1 00:02:03,791 --> 00:02:06,360 When we were growing up on Walton's Mountain... 2 00:02:06,394 --> 00:02:08,629 Sundays were very special. 3 00:02:08,662 --> 00:02:10,764 Six days a week, overalls and sneakers... 4 00:02:10,798 --> 00:02:12,700 were the family uniform. 5 00:02:12,733 --> 00:02:14,768 But on the seventh day we got out 6 00:02:14,802 --> 00:02:16,737 our Sunday-go-to-meeting best... 7 00:02:16,770 --> 00:02:19,940 shined and scrubbed and brushed and polished. 8 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:21,675 Getting ready to go to church... 9 00:02:21,709 --> 00:02:23,777 was as much of a ritual as the services... 10 00:02:23,811 --> 00:02:25,713 once we got there. 11 00:02:25,746 --> 00:02:28,182 I remember one February Sunday 12 00:02:28,216 --> 00:02:29,683 that began like any other... 13 00:02:29,717 --> 00:02:33,454 but ended in the gravest crisis our family ever faced. 14 00:02:33,487 --> 00:02:35,256 A crisis that threatened the sheltered life... 15 00:02:35,289 --> 00:02:36,624 we'd taken for granted... 16 00:02:36,657 --> 00:02:38,926 and tested our belief in God's mercy. 17 00:02:38,959 --> 00:02:41,429 You can get anything to grow, can't you, Mama? 18 00:02:41,462 --> 00:02:43,197 Aren't they lovely? 19 00:02:43,231 --> 00:02:45,466 So nice to see them inside, green and blooming... 20 00:02:45,499 --> 00:02:47,335 when it's winter outside. 21 00:02:47,368 --> 00:02:50,271 -They're just lovely, Mama. -This bug thinks so, too. 22 00:02:50,304 --> 00:02:52,340 Jim-Bob, you get that bug away from me. 23 00:02:52,373 --> 00:02:54,442 -It's just a little bug. -Get it away! 24 00:02:54,475 --> 00:02:56,610 Jim-Bob, leave Erin alone. 25 00:03:01,582 --> 00:03:03,551 It's nice, Jason. 26 00:03:03,584 --> 00:03:06,654 -You really like it? -Mm-hmm. 27 00:03:06,687 --> 00:03:08,822 Shouldn't we be going? 28 00:03:08,856 --> 00:03:11,625 Can't abide people who straggle in late. 29 00:03:11,659 --> 00:03:14,995 But that way everybody gets to see the new hat or the new coat. 30 00:03:15,028 --> 00:03:18,866 Turning the Lord's worship into a style show? 31 00:03:18,899 --> 00:03:22,303 Libby, you look flushed. It's winter aches and pains. 32 00:03:22,336 --> 00:03:23,871 It's this weather. Sometimes it seems... 33 00:03:23,904 --> 00:03:25,539 spring will just never get here. 34 00:03:28,476 --> 00:03:31,579 Jason, that's not exactly what I'd call Sunday music. 35 00:03:35,949 --> 00:03:38,619 Now, that's more like it. 36 00:03:41,889 --> 00:03:44,725 I liked the other one better. 37 00:03:46,527 --> 00:03:48,662 What do you call it? 38 00:03:48,696 --> 00:03:50,564 I don't know. I haven't named it yet. 39 00:03:50,598 --> 00:03:52,366 You mean you just made that up? 40 00:03:56,437 --> 00:03:59,473 Don't I just have the most talented children? 41 00:03:59,507 --> 00:04:00,808 You sound just like daddy. 42 00:04:05,313 --> 00:04:07,748 -Will you get your boots on? -Yes, mother. 43 00:04:07,781 --> 00:04:12,052 -Come go with us. -Maybe next week, honey. 44 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:14,355 You've said that every Sunday since I married you. 45 00:04:14,388 --> 00:04:15,889 And you keep trying. 46 00:04:15,923 --> 00:04:19,293 -It'll do you the world of good. -Raise your spirits. 47 00:04:19,327 --> 00:04:22,496 If my spirits got higher, they'd go right through the roof. 48 00:04:22,530 --> 00:04:25,733 -We'll pray for you, Daddy. -You do that, honey. 49 00:04:25,766 --> 00:04:27,901 Personally I go mostly for the music. 50 00:04:27,935 --> 00:04:29,770 and the singing. 51 00:04:31,539 --> 00:04:35,843 * Oh let's be the tailabine 52 00:04:35,876 --> 00:04:38,846 I keep all that music pent up inside... 53 00:04:38,879 --> 00:04:41,749 go to church and let it come forth. Gives me pleasure. 54 00:04:41,782 --> 00:04:44,084 Anything that gives a man my age enjoyment... 55 00:04:44,117 --> 00:04:46,954 is something to be encouraged. 56 00:04:46,987 --> 00:04:49,523 You can even make going to church sound wicked. 57 00:04:49,557 --> 00:04:51,559 That's one way of bringing in the sinners. 58 00:04:51,592 --> 00:04:55,095 * Bringing in the sinners bringing in the sinners * 59 00:04:55,128 --> 00:04:56,997 * We could come rejoice.. 60 00:04:57,030 --> 00:04:59,567 Hurry up everybody. The truck's ready. 61 00:04:59,600 --> 00:05:01,735 Mary Ellen! 62 00:05:07,808 --> 00:05:09,977 It's such a pleasure to see you in a dress. 63 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:12,780 You look real nice. 64 00:05:12,813 --> 00:05:14,782 I feel like a scarecrow. 65 00:05:14,815 --> 00:05:16,517 You're a very attractive young woman 66 00:05:16,550 --> 00:05:18,452 if you'd only cooperate with nature a little. 67 00:05:18,486 --> 00:05:20,888 What's being your back? 68 00:05:20,921 --> 00:05:24,758 Mary Ellen, you are not taking a baseball mitt to church. 69 00:05:24,792 --> 00:05:26,994 -But, Mama, if G.W. wants to-- -No. 70 00:05:36,770 --> 00:05:38,939 My best to the reverend. 71 00:05:44,512 --> 00:05:46,580 Hurry along. 72 00:05:49,116 --> 00:05:51,719 -I've got my neck warmer here. -Come along, Livie. 73 00:06:21,915 --> 00:06:27,488 Hello, sir. It's always a pleasure to see you. 74 00:06:27,521 --> 00:06:30,558 I'm pleased you all could come worship with us this morning. 75 00:06:30,591 --> 00:06:32,726 -Fine service, Reverend. -Thank you, ma'am. 76 00:06:32,760 --> 00:06:34,828 -I sure enjoyed your sermon. -Thank you, Mr. Walton. 77 00:06:34,862 --> 00:06:36,630 Come have dinner with us, real soon. 78 00:06:36,664 --> 00:06:38,098 Thank you. 79 00:06:38,131 --> 00:06:39,733 -Bye, Reverend. -Bye. 80 00:06:39,767 --> 00:06:41,469 Wasn't that a comforting sermon? 81 00:06:41,502 --> 00:06:43,070 Splendid. He was just splendid. 82 00:06:43,103 --> 00:06:45,439 How would you know? You slept through the whole thing. 83 00:06:45,473 --> 00:06:46,874 I was not asleep. 84 00:06:46,907 --> 00:06:48,809 Your eyes were closed and your mouth was open. 85 00:06:48,842 --> 00:06:50,511 I was meditating. 86 00:06:50,544 --> 00:06:52,980 Mama, Ben got another star for saying Bible verses. 87 00:06:53,013 --> 00:06:54,815 "Happy is the man who finds wisdom... 88 00:06:54,848 --> 00:06:56,550 and the man who gets understanding. 89 00:06:56,584 --> 00:06:58,819 "The gain of it is better than silver... 90 00:06:58,852 --> 00:07:01,021 its profits are better than gold." 91 00:07:01,054 --> 00:07:03,557 It looks to me like we could have a young minister... 92 00:07:03,591 --> 00:07:05,025 in the Walton family. 93 00:07:05,058 --> 00:07:07,695 Two ministers, Mama. I'm going to be a preacher, too. 94 00:07:09,229 --> 00:07:10,898 Don't laugh. 95 00:07:10,931 --> 00:07:14,502 No, I think that's a lovely ambition. 96 00:07:16,804 --> 00:07:18,672 Mama, are you alright? What's the matter? 97 00:07:18,706 --> 00:07:20,474 You turn your ankle? 98 00:07:20,508 --> 00:07:22,109 My knee just seemed to give out. 99 00:07:22,142 --> 00:07:24,678 -Better come back to the church. -I'll be alright. 100 00:07:24,712 --> 00:07:27,681 Mama, can I walk home with G.W.? -If you like. 101 00:07:27,715 --> 00:07:29,483 -We'll come with her. -You will not. 102 00:07:29,517 --> 00:07:32,486 -Why not? -I'll explain in a few years. 103 00:07:32,520 --> 00:07:34,922 In a few years you won't have to. 104 00:07:34,955 --> 00:07:37,991 It feels like my legs suddenly don't have any strength in them. 105 00:07:38,025 --> 00:07:39,827 Sounds like you're fighting the grippe. 106 00:07:39,860 --> 00:07:43,597 We'll get you home in a hurry. 107 00:07:44,865 --> 00:07:47,134 Alright? 108 00:08:13,126 --> 00:08:15,095 Mary Ellen, I've got to ask you something. 109 00:08:15,128 --> 00:08:16,630 Go ahead and ask. 110 00:08:16,664 --> 00:08:18,732 Promise you won't say no right off? 111 00:08:18,766 --> 00:08:20,968 You want to borrow my baseball mitt? 112 00:08:21,001 --> 00:08:22,770 Eighth grade's gonna have a spring dance. 113 00:08:22,803 --> 00:08:25,105 I know that. 114 00:08:25,138 --> 00:08:27,140 -Well, do you wanna go with me? -No. 115 00:08:27,174 --> 00:08:29,009 I asked you not to say no right off. 116 00:08:29,042 --> 00:08:31,545 -I can't dance. -Neither can I. 117 00:08:31,579 --> 00:08:33,914 So what are we gonna do, sit around looking dumb? 118 00:08:33,947 --> 00:08:37,751 -People can learn how to dance. -Not me. 119 00:08:37,785 --> 00:08:39,853 Won't you think about it? 120 00:08:39,887 --> 00:08:41,722 Alright. But I'm not going to change my mind. 121 00:09:04,377 --> 00:09:07,581 We're gonna get you right into bed. 122 00:09:14,287 --> 00:09:16,289 Here they come right now. 123 00:09:16,323 --> 00:09:18,091 -Hey, look who's here. -Oh, good morning. 124 00:09:18,125 --> 00:09:21,595 -Good morning. -Good morning. 125 00:09:21,629 --> 00:09:23,296 We were on our way home from church. 126 00:09:23,330 --> 00:09:25,198 I didn't see you at church. 127 00:09:25,232 --> 00:09:29,002 No. Sister and I are members of the Episcopal Congregation. 128 00:09:29,036 --> 00:09:32,039 The Baldwins have always been of that persuasion. 129 00:09:32,072 --> 00:09:34,107 Papa was a deacon. 130 00:09:34,141 --> 00:09:37,277 Anyway, we were passing so close by... 131 00:09:37,310 --> 00:09:39,680 we just had to stop and pay our respects. 132 00:09:39,713 --> 00:09:42,049 That was very thoughtful of you. 133 00:09:42,082 --> 00:09:44,952 Somehow the idea of going home to face another quiet Sunday... 134 00:09:44,985 --> 00:09:46,920 was not appealing. 135 00:09:46,954 --> 00:09:49,389 -Children, take off your boots. -Before you catch a cold. 136 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:52,259 I don't know. Put it back there. 137 00:09:52,292 --> 00:09:54,762 I'm so glad we stopped. 138 00:09:54,795 --> 00:09:57,998 I'll treasure the memory of you all in your Sunday best. 139 00:09:58,031 --> 00:09:59,833 It's such a treat. 140 00:09:59,867 --> 00:10:02,870 Liv, look, the ladies brought you along a little present. 141 00:10:02,903 --> 00:10:04,738 Nothing very extravagant. 142 00:10:04,772 --> 00:10:08,008 Mamie's mint jelly. It's delicious with lamb. 143 00:10:08,041 --> 00:10:10,811 Thank you. 144 00:10:10,844 --> 00:10:13,914 -Livie, you alright? -No, she isn't. 145 00:10:13,947 --> 00:10:15,716 She's feeling poorly. 146 00:10:15,749 --> 00:10:19,086 Oh, dear! And here we are, chattering away. 147 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:20,387 What is it, honey? 148 00:10:20,420 --> 00:10:22,255 Grandma says it's the grip. 149 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:24,725 Sister, we must be going. 150 00:10:24,758 --> 00:10:26,393 I'm sorry to spoil your visit, ladies. 151 00:10:26,426 --> 00:10:29,029 You take care of yourself, dear. 152 00:10:29,062 --> 00:10:31,231 Thank you for the tea and hospitality. 153 00:10:31,264 --> 00:10:33,000 -Thank you, John. -Come back soon. 154 00:10:33,033 --> 00:10:34,868 I'll see the ladies to the car. 155 00:10:34,902 --> 00:10:37,270 Bathe your temples with lilac water, dear. 156 00:10:37,304 --> 00:10:38,806 There's nothing more soothing. 157 00:10:38,839 --> 00:10:42,209 -Thank you. -Good-bye. 158 00:10:42,242 --> 00:10:45,112 Liv, you look feverish. Did this come over you in church? 159 00:10:45,145 --> 00:10:48,181 No woke up this morning with a backache and a stiff neck. 160 00:10:48,215 --> 00:10:50,684 Gotta chill, you shouldn't have gone out this morning. 161 00:10:50,718 --> 00:10:53,754 Don't fuss. An afternoon in bed and I'll be good as new. 162 00:10:53,787 --> 00:10:56,757 I'll fix you some hot chamomile tea. Get yourself to bed. 163 00:10:56,790 --> 00:10:59,359 What are we gonna do with this dab of mint jelly? 164 00:10:59,392 --> 00:11:03,797 Save it. Maybe next time the ladies will bring us some lamb. 165 00:11:03,831 --> 00:11:06,366 Come on, now, let's get you upstairs. 166 00:11:06,399 --> 00:11:09,069 Liv, what is it? 167 00:11:09,102 --> 00:11:10,871 I don't know. My legs just.... 168 00:11:10,904 --> 00:11:12,906 I feel so strange all of a sudden. 169 00:11:12,940 --> 00:11:14,674 Honey, come on, I'll take you up. 170 00:11:18,812 --> 00:11:22,449 -Be sure you save the corn silk. -I am, Jason. I am. 171 00:11:22,482 --> 00:11:24,952 Shelling corn is almost as fun as popping it. 172 00:11:24,985 --> 00:11:26,787 Or eating it. 173 00:11:29,389 --> 00:11:31,925 John-Boy, do you know how to dance? 174 00:11:31,959 --> 00:11:35,796 -Some, yeah. -How much is some? 175 00:11:35,829 --> 00:11:38,165 I guess I know enough to keep from stumbling over... 176 00:11:38,198 --> 00:11:40,934 a girl's feet once the music starts. 177 00:11:40,968 --> 00:11:42,970 Don't you feel like a fool, hippity-hopping around... 178 00:11:43,003 --> 00:11:44,204 while everybody's watching? 179 00:11:44,237 --> 00:11:47,340 Like a fool? 180 00:11:47,374 --> 00:11:49,810 Yeah, I guess sometimes I feel a little foolish. 