When Gomer Pyle Was Being Produced, U.S.M.C. Had Complete Access To Real Military Hardware
Show: Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Original Network: CBS
Est. Production Budget: $350,000 per episode*
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., is a military comedy that was filmed on location at Camp Pendleton in California. Since the production had complete access to real military hardware, such as tanks, helicopters, and other vehicles, they were able to portray military life in the show as authentically as possible. Active-duty Marines who also served as actors made up the extras. Starring alongside Jim Nabors as the endearing Gomer Pyle, the program was a spin-off of The Andy Griffith Show. From 1964 to 1969, it ran for five seasons on television and is the source of countless pop-culture allusions.
When Gomer Pyle Was Being Produced, U.S.M.C. Had Complete Access To Real Military Hardware
Burt Reynolds’ Living Room Served As The Model For The Win, Lose or Draw Set
Show: Win, Lose or Draw
Original Network: NBC
Est. Production Budget: $150,000-$200,000 per episode*
It may surprise viewers of the vintage game show Win, Lose, or Draw that the set was modeled after Burt Reynolds’s real living room. Reynolds was the show’s producer, and the vibrant, eclectic set design was inspired by his house. The set perfectly reflected Reynolds’s own home’s carefree, joyful atmosphere, from the vivid yellow sofa to the whimsical artwork on the walls. This is just one of the many amazing behind-the-scenes tales of beloved TV series that many fans may not be familiar with, but they will be glad to learn about when it comes up during Wednesday night trivia.
Burt Reynolds’ Living Room Served As The Model For The Win, Lose Or Draw Set
