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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2009 17:41:07 GMT -5
Oh, my gosh! Why would you pack them away? There are days when I'm home that I watch several episodes sometimes in order and sometimes I jump around. It depends on my mood I guess. There is nothing wrong with any of us, I'm proud to say that I'm a HUGE fan of THE WALTON'S! The new stories ended years ago but those characters are very much alive in my heart, I could never pack them away. All 9 seasons are displayed in my kitchen on the hutch right next to my cookbooks! Guess which gets used more?! My 9 year old neice was with us for a few days back in the spring and she loved the shows. LOL, on the other hand, my 13 year old nephew rolled his eyes and headed out the door.
Let me put it like this ~ I love the show! Always have and Always will!! My husband gets alittle tired of the theme music though. I'M PROUD THAT I AM A WALTON'S ADDICT!
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Post by mcbailey on Aug 27, 2009 16:02:09 GMT -5
Hi, I have just found this forum and there is nothing at all wrong with you.... (That is because there is nothing at all wrong with me -  This is a good addiction. I grew up watching the show, loving the show. I made my kids watch it, so that they knew how positively lucky they are. I sometimes think about how to solve a problem and I'll think it through the way Olivia would have..... Crazy? Maybe a little... But I always end up with the right answer..... Thank you for this forum. I'll be back. |
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Post by tropicjeff on Aug 27, 2009 19:06:38 GMT -5
Just like my other favorite "I Love Lucy" the Waltons dvds will run in sequence and when the series ends, it's time to start all over again...so even though it's kind of melancholy when it's all over, when you start all over again, it's a brand new beginning!
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Post by waltonsfan99 on Sept 3, 2009 12:01:38 GMT -5
Hello i have just finished season9. Idont think there is anything wrong with you. growing up my family was pritty disfuntional. and even today still is. Watching the show for me and i think alot of people reminded us of good times and bad growing up. When a family member moved away on the show i thout about when my brothers and sisters moved away. One of the things i enjoy about watching the show each charecter reminds me alittle bit about my family. When the show ends it is alittle sad. I think it is one of the greatest family shows ever.
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Post by bmcgill on Sept 3, 2009 13:08:25 GMT -5
You think pretty much the same way I do. My family was pretty disfuntional too but the show does remind me of the good times growing up.
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Post by hollygirl on Sept 4, 2009 4:44:10 GMT -5
shoot I thought I posted on this but it looks like I might have previewed only. I do the same thing, go to sleep to the Waltons on my 'puter. If I watch later episodes or specials I feel so comforted going back to earlier episodes where John Boy is home, Zeb is alive, Grandma is well, Livvy is well and all is right in the world LOL.
I don't see any harm in filling yourself from the cup of the ideal family, so filled with love and understanding. In Earl Hamner's interview I think he said something about the type of people who watch the show, ones you had similar families and ones who wish they had such families. We're all human and long for such beautiful values and love.
In early days of classical literature (not that I'm so knowledgeable), the purpose of fine drama was to help people develop compassion by seeing characters in tragic circumstances. Of course that is rarely ever the goal now, but drama or comedy drama is meant to take us out of ourselves a bit and elevate us to what can be or should be in how people relate to one another. It is comforting to see and a great yardstick although the Walton's show is idealized to be sure.
For me, I feed myself w/ lots of beautiful dramas at Christmastime because the values are there in so many of the old films. It's a wonderful Life (which had one of the best guest stars on the Waltons IMO in it, she played Martha Corin and Jimmy Stewart's mother in Wonderful Life, sorry can't remember her real name.
IMO there isn't enough love and innocence going around anymore and soaking it up where you can find it is a good thing.
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Post by Tracey on Sept 4, 2009 9:10:50 GMT -5
shoot I thought I posted on this but it looks like I might have previewed only. I do the same thing, go to sleep to the Waltons on my 'puter. If I watch later episodes or specials I feel so comforted going back to earlier episodes where John Boy is home, Zeb is alive, Grandma is well, Livvy is well and all is right in the world LOL. I don't see any harm in filling yourself from the cup of the ideal family, so filled with love and understanding. In Earl Hamner's interview I think he said something about the type of people who watch the show, ones you had similar families and ones who wish they had such families. We're all human and long for such beautiful values and love. In early days of classical literature (not that I'm so knowledgeable), the purpose of fine drama was to help people develop compassion by seeing characters in tragic circumstances. Of course that is rarely ever the goal now, but drama or comedy drama is meant to take us out of ourselves a bit and elevate us to what can be or should be in how people relate to one another. It is comforting to see and a great yardstick although the Walton's show is idealized to be sure. For me, I feed myself w/ lots of beautiful dramas at Christmastime because the values are there in so many of the old films. It's a wonderful Life (which had one of the best guest stars on the Waltons IMO in it, she played Martha Corin and Jimmy Stewart's mother in Wonderful Life, sorry can't remember her real name. IMO there isn't enough love and innocence going around anymore and soaking it up where you can find it is a good thing. Hi Holly Beulah Bondi who played Martha Corrine and Jimmy Stewart's mother in It's a Wonderful Life. |
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Post by hollygirl on Sept 5, 2009 5:11:50 GMT -5
re: Beulah Bondi, thanks again Tracey. I think her performances as Martha Corrin were amazing. I'm so glad that at that point in her life she had the opportunity to display her talent. The Pony Cart is one of my most favorite episodes. She is so believable and I feel so much for her character. It was such a beautiful story, especially with the back story of how she had to leave her home in the earlier episode. I can just feel her life w/ Henry and the lost baby even though my own life was very far from a mountain pioneer!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2009 11:21:04 GMT -5
HollyGirl, maybe you could tell me ~ I was thinking about the movie A Wonderlife Life and I'm thinking that Ellen Corby played a small part. I'm pretty sure she played one of the people that rushed into the bank when he opened the doors when everyone was wanting their money.
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Post by hollygirl on Sept 8, 2009 5:02:49 GMT -5
HollyGirl, maybe you could tell me ~ I was thinking about the movie A Wonderlife Life and I'm thinking that Ellen Corby played a small part. I'm pretty sure she played one of the people that rushed into the bank when he opened the doors when everyone was wanting their money. You're exactly right! She's so sweet in that role and memorable. Every fan of that film remembers her I think. Everyone wanted all their money but she just asked for the small exact amt. she needed so Jimmy Stewart's character kissed her. Funny I knew both were in the film but never put it together in my mind. |
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This is a good addiction. I grew up watching the show, loving the show. I made my kids watch it, so that they knew how positively lucky they are. I sometimes think about how to solve a problem and I'll think it through the way Olivia would have..... Crazy? Maybe a little... But I always end up with the right answer..... Thank you for this forum. I'll be back. 
