If you are a child of the 1960s like I am you probably have fond memories of many of the down-home and comfortable comedies seen on TV at that time.
Chief among them was The Andy Griffith show about a small town sheriff dealing with the town of Mayberry’s rather odd collection of characters and those that visited the quaint town.
One of the most endearing characters of the series was Gomer Pyle, the local gas station attendant with the heart of gold, gentle soul and who was the town goof as played by actor Jim Nabors.
Gomer Pyle became so popular with fans that the a new show staring Gomer premiered a few scant years after The Andy Griffith Show aired.
It featured Gomer enlisting in the U.S. Marines and his constant tit for tat with his tough and rough sergeant (who incidentally really had a tender heart) and his fellow Marines.
The show became an instant hit. It was so popular that even the U.S. Marines gave it enthusiastic thumbs up.
Author Denny Reese and BearManor Media a wonderful literary examination of the hit TV series with Gomer Says Hey! Inside The Manic And Much-Loved Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
The book lovingly examines the show, including an interview with one of the last surviving members of the cast, character bios, insider behind-the-scenes anecdotes and a close, personal look at the star of the show Jim Nabors.
Over the last few years personal information has leaked about Nabors some might find distracting.
But, the man was much loved by his fellow cast members, loyal to each and every one and was a kind and gentle soul who never took his fame for granted.
He loved his fans and even after the show ended Jim would crop up on various TV shows and specials.
Also included are descriptions and comments about the most popular episodes, lots of photos behind and in front of the camera and much more.
It’s a long overdue tribute to one of America's favorite TV shows.
Once again as a child of the 1960s I was privileged to witness and watch one of the most important and trend-setting occurrences in TV history.
TV viewers today are well acquainted with prime time animated series such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, etc. They are fairly commonplace. That was not always the case.
Hanna-Barbera Studios, the company behind some of Saturday mornings most famous cartoon series, with names like Huckleberry Hound, Yoga Bear and the like took a big risk when they entered the prime time animated TV show arena.
Never before had animated series been presented for both kids and adults.
During the 1960s shows like Jonny Quest, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Top Cat and The New Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn thrilled audiences with their clever storylines, animation and slick production values.
In Hanna-Barbera’s Prime Time Cartoons, written by Raymond Valinoti, Jr., readers are treated to how the shows were created, what the reactions were from the critics and viewers, episodes breakdowns, how the shows hold up today and more fascinating information.
If you love cartoons, especially prime time cartoons, and want to explore their genesis then this is the book you must read.
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