181 00:11:49,843 --> 00:11:52,746 Then why do you do it? 182 00:11:52,780 --> 00:11:54,447 Feeling foolish can be fun. 183 00:11:59,119 --> 00:12:00,487 John-boy. 184 00:12:07,795 --> 00:12:10,030 Your daddy wants you to fetch Doc Vance right away. 185 00:12:10,063 --> 00:12:11,164 Is mama worse? 186 00:12:11,198 --> 00:12:12,900 Will you just tell him that 187 00:12:12,933 --> 00:12:14,501 that she's talking out of her head... 188 00:12:14,534 --> 00:12:17,004 and that she can't seem to move her legs? 189 00:12:17,037 --> 00:12:19,139 -Can't move her legs? -Will you just tell him that? 190 00:12:29,316 --> 00:12:30,383 Where is he going? 191 00:13:18,565 --> 00:13:20,868 It's your turn, Erin. 192 00:13:20,901 --> 00:13:22,970 -I don't want to play anymore. -Me neither. 193 00:13:26,173 --> 00:13:28,008 Why don't you turn on the radio 194 00:13:28,041 --> 00:13:30,878 I think it's time for Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. 195 00:13:30,911 --> 00:13:34,247 Why doesn't daddy come down and tell us about mama? 196 00:13:34,281 --> 00:13:38,852 I don't know what the doctor is doing up there all this time. 197 00:13:38,886 --> 00:13:40,921 Don't you worry none about Doc Vance. 198 00:13:40,954 --> 00:13:43,924 He's one sawbones that really knows his business. 199 00:13:43,957 --> 00:13:46,259 John-Boy, could you possibly see how mama is? 200 00:13:46,293 --> 00:13:48,561 I don't want to keep pestering Daddy about it. 201 00:13:48,595 --> 00:13:50,230 I do believe it'd be a satisfaction 202 00:13:50,263 --> 00:13:52,966 to have some good news to help pass the evening. 203 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:54,434 Alright. 204 00:14:03,376 --> 00:14:05,445 Daddy, the children are worried. 205 00:14:05,478 --> 00:14:09,950 John-boy, Your mama's very sick. 206 00:14:09,983 --> 00:14:11,919 Does the doctor know what it is? 207 00:14:14,587 --> 00:14:21,028 -Yes, it's polio. -Polio. 208 00:14:21,061 --> 00:14:23,530 Infantile paralysis. 209 00:14:23,563 --> 00:14:29,169 -Is it very bad, polio? -It's bad. 210 00:14:33,573 --> 00:14:36,343 She'll have to go to the hospital, aye? 211 00:14:36,376 --> 00:14:41,581 Well, we can't move her tonight, but tomorrow we'll see. 212 00:14:43,716 --> 00:14:46,286 Let's not say anything yet to the children, son. 213 00:14:46,319 --> 00:14:51,124 Lets...let's just say, doctor's taking good care of your mama. 214 00:14:52,125 --> 00:14:53,526 Okay. Sure. 215 00:15:24,624 --> 00:15:27,127 The children. John, the children. 216 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:31,198 The children are fine, Liv. 217 00:15:31,231 --> 00:15:34,501 I'm really sick. 218 00:15:34,534 --> 00:15:36,970 That would be you, honey. 219 00:15:37,004 --> 00:15:42,142 My plants, I forgot to water my plants. 220 00:15:42,175 --> 00:15:44,577 The plants are perfectly alright, Liv. 221 00:15:52,219 --> 00:15:55,022 Liv? 222 00:16:06,399 --> 00:16:10,137 Are we gonna be able to see mama after school? 223 00:16:10,170 --> 00:16:12,072 Probably not today, darling. 224 00:16:12,105 --> 00:16:14,707 -Tomorrow? -I don't know. Maybe, Jason. 225 00:16:19,446 --> 00:16:23,383 -That's G.W. -Is he whistling for you? 226 00:16:23,416 --> 00:16:25,218 It's so unladylike being called for like that. 227 00:16:25,252 --> 00:16:26,686 So who's a lady? 228 00:16:26,719 --> 00:16:28,188 I don't jump up and race out of the house... 229 00:16:28,221 --> 00:16:30,257 every time a boy whistles. 230 00:16:30,290 --> 00:16:32,759 I don't hear any boys whistling for you. 231 00:16:32,792 --> 00:16:34,727 -Your slip's showing. -Grandma. 232 00:16:43,403 --> 00:16:46,073 Doc? You're still here? 233 00:16:48,375 --> 00:16:51,811 I've gone and come back, Livie. 234 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:55,748 Delivered a baby and set a broken arm since I saw you. 235 00:16:55,782 --> 00:16:58,185 -I've lost a day. -Don't you worry about that. 236 00:17:00,253 --> 00:17:03,056 I'm so weak, I can't even lift my head. 237 00:17:03,090 --> 00:17:06,726 -Still in pain? -Comes and goes. 238 00:17:06,759 --> 00:17:13,566 Mostly I seem to have worn it out, or it's worn me out. 239 00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:16,803 I don't want you to move around. You just rest. 240 00:17:16,836 --> 00:17:19,772 Won't give you an argument. 241 00:17:19,806 --> 00:17:23,110 What was it? Influenza? 242 00:17:23,143 --> 00:17:25,578 We'll talk about that later. 243 00:17:25,612 --> 00:17:28,781 Now the important thing is that you get your strength back. 244 00:17:31,184 --> 00:17:33,820 Well, I'm due at the Faznots right this minute. 245 00:17:33,853 --> 00:17:36,523 -Who's sick over there? -Nelly. Laryngitis. 246 00:17:36,556 --> 00:17:38,358 Can't say a word. 247 00:17:38,391 --> 00:17:41,461 Jim says it's the best vacation he's had in 27 years. 248 00:17:44,197 --> 00:17:46,699 Well, I'll see you again this evening, Livie. 249 00:17:50,337 --> 00:17:52,105 Grandma? 250 00:17:54,174 --> 00:17:58,378 What's the doctor holding back from me? 251 00:17:58,411 --> 00:18:00,713 How would I know. I'm just fetch-and-carry lady now. 252 00:18:05,518 --> 00:18:07,554 I'm going to have to tell her, Doc. 253 00:18:07,587 --> 00:18:10,123 I know, John. I know. 254 00:18:10,157 --> 00:18:13,393 Let's let her have a few more hours. 255 00:18:13,426 --> 00:18:15,162 How bad is it? 256 00:18:15,195 --> 00:18:16,763 There's considerable nerve damage. 257 00:18:16,796 --> 00:18:18,565 And paralysis seems to have moved down... 258 00:18:18,598 --> 00:18:20,167 the lower spine into both legs. 259 00:18:22,735 --> 00:18:26,673 -Will it pass? -I don't know. 260 00:18:26,706 --> 00:18:30,177 That's the hellish thing about polio. We just don't know. 261 00:18:30,210 --> 00:18:32,779 In a day or two, if the feeling doesn't come back... 262 00:18:32,812 --> 00:18:37,750 -I'll have to put on splints. -Splints? 263 00:18:37,784 --> 00:18:40,853 The theory goes that the affected muscles are weak. 264 00:18:40,887 --> 00:18:43,890 That being the case, the other healthy ones are likely... 265 00:18:43,923 --> 00:18:47,194 to pull the weak ones out of shape, cause crippling. 266 00:18:47,227 --> 00:18:51,698 Is she going to have to wear these splints long? 267 00:18:51,731 --> 00:18:54,334 I've got to say it again. I don't know. 268 00:19:03,610 --> 00:19:05,545 -How's mama? -When can we see her? 269 00:19:05,578 --> 00:19:07,547 -Quiet. -I drew a picture for her. 270 00:19:07,580 --> 00:19:09,782 Quiet. Oh, well, I'll show it to her. 271 00:19:09,816 --> 00:19:11,551 Keep quiet around the house now... 272 00:19:11,584 --> 00:19:13,553 your grandma's trying to have a cat nap. 273 00:19:13,586 --> 00:19:15,555 -Is grandma sick too? -No, she isn't. 274 00:19:15,588 --> 00:19:18,358 She's wore out from taking care of your mama all night. 275 00:19:18,391 --> 00:19:19,692 I didn't know you peeled potatoes. 276 00:19:19,726 --> 00:19:22,195 You don't know a lot of things about me. 277 00:19:22,229 --> 00:19:24,764 You'll have to learn to do a lot of things ... 278 00:19:24,797 --> 00:19:27,200 before your mama get's up on her feet again. 279 00:19:27,234 --> 00:19:28,901 -When will that be? -I don't know. 280 00:19:28,935 --> 00:19:31,371 But in the meantime, I'm gonna keep busy... 281 00:19:31,404 --> 00:19:34,841 and when I'm busy I like to see everybody around me busy, too. 282 00:19:34,874 --> 00:19:37,910 -Well, I'll take the hint. -Shh, tippi-toe, tippi-toe. 283 00:19:37,944 --> 00:19:40,480 If your grandma wakes up, she'll give me the dickens. 284 00:19:40,513 --> 00:19:45,252 -Is Daddy upstairs? -Hasn't left her side all day. 285 00:19:45,285 --> 00:19:47,587 Careful now, honey. Don't cut yourself. That's it. 286 00:20:21,954 --> 00:20:25,558 I'll watch if you'd like to get a breath of fresh air. 287 00:20:25,592 --> 00:20:28,027 No, thanks, son. 288 00:20:28,060 --> 00:20:30,930 It could help, though... 289 00:20:30,963 --> 00:20:33,600 if you and Jason finished up those timbers for Halvorsen. 290 00:20:33,633 --> 00:20:35,468 Sure. 291 00:20:35,502 --> 00:20:37,404 Now get me some fresh coffee. 292 00:21:22,982 --> 00:21:25,652 John? 293 00:21:29,789 --> 00:21:30,990 John? 294 00:21:33,693 --> 00:21:34,661 John? 295 00:21:41,434 --> 00:21:43,470 My legs. 296 00:21:45,137 --> 00:21:50,109 I can't feel my legs. 297 00:21:50,142 --> 00:21:53,413 I can touch them, but it's like they belong to somebody else. 298 00:21:58,851 --> 00:22:02,555 Polio. That's what it is. Polio. 299 00:22:05,758 --> 00:22:10,062 -John -Yes, Liv. 300 00:22:15,435 --> 00:22:18,471 -The children, are they-- -The children are fine, honey. 301 00:22:18,505 --> 00:22:20,440 Just fine. 302 00:22:26,413 --> 00:22:28,848 Liv, it's gonna be alright. 303 00:22:37,724 --> 00:22:41,728 ...regard those who work with hand or brain... 304 00:22:41,761 --> 00:22:44,564 as different from or inferior to... 305 00:22:44,597 --> 00:22:47,834 those who live from their own property. 306 00:22:47,867 --> 00:22:50,837 We insist that labor is entitled... 307 00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:54,807 to as much respect as property. 308 00:22:54,841 --> 00:22:57,877 But our workers with hand and brain... 309 00:22:57,910 --> 00:23:00,447 Deserve more than just respect for their labor 310 00:23:16,128 --> 00:23:20,099 I guess it's time we all had a little talk. 311 00:23:20,132 --> 00:23:23,703 I've been waiting till were 100% sure before I said anything. 312 00:23:23,736 --> 00:23:28,074 But now there's... there's no doubt. 313 00:23:28,107 --> 00:23:30,943 Your mama's real sick. 314 00:23:30,977 --> 00:23:32,745 She's got polio. 315 00:23:32,779 --> 00:23:35,648 Polio? mama? 316 00:23:35,682 --> 00:23:38,184 What's polio? 317 00:23:38,217 --> 00:23:41,220 It's a disease that happens mostly to children. 318 00:23:41,253 --> 00:23:44,457 Like that little Marlowe girl at school, remember? 319 00:23:44,491 --> 00:23:47,894 You mean, the one with the crutches and wires on her legs? 320 00:23:47,927 --> 00:23:51,631 Mostly it happens to children, but it happens to adults, too. 321 00:23:51,664 --> 00:23:57,837 When will mama be over it? 322 00:23:57,870 --> 00:24:00,707 Son, it's going to take a long time. 323 00:24:00,740 --> 00:24:06,713 -Can she walk? -No. She's too weak right now. 324 00:24:06,746 --> 00:24:08,481 Will mama have to use crutches... 325 00:24:08,515 --> 00:24:10,583 and have those wires in her legs? 326 00:24:10,617 --> 00:24:12,151 It's too soon to know, honey. 327 00:24:12,184 --> 00:24:15,254 -I wish we could see her. -You're gonna see her. 328 00:24:15,287 --> 00:24:18,491 You'll see her soon. Soon as the doc says it's not catching. 329 00:24:18,525 --> 00:24:20,860 She want to see you real bad. 330 00:24:20,893 --> 00:24:24,997 Daddy, what if mama can never walk again? 331 00:24:28,668 --> 00:24:30,970 Nonsense. 332 00:24:31,003 --> 00:24:33,172 Franklin Delano Roosevelt, our president... 333 00:24:33,205 --> 00:24:37,243 had polio when he was about your mama's age. 334 00:24:37,276 --> 00:24:40,713 Hasn't stopped that fellow none yet, has it? 335 00:24:40,747 --> 00:24:43,850 Not so as you could notice. 336 00:24:43,883 --> 00:24:47,720 It'll be kind of tough around here for a while... 337 00:24:47,754 --> 00:24:50,089 but we're gonna get by real good. 338 00:24:50,122 --> 00:24:53,660 There are going to be a lot of things you can do to help. 339 00:24:58,097 --> 00:25:00,833 I'm gonna get back to my homework now. 340 00:25:00,867 --> 00:25:03,603 That's a good idea. Why don't you all finish your homework. 341 00:25:06,806 --> 00:25:09,576 -Daddy? -What is it, honey? 342 00:25:09,609 --> 00:25:12,645 There's one thing I don't understand. 343 00:25:12,679 --> 00:25:15,582 What's that? 344 00:25:15,615 --> 00:25:19,285 How come it had to happen to mama? 345 00:25:20,820 --> 00:25:24,223 You know, baby... 346 00:25:24,256 --> 00:25:26,225 that's kind of hard for me to understand, too. 347 00:25:43,876 --> 00:25:46,679 How'd they take it? 348 00:25:46,713 --> 00:25:48,615 They're our children, Liv. 349 00:25:48,648 --> 00:25:54,954 It's gonna be hard for 'em. 350 00:25:54,987 --> 00:25:56,989 As soon as I can see them... 351 00:25:57,023 --> 00:25:59,992 I've got to show them that they can depend on me... 352 00:26:00,026 --> 00:26:02,995 same as always. 353 00:26:03,029 --> 00:26:08,034 -Goodnight, Mama. -Goodnight, Elizabeth. 354 00:26:08,067 --> 00:26:12,371 -Goodnight, Mama. -Goodnight, Ban. 355 00:26:12,404 --> 00:26:15,742 -Goodnight, Mama. -Goodnight, Jason. 356 00:26:15,775 --> 00:26:18,377 -Goodnight, Mama. -Goodnight, Jim-Bob. 357 00:26:18,410 --> 00:26:20,947 -Goodnight, Mama. -Goodnight, John-Boy. 358 00:26:20,980 --> 00:26:25,918 -Goodnight, Mama. -Goodnight, Mary-Ellen. 359 00:26:31,157 --> 00:26:33,359 Aren't you going to say goodnight, Erin? 360 00:26:37,196 --> 00:26:40,800 -Goodnight, Mama. -Goodnight, Erin. 361 00:26:45,404 --> 00:26:48,808 Okay, come on. 362 00:26:48,841 --> 00:26:50,309 Goodnight, John-Boy. 363 00:26:52,344 --> 00:26:55,648 John, could I have some of my plants up here tomorrow? 364 00:26:55,682 --> 00:26:58,017 Of course, honey. 