead who still knew right and wrong and understands virtue and kindness, than an amoral genius
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.
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.
Gomer Pyle was actually the very first Forrest Gump. Rest in peace, Jim Nabors. We will never forget you!
He has a great singing voice, as well.
Alan Morris They made Jim Manors look SO DUMB/STUPID on that show . . . No way could he have lasted in the REAL MARINES!!
Alan Morris Sorry. Jim Nabors.
@@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.
@@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.
Clean shows like this made people laugh without using profanity and vulgarity. That is pure genius!💯👍
FUCK YEAH
Fuck you.
South Korean tv does this now but you have to put up with subtitles for the most part.
Fuck us derogatory term yuo seem to inspire a negative view
Will take these shows any day over todays TV
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.
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.
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...
Too bad Howard took a hard left..
@Emily Bishop don't forget all the nuke dropping!
@@idmtztemp9211
He never took a "hard left". He was always a decent, thoughtful, intelligent person.
"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.
Right on!!!!!
Forrest Gump liked it.
Your inner gayness shining through
Very wise that Gomer. Rest in Paradise Jim Nabors now January 2019.
words to live by!
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.
These shows are classics and can learn so much about life! Amazing stories! God bless Gomer Pyle...a legend!
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
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.
“Were”?
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!"
Met him once in real life. Nice, sweet man!
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.
Frank Sutton....before Lee Erney. RIP to both men.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Your Gramma sounds like she was 1 in a million !
Roll Tide!
I bet she was a joy to be around.
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.
Holy crap. Has your wife seen Full Metal Jacket yet ?
Yes, and she's a little disturbed by what I laughed at in that movie.
Semper.
@@martinholmes639 Like most things in life, I assume it lies somewhere in the middle...
“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.
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.
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.
@@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
that was my fav episode as well
Yeah, I remember that episode. Even found tobacco and rolled cigars... Hilarious
That's what being raised country does.
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.
Sounds like my neighborhood! Good innocent fun!! Does anyone remember playing kick the can in the cul -de- sac?? Good times back then!!!!
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
Holy crap I LOVED McHale's Navy!!!😀
with no VCRs or DVRs we had to be there to watch them or we miss them
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.
Chill out feller
@@ViktoriousDead Have some respect.
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.😍
Morals ? Impossible to find today. The zionists consider that a dirty word !
@@davidjames1063 Consider what a dirty word, 'morals'? Why would they? 🤔
@@saiyongdawn7756 Morals, like "Family Values", or "Right and Wrong" are contrary to Agenda goals.
@@davidjames1063 These days no surprise there. ☝️
Sutton was the real star of this show. His reactions and slow burns were priceless.
I know! He took being a hot-head to a whole new level.
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!
@@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)!
Sutton was a great actor, he defined the role for all to come.
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.
sgt. Carter was the star in my opinion he knew how to play his part
He was a retired USMC sgt. He stormed the beach at Iwo Jima.
Paul Leckner thanks for your reply I didn't know that
We are here to help each other. I have received so much info. I will never be able to pay it back!!
Robert Asta,
The Sargent and Gomer played off each other; without either of them, there would not have been any comedy nor any show!
a 35 days of intense combat at Iwo Jima
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!
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.
March 20 miles then break and cold drink of salt water
Frank Sutton was a GREAT Sergeant Carter! R.I.P.
I met Jim Nabors a couple times. He was as nice and humble as you can see in the show. RIP.
That’s nice to know. I always liked the guy.
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.
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.
Back when all American shows had a moral to the story. Peace. Jc.
Exactly the shows today are crap.
John Connors 111 Hi Grandpa.
im glad we got metv and they only got old shit on
OH my feels
before mother fucking liberals.
Sweet little story line. I like how Sarge is watching out for the men and not just being an a-hole.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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...)
Frank Sutton a real life military person. He was very excellent in this sitcom Gomer Pyle.
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.
@@msquaretheoriginal Thank you for reply.
Sgt Carter made this show great.
RIP Jim Nabors.
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
This was one of my favorite tv series as a youth. It was stupidly funny!
So much of CBS' programming was that way. From The Beverley Hillbillies to Green Acres......just plain stupid funny.
as corny as many episodes were, there was usually a message of decency that wasn't stupid at all.
And oh so close to my real life experience, except Gomer handled everything A LOT better than me!!!!!
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.
Sargeant
@@MattFarrisMUSIC Actually, it is "sergeant".
Jim Nabor had a beautiful singing voice too! Too bad we don’t have a wholesome show like this today.
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 !
You mean the propaganda that never happened?
@@gary9346 I reckon real life for most is closer to this than it is to that which is portrayed in TV and the movies...
@@robertcook2572 It sure is nice to be white, huh?
@@gary9346 Yes! All other colours are welcome to join us in our world. It's your choice.
@@robertcook2572 Nice dog whistle there.
You couldn't help but love Gomer.
His BOYFRIEND felt the same way.
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 !
I was going to say the same.
And God he could he could SING
@@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
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
Yes. Now it's all debasement and transformers masquerading as entertainment.
