Synopsis

Driven by a sudden desire to enlist, Gomer decided to join the Marines. Andy, ever resourceful, quietly steered their drill instructor toward believing that Gomer was the son of a highly decorated general. The instructor, charmed and eager to nurture such potential, took Gomer under his direct guidance, ensuring he breezed through inspection with remarkable success. It wasn't until later that the truth about Gomer’s family history came to light. (Pilot episode for the spin-off series "Gomer Pyle