365 00:26:58,050 --> 00:27:00,186 It'll remind me that winter doesn't last forever. 366 00:27:17,469 --> 00:27:18,705 You up to company? 367 00:27:20,172 --> 00:27:21,173 Guess so. 368 00:27:24,310 --> 00:27:26,078 Reverend, Fordwick. 369 00:27:26,112 --> 00:27:28,881 We've been extremely concerned about you, Mrs. Walton. 370 00:27:28,915 --> 00:27:30,282 How are you feeling? 371 00:27:30,316 --> 00:27:32,685 The doctor says I'm improving. 372 00:27:32,719 --> 00:27:35,788 Well, I'm certainly relieved to hear that. 373 00:27:35,822 --> 00:27:38,157 I'm here as an emissary from the Ladies' Aid Society. 374 00:27:38,190 --> 00:27:40,727 They asked to present this to you as a token... 375 00:27:40,760 --> 00:27:42,194 of their affection 376 00:27:42,228 --> 00:27:44,864 My goodness, such a large packet. 377 00:27:44,897 --> 00:27:47,166 -Want me to open it for you? -Thank you, Grandma. 378 00:27:48,835 --> 00:27:50,870 How nice of everybody. 379 00:27:50,903 --> 00:27:53,472 I hope they haven't gone and spent a pile of money. 380 00:27:53,505 --> 00:27:55,341 I was assured the cost was minimal. 381 00:27:55,374 --> 00:27:59,211 -Livie, would you look at this. -I do vow. 382 00:27:59,245 --> 00:28:01,147 Why, it's a signature quilt. 383 00:28:01,180 --> 00:28:03,716 I've never seen one before. 384 00:28:03,750 --> 00:28:06,318 "Get well soon. Evelyn." 385 00:28:06,352 --> 00:28:09,421 "Courage, from Alma." Good old Alma. 386 00:28:09,455 --> 00:28:13,325 "Best wishes from Tibbie." 387 00:28:13,359 --> 00:28:17,163 They've been working on that ever since you were stricken. 388 00:28:17,196 --> 00:28:19,732 "Thinking of you. Myrle." 389 00:28:19,766 --> 00:28:22,134 Oh, grandma, put it over me. 390 00:28:22,168 --> 00:28:24,203 It's like having all my dear friends around me. 391 00:28:27,073 --> 00:28:30,943 Would you tell them I consider myself a lucky woman... 392 00:28:30,977 --> 00:28:32,812 to have such good friends? 393 00:28:32,845 --> 00:28:36,348 I certainly will. God's blessing be on you, ma'am. 394 00:28:36,382 --> 00:28:40,486 Thank you. 395 00:28:40,519 --> 00:28:41,988 I'll see him out. 396 00:29:00,372 --> 00:29:03,175 How are the children taking this? 397 00:29:03,209 --> 00:29:06,278 Oh, well, it's hard for them to understand. 398 00:29:06,312 --> 00:29:09,015 It is for all of us. 399 00:29:09,048 --> 00:29:12,785 Even you? A man of God? 400 00:29:12,819 --> 00:29:15,321 I accept his ways, ma'am. 401 00:29:15,354 --> 00:29:18,324 I don't always understand them. 402 00:29:18,357 --> 00:29:19,959 Good day. 403 00:29:26,565 --> 00:29:30,569 Will you stop it? Ben, get off of there! 404 00:29:30,602 --> 00:29:31,804 Who started that? 405 00:29:31,838 --> 00:29:33,572 -I don't know. -He did. 406 00:29:33,605 --> 00:29:35,141 What was it about? 407 00:29:35,174 --> 00:29:37,209 I don't know. Something just came over me. 408 00:29:37,243 --> 00:29:38,377 -I'm sorry. -Me, too. 409 00:29:41,247 --> 00:29:44,783 This is the wrong time to fight, you know. Just get back to bed. 410 00:29:48,554 --> 00:29:51,891 -Where did you get that? -I got it in a trade. 411 00:29:51,924 --> 00:29:54,560 What did you trade for it, and who did you trade with? 412 00:29:54,593 --> 00:29:56,428 That's my business. 413 00:29:56,462 --> 00:29:59,031 You're getting more picky than mama and daddy put together. 414 00:29:59,065 --> 00:30:02,401 -You just stop picking on me. -I'm not picking. 415 00:30:02,434 --> 00:30:04,236 I'm sorry. I'm not picking. 416 00:30:10,176 --> 00:30:12,278 Elizabeth, I thought you gave that up for good. 417 00:30:12,311 --> 00:30:13,579 I thought so, too. 418 00:30:13,612 --> 00:30:16,382 Big girls don't suck their thumbs. 419 00:30:16,415 --> 00:30:18,384 I don't feel very big tonight. 420 00:30:22,388 --> 00:30:24,090 Go back to bed. 421 00:30:24,123 --> 00:30:26,392 -Can't we stay, John-Boy? -No, you can't. 422 00:30:26,425 --> 00:30:28,294 Just a little while. Please. 423 00:30:28,327 --> 00:30:30,029 I promise not to suck my thumb. 424 00:30:34,166 --> 00:30:36,235 -What's going on here. -We're getting into your bed. 425 00:30:36,268 --> 00:30:38,337 No, you're not. You've got beds of your own. 426 00:30:38,370 --> 00:30:42,909 So have they. 427 00:30:42,942 --> 00:30:44,643 Alright. Let's just get one thing straight: 428 00:30:44,676 --> 00:30:46,512 This is special. This is not a regular arrangement. 429 00:30:52,418 --> 00:30:55,254 You've seen mama, haven't you? 430 00:30:55,287 --> 00:30:56,655 Only from the door. 431 00:30:56,688 --> 00:30:58,457 Does she look very different? 432 00:30:58,490 --> 00:31:00,226 No, of course she doesn't, Erin. 433 00:31:00,259 --> 00:31:02,929 Who put a thing like that into your head? 434 00:31:02,962 --> 00:31:04,396 I don't know. 435 00:31:04,430 --> 00:31:06,465 But I just couldn't stand to see mama different. 436 00:31:15,141 --> 00:31:18,577 -That hurt? -No. I can't feel a thing. 437 00:31:18,610 --> 00:31:21,280 Now, these splints supposed to protect the muscles. 438 00:31:21,313 --> 00:31:23,082 Aren't there some exercises I can do? 439 00:31:23,115 --> 00:31:26,118 The only exercise you can do is maybe trying to sit up. 440 00:31:26,152 --> 00:31:27,686 Of course I'll sit up. 441 00:31:27,719 --> 00:31:30,556 -That's not gonna be easy. -Who said it's going to be? 442 00:31:30,589 --> 00:31:33,359 How am I gonna get the feeling back in my legs... 443 00:31:33,392 --> 00:31:36,095 if I don't do exercises? 444 00:31:36,128 --> 00:31:39,665 In time you may want to be fitted with braces. 445 00:31:39,698 --> 00:31:43,202 No, I want to do something now. Today. 446 00:31:43,235 --> 00:31:49,508 I'm sorry, Livie, but I don't think you've got a choice. 447 00:31:49,541 --> 00:31:51,543 There must be something she can do, Doc. 448 00:31:51,577 --> 00:31:54,713 Some kind of medicine, maybe. 449 00:31:54,746 --> 00:31:57,649 Not that I know of. 450 00:31:57,683 --> 00:32:00,953 But you've got time on your side, Livie. 451 00:32:00,987 --> 00:32:02,321 You're a young woman, you're determined... 452 00:32:02,354 --> 00:32:06,692 and I think you'll make a good recovery. 453 00:32:06,725 --> 00:32:10,196 I'll look in two, three times a week. 454 00:32:10,229 --> 00:32:12,331 If the pain should get worse... 455 00:32:12,364 --> 00:32:14,600 or the fever come back, you send for me. 456 00:32:16,568 --> 00:32:19,138 Is it safe for the children to come in now? 457 00:32:19,171 --> 00:32:21,273 -Yes, I think you can see them. -Now? 458 00:32:21,307 --> 00:32:27,246 -If you like. -I'll go get em. Be right here. 459 00:32:32,084 --> 00:32:34,553 I'll let myself out, John. 460 00:32:36,422 --> 00:32:38,724 Alright, children, you can see your mama now. 461 00:32:38,757 --> 00:32:40,726 Slowly, Ben, quiet. 462 00:32:46,065 --> 00:32:47,599 Come on, Erin. 463 00:33:05,151 --> 00:33:06,485 Mamma! 464 00:33:09,421 --> 00:33:12,458 This is my medicine. 465 00:33:12,491 --> 00:33:17,096 Mary Ellen, I hardly recognize you without your baseball mitt. 466 00:33:21,233 --> 00:33:23,202 Jimbo, if you don't get a haircut 467 00:33:23,235 --> 00:33:25,071 somebody's gonna mistake you for a sheepdog. 468 00:33:25,104 --> 00:33:29,208 Ruf, ruf. 469 00:33:29,241 --> 00:33:31,077 And Miss Elizabeth what's this I hear about... 470 00:33:31,110 --> 00:33:33,779 your rediscovering your thumb? 471 00:33:33,812 --> 00:33:36,348 I've stopped again, Mama. For good. 472 00:33:36,382 --> 00:33:38,217 I'm glad to hear it. 473 00:33:38,250 --> 00:33:40,119 Can you feel this? 474 00:33:40,152 --> 00:33:41,453 No, Elizabeth, I can't. 475 00:33:44,656 --> 00:33:47,059 Where's Erin? 476 00:33:47,093 --> 00:33:50,028 -She was downstairs with us. -I'll find her. 477 00:33:53,632 --> 00:33:54,833 Jason you've got your harmonica? 478 00:33:54,866 --> 00:33:56,268 Yeah. 479 00:33:56,302 --> 00:33:58,304 Play us a tune. Something lively. 480 00:34:08,547 --> 00:34:10,416 Grandma, where's Erin? 481 00:34:11,817 --> 00:34:13,819 She ran outside. 482 00:34:24,196 --> 00:34:27,733 Erin? 483 00:34:27,766 --> 00:34:30,136 Erin? 484 00:34:39,545 --> 00:34:41,380 Erin? 485 00:34:44,383 --> 00:34:47,319 What are you hiding out here for? Your mama's asking for you. 486 00:34:48,387 --> 00:34:50,722 John-Boy, I'm afraid. 487 00:34:52,924 --> 00:34:55,727 You've got nothing to be afraid of. 488 00:34:55,761 --> 00:34:58,530 I don't wanna see mama sick. 489 00:34:58,564 --> 00:35:01,367 -Like a different person. -Erin. 490 00:35:01,400 --> 00:35:03,635 John-Boy, I don't want mama to change! 491 00:35:03,669 --> 00:35:10,442 Quiet, now. Hush, honey. Erin, you listen to me. 492 00:35:10,476 --> 00:35:12,411 The important things about your mama haven't changed. 493 00:35:12,444 --> 00:35:14,313 They never could. 494 00:35:14,346 --> 00:35:16,182 The way she feels about you and me. 495 00:35:17,649 --> 00:35:19,518 Maybe now she can't walk... 496 00:35:19,551 --> 00:35:22,354 but she's the same person and she want's to see you. 497 00:35:22,388 --> 00:35:23,689 I'm ashamed. 498 00:35:23,722 --> 00:35:27,293 You've got no reason to be ashamed. 499 00:35:27,326 --> 00:35:30,496 It's natural to want the people you love to stay the same. 500 00:35:35,734 --> 00:35:37,703 Come on, she's waiting for you. 501 00:35:43,875 --> 00:35:45,311 Shh! 502 00:35:55,487 --> 00:35:56,588 Here's your stray lamb. 503 00:35:56,622 --> 00:35:59,758 -Erin. -Mama. 504 00:36:01,493 --> 00:36:03,495 Sweetheart. 505 00:36:20,646 --> 00:36:23,715 Mama's room has become the center of the house. 506 00:36:23,749 --> 00:36:25,551 Every day she talks with us... 507 00:36:25,584 --> 00:36:29,321 telling us of the hopes and dreams she has for each of us. 508 00:36:29,355 --> 00:36:31,290 "Meetheth me beside the still waters. 509 00:36:31,323 --> 00:36:32,891 "He restoreth my soul: 510 00:36:32,924 --> 00:36:34,726 "He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness... 511 00:36:34,760 --> 00:36:37,629 for his own name's sake. 512 00:36:37,663 --> 00:36:41,733 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of... 513 00:36:41,767 --> 00:36:44,303 That's lovely, Ben. But would you do me a favor? 514 00:36:44,336 --> 00:36:46,638 Would you read from the "Song of Solomon"? 515 00:36:46,672 --> 00:36:48,474 I just love chapter two, verse eleven. 516 00:36:48,507 --> 00:36:50,742 Sure, Mama. 517 00:36:55,447 --> 00:36:57,449 Here it is. 518 00:36:57,483 --> 00:37:01,953 "For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. 519 00:37:01,987 --> 00:37:03,922 "Flowers appear on the Earth. 520 00:37:03,955 --> 00:37:06,358 "The time of the singing of birds is come... 521 00:37:06,392 --> 00:37:08,527 "and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land." 522 00:37:08,560 --> 00:37:12,431 Ain't that beautiful. You read it with such feeling. 523 00:37:12,464 --> 00:37:13,799 You really want to be a minister? 524 00:37:13,832 --> 00:37:16,968 -If that's what you want, Mama. -What do you want? 525 00:37:17,002 --> 00:37:20,038 Preaching would be fine, but I'm interested in being a salesman. 526 00:37:20,071 --> 00:37:21,607 Salesman? 527 00:37:21,640 --> 00:37:23,609 Remember that big fish that I caught... 528 00:37:23,642 --> 00:37:26,412 and Daddy said it would be okay if I sold it? 529 00:37:26,445 --> 00:37:30,716 I sold it to Mr. Gards for 15 cents and he doesn't like fish. 530 00:37:30,749 --> 00:37:34,586 He said at the time I'd make a crackerjack salesman. 531 00:37:34,620 --> 00:37:38,390 -You ought to try it. -What would I sell? 532 00:37:38,424 --> 00:37:41,993 Doesn't see to be much of a future in fish around here. 533 00:37:42,027 --> 00:37:43,595 How about magazines? 534 00:37:43,629 --> 00:37:45,531 Like Collier's and Saturday Evening Post? 535 00:37:45,564 --> 00:37:48,500 I hear some boys are very successful at it. 536 00:37:48,534 --> 00:37:50,969 I'd sure like to give it a try. 537 00:37:51,002 --> 00:37:53,805 It seems that mama is anxious to see us make a start... 538 00:37:53,839 --> 00:37:54,906 toward fulfilling the possibilities... 539 00:37:54,940 --> 00:37:56,808 she feels we have. 540 00:37:56,842 --> 00:37:59,811 I want you to go for that dance with G.W. 541 00:37:59,845 --> 00:38:02,948 I wanna see you looking pretty and girlish in a frilly dress. 542 00:38:02,981 --> 00:38:05,584 -I don't have a frilly dress. -I know. 543 00:38:05,617 --> 00:38:07,886 And that's why we're going to make you one. 544 00:38:07,919 --> 00:38:11,323 Go get the Ladies' Home Journal. Go on. 545 00:38:11,357 --> 00:38:13,325 We all tried to carry out mama's wishes 546 00:38:13,359 --> 00:38:15,661 to please her and ourselves. 547 00:38:23,369 --> 00:38:25,837 She encourages Jason to work on his music. 548 00:38:25,871 --> 00:38:27,873 Says he should try out for the amateur show... 549 00:38:27,906 --> 00:38:29,775 in Charlottesville. 550 00:38:29,808 --> 00:38:32,678 With me she seems most to enjoy about talking about college 551 00:38:32,711 --> 00:38:34,380 and what I'll be doing there. 552 00:38:34,413 --> 00:38:35,647 University of Virginia. 