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From ‘Gomer Pyle’ to ‘Boots,' and the long, stagnant march of acceptance for the gay Marine

Opinion: 60 years after the gay actor Jim Nabors played a straight Marine, gay actor Miles Heizer plays a gay one, while being a gay Marine still demands a cover story, writes John Casey.

TV's Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors, Marries Longtime Partner

Jim Nabors, the 82-year-old singer slash actor best known for playing Gomer Pyle on the '60s-era TV show of the same name, could finally get married.

Gay Actor-Singer Jim Nabors, Known for 'Gomer Pyle' Series, Dead at 87

Nabors was known for contrasting talents -- countrified humor and a booming baritone singing voice.

Clinging to the Enigma of Rock Hudson

In solitude, I mourned him with anger when he died. A new HBO documentary from director Stephen Kijak helps solve the mystery around the private Hudson, a star like no other in the history of Hollywood.

It Turns Me On

So says Vincent. For the last time. Well, at least until the reunion show.

The real Rosie

365 days of amazing challenges and feisty decisions turned America's sweetheart into the fighter she's always been--and The Advocate's leading lady for 2002

#TBT: Platter Party

We celebrate Throwback Thursday with a few museum pieces from our archival record collection at the offices of The Advocate.