The Waltons: Season 1, Episode 0The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (19 Dec. 1971)Story of the events that happened on Christmas Eve, 1933, to one rural American family. Director:Fielder Cook |
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The Waltons: Season 1, Episode 0The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (19 Dec. 1971)Story of the events that happened on Christmas Eve, 1933, to one rural American family. Director:Fielder Cook |
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Edgar Bergen | ... | |
| Ellen Corby | ... | ||
| Cleavon Little | ... | ||
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Dorothy Stickney | ... | |
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Josephine Hutchinson | ... | |
| William Windom | ... | ||
| Andrew Duggan | ... | ||
| Woodrow Parfrey | ... | ||
| Judy Norton | ... | ||
| Mary Beth McDonough | ... | ||
| Kami Cotler | ... | ||
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Eric Scott | ... | |
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David W. Harper | ... | |
The Walton family is about to celebrate another Christmas. It's during the '30s and the Depression. John Walton promised to be home soon but seems to be late. John-Boy tells his sibs about Christmas and all that stuff. When John hasn't showed for hours, Ma sends John-Boy out to find him. Will John ever get home to celebrate Christmas with his family? This movie spun off the TV series "The Waltons". Written by Dylan Self <robocoptng986127@aol.com>
I was so glad to see that this is out on DVD. It looks great, I'm glad Paramount spent some time restoring it to its present condition. This truly is a modern day classic. I was enthralled with this when it ran on television for the very first time, and its lost none of its appeal for me 34 years later. The entire story exudes reality for me and you actually care about this family. Patricia Neal is wonderful as Olivia. It's too bad she didn't go on to do the television show. She added a touch of reality but also she conveyed a true sense of having seen hardship in her own life that conveys to the screen. If you've never seen this movie, and you're longing for Christmases gone by, treat yourself and either rent or buy the DVD. This is a big step above "The Walton's."