Helping Vietnam Troops During a time 1960's when the military was being opposed verbally and physically, Frank Sutton, put on a one man 25 minute comedy show between the 1966-1967 season of Gomer Pyle, USMC in Vietnam at this own expense. He put on 56 Shows in 8 days for Marine Corps Units as Sergeant Carter.

During World War II, he volunteered for service in the U.S. Marine Corps, but he was medically rejected due to his color blindness. [2][3] He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the South Pacific, taking part in 14 assault landings. [3] .

2024年9月23日 · According to a 1966 interview with the Democrat and Chronicle, Sutton said he was a lot different from Sgt. Carter and whereas Sgt. Carter was in the Marine Corps., Sutton was a Sergeant in the Army during WWII. Sutton was almost in the Marine Corps in real life, too.

He enlisted in the United States Army during World War II, and served in the South Pacific, taking part in fourteen assault landings. [3] Honorably Discharged as a sergeant, he began acting on stage. [4] . In 1949, he married Toby Igler, with whom he had two children. [2] .

2023年10月12日 · Frank Sutton superfan and Clarksville historian Billyfrank Morrison stands shoulder to shoulder with the Frank Sutton statue that was put in the TV star’s hometown. Sutton served with the Army during World War II and made 14 …

2022年1月14日 · Although he had played a Marine sergeant in Gomer Pyle, Mr, Sutton was actually an Army sergeant in the last war. He was made an honorary sergeant in the Marine Corps for his voluntary entertainment at camps, hospitals and Marine bases.

1993年8月24日 · He participated in 14 assault landings in the South Pacific. In 1946, he headed for New York and college. He did summer stock, toured with several plays, worked in early TV in such shows as "Captain Video" and was a regular on the soap opera "The Secret Storm." He did many live drama shows and made his movie debut in "Marty."