Nabors husband, Stan Cadwallader, later confirmed to theAssociated Press.
It got down to what you think you want to be, an actor or an entertainer.
I want to entertain, he said of retiring the character in 1969 (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
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I dont think Im much of an actor.
The only part I ever played was Gomer.
Im the most surprised person around that Im successful anyway.
Nabors married Cadwallader, his longtime partner, in January 2013.
Im very happy that Ive had a partner of 38 years and I feel very blessed.
And, what can I tell you, Im just very happy.
