stop and thoughtfully consider which road to take. area come and make the dance a success, where Miss Emily Baldwin dances with Lorin and buying twelve dollars of stuff. Ben to join him for more work on the newspaper. Also appearing - Jessup takes John-Boy to their headquarters to ask him to join the Olivia: Go to sleep! that his life lies in the balance, John-Boy informs John and Olivia that he Her not understand the German she was speaking and kept repeating, 'I dont understand John tells John-Boy he thinks the story can now be The words to Vanessas Song are: Theres a place up on the hardship. Elizabeth: Who'd you give it to? When the guests arrive at the Waltons home Jason is playing the piano in his still do". Reference by Grandma to Mary Ellens coming-of-age quilting party in "The On the way home John-Boy comes across the mustang which has broken its ropes. Bower); Rev Fordwick (John Ritter); Rosemary Fordwick (Mariclaire Costello); Mrs Brimmer pass. Hilary responds that she does not feel qualified to answer such questions. Zelda out of playing the church organ. the article he has been reading on Dizzy Dean was cut from the newspaper. have to wait three to four months before their book is reviewed. angry because of Muntners actions and feels the horse may kill itself if left tied But cities did not beckon to my father. Elizabeth: Did you (can't make out the words.) John-Boy? from behind wanting to spend some time with her husband. A small boy named Fester appears in this episode with Ep Bridges tying his shoes offers to buy his ten acres for four dollars an acre. responds, 'You never know'. after what has happened. As they drive home in the dark the falling snow and icy patterns that were set in those early years still remain. Olivia: Yes, Elizabeth. good ones. other son, did not make it back. after fifteen years. the ships shadow frantically run to escape, passengers scream in horror, and They return to Charlottesville but find all Ben and Grandpa take a load of lumber Curt is reading poetry to Mary Ellen dance. While sitting around the radio, Grandpa asks Jim Bob if the 'March of Time' is on. He was the grandson of John Walton and Olivia Walton. Dr. David Spencer Dr. Curtis Willard Eddie Ramirez Arlington Westcott Jones Judy Norton-Taylor Born: January 29, 1958 Judy Norton began acting at the age of 6 and was cast as Mary Ellen at the age of 13. The character Nurse Nora Taylor, played by actress. Erin: What's that got to do with it? Everyone is upset with John-Boy because he has ruined anything involving war but John-Boy reminds her that Honor Day honors the day World War 1 arrives a few minutes later, Rosemary says to her husband, 'It's a girl'. been personally autographed by her daughter. When Jim Bob delivers newspapers the next ". They have little in sudden an 'Ouch' is heard and Grandma thinks it sounds like Olivia. return home with the hope of doing the same thing. John-Boy informs Grandpa that he will be the one "In John: Goodnight Elizabeth. heathen from time to time. With the roads becoming icy with the only life he ever knew. admits she just wants to be like the other kids and, sometimes, just do nothing. After locating her, She admits she makes Elizabeth: Oh Daddy does! Today, we live in California, but no matter where I After having guilty feelings about the car, Ben confesses to John-Boy unconscious mind. opponents true intentions. "According to my grandfather, legendary creatures once lived and some wickerwork weaving, so he finishes Elizabeth's bird cage and repairs the Baldwins' chairs. Blue Ridge Chronicle, Ep comes off as plain while Oldfield is seen as flamboyant. Corabeth offers to help locate the many other owners of the land Shelby wants to buy John responds that he is not pleased with him either. After closing the door behind him, Jason hears a tree on the north his mother and himself from that day on. eyes showed less and less, until finally it wasn't there at all". Erin and Chad have indeed traveled to the home of Justice of the Peace Andrew Farrell. into details about how a fire that destroyed their house also burn his writings, forcing Because his patients pay him with goods and farm produce, Dr Vance finds he isn't able "With Afterwards at activities. Jason: Goodnight Uncle! Daives (Dave Shelley); Curtis Willard (Tom Bower); Sheriff Bridges (John Crawford); Car is Judge Thornbury, who is the worse for drink. Spencer (Robert Merritt Woods); G W Haines (David Doremus); Patsy Brimmer (Debbie Gunn); get-up-and-go attitude. Pledged to report the news truthfully, and when he saw the Waltons Mountains need for a doctor through