Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.: The Fourth Season
starring: Frank Sutton, Carol Burnett, Elizabeth MacRae, Allison McKay, Jim Nabors
directed by: Aaron Ruben, Alan Rafkin, Gary Nelson, Howard Morris, John Erman
directed by: Aaron Ruben, Alan Rafkin, Gary Nelson, Howard Morris, John Erman
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GOMER PYLE U.S.M.C.: THE FOURTH SEASON (DVD MOVIE)
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In a representative moment from Gomer Pyle's fourth season, Gomer, on a weekend pass, enthusiastically anticipates a glass blowing demonstration. Not for him the local bar or burlesque club favored by his barracks mates. "Sounds like a 'don't miss,'" he proclaims. And between a visit from Aunt Bea, a trip to Washington, D.C., a commanding guest star turn by Carol Burnett, and a return to Mayberry, so is Gomer Pyle's fourth season. Far from lagging in its penultimate season, this series had not lost a step (it was the No. 3-rated show that year), thanks to Jim Nabors' indelible embodiment of sweet and simple Gomer, who, to quote Sgt. Carter (Frank Sutton), has "a soft heart and a soft head." Gomer may still be "a lunkhead" at times, but he can always be counted on to do the right thing. In "Gomer and the Privileged Character," he pulls all-nighters to make up for the work he misses during the day while rehearsing for a concert. In "Gomer, the Good Samaritan," he is compelled to come to the aid of distressed strangers while en-route to pick up a general. The showcase for this season is the four-episode story arc that packs Gomer and Sgt. Carter to our nation's capitol for a concert to be attended by the President of the United States. The stirring Capra-esque climax finds Gomer, hoarse from stage fright, taking inspiration from the Lincoln Memorial, and regaining his voice while reading aloud the Gettysburg Address. Another standout episode features a welcome appearance by Frances Bavier as Aunt Bea, who insists on helping Gomer with barracks duty (anyone who's ever fantasized about what Bea would look like in fatigues, here's your chance). Carol Burnett is hard-driving "Corporal Carol," whom the unwitting Gomer sweeps off her feet, causing a rift with his girlfriend, Lou-Ann Poovie (Elizabeth MacRae; she of the honey-dripping voice). Gomer endearingly wears his heart on sleeve, and in the episode, "The Better Man," he declares his love for Lou-Ann to her initially disapproving father. By the fourth season, the great Ronnie Shell is gone, but a pre-M*A*S*H William Christopher appears as a fellow private, while Roy Stuart makes a fine straight man for Sutton as Cpl. Boyle. Too bad that Andy, Opie, and Goober are out of town when Gomer visits Mayberry (nitpick: Wouldn't someone have written him that Floyd had retired and Emmett had set up shop?), but keep your eyes open as Gomer gets on the bus out of town. With nary a topical reference (you'd never know the Vietnam War was raging)these episodes hold up well. There is no one like Gomer left in prime time, and he is dearly missed. As a grateful panhandler whom Gomer helps out in one episode observes, "I'm glad there's a few kind people left in this world." Or at least on DVD. --Donald Liebenson
GOMER PYLE U.S.M.C.: THE FOURTH SEASON (DVD MOVIE)
Amazon.com:
In a representative moment from Gomer Pyle's fourth season, Gomer, on a weekend pass, enthusiastically anticipates a glass blowing demonstration. Not for him the local bar or burlesque club favored by his barracks mates. "Sounds like a 'don't miss,'" he proclaims. And between a visit from Aunt Bea, a trip to Washington, D.C., a commanding guest star turn by Carol Burnett, and a return to Mayberry, so is Gomer Pyle's fourth season. Far from lagging in its penultimate season, this series had not lost a step (it was the No. 3-rated show that year), thanks to Jim Nabors' indelible embodiment of sweet and simple Gomer, who, to quote Sgt. Carter (Frank Sutton), has "a soft heart and a soft head." Gomer may still be "a lunkhead" at times, but he can always be counted on to do the right thing. In "Gomer and the Privileged Character," he pulls all-nighters to make up for the work he misses during the day while rehearsing for a concert. In "Gomer, the Good Samaritan," he is compelled to come to the aid of distressed strangers while en-route to pick up a general. The showcase for this season is the four-episode story arc that packs Gomer and Sgt. Carter to our nation's capitol for a concert to be attended by the President of the United States. The stirring Capra-esque climax finds Gomer, hoarse from stage fright, taking inspiration from the Lincoln Memorial, and regaining his voice while reading aloud the Gettysburg Address. Another standout episode features a welcome appearance by Frances Bavier as Aunt Bea, who insists on helping Gomer with barracks duty (anyone who's ever fantasized about what Bea would look like in fatigues, here's your chance). Carol Burnett is hard-driving "Corporal Carol," whom the unwitting Gomer sweeps off her feet, causing a rift with his girlfriend, Lou-Ann Poovie (Elizabeth MacRae; she of the honey-dripping voice). Gomer endearingly wears his heart on sleeve, and in the episode, "The Better Man," he declares his love for Lou-Ann to her initially disapproving father. By the fourth season, the great Ronnie Shell is gone, but a pre-M*A*S*H William Christopher appears as a fellow private, while Roy Stuart makes a fine straight man for Sutton as Cpl. Boyle. Too bad that Andy, Opie, and Goober are out of town when Gomer visits Mayberry (nitpick: Wouldn't someone have written him that Floyd had retired and Emmett had set up shop?), but keep your eyes open as Gomer gets on the bus out of town. With nary a topical reference (you'd never know the Vietnam War was raging)these episodes hold up well. There is no one like Gomer left in prime time, and he is dearly missed. As a grateful panhandler whom Gomer helps out in one episode observes, "I'm glad there's a few kind people left in this world." Or at least on DVD. --Donald Liebenson
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Gomer Pyle one of the best Shows !!
