The House

Episode aired Feb 19, 1976
TV-G
1h

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

147

YOUR RATING

Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)

Drama Family Romance

Grandma starts a petition to save the old Whitley house, which Grandpa has been contracted to tear down. John-Boy, as editor, writes to suggest that people salvage parts out of the house. Ja... Read allGrandma starts a petition to save the old Whitley house, which Grandpa has been contracted to tear down. John-Boy, as editor, writes to suggest that people salvage parts out of the house. Jason plays piano in a music recital.Grandma starts a petition to save the old Whitley house, which Grandpa has been contracted to tear down. John-Boy, as editor, writes to suggest that people salvage parts out of the house. Jason plays piano in a music recital.

Director
- Harvey S. Laidman
Writers
- Earl Hamner Jr.
- Kirby Timmons
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

147

YOUR RATING

Director
- Harvey S. Laidman
Writers
- Earl Hamner Jr.
- Kirby Timmons
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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10JenExxifer

A House Divided

I give this episode 10 stars for another heartwarming ending!

Grandma and Grandpa are on opposite sides of a local issue: grandma doesn't want an old house torn down and grandpa wants to tear it down to reclaim the wood for work purposes.

Both characters bring out good arguments for their viewpoints, and even though only one side can win they both end up winning.

I could foresee how the episode would end but that didn't take away my enjoyment from seeing the happy ending!

I always enjoy it when Walton characters make peace after disagreeing, and this episode does it well; it's a nice example that demonstrates to me that making peace with loved ones is more important than winning an argument or being right.

Trivia
Miss Mamie's full name is Mamie Eudora Wingfield Baldwin.

Goofs
Hollis clearly says he can't play without sheet music but then plays the last piece without sheet music.

Quotes
The Grandfather: It's a pretty useful thing. Lightning always hits the highest spot, whether it's a tree or on a house. Runs down the pole, here along the eaves, down here, and hits the ground and explodes, just as harmless as a kitten.
Esther Walton: Well it looks like it'd bring the lightning right down to our bedroom.
The Grandfather: Wow! Be just like old times, wouldn't it hon?