Unfortunately a long time forgotten...
Sutton served in the Pacific theatre, WWII. Took part in 14 assault landings -- ARMY.
Patrick Joseph who cares.
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.
I care to know these facts, thanks!
Keith B444 Jeep Rubicoon!! ....lol!
He attended Austin Pea University in Clarksville Tennessee. Some real tough guys come and go through that town.
I remember seeing Gomer Pyle USMC
one of the great shows.
Sarg was a veteran from WW11 in his own right.
We were glued to the tube every single week watching this and other shows.It was just a great show.
You just know when Frank Sutton auditioned for the part of Sgt. Carter he blew the competition away.
libertatus
He was the 1960s version of Lee Erney.
..Erney was the 60's version of Erney...
It's Ermey, not Erney.
Frank Sutton was born for Sgt. Carter! Gomer was born to be Gomer Pyle USMC!
@@3912James True but Lee was the real deal
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
I miss those magical years of Television and regret that my children never enjoyed the simplicity, the humour, and the moral lessons they espoused.
I met Jim Nabors in Rochester Minnesota A really nice guy. He was connected to Ed Shalett Orchestra Director at Fairyland Country Club. I sang with them at 16. Just the beginning
Frank Sutton was great in his role. And in shape! An ex-marine himself.
He was in the Army. The Marines rejected him.
@@justinlecroy5217 I stand corrected.
Frank Sutton did not spend one day in the Marines.
@@tommytruth7595 Yup. My mistake.
Every time I see something I like on RUclips, I post the same comment: "The past was wonderful, and today sucks."
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.
No hugs and kisses afterwards?
@@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.
"Behave Yourself, Attractively!" ~ Gomer :----]]
Words of wisdom.
The Wisdom Of Gomer Pyle! :----)
"Fool Me Once, Shame On You!
Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me!" ~ Gomer Pyle
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.
So true 👍 👌
'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.
Yeah show went downhill last 2 seasons
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.
I could use Gomer’s advice right at the moment!
I still watch Gomer every night... Andy of Mayberry too... can't get enough of this good wholesome living... miss those days...
Every time I see the name Andy Griffith the whistling intro always pops into my head.
The big feller needed a lesson. The little fellow didn't. Gomer was pretty good.
Gomer was absolutely correct!
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!
Nice
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.
He was always a gentleman...and he was gay so that was quite a prank!
If there were still TV shows like this the world would be a better place.
I like how the DI cares about Pyle but he’s pained at every turn because helping Pyle is a pain.
I'm enjoying this a lot more than I expected. Not sure why I started watching, but really glad I have.
This was one of the few shows that my entire family always watched together.
..this makes me cry with what's on tv nowadays...unwatchable crap...
There are only a few good shows today, some of my faves are, The Middle, The Goldbergs and I love certain shows/episodes of Two and a Half Men, especially the ones that feature Charlie showing how much he cares for his nephew Jake and even his pain in the butt at times brother, Alan!!!!! lol Gomer Pyle has alway's been one of all time favourite shows, Seargent Carter and Gomer are the perfect, Odd Couple...another great movie/show!!!!!
When I tell people haven't watched tv in years they get a glazed look like "Does Not Compute" like they can't process such a concept - no TV.
Kill your television.
@@andyburk4825 .... PBS, History channel, or turn it off and read a book. What they call "entertainment" is poison to the mind. When watching TV, they enter trance. It's an Alpha state, where they can be programmed. Ask any hypnotist. In the 70's they used it to call it the boob tube.
- It's a nipple. But it does not nourish.
Rise up sheeple ! Take back your intelligence !
Baa Ram you....
Give them books, - all they do is eat the covers.
Does anyone else feel we are lost, as a species ?
That is a fact
Buncha geezers.
There was crap on tv back then.
Just like there's still gold on tv today.
RIP Jim Nabors and Frank Sutton. You both were great.
I just love the way the whistle falls from Frank Sutton's mouth. Epic.
Gomer's last line was brilliant.
Almost like they planned it. The pugil sticks episode was epic to us kids.
I remember seeing this when I was a kid. And I remember my mother explaining to me that the bully deserved it.
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. 🙂
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
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
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.
Great story and thank you for your service
@@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.
@@thistlegal2154 thank you, I appreciate it.
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I watch show because Marine Corps uniforms Frank Sutton did a good job respect in uniform
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.
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.
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.
It's called country dumb... to you city folks
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....😬
@@taitano12 Ya, it took a lot of very intelligent writers to make that happen.
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.
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.
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.
'... _their_ recliners..."
I now remember how much I liked this show as a kid ty
The big fella needed a lesson, the little fella didn't.
terry hollands
..and the Sgt's reaction had me laughing.
I am still laughing while trying to type!
"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.
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.
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.
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.
I wish there were still cute, innocent TV shows like this.
One of my all time favourite shows!!!!!
Not really, different era... at least YOU look cute.....
manaharav 💦💦💦 here's some water for your thirsty ass lol
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.
