1 00:01:57,885 --> 00:02:00,988 I remember a day in hot summer back during the Depression 2 00:02:01,054 --> 00:02:04,325 when we all wished Walton's Mountain was a mile higher 3 00:02:04,392 --> 00:02:07,928 so its cool shade would reach us sooner. 4 00:02:07,995 --> 00:02:09,997 Growing up in those long-gone days 5 00:02:10,063 --> 00:02:12,600 I took for granted the discomfort of a hot summer. 6 00:02:12,666 --> 00:02:15,169 But as a novice writer, I took it as my duty 7 00:02:15,236 --> 00:02:16,637 to question other things. 8 00:02:16,704 --> 00:02:19,573 Like sin, and what made a sinner. 9 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:22,510 Trouble was, no one seemed to agree. 10 00:02:22,576 --> 00:02:25,078 It is most inspiring to meet a missionary 11 00:02:25,145 --> 00:02:27,448 from our Asian outpost. 12 00:02:27,515 --> 00:02:31,885 The people in my village are mainly Buddhists, Mathew 13 00:02:31,952 --> 00:02:34,555 but they worship animals 14 00:02:34,622 --> 00:02:37,958 and all manner of odd statues. 15 00:02:38,025 --> 00:02:41,061 It must be beautiful to win such a soul to the Lord. 16 00:02:41,128 --> 00:02:42,963 How can you bear to come home? 17 00:02:43,030 --> 00:02:46,567 Only to find another missionary who shares my zeal. 18 00:02:48,168 --> 00:02:50,204 I hope I shall prove worthy. 19 00:02:50,271 --> 00:02:52,840 You were much praised for your austere living. 20 00:02:52,906 --> 00:02:56,477 You will find the people in Walton's Mountain simple folk. 21 00:02:56,544 --> 00:02:59,179 It will provide a perfect test. 22 00:02:59,247 --> 00:03:01,782 "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom 23 00:03:01,849 --> 00:03:04,818 "and the man that getteth understanding." 24 00:03:07,221 --> 00:03:09,156 Can we talk? 25 00:03:09,223 --> 00:03:10,958 As long as you mind your manners. 26 00:03:11,024 --> 00:03:12,293 And no tickling at the table. 27 00:03:12,360 --> 00:03:14,795 What if I have to sneeze while he's praying? 28 00:03:14,862 --> 00:03:16,330 You say, "Excuse me." 29 00:03:16,397 --> 00:03:19,500 Mama, do angels sneeze? 30 00:03:19,567 --> 00:03:22,069 I can't say, Elizabeth. I never saw one myself. 31 00:03:22,135 --> 00:03:25,339 I bet they'd sweat, though, if they had to wait two hours. 32 00:03:25,406 --> 00:03:27,775 Don't say "sweat." Say "perspiration." 33 00:03:27,841 --> 00:03:30,411 I told Miss Prissom we'd be honored. 34 00:03:30,478 --> 00:03:33,714 The very least we can do is welcome this young preacher. 35 00:03:33,781 --> 00:03:36,284 I'm gonna watch and listen to him real close. 36 00:03:36,350 --> 00:03:37,885 Can't think of a better model, son. 37 00:03:37,951 --> 00:03:40,688 You'll have to learn to yell and holler about the Devil 38 00:03:40,754 --> 00:03:44,558 just like he was running you a foot race and gaining on you. 39 00:03:44,625 --> 00:03:46,994 That Reverend doesn't get here pretty soon 40 00:03:47,060 --> 00:03:50,063 with all this heat, he's going to find us all melted away. 41 00:03:50,130 --> 00:03:52,600 Clean down to our halos. 42 00:03:52,666 --> 00:03:56,003 Grandpa, when God kicked the Devil out of Heaven 43 00:03:56,069 --> 00:03:57,505 did he lose his halo? 44 00:03:57,571 --> 00:04:00,308 Now see here, Jason, you're asking the wrong fella. 45 00:04:00,374 --> 00:04:02,142 Of all the list of exciting professions 46 00:04:02,209 --> 00:04:04,478 I could have taken up 47 00:04:04,545 --> 00:04:06,614 being a preacher wasn't one of them. 48 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:10,684 I never could get a real good clear picture of Hell. 49 00:04:10,751 --> 00:04:14,588 I hope and pray you never see the real thing, old man. 50 00:04:17,224 --> 00:04:19,960 You'll feel very secure here, Mathew. 51 00:04:20,027 --> 00:04:24,765 Olivia Walton is a good Baptist with a God-fearing family. 52 00:04:24,832 --> 00:04:29,303 I feel like Daniel, set down by the Lord among docile lions. 53 00:04:29,370 --> 00:04:32,940 I trust them. Myself, I doubt. 54 00:04:33,006 --> 00:04:36,410 There is no room for timidity in our work, Mathew. 55 00:04:41,148 --> 00:04:43,283 Maybe he went to Heaven. 56 00:04:43,351 --> 00:04:46,286 -In Miss Prissom's car? -In a chariot. 57 00:04:46,354 --> 00:04:48,021 They'll be here soon. 58 00:04:48,088 --> 00:04:50,190 -Who's ready for a swim? -I am! 59 00:04:50,257 --> 00:04:53,861 Sit down, children. 60 00:04:53,927 --> 00:04:55,763 What's going on around here, Liv? 61 00:04:55,829 --> 00:04:58,065 Looks a bunch of stuffed owls to me. 62 00:04:58,131 --> 00:04:59,367 We're waiting for Miss Prissom. 63 00:04:59,433 --> 00:05:01,335 You mean that lady that looked like 64 00:05:01,402 --> 00:05:05,072 she's been weaned on lemons? 65 00:05:05,138 --> 00:05:06,740 She came by this morning and 66 00:05:06,807 --> 00:05:09,677 asked if we could put up Rev. Fordwick from Divinity School. 67 00:05:09,743 --> 00:05:10,911 He'll hold an all-day service 68 00:05:10,978 --> 00:05:13,080 and meeting on the grounds this Sunday. 69 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:14,348 We're waiting on them. 70 00:05:14,415 --> 00:05:17,351 -Been waiting. -Since lunchtime. 71 00:05:18,686 --> 00:05:20,454 I promised these children I'd take them 72 00:05:20,521 --> 00:05:22,956 for a swim soon as I finished. 73 00:05:23,023 --> 00:05:24,858 It's mighty hot outside. 74 00:05:24,925 --> 00:05:27,628 John, Miss Prissom and this new preacher are company. 75 00:05:27,695 --> 00:05:30,564 They ought to be here any minute, John. 76 00:05:30,631 --> 00:05:33,634 Maybe we can find them a couple of suits. Come on. 77 00:05:37,037 --> 00:05:38,506 If you ask me 78 00:05:38,572 --> 00:05:40,908 collars and ties were invented by the Devil 79 00:05:40,974 --> 00:05:42,943 on one of his mean days. 80 00:05:43,677 --> 00:05:44,978 How about you, Grandma? 81 00:05:45,045 --> 00:05:47,415 I'm not so old that I put my comfort 82 00:05:47,481 --> 00:05:49,550 before good manners, John Walton. 83 00:05:56,457 --> 00:05:58,426 Now, Liv, I didn't mean to contradict you. 84 00:05:58,492 --> 00:06:00,861 It's just that I did promise the children, you know. 85 00:06:00,928 --> 00:06:04,364 And I promised to welcome this young man of the Lord 86 00:06:04,432 --> 00:06:06,700 on his very first day of God's work. 87 00:06:08,836 --> 00:06:11,872 I'll tell him we're having a mass baptism. 