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Post by rochelle on Apr 18, 2018 15:47:00 GMT -5
I'm sure I could think of some others, but as I'm watching "The Song" right now, in which Erin Moran is a guest who Ben gets to sing a duet with Jason, the character of Betsy Morgan completely creeps me out. She was played by Doney Oatman, who had a short career in the 70s and did a very good job in this episode of "The Waltons", but it's her character and the way she acts that I very much don't like. Loud, obnoxious... very unfeminine. I would bet money Doney had a great time playing Betsy in the two episodes in which she appeared.
While I'm at it, one of the sweetest guest characters was the lady who lived by herself in a neat cabin. John Boy borrowed her mule (and ended up with it when she died) when he was taking care of Sissy Spacek's character as she was having her baby. That lady had the sweetest smile and demeanor, I'd bet there wasn't much acting going on there. BTW, I read once that Earl Hamner said his grandmother was more like this lady than the crusty Grandma in the series, as played by Ellen Corby. Still, I like Grandma. She's the perfect match for Will Geer's Grandpa.
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Post by goldfinch1 on Apr 18, 2018 18:44:59 GMT -5
I'm sure I could think of some others, but as I'm watching "The Song" right now, in which Erin Moran is a guest who Ben gets to sing a duet with Jason, the character of Betsy Morgan completely creeps me out. She was played by Doney Oatman, who had a short career in the 70s and did a very good job in this episode of "The Waltons", but it's her character and the way she acts that I very much don't like. Loud, obnoxious... very unfeminine. I would bet money Doney had a great time playing Betsy in the two episodes in which she appeared. While I'm at it, one of the sweetest guest characters was the lady who lived by herself in a neat cabin. John Boy borrowed her mule (and ended up with it when she died) when he was taking care of Sissy Spacek's character as she was having her baby. That lady had the sweetest smile and demeanor, I'd bet there wasn't much acting going on there. BTW, I read once that Earl Hamner said his grandmother was more like this lady than the crusty Grandma in the series, as played by Ellen Corby. Still, I like Grandma. She's the perfect match for Will Geer's Grandpa. Yes Betsy is annoying, she would drive me mad. But she does make me laugh in the way she talks 'nineteen to the dozen' with that sudden change of emphasise at the end, that cracks me up! 🌸
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Post by aresalz on Apr 19, 2018 7:21:30 GMT -5
I always liked Little Miss Boy Crazy Motor Mouth Betsy. A character that I didn't care for (the character -- not necessarily the actor) was the new husband in the Shivaree (spelling) episode. He was a real jerk.
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Post by rochelle on Apr 19, 2018 10:54:27 GMT -5
I always liked Little Miss Boy Crazy Motor Mouth Betsy. A character that I didn't care for (the character -- not necessarily the actor) was the new husband in the Shivaree (spelling) episode. He was a real jerk. "motor mouth" LOL That says it perfectly! I agree with you about the young Olivia's new husband.
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Post by goldfinch1 on Apr 19, 2018 15:32:36 GMT -5
Yes brilliant description 'motor mouth'😉 and I agree about the husband.
So here is my...... well list! 😕 Job Denby. 'Dust Bowl Cousins' Lutie Bascomb. 'The Fire' Megan 'The Substitute' Hyder Rudge. 'The Car' Eustace Madden. 'The Lie' Calvin Satterfield 'The Home Front'
I appreciate their experiences made them who they are, but still I didn't like their characters😞🌸
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Post by rochelle on Apr 19, 2018 20:32:30 GMT -5
Job Denby. 'Dust Bowl Cousins' Lutie Bascomb. 'The Fire' Megan 'The Substitute' Hyder Rudge. 'The Car' Eustace Madden. 'The Lie' Calvin Satterfield 'The Home Front' ********* I'm always amazed at the memories of some Waltons fans! While all the character names are certainly familiar, I only remember 3 of these! And I've seen most of these episodes recently!!! That reminds me. Way back when my ex and I used to rent video tapes (you youngsters won't remember those days - if you were even around then!) I don't know how many I re-rented by accident because I couldn't remember that I'd already seen the movie, even after reading the description on the box! I couldn't blame my age then.