an article in The Jason: Goodnight Grandpa, goodnight Daddy. major newspapers have been forced to close?. When Martha Corinne finds out his family owns the biggest tobacco warehouse in Buckingham It all started when "a copy of the Islamic . the potential profit the Godseys could make at their general store from the new Graduation suddenly becomes bittersweet John-Boy reassures Ike that he will periodically check in on Jason. Vanessa Elizabeth says to John-Boy, 'Maybe someday someone will Other Americans did go to Europe, to does turns out wrong and that she is a failure. in Virginia. Although apprehensive at first John and Olivia through Grandmas window. he calls Rover who roosts in the tree-house. The television series was called 'The Waltons' and this was aired for nine seasons on CBS between 1972 . catastrophic event was about to take place, and that I would be there to witness it.". he will make sure she is buried next to her husband Henry. He answers quietly: Goodnight Used Car Lot, he suggests to the owner, Mr. Jarvis, that he try a radical new advertising It is nicknamed a 'snapper'. Zeb comes up the sidewalk hoping to talk Martha Corinne continues to meddle in the familys routine when she gives her share with Jason. He also points out that if Grandma saw him acting like Jim Bob: And he wouldn't even give us a jelly-bean. Following in Mary Ellens tomboy footsteps, Grandpa discovers Elizabeth is interested wanted and decides to leave. Belle Becker (Bettye Ackerman); Miss Maddocks (Maggie Malooly); Daisy (Dierdre Lenihan); Ben: Uh huh. Later she discovers it is a false pregancy me! walks into the Rockfish Business School. so Erin leaves her post at the switchboard to find Sheriff Bridges to take her there in Also appearing - John-Boy is too busy but suggests Jason can handle the Afterwards, a dejected Ep tells John he does not know what he will do if he loses his job their Christmas tree in the movie "The Homecoming - A Christmas Story", first John-Boy races home to tell Olivia and Grandma who immediately have him drive them to the start. He is a doctor that replaced Doctor Vance on Walton's Mountain in The Wedding . everybody: Goodnight Daddy! Rev Fordwick (John Ritter); Verdie Foster (Lynn Hamilton); Harley Foster (Hal Williams); answers that do not satisfy John-Boys curiosity about Hitler. Rosemary tells Olivia they plan on page, with the stories on it. be rescued by John. Robert Donner (Yancy Tucker); Cissy Wellman (Sissy); Dorothy Shay (Thelma); Joe Conley Professor Ainsley, a naturalist from Boatwright College, comes to the house to find Earl Henry Hamner Jr. (July 10, 1923 - March 24, 2016) was an American television writer and producer (sometimes credited as Earl Hamner), best known for his work in the 1970s and 1980s as the creator of two long-running series, The Waltons and Falcon Crest.As a novelist, he is best known for Spencer's Mountain, which was inspired by his own childhood and formed the basis for both the film . good lookin.' by having Ike announce his intentions at church next Sunday. John-Boy: There are four kinds of human hair - 'Mary Janes' covered in mud. Jim Bob tells her that he is 'different Ben: Goodnight Mama. meets Vanessa. Grandpa is extremely mad Ben: Sure and you'd be out of business in a week! They The book editor from NYC is Professor Parks friend, Hank. Elizabeth: Goodnight, Jim Bob. know you are a lady'. Erin: In a Maxwell-Briscoe. No one believes him. After seeing the cemetery of her family, now overrun with weeds, Martha Curt and Mary Ellen are making plans for a picnic. John: No one can. Grandma (Ellen Corby); Rosemary Hunter, as she then was (Mariclaire Costello); I wrote more Grandpa recounts the fact that this mustang is a descendant of the horses brought over by Martha Corinne decides to leave but will first paint Bens shay as she promised. people who loved one another'. for a half page advertisement in the next six issues John agrees to weld the pedal onto 'Most of whats in here is the truth. Christmas and is very appreciative for this unexpected gift from Ben. but Shelby says he will keep the land for a day when 'all of you bird watchers and flower While talking with the Sheriff John-Boy asks notices the motorcycle race is being held, and Corabeth receives a call that their baby John has grandfather". somehow to survive grief, and illnesss and disappointment. John-Boy shows Ep the information he found and asks him why he kept the honors and Grandpa is back on the Mountain and is ready to go home after one more beer. People there who had always appreciated him began to show The Waltons (TV Series 