88 00:06:18,579 --> 00:06:20,814 Come on. Who's ready up there? Let's go. 89 00:06:40,534 --> 00:06:42,135 Good morning. 90 00:06:44,371 --> 00:06:46,474 -Reverend, welcome. -Mr. Walton. 91 00:06:48,809 --> 00:06:50,444 This is my brood here. 92 00:06:50,511 --> 00:06:52,446 -That's John-Boy. -Howdy. 93 00:06:52,513 --> 00:06:54,615 Jason, Jim-Bob 94 00:06:54,682 --> 00:06:58,886 and there's Erin, Mary Ellen, Ben 95 00:06:58,952 --> 00:07:01,955 and over behind the tree is Elizabeth. Come here, honey. 96 00:07:02,590 --> 00:07:04,525 Come on out! 97 00:07:07,094 --> 00:07:09,997 Yes. I believe your wife was expecting us. 98 00:07:10,063 --> 00:07:14,267 Yes, ma'am, she was. About two or three hours ago. 99 00:07:14,334 --> 00:07:16,504 I promised these children I'd take them swimming. 100 00:07:16,570 --> 00:07:19,540 On the Sabbath afternoon? 101 00:07:19,607 --> 00:07:23,276 I reckon the Lord knows how bad the heat gets 102 00:07:23,343 --> 00:07:25,546 seeing as he made Hell out of it. 103 00:07:27,948 --> 00:07:31,184 May I speak with your wife, please? 104 00:07:31,251 --> 00:07:34,054 -Yes, she's waiting for you. -Thank you. 105 00:07:37,925 --> 00:07:41,194 Why don't you get some old clothes and come join us? 106 00:07:53,173 --> 00:07:56,910 Last one in has to hang up all the bathing suits! 107 00:07:56,977 --> 00:07:59,980 They'd been waiting such a long time. 108 00:08:00,047 --> 00:08:03,050 "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation." 109 00:08:03,116 --> 00:08:05,218 James 1:12. 110 00:08:08,021 --> 00:08:11,391 Their father promised to take them swimming. It's so hot. 111 00:08:11,458 --> 00:08:15,195 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." 112 00:08:15,262 --> 00:08:17,164 Isaiah 40:31. 113 00:08:18,532 --> 00:08:20,834 Olivia, Esther 114 00:08:20,901 --> 00:08:24,004 has anyone here seen my inner tube? 115 00:08:30,644 --> 00:08:33,113 [screaming] 116 00:08:39,553 --> 00:08:41,955 [everyone screaming] 117 00:08:56,804 --> 00:08:59,039 I gave him John-Boy's room. 118 00:08:59,106 --> 00:09:01,508 Miss Prissom went back to town. 119 00:09:01,575 --> 00:09:03,143 No doubt convinced that the pagans here 120 00:09:03,210 --> 00:09:05,813 are more in need of salvation than in Asia. 121 00:09:05,879 --> 00:09:07,748 We're all sinners, Liv. 122 00:09:07,815 --> 00:09:10,117 I take this seriously, John. I wish you would. 123 00:09:10,183 --> 00:09:12,285 There's nothing sinful about the children 124 00:09:12,352 --> 00:09:13,687 having some fun swimming. 125 00:09:13,754 --> 00:09:16,924 There's a time and a place. We have a guest. 126 00:09:20,360 --> 00:09:23,997 alright, I'll gather the children together. 127 00:09:24,064 --> 00:09:25,298 Thank you. 128 00:09:25,365 --> 00:09:28,836 And I'll tell them to mind their manners. 129 00:09:28,902 --> 00:09:31,004 It's your own that hurt me, John. 130 00:09:45,418 --> 00:09:46,687 What's he doing? 131 00:09:46,754 --> 00:09:49,322 He said, "Idleness is the Devil's workshop." 132 00:09:51,792 --> 00:09:53,727 I'd rather work with Daddy. 133 00:09:59,566 --> 00:10:01,334 When a fellow gets to be my age 134 00:10:01,401 --> 00:10:04,504 sin is something mostly that you remember. 135 00:10:04,571 --> 00:10:06,674 How about my age? 136 00:10:06,740 --> 00:10:08,108 There are certain things that you're 137 00:10:08,175 --> 00:10:09,910 still a mite too young for. 138 00:10:09,977 --> 00:10:12,379 Come on, Grandpa. I'm 17 years old. 139 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:16,850 For instance, like trying to get a driver's license. 140 00:10:16,917 --> 00:10:19,019 It takes a certain maturity. 141 00:10:19,086 --> 00:10:20,854 You make it sound like you got 142 00:10:20,921 --> 00:10:23,256 to get a license in order to sin. 143 00:10:23,323 --> 00:10:24,291 You sassing me? 144 00:10:24,357 --> 00:10:26,526 No, sir. Just that to be a writer, 145 00:10:26,593 --> 00:10:28,095 I ought to know certain things. 146 00:10:28,161 --> 00:10:30,330 I'm old enough to know about sin, don't you? 147 00:10:30,397 --> 00:10:35,035 -If you have to ask, you ain't. -I know some, believe me. 148 00:10:36,804 --> 00:10:39,372 What I don't know is how much I don't know. 149 00:10:44,011 --> 00:10:45,578 That's a subject that most folks 150 00:10:45,645 --> 00:10:47,414 are not too keen to talk about, John-Boy. 151 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:50,884 How am I to learn about life if all I ever hear about 152 00:10:50,951 --> 00:10:52,920 is good folks and nothing about sinners? 153 00:10:52,986 --> 00:10:55,856 There's nothing fascinating about sinners. 154 00:10:55,923 --> 00:10:57,490 Some say there's nothing fascinating 155 00:10:57,557 --> 00:11:01,729 about watching a poplar turn its leaves before a rainstorm. 156 00:11:01,795 --> 00:11:04,631 Have you talked to that Rev. Fordwick? 157 00:11:04,698 --> 00:11:06,666 He's not much older than I am. 158 00:11:08,135 --> 00:11:10,103 I don't know how to tell you this 159 00:11:10,170 --> 00:11:13,173 but there are a lot of folks that lead exciting and colorful 160 00:11:13,240 --> 00:11:16,844 lives that are not the biggest sinners in the whole world. 161 00:11:16,910 --> 00:11:19,146 "And if thy right eye offend thee 162 00:11:19,212 --> 00:11:22,015 "pluck it out, and cast it from thee 163 00:11:22,082 --> 00:11:25,953 "for it is profitable that one of thy members should perish 164 00:11:26,019 --> 00:11:29,589 "and not that the whole body should be damned into--" 165 00:11:29,656 --> 00:11:31,591 Damn! 166 00:11:31,658 --> 00:11:33,693 Children. 167 00:11:35,295 --> 00:11:38,732 Do not mock the power of the Lord. 168 00:11:38,799 --> 00:11:42,736 You don't want to be like Lucifer when he fell in pride. 169 00:11:42,803 --> 00:11:45,138 Be not free with curses and abominations 170 00:11:45,205 --> 00:11:47,908 lest you be cursed in the eyes of God. 171 00:11:49,642 --> 00:11:53,113 Give up your evil ways. 172 00:11:53,180 --> 00:11:56,349 End debauchery. End adultery. End covetousness. 