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Post by ForeverWaltons on Feb 23, 2014 2:28:46 GMT -5
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Post by patriciaanne on Feb 23, 2014 8:42:43 GMT -5
Thank you for posting this, Forever! Such a fitting way to remember such a wonderful man. I saw a pic of his precious daughter, Sharon. Such a heartbreak that beautiful little girl never grew up. What a reunion they must have had. :::sniffle:::
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Post by sdw on Feb 24, 2014 16:06:32 GMT -5
Forever Waltons,thank you for posting this.
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Post by mawmawsoveralls on Feb 24, 2014 23:38:56 GMT -5
thank you forever waltons
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Post by Sussie of Teckelhut Acres on Feb 27, 2014 19:14:20 GMT -5
Amazing...she looked just like him!
I have often wondered if her death led to his drinking. This thought came to mind when I learned that "The Waltons" got him to dry up. I realize he stated that the show got him to thinking that he needed to live for others rather than for himself. But often I wonder if it was working with the children in the show helped ease the pain of losing Sharon. Gave him something to live for, so to speak.
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Post by patriciaanne on Feb 28, 2014 9:08:00 GMT -5
Amazing...she looked just like him! I have often wondered if her death led to his drinking. This thought came to mind when I learned that "The Waltons" got him to dry up. I realize he stated that the show got him to thinking that he needed to live for others rather than for himself. But often I wonder if it was working with the children in the show helped ease the pain of losing Sharon. Gave him something to live for, so to speak. |
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Post by Sussie of Teckelhut Acres on Feb 28, 2014 10:10:52 GMT -5
"People can only take so much pain at once and sometimes when it gets to be too much, they try to medicate it away" I agree with you on that. People do not seem to understand that drinking does not make the problem go away. It just prolongs it and collects bigger problems along the way. |
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Post by JeriJet on Feb 28, 2014 14:58:19 GMT -5
Amazing...she looked just like him! I have often wondered if her death led to his drinking. This thought came to mind when I learned that "The Waltons" got him to dry up. I realize he stated that the show got him to thinking that he needed to live for others rather than for himself. But often I wonder if it was working with the children in the show helped ease the pain of losing Sharon. Gave him something to live for, so to speak. I'm pretty sure he said he was a heavy drinker in college and had never really cut it back much.... and I think he specifically said that The Waltons management didn't ask him stop -- that he just sort of got the idea on his own that he wanted to be more like the father role he was playing.... that's what I remember, anyway.... |
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Post by gunnersmom on Jul 24, 2014 4:51:52 GMT -5
I believe that playing any of those parts on the Waltons for such a long period of time would have to fundamentally change your own character for the better. Simply watching the show makes me want to be a better person, makes me appreciate more the blessings in my life, and gives me a stronger sense of wonder in our ability to overcome and love.
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Post by daniela on Jul 24, 2014 7:35:25 GMT -5
That was really nice...thanks for posting that Kimberly!
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Post by nedandres on Aug 2, 2014 20:46:16 GMT -5
Ralph was always gracious to his fans. I had the chance to meet him on two occasions, and he was kind to all.
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Post by dannyintexas on May 28, 2015 18:21:13 GMT -5
It is very very rare that an actor can profoundly touch people's lives. Ralph Waite's acting in the Waltons touched me in very real and important ways. I cannot say enough for the humanity he brought to the character of John Walton. His acting was as good as any television acting has ever been. I miss him deeply and will always love him for his contributions to the arts.
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