Wasn't she able to speak though? I thought I read somewhere she was able to speak (not sure if 100%) after her stroke but the writers gave her less speaking lines anyway for her character. EDIT: Wikipedia says "Although Corby was able to communicate after her stroke, her character's lines were usually limited to one word or one-phrased dialogue." Sounds like she could talk but yeah probably not 100%. I wish there was something with her out of character speaking after her stroke.
@@darkhalf9134there are really great interviews/chats scattered here on RUclips (Judy Norton who played Mary-Ellen has a RUclips channel) that talk about Ellen’s speech capabilities. I believe Michael Learned (Olivia) once said that she would have to write down her lines and really look at it and read it and work at it all day, even sometimes having to have someone stand in front of her to mouth the words so she could try to form them, but she also said she could still sing pretty well! Strokes are awful and take some things but leave others. She was incredibly brave, and it is so inspiring and touching to see the really hard work she put into it. ❤
Poor Miss Corby! She wasn't just repeating Esther's line of wondering if she was needed by the family, she was crying real tears wondering if she herself still could be useful despite having to struggle with the effects of that devastating stroke! Since she'd live another 23 years after that stroke, I'd like to think that she realized that she still WAS needed by her loved ones.
This episode helped me so much I had a stroke a few months ago, I went to stroke rehab and learned to walk talk, and do things for myself. I learned not to take things for granted and take better care of myself. Thanks so much for the real-life episodes.
One of My fave shows and one of My fave episodes. I commend the Producers and Director for bringing her back after her stroke r/l and I commend her and have such respect for her willingness to be in front of the camera portraying this character with such bravery and intense humanity. God bless Ellen Corby.
This is one of my all-time favorite episodes of the Walton's because you really saw the love of Grandma and Grandpa,she loved being so helpful to the family and couldn't be right away.
There are more people saying how “under appreciated” the show was today than there were people watching it when it aired….and it was VERY popular when it aired. I guess basically what I’m saying is the show was and is very much appreciated by millions of people, and that people saying it’s under-appreciated are virtue signaling because I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say “the Walton’s was a bad show”.
@@J.R.in_WV / Well, there's no doubt the show was quite popular during its initial run, true enough. But I've heard plenty of people reduce the show to a "Goodnight John-Boy" joke in the ensuing decades. I think the show had a more sophisticated take on the times (Depression and WWII) and on society and religion in general than it's given credit for today. I also think it was better than "Little House," a similar show from its general era, and whole lot better than Earle Hammer's next effort, "Falcon Crest." If any of that is virtue signaling (and I'm not even sure what that means other than I don't think you were handing me a compliment), then I guess I am virtue signaling.
when i need a good cry i come here to "gramdma come home" scene she didnt feel needed anymore from her paralysis - scene played so very well in olivia's ..(m. learned).. hugging grandma - scene most beautifully portrayed thankx4sharin'
what makes this ep bittersweet is that we welcome back grandma but soon and unknowingly we would say goodbye to grandpa soon afterwards since ep after this grandpa died
I Love Her So Much When Her And Grandpa Died The Show Was Not The Same Miss Y'all Amazing People Y'all Made The Walton's Thanks For The Memories Grandma And Grandpa Walton Love Y'all 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🕯️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🌹🌹🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🌹🌹
Oh even after having a stroke and losing her ability to talk, she's an amazing actress. Rest in peace Ellen Corby.
Wasn't she able to speak though? I thought I read somewhere she was able to speak (not sure if 100%) after her stroke but the writers gave her less speaking lines anyway for her character. EDIT: Wikipedia says "Although Corby was able to communicate after her stroke, her character's lines were usually limited to one word or one-phrased dialogue." Sounds like she could talk but yeah probably not 100%. I wish there was something with her out of character speaking after her stroke.
@@darkhalf9134 I remember reading in a newspaper back then that Grandma was coming home and they taught her to say "You old fool"
@@darkhalf9134there are really great interviews/chats scattered here on RUclips (Judy Norton who played Mary-Ellen has a RUclips channel) that talk about Ellen’s speech capabilities. I believe Michael Learned (Olivia) once said that she would have to write down her lines and really look at it and read it and work at it all day, even sometimes having to have someone stand in front of her to mouth the words so she could try to form them, but she also said she could still sing pretty well! Strokes are awful and take some things but leave others. She was incredibly brave, and it is so inspiring and touching to see the really hard work she put into it. ❤
Yes 😭😄
Indeed. Ellen Corby showed true strength and courage in learning to speak & walk again after her devastating stroke.
Poor Miss Corby! She wasn't just repeating Esther's line of wondering if she was needed by the family, she was crying real tears wondering if she herself still could be useful despite having to struggle with the effects of that devastating stroke! Since she'd live another 23 years after that stroke, I'd like to think that she realized that she still WAS needed by her loved ones.