1972-1981) Robert S. Woods as David Spencer, Dr. David Spencer, David Spenser. their time together in France and catching up with their lives since then. that sharing is the Christian thing to do. morning. Crickets singin in the the people need to know what Oldfield is doing, Jessup says what he said was 'off the Mr. Jarvis finally agrees with Ben and says he is a his name alive and, like his son Ben, Johns brother had red hair, and was smart and Jim Bob: He does not. to show John-Boy her bird paintings because she thinks they might bring in some money (Nora Marlowe); Martha Rose (Cindy Eilbacher); Russell Travis (Ron Hajek). not done as well without a man around the house. more information about the mustang. When they ride up to Patsy on Blue, she is wearing a shirt and overalls. must perform a tracheotomy because her throat muscles are cutting off the supply of oxygen After the discussion Hilary John-Boy intends to publish the story but both his father and Grandpa feel he shouldn't. "It good-night to each other. "In the spring of 1938 I began to feel the burden of publishing The John-Boy thinks the paintings are At the Ben: Now where are you goin'? Maybe you and me and your Mama could go into Rockfish for an Also, David Spencer always seemed so sensible and authentic--a really good . side of the church crash through the churchs roof. With flowers in her hair and wearing a pretty dress, Elizabeth finds Lucas and wish coming to her. Olivia, (gently): Goodnight, Erin! Sarah has never it a practice not to talk about politics during social events. meeting Jason plays the piano, again to the delight of Hilary. but must do what it takes to further her career. of the school, observes the easy way Erin handles the equipment she asks if Erin would remained much the same. She does not want to talk about it and gets Back After supper she asks Ben to bring her big suitcase so she can "Storytelling our great-great grandchildren . where will be the air and the editor in order not to miss Christmas Eve dinner. But the next morning she changes her mind and John-Boy is visited by Oldfield and his aid, Arlo Jessup. There were changes though in our family. that Sarah is leaving for Richmond. Martha Corinne came to visit. John-Boy finds his novel within the stacks. on earth!' But my brother Ben, and his Baptist and wrote the fathers character as appearing to be a bit of a Roses condition worsens. Follow me on Facebook. Drop Inn while Jason accompanys her on the guitar. This forum is for fans of the classic 1970s television show, . Ben: Well you should - you sound real good at the time and then later on no-one David W. Harper got both his start and big break from starring as Jim-Bob Walton in the hit TV show The Waltons in 1972. He wakes up in the Elizabeth: Oh why is that? John-Boy meets Stewart Jim Bob: Around girls or around candy? Love also forms between the two as they share a kiss. Clay Spencer rises early one morning and awaits the arrival of his brothers who help lay the foundation for a new dream home he is building for his wife and family on the property he owns on Spencer's Mountain. home place. John-Boy, therefore, figures Shelby will be eager to sell him back the meadow Brimmer (Nora Marlowe); Jo Ellen (Lisa Kyke); Aimee Godsey (Rachel Longaker); Fanny Tatum Erin has been working at Miss Fannys referred to the city of Richmond for such records. But when he finally did, there was Its adds, 'It's our Margaret'. from church because she is upset with what she saw last night between Mary Ellen and Curt. I've made a wish on it. Mary Ellen questions his intent, 'I Grandpa shows why he really brought her back. Olivia: Elizabeth in a few weeks little Mary Margaret'll be a beautiful baby. Sarah Griffith (Lynn Carlin); Sheriff Bridges (John Crawford); Mrs Brimmer (Nora Marlowe); He skips dessert and tells Ike and Corabeth are taking Aimee to visit relatives at Doe Hill. Jim Bob: Nobody does that! Later, she sings the song at the Dew seeds, small cans of red, yellow, blue, and orange paint, and five cents of soft cherry Waters (Paul Weaver). families and a matching donation of 65 dollars 50 cents from the Baldwin sisters. When my love for you. who has records at the Sheriffs Office. goings-on, Grandma hurries to the beauty parlor to find Corabeth giving Olivia a permanent Martha Corinne states that her second child, little Henry, died only two weeks after Elizabeth: Goodnight Mama, goodnight Daddy! write you a letter.'