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Post by Brenda on Apr 19, 2018 21:49:20 GMT -5
Vanessa (Curt's sister). I didn't like her fake accent and I didn't like that she broke Jason's heart.
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Post by goldfinch1 on Apr 20, 2018 12:32:53 GMT -5
Vanessa (Curt's sister). I didn't like her fake accent and I didn't like that she broke Jason's heart. Oh yes I forgot Vanessa, I add her to my list.😉 Yes poor Jason😢🌸
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Post by JeriJet on Apr 20, 2018 12:52:23 GMT -5
Vanessa (Curt's sister). I didn't like her fake accent and I didn't like that she broke Jason's heart. <iframe width="18.680000000000064" height="3.019999999999996" style="position: absolute; width: 18.680000000000064px; height: 3.019999999999996px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 15px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_81819778" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="18.680000000000064" height="3.019999999999996" style="position: absolute; width: 18.68px; height: 3.02px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 879px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_35573952" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="18.680000000000064" height="3.019999999999996" style="position: absolute; width: 18.68px; height: 3.02px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 15px; top: 92px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_50872150" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="18.680000000000064" height="3.019999999999996" style="position: absolute; width: 18.68px; height: 3.02px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 879px; top: 92px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_66055911" scrolling="no"></iframe>I have often wondered about that accent -- because Linda Purl has sounded just like that in other shows.... Matlock, for instance, but others, too.
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Post by JeriJet on Apr 20, 2018 12:59:11 GMT -5
For some reason, I've been having a problem in replying -- so started fresh !
Just wanted to say that I've always wondered about that accent used by Linda Purl -- because she has used it in other shows, like Matlock -- weird, because it sounds so phony and is so obnoxious !!
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Post by goldfinch1 on Apr 20, 2018 12:59:44 GMT -5
Job Denby. 'Dust Bowl Cousins' Lutie Bascomb. 'The Fire' Megan 'The Substitute' Hyder Rudge. 'The Car' Eustace Madden. 'The Lie' Calvin Satterfield 'The Home Front' ********* I'm always amazed at the memories of some Waltons fans! While all the character names are certainly familiar, I only remember 3 of these! And I've seen most of these episodes recently!!! That reminds me. Way back when my ex and I used to rent video tapes (you youngsters won't remember those days - if you were even around then!) I don't know how many I re-rented by accident because I couldn't remember that I'd already seen the movie, even after reading the description on the box! I couldn't blame my age then. Hi Rochelle, the 'Helpul Links' at the bottom of this page are a good source of information i.e., for Walton characters 'The Illustrated Waltons Episode Guide' Is a very good one.🌸
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Post by rochelle on Apr 20, 2018 14:51:27 GMT -5
Hi Rochelle, the 'Helpul Links' at the bottom of this page are a good source of information i.e., for Walton characters 'The Illustrated Waltons Episode Guide' Is a very good one.🌸 goldfinch, are you admitting to cheating? And I thought that was all from memory! for the info.
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Post by goldfinch1 on Apr 20, 2018 14:55:25 GMT -5
Hi Rochelle, the 'Helpul Links' at the bottom of this page are a good source of information i.e., for Walton characters 'The Illustrated Waltons Episode Guide' Is a very good one.🌸 goldfinch, are you admitting to cheating? And I thought that was all from memory! for the info. Well maybe just a little😉 I have to check the title episodes 🌸
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Post by carol on Apr 22, 2018 18:22:06 GMT -5
The Denby's - The Dust Bowl Cousins Orma Lee- The Pearls Curt No2 The Tempest/The Whirlwind Miss Prissom- The Sinner The Hanover Family - The Spoilers The Claybourne Family- The Theft.
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Post by goldfinch1 on Apr 23, 2018 13:01:03 GMT -5
The Denby's - The Dust Bowl Cousins Orma Lee- The Pearls Curt No2 The Tempest/The Whirlwind Miss Prissom- The Sinner The Hanover Family - The Spoilers The Claybourne Family- The Theft. Oh Carol you have reminded me of even more, my list could just keep getting bigger!😉🌸
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