Regarding Ellen Corby: she was such a sweet, spunky little gal. She could play that role of Grandma so very well, but my favorite performance of hers that not only makes me laugh even now, and at the same time is such a heartwarming delight for me was when she guest starred on the original The Addams Family television series as Ted Cassidy’s character, Lurch the butler’s Mamma. That first scene where she arrives at the front door of the mansion is priceless. Lurch couldn’t even open the door as he always otherwise did as he could peer out and see that it was his Momma ringing the doorbell. So Gomez answers the door for him instead, and the first thing out of Elen’s mouth is “where is my Sonny?” Then when she sees Lurch, all that sepulchral-like demeanor he always exhibited when answering the door any other time just falls to the floor with a sudden resounding crash as it were. He lit up like a veritable Christmas tree in a split second, cried out in that deep, slow voice of his “Mamma” while Elen then replied, “Sonny,” and as Ted was near to seven feet tall while Elen was so tiny, she grabs him around the lower waste to hug him while he instinctively grabs the air directly in front of him right above her head. However, it was when she was leaving at the end of the episode that for me is the most memorable, as well as funny as Lurch in saying good bye to her picks her up like a tiny little doll and hugs her. For me , that is one forever unforgettable scene! You could feel the vibes throughout that episode in any scene she and Ted had together that they must have gotten along really well behind the scenes just as much, and even more as they did portraying those two characters in front of the camera and crew!
I love the series from the beginning. I always like this series it reminded me of my family of generations now almost all are parents ,grandparents. Aunts, uncles are all gone. I’m now in my 70’s my cousin died a few years ago and she was in her 80’s. The one thing that is different is the reunions. Holidays and your regular meals . Most of the younger relatives aren’t that close any more what a shame. Bring back the Waltons please.
I remember her from "I Remember Mama" back in the late 40's early 50's. She had a long career. One of the last Movies I remember in was "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte" Always perfect for "The Waltons" . RIP my fine lady. You deserve it. 💙
There was real love and respect, between all cast members.There was a special love and respect, between Ellen Corby Will Greer.This show was about love.
I loved The Waltons and Ellen was so good as Grandma. All of the actors and actresses on the show had excellent chemistry and that's why it is so timeless and special.
I remember her telling the story about the character Grandma Walton , she told Earl Hamner Jr. look you have a very sweet family but every character being so nice would be too sappy , I'm gonna add a little edge to the show,....and she did ( love the way she said ' Good Lord ' !!!
She was in a movie called “I Remember Mama,” I love that movie and watch it often. She was also in the original movie, Angels in the Outfield.” Such a beautiful treasure.
In the scene of "It's a Wonderful Life" (after George and Mary get married), when George is distributing the money they received as wedding gifts at the Bailey Building and Loan, Ellen Corby appears very briefly asking for money.
@@thowen1988 That wonderful line, "Can I have $17.50?" will live on, and, on, and, on in the memory of Ellen's fans!! In the role of a deaf/mute in " Pocket full of Miracles" , with Glen Ford, and Bette Davis she wowed us without uttering a word.
We’ve been watching reruns on our streaming service of the Walton’s. I have a renewed appreciation for this great TV series. Never to be repeated. Ellen Corby was such a great character actor. They can all be proud of the work they did.
She really was wonderful and so dear to everybody. We all know somebody in our lives just like 'old Esther Walton' as Grandpa would say. Sad to look back though........
Rest in Peace, Ellen Corby. On one of the great shows of all time, The Waltons. You Ellen and Will Geer are greatly missed. I have been watching episodes of The Waltons. Brings back a lot of great memories of a great show. Ellen and Will were an integral part of The Waltons. God Bless you, Ellen and Will.
One of the most AMAZING parts of The Waltons was that both Grandpa (Will Geer) and Grandma (Ellen Corby) were both gay!! Great actors. One of the things wrong with this video is it only looked at the roles they played on The Waltons and did not show the hundreds of great roles each of them had played over the years in movies, television and the activism that each one followed for the betterment of their communities and the world.
She was certainly busy before The Waltons--did a lot of episodic TV, including The Addams Family and Honey West. I've seen her in It's a Wonderful Life, I Remember Mama, Caged, Vertigo, and William Castle's Macabre. And let's not forget her gossipy turn at the end of Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte.
Other than the Waltons the first time I noticed Miss Ellen Corby in another movie was about ten yrs ago. She played a woman prisoner in jail not sure of the yr but must have been in the 30s or 40s ! I'm sure she played many different rolls throughout her career. But in my opinion she was a great actress.!
Ellen had a great role in I Remember Mama, a small but amusing role in Caged, and she did a fantastic dramatic turn in a Climax! episode called Trial by Fire. It’s here on RUclips, I highly recommend it.
I watched her on an old Johnny Carson show last night and she said before the Walton's, she was a stripper. That getting in the movies and shows was hard. And proceeded how she got on the Waltons. It was great.
the very year will geer saved her life he lost his . How sad that must have made her to know that she had to go on with out seeing him everyday . RIP ellen hansen corby you are missed .