@@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 😎
This show was before my time, but it is chalked full of good lessons, and clean comedy. If I am channel surfing and come across MY-TV or Antenna TV, I will stop if this show is on. The same with a show called the Waltons about a large family growing up in the country during the depression. It was based on a real life person, and shows how well family life can be, even when there is little to no money.
RIP to actor Joe Tata. He played Joey Lombardi in the episode. He recently passed on August 24, 2022. I wish there was a way to look up some of the guys that were regulars in the platoon, but didnt get a screen credit at the end. There was an Asian guy and a couple of black guys that were in many episodes. Ronnie Schell (Duke) is still living. He may be the last one still alive.
The Asian guy was Mr. Miyagi, Pat Morita from
the Karate Kid. He was on a few episodes. There
were also two actors who went on to Mash years
later.
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.
He was far from underrated. He had his own show an an excellent singing career.
I learned growing up that most bullies are cowards when confronted. That was my experience anyhow when I took out my older brother's bully. I am a pacifist by nature, although I was provoked and taunted once too many times by the person who was left back a grade in school. Apparently he thought it was cool to be older than his classmates. Go figure.
Once growing up in Illinois this kid named willie green look like and was built like a bull dog he was from the city I stood up to him played that bully thing only for him to be like oh your tuff I'm really going to kick your azz after school then he said I might shoot u well Willie never came back to school t his was back in 80s but man I was like whoever came up with that bully thing I'm going to kick there azz I asked someone bout this kid she was like he is the real deal I was like but his parents oh he don't listen to them 😥seen Willie some years ago told him bout that he laughed said I remember 😬I was joking I'm like u remember but u were joking 😉 ok but he was a changed person yrs later minister street advocate for kids
In 8th grade I had a guy bully the crap out of me. He kept telling me to meet him after school and I ignored him every time. Finally one time I said ok and waited for him after school. He never showed. The next day I confronted him and asked where he was. He said he had something to do. I got in his face and called him a chicken and to not waste my time anymore. He never bothered me again
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
loved Gomer Pyle
3 months later, Harry Phillips was sent to Vietnam.
Shortly after arriving, Harry was killed by friendly fire.
Thanks for this great post! I watched the show many years ago. This video segment was packed with humor and wisdom. 😄🤗
If everyone followed Gomer’s advice, it would be a better world. Andy and Barney would be proud of him.
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
What kind of jerk would be mean to Gomer? He's a friend to everyone he meets!
Especially if they would let him put their ding ding in his grill.
Democratic party
D-bags who look for easy-targets
I wish we had this on TV here when I was young. It's the kind of show I would have loved to watch. Not sure when it aired in America but we only got TV in South Africa in 1975-76 and then I was a teenager.
Hello Ann, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??
Great TV! Filmed on the 40 acres backlot in Culver City, CA. The Marine’s Quonset huts were very close to the fillin’ station where Gomer worked in Mayberry.
"The art of fighting, without fighting"
"Show me shum of it." "We can take dis boat."
This was the most action packed episode I ever saw. Frank Sutton was really playing the part.
Awesome show! Loved it as a kid and I still watch! ❤️
Never saw casting more perfect than Frank Sutton as Sgt. Carter
The acting was just awesome, the story too. I’m going to spend time with the kids watching this show over the holidays
Sad news, RIP Mr Nabors
WilsonEatsASMR Most of the guys seen in the opening scene of the series were killed in Vietnam...
WilsonEatsASMR Mr. Nabors' Rogerhood.
Paul O'Neal -Dang......
Or... Da Nang
Paul O'Neal ....there was around 10 to 11 guys, how many do you think were killed in Vietnam?
Gentle Persuasion. I wish more people were like this.
That was a great show. We need shows like that now
I wish I could go back 40 years whe I was with my grandmother watching these old -TV shows
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.
"Sgt. Carter - did you order the CODE RED?" "You're DAMNED RIGHT I DID!"
You can’t handle the truth!
Anybody who has been there can tell you that Sgt. Carter's black patent leather belt means he is the Senior Drill Instructor for that platoon. The other two D.I.'s are his assistants. His campaign cover(hat to you) is in the distinctive shade of forest or Marine green, it has the Marine Corps emblem squarely on the front and this cover is only worn by D.I.'s and Range coaches. Anybody who didn't recognize that the first day paid heavily for the lesson in bends and thrusts and mountain climbers. That is painful lesson number two; what are those two things?
exercizes Did a million of them at PI
Alfred Strickert
1) the distinctive belt!
2) the distinctive cover!
sir!
who cares, the country that has technological superiority (choose your poison) that can win the war, makes the rules. End of story.
Tell that to the US in Vietnam and the Russkies in Afghanistan.
Sergeant Carter just called a "code red".
Yer d-mn right I did. You can't handle the truth!
We want the Sarge up on that wall. We need him on that wall.
7PM Friday evenings followed by Man from Uncle at 7:30PM...we never missed those two shows.
Taught more than one bully there...
In my Army the bully would've gotten a blanket party, soap Ina sock, about the head and face. That'll teach you.