Rest in Peace, Gomer

AdamJoshua · 11-30-2017, 12:21 PM

Another from our childhood gone.

Jim Nabors, who starred in the massive '60s hit, 'Gomer Pyle,' died Thursday.

Nabors became famous as the bumbling mechanic on "The Andy Griffith Show" and then went on to do his own show, which ran for 5 years.

He also appeared in movies, including "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and "Cannonball Run II."

He also was an accomplished singer, who recorded dozens of albums and scored 5 gold and 1 platinum records.

One of his iconic songs is the staple of the Indy 500 ... "Back Home Again in Indiana." He last appeared at the race in 2014.

Nabors was gay and long before social media there was gossip -- which was false -- that he secretly married Rock Hudson.

In real life, Jim was married to his partner of more than 40 years. They lived in Hawaii.

Nabors was 87.

40 years .. made it a hell of a lot longer than I did

https://youtu.be/yJlgio-UOng

Weelok · 11-30-2017, 12:31 PM

The surprising thing was his singing career! Amazing.

AdamJoshua · 11-30-2017, 12:43 PM

He was also not only kind of the "nuts" in Hawaii, he was promoted twice by the Marines, up to Corporal, yes he was an honorary Marine.

icehog3 · 11-30-2017, 02:37 PM

R.I.P., Mr. Nabors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-T4g4kltGQ

CigarNut · 11-30-2017, 03:19 PM

May He Rest In Peace.

The Poet · 11-30-2017, 03:30 PM

I clearly remember the shock everyone felt when we first heard "Gomer" sing. Hearing such a voice come out of the goofy and heavily-accented mouth of this walking joke was a totally unexpected revelation.

Rest in peace, Jim.

yourchoice · 12-01-2017, 11:34 AM

Well golly, sergeant, that's sad to hear. One of my favorite reruns to watch growing up.

May he Rest In Peace.

Dave128 · 12-01-2017, 02:16 PM

Rest In Peace, Jim.

11-30-2017, 12:21 PM	#1
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Rest in Peace, Gomer Another from our childhood gone. Jim Nabors, who starred in the massive '60s hit, 'Gomer Pyle,' died Thursday. Nabors became famous as the bumbling mechanic on "The Andy Griffith Show" and then went on to do his own show, which ran for 5 years. He also appeared in movies, including "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and "Cannonball Run II." He also was an accomplished singer, who recorded dozens of albums and scored 5 gold and 1 platinum records. One of his iconic songs is the staple of the Indy 500 ... "Back Home Again in Indiana." He last appeared at the race in 2014. Nabors was gay and long before social media there was gossip -- which was false -- that he secretly married Rock Hudson. In real life, Jim was married to his partner of more than 40 years. They lived in Hawaii. Nabors was 87. 40 years .. made it a hell of a lot longer than I did https://youtu.be/yJlgio-UOng

11-30-2017, 12:31 PM	#2
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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Rest in Peace, Gomer He was also not only kind of the "nuts" in Hawaii, he was promoted twice by the Marines, up to Corporal, yes he was an honorary Marine.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Rest in Peace, Gomer I clearly remember the shock everyone felt when we first heard "Gomer" sing. Hearing such a voice come out of the goofy and heavily-accented mouth of this walking joke was a totally unexpected revelation. Rest in peace, Jim. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Rest in Peace, Gomer Well golly, sergeant, that's sad to hear. One of my favorite reruns to watch growing up. May he Rest In Peace.

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