173 00:11:56,416 --> 00:11:58,786 Let no tongue wag that is not as pure 174 00:11:58,852 --> 00:12:00,888 as the mewing of a nursing babe. 175 00:12:01,789 --> 00:12:03,991 For your hearts are shriveled up 176 00:12:04,057 --> 00:12:07,527 and inside ye are corruption. 177 00:12:07,594 --> 00:12:11,064 Think ye of the fierce and righteous judgment of the Lord. 178 00:12:12,032 --> 00:12:15,268 You are as putrid as death 179 00:12:15,335 --> 00:12:17,905 and a stench in the nostrils of the Lord Jehovah! 180 00:12:17,971 --> 00:12:19,739 And he shall visit you one day 181 00:12:19,807 --> 00:12:21,608 with scourges of fire to cleanse you-- 182 00:12:21,674 --> 00:12:23,510 Reverend! 183 00:12:25,512 --> 00:12:26,947 You're scaring these children. 184 00:12:27,014 --> 00:12:29,382 We are all evil sinners in the Lord Jehovah's eyes 185 00:12:29,449 --> 00:12:32,219 and it's time now to repent, before it is too late. 186 00:12:32,285 --> 00:12:34,654 Now listen here. These are good, sweet children. 187 00:12:34,721 --> 00:12:38,225 I'm not gonna let anyone fill them with a pack of nonsense. 188 00:12:40,460 --> 00:12:43,163 Children, go inside and wash up for lunch. 189 00:12:46,834 --> 00:12:49,136 I'll wash up, too, ma'am. 190 00:12:52,739 --> 00:12:55,775 My children are not going to be treated like that, Liv. 191 00:12:55,843 --> 00:12:57,978 Not by anyone. 192 00:12:58,045 --> 00:13:00,881 They are my children, too, John Walton. 193 00:13:06,419 --> 00:13:08,956 [music] 194 00:13:22,702 --> 00:13:24,537 [piano music] 195 00:14:08,882 --> 00:14:12,452 I guess you're old enough to travel your own road, son. 196 00:14:12,519 --> 00:14:14,621 I love you and Mama both. 197 00:14:14,687 --> 00:14:17,290 There's no choice there. 198 00:14:17,357 --> 00:14:21,528 It's not a question of one being right and the other wrong. 199 00:14:22,930 --> 00:14:24,197 I know Mama's a Baptist, 200 00:14:24,264 --> 00:14:26,633 but I don't truly know what you believe. 201 00:14:29,436 --> 00:14:34,441 I believe life is a mystery. A sacred one. 202 00:14:34,507 --> 00:14:36,809 As for faith, that's a personal and private thing. 203 00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:40,480 It's not something you pull on like your pants in the morning. 204 00:14:40,547 --> 00:14:42,149 I don't think that's much different 205 00:14:42,215 --> 00:14:44,217 from what your mama thinks. 206 00:14:47,020 --> 00:14:48,888 That Rev. Fordwick sure says a lot 207 00:14:48,956 --> 00:14:50,857 of things that make me angry. 208 00:14:50,924 --> 00:14:52,492 Sure what he says makes you angry, 209 00:14:52,559 --> 00:14:55,595 or the fact that he's taken over your room? 210 00:14:55,662 --> 00:14:58,798 Maybe. It's kind of hard to write up in the loft. 211 00:14:58,865 --> 00:15:01,668 -He'll only be here till Sunday. -Yeah. 212 00:15:05,705 --> 00:15:08,575 Daddy, will you answer me a couple of questions? 213 00:15:08,641 --> 00:15:11,078 I'll try. 214 00:15:11,144 --> 00:15:14,547 The Reverend keeps talking about 215 00:15:14,614 --> 00:15:17,550 sex and sin like it's the exact same thing. 216 00:15:19,319 --> 00:15:21,288 I'm going to have to stop calling you 217 00:15:21,354 --> 00:15:23,756 John-Boy one of these days. 218 00:15:23,823 --> 00:15:27,460 I keep thinking I'm too old to be so ignorant about so much. 219 00:15:29,829 --> 00:15:33,300 I think I told you all you need to know about mating 220 00:15:33,366 --> 00:15:35,935 about one sex joining the other. 221 00:15:36,003 --> 00:15:38,171 What you don't know yet is about love. 222 00:15:38,238 --> 00:15:41,975 -I know about love. -I mean 223 00:15:42,042 --> 00:15:44,911 one man joining one woman. 224 00:15:44,978 --> 00:15:46,980 Admiring and respecting each other enough 225 00:15:47,047 --> 00:15:49,349 they want to share that feeling. 226 00:15:49,416 --> 00:15:52,352 You love Mama. I can see that. 227 00:15:52,419 --> 00:15:55,255 When the Good Lord put his hand to making your mama 228 00:15:55,322 --> 00:15:59,326 I'm sure he's right proud of what he came up with. 229 00:15:59,392 --> 00:16:01,428 And I'm right proud with the children 230 00:16:01,494 --> 00:16:04,464 that came out of our loving each other. 231 00:16:04,531 --> 00:16:06,099 I sure don't see nothing shameful 232 00:16:06,166 --> 00:16:09,702 about loving a woman that way. 233 00:16:09,769 --> 00:16:12,039 You got a good soul, son. 234 00:16:12,105 --> 00:16:14,407 No use spoiling it by fretting about sin. 235 00:16:15,908 --> 00:16:20,113 But I want to be a writer, so I got to try and understand it. 236 00:16:22,782 --> 00:16:24,017 Some people crave sinning 237 00:16:24,084 --> 00:16:29,089 like other people crave rhubarb pie. 238 00:16:30,790 --> 00:16:33,693 I hate rhubarb pie. 239 00:16:33,760 --> 00:16:36,629 Let's hope you don't acquire a taste for either one. 240 00:16:43,270 --> 00:16:45,572 -Morning, Reverend. -Morning. 241 00:16:48,175 --> 00:16:52,179 You know, you could take a bath in the tub if you wanted to. 242 00:16:52,245 --> 00:16:54,614 Cold showers and plenty of exercise 243 00:16:54,681 --> 00:16:58,017 are bulwarks against temptations of the flesh. 244 00:16:58,085 --> 00:17:02,055 -How old are you? -Twenty-one next month. 245 00:17:03,123 --> 00:17:05,692 I'm 17. 246 00:17:05,758 --> 00:17:08,128 You are troubled. 247 00:17:08,195 --> 00:17:10,263 Kind of same as anybody, I guess. 248 00:17:10,330 --> 00:17:12,699 Cold showers and calisthenics 249 00:17:12,765 --> 00:17:15,868 will rid you of impure thoughts which trouble young men. 250 00:17:15,935 --> 00:17:17,337 See, that's what bothers me. 251 00:17:17,404 --> 00:17:18,771 I want to be a writer, 252 00:17:18,838 --> 00:17:21,674 so naturally I puzzle over these things. 253 00:17:21,741 --> 00:17:24,277 It's sorting out what's pure and impure 254 00:17:24,344 --> 00:17:26,779 that I have trouble with. 255 00:17:26,846 --> 00:17:29,616 Your religious training should make that no problem. 256 00:17:29,682 --> 00:17:30,983 It helps, I admit. 257 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:34,287 But the problem is nobody seems able 258 00:17:34,354 --> 00:17:36,856 to give me a straight answer on any one thing. 