553 00:38:35,681 --> 00:38:37,849 I can just picture you there. 554 00:38:37,883 --> 00:38:40,652 In my raccoon coat and my porkpie hat? 555 00:38:40,686 --> 00:38:43,989 What you'll wear doesn't concern me as much as what you'll learn. 556 00:38:44,022 --> 00:38:46,358 -What courses you gonna take? -I don't know. 557 00:38:46,392 --> 00:38:49,795 I hope I can get in. They've got so many requirements. 558 00:38:49,828 --> 00:38:52,698 I want to get it all fixed in my mind. 559 00:38:52,731 --> 00:38:55,767 You know, Mama, the campus is only about 25 miles from here. 560 00:38:55,801 --> 00:38:58,136 I can just drive down there and pick up catalogs. 561 00:38:58,169 --> 00:38:59,938 We could plan it out, right here. 562 00:38:59,971 --> 00:39:02,674 -I'd like that. -I would too. 563 00:39:02,708 --> 00:39:05,611 I'm gonna ask Daddy when he can spare the truck. 564 00:39:05,644 --> 00:39:09,381 John-Boy, do you think I'm being foolish? 565 00:39:11,049 --> 00:39:13,852 No, Mama. 566 00:40:45,010 --> 00:40:47,546 -Oh, good morning. -Good morning 567 00:40:47,579 --> 00:40:50,248 -You're new? -Well, I'm not really here. 568 00:40:50,281 --> 00:40:53,985 I mean, I'm not here yet. I'm here, but I just want to talk. 569 00:40:54,019 --> 00:40:55,887 About what? 570 00:40:55,921 --> 00:40:58,123 How you register, how much it costs... 571 00:40:59,791 --> 00:41:01,660 what courses you have, and everything. 572 00:41:04,062 --> 00:41:06,064 Almost everything, is in this brochure. 573 00:41:06,097 --> 00:41:09,601 Fees, tuition cost, schedule of classes... 574 00:41:09,635 --> 00:41:11,036 and an entrance application. 575 00:41:12,303 --> 00:41:14,906 Will you be applying this fall? 576 00:41:14,940 --> 00:41:17,509 This is sort of long-range planning. 577 00:41:17,543 --> 00:41:20,646 Also could you direct me to the School of Medicine? 578 00:41:20,679 --> 00:41:24,249 I would have thought you were the arts and humanities type. 579 00:41:24,282 --> 00:41:26,818 You're right. I am interested in a career in journalism. 580 00:41:26,852 --> 00:41:28,654 My mother's sick, so I was wondering ... 581 00:41:28,687 --> 00:41:29,921 if I could talk to someone. 582 00:41:29,955 --> 00:41:33,692 -Your mother's sick how? -With polio. 583 00:41:33,725 --> 00:41:36,161 Then you should see Dr. Miller in Experimental Medicine. 584 00:41:36,194 --> 00:41:38,296 Over in Jefferson County, Walton's Mountain. 585 00:41:38,329 --> 00:41:41,266 Yes, I know. I come from up around Crabtree Falls. 586 00:41:41,299 --> 00:41:44,536 -Are you in your freshman year? -No, I'm still in high school. 587 00:41:44,570 --> 00:41:47,205 I'd like to come here, if we can get the money together. 588 00:41:47,238 --> 00:41:49,007 -I see. Please sit down. -Thank you. 589 00:41:50,976 --> 00:41:54,546 Doctor, one of the reason's I came here today was to see you. 590 00:41:54,580 --> 00:41:56,682 I wish I could examine your mother... 591 00:41:56,715 --> 00:41:59,951 but I never seem to get very far away from this lab. 592 00:41:59,985 --> 00:42:03,188 I hope there was something you could suggest for us to do. 593 00:42:03,221 --> 00:42:05,824 There's no vaccine to stop the damned crippler... 594 00:42:05,857 --> 00:42:08,627 and no medicine to repair the damage once it's been done. 595 00:42:08,660 --> 00:42:10,228 But we're working on it. 596 00:42:10,261 --> 00:42:13,732 I gather you've noticed I've got a personal interest. 597 00:42:13,765 --> 00:42:16,935 I was 18 years old, a pretty good football player. 598 00:42:16,968 --> 00:42:19,671 Then one Saturday I had these strange pains in my back... 599 00:42:19,705 --> 00:42:21,973 on Sunday I was completely out of my head... 600 00:42:22,007 --> 00:42:25,043 and by Monday I was paralyzed from the waist down. 601 00:42:25,076 --> 00:42:26,845 It's the same way with my mama. 602 00:42:26,878 --> 00:42:29,848 That's the pattern. We stand by helplessly... 603 00:42:29,881 --> 00:42:32,350 and just hope for the best. 604 00:42:32,383 --> 00:42:36,054 Our doctor, Dr. Vance, has put splints on her legs. 605 00:42:36,087 --> 00:42:38,924 That's the accepted approach. Nobody knows if it really helps. 606 00:42:38,957 --> 00:42:41,226 I was reading in the newspaper about Sister Kenny... 607 00:42:41,259 --> 00:42:43,228 and she's worked out her own treatment? 608 00:42:43,261 --> 00:42:46,331 She's an Australian nurse. We're now checking into her methods. 609 00:42:46,364 --> 00:42:49,000 She claims an extraordinary rate of recovery. 610 00:42:49,034 --> 00:42:51,703 But, she's also attracted to a lot of controversy. 611 00:42:51,737 --> 00:42:53,338 I'd like to find out more about her. 612 00:42:53,371 --> 00:42:56,708 Nobody knows too much yet. 613 00:42:56,742 --> 00:42:59,177 Maybe there's some place I could write to... 614 00:42:59,210 --> 00:43:00,946 in Australia or something. 615 00:43:00,979 --> 00:43:04,215 I'll tell you what: Leave me your name and address... 616 00:43:04,249 --> 00:43:06,852 I'll see if I can get some of her pamphlets... 617 00:43:06,885 --> 00:43:08,620 detailing the procedures. 618 00:43:08,654 --> 00:43:10,922 I'll mail them. Show them to your doctor, see what he thinks. 619 00:43:10,956 --> 00:43:12,958 I would be grateful to you for that. 620 00:43:12,991 --> 00:43:16,194 It's no trouble at all, son. 621 00:43:24,970 --> 00:43:26,404 Isn't that something, Doc? 622 00:43:26,437 --> 00:43:28,840 It certainly is remarkable, Olivia. 623 00:43:28,874 --> 00:43:30,676 Never thought a few weeks ago... 624 00:43:30,709 --> 00:43:33,679 I'd be proud as a peacock at just being able to sit up. 625 00:43:34,913 --> 00:43:36,648 You got quite a nurse here. 626 00:43:36,682 --> 00:43:40,719 -Isn't she a wonder? -I may steal her away from you. 627 00:43:40,752 --> 00:43:42,954 I'll get mama some fresh water. 628 00:43:46,992 --> 00:43:48,927 Erin's different. 629 00:43:48,960 --> 00:43:52,363 You never know what a person is till she's put to the test. 630 00:43:52,397 --> 00:43:54,199 Now that you're able to sit up... 631 00:43:54,232 --> 00:43:57,035 I'd say a wheelchair might be next. 632 00:43:57,068 --> 00:44:00,071 I don't need a wheelchair. I'm going to walk. 633 00:44:00,105 --> 00:44:03,341 You're a stubborn woman. 634 00:44:03,374 --> 00:44:07,012 But for a stubborn woman, anything's possible. 635 00:44:07,045 --> 00:44:10,281 You keep up the good work, Olivia. 636 00:44:22,360 --> 00:44:25,096 What's the use of making the frilly dress? I can't dance. 637 00:44:25,130 --> 00:44:27,265 We'll get to that. 638 00:44:33,338 --> 00:44:36,374 Yes, I heard of Sister Kenny. 639 00:44:36,407 --> 00:44:38,143 Is she a nun? 640 00:44:38,176 --> 00:44:39,978 Uh, no, grandma, I think in Australia 641 00:44:40,011 --> 00:44:41,813 they call any nurse "sister." 642 00:44:41,847 --> 00:44:43,181 As I remember, she was... 643 00:44:43,214 --> 00:44:45,416 working in the back country down there... 644 00:44:45,450 --> 00:44:48,920 and she came up with her own treatment for polio. 645 00:44:48,954 --> 00:44:50,989 The doctor at the University says she claims... 646 00:44:51,022 --> 00:44:53,725 a really high recovery rate. 647 00:44:53,759 --> 00:44:55,827 You know what she does different, Doc? 648 00:44:55,861 --> 00:44:59,798 No, I don't, but if you get the pamphlets, I'll study them. 649 00:44:59,831 --> 00:45:01,166 Okay. 650 00:45:01,199 --> 00:45:02,834 But don't get your hopes up. 651 00:45:02,868 --> 00:45:04,235 Most times these quick cures... 652 00:45:04,269 --> 00:45:07,238 turn out to be some kind of quackery. 653 00:45:07,272 --> 00:45:09,307 Could use your help out back, son. 654 00:45:09,340 --> 00:45:11,042 Okay, I'll get my coat. 655 00:45:16,848 --> 00:45:18,116 Mama, make them go away. 656 00:45:18,149 --> 00:45:19,851 It's bad enough without them watching. 657 00:45:19,885 --> 00:45:21,920 There'll be people watching you at the dance. 658 00:45:21,953 --> 00:45:24,055 If they snicker I'll slug them. 659 00:45:24,089 --> 00:45:26,424 Quite a well bred young lady, you are. 660 00:45:26,457 --> 00:45:28,459 Okay, Jason, strike up the band. 661 00:45:32,130 --> 00:45:34,866 -Quit hawing at me. -Mary Ellen, you've got to move. 662 00:45:34,900 --> 00:45:39,504 G.W. is not gonna carry you around the dance floor. 663 00:45:39,537 --> 00:45:41,506 -The tortoise and the hare. -Yeah. 664 00:45:46,845 --> 00:45:50,381 -Not too fast. -Mary Ellen, what are you doing? 665 00:45:50,415 --> 00:45:52,450 You're leading me. Remember what I told you? 666 00:45:52,483 --> 00:45:53,885 You're the girl, I'm the boy. 667 00:45:53,919 --> 00:45:55,320 She forgot. 668 00:45:55,353 --> 00:45:57,889 Let's do it right, okay. Last time. 669 00:46:00,391 --> 00:46:01,459 Looks like a tugboat. 670 00:46:05,931 --> 00:46:08,066 It's the dumbest thing I ever did. 671 00:46:08,099 --> 00:46:10,135 That's better. 672 00:46:12,170 --> 00:46:14,505 -Smile. -I don't feel like smiling. 673 00:46:14,539 --> 00:46:18,109 Smile anyway. One, two, three. One, two, three. 674 00:46:20,378 --> 00:46:22,447 Very good, Mary Ellen. Very good. 675 00:46:22,480 --> 00:46:25,150 Won't I get any credit for my feet? 676 00:46:25,183 --> 00:46:28,386 You're elegant, John-Boy, just elegant. Like your father. 677 00:46:28,419 --> 00:46:30,856 Lift your feet little higher. 678 00:46:30,889 --> 00:46:32,357 A little higher. 679 00:47:11,963 --> 00:47:14,365 Liv, you moved your foot. 680 00:47:14,399 --> 00:47:17,502 Liv, you moving your foot. 681 00:47:24,075 --> 00:47:26,244 It's moving. 682 00:47:26,277 --> 00:47:27,979 Your foot's moving, Liv. 683 00:47:28,013 --> 00:47:32,984 John-Boy, children, look. I can move my foot. 684 00:47:33,018 --> 00:47:34,319 Mama, you did it! 685 00:47:34,352 --> 00:47:36,888 I moved my foot. 686 00:47:36,922 --> 00:47:38,589 Mama! 687 00:47:38,623 --> 00:47:40,892 I'm going to walk again. Just wait and see. 688 00:47:40,926 --> 00:47:42,593 I'll be walking by Easter. 689 00:47:42,627 --> 00:47:45,230 You're gonna walk right to the Easter sunrise service. 690 00:47:45,263 --> 00:47:48,433 I can't believe it. I moved my foot. 691 00:47:51,937 --> 00:47:54,039 -Here you go, John-Boy. -Thank you. 692 00:47:55,941 --> 00:47:57,943 -Is this it? -Yeah. What were you expecting? 693 00:47:57,976 --> 00:48:00,311 Big check for one of those stories you send off? 694 00:48:00,345 --> 00:48:02,147 A doctor at the University of Virginia... 695 00:48:02,180 --> 00:48:04,049 promised to send pamphlets on polio. 696 00:48:04,082 --> 00:48:05,683 -Hi, men. -Sheriff. 697 00:48:05,716 --> 00:48:08,253 -How's your mother, John-Boy? -She's able to move her leg. 698 00:48:08,286 --> 00:48:10,321 -Thank you. -Well, that's good news. 699 00:48:10,355 --> 00:48:15,560 -That's good. I'm too late, Ike? -No, we got lots of time. 700 00:48:15,593 --> 00:48:18,196 It's like a day without sunshine if I miss it. 701 00:48:18,229 --> 00:48:20,999 John-Boy, you better send that doctor a note and remind him. 702 00:48:21,032 --> 00:48:22,333 I guess I'll do that. 703 00:48:22,367 --> 00:48:25,103 Funny. He didn't seem the man to forget. 704 00:48:25,136 --> 00:48:27,472 -Ike, time's moving right along. -We won't miss a word. 705 00:48:27,505 --> 00:48:29,440 John-Boy, if anything comes in from the university. 706 00:48:29,474 --> 00:48:31,042 -I'll bring it over. -Thanks, Ike. 707 00:48:31,076 --> 00:48:33,611 -How do you turn this on? -I'll turn it on. 708 00:48:33,644 --> 00:48:35,180 John-Boy, why don't you stick around... 709 00:48:35,213 --> 00:48:37,148 and listen to Ma Perkins with us? 710 00:48:37,182 --> 00:48:39,017 -Not today, Ike. Thanks for the licorice. 711 00:48:39,050 --> 00:48:40,118 My best to your mom. 712 00:48:44,322 --> 00:48:46,424 On your way back from Charlottesville... 713 00:48:46,457 --> 00:48:48,960 stop at Ike Godsey's for my stew beef. 714 00:48:48,994 --> 00:48:52,964 About 15 cents worth will do just fine. 715 00:48:52,998 --> 00:48:55,466 And I need 15 cents of blue sash... 716 00:48:55,500 --> 00:48:57,035 for Mary Ellen's new dance dress. 717 00:48:57,068 --> 00:48:59,170 15 cents for a piece of ribbon? 718 00:48:59,204 --> 00:49:02,140 I promised Livie. 719 00:49:02,173 --> 00:49:05,276 Man does not live by stew beef alone, old woman. 720 00:49:05,310 --> 00:49:07,112 Don't misquote Scripture to me, old man. 721 00:49:07,145 --> 00:49:10,215 15 cents for a piece of ribbon. 722 00:49:10,248 --> 00:49:12,950 Tell Ike to throw in a large soup bone for that. 723 00:49:13,684 --> 00:49:16,221 I'll try, Ma. 724 00:49:16,254 --> 00:49:18,323 What do you feel about the audition, Jason? 725 00:49:18,356 --> 00:49:19,657 I guess I'm ready. 726 00:49:19,690 --> 00:49:22,227 He should be. He's in the barn half the day... 727 00:49:22,260 --> 00:49:23,728 worrying that guitar to death. 728 00:49:23,761 --> 00:49:25,496 You got nothing to worry about. 729 00:49:25,530 --> 00:49:27,665 Have a way with music like no one. 730 00:49:27,698 --> 00:49:30,435 Can we come with you, Daddy? 