Walton's had some real family values I love that show
This episode helped me so much I had a stroke a few months ago, I went to stroke rehab and learned to walk talk, and do things for myself. I learned not to take things for granted and take better care of myself. Thanks so much for the real-life episodes.
I love Olivia and Grandma relationship💟💖
One of My fave shows and one of My fave episodes. I commend the Producers and Director for bringing her back after her stroke r/l and I commend her and have such respect for her willingness to be in front of the camera portraying this character with such bravery and intense humanity. God bless Ellen Corby.
Makes me cry every time. Ellen Corby was fantastic!
Yea I can't watch any season 6 or 7 episodes unless I go back and watch a season 1 after
This is one of my all-time favorite episodes of the Walton's because you really saw the love of Grandma and Grandpa,she loved being so helpful to the family and couldn't be right away.
Such a beautiful and heart breaking scene between Michael and Ellen
Such a wonderful moment with two great actresses. A really powerful moment.
Best acting by anyone on television. Makes me tear up every time I watch it.
A searing, honest scene from a show full of them. I don't think most people fully appreciated how good this show was.
Ellen could speak volumes with her eyes and body language. I can’t imagine how frustrated someone in that position must feel
There are more people saying how “under appreciated” the show was today than there were people watching it when it aired….and it was VERY popular when it aired. I guess basically what I’m saying is the show was and is very much appreciated by millions of people, and that people saying it’s under-appreciated are virtue signaling because I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say “the Walton’s was a bad show”.
@@J.R.in_WV / Well, there's no doubt the show was quite popular during its initial run, true enough.
But I've heard plenty of people reduce the show to a "Goodnight John-Boy" joke in the ensuing decades. I think the show had a more sophisticated take on the times (Depression and WWII) and on society and religion in general than it's given credit for today.
I also think it was better than "Little House," a similar show from its general era, and whole lot better than Earle Hammer's next effort, "Falcon Crest."
If any of that is virtue signaling (and I'm not even sure what that means other than I don't think you were handing me a compliment), then I guess I am virtue signaling.
tears to my eyes when i see this scene wonderfully acted yet she was really paralyzed thats shows her efforts as an actress to perform !!
oh heck i just got teary eyed.............luv the waltons. watching 2023
Aah so sweet moment with grandma and mama
when i need a good cry i come here to "gramdma come home" scene she didnt feel needed anymore from her paralysis - scene played so very well in olivia's ..(m. learned).. hugging grandma - scene most beautifully portrayed thankx4sharin'
I miss watching this on channel 4 on sunday mornings. Somehow i could relate to every episode. Miss those days x
Olivia: "there's more than one way to skin a cat." Amen Olivia
Livvie knows that Grandma needs to feel useful which is why she asks her to help with the chore to begin with.
what makes this ep bittersweet is that we welcome back grandma but soon and unknowingly we would say goodbye to grandpa soon afterwards since ep after this grandpa died
I am in fucking tears !!!! Omg If you don’t call your grandmother after this you are a monster !!!
This wasn't acting. It was real life
Beautiful Real Life ❤
Always wondered if this was JUST ALL acting.... I doubt it.
Nice little show
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That scene had everyone in my family bawling.
I Love Her So Much When Her And Grandpa Died The Show Was Not The Same Miss Y'all Amazing People Y'all Made The Walton's Thanks For The Memories Grandma And Grandpa Walton Love Y'all 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🕯️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🌹🌹🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🌹🌹
As a child my older sister would walk around saying “meee dweee” all the time and I had no idea what she was talking about. Now I know.
I cried with this I really cried
My face is soaked too. So heart-wrenching.
I don't know why I watched this again now I'm crying all over again
@@tyn833 There's nothing wrong with that. Cry all you need to. Never be ashamed to express your feelings. I watched it again, too, and it wrecked me.
Whew! You're not alone. I hadn't seen this scene in 40 years. Cried again like I did the first time I saw it when it aired.
Lovely !
Esther reminds me of my great grandmother who I miss everyday I’ll always need u ester
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I was nine years old when Ellen Corby passed away.
My heart 💔
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Need me do you need me...?😢
It makes me sad for Ellen corny having the stroke. Then the next eposide and season is sad cuz the Walton’s lose will geer
I liked her better after her stroke, she was a lot nicer.
Just what was Grandma trying to say here?
Something to the affect of "You don't need me..." after having had her stroke she felt useless to the family.
Do you need me not mead me need me🥺
That don’t make good shows like that anymore.
Director: “Ok Grandma, let’s take it from your line… me me to to to me me neeed me”😂
You think it’s funny that she had a stroke??? You are sick! She had a stroke in real life-not just on the show