Review(s): DVD The Waltons - The Complete Fourth Season
Hello and Goodbye John Boy
While we are getting ready to say goodbye to John Boy in the 5th season (not this 4th season), every episode deserves 5 stars. I loved this show growing up (high school) and can watch reruns forever. I'm planning on purchasing all seasons, as I treasure every episode. This is my all time favorite television show and, I think, always will be.
Love the Waltons!
I love this series. I just wish they would get them out faster. Every year when we buy them, we will lay in bed at night and watch one episode. As the end of each season draws near, we may skip a night here and there to make them last longer. We really miss them when it's over. I wish they would release them all or at least release one every 4 or 6 months. I have no patience...
Best season of the series
There were many great seasons of this special show, but season four is the best IMO. Standout episodes include:
The Sermon - John Boy is asked to preach Sunday services and he gets plenty of coaching from proud Grandma.
The Competition - Ben gets angry and leaves just as the Waltons get into a competition for a huge contract.
The Search - Story by Ellen Corby (Grandma) Olivia, Jim Bob and Elizabeth are lost in the woods after a car accident.
The Fox - Grandpa's war stories don't quite live up to the truth.
The Burnout - The family is scattered after the house burns down.
The Quiliting - Tensions flare between Grandma, Olivia and Mary Ellen after Grandma plans a quilting party to announce Mary Ellen is ready for courting.
The House - Grandma and Grandpa are on different sides of the county's decision to tear down an old house.
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