259 00:17:36,923 --> 00:17:42,795 I'd be happy to advise you to the best of my ability. 260 00:17:42,862 --> 00:17:44,564 Reverend, what is sin? 261 00:17:44,631 --> 00:17:48,968 To sin is to break a religious or moral law with a willful act. 262 00:17:49,035 --> 00:17:50,537 Then how could dancing be sinful? 263 00:17:50,603 --> 00:17:53,206 Grandma feels that dancing is sinful. 264 00:17:53,273 --> 00:17:54,974 It can lead to temptation. 265 00:17:55,041 --> 00:17:56,609 Then people shouldn't be allowed to dance? 266 00:17:56,676 --> 00:17:59,446 It is best not to challenge Satan, for he is strong. 267 00:17:59,512 --> 00:18:03,150 I'm going to get dressed. Join me in a cross-country run? 268 00:18:03,216 --> 00:18:04,717 Maybe tomorrow. 269 00:18:04,784 --> 00:18:08,288 Better an ounce of prevention than a pound of cure. 270 00:18:14,794 --> 00:18:16,396 Repent! 271 00:18:16,463 --> 00:18:19,799 For I say that the hour is nigh 272 00:18:19,866 --> 00:18:21,734 when judgment shall be visited 273 00:18:21,801 --> 00:18:25,572 and the sheep shall be separated from the goats. 274 00:18:27,006 --> 00:18:30,577 Drunkenness is an abomination. 275 00:18:30,643 --> 00:18:32,412 Repent! 276 00:18:32,479 --> 00:18:37,584 Fornication and lustful ways must be abandoned. 277 00:18:37,650 --> 00:18:39,319 Repent! 278 00:18:39,386 --> 00:18:43,190 Lying and stealing and bearing false witness 279 00:18:43,256 --> 00:18:45,158 are abominations! 280 00:18:45,225 --> 00:18:48,027 Repent, ye sinners! 281 00:18:48,094 --> 00:18:51,598 Carve out sin from your hearts like a boil! 282 00:18:51,664 --> 00:18:53,032 Repent! 283 00:18:53,099 --> 00:18:55,335 For whatsoever ye sow 284 00:18:55,402 --> 00:18:58,271 so also shall ye reap! 285 00:19:07,580 --> 00:19:10,217 -How was the sermon? -Scary. 286 00:19:21,194 --> 00:19:23,296 Want a lick? 287 00:19:23,363 --> 00:19:25,932 No, thank you. I'll wait for supper. 288 00:19:25,998 --> 00:19:29,336 I heard you practicing. 289 00:19:29,402 --> 00:19:31,338 Perhaps you have a suggestion. 290 00:19:33,139 --> 00:19:35,375 Yes, Reverend, I do. 291 00:19:35,442 --> 00:19:38,278 You think I should say something different in my sermons? 292 00:19:39,746 --> 00:19:43,616 Far be it for me to tell you what to say, Reverend 293 00:19:43,683 --> 00:19:46,052 but about the way you say it. 294 00:19:46,118 --> 00:19:50,623 You see, most folks around here aren't used to being shouted at 295 00:19:50,690 --> 00:19:51,958 and a lot of us won't understand 296 00:19:52,024 --> 00:19:55,762 some of that fancy language you're using. 297 00:19:55,828 --> 00:19:58,631 I was just going to suggest that you say what you're gonna say 298 00:19:58,698 --> 00:20:02,201 but simpler and easier, that's all. 299 00:20:04,271 --> 00:20:06,873 I have spent four years, Mr. Walton 300 00:20:06,939 --> 00:20:09,676 learning and studying to preach the word of God. 301 00:20:09,742 --> 00:20:12,445 It's up to you to accept or reject it. 302 00:20:18,251 --> 00:20:19,886 John-Boy, could you explain something? 303 00:20:19,952 --> 00:20:21,254 What? 304 00:20:21,321 --> 00:20:23,423 If God hates sin the way the preacher says 305 00:20:23,490 --> 00:20:25,224 I guess everybody should hate it. 306 00:20:25,292 --> 00:20:26,659 I guess. 307 00:20:26,726 --> 00:20:30,463 Then how come everybody keeps right on sinning? 308 00:20:30,530 --> 00:20:34,434 -What makes you so sure they do? -The preacher says they do. 309 00:20:35,935 --> 00:20:38,137 Yeah. 310 00:20:38,204 --> 00:20:41,874 I've been puzzling over it myself, Jim-Bob. I don't know. 311 00:20:41,941 --> 00:20:45,645 The way I get it is some people just have a craving for sin 312 00:20:45,712 --> 00:20:48,281 the way other people crave rhubarb pie. 313 00:20:48,348 --> 00:20:50,650 I hate rhubarb pie. 314 00:20:59,926 --> 00:21:01,661 Hey, Yancy. 315 00:21:04,931 --> 00:21:07,233 Got them Rhode Island Reds I promised your daddy. 316 00:21:07,300 --> 00:21:08,735 They're beauties, Yancy. 317 00:21:08,801 --> 00:21:11,304 I'll let your daddy have them for 10 cents apiece. 318 00:21:11,371 --> 00:21:12,772 How come you're letting them go so cheap? 319 00:21:12,839 --> 00:21:14,941 These are wild. Heard of wild turkeys? 320 00:21:15,007 --> 00:21:16,976 Of course I've heard of wild turkeys. 321 00:21:17,043 --> 00:21:18,378 These are wild chickens. 322 00:21:18,445 --> 00:21:19,579 I round them up whenever I need them 323 00:21:19,646 --> 00:21:21,113 in the woods back of my house. 324 00:21:21,180 --> 00:21:23,983 Wild chickens, huh? Just how wild are these chickens? 325 00:21:24,050 --> 00:21:26,519 There's one rooster in there, he's real feisty. 326 00:21:26,586 --> 00:21:29,522 Had to wrestle him about an hour before I got him in the crate. 327 00:21:29,589 --> 00:21:31,190 Better watch out getting them in the pen. 328 00:21:31,257 --> 00:21:33,693 You don't want to be done in by a feisty chicken. 329 00:21:36,363 --> 00:21:37,630 Give me a hand. 330 00:21:37,697 --> 00:21:39,999 I had to wrestle you two or three hours 331 00:21:40,066 --> 00:21:42,635 before I got you in a crate. 332 00:21:42,702 --> 00:21:44,070 -Where's your daddy? -In the house. 333 00:21:44,136 --> 00:21:47,073 -I'll go in and get my money. -Appreciate it. 334 00:21:54,514 --> 00:21:56,549 Aren't you going to see my daddy? 335 00:21:56,616 --> 00:21:58,317 I figured I'd go over to the Baldwin sisters 336 00:21:58,385 --> 00:22:01,153 just in case they might need an errand run or something. 337 00:22:01,220 --> 00:22:03,590 Okay, bye. 338 00:22:09,962 --> 00:22:12,732 I guess Yancy sure does like the rhubarb pie. 339 00:22:15,067 --> 00:22:18,638 Come on, open this door. Come on, you feisty chicken. 340 00:22:29,449 --> 00:22:31,117 Mama! 341 00:22:31,183 --> 00:22:34,754 Mama, the Devil was after me. 342 00:22:35,955 --> 00:22:38,591 Elizabeth, honey, you were having a nightmare. 343 00:22:38,658 --> 00:22:41,227 He was going to take me to Hell. 344 00:22:41,293 --> 00:22:44,731 No. You were only dreaming. 345 00:22:44,797 --> 00:22:47,900 Don't be afraid. We're here, aren't we? 346 00:22:47,967 --> 00:22:49,301 I'm scared. 