731 00:49:30,468 --> 00:49:33,104 What would you two be doing in Charlottesville? 732 00:49:33,138 --> 00:49:35,973 -We could do something for mama. -Everybody else is. 733 00:49:38,543 --> 00:49:42,447 Mama did ask me to bring back some springtime with me. 734 00:49:42,480 --> 00:49:44,215 Where can you find that? 735 00:49:44,249 --> 00:49:46,551 Can't find that in any catalog I've ever seen. 736 00:49:46,584 --> 00:49:50,621 I have an idea of how you can do something for your mama. 737 00:49:50,655 --> 00:49:54,559 -What is it? -Come, I'll tell you on the way. 738 00:49:54,592 --> 00:49:58,029 Take those gloves out of your pocket. Here we go. 739 00:49:58,063 --> 00:49:59,664 You want to go to Charlottesville, son? 740 00:49:59,697 --> 00:50:01,532 I can't. I got too much work. 741 00:50:01,566 --> 00:50:03,701 -Bye, Ben. -Good luck. 742 00:50:03,734 --> 00:50:05,103 -Thank you. -He doesn't need it. 743 00:50:05,136 --> 00:50:06,604 -Yes, I do. -In you go. 744 00:50:06,637 --> 00:50:08,506 Don't put your feet on the seat. 745 00:50:09,607 --> 00:50:11,642 Okay, Daddy. 746 00:50:13,078 --> 00:50:15,046 Bye. 747 00:50:27,458 --> 00:50:29,527 Pick you up in about a half an hour. 748 00:50:29,560 --> 00:50:30,695 Okay. 749 00:50:30,728 --> 00:50:32,330 -Good luck. -Thank you. 750 00:50:35,733 --> 00:50:38,803 -John-Boy, I don't know. -Don't know what? 751 00:50:38,836 --> 00:50:40,738 Playing for the family is one thing... 752 00:50:40,771 --> 00:50:42,340 but playing for Osgood Tennyson... 753 00:50:42,373 --> 00:50:44,642 who's used to hearing the best, is something else. 754 00:50:44,675 --> 00:50:47,512 -You're one of the best. -Maybe I'm not. 755 00:50:47,545 --> 00:50:51,316 -You don't want to find out? -No, I do, but I don't. 756 00:50:52,483 --> 00:50:55,220 I think this is it. 757 00:51:13,671 --> 00:51:15,640 What are you kids doing back here? 758 00:51:15,673 --> 00:51:18,476 We're looking for the place to audition for the amateur show. 759 00:51:18,509 --> 00:51:21,112 Oh, okay, this way. 760 00:51:25,183 --> 00:51:27,185 Are you Mr. Tennyson? 761 00:51:27,218 --> 00:51:29,720 No, he don't get here till the day of the show. 762 00:51:31,756 --> 00:51:33,691 I'm his advance man, Snyder. 763 00:51:36,327 --> 00:51:38,463 Well, what's your specialty? 764 00:51:40,865 --> 00:51:42,833 Tap dance? Juggle? 765 00:51:42,867 --> 00:51:44,702 Imitate Laurel and Hardy? 766 00:51:44,735 --> 00:51:47,672 No, not me. My brother plays the guitar and sings. 767 00:51:47,705 --> 00:51:50,508 -Sensational. -Jason Walton. 768 00:51:51,509 --> 00:51:52,810 Okay, let's hear it. 769 00:51:53,878 --> 00:51:54,845 Right now? 770 00:51:56,881 --> 00:51:58,483 Well, you gonna audition. Audition. 771 00:51:59,417 --> 00:52:01,452 Hold this. 772 00:52:02,687 --> 00:52:04,655 Let's have the entry fee first. 773 00:52:04,689 --> 00:52:06,457 The entry fee? 774 00:52:06,491 --> 00:52:09,260 It didn't say anything on the poster about an entry fee. 775 00:52:09,294 --> 00:52:11,362 $1 in advance. 776 00:52:11,396 --> 00:52:14,131 Then I guess I can't audition. I don't have $1. 777 00:52:16,434 --> 00:52:18,636 Wait, kid. 778 00:52:18,669 --> 00:52:21,206 Tell you what, for you I'll make it 50 cents. 779 00:52:21,239 --> 00:52:24,175 Everybody's got 50 cents. 780 00:52:24,209 --> 00:52:25,943 Not me. 781 00:52:25,976 --> 00:52:28,279 Come on. Let's wait and audition for Mr. Tennyson. 782 00:52:28,313 --> 00:52:30,581 Program will be set when he gets to town. 783 00:52:30,615 --> 00:52:32,383 Then maybe the manager of the theater... 784 00:52:32,417 --> 00:52:33,684 or someone over at the newspaper. 785 00:52:36,421 --> 00:52:38,456 Wait. 786 00:52:42,660 --> 00:52:45,496 -Mama, guess what? -You earned your first million. 787 00:52:45,530 --> 00:52:48,533 My first 50 cents. I've got eight customers. 788 00:52:48,566 --> 00:52:50,668 Three for The Saturday Evening Post, two for Collier's 789 00:52:50,701 --> 00:52:53,538 two for Liberty and the Baldwins took the $3 special. 790 00:52:53,571 --> 00:52:56,807 You're a salesman alright. 791 00:52:56,841 --> 00:52:59,510 -Mind me not being a preacher? -I'm proud of you. 792 00:53:00,711 --> 00:53:02,213 Oh, watch out, Elizabeth. 793 00:53:02,247 --> 00:53:05,416 -Is that Daddy and the children? -Yes, ma'am. 794 00:53:05,450 --> 00:53:06,917 What're they doing out there? 795 00:53:06,951 --> 00:53:09,487 I can't tell. It's going to be a surprise for you. 796 00:53:14,859 --> 00:53:17,262 What do you call these things, Daddy? 797 00:53:17,295 --> 00:53:18,963 Crocuses, honey. 798 00:53:18,996 --> 00:53:21,299 Crocuses. That's a hard word. 799 00:53:21,332 --> 00:53:24,402 I know, but it's one of your mama's favorite flowers. 800 00:53:24,435 --> 00:53:25,936 These things really turn into flowers? 801 00:53:27,505 --> 00:53:30,775 They sure do. The sun shines, the rain falls. 802 00:53:32,377 --> 00:53:34,745 One day this is going to be blooming with color. 803 00:53:34,779 --> 00:53:37,014 How long will it take? 804 00:53:37,047 --> 00:53:39,016 Well, they should come in about Easter. 805 00:53:39,049 --> 00:53:41,252 Mama will be well then, won't she? 806 00:53:44,489 --> 00:53:48,293 I hope so, son. I sure hope so. Now, pat it down real good. 807 00:53:48,326 --> 00:53:51,696 There you go, honey. Drop it right in there. Attagirl. 808 00:53:59,937 --> 00:54:01,939 I've got to get that order into town. 809 00:54:03,941 --> 00:54:06,544 You're still at it, huh, Liv? 810 00:54:06,577 --> 00:54:08,879 I try to add five minutes each day. 811 00:54:08,913 --> 00:54:10,448 Don't overdo it. 812 00:54:12,016 --> 00:54:14,385 - There's no change, John. - What do you mean? 813 00:54:14,419 --> 00:54:16,053 Just look at the way that leg's moving. 814 00:54:16,086 --> 00:54:18,055 I could do that a week ago. 815 00:54:18,088 --> 00:54:19,957 I wanna swing my legs over the side of the bed 816 00:54:19,990 --> 00:54:22,059 stand up, walk to the closet, choose me a dress 817 00:54:22,092 --> 00:54:25,830 dash down the stairs and run out into the yard. 818 00:54:25,863 --> 00:54:27,698 Healing takes time. 819 00:54:27,732 --> 00:54:30,435 -Do you think I'll walk again? -I think you will. 820 00:54:32,437 --> 00:54:33,971 Dr. Vance doesn't think so. 821 00:54:35,873 --> 00:54:38,909 -Did he say that? -Not in so many words. 822 00:54:38,943 --> 00:54:42,380 But every time he comes he talks about braces and the wheelchair. 823 00:54:42,413 --> 00:54:44,482 He's saying, "Face it, Livie. 824 00:54:44,515 --> 00:54:46,551 Resign yourself to being an invalid." 825 00:54:48,853 --> 00:54:50,321 Liv... 826 00:54:51,956 --> 00:54:54,459 I told you as plain as I know how. 827 00:54:54,492 --> 00:54:56,527 I believe you're gonna walk again. 828 00:54:56,561 --> 00:54:58,929 How much does the doctor charge every time he comes here? 829 00:54:58,963 --> 00:55:00,498 That's no concern of yours. 830 00:55:00,531 --> 00:55:02,900 I can't just lie here with an empty mind. 831 00:55:02,933 --> 00:55:04,969 That's a good sign. 832 00:55:05,002 --> 00:55:06,837 I don't follow you. 833 00:55:07,905 --> 00:55:09,640 You're getting feisty. 834 00:55:10,941 --> 00:55:12,877 Is that Dr. Vance? 835 00:55:21,085 --> 00:55:23,087 No. I don't know who it is. 836 00:55:30,995 --> 00:55:33,030 It sure was a pleasant surprise... 837 00:55:33,063 --> 00:55:36,601 for you to come all the way up here and make a special visit. 838 00:55:36,634 --> 00:55:38,869 It took a long time to locate those pamphlets. 839 00:55:38,903 --> 00:55:43,007 And I know how important every day, each hour can be... 840 00:55:43,040 --> 00:55:46,511 when you first start trying to work your way back. 841 00:55:46,544 --> 00:55:51,916 So I decided to deliver them in person. 842 00:55:51,949 --> 00:55:55,853 Alright, children, go on back to your homework. 843 00:56:01,459 --> 00:56:02,927 Elizabeth. 844 00:56:04,795 --> 00:56:07,832 What do you feel about this Sister Kenny method, Doctor? 845 00:56:07,865 --> 00:56:10,568 Well, it's radically different than our accepted procedures. 846 00:56:10,601 --> 00:56:13,137 She said she doesn't believe in using splints. 847 00:56:13,170 --> 00:56:15,172 No, she insists that instead of preventing muscle damage 848 00:56:15,205 --> 00:56:17,041 splints can cause it. 849 00:56:17,074 --> 00:56:20,110 As I understand it, she thinks the muscles go into a spasm... 850 00:56:20,144 --> 00:56:22,413 and need to be relaxed by using hot compresses. 851 00:56:22,447 --> 00:56:24,014 That makes good sense to me. 852 00:56:24,048 --> 00:56:26,451 Yes, we can learn a lot from folk medicine. 853 00:56:26,484 --> 00:56:29,487 Sister Kenny uses wool blankets wrung out in boiling water. 854 00:56:29,520 --> 00:56:32,156 Then, once the muscles relax, she starts massaging them. 855 00:56:32,189 --> 00:56:35,693 The idea is to keep a path from the brain to the muscles open. 856 00:56:35,726 --> 00:56:37,962 That sounds simple enough. 857 00:56:37,995 --> 00:56:40,565 Many of my colleagues think it's too simple. 858 00:56:40,598 --> 00:56:42,433 Now, understand, I can't prescribe it. 859 00:56:42,467 --> 00:56:45,570 You can show it to your doctor, if he sees merit in it.... 860 00:56:45,603 --> 00:56:47,738 Well, I'll get these to him right away. 861 00:56:47,772 --> 00:56:50,908 Would Mrs. Walton feel up to seeing me for a few minutes? 862 00:56:56,146 --> 00:56:57,882 John, I think she should. 863 00:56:58,816 --> 00:57:01,218 Well, sure, fine. 864 00:57:01,251 --> 00:57:03,988 -I'll tell her you're coming. -Good. 865 00:57:42,560 --> 00:57:44,729 -That's very encouraging. -Thank you, Doctor. 866 00:57:44,762 --> 00:57:46,263 I'm not speaking as a doctor. 867 00:57:46,296 --> 00:57:48,098 I'm remembering when I was in your place. 868 00:57:48,132 --> 00:57:50,535 It was months before I could do that. 869 00:57:50,568 --> 00:57:53,203 I figure if I keep exercising, I'll get more and more control. 870 00:57:53,237 --> 00:57:54,972 That's certainly possible. 871 00:57:58,042 --> 00:58:00,077 I know you want more than possibilities. 872 00:58:00,110 --> 00:58:02,246 You want certainties and guarantees. 873 00:58:02,279 --> 00:58:03,848 Well, there are none with polio. 874 00:58:05,750 --> 00:58:08,085 -But as long as there's hope. -That's the spirit. 875 00:58:08,118 --> 00:58:11,756 Remember, we human beings are highly adaptable creatures. 876 00:58:11,789 --> 00:58:14,825 There may come a time when you'll feel you can't go on... 877 00:58:14,859 --> 00:58:18,162 unless you know you'll get back to the person you were before. 878 00:58:18,195 --> 00:58:22,099 Trying to tell me I'll have to settle for less than that? 879 00:58:22,132 --> 00:58:25,235 Not for less, but maybe something different. 880 00:58:25,269 --> 00:58:28,573 I hope you don't have to face that, but if you do... 881 00:58:28,606 --> 00:58:30,708 I know you'll know how to handle it. 882 00:58:30,741 --> 00:58:33,678 -Thank you for coming to see me. -Good luck. 883 00:58:33,711 --> 00:58:36,614 I'm looking forward to the day when you can come and see me. 884 00:58:59,704 --> 00:59:01,238 Down here, G.W. 885 00:59:12,282 --> 00:59:15,252 Hurry up, G.W. 886 00:59:15,285 --> 00:59:17,655 Mary Ellen, you go at everything too fast. 887 00:59:17,688 --> 00:59:20,357 This is as good a place as any. Okay. 888 00:59:20,390 --> 00:59:23,327 You said you want to practice. 889 00:59:23,360 --> 00:59:26,731 -Where's your mitt? -Not baseball, dancing. 890 00:59:26,764 --> 00:59:28,599 Now, Mary Ellen? 891 00:59:28,633 --> 00:59:30,968 When we start moving around that dance floor Friday night... 892 00:59:31,001 --> 00:59:32,737 nobody's going to be snickering. 893 00:59:33,337 --> 00:59:35,105 What's that? 894 00:59:35,139 --> 00:59:38,108 Ricky May's movie magazine. She loaned it to me. Look. 895 00:59:38,142 --> 00:59:41,011 -Who are they? -Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. 896 00:59:41,045 --> 00:59:43,347 That's what I want for us. 897 00:59:43,380 --> 00:59:47,151 -Mary Ellen... -Now, take me in your arms. 898 00:59:47,184 --> 00:59:50,755 Are you going to take me in your arms, or am I gonna wham you? 899 00:59:51,989 --> 00:59:54,759 Closer. Okay, now relax. 900 00:59:54,792 --> 00:59:56,794 It's very simple. It's just one, two, three, okay? 901 00:59:57,427 --> 00:59:59,897 One, two, three. 902 00:59:59,930 --> 01:00:03,033 -Sorry. -One, two, three. 903 01:00:03,067 --> 01:00:06,403 One, two, three. 904 01:00:06,436 --> 01:00:08,739 One, two, three. 905 01:00:08,773 --> 01:00:10,708 One, two, three. 906 01:00:10,741 --> 01:00:12,877 One, two, three. 907 01:00:12,910 --> 01:00:15,145 One, two, three. 908 01:00:15,179 --> 01:00:18,015 One, two, three. 909 01:00:18,048 --> 01:00:20,718 One, two, three. 910 01:00:20,751 --> 01:00:24,321 One, two, three. 911 01:00:24,354 --> 01:00:27,057 One, two, three. 912 01:00:27,091 --> 01:00:30,728 Well, what worries me is taking off those splints. 913 01:00:30,761 --> 01:00:32,262 Without that support... 