Did you know that Nabors portrayal of Gomer Pyle was so popular, that Nabors was given his own spin-off show called Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C..?
Did you know that Nabors became a popular guest on variety shows which showcased his rich baritone
voice in the 1960s and 1970s, including two specials of his own in 1969
and 1974?
Did you know that Nabors recorded numerous albums and singles, most of
them containing romantic ballads?
Did you know that Nabors sang the unofficial Indiana anthem almost every year from
1972 until his final time performing the song in 2014, except for
occasional absences due to illness or scheduling conflicts?1][2]
(Don Knotts as Barney Fife, Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor and Jim
Nabors as Gomer Pyle)
Did you know that Nabors
died in Honolulu early Thursday "after battling health issues for some
time?
Did you know that Nabors' husband, Stan Cadwallader, was by
his side, the station reports.
Nabors'
career started in the early 1960s with various television work?
Did you know that Nabors breakout role was on "The Andy Griffith Show," where he played
dim-witted mechanic Gomer Pyle for two seasons. on the CBS television network series, "The Andy
Griffith Show?"
Did you know that Nabors popular character was the center of a spinoff series, "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," which ran for five seasons?
Did you know that Nabors also appeared in films such as "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and "Stroker Ace?"
Did you know that as a singer, Nabors released 28 albums, according to his official website?
Did you know that Nabors was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991?
Did you know that Nabors Nabors, underwent a liver transplant in 1994 after contracting hepatitis B?
Did you know that Nabors is survived by his husband Stan Cadwallader?
Did you know that the couple married in early 2013 in Washington state, where gay marriage
had recently been made legal. Nabors' friends had known for years that
he was gay, kept it to themselves?
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Jim Nabors is seen in character for his role of Gomer Pyle in this 1966 file photo.
AP
Andy
Griffith, Jim Nabors, Don Knotts and George Lindsey (L-R), cast members
in "The Andy Griffith Show," pose backstage after accepting the Legend
Award for their series at the second annual TV Land Awards in Hollywood
March 7, 2004.
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