347 00:22:49,368 --> 00:22:52,371 You're a good girl. You've got nothing to worry about. 348 00:22:52,439 --> 00:22:56,208 -There is. -Honey, you were only dreaming. 349 00:22:56,275 --> 00:22:59,546 No, Mama, there is. 350 00:22:59,612 --> 00:23:01,881 Well, then tell me what. 351 00:23:01,948 --> 00:23:04,651 Yesterday I took a piece of your gingerbread. 352 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:09,856 Now, now. 353 00:23:11,758 --> 00:23:13,760 I don't want to go to Hell. 354 00:23:15,394 --> 00:23:17,129 Elizabeth, honey 355 00:23:17,196 --> 00:23:19,365 I surely don't believe the Lord made Hell 356 00:23:19,432 --> 00:23:23,035 for 5-year-old girls who take one small piece of gingerbread. 357 00:23:24,203 --> 00:23:25,805 Are you sure, Daddy? 358 00:23:25,872 --> 00:23:29,108 I'm not saying what you did was right. It was wrong. 359 00:23:30,376 --> 00:23:32,244 Your conscience is bothering you, honey, 360 00:23:32,311 --> 00:23:33,980 giving you those bad dreams. 361 00:23:34,046 --> 00:23:36,549 If your conscience is in that good working order 362 00:23:36,616 --> 00:23:38,685 you got nothing to worry about. 363 00:23:42,655 --> 00:23:46,626 -Are you sure, Mama? -I'm sure. 364 00:23:46,693 --> 00:23:48,294 You want me to tuck you into bed? 365 00:23:48,360 --> 00:23:51,498 No. 366 00:23:51,564 --> 00:23:54,000 I'm tired from running away from that Devil. 367 00:24:00,139 --> 00:24:02,008 Good night, honey. 368 00:24:06,513 --> 00:24:08,581 You see what's happening around here? 369 00:24:13,720 --> 00:24:19,058 We've got differences making us frosty with each other. 370 00:24:19,125 --> 00:24:22,862 That's something we haven't seen in 18 years of marriage. 371 00:24:22,929 --> 00:24:25,331 It's not good for the children, either. 372 00:24:25,397 --> 00:24:27,734 Sure is dispiriting to me. 373 00:24:27,800 --> 00:24:31,804 You're the one that started it. That day he arrived. 374 00:24:31,871 --> 00:24:35,808 -Takes two to quarrel, you know. -You acted like a heathen. 375 00:24:35,875 --> 00:24:38,778 Still do, as far as he's concerned. 376 00:24:38,845 --> 00:24:41,614 That Fordwick is just a well-intentioned kid 377 00:24:41,681 --> 00:24:43,349 and he tries too hard. 378 00:24:43,415 --> 00:24:45,718 He's not seasoned yet. 379 00:24:45,785 --> 00:24:47,754 Give him a chance. 380 00:24:47,820 --> 00:24:51,323 He's trying to preach the word of the Lord. 381 00:24:51,390 --> 00:24:54,861 I sure wish he knew a little bit more about human nature. 382 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:02,602 Good night, John. 383 00:25:06,639 --> 00:25:08,240 Good night. 384 00:25:25,692 --> 00:25:27,760 -Yancy? -Who's that? 385 00:25:29,428 --> 00:25:31,097 John-Boy? 386 00:25:32,865 --> 00:25:35,167 What are you doing out here, John-Boy? 387 00:25:35,234 --> 00:25:36,869 Are you drunk? 388 00:25:38,304 --> 00:25:41,273 My car ran into a fence down the road. 389 00:25:41,340 --> 00:25:44,744 You sound and you smell like you fell into a vat of that recipe. 390 00:25:44,811 --> 00:25:48,681 Those Baldwin sisters are certainly hospital. 391 00:25:50,116 --> 00:25:54,453 Hospitable! 392 00:25:54,520 --> 00:25:58,591 -That's better. Sleep it off. -I'm fine. I'm fine. Watch! 393 00:26:05,598 --> 00:26:07,199 Come on, Yancy, come on down. 394 00:26:07,266 --> 00:26:11,137 You're drunk! You're going to fall. 395 00:26:11,203 --> 00:26:12,972 Rev. Fordwick. 396 00:26:16,408 --> 00:26:18,077 Yancy! 397 00:26:20,680 --> 00:26:22,348 Damn! 398 00:26:28,254 --> 00:26:32,959 -Come on, up! Get up. -I'm fine. 399 00:26:36,562 --> 00:26:38,130 [chattering] 400 00:26:41,968 --> 00:26:43,602 Thank you, Reverend. 401 00:26:45,838 --> 00:26:47,774 -Hurry! -Come along now. 402 00:26:57,316 --> 00:27:00,552 Almost done. Hurry! 403 00:27:00,619 --> 00:27:04,323 alright, hold the buckets. Fire's out. 404 00:27:06,793 --> 00:27:09,461 Get on inside, Liv. Take them inside. 405 00:27:09,528 --> 00:27:11,230 The fire's out. 406 00:27:11,297 --> 00:27:13,499 We all could use a cup of hot chocolate. 407 00:27:13,565 --> 00:27:14,734 Come on inside, children. 408 00:27:14,801 --> 00:27:16,068 Come on, Reverend. 409 00:27:16,135 --> 00:27:18,738 Might find you a piece of peach cobbler. 410 00:27:21,473 --> 00:27:23,075 He's human. 411 00:27:23,142 --> 00:27:26,312 -Oh, stop it. -He's human. 412 00:27:26,378 --> 00:27:29,816 Everything's alright up there. 413 00:27:29,882 --> 00:27:32,785 We better keep our eye on things for a minute. 414 00:27:32,852 --> 00:27:35,722 Sometimes they smolder and flame up again. 415 00:27:35,788 --> 00:27:37,924 Should we put on one more? 416 00:27:37,990 --> 00:27:40,526 No, Yancy. We don't need any more. 417 00:27:40,592 --> 00:27:43,495 I'm mighty sorry. 418 00:27:43,562 --> 00:27:48,000 -You were drunk? -Yes, ma'am. 419 00:27:48,067 --> 00:27:51,037 Is this the human nature you prize so highly? 420 00:27:53,906 --> 00:27:55,808 Chocolate's almost ready. 421 00:27:57,576 --> 00:27:59,879 It was a mighty foolish thing to do. 422 00:27:59,946 --> 00:28:02,014 Yancy, it certainly was. 423 00:28:03,582 --> 00:28:07,219 I vow to replace your hay and repair your barn. 424 00:28:07,286 --> 00:28:09,255 I thank the Lord that my getting drunk 425 00:28:09,321 --> 00:28:12,959 didn't cause more harm to you and your family. 426 00:28:13,025 --> 00:28:15,895 I am sorry, John. 427 00:28:15,962 --> 00:28:18,130 I hope you'll accept my apology. 428 00:28:25,938 --> 00:28:29,141 I'm no more a saint than you are, Yancy. 429 00:28:29,208 --> 00:28:33,079 It was a foolish thing to do, but I know it was an accident. 430 00:28:36,582 --> 00:28:38,150 That's a bad burn on your arm. 431 00:28:38,217 --> 00:28:40,586 Better let my mama take a look at it. 432 00:28:40,652 --> 00:28:45,057 Your mama's seen enough of me for one night. I'll be fine. 433 00:28:45,124 --> 00:28:48,394 I'll be back tomorrow and start to clean up. 434 00:28:48,460 --> 00:28:52,698 -Don't you need a ride, Yancy? -No. I'm fine. 435 00:28:52,765 --> 00:28:54,466 Good night. 436 00:28:57,436 --> 00:29:00,807 I guess your mama was right being so severe with him. 437 00:29:02,641 --> 00:29:06,745 I'm still mighty glad you shook his hand, though. 