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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. S5E7 — A Marriage of Convenience
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.•Season 5•Episode 7

A Marriage of Convenience

6.3/10 · 67 votesNov 15, 1968

Ranked #29 of 30 in Season 5•−1.2 vs season avg

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A movie star tries to get Carter to marry her -- after Gomer refuses -- in order to avoid being deported.

Directed byJohn Rich
Written byHarvey Bullock
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Jim Nabors

Jim Nabors

Pvt. Gomer Pyle

Frank Sutton

Frank Sutton

Sgt. Vince Carter

Ronnie Schell

Ronnie Schell

Duke Slater

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John Rich

John Rich

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Harvey Bullock

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Episode Summary

"A Marriage of Convenience" is episode 7 of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. season 5. It scored 6.3/10 from 67 votes, ranking #29 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by John Rich and written by Harvey Bullock, it aired on November 15, 1968.

Next: E8 · A Star is Not BornBest of Season 5