One of my favorite episodes. Dixie Carter shows off her beautiful voice. She sings the hymn How Great Thou Art. Best version of this beautiful song I have ever heard. Don't miss this episode.
2 Reviews
Julia sings
kathleenmshannon24 June 2019
Strong faith knows no gender.
mark.waltz15 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Bernice is back, and all her gears are in working order here as, along with the other women, they take on Reverend Nunn (Patrick Tovatt) and his belief that women should not be ministers. Nunn, the headminister at Charlene's church, disappoints her with his views as Charlene has always been passionate about becoming an ordained minister because of her strong faith. Meanwhile, Julia is in shock as she has been asked to sing "How Great Thou Art" and have the solo on the final high note at the closing ceremonies, and the fact that it is going to be on the evening news has her a nervous wreck.
Having Nunn over for dinner (with Bernice as special guest), it's a very informative episode that makes some very important points yet once again doesn't seem to lecture the show too much. Alice Ghostley steals the scene as usual, matching Nunn scripture passage for scripture passage (as we learn her father was a preacher), and giving historical references that really bring into question the place of women in the religious community. Even as a man, I could give her a huge round of applause for her very valid views! As Bernice herself proclaims, "So put that on your pulpit and smoke it!"
There are two emotional highlights of this episode, Charlene's private confrontation with Reverend Nunn (after she shocks him by declaring her faith in him has been greatly tested) and Julia's triumph in hitting that final note. In fact, a seen between Charlene and Julia before her song is another great moving scene that really affirms their friendship. Without saying a word, Hal Holbrook as Reese looks on at Julia in awe (or maybe Hal looking on at wife Dixie in pure love) really proclaims a lot of feeling, and even though he's basically an extra here, Holbrook's surprise cameo is an emotional crescendo on the episode.
Having Nunn over for dinner (with Bernice as special guest), it's a very informative episode that makes some very important points yet once again doesn't seem to lecture the show too much. Alice Ghostley steals the scene as usual, matching Nunn scripture passage for scripture passage (as we learn her father was a preacher), and giving historical references that really bring into question the place of women in the religious community. Even as a man, I could give her a huge round of applause for her very valid views! As Bernice herself proclaims, "So put that on your pulpit and smoke it!"
There are two emotional highlights of this episode, Charlene's private confrontation with Reverend Nunn (after she shocks him by declaring her faith in him has been greatly tested) and Julia's triumph in hitting that final note. In fact, a seen between Charlene and Julia before her song is another great moving scene that really affirms their friendship. Without saying a word, Hal Holbrook as Reese looks on at Julia in awe (or maybe Hal looking on at wife Dixie in pure love) really proclaims a lot of feeling, and even though he's basically an extra here, Holbrook's surprise cameo is an emotional crescendo on the episode.
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