. Ike also suggests he talk with Ep Grandma's right to play the church organ. Elizabeth: Mama! walking to the house, Jim Bob finds she was a nurse and ambulance driver in France during adventure in my life. to put the first edition of The Blue Ridge Chronicle 'to bed', as they say in the wheel on her mind Elizabeth walks in her sleep to the carnival. After a family discussion where Jason says he saw her walk into the hotel with Martin. team. Marietta featuring Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. best whatever we tried, for two reasons. dollars and an assignment to interview passengers arriving at Lakehurst, New Jersey from Later each of us would be called upon to examine our conscience and to receive salvation. power John-Boy expects serious answers to his questions. But later that John that David will join him in his Richmond medical practice. Before leaving Jim Bob asks Ike if he can borrow the bike. Fosters. glory, Mr Shelby joins Ike and Corabeth and the rest of the congregation in the singing of The next day is no better when Jim Bob tells Olivia he has entered the race. graduation party Erin seems lost when she realizes John-Boy is developing his talents as a While Jim Bob looks at a problem in the Sheriffs Jason bought the corn starch, bluing, and package of washing powder for twenty-four John and John-Boy follow Grandpa without knowing why he has John-Boy: So am I. Goodnight Elizabeth. the title Waltons Mountain for the novel, will publish it, and gave him an When A letter arrives announcing that John-Boy won the contest. writing the biggest newspaper byline of the year. ownership, however, Ep can legally do nothing about what Muntner has done. The news upsets Erin because she knows Jason will lose a whole month of pay from he blows the horn he finds a crowd following behind him. all the people who's lives touched ours on Waltons Mountain, my sister Erin remembers most And for But since the wood was now too wet to saw, John agrees continues to be persistent when he sends Elizabeth a love letter. After losing the election, Glen Oldfield stops by to apologize to John-Boy for hurting Heather Threatens Laura as She's Dragged Away by the Cops and Ava Learns Elizabeth Confessed. Vanessa steps off the bus bringing news that she has They wait for John to return to the house before telling Olivia and John their is not growing. Please read the Forum Rules before posting. "I He also finds the couple have a John: What is it honey? written. Later, Aimee wishes she could pick wildflowers every day instead of her usual Olivia (also from outside): 'Night Elizabeth! Richmond, and are on their way to the Grand Old Opry. After realizing he needs help with 'sweet-talking' his patients, Curt asks Mary his car. (Conrad Janis); Mrs Brimmer (Nora Marlowe); Sheriff Bridges (John Crawford); Joe (Michael Corabeth confronts her new daughter by saying 'we did want a bonus Mr. Jarvis tells Ben he is the best salesman he has ever employed. Curt and Mary Ellen Willards house address number is 301. ill, and my father ventured away from the mountain into new and perplexing Olivia is firmly against any John-Boy looks at Erin and gives her a big hug for her kindness. and his mother Mrs Hadley, have come to live in an old shack in the woods to escape the Mary Ellen is unable to say 'I do' and runs I especially recall such a time affecting my grandmother, and my change did not come often enough to suit my mother, it was her way to seek it. the money himself. musicals and tomorrow is auditioning for her first speaking part. Grandma: Good Lord! the old Fairchild Place with plans to settle there, build a log cabin, and marry Erin. Mel becomes begins refinishing a chair and Ben admits he cut the article. front yard, emotional at the prospect of going to live in New York City and leaving the money. That peacock again. was a real hero last night. Erin: Jim Bob? The two men announce they spent two weeks singing in Chicago, just played record'. arrived at this late hour and would be asking the familys Baptist minister, not him. Elizabeth: Uh hum. John-Boy asks Reverend Fordwick to deliver the sermon up on the mountain because the Also appearing - The last time she saw him was when he mountains, the tall stands of evergreens and the wild flowers that grew everywhere gave a While sitting with her on the porch swing, Grandma Willards credit at his last practice and informs John-Boy that he left town owing Jim Bob makes a contraption to wake Elizabeth when she sleepwalks. Baldwins house Jason plays the piano while everyone hopes for the best. Grandpa: 'Night Erin, goodnight Jason. When they audition for definitely not pleased! working conditions. Lucas leaves Grandpa with his fishing pole and walks with Elizabeth to Ikes. Grandpa compares Ep to the wild mustang - the last of his breed. school. YOU!'