438 00:29:06,813 --> 00:29:08,480 So am I. 439 00:29:34,240 --> 00:29:36,876 Morning, Reverend. I got some mail for you. 440 00:29:36,943 --> 00:29:39,745 I've put it in the Waltons' box. Show him where it is. 441 00:29:39,812 --> 00:29:41,447 Thank you, Mr. Godsey. 442 00:29:41,513 --> 00:29:44,516 Howdy, Miss Prissom. How do you like the tent? 443 00:29:46,585 --> 00:29:49,488 It seems adequate, Mr. Godsey. 444 00:29:49,555 --> 00:29:52,224 How would you like a nice cold bottle of pop? 445 00:29:52,291 --> 00:29:53,492 I'm just going to Charlottesville. 446 00:29:53,559 --> 00:29:55,862 I'll be back this afternoon to help. 447 00:30:12,378 --> 00:30:15,882 Could you give me a lift over to the Baldwin home, Mr. Walton? 448 00:30:15,948 --> 00:30:17,449 I've a letter from my mother in Richmond. 449 00:30:17,516 --> 00:30:20,352 The Baldwins are her cousins on Uncle Elwood's side. 450 00:30:20,419 --> 00:30:22,821 She insists I look them up and invite them 451 00:30:22,889 --> 00:30:24,090 to my freshman sermon tomorrow. 452 00:30:24,156 --> 00:30:25,324 You know the Baldwins? 453 00:30:25,391 --> 00:30:27,159 Yes. That's where he went to get-- 454 00:30:27,226 --> 00:30:29,962 The Baldwin sisters. They're the pillars of the community. 455 00:30:30,029 --> 00:30:32,231 -Real sweet old ladies. -That's good to hear. 456 00:30:32,298 --> 00:30:33,900 I'm sure they'll be at your service. 457 00:30:33,966 --> 00:30:35,367 No need to drive all the way there-- 458 00:30:35,434 --> 00:30:38,905 My mother wrote. I must extend the courtesy. 459 00:30:38,971 --> 00:30:40,239 You can have some chit-chat with them 460 00:30:40,306 --> 00:30:43,375 after your services tomorrow. 461 00:30:43,442 --> 00:30:46,378 John-Boy, perhaps you'd be good enough to guide me? 462 00:30:46,445 --> 00:30:49,882 -Actually, it is pretty far. -How far? 463 00:30:51,884 --> 00:30:54,053 It's way off yonder. Quite a ways off. 464 00:30:54,120 --> 00:30:56,455 I'd be happy to pay for the gas. 465 00:30:59,658 --> 00:31:02,161 You run on home and tell your mother I'll be back late. 466 00:31:02,228 --> 00:31:04,163 You can't take him there! 467 00:31:04,230 --> 00:31:07,366 He insists. He's as stubborn as a big mule. Go along, now. 468 00:31:07,433 --> 00:31:09,701 Hey, Reverend. Hold on there a minute. 469 00:31:09,768 --> 00:31:11,437 I'll be right with you. 470 00:31:15,641 --> 00:31:18,544 It's such a treat having you here, Cousin Mathew. 471 00:31:18,610 --> 00:31:19,946 My pleasure, Miss Emily. 472 00:31:20,012 --> 00:31:23,149 Mother insisted that I pay my respects 473 00:31:23,215 --> 00:31:25,918 and offer you a personal invitation 474 00:31:25,985 --> 00:31:27,386 to come to the service. 475 00:31:27,453 --> 00:31:28,520 How nice. 476 00:31:28,587 --> 00:31:30,222 Look here, Reverend 477 00:31:30,289 --> 00:31:34,060 my daughter-in-law Olivia is expecting us home for a feed. 478 00:31:34,126 --> 00:31:36,762 Nonsense, Mr. Walton. 479 00:31:36,828 --> 00:31:38,430 You can't drag Cousin Mathew off 480 00:31:38,497 --> 00:31:40,866 when we've just begun to enjoy our little visit. 481 00:31:40,933 --> 00:31:43,269 We so seldom get to Richmond. 482 00:31:43,335 --> 00:31:48,174 When was it last time, sister? 1913 or 1915? 483 00:31:48,807 --> 00:31:50,509 1914, dear. 484 00:31:50,576 --> 00:31:52,578 Papa took us down to the family reunion. 485 00:31:52,644 --> 00:31:54,013 Oh, yes. 486 00:31:54,080 --> 00:31:57,849 And you were just a tiny little babe in arms. 487 00:31:57,916 --> 00:32:01,153 And to think here you are in our own home 488 00:32:01,220 --> 00:32:04,991 all grown up and a man of the cloth. 489 00:32:05,057 --> 00:32:07,259 It makes me feel a little less strange 490 00:32:07,326 --> 00:32:10,196 out here in the country to be with kin. 491 00:32:10,262 --> 00:32:14,466 This is some of our dear father's secret herbal recipe. 492 00:32:14,533 --> 00:32:16,735 My mother spoke of the Judge often. 493 00:32:16,802 --> 00:32:21,540 An upstanding and righteous man. A real credit to the family. 494 00:32:21,607 --> 00:32:25,611 Look here, Reverend, this is a pretty strong herbal recipe. 495 00:32:26,612 --> 00:32:28,314 It might not agree with you. 496 00:32:28,380 --> 00:32:32,751 Mr. Walton, you enjoyed the Judge's recipe countless times 497 00:32:32,818 --> 00:32:36,688 and I don't believe it ever disagreed with you. Did it? 498 00:32:36,755 --> 00:32:38,624 No, ma'am. 499 00:32:40,959 --> 00:32:44,230 Does the recipe disagree with you? 500 00:32:53,805 --> 00:32:55,541 It tastes fine. 501 00:32:56,842 --> 00:32:58,844 Is it pure? 502 00:32:58,910 --> 00:33:01,180 It is pure, as usual. 503 00:33:02,548 --> 00:33:04,583 Our father, the Judge, used to say 504 00:33:04,650 --> 00:33:06,685 that elixirs and herbal recipes 505 00:33:06,752 --> 00:33:10,456 brought the pioneers through many trying times. 506 00:33:10,522 --> 00:33:14,026 And he himself lived to the ripe old age of 87. 507 00:33:16,428 --> 00:33:18,797 My mother used to point to your father 508 00:33:18,864 --> 00:33:20,666 as a man of unfailing vigor. 509 00:33:22,734 --> 00:33:27,773 Yes, indeed, ladies, Miss Emily, that is a fine, pure old recipe. 510 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:29,708 But it's pretty strong medicine. 511 00:33:29,775 --> 00:33:31,210 Strong? 512 00:33:31,277 --> 00:33:35,281 My sister and I have used Papa's recipe every day for years 513 00:33:35,347 --> 00:33:40,252 and we've never been troubled with liver ailments or catarrh. 514 00:33:40,319 --> 00:33:43,522 At Divinity School, they gave me an elixir 515 00:33:43,589 --> 00:33:47,193 when I was afflicted with catarrh. It was vile. 516 00:33:47,759 --> 00:33:49,195 This is. 517 00:33:51,029 --> 00:33:52,698 It's tasty. 518 00:33:52,764 --> 00:33:57,503 It is such a sweet surprise to see you, Cousin Mathew. 519 00:33:57,569 --> 00:33:59,871 I don't believe we've seen your mother, 520 00:33:59,938 --> 00:34:03,142 Cousin Sarah, since 1913. 521 00:34:03,209 --> 00:34:07,813 -Or was it 1915, sister? -1914, sister. 522 00:34:09,215 --> 00:34:12,684 Now, Reverend, you must have another cup. 523 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:16,388 It is good for you. 524 00:34:24,530 --> 00:34:27,666 Here's to getting rid of our catarrh. 