Loved her! But who was she in her younger years? Would have been nice to have a full tribute throughout her life. If you go to 3:22 in the segment (and other parts where you can put her and Richard Thomas side by side) you will see a pic of her and Richard Thomas together. They look very much alike! I’m sure it’s just a coincidence, but, wow!
These are just pics, and even then mostly Hollywood studio pics. You might be a bit surprised if you were to search a little bit about her personal life. Just sayin’.....gotta love Hollywood. Will Geer’s personal life is pretty interesting too.
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Regarding Ellen Corby: she was such a sweet, spunky little gal. She could play that role of Grandma so very well, but my favorite performance of hers that not only makes me laugh even now, and at the same time is such a heartwarming delight for me was when she guest starred on the original The Addams Family television series as Ted Cassidy’s character, Lurch the butler’s Mamma. That first scene where she arrives at the front door of the mansion is priceless. Lurch couldn’t even open the door as he always otherwise did as he could peer out and see that it was his Momma ringing the doorbell. So Gomez answers the door for him instead, and the first thing out of Elen’s mouth is “where is my Sonny?” Then when she sees Lurch, all that sepulchral-like demeanor he always exhibited when answering the door any other time just falls to the floor with a sudden resounding crash as it were. He lit up like a veritable Christmas tree in a split second, cried out in that deep, slow voice of his “Mamma” while Elen then replied, “Sonny,” and as Ted was near to seven feet tall while Elen was so tiny, she grabs him around the lower waste to hug him while he instinctively grabs the air directly in front of him right above her head. However, it was when she was leaving at the end of the episode that for me is the most memorable, as well as funny as Lurch in saying good bye to her picks her up like a tiny little doll and hugs her. For me , that is one forever unforgettable scene! You could feel the vibes throughout that episode in any scene she and Ted had together that they must have gotten along really well behind the scenes just as much, and even more as they did portraying those two characters in front of the camera and crew!
She’s one of a kind: I loved her!
Such a beautiful tribute, R.I.P. Helen Corby and Will Geer....
Very sad but Beautiful Tribute Thank you
Ellen Corby, was the perfect, Grandma, on the Walton's. Loved her Strong Character. 🙏💕🌷
Precious tribute! Love them both!
I love the series from the beginning. I always like this series it reminded me of my family of generations now almost all are parents ,grandparents. Aunts, uncles are all gone. I’m now in my 70’s my cousin died a few years ago and she was in her 80’s. The one thing that is different is the reunions. Holidays and your regular meals . Most of the younger relatives aren’t that close any more what a shame. Bring back the Waltons please.
I remember her from "I Remember Mama" back in the late 40's early 50's. She had a long career. One of the last Movies I remember in was "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte" Always perfect for "The Waltons" . RIP my fine lady. You deserve it. 💙
Oh my, she was an outstanding actress. She will be missed terribly!
There was real love and respect, between all cast members.There was a special love and respect, between Ellen Corby Will Greer.This show was about love.
She was everybobys grandmother. That was a fantastic show to grow up with. I really mess them days of my youth.
Absolutely loved her and grandpa they remind me of my own grandparents. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loved The Walton's.
Rest in Peace Grandma and Grandpa Walton.
Rest in Peace Earl Hammer.
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman. I love her and pa on the Waltons.
I loved her and Will Geer together......I always wished they were mine♥️
Made me smile made me cry.
RIP you gave us plenty.🥰
I loved The Waltons and Ellen was so good as Grandma. All of the actors and actresses on the show had excellent chemistry and that's why it is so timeless and special.
Nite Grandma, nite granda , nite John Rest In Peace
Thank you.I love Ellen Corby and Will Beer.the best show ever made.period.
Your welcome and your so right it is the best show ever made ❤️
Rest In Peace Grandma and Grandpa Walton. ❤
Beautiful tribute to Ellen Corby. Rest In Peace, Grandma and Grandpa Walton
To me Ellen Corby will always be remembered at Grandma Walton on The Walton's; And Irene Dunne's Norwegian sister in the movie I Remember Mama
She played a great part in "I Remember Mama".
I always loved Ms Corby! I feel she made I remember Mama the great film it is. Stay safe in the arms of the Lord Ellen.
You where loved darling.Been watching every day.
I think the photos here show just how much Ellen liked to work with Will.
I remember her telling the story about the character Grandma Walton , she told Earl Hamner Jr. look you have a very sweet family but every character being so nice would be too sappy , I'm gonna add a little edge to the show,....and she did ( love the way she said ' Good Lord ' !!!
My favorite line of hers was"old fool"
One of the finest character actresses ever.
Good night, Grandma & Grandpa Walton. Rest with the angels in Heaven.
She was in a movie called “I Remember Mama,” I love that movie and watch it often. She was also in the original movie, Angels in the Outfield.” Such a beautiful treasure.
Miss her soo much! Feisty little lady 😊
Ellen Corby as gramma Walton gave the family spunk
I love the Waltons!!!❤ Especially Grandma and Grandpa Walton!!!❤ They all are great though!❤ RIP ELLEN AND WILL😥
Grandma Walton was my favorite character on The Waltons.LOVED Ellen!RIP
I just loved her
A very Long life she had, She had such Dignity about her. Wow Rest in Forever Love and Peace dear
good night grandma AND grandpa.........
