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I know I'll be in the minority, but I liked the show better when John Boy was gone. It gave the other characters more to do. This was the season where Elizabeth attracts a ghost, Mary Ellen becomes a drug addict, and Cora Beth becomes a big lush! Enough said! Except - buy it!
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eXCELLENT DVD, And as always, My order arrived quickly!!, Packed Beautifully and Arrived IN Mint condition.... Great Job Once Again with Amazon.Com!
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I was very pleased about the entire process from ordering to delivery. All went professionally and smoothly.
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This is the seventh of nine seasons of "The Waltons", a family-oriented drama set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This season originally aired in 1978. This is the first full season without the central character of John-boy Walton. During the first five seasons, John-boy was the focus of the show, as he is the narrator, and his journals and writings are the source of the individual episodes. John-boy leaves his mountain home at the end of season five, and appears for several episodes at the end of season six. With John-boys absence, the show now focuses on the other members of the Walton family (and friends). In my opinion, this season is the first where the writing suffers a bit. To be sure, there are some very good episodes in this season, but there are several episodes which lack the quality and feeling typical of earlier Walton seasons. Even with an "uneven" season in terms of quality, these episodes are still worth watching (and owning), as they deal with real family and personal issues in a humane and loving way. The Waltons is a classic TV series that beat the odds, in that it had a loyal audience without resorting to special-effects, gratuitous violence, or overt sexual themes. It is entertainment with a message suitable for the entire family. I watch The Waltons with my children and they love the shows. Walton time is family time.
Three episodes stand out in my mind as exceptional. The first is a touching two-part episode devoted to the death of Grandpa Zeb Walton (Will Geer), who died between seasons six and seven. This is a touching episode that will bring tears to every viewer. Ellen Corby (Grandma Walton) who suffered a real-life stroke, reprises her role as Grandma Esther Walton, and her long life with Zeb is recounted in flashbacks. Each of the grandchildren say goodbye to Grandpa Zeb in their own touching way.
The "Day of Infamy" is another major highlight as Pearl Harbor is attacked and Mary-Ellen's husband, Curt, is apparently killed. Judy Norton gives a profound performance in a sorrowful episode.
The third episode that stands out is "The Parting". In this episode, Oliva Walton learns she has tuberculosis and has to go away for treatment. Oliva will make only guest appearances from this point on in the series. Saying goodbye to a loving mother is a heart-rending experience.
It is truly a treat to watch the Walton children grow up and deal with the associated problems of maturity and living in the throes of the beginning of America's entry into World War II. Although not the quality of previous seasons, this is still quality tv and is highly recommended.
Jim Konedog Koenig
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I grew up on the Waltons and it is great that my children can experience an era that was simpler and more wholesome. It gives perspective on todays culture and economic times.
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