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The Waltons
S9.E18
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The Indiscretion

  • Episode aired May 7, 1981
  • TV-G
  • 1h
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The Indiscretion (1981)
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Corabeth finds a romantic letter in Ike's belongings and wants a divorce. She says she could not forgive him; he says he forgave her. Turns out he knew about her visits with former friend. D... Read allCorabeth finds a romantic letter in Ike's belongings and wants a divorce. She says she could not forgive him; he says he forgave her. Turns out he knew about her visits with former friend. Drew and Elizabeth celebrate one year.Corabeth finds a romantic letter in Ike's belongings and wants a divorce. She says she could not forgive him; he says he forgave her. Turns out he knew about her visits with former friend. Drew and Elizabeth celebrate one year.

  • Director
    • James Sheldon
  • Writers
    • Earl Hamner Jr.
    • Ernie Wallengren
  • Stars
    • Jon Walmsley
    • Judy Norton
    • Mary Beth McDonough
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    129
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    • Director
      • James Sheldon
    • Writers
      • Earl Hamner Jr.
      • Ernie Wallengren
    • Stars
      • Jon Walmsley
      • Judy Norton
      • Mary Beth McDonough
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Jon Walmsley
    Jon Walmsley
    • Jason Walton
    Judy Norton
    Judy Norton
    • Mary Ellen Walton
    • (as Judy Norton-Taylor)
    Mary Beth McDonough
    Mary Beth McDonough
    • Erin Walton
    Eric Scott
    Eric Scott
    • Ben Walton
    David W. Harper
    David W. Harper
    • Jim-Bob Walton
    Kami Cotler
    Kami Cotler
    • Elizabeth Walton
    Joe Conley
    Joe Conley
    • Ike Godsey
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    • Corabeth Godsey
    Peggy Rea
    Peggy Rea
    • Rose Burton
    Leslie Winston
    Leslie Winston
    • Cindy Brunson Walton
    Earl Hamner Jr.
    Earl Hamner Jr.
    • The Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (as Earl Hamner)
    Tony Becker
    Tony Becker
    • Drew Cutler
    Victoria Carroll
    Victoria Carroll
    • Nina Sue
    Dana Craig
    • Deputy David Bull
    Alvy Moore
    Alvy Moore
    • Frank Sims
    • Director
      • James Sheldon
    • Writers
      • Earl Hamner Jr.
      • Ernie Wallengren
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    1mattsnyder1970

    Ugh why did this marriage last ?

    I agree with the other reviewer that the performances are phoned in especially the scene where Elizabeth tells everyone she leaving for her date and will be out late. Aside from her the actors portraying Erin, Mary-Ellen & Jason are so wooden in this scene.

    Aside from that, is it really any wonder why Ike would consider cheating ? From day one Corabeth did not like him, did not want to marry him but still did. I think they both married out of lonliness and stayed together because their relationship is strictly co-dependent.

    Corabeth rarely ever addressed Ike as Ike.

    Corabeth put on heirs and constantly put down simple country living.

    Whenever a handsome man (including the pastors) showed up she would hope to attract. She herself "cheated". So this episode rankles me to no end.

    A better ending would've been an end to their marriage of convenience.

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      When Corabeth pours the milk the glasses are half full. When she carries them to the table they're full.
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      Narrator: [narration as John 'John Boy' Walton, Jr. reading from his journal] There are events in our lives which would best be forgotten, moments out of the past which have a peculiar way of thrusting themselves into the present. Ike Godsey had always been a man of integrity, someone we could all count on, but even Ike had skeletons hidden away in the closet and it was inevitable that Corabeth would come upon them sooner or later.

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Hallmark Channel
      • INSP Television Network
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 26, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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