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In 1972 #IMS owner Tony Hulman went into the grandstands on #Indy500 morning to ask a celebrity if he would like to sing a quick song for the hundreds of thousands in attendance. Jim Nabors said yes, and the rest is history. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3cZheY6 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway

62K views · 1.7K reactions | This is what people mean by the Jim Nabors baritone. Here's Nabors, made famous by his Gomer Pyle role in "The Andy Griffith" show, singing "Silent Night" at a Christmas concert in the islands in 2009. The actor and longtime Hawaii resident died today at the age of 87. Remembering the TV legend: https://buff.ly/2AqK8Rv PHOTOS of Jim Nabors over the years: https://buff.ly/2AvshZs #HINews #HNN | Hawaii News Now | Facebook

Remembering American actor, singer, and comedian JIM NABORS (Jun 12, 1930 - Nov 30, 2017) widely known for his signature character, Gomer Pyle. While better known as an actor thanks to his immortal role as television's bumbling Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors also enjoyed a successful career as an easy listening balladeer. Born June 12, 1930, in Sylacauga, Alabama, he graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in business administration, but later found himself working in TV as an apprentice