Season four is a good season of Gomer pyle in this season there is no Duke slatter but he comes back in season 5 as a corpral worth buying it no extra features
Rating: 
- Disappointing
After enjoying Seasons 2 and 3, I was very much disappointed with this latest collection.I agree with the comments of a previous poster, Dr. Juengling, about major changes in the situations and characters.Previously, Gomer was an intolerable clod who made problems wherever he went.This season, he is sensitive, intelligent and helpful while it is Carter who acts like a complete boob.I don't know what the producers expected to get out of reversing the relationship of their lead characters. ... Read More
Rating: 
- Edits
It is terribly disappointing to get these DVD's only to find they have been edited.
The entire point of purchasing the DVD sets/seasons is to watch the show in a clear, complete manner, without commercials.Also to avoid the constant nagging of station bugs (logos) in the corners, and if that weren't enough, now commercials scroll across the screen during the shows.It has become so bad, I no longer watch most TV.For TV shows I really like I'll purchase the DVD sets just to get away ... Read More
Rating: - Edited, again, and it's not just the music
The history of these DVD sets since season one has had the episodes literally butchered when it came to the music in the show.Even a small snipit of Sargent Carter singing "The Night Was Meant For Love" in one episode, or a full version of Gomer singing "This Train is a Going Home Train", the cheapsakes that are producing these DVD sets of Gomer Pyle make even Season 4 a disappointment.However, in watching these episodes I'm finding that it's not just music that's cut; there is also dialog in scenes ... Read More
Rating: - keep em coming
I find this set to be very enjoyable just as the previous versions. Good color, sound and all of the epispodes. I do not mind a missing song here and there like some others. I rather this version than none at all..
- Gomer Pyle one of the best Shows !!Season four is a good season of Gomer pyle in this season there is no Duke slatter but he comes back in season 5 as a corpral worth buying it no extra features
- DisappointingAfter enjoying Seasons 2 and 3, I was very much disappointed with this latest collection.I agree with the comments of a previous poster, Dr. Juengling, about major changes in the situations and characters.Previously, Gomer was an intolerable clod who made problems wherever he went.This season, he is sensitive, intelligent and helpful while it is Carter who acts like a complete boob.I don't know what the producers expected to get out of reversing the relationship of their lead characters. ... Read More
- EditsIt is terribly disappointing to get these DVD's only to find they have been edited.
The entire point of purchasing the DVD sets/seasons is to watch the show in a clear, complete manner, without commercials.Also to avoid the constant nagging of station bugs (logos) in the corners, and if that weren't enough, now commercials scroll across the screen during the shows.It has become so bad, I no longer watch most TV.For TV shows I really like I'll purchase the DVD sets just to get away ... Read More
- Edited, again, and it's not just the musicThe history of these DVD sets since season one has had the episodes literally butchered when it came to the music in the show.Even a small snipit of Sargent Carter singing "The Night Was Meant For Love" in one episode, or a full version of Gomer singing "This Train is a Going Home Train", the cheapsakes that are producing these DVD sets of Gomer Pyle make even Season 4 a disappointment.However, in watching these episodes I'm finding that it's not just music that's cut; there is also dialog in scenes ... Read More
- keep em comingI find this set to be very enjoyable just as the previous versions. Good color, sound and all of the epispodes. I do not mind a missing song here and there like some others. I rather this version than none at all..