525 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:45,751 -I'm taking two. -No, one. 526 00:34:51,823 --> 00:34:55,161 John-Boy, what time did Rev. Fordwick go to the Baldwins? 527 00:34:55,227 --> 00:34:57,329 About 11:00. 528 00:34:57,396 --> 00:34:59,465 Then he should be back by now. 529 00:35:00,699 --> 00:35:03,269 I'm sure Grandpa won't let him come to any harm. 530 00:35:03,335 --> 00:35:05,271 Of course not. 531 00:35:05,337 --> 00:35:07,873 [both singing] 532 00:35:33,665 --> 00:35:36,302 Neighbors and friends, I want to thank. 533 00:35:38,003 --> 00:35:40,639 [singing] 534 00:36:05,964 --> 00:36:07,799 Here we go. 535 00:36:14,373 --> 00:36:16,107 Miss Prissom says she's gonna preside 536 00:36:16,174 --> 00:36:18,777 over the service herself tomorrow. 537 00:36:18,844 --> 00:36:21,680 She's a missionary. 538 00:36:21,747 --> 00:36:22,981 Do I have to go? 539 00:36:23,048 --> 00:36:25,717 Son, you're old enough to decide that for yourself. 540 00:36:29,321 --> 00:36:31,890 Some preacher. 541 00:36:31,957 --> 00:36:35,661 -He just made a mistake. -Daddy, he's a hypocrite! 542 00:36:35,727 --> 00:36:37,363 All that talk about sin and repenting, 543 00:36:37,429 --> 00:36:39,465 and he goes out and gets himself drunk. 544 00:36:39,531 --> 00:36:42,100 And you act like it was nothing. 545 00:36:42,167 --> 00:36:44,636 Now, don't mistake me, son. 546 00:36:44,703 --> 00:36:49,241 It's simply wrong to get drunk. But he's just a young fella 547 00:36:49,308 --> 00:36:51,877 not too experienced at the job of living. 548 00:37:15,066 --> 00:37:17,703 I can't take this cold shoulder anymore. 549 00:37:20,872 --> 00:37:22,574 Neither can I. 550 00:37:49,868 --> 00:37:53,605 -Good morning, Miss Prissom. -Good morning, Ben. 551 00:37:53,672 --> 00:37:55,774 Is Mr. Fordwick about yet? 552 00:37:55,841 --> 00:37:59,277 Yes, ma'am. But he didn't want no breakfast. 553 00:37:59,345 --> 00:38:00,912 No. I shouldn't wonder. 554 00:38:00,979 --> 00:38:02,280 Miss Prissom? 555 00:38:06,885 --> 00:38:08,620 Ben, run along and tell your mother 556 00:38:08,687 --> 00:38:10,356 I'll be there in a moment. 557 00:38:10,422 --> 00:38:13,659 -Good morning, Miss Prissom. -Good morning. 558 00:38:27,205 --> 00:38:29,541 I am mortally ashamed. 559 00:38:31,510 --> 00:38:33,479 Since early this morning I have prayed 560 00:38:33,545 --> 00:38:35,514 to the Lord for forgiveness. 561 00:38:37,383 --> 00:38:39,385 There isn't much I can say. 562 00:38:39,451 --> 00:38:42,354 Indeed there is not, Mr. Fordwick. 563 00:38:42,421 --> 00:38:44,490 I apologize. 564 00:38:44,556 --> 00:38:46,725 I let you down. 565 00:38:46,792 --> 00:38:49,561 And the mission work in Asia that you offered. 566 00:38:49,628 --> 00:38:52,464 It's so important. 567 00:38:52,531 --> 00:38:53,765 I'm certain the Lord will find 568 00:38:53,832 --> 00:38:57,068 a more suitable vessel to do His work. 569 00:38:57,135 --> 00:38:58,937 But I still want to try. 570 00:38:59,004 --> 00:39:02,741 I know I have fallen, and I am ashamed 571 00:39:02,808 --> 00:39:05,711 and I will pray for strength 572 00:39:07,045 --> 00:39:11,950 but I spent four years learning and studying. 573 00:39:14,753 --> 00:39:17,956 What do I do, Miss Prissom? 574 00:39:18,023 --> 00:39:23,061 "Whatsoever a man soweth, so also shall he reap." 575 00:39:26,164 --> 00:39:28,834 Goodbye. 576 00:39:45,917 --> 00:39:49,087 Fingernails. And the other one. 577 00:39:49,154 --> 00:39:53,024 Now perhaps if we are all ready we can leave. 578 00:39:53,091 --> 00:39:54,593 It's getting pretty hot out there, 579 00:39:54,660 --> 00:39:57,362 and I could drive you ladies in my truck. 580 00:39:57,429 --> 00:40:01,099 Perhaps it would be good for all of our souls if we just walked. 581 00:40:05,103 --> 00:40:06,872 Good thing this service came along 582 00:40:06,938 --> 00:40:09,074 as soon as it did, you old sinner. 583 00:40:09,140 --> 00:40:11,743 I do believe in repenting every once in a while 584 00:40:11,810 --> 00:40:15,581 but this old sinner is about as ready as he's ever gonna be. 585 00:40:19,217 --> 00:40:22,020 You don't want to come? 586 00:40:22,087 --> 00:40:24,189 No, Mama. 587 00:40:24,255 --> 00:40:26,091 I won't ask you, then. 588 00:40:26,157 --> 00:40:28,660 Your daddy and I had a long talk last night. 589 00:40:28,727 --> 00:40:30,762 And we agreed to disagree. 590 00:40:32,898 --> 00:40:36,401 Comes a time when a child becomes a man, John-Boy. 591 00:40:36,468 --> 00:40:38,003 It's time you started. 592 00:40:39,538 --> 00:40:40,939 Thank you. 593 00:40:43,475 --> 00:40:45,677 -Jason? -Mama? 594 00:40:45,744 --> 00:40:48,346 You got the spring water in the thermos? 595 00:40:48,413 --> 00:40:50,549 Yes, ma'am. 596 00:40:58,690 --> 00:41:00,959 Seeing as we got the whole day 597 00:41:01,026 --> 00:41:04,863 that compressor needs some overhauling. I could use a hand. 598 00:41:04,930 --> 00:41:07,132 You bet! 599 00:41:13,438 --> 00:41:15,741 They're all gone, son. 600 00:41:15,807 --> 00:41:18,143 I'd like to get my things. 601 00:41:18,209 --> 00:41:23,749 I'd be obliged for a lift to the nearest bus stop. 602 00:41:23,815 --> 00:41:25,651 What about the all-day service? 603 00:41:28,687 --> 00:41:31,489 I recognize how hollow 604 00:41:32,824 --> 00:41:34,960 and righteous all my words were. 605 00:41:36,928 --> 00:41:39,931 Both of you were quicker to realize that than I was. 606 00:41:42,467 --> 00:41:44,102 What are you going to do? 607 00:41:46,872 --> 00:41:51,009 I guess my call to the ministry was faulty. 608 00:41:53,044 --> 00:41:55,513 I'll try to be worthy of whatever else 609 00:41:55,581 --> 00:41:57,515 the Lord wants me to do with my life. 610 00:41:57,583 --> 00:42:00,118 You're quitting? 611 00:42:00,185 --> 00:42:03,388 I don't see as I have any choice. 612 00:42:03,454 --> 00:42:05,390 A man cannot ask other men 613 00:42:05,456 --> 00:42:09,294 to lead their lives better than he is capable of himself. 614 00:42:18,369 --> 00:42:21,539 Do those sound like words from the lips of a sinner? 