914 01:00:32,296 --> 01:00:35,365 Olivia could find herself a lot worse off than she is now. 915 01:00:35,399 --> 01:00:37,702 Yeah, but the steam heat, the massage. 916 01:00:37,735 --> 01:00:40,170 Now that sounds exactly like what Livie needs. 917 01:00:40,204 --> 01:00:42,873 Well, you do what you think best. 918 01:00:42,907 --> 01:00:44,909 I guess I just don't believe in miracles. 919 01:00:44,942 --> 01:00:47,177 Sister Kenny doesn't claim to work miracles. 920 01:00:47,211 --> 01:00:49,246 But to my way of thinking 921 01:00:49,279 --> 01:00:51,749 starting something like this now is just postponing 922 01:00:51,782 --> 01:00:54,351 the adjustment Olivia's gonna have to make sooner or later. 923 01:00:54,384 --> 01:00:58,022 -Adjustment? -Olivia's not dealing the cards. 924 01:00:58,055 --> 01:01:00,891 She's got to take the hand she's got and accept the fact 925 01:01:00,925 --> 01:01:02,893 that she's crippled. 926 01:01:02,927 --> 01:01:05,796 It's hard, but it's true. She's got to accept it. 927 01:01:05,830 --> 01:01:08,098 Quit straining to do the impossible. 928 01:01:08,132 --> 01:01:10,868 Get on with the job of shaping a life for herself 929 01:01:10,901 --> 01:01:11,435 with her new limitations. 930 01:01:11,468 --> 01:01:13,037 No. 931 01:01:13,070 --> 01:01:15,339 I have tested and retested those nerves. 932 01:01:15,372 --> 01:01:17,407 I know what the odds are against recovery. 933 01:01:17,441 --> 01:01:19,877 -Doc-- -Just a minute, son. 934 01:01:23,113 --> 01:01:26,483 You see, Doc, Livie's not ready to hear that yet. 935 01:01:26,516 --> 01:01:29,219 We're just gonna have to talk it over with her, that's all. 936 01:01:32,189 --> 01:01:34,892 Well, you all let me know what you decide. 937 01:01:34,925 --> 01:01:36,861 Thanks for the coffee. 938 01:01:48,472 --> 01:01:51,876 Let's take the splints and start the Sister Kenny treatment now. 939 01:01:51,909 --> 01:01:53,410 It's not going to work a miracle. 940 01:01:53,443 --> 01:01:55,179 If you do it, you'll be taking chances. 941 01:01:55,212 --> 01:01:57,247 I'll take them. I'm making no progress this way. 942 01:01:57,281 --> 01:02:00,050 Livie, listen to the boy. There are risks involved. 943 01:02:00,084 --> 01:02:03,020 But the hot poultice will ease the soreness in those muscles. 944 01:02:03,053 --> 01:02:05,222 And that in itself is a blessing. 945 01:02:05,255 --> 01:02:07,792 At last I'll be doing something instead of lying here. 946 01:02:07,825 --> 01:02:09,794 -Come on, let's get started. -You're right. 947 01:02:09,827 --> 01:02:11,896 I'm going to get things going in the kitchen. 948 01:02:11,929 --> 01:02:14,298 -Livie... -John! 949 01:02:14,331 --> 01:02:15,833 Come on, John. 950 01:02:17,101 --> 01:02:18,168 Alright. 951 01:02:21,806 --> 01:02:23,808 -It's ready, Ma. Here it comes. -It's hot. 952 01:02:23,841 --> 01:02:28,078 -Just wait for me to get it. -Don't scald the young 'uns. 953 01:02:28,112 --> 01:02:29,947 Pour the lava out of the volcano. 954 01:02:29,980 --> 01:02:31,248 Oh, that's enough. 955 01:02:31,281 --> 01:02:33,818 Here, use this. 956 01:02:36,253 --> 01:02:38,455 Esther, watch your fingers in the wringer. 957 01:02:40,257 --> 01:02:43,127 There's always someone on the sidelines giving orders. 958 01:02:43,160 --> 01:02:46,263 When we get two of these, we should take them to the room. 959 01:02:46,296 --> 01:02:48,098 -Erin, I'll go with you. -Okay. 960 01:02:51,035 --> 01:02:53,303 Ah-ah-ah, Esther. 961 01:02:53,337 --> 01:02:55,239 -Alright. -Will you be quiet? 962 01:02:55,272 --> 01:02:57,507 Don't rush it. Come on, Erin. 963 01:02:57,541 --> 01:02:59,443 -Here's another one. -Here's another pot. 964 01:02:59,476 --> 01:03:01,178 -Who's got a pot here? -Quick. 965 01:03:01,211 --> 01:03:03,013 -Where's the pot? -Hurry up, Ben. 966 01:03:03,047 --> 01:03:05,249 -I've got it. -Grab it. 967 01:03:05,282 --> 01:03:06,516 This can go. 968 01:03:13,257 --> 01:03:14,524 Too hot? 969 01:03:14,558 --> 01:03:16,827 No. 970 01:03:16,861 --> 01:03:20,030 -When do we start the exercises? -Not for two or three more days. 971 01:03:22,366 --> 01:03:24,334 Okay, here. 972 01:03:24,368 --> 01:03:26,937 I'm gonna go down and get some more of those. 973 01:03:26,971 --> 01:03:30,040 -Take the can. -Of course. 974 01:03:30,074 --> 01:03:32,276 -Put some more water on to boil. -Right. 975 01:03:37,948 --> 01:03:39,349 Alright, Livie? 976 01:03:47,291 --> 01:03:51,095 -What are you so down about? -I've been practicing my song. 977 01:03:51,128 --> 01:03:52,930 I'm going to play in the amateur contest. 978 01:03:52,963 --> 01:03:55,632 Why should that depress you? 979 01:03:55,665 --> 01:03:58,903 Well, the more I listen to it the less I like it. 980 01:03:58,936 --> 01:04:00,337 I think it's real pretty. 981 01:04:00,370 --> 01:04:02,172 That's 'cause you're my grandma. 982 01:04:02,206 --> 01:04:04,041 If I didn't like it, I'd say so. 983 01:04:05,675 --> 01:04:08,913 Don't you think it's too quiet and slow to please an audience? 984 01:04:08,946 --> 01:04:12,082 If you don't like it, find something else. 985 01:04:12,116 --> 01:04:14,151 I want to play a tune of my own. 986 01:04:15,285 --> 01:04:17,254 Something will come to you. 987 01:04:29,266 --> 01:04:30,867 Grandma, don't stop. 988 01:04:31,601 --> 01:04:33,603 I'm finished. 989 01:04:33,637 --> 01:04:37,307 Iron a little longer. I was just getting the rhythm. 990 01:04:37,341 --> 01:04:39,609 Keep on ironing when the job's done? 991 01:04:39,643 --> 01:04:42,146 Please, Grandma, couldn't you just re-iron that sheet? 992 01:04:44,381 --> 01:04:47,517 Oh, I vow, I don't know what this family's gonna ask me 993 01:04:47,551 --> 01:04:48,986 to do next. 994 01:04:53,690 --> 01:04:55,625 A little faster, Grandma. 995 01:05:23,153 --> 01:05:26,256 Just hold her under the calf and turn her foot in a circle. 996 01:05:26,290 --> 01:05:27,357 Okay. 997 01:05:29,593 --> 01:05:31,295 Think you're turning your ankle now. 998 01:05:31,328 --> 01:05:33,263 Think of it. Try to pretend you're doing it. 999 01:05:34,531 --> 01:05:36,266 You're turning your ankle. 1000 01:05:38,035 --> 01:05:41,038 Pretend you feel it. You're turning your ankle. 1001 01:05:41,071 --> 01:05:44,374 You're turning your ankle. 1002 01:05:44,408 --> 01:05:46,143 Okay now, let's do the other leg. 1003 01:05:50,514 --> 01:05:52,382 John-Boy... 1004 01:05:52,416 --> 01:05:55,319 John-Boy, if I could just get on my feet. 1005 01:05:55,352 --> 01:05:57,354 You're not ready for it, Mama. 1006 01:05:57,387 --> 01:05:59,990 Please, come on, help me. Give me a chance. 1007 01:06:03,093 --> 01:06:04,628 Okay. 1008 01:06:04,661 --> 01:06:07,664 Alright, this will save you. Here, scoot up. 1009 01:06:07,697 --> 01:06:10,000 -Say if you feel any pain. -I will. 1010 01:06:10,034 --> 01:06:12,036 Get her under the arm, Erin. 1011 01:06:12,069 --> 01:06:14,538 Okay, one, two, three, up! 1012 01:06:21,645 --> 01:06:26,183 It's no good. I can't do it. Why am I so impatient? 1013 01:06:26,216 --> 01:06:29,319 You've all been so good to me. Why can't I just be satisfied? 1014 01:06:29,353 --> 01:06:30,587 It'll happen. 1015 01:06:35,759 --> 01:06:38,295 Alright, Erin. 1016 01:06:38,328 --> 01:06:40,164 You do the work and I'll do the thinking. 1017 01:06:43,667 --> 01:06:45,369 Okay, now... 1018 01:06:45,402 --> 01:06:47,237 you're bending your knee. 1019 01:06:47,271 --> 01:06:49,739 Now you're bending your knee. 1020 01:06:49,773 --> 01:06:51,675 Keep your brain open. 1021 01:06:51,708 --> 01:06:54,244 Just keep the passage flowing from the brain to the.... 1022 01:06:54,278 --> 01:06:57,114 Pretend you're doing it. You're bending your knee. 1023 01:06:57,147 --> 01:06:59,316 You're bending your knee. Now turn her ankle. 1024 01:07:05,589 --> 01:07:08,625 -You two lose something? -We're looking for our crocuses. 1025 01:07:08,658 --> 01:07:10,560 The ones we planted for Mama. 1026 01:07:10,594 --> 01:07:13,463 Yeah. Well, I don't see any signs of them. 1027 01:07:13,497 --> 01:07:16,300 -But what if they never come up? -They'll come up alright. 1028 01:07:16,333 --> 01:07:18,835 As soon as they're ready, them crocuses will start croaking. 1029 01:07:18,868 --> 01:07:21,071 Are you sure of that, Grandpa? 1030 01:07:21,105 --> 01:07:23,107 I'm just sure as I'm sure of anything. 1031 01:07:23,140 --> 01:07:25,175 They're nice and snug and warm down there. 1032 01:07:25,209 --> 01:07:27,644 They know if they stick their noses up too soon... 1033 01:07:27,677 --> 01:07:29,446 old Jack Frost might nip them off. 1034 01:07:30,814 --> 01:07:32,782 They're our Easter present for Mama. 1035 01:07:32,816 --> 01:07:36,686 Easter, huh? Well, they've still got plenty of time. 1036 01:07:36,720 --> 01:07:38,655 Have a little faith. 1037 01:07:47,431 --> 01:07:50,100 Well now, if it isn't the Baldwin sisters. 1038 01:07:50,134 --> 01:07:53,603 Welcome, ladies. Welcome 1039 01:07:53,637 --> 01:07:57,107 Mr. Walton, I hope you'll excuse this unannounced visit. 1040 01:07:57,141 --> 01:07:58,608 Announced or unannounced 1041 01:07:58,642 --> 01:08:01,345 you charming ladies are always most welcome. 1042 01:08:01,378 --> 01:08:04,114 You always say exactly the right thing. 1043 01:08:04,148 --> 01:08:07,217 My old woman might dispute that, but be that as it may 1044 01:08:07,251 --> 01:08:08,718 I thank you. 1045 01:08:08,752 --> 01:08:12,456 We thought we might pay our respects to Olivia. 1046 01:08:12,489 --> 01:08:14,291 So far only the immediate members 1047 01:08:14,324 --> 01:08:15,892 of the family have been seeing her... 1048 01:08:15,925 --> 01:08:18,695 I believe you ladies will do her a world of good. 1049 01:08:18,728 --> 01:08:21,165 We've also taken the liberty of bringing a gift. 1050 01:08:21,198 --> 01:08:24,434 -You have? -It's right back here. 1051 01:08:24,468 --> 01:08:26,403 We wanted something appropriate. 1052 01:08:26,436 --> 01:08:28,538 -What is it? -It's a most impressive gift. 1053 01:08:30,174 --> 01:08:32,509 So thoughtful of you to come and visit me. 1054 01:08:32,542 --> 01:08:35,579 We wanted you to know you're in our thoughts and prayers. 1055 01:08:35,612 --> 01:08:37,347 -That's very kind. -Thank you. 1056 01:08:39,216 --> 01:08:43,187 I do believe prayer changes things. Don't you? 1057 01:08:43,220 --> 01:08:45,922 Well, I have an open mind on that, Miss Emily. 1058 01:08:45,955 --> 01:08:48,292 Of course, the changes may not always be exactly 1059 01:08:48,325 --> 01:08:49,626 what we would like. 1060 01:08:49,659 --> 01:08:52,662 It isn't always easy to accept. 1061 01:08:52,696 --> 01:08:54,631 "God's ways seem dark 1062 01:08:54,664 --> 01:08:58,668 but soon or late they touch the shining hills of day." 1063 01:08:59,736 --> 01:09:00,904 That's beautiful. 1064 01:09:00,937 --> 01:09:02,772 Can we bring the present in, now? 1065 01:09:02,806 --> 01:09:04,741 Oh, yes, please do. 1066 01:09:09,246 --> 01:09:11,848 We hoped it might be useful. 1067 01:09:11,881 --> 01:09:13,650 It's one of the newest designs. 1068 01:09:13,683 --> 01:09:15,752 Mr. Godsey helped us arrange for it. 1069 01:09:17,287 --> 01:09:18,822 Sister and I spoke with Dr. Vance. 1070 01:09:21,358 --> 01:09:23,693 It's a very thoughtful present. Thank you. 1071 01:09:23,727 --> 01:09:26,230 We wanted to do something practical. 1072 01:09:26,263 --> 01:09:27,731 For a change. 1073 01:09:27,764 --> 01:09:29,499 This was his suggestion. 1074 01:09:34,271 --> 01:09:37,441 I hope we haven't overstepped the bounds of friendship? 1075 01:09:37,474 --> 01:09:41,278 No. The best possible friends and neighbors. Thank you. 1076 01:09:42,446 --> 01:09:44,314 Sister, we must go. 1077 01:09:44,348 --> 01:09:48,818 -We'll come back. If we may. -Do. 1078 01:09:48,852 --> 01:09:51,655 Maybe after services on Easter. 1079 01:09:51,688 --> 01:09:54,491 -I'll look forward to it. -Bye, Olivia. 1080 01:09:54,524 --> 01:09:55,759 Bye-bye. 1081 01:09:56,560 --> 01:09:57,894 John. 1082 01:10:06,736 --> 01:10:08,204 Livie.... 1083 01:10:10,874 --> 01:10:13,477 -Liv. -It's alright. 1084 01:10:20,584 --> 01:10:22,286 And the splints? 1085 01:10:22,319 --> 01:10:23,487 Taking them off doesn't seem 1086 01:10:23,520 --> 01:10:26,323 to have caused them any damage so far... 1087 01:10:26,356 --> 01:10:28,792 and these hot packs probably made her feel 1088 01:10:28,825 --> 01:10:30,894 a little more comfortable. 1089 01:10:30,927 --> 01:10:33,997 -Did you test the reflexes? -No change. 1090 01:10:40,304 --> 01:10:42,272 That's a good, solid wheelchair. 1091 01:10:42,306 --> 01:10:45,409 Olivia should manage real well with it whenever she's ready. 1092 01:10:45,442 --> 01:10:47,877 I don't want to hear any more about wheelchairs! 1093 01:10:47,911 --> 01:10:51,281 -Listen, son, that's enough. -No, that's alright. 1094 01:10:55,619 --> 01:10:57,721 I'd better be going. 1095 01:10:57,754 --> 01:10:59,989 I won't allow that kind of disrespect in this house. 1096 01:11:10,367 --> 01:11:12,302 The water's boiling. 