I was out youtubing tonight and randomly came across this “then and now” on The Waltons:
The Waltons – Part 3 — then and now
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I never watched this show and I know it was popular.
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Jim, if there was one word to describe the show, it would be “grounding.” When the world is going crazy around me, this show or Northern Exposure is what I put on to calm me down.
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The first 6-7 seasons are great. I did like the others but those are the ones I really get into. They were very well written and the characters remained true to themselves. Grandpa was the grandpa I wanted. They were not as goody goody as critics said… they had a great moral compass and did most things the right way instead of the easy way. Great influence without being preachy.
Great memories of watching the show with my mom. I always had a crush on Erin…
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Very well-stated, Max. I loved the grandparents. My own grandparents were a lot like them, believe it or not! John Boy aggravated the heck out of me!
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Not John Boy! lol. I wanted Will Geer to be my grandpa. I think what made the show work is like I said…the characters remained consistent.
Critics tried to shame viewers for watching it because the Waltons were doing the right thing…which always infuriated me…Ok… Off the soap box Max
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Stand on the soap box as long as you want, Max. I like what you’re saying. Doesn’t it seem like these days doing the right thing gets laughed at? It is actually scary to me how the world turns these days.
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Yes it does…common sense is a thing of the past….it will only stop when the world turns to ashes…well that was cheerful!
I know what you mean though.
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p.s. I like going back to the show now, seeing it through the eyes of an adult. John Boy does not aggravate me anymore 🙂
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That was so good to watch! I loved the Waltons! 🙂
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🙂 I’d like to see a youtube of kids today watching the show and getting their reactions. They would say where are their phones? lol
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haha probably – and their tv! I think all the Waltons had was that old radio they listened to programs on. 🙂
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🙂
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