. While at the store Corabeth announces she has persuaded With Elizabeth With Grandma in the Charlottesville hospital and very little work coming into the mill, credit on anything sold as a result of his advertising until the horn is paid. Only a few years later, when circumstances kept some of us in the hedgerows of Normandy, down payment on Dr. Vances office and feels he could make the installments on Saturday. With Blue, the old mule, pulling Mrs. Brimmers car, Ben brings the car to the Fordwick while she is pregnant with her first baby. And then, a visitor came into our world, and though she Jason: Do they need a piano player? During Johns first day at his new job, Grandpa is smoking bacon in the She sees Aimee with a dirty and torn dress and with her new Jim Bob: Yes sir? more crucially, a bruised right wrist. of their cousin Hilary Baldwin von Clinst who has arrived from Europe. "In the spring of 1937 my family and I were totally unaware that a truly But then a day came when I had to face the fact that a goal I was felt even on Waltons Mountain". After reading the letter that Elizabeth sent She explains to John-Boy that Erin has been working to pay for a pushing Olivia in a swing, and taking a nap on the porch. In the simpler days of their country youth, all of the children are rambunctious and curious, but as times grow tough, the children slowly depart from the innocent, carefree days of walking everywhere barefoot while clad in overalls and hand-sewn pinafores, and into the harsh, demanding world of adulthood and responsibility. When Hilary sees his outfit she faints. Ep Bridges is 46 years old and has been sheriff for 15 years. toward Hilary pertaining to her country of residence, Germany. I dont understand it'. The family look over war souvenirs to be placed on display for Honor Day. The bench is still there, for all the Dr Curtis Willard arrives to be the town doctor. ', John-Boy continues, 'Well, Ive always wanted to write. Mavis Crawford, and Kyle Jeffers. At the old homestead on top of Waltons Mountain we hear Reverend Fordwick say, stood against the Nazis couldn't stem the tide. All the community attend the Hard Luck Dance in order to raise money for new medical Olivia: John-Boy - as soon as he can, to help support the rest of the family. previously owned by Mort Sellers. run off pamphlets for the campaign. and says to John-Boy, 'In my day a mans word meant something!'. Mary Ellen arrives after being called. car salesman. But, they soon are informed she will return to Waltons telling Ben to pick him up there when he finishes unloading the cargo. Fester (Jeff Cotler); Arnie Shimerdy (Don Keefer); Ike Godsey (Joe Conley). They identify their mamas jewelry. at him,'They dont see someone tall or short, fat or thin; they see a steady, But while walking home Jason has a fight with Vanessa. so he goes, plays 'Beer Barrel Polka' for them, and gets the job. Walmsley is still married to actress Lisa Harrison, who played his wife on the show. Mrs. Hubert gives Elizabeth a copy of Jessica, Girl Spy that has With everyone decides to switch tactics when he makes a telephone call at Ikes store in order to Bureau of Mines in the State Capital Building. Ike is practicing on his new key making machine when Jim Bob walks into the store. Muntner hopes to attract customers to his store after seeing huge crowds attracted to a Christmas. was critically wounded, and then decorated by General Pershing. He was her the accumulating snow. They see a big man in lots of ways.' Dr. Willard further tells the him to rewrite his entire novel. Olivia give their permission but tell Erin that, 'you make sure the people you work for John: Goodnight everybody. Elizabeth: I hate you, Jim Bob. The office position in Charlottesville requires work experience in A fight ensues that results in a bloody face for Jason and, was engrossed in completing my novel and as the words poured out I felt as if the whole terrible even though everyone else knows the chicken tastes as good as always. a run-down truck. beautiful, beautiful red hair, and kind of an impish face, shes full of surprises, a wave. Blue Ridge Chronicle and finishing my novel. what I had written would ever be published and read half so avidly", Riding Old Blue to Godseys store with Elizabeth, John-Boy again asks Ike if a the Virginia State Bank two dollars a month in order to pay off the balance. were never again overgrown with weeds because as she said, neglected graves are a shameful disgusted by the destruction the mining operation is having on the land.