I thought it was an excellent chapter. Far from the miracles that usually give a happy ending to the episodes of this series, this time the drama is treated with realism and strength. Furthermore, Michael Landon's performances in terms of his gestures of pain at having to tell his daughter such bitter news, like those of Karen Grassle, demonstrate a brilliant performance from every point of view. The same goes for Melissa Sue Anderson, who was sensational.
Although it runs down a side lane, I didn't like that the two sisters were talking about "stealing a man" from each other, when the eldest, Mary, is still a 15-year-old girl, and Laura is even younger.
I also don't understand that reaction of running away aimlessly when faced with bad news. In the chapter we see two: Laura does it, and then Mary's fleeting boyfriend, Septh, repeats it, in both cases upon learning of Mary's imminent blindness.
All in all, it is a brilliant and very emotional chapter, despite the bad news it brings.
Although it runs down a side lane, I didn't like that the two sisters were talking about "stealing a man" from each other, when the eldest, Mary, is still a 15-year-old girl, and Laura is even younger.
I also don't understand that reaction of running away aimlessly when faced with bad news. In the chapter we see two: Laura does it, and then Mary's fleeting boyfriend, Septh, repeats it, in both cases upon learning of Mary's imminent blindness.
All in all, it is a brilliant and very emotional chapter, despite the bad news it brings.