James Thurston "Jim" Nabors was born in Sylacauga, Ala. Because he
suffered from asthma, he moved to California, where he was scouted at
a Santa Monica nightclub and cast as hapless Gomer Pyle on The Andy
Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968). The character proved popular, and Jim
was given his own spin-off show on CBS, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. The sires
aired from 1964 to 1969.

Pictured left to right: Don Knotts, Andy Griffith and Jim Nabors

 

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis

Dean Martin was a popular singer,film actor, television star and comedian, best
known for being half of the comedy team, Martin and Lewis (above). Martin’s hit
singles included “Memories Are Made of This” (1956), and “Everybody Loves Somebody” (1964). Nicknamed the “King of Cool”, Martin was one of the 
members of the “Rat Pack” (below).

The “Rat Pack” (left-right) Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr.,Frank
Sinatra, Joey Bishop, and Dean Martin.

Ken Osmond as Eddie Haskell

 Ken Osmond best known for his role as Eddie Haskell on the original Leave
it to Beaver TV sitcom which ran on CBS from October 4, 1957, to 1958 and
then on ABC from 1958 to June 20, 1963. After his child acting career, Ken
served 18 years as an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department joining
in 1970 (below). During his time on the force, he worked in vice, in narcotics
and as a motorcycle officer. He was placed on disability and eventually retired
after being wounded while in a foot pursuit with a suspected car thief.

LAPD officer Osmond

Bruce Dern has appeared as a guest star in numerous television shows. He
frequently takes roles as a character actor playing villainous roles. Dern has
appeared in more than 80 feature films and made for TV movies. He is the
father of actress Laura Dern.

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Bruce Durn (left) with Tom Hanks in The’Burbs (1989)