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Jim Nabors
James Thurston "Jim" Nabors (June 12, – November 30, ) was an Americansinger, television, and movieactor. He was best known for his role as Gomer Pyle on the TV programsThe Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Nabors was the host of two programs. They were The Jim Nabors Hour and The Jim Nabors Show.
Nabors was also a guest star in The Steve Allen Show, The Danny Kaye Show, The Muppet Show and The Carol Burnett Show.
Jim nabors married stan cadwallader Hudson conducted his private life quietly, always fearflu he would be outed as gay, an event he thought would spell the end to his career as a popular leading man. Gomer Pyle remained popular despite the concurrence of the Vietnam War because the show avoided war-related themes and instead focused on the character's rural roots and the relationship between Pyle and Carter. Jim Nabors. Retrieved August 10,He won a Golden Raspberry Award for his role as Lugs Harvey in the movie Stroker Ace.
Life
[change | change source]Nabors was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on June 12, Nabors was educated at the University of Alabama.
There was a rumor that Nabors was married to Rock Hudson, the rumor was later denied.[1] Nabors only said that he and Hudson were only "special friends."
Since , Nabors lived with his partner Stan Cadwallader in Honolulu, Hawaii.[2] A month after same-sex marriage became legal, Nabors married Cadwallader on January 29, [3][4][5] In the early morning of November 30, , Nabors died peacefully at his home in Honolulu.[6][7] He was 87 years old.
Television works
[change | change source]| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| The Steve Allen Show | Himself | &#; | |
| The Danny Kaye Show | Himself | &#; | |
| – | The Andy Griffith Show | Gomer Pyle | 27 episodes |
| – | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. | Gomer Pyle | &#; |
| The Lucy Show | Pvt.
Gomer Pyle | One-shot role | |
| The Jim Nabors Hour | Himself (host) | Was nominated for a Golden Globe (Actor In A Television Series – Musical Or Comedy)[8] | |
| The Carol Burnett Show | Himself | &#; | |
| The Lost Saucer | Fum | &#; | |
| The Muppet Show | Himself | Episode number originally aired September 27, in New York, and October 2, in L.A.[9] | |
| The Jim Nabors Show | Himself (host) | Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award (for Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series)[10] | |
| Return to Mayberry | Gomer Pyle | Television movie | |
Movie works
[change | change source]| Movies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Deputy Fred | movie debut | |
| Stroker Ace | Lugs Harvey | Won a Golden Raspberry Award for his role.[11] | |
| Cannonball Run II | Pvt.
Homer Lyle | ||
References
[change | change source]- ↑"Good Nabors Policy". Retrieved 11 October
- ↑"Hawaii crowd celebrates Jim 'Gomer Pyle' Nabors' 85th birthday". The Salt Lake Tribune.Jim nabors married rock hudson The rumor was started by a group of Huntington Beach middle-aged homosexuals who sent out joke invitations for their annual get-together. The most popular one was that he was married to actor Jim Nabors. Retrieved December 27, The pair were both gay but hid their sexualities throughout their lives until they were much older.
June 13, Retrieved June 13,
- ↑"EXCLUSIVE: Actor Jim Nabors marries his longtime male partner". .
- ↑[permanent dead link]
- ↑"Actor Jim Nabors marries male partner in Seattle - AP State - ". Archived from the original on Retrieved
- ↑"Jim Nabors, the Cheerful Gomer Pyle on Two TV Series, Dies at 87".
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- ↑Staff, HNN. "TV legend and longtime Hawaii resident Jim Nabors dies at 87". Retrieved
- ↑"Jim Nabors Awards". Allmovie.Jim nabors married rock hudson photos Despite our denials," Rock said, "some people are going to believe whatever they want to believe. After her death, allegations came out that she had been blackmailing Hudson that she would out him. Knight Ridder. Speaking to Hawaii News Now, at the time, Nabors said a judge officiated the ceremony in their hotel room with some friends serving as witnesses, with the star adding :.
Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved December 27,
[permanent dead link] - ↑"Muppet Central Guides – The Muppet Show: Jim Nabors". Retrieved October 15,
- ↑"Daytime Emmy Awards: ". IMDB. Retrieved December 30, [permanent dead link]
- ↑Wilson, John (August 23, ).
" Raspberry Awards".
Jim nabors and stan cadwallader The Steve Allen Show [ 80 ]. The Bryan Times. He also worked at a Santa Monica tavern, The Horn, singing and acting in cabaret theater. The Johnny Cash Show [ 82 ].. Golden Raspberry Awards. Archived from the original on February 28, Retrieved November 22,