615 00:42:24,309 --> 00:42:27,012 Maybe sinning is doing something that hurts somebody else. 616 00:42:29,014 --> 00:42:30,015 I reckon maybe it's doing something 617 00:42:30,081 --> 00:42:32,317 that hurts yourself, too. 618 00:42:32,383 --> 00:42:33,885 Maybe. 619 00:42:35,587 --> 00:42:38,256 His whole life just ruined. 620 00:42:38,323 --> 00:42:41,627 Sounds like any kind of justice to you? 621 00:42:41,693 --> 00:42:43,028 I don't know. 622 00:42:44,963 --> 00:42:47,065 All I know is that when I talked 623 00:42:47,132 --> 00:42:49,100 to you about wanting to be a writer 624 00:42:49,167 --> 00:42:51,402 you said the right way to go about that 625 00:42:51,469 --> 00:42:54,840 was just to get up when you stumble and keep on trying. 626 00:43:01,312 --> 00:43:04,115 I've been resisting wearing ties and going 627 00:43:04,182 --> 00:43:06,351 to church meetings for a long time 628 00:43:06,417 --> 00:43:10,321 but sometimes it seems like the proper thing to do. 629 00:43:15,493 --> 00:43:19,530 You are the daughters and the sons of Cain. 630 00:43:19,597 --> 00:43:23,301 Sinners and outcasts in the eyes of the Lord. 631 00:43:23,368 --> 00:43:25,637 There is not one of you who is worthy 632 00:43:25,704 --> 00:43:28,073 to enter the Kingdom of Heaven 633 00:43:28,139 --> 00:43:30,341 without doing repentance each day 634 00:43:30,408 --> 00:43:32,644 of his life for the abominations 635 00:43:32,711 --> 00:43:36,414 the evils and the sins that you have done. 636 00:43:36,481 --> 00:43:40,051 Fall down on your knees and beseech the Lord to forgive. 637 00:43:48,626 --> 00:43:50,896 -Daddy! -Wearing a tie! 638 00:44:07,145 --> 00:44:09,147 Morning, Miss Prissom. Sorry to interrupt. 639 00:44:09,214 --> 00:44:12,550 Why have you brought that man here? 640 00:44:12,617 --> 00:44:15,320 I brought along the preacher we all came to hear. 641 00:44:15,386 --> 00:44:18,489 I'd like to hear him myself. 642 00:44:18,556 --> 00:44:22,293 If he speaks, I shall leave. 643 00:44:22,360 --> 00:44:26,197 Miss Prissom, Matt Fordwick here is a trained preacher. 644 00:44:26,264 --> 00:44:29,334 He's trained to preach the word of the Lord. 645 00:44:29,400 --> 00:44:31,903 That's worth hearing, for my money. 646 00:44:31,970 --> 00:44:34,405 Little of it as there is. 647 00:44:34,472 --> 00:44:38,744 It is not worth listening to a drunkard and a public sinner. 648 00:44:38,810 --> 00:44:41,012 That's true, John. 649 00:44:48,887 --> 00:44:52,590 Most of you folks know me, and know the kind of man I am. 650 00:44:52,657 --> 00:44:56,394 I'm not much of a churchgoer. 651 00:44:56,461 --> 00:44:58,229 Lately, as a matter of fact, 652 00:44:58,296 --> 00:45:00,265 I've been more unfeeling than usual. 653 00:45:00,331 --> 00:45:03,835 More bullheaded. 654 00:45:03,902 --> 00:45:08,874 If you don't believe me, ask my wife over there. 655 00:45:08,940 --> 00:45:12,110 But I've read the Bible, too, you know 656 00:45:12,177 --> 00:45:13,945 and seems to me there's a story 657 00:45:14,012 --> 00:45:16,447 in there about another public sinner. 658 00:45:16,514 --> 00:45:19,150 And it said something about: 659 00:45:19,217 --> 00:45:23,288 "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." 660 00:45:58,289 --> 00:45:59,958 I am a sinner. 661 00:46:01,893 --> 00:46:05,396 I guess I don't need to tell you that 662 00:46:05,463 --> 00:46:07,132 but I need to admit it. 663 00:46:08,934 --> 00:46:11,970 Maybe it takes a sinner to know another sinner. 664 00:46:12,037 --> 00:46:14,806 To know how it feels to do wrong things 665 00:46:14,873 --> 00:46:17,075 when you want to do what's right. 666 00:46:22,513 --> 00:46:24,782 I think the Lord understands 667 00:46:25,750 --> 00:46:29,154 how hard it is to be good. 668 00:46:29,220 --> 00:46:32,958 He appreciates it when we are, and he's sad when we aren't. 669 00:46:33,024 --> 00:46:35,693 The way you parents are when you watch 670 00:46:35,760 --> 00:46:37,162 your own children making mistakes. 671 00:46:37,228 --> 00:46:39,664 It hurts. 672 00:46:39,730 --> 00:46:42,467 It's hard to live in this world. 673 00:46:42,533 --> 00:46:44,335 Especially these days. 674 00:46:47,805 --> 00:46:50,575 I just want to say one thing 675 00:46:50,641 --> 00:46:55,580 that the most important thing 676 00:46:55,646 --> 00:46:58,149 is to love the Lord 677 00:46:58,216 --> 00:47:02,921 and to try to do what he wants 678 00:47:02,988 --> 00:47:06,157 and to pray for forgiveness when you fail. 679 00:47:26,677 --> 00:47:31,316 * Just as I am, without one plea * 680 00:47:31,382 --> 00:47:36,654 * But that thy blood was shed for me * 681 00:47:36,721 --> 00:47:41,893 * And that thou bidst me come to thee * 682 00:47:41,960 --> 00:47:48,599 * O Lamb of God, I come, I come * 683 00:47:48,666 --> 00:47:54,172 * Just as I am, and waiting not * 684 00:47:54,239 --> 00:47:59,577 * To rid my soul of one dark blot * 685 00:47:59,644 --> 00:48:04,916 * To thee whose blood can cleanse each spot * 686 00:48:04,983 --> 00:48:11,489 * O Lamb of God, I come, I come * 687 00:48:11,556 --> 00:48:14,960 The memory of those days is with me still. 688 00:48:15,026 --> 00:48:16,527 It makes me laugh sometimes 689 00:48:16,594 --> 00:48:19,664 to think how innocent a boy I was. 690 00:48:19,730 --> 00:48:22,400 Sometimes cruel and pompous 691 00:48:22,467 --> 00:48:26,204 and sometimes loving and wise, like my parents. 692 00:48:26,271 --> 00:48:29,274 And remembering those long-gone days 693 00:48:29,340 --> 00:48:31,742 I am grateful they were mine. 694 00:48:31,809 --> 00:48:34,512 * I come ** 695 00:48:37,949 --> 00:48:41,552 John-Boy, you think I could be a preacher when I grow up? 696 00:48:41,619 --> 00:48:42,887 You want to be? 697 00:48:42,954 --> 00:48:45,023 That's what I need to ask you about. 698 00:48:45,090 --> 00:48:46,557 What, Ben? 699 00:48:46,624 --> 00:48:48,626 Is a preacher allowed to like licorice whip 700 00:48:48,693 --> 00:48:50,528 as much as he likes praying? 701 00:48:50,595 --> 00:48:53,164 I wouldn't let that stop you, Ben. 702 00:48:53,231 --> 00:48:55,466 -Good night, now. -Good night. 703 00:49:00,805 --> 00:49:02,173 In a moment, some scenes 704 00:49:02,240 --> 00:49:05,076 from the next episode of The Waltons.