Marci
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Post by Marci on Sept 8, 2012 10:21:58 GMT -5
I just began watching The Waltons several months ago ... I must admit I didn't watch it when it aired the first time. I am recording and watching the show from GMC, INSP and Hallmark! Needless to say, they are NOT in any order although I heard INSP is running them in order now. ;D Anyway, I just LOVE this show! It's heartwarming, tear pulling, family friendly and just delightful. I do have some questions, however, which brought me to this site, among others. How close to Earl's writings/books is the show? In other words, how far did the Hollywood writers veer from the original writings? It just seemed in the later episodes that some of the stories and characters were more 'Hollywood' than real life. Later shows added some mild profanity, more violence [kidnapping, wife beating, rape, murderous threats, etc.] and more conflicts & hostilities among the families. This was distressing to me as I watch the show to AVOID this kind of thing, since today's TV is flooded with it. The Waltons is my show to escape the way of today's world and to remember how it was and how it should be ... a family full of love, respect, caring, kindness, support, etc. Seems like the last three years or so, the show was struggling to stay afloat and it lost it's substance and continuity. I still have many seasons yet to watch, but I think I may pass on the last few seasons, esp. when another actor played Johnboy. At any rate, I am thrilled to find a forum that loves the show like I do!! Yes, I want to be part of the Walton family and enjoy doing that every night if only via TV! THANKS!
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Post by JeriJet on Sept 8, 2012 12:27:40 GMT -5
Here's a great website -- it provides lots of info about The Waltons and Earl Hamner..... I keep it bookmarked as ready-reference when folks here are seeking answers to their questions..... users.galesburg.net/atkins/waltons.htmlAlso, right at the bottom of the homepage here, you'll find a link to the-waltons.com which has a lot of good stuff, especially regarding Earl, and also the Detailed Guide under the Episodes tab.....
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Post by Marci on Sept 8, 2012 16:29:16 GMT -5
Thanks so much!!
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Post by flyaway on Sept 8, 2012 20:27:14 GMT -5
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Post by JeriJet on Sept 9, 2012 7:46:21 GMT -5
Yes, that's why I mentioned it above..... as well as its link right at the bottom of this forum's home page.....
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