1097 01:11:41,130 --> 01:11:43,867 Go on ahead. We'll manage with it. I'll take that. 1098 01:11:59,483 --> 01:12:01,785 -You ready? For tonight? -I guess so. 1099 01:12:01,818 --> 01:12:04,754 -You don't want to back out? -No, do you? 1100 01:12:04,788 --> 01:12:07,757 -No. I'll be here by 7:30. -Okay. 1101 01:12:07,791 --> 01:12:10,460 Oh, G.W., tonight, don't whistle. 1102 01:12:46,663 --> 01:12:49,599 -G.W., come on in. -Thank you. 1103 01:12:49,633 --> 01:12:52,068 -Hey, G.W. -Good evening. 1104 01:12:52,101 --> 01:12:54,638 I've seen a suit like that on a dummy before. 1105 01:12:54,671 --> 01:12:56,440 -Where's Mary Ellen? -She's upstairs. 1106 01:12:56,473 --> 01:12:57,774 Is she sick? 1107 01:12:57,807 --> 01:12:59,776 No, she's practicing a few dance steps. 1108 01:12:59,809 --> 01:13:01,545 Mrs. Walton'd 1109 01:13:01,578 --> 01:13:04,614 like to see the two of you together before you go off. 1110 01:13:11,755 --> 01:13:13,823 Liv, look who's here. 1111 01:13:15,158 --> 01:13:17,494 -Hello, G.W. -Hi, Mrs. Walton. 1112 01:13:17,527 --> 01:13:19,028 Mary Ellen. 1113 01:13:19,062 --> 01:13:20,897 Open your jacket and let me see your suit. 1114 01:13:22,732 --> 01:13:25,735 -My, you look nice. -Thank you. 1115 01:13:31,140 --> 01:13:32,876 What do you think? 1116 01:13:36,112 --> 01:13:38,548 You'll be the prettiest girl there. 1117 01:13:38,582 --> 01:13:39,649 Mama. 1118 01:13:41,651 --> 01:13:44,020 Let's show them how we dance, G.W. 1119 01:13:44,053 --> 01:13:45,522 G.W. 1120 01:14:06,009 --> 01:14:10,046 -Oh John, aren't they good? -Real good. 1121 01:14:10,079 --> 01:14:12,716 Just think what it's going to be like when you have music. 1122 01:14:14,684 --> 01:14:16,886 You two run along now, and have a wonderful time. 1123 01:14:16,920 --> 01:14:19,255 Thank you, Mama. 1124 01:14:19,288 --> 01:14:20,957 -Goodbye, Mrs. Walton. -Goodbye, G.W. 1125 01:14:20,990 --> 01:14:22,626 Goodnight, honey. 1126 01:14:22,659 --> 01:14:24,794 -G.W., have a good time. -Okay, bye-bye. 1127 01:14:24,828 --> 01:14:26,496 -Don't stay out too late, hear? -Okay. 1128 01:14:29,799 --> 01:14:32,168 John, would you please get that thing out of my sight? 1129 01:14:33,236 --> 01:14:34,504 Livie.... 1130 01:14:58,862 --> 01:15:00,764 Well, how was it? 1131 01:15:00,797 --> 01:15:02,265 At first it was terrible. 1132 01:15:02,298 --> 01:15:04,568 I mean, it was worse than I expected. 1133 01:15:04,601 --> 01:15:07,236 Everybody was kind of standing around looking at everybody. 1134 01:15:07,270 --> 01:15:11,541 So G.W. and I got up and started to dance. And it wasn't so bad. 1135 01:15:11,575 --> 01:15:15,111 When it was time to go home, I just wished it would never end. 1136 01:15:15,144 --> 01:15:18,214 In fact, three boys already asked me to the next dance. 1137 01:15:18,247 --> 01:15:20,016 How did G.W. feel about that? 1138 01:15:20,049 --> 01:15:23,152 He wanted me to promise not to go dancing with anybody but him. 1139 01:15:23,186 --> 01:15:24,921 Did you promise? 1140 01:15:24,954 --> 01:15:27,023 I told him I'd think about it. 1141 01:15:27,056 --> 01:15:28,792 That's my girl. 1142 01:15:31,828 --> 01:15:33,229 Thanks, Mama. 1143 01:15:33,262 --> 01:15:35,899 Why don't you go get ready for bed, then come back? 1144 01:15:35,932 --> 01:15:37,333 Okay. 1145 01:15:37,366 --> 01:15:38,935 Don't forget to hang up your dress. 1146 01:15:38,968 --> 01:15:40,236 Okay. 1147 01:15:42,739 --> 01:15:44,040 Here you go. 1148 01:15:44,073 --> 01:15:47,010 Jason, my boy, tonight is your big night. 1149 01:15:47,043 --> 01:15:48,812 Maybe. 1150 01:15:48,845 --> 01:15:50,747 I wish we could be there to hear you. 1151 01:15:50,780 --> 01:15:52,749 I'm gonna tell you something. 1152 01:15:52,782 --> 01:15:54,784 -You're gonna be. -Really? How? 1153 01:15:54,818 --> 01:15:57,120 Hold on there, John. 1154 01:15:57,153 --> 01:16:01,758 You realize what it'd cost to take this entire outfit there? 1155 01:16:01,791 --> 01:16:03,627 It's not going to cost much money. 1156 01:16:03,660 --> 01:16:05,962 We're getting a special discount because Jason's playing. 1157 01:16:05,995 --> 01:16:08,064 And when he gets up there on that stage 1158 01:16:08,097 --> 01:16:09,999 I think he should hear from us Waltons. 1159 01:16:11,400 --> 01:16:13,136 Good luck, Jason. 1160 01:16:13,169 --> 01:16:15,739 You can tell Livie and me about it when you're back. 1161 01:16:15,772 --> 01:16:19,175 -You're going, too, Grandma. -You inspired the song. 1162 01:16:19,208 --> 01:16:21,845 Well, I'd like to, but Livie might need something. 1163 01:16:21,878 --> 01:16:23,847 I'm staying home with Mama. I want to. 1164 01:16:25,214 --> 01:16:27,016 That's settled, then. 1165 01:16:27,050 --> 01:16:30,687 Pass those biscuits. Here, and give me some butter. 1166 01:16:30,720 --> 01:16:33,122 -Take them off, please. -But Mama, it isn't time. 1167 01:16:33,156 --> 01:16:35,291 Please take them off. I can't stand them another minute. 1168 01:16:43,132 --> 01:16:45,769 Honey, I'm sorry for snapping at you like that. 1169 01:16:45,802 --> 01:16:48,638 -After you've been so gentle. -That's okay, Mama. 1170 01:16:48,672 --> 01:16:51,207 If I was you, I'd be yelling all the time. 1171 01:16:54,243 --> 01:16:56,212 Sounds like Daddy and the children. 1172 01:16:58,748 --> 01:17:02,986 They're coming in the house now. I hope Jason won. 1173 01:17:03,019 --> 01:17:05,689 They're awfully quiet. 1174 01:17:05,722 --> 01:17:08,057 Then that might mean that Jason didn't win. 1175 01:17:12,962 --> 01:17:16,032 -Did Jason get the prize? -I won't tell you what happened. 1176 01:17:16,065 --> 01:17:17,333 We're gonna show you what happened. 1177 01:17:17,366 --> 01:17:18,902 -Come on. -John! 1178 01:17:18,935 --> 01:17:21,705 Here we go. Get that comforter. Let's go. 1179 01:17:23,272 --> 01:17:25,842 Alright, watch the chair. 1180 01:17:25,875 --> 01:17:28,044 -Okay, ready? -Look who's here. 1181 01:17:28,077 --> 01:17:32,048 -Look who's here. -Miss First Nighter. 1182 01:17:32,081 --> 01:17:34,818 It's good to be down here with all of you. 1183 01:17:34,851 --> 01:17:38,688 Tell you what we were thinking when riding back tonight. 1184 01:17:38,722 --> 01:17:42,091 And we realized that you and Erin have not seen 1185 01:17:42,125 --> 01:17:43,993 one of the best shows ever. 1186 01:17:44,027 --> 01:17:47,330 So we decided to do a little show for you. 1187 01:17:47,363 --> 01:17:50,800 And Grandpa's kindly volunteered to play the part... 1188 01:17:50,834 --> 01:17:54,370 of Mr. Osgood Tennyson. 1189 01:17:54,403 --> 01:17:57,707 The greatest discoverer of raw talent in the world. 1190 01:18:00,143 --> 01:18:03,146 I do believe I'm too modest to do the part justice. 1191 01:18:03,179 --> 01:18:05,782 But still, I'll try. 1192 01:18:05,815 --> 01:18:07,350 Please, no applause. 1193 01:18:08,785 --> 01:18:10,319 Very well, if you insist. 1194 01:18:12,856 --> 01:18:16,159 Now, my friends, for I know you are my friends... 1195 01:18:16,192 --> 01:18:19,128 thank you for listening to my incomparable show... 1196 01:18:19,162 --> 01:18:22,465 each and every Monday night on your favorite radio station. 1197 01:18:22,498 --> 01:18:24,267 First, to start off with... 1198 01:18:24,300 --> 01:18:28,371 we have the greatest animal act I have ever seen in my life: 1199 01:18:28,404 --> 01:18:31,174 The Whistler and his Dog. 1200 01:18:33,777 --> 01:18:35,444 Okay. Sit up. 1201 01:18:37,814 --> 01:18:39,749 Shake hands. 1202 01:18:42,852 --> 01:18:44,120 Play dead. 1203 01:18:52,929 --> 01:18:55,799 There, didn't I tell you? Didn't I tell you? 1204 01:18:55,832 --> 01:18:58,301 That dog, now, he's absolutely brilliant. 1205 01:18:58,334 --> 01:19:01,537 But we could do with a new master. 1206 01:19:01,570 --> 01:19:05,208 And now, to mosey along, our next act is: 1207 01:19:05,241 --> 01:19:08,244 Eleanor the Elocutionist. 1208 01:19:10,880 --> 01:19:13,449 Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was black as soot. 1209 01:19:13,482 --> 01:19:15,919 And everywhere that Mary went, his sooty foot he put. 1210 01:19:22,358 --> 01:19:25,194 Didn't I tell you? Oh, she's marvelous. 1211 01:19:25,228 --> 01:19:28,064 Just brilliant. And to think, that she's only 39. 1212 01:19:30,466 --> 01:19:32,535 And now for the great act of the evening... 1213 01:19:32,568 --> 01:19:35,872 our contestant, Mr. Jasbo Walton. 1214 01:19:35,905 --> 01:19:40,243 Mr. Jasbo Wilton. Monsieur Jasbo Walton. 1215 01:19:42,611 --> 01:19:44,881 Monsieur Jason Walton... 1216 01:19:44,914 --> 01:19:48,852 and his celebrated guitar solo, the Ironing Board Blues. 1217 01:19:51,454 --> 01:19:54,323 I'd like to dedicate this song to my Grandma, who inspired it. 1218 01:20:01,497 --> 01:20:05,902 * Daddy's in the sawmill cutting railroad ties * 1219 01:20:05,935 --> 01:20:10,106 * Mama's in the kitchen baking apple pies * 1220 01:20:10,139 --> 01:20:14,443 * Grandpa and the children have 'em chores to do * 1221 01:20:14,477 --> 01:20:18,614 * While Grandma tries to iron out the Ironboard Blues * 1222 01:20:18,647 --> 01:20:23,152 * Oh, the Ironing Board Blues it's old and it's new * 1223 01:20:23,186 --> 01:20:27,156 * It's fast or it's slow it's just whatever you choose * 1224 01:20:27,190 --> 01:20:32,228 * You needn't be afraid to state your views * 1225 01:20:32,261 --> 01:20:36,532 * And tell all the world you've got the Ironing Board Blues * 1226 01:20:36,565 --> 01:20:40,970 * Grandma gets the rhythm walking to and fro * 1227 01:20:41,004 --> 01:20:45,074 * Her feet tap syncopation on the kitchen floor * 1228 01:20:45,108 --> 01:20:49,112 * The Ironing Board is squeaking on the one and the two * 1229 01:20:49,145 --> 01:20:50,947 * And you know that 1230 01:20:50,980 --> 01:20:53,649 * Grandma Walton's playing the Ironing Board Blues * 1231 01:20:53,682 --> 01:20:58,354 * Oh, the Ironing Board Blues is old and it's new * 1232 01:20:58,387 --> 01:21:01,991 * It's fast or it's slow it's just whatever you choose * 1233 01:21:02,025 --> 01:21:07,063 * You needn't be afraid to state your views * 1234 01:21:07,096 --> 01:21:11,901 * And tell all the world you've got the Ironing Board Blues ** 1235 01:21:17,440 --> 01:21:20,309 Now, folks, although the other contestants... 1236 01:21:20,343 --> 01:21:23,146 were celebrated and equally talented... 1237 01:21:23,179 --> 01:21:26,215 I think there's no doubt we must award first prize 1238 01:21:26,249 --> 01:21:29,385 in this contest to Monsieur Jasbo Walton, or whatever. 1239 01:21:31,420 --> 01:21:33,923 Here it is. 1240 01:21:33,957 --> 01:21:35,024 Thank you. 1241 01:21:37,360 --> 01:21:40,463 -Jason, what a handsome guitar. -It's a humdinger alright. 1242 01:21:40,496 --> 01:21:42,265 Oh, I'm so proud of you. 1243 01:21:42,298 --> 01:21:44,200 And thank you all for the show. 1244 01:21:44,233 --> 01:21:46,235 It was almost as good as being there. 1245 01:21:46,269 --> 01:21:48,204 Play something on the new guitar for Mama. 1246 01:21:59,048 --> 01:22:01,517 It's been a long, hard day. Go to sleep. 1247 01:22:01,550 --> 01:22:04,420 Can't you see I'm praying? 1248 01:22:04,453 --> 01:22:06,455 Put in a good word for me. 1249 01:22:06,489 --> 01:22:08,457 I always do. 1250 01:22:08,491 --> 01:22:11,094 I need all the help I can get. 1251 01:22:14,497 --> 01:22:17,066 -Zeb. -Hmm? 1252 01:22:17,100 --> 01:22:19,402 You were real good tonight as the announcer. 1253 01:22:27,776 --> 01:22:29,512 Not that good. 1254 01:22:42,025 --> 01:22:44,460 Easter is less than a week away. 1255 01:22:44,493 --> 01:22:47,096 Spring is still not in sight, and Mama seems no closer 1256 01:22:47,130 --> 01:22:49,432 to walking. 1257 01:22:49,465 --> 01:22:52,468 Suppose this is the year when spring never comes... 1258 01:22:52,501 --> 01:22:54,770 no green buds, no blossoms 1259 01:22:54,803 --> 01:22:58,174 with the promise of fruit and harvest? 1260 01:22:58,207 --> 01:23:01,077 Men must have shared these same doubts for thousands of years. 1261 01:23:01,110 --> 01:23:05,514 Asked themselves, "What must we do to bring back spring? 1262 01:23:05,548 --> 01:23:09,052 What can we offer you in exchange for an end to winter?" 1263 01:23:09,085 --> 01:23:10,453 The beginnings of new life. 1264 01:23:10,486 --> 01:23:13,322 Mama strong and well again. 1265 01:23:13,356 --> 01:23:15,291 What can we do? 1266 01:23:16,759 --> 01:23:19,228 Don't you think you've done enough for one day? 1267 01:23:19,262 --> 01:23:21,464 No. Today, I am going to take some steps. 1268 01:23:21,497 --> 01:23:23,032 Mama. 1269 01:23:23,066 --> 01:23:25,134 Thought maybe I'd stroll over to the door. 1270 01:23:25,168 --> 01:23:26,769 Isn't that a nice word, John-Boy? 1271 01:23:26,802 --> 01:23:28,037 "Stroll." 1272 01:23:28,071 --> 01:23:29,572 I never realized before... 1273 01:23:29,605 --> 01:23:31,674 how many beautiful words we have to describe walking. 1274 01:23:31,707 --> 01:23:34,243 "Amble. Pace. 1275 01:23:34,277 --> 01:23:37,146 -"Stride. Saunter." -Up. 1276 01:23:37,180 --> 01:23:40,183 It all comes down to putting one foot in front of the other... 1277 01:23:40,216 --> 01:23:41,650 without falling on the floor. 