More happens on Waltons' mountain than happens in city life. It's never boring.
(Spoilers)
Plot A involves John-boy wanting to spend the night in an abandoned cabin. Excellent writing when his dad says no, yet his mom and grandfather convince John-Boy's dad that it's time. A boy has to find himself by being alone sometimes, says grandpa.
Then while John-Boy spends the evening in an abandoned cabin and who should be there but an old friend, played by (amazing) Sissy Spacek. Her 3rd role on TV. AND she is pregnant. AND she gets a fever and almost dies by John-Boy saves her with medicine. AND she gives birth and John-Boy assists. The talent of the actors, not to mention the great lighting (only a fireplace for light), the directing and writing were perfect.
Subplot B was about the children submitting things to the fair to win ribbons. A boring plot line. Didn't like it when Ben and even Jason teased Jim-Bob for cooking, but Grandma was fantastic getting mad at them her anger was my anger, but realize this was filmed in 1972, during women's lib. Ellen Corby amazes me in every episode.
Subplot C is about Sarah's mother running into Livie in town (what a coincidence), Livie inviting her back to the home, and she admits she will disown her daughter for getting pregnant (she married the father). All in all, I was not bored for one second. Great plot and great acting.
Smaller plot - Granny is a black women who lives near the cabin and heals people with plants. The producers find the best actors to play smaller roles on this show; she was a delight. The director did have an obvious camera shot of her which made me say out loud, "Oh, she's going to die." And yes, at the end of the show it was shared that she had died over night.
(Spoilers)
Plot A involves John-boy wanting to spend the night in an abandoned cabin. Excellent writing when his dad says no, yet his mom and grandfather convince John-Boy's dad that it's time. A boy has to find himself by being alone sometimes, says grandpa.
Then while John-Boy spends the evening in an abandoned cabin and who should be there but an old friend, played by (amazing) Sissy Spacek. Her 3rd role on TV. AND she is pregnant. AND she gets a fever and almost dies by John-Boy saves her with medicine. AND she gives birth and John-Boy assists. The talent of the actors, not to mention the great lighting (only a fireplace for light), the directing and writing were perfect.
Subplot B was about the children submitting things to the fair to win ribbons. A boring plot line. Didn't like it when Ben and even Jason teased Jim-Bob for cooking, but Grandma was fantastic getting mad at them her anger was my anger, but realize this was filmed in 1972, during women's lib. Ellen Corby amazes me in every episode.
Subplot C is about Sarah's mother running into Livie in town (what a coincidence), Livie inviting her back to the home, and she admits she will disown her daughter for getting pregnant (she married the father). All in all, I was not bored for one second. Great plot and great acting.
Smaller plot - Granny is a black women who lives near the cabin and heals people with plants. The producers find the best actors to play smaller roles on this show; she was a delight. The director did have an obvious camera shot of her which made me say out loud, "Oh, she's going to die." And yes, at the end of the show it was shared that she had died over night.
