Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. was a US TV show on CBS from 1964 - 1969. It was about a young unintelligent man who worked in a gas station named Gomer Pyle. He was from Mayberry, North Carolina. He decided to join the United States Marine Corps eventually. While serving in the corps he met some recruits, fellow enlisted Marines, and officers at training. Here are the characters of the show.
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Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter is Gomer's obnoxious, yet soft at heart, drill instructor. He was born on May 4, 1928 in Kansas, in a town not far from Leavenworth. Carter takes his role very seriously, as evidenced by the stripes he's earned (and is sometimes obsessed with) over the years. Carter is forever exasperated by the ineptitude of his eager protege, Gomer, and would like nothing better than to see Gomer transferred. He is always referred to as "Sergeant Carter", despite real-world Marine Corps protocol which dictates the forms of address, "Gunnery Sergeant Carter" or the informal "Gunny Carter". In the episode, " How to Succeed in Farming Without Really Trying" he actually refers to himself in the correct rank.
By the beginning of the series, Carter had been in the Marine Corps for 16 years, which means he would have entered the service in 1948 (he would have been about 18) {In season 1/24 "Old man Carter" he is 35 years old -2/26/1965} In the second episode he reveals that he has earned five Good Conduct medals, was cited for bravery in Korea and has had three honor platoons in a row. In a continuity error Carter wears the World War II Victory Medal, the cut off date was 31 December 1946. In "Come Blow Your Top" (Season 5, Episode 9), it is revealed Carter owns a sword from an enemy officer which he captured at the Battle of Inchon (September 15–19, 1950). In "A Tattoo for Gomer" (Season 5, Episode 15), Carter reveals he was with the 7th Fleet in Korea where he got his Semper Fidelis tattoo (upper right arm), but did not mention the year.
Awards, Decorations and Service Medals Worn By Sgt. Carter
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
US Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal for Korea
Presidential Unit Citation (Korea)
Corporal Gilbert Slater better known as 'Duke', is Gomer's best friend in the Marines. Unlike Gomer, he has few scruples and is not above putting one over on Gunnery Sergeant Carter, much to the consternation of Gomer. Although he is a private or private first class in early seasons, Duke later attains the rank of Corporal and succeeds Corporal Boyle as Carter's second in command.
Corporal Chuck Boyle works under Gunnery Sergeant Carter after Nicholas Kutchanelli. Boyle usually serves as Carter's conscience, making Carter treat Gomer civily, even if it means that Gomer will continue under his beloved sergeant. Gomer never realizes it but Boyle, many times, serves as his advocate.
Lou-Ann Poovie is Gomer's girlfriend throughout most of the series. She is from North Carolina as well, and a sweet, somewhat naive, but always willing partner to Gomer's mis-adventures. Although very interested in music (she came to California for a music career), she is considered tone-deaf. Her catchprhase is "Well...actually..." Lou-Ann Poovie was introduced and appeared in 3 episodes in the show's 3rd season. She played Gomer's girlfriend in the show's 4th and 5th seasons.
"Miss" Bunny Wilson is Sergeant Carter's girlfriend throughout most of the series.
Sergeant Whipple was born sometime in the 1920s or 1930s. Sergeant Whipple and Gunnery Sergeant Carter dislike each other and are competitive sometimes. In the episode "Private Ralph Skunk" it shows Gunnery Sergeant Carter and Sergeant Whipple's competitivity and dislike toward each other.
Staff Sergeant Charley Hacker runs the company mess hall; Staff Sergeant Hacker and Gunnery Sergeant Carter are mortal foes. (However, in the episode "Third Finger, Left Loaf", Hacker and Carter set aside their differences when, just before mess call, they have to search 600 loaves of bread for a wedding ring Pyle accidentally dropped into the dough, nearly driving themselves crazy in the process.)
Lieutenant Colonel Edward Gray was born in 1925. He was the officer in charge of the base on the show Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.. He served at the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II in 1945. Gray, in contrast to Sgt. Carter, seems to respect Gomer more, especially on a personal level.
Lieutenant Colonel George Van Pelt was born in 1911. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and saw action in World War II against Japan. He was in the first season of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C..
Corporal Johnson was born in 1944 and worked with Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter during the first season of the show.
Corporal Nicholas Kutchanelli was born in 1939. He served under Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter in the first season in 1964 - 1965. Corporal Nicholas Kutchanelli was played by Tommy Leonetti, not Victor Brandt. Victor Brandt played Corporal Jansen, Sgt. Hacker's sidekick.
Private Frankie Lombardi is the brother of recruit Joey Lombardi. He served as a recruit for Gunnery Sergeant Carter.
Private Joey Lombardi is the brother of Private Frankie Lombardi. Lombardi was a recruit under Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter. He was in eleven episodes of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. and was portrayed by three different actors.
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