Series from 1964
Mayberry native Gomer Pyle joins the U.S. Marine Corps and is stationed at Camp Henderson, Calif., reporting to drill sergeant Vince Carter.
To please his sergeant, Gomer makes a heroic effort to conquer the obstacle course.
To the consternation and dismay of Sgt. Carter, Gomer sneaks a girl into the barracks.
Despite Sgt. Carter's protests, Gomer adopts a pet skunk.
Gomer attempts to give a straight-laced lady Marine officer a make-over.
A troublemaking recruit transferred to Sgt. Carter's platoon selects Gomer as his "patsy.".
Gomer, thinking he's been a "goldbrick," refuses to accept part of his pay.