1278 01:23:41,684 --> 01:23:44,720 Stand away, John-Boy. Today, I'm going to do it. 1279 01:23:44,753 --> 01:23:46,489 It's now or never. 1280 01:23:55,598 --> 01:23:57,533 If at first you don't succeed.... 1281 01:24:03,639 --> 01:24:06,809 Okay, okay, okay. 1282 01:24:13,582 --> 01:24:16,719 Why can't I do it? My legs are so much stronger. 1283 01:24:16,752 --> 01:24:19,288 The pain is gone. What's the matter with me? 1284 01:24:19,322 --> 01:24:22,558 -You're doing your best. -I'm not, else I'd be walking. 1285 01:24:22,591 --> 01:24:24,727 Stroll. 1286 01:24:24,760 --> 01:24:27,363 Amble. 1287 01:24:27,396 --> 01:24:29,064 Saunter. 1288 01:24:33,169 --> 01:24:35,371 Now, that's enough. No more. 1289 01:24:35,404 --> 01:24:38,141 If you try any more, you'll undo everything you've accomplished. 1290 01:24:38,174 --> 01:24:40,676 -Everything I've accomplished? -Let's get back to bed. 1291 01:24:41,877 --> 01:24:43,812 Give me your arm. 1292 01:24:45,181 --> 01:24:46,515 Up. 1293 01:24:47,316 --> 01:24:49,252 Easy. 1294 01:24:56,925 --> 01:25:00,296 You know, you're right, Mama. 1295 01:25:00,329 --> 01:25:04,500 Your muscles seem better, your reflexes are good. 1296 01:25:04,533 --> 01:25:06,635 -Maybe you're trying too hard. -John-Boy, that's enough. 1297 01:25:06,669 --> 01:25:08,804 Sometimes when you're trying to learn something new... 1298 01:25:08,837 --> 01:25:11,374 and your mind wants your body to do certain things... 1299 01:25:11,407 --> 01:25:14,343 the more you think about it, the stubborner your body gets. 1300 01:25:14,377 --> 01:25:16,712 When Daddy was trying to teach me how to swim... 1301 01:25:16,745 --> 01:25:19,615 at first I was all tense and just straining 1302 01:25:19,648 --> 01:25:21,584 to remember everything he'd said to me... 1303 01:25:21,617 --> 01:25:24,653 and I just nearly drowned. But as soon as I loosened up... 1304 01:25:24,687 --> 01:25:27,456 and didn't think so much, it came real easy to me. 1305 01:25:27,490 --> 01:25:29,492 John-Boy, I am very tired. 1306 01:25:32,895 --> 01:25:34,797 Maybe tomorrow. 1307 01:25:34,830 --> 01:25:38,167 Tomorrow's a good day to start getting used to my wheelchair. 1308 01:25:38,201 --> 01:25:40,135 -Mama. -Come on. 1309 01:25:41,670 --> 01:25:44,173 Close the door, please. I want to get some rest. 1310 01:26:02,525 --> 01:26:04,760 She's tired and disappointed. Tomorrow when she feels-- 1311 01:26:04,793 --> 01:26:08,531 Tomorrow your mama's gonna start using the wheelchair. 1312 01:26:08,564 --> 01:26:11,667 How you can say that? We know she can't stop trying to walk! 1313 01:26:11,700 --> 01:26:13,502 You and I started this. 1314 01:26:13,536 --> 01:26:15,571 She's done her best, and we all have. 1315 01:26:15,604 --> 01:26:17,606 -Now, it's no use. -I don't believe that! 1316 01:26:17,640 --> 01:26:20,409 There's strength in her legs. I won't let her give up! 1317 01:26:20,443 --> 01:26:22,711 John-Boy, will you stop tormenting her and yourself? 1318 01:26:22,745 --> 01:26:25,281 The only way your mama's gonna get peace of mind... 1319 01:26:25,314 --> 01:26:27,283 is to resign herself to God's will. 1320 01:26:27,316 --> 01:26:30,353 Is it God's will that Mama spends her life in a wheelchair 1321 01:26:30,386 --> 01:26:32,288 -Hobbling on crutches? -So it seems. 1322 01:26:32,321 --> 01:26:33,689 If that's your God, Grandma 1323 01:26:33,722 --> 01:26:36,191 I won't accept his will, for Mama or myself! 1324 01:26:38,427 --> 01:26:39,495 John-Boy! 1325 01:26:43,999 --> 01:26:45,301 John-Boy! 1326 01:26:49,838 --> 01:26:51,540 John-Boy! 1327 01:26:51,574 --> 01:26:54,410 -What's wrong? -You better go after him, son. 1328 01:28:36,679 --> 01:28:39,415 Well, I hope you've run yourself out, son. I sure have. 1329 01:29:00,736 --> 01:29:02,671 It's quite a drop. 1330 01:29:06,074 --> 01:29:08,477 Better be careful, son. 1331 01:29:08,511 --> 01:29:11,414 You never know when a piece of that earth's gonna drop off. 1332 01:29:19,655 --> 01:29:21,424 Yeah. 1333 01:29:21,457 --> 01:29:23,826 I guess in this world you just can't count on anything. 1334 01:29:23,859 --> 01:29:25,494 Can you? 1335 01:29:28,697 --> 01:29:30,799 I just don't believe that, John-Boy. 1336 01:29:36,138 --> 01:29:37,940 Mama's given up. 1337 01:29:37,973 --> 01:29:39,708 She's given up. 1338 01:29:44,680 --> 01:29:46,114 Grandma says that's for the best. 1339 01:29:46,148 --> 01:29:48,784 She says we have to accept that as God's will. 1340 01:29:53,556 --> 01:29:54,623 John-Boy. 1341 01:30:01,697 --> 01:30:02,998 I think maybe your grandma's right. 1342 01:30:04,967 --> 01:30:08,003 Oh, Daddy, all my life I've been preached to... 1343 01:30:08,036 --> 01:30:11,173 about this God of love and mercy watching over us. 1344 01:30:11,206 --> 01:30:15,644 Just show me one thing that's loving and merciful about this. 1345 01:30:15,678 --> 01:30:18,413 -I don't know that I can, son. -Of course, you can't. 1346 01:30:20,215 --> 01:30:23,552 What kind of a God would do this? 1347 01:30:23,586 --> 01:30:26,421 You feel he hasn't kept up his part of the bargain, huh? 1348 01:30:27,656 --> 01:30:28,724 He hasn't. 1349 01:30:30,058 --> 01:30:31,527 Well.... 1350 01:30:35,664 --> 01:30:38,100 Maybe that's because it's your bargain, not his. 1351 01:30:41,504 --> 01:30:43,606 I don't know much about this personal God... 1352 01:30:43,639 --> 01:30:45,841 that your mama and your grandma believe in... 1353 01:30:45,874 --> 01:30:46,909 but.... 1354 01:30:50,012 --> 01:30:53,816 I do know there's a power working in our lives... 1355 01:30:53,849 --> 01:30:56,051 protecting us, blessing us all these years, son. 1356 01:30:56,084 --> 01:30:59,121 And we've accepted those blessings. 1357 01:31:00,989 --> 01:31:03,826 Now, it's time for us to accept the other. 1358 01:31:03,859 --> 01:31:07,229 That's you saying that? You're saying that to me? 1359 01:31:07,262 --> 01:31:10,933 You? That's like lying down. That's like quitting. 1360 01:31:10,966 --> 01:31:12,801 Like looking up at the sky and saying: 1361 01:31:12,835 --> 01:31:16,138 "Okay, Lord, it's alright with me if it's your will." 1362 01:31:16,171 --> 01:31:19,274 I don't accept that, and I don't see how you can accept that. 1363 01:31:19,307 --> 01:31:23,712 It's not my way to lie down and let life kick me in the face. 1364 01:31:23,746 --> 01:31:26,181 And it's not your mama's way either. 1365 01:31:26,214 --> 01:31:29,284 I mean, things you can change you gotta try to change. 1366 01:31:29,317 --> 01:31:32,287 But some things you can't change in life. 1367 01:31:32,320 --> 01:31:35,157 Standing around and shaking your fist at the sky won't change it. 1368 01:31:35,190 --> 01:31:37,960 It may make you feel better for a minute or two 1369 01:31:37,993 --> 01:31:39,795 but it doesn't change anything! 1370 01:31:39,828 --> 01:31:42,598 Daddy, you listen to me. As a boy I worshipped you. 1371 01:31:42,631 --> 01:31:44,199 I worshipped the ground you walked on. 1372 01:31:44,232 --> 01:31:47,302 I tried with all my heart to believe everything you told me. 1373 01:31:47,335 --> 01:31:49,805 And I tried to be just like you. 1374 01:31:49,838 --> 01:31:51,574 But now we've come to a fork in the road... 1375 01:31:51,607 --> 01:31:54,877 and I just don't believe one word you're saying to me. 1376 01:31:57,279 --> 01:32:00,583 John-Boy, you're going to have to find your own answers, son. 1377 01:32:03,185 --> 01:32:05,320 But this much I do know... 1378 01:32:05,353 --> 01:32:09,858 good times and bad times come to all of us. 1379 01:32:09,892 --> 01:32:13,061 And what counts... 1380 01:32:13,095 --> 01:32:16,599 what counts, son, is the way you take them. 1381 01:32:16,632 --> 01:32:19,635 What you let those times do to you. 1382 01:32:19,668 --> 01:32:22,170 That's what counts, son. 1383 01:32:22,204 --> 01:32:24,206 It's not enough for me. 1384 01:32:29,011 --> 01:32:30,846 John-Boy, that's all I got to say to you. 1385 01:32:32,815 --> 01:32:34,883 I'm sorry. It's not enough, Daddy. 1386 01:32:36,118 --> 01:32:37,252 I'm sorry. 1387 01:32:55,003 --> 01:32:56,739 Listen to that rain. 1388 01:32:58,073 --> 01:32:59,808 We sure need it. 1389 01:33:01,810 --> 01:33:04,012 The last storm of winter. 1390 01:33:04,046 --> 01:33:06,715 Or maybe the first spring rain. 1391 01:33:10,819 --> 01:33:12,755 John, is that wheelchair still around? 1392 01:33:16,759 --> 01:33:18,694 Yes, it is, Liv. 1393 01:33:20,362 --> 01:33:22,297 It's out in the hallway. 1394 01:33:25,233 --> 01:33:28,036 Tomorrow, I'm gonna start learning how to use it. 1395 01:33:36,011 --> 01:33:38,947 What's happened, Liv? 1396 01:33:38,981 --> 01:33:41,684 This afternoon I had a little lesson in humility. 1397 01:33:44,086 --> 01:33:46,088 Got to get back to the business of living 1398 01:33:46,121 --> 01:33:48,323 with things the way they are... 1399 01:33:48,356 --> 01:33:50,625 instead of the way I wish they could be. 1400 01:33:51,994 --> 01:33:53,061 You sure? 1401 01:33:54,730 --> 01:33:55,764 Hmm-mm. 1402 01:34:16,451 --> 01:34:18,887 -Goodnight. -Goodnight 1403 01:35:05,533 --> 01:35:07,469 Mommy, come and help me. 1404 01:35:10,138 --> 01:35:14,777 Mama, Mama, Mama Help me, Mama! Help me! 1405 01:35:14,810 --> 01:35:17,279 One of the devil's after me. 1406 01:35:17,312 --> 01:35:19,782 Mama, Mama! 1407 01:35:30,893 --> 01:35:31,994 Livie. 1408 01:35:33,361 --> 01:35:35,097 I heard Elizabeth call. 1409 01:35:42,204 --> 01:35:43,939 I just had to go to her. 1410 01:35:47,509 --> 01:35:49,744 She was having a bad dream. 1411 01:36:02,925 --> 01:36:04,392 I'm alright. 1412 01:36:06,428 --> 01:36:08,030 I'm alright. 1413 01:36:10,132 --> 01:36:11,900 I'm alright. 1414 01:36:27,582 --> 01:36:29,517 Oh, look. 1415 01:36:29,551 --> 01:36:31,419 Isn't that beautiful? 1416 01:36:31,453 --> 01:36:34,857 It's our surprise, Mama. 1417 01:36:34,890 --> 01:36:37,059 Olivia, how did you do it? 1418 01:36:37,092 --> 01:36:39,394 I don't know. 1419 01:36:39,427 --> 01:36:41,563 Maybe you were right, John-Boy. 1420 01:36:41,596 --> 01:36:43,866 Maybe I was trying too hard. 1421 01:36:43,899 --> 01:36:45,500 When I just got up without thinking.... 1422 01:37:02,250 --> 01:37:05,387 Well, look at me. 1423 01:37:05,420 --> 01:37:08,991 I can walk as well as any 1-year-old in the county. 1424 01:37:09,024 --> 01:37:11,493 I just may take you dancing when you grow up. 1425 01:37:14,429 --> 01:37:16,364 I will walk. 1426 01:37:16,398 --> 01:37:19,367 I'll be walking by Easter. 1427 01:37:19,401 --> 01:37:22,137 "I am the light of the world, sayeth the Lord. 1428 01:37:22,170 --> 01:37:24,339 "He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness... 1429 01:37:24,372 --> 01:37:27,142 but shall have the light of life." 1430 01:37:27,175 --> 01:37:31,379 * Raise your joys and triumphs high * 1431 01:37:31,413 --> 01:37:35,417 * Alleluia! 1432 01:37:35,450 --> 01:37:39,554 * Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply * 1433 01:37:39,587 --> 01:37:44,159 * Alleluia! 1434 01:37:44,192 --> 01:37:48,496 * Love's redeeming work is done * 1435 01:37:48,530 --> 01:37:53,235 * Alleluia! Fought the fight.. * 1436 01:37:53,268 --> 01:37:56,404 My mother did go to the sunrise service that Easter morning... 1437 01:37:56,438 --> 01:37:59,407 and there was a special joy in all our hearts... 1438 01:37:59,441 --> 01:38:02,444 as she stood leaning on my father's arm... 1439 01:38:02,477 --> 01:38:05,680 facing into the first glorious rays of the sun... 1440 01:38:05,713 --> 01:38:07,582 which rolled back the darkness... 1441 01:38:07,615 --> 01:38:12,120 and warmed the wakening world to new life and hope. 1442 01:38:12,154 --> 01:38:15,090 Many Easters have passed since then. 1443 01:38:15,123 --> 01:38:17,159 Other springs have been slow to come... 1444 01:38:17,192 --> 01:38:21,029 but inevitably winter has yielded to spring. 1445 01:38:21,063 --> 01:38:24,399 The years have brought the full quota of blessings and trials.. 1446 01:38:24,432 --> 01:38:27,002 joys and heartaches. 1447 01:38:27,035 --> 01:38:30,105 The same old questions recur: 1448 01:38:30,138 --> 01:38:35,377 "Why my child? Why my wife? Why me? Why?" 1449 01:38:35,410 --> 01:38:37,279 And the search for answers... 1450 01:38:37,312 --> 01:38:40,082 has been taken up by new generations of grandchildren. 1451 01:38:40,115 --> 01:38:42,217 But it's still reassuring for me... 1452 01:38:42,250 --> 01:38:45,320 to catch the echo of those dear, familiar voices... 1453 01:38:45,353 --> 01:38:47,422 on that Easter long, long ago. 1454 01:38:47,455 --> 01:38:51,960 * Alleluia! * 1455 01:38:53,661 --> 01:38:56,564 -Mama? -Yes, Elizabeth? 1456 01:38:56,598 --> 01:38:59,034 Which crocuses did you like the best? 1457 01:38:59,067 --> 01:39:02,337 Blue, or the yellow, or the white? 1458 01:39:02,370 --> 01:39:04,973 They're all so lovely, I liked them all equally. 1459 01:39:05,007 --> 01:39:08,210 -Same as us children? -That's right. 1460 01:39:08,243 --> 01:39:11,013 -Goodnight, Mama. -Goodnight, Elizabeth.