RIP beautiful tribute.
What a beautiful tribute thank you so much for sharing
Rest in peace
I love that show
When I see Ellen Corby in an old movie (such as the quick cameo in 'It's a Wonderful Life', among others), I say, "Hey, that's Grandma Walton!".
Thomas C I saw her on I Remember Mama on Mother's Day.
In the scene of "It's a Wonderful Life" (after George and Mary get married), when George is distributing the money they received as wedding gifts at the Bailey Building and Loan, Ellen Corby appears very briefly asking for money.
@@thowen1988 That wonderful line, "Can I have $17.50?" will live on, and, on, and, on in the memory of Ellen's fans!! In the role of a deaf/mute in " Pocket full of Miracles" , with Glen Ford, and Bette Davis she wowed us without uttering a word.
WHAT A GREAT ACTRESS!!
She did a great job on the Walton's and she will be missed and thank you for playing grandma on the show and you may rest in peace 🙏😇
We’ve been watching reruns on our streaming service of the Walton’s. I have a renewed appreciation for this great TV series. Never to be repeated. Ellen Corby was such a great character actor. They can all be proud of the work they did.
Yes , I watch them over an over!
She really was wonderful and so dear to everybody. We all know somebody in our lives just like 'old Esther Walton' as Grandpa would say. Sad to look back though........
She will always be grandma to me. RIP 💖💖💖💕✨✨✨
I loved Grandma
She was Indeed. A natural.
Happy memories of my younger days. R.i.p Grandma and thank you.
Beautiful tribute for a great lady!
One of a kind lady!!
RIP , Grandma Walton
She was the best!! Loved her !!
She was a beautiful grandmaw love her on thst show
Carol Olson , the entire cast loved her.❤️👍😄🙏.
:'( I wish she was my grandma
She was a beautiful woman and i love watching her she will be sadly miss by all
RIP Grandma Walton! One of the best actresses!
Good night Grandma. RIP You will be missed always. A great actress!!!!😇😇😇😇😇
wow thank you.she is missed,she was and is a great actress,i wonder when she seen grandpa walton,she said you old fool.lol.thanks again
Excellent character actress and a hard working intelligent woman as well. Started out in mainly uncredited roles.
Rest in Peace, Ellen Corby. On one of the great shows of all time, The Waltons. You Ellen and Will Geer are greatly missed. I have been watching episodes of The Waltons. Brings back a lot of great memories of a great show. Ellen and Will were an integral part of The Waltons. God Bless you, Ellen and Will.
She was so great
Simply The Best Ever Grandma
We need her kind again
Beautiful tribute ❤️
Beautiful tribute!
R.I.Heaven Ellen Corby. You were the best.
What a sweet person.
May she rest in peace. Amen 🙏
Ellen Hansen Corby will always be remembered for her time on the waltons
Love you grand naa naa 💐those days are gone with the wind 😖😧😦
Thank you for posting this. ❤️
How lovely. Thank you.
Brilliant actress
One of the most AMAZING parts of The Waltons was that both Grandpa (Will Geer) and Grandma (Ellen Corby) were both gay!! Great actors. One of the things wrong with this video is it only looked at the roles they played on The Waltons and did not show the hundreds of great roles each of them had played over the years in movies, television and the activism that each one followed for the betterment of their communities and the world.
Loved Grand ma Ellen Corby termendouus actress
She was certainly busy before The Waltons--did a lot of episodic TV, including The Addams Family and Honey West. I've seen her in It's a Wonderful Life, I Remember Mama, Caged, Vertigo, and William Castle's Macabre. And let's not forget her gossipy turn at the end of Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte.
I think she was even on wagon train. That is one of the first shows I remember her from all the old westerns.
The best...
She will always be grandma
Other than the Waltons the first time I noticed Miss Ellen Corby in another movie was about ten yrs ago. She played a woman prisoner in jail not sure of the yr but must have been in the 30s or 40s ! I'm sure she played many different rolls throughout her career. But in my opinion she was a great actress.!
My favorite of all time!!! THANK YOU!! xox
My favorite to and your so welcome thank you for watching she will live forever in our hearts
Ellen Corby was amazing she to work after her that was dedication rip
And will gear two of the greats
I'm just seeing this, beautiful i love her talented actress 😓💞
Beautiful 😍
Ellen had a great role in I Remember Mama, a small but amusing role in Caged, and she did a fantastic dramatic turn in a Climax! episode called Trial by Fire. It’s here on RUclips, I highly recommend it.
I watched her on an old Johnny Carson show last night and she said before the Walton's, she was a stripper. That getting in the movies and shows was hard. And proceeded how she got on the Waltons. It was great.
Lesbian - sad 😞
@@jimmysapien9961 why is it sad? She and her partner were very happy and together for decades
R I P 🧡🧡🧡
God bless all
the very year will geer saved her life he lost his . How sad that must have made her to know that she had to go on with out seeing him everyday . RIP ellen hansen corby you are missed .
“Goodnight Grandma”!!
nice tribute.
I wish I could of met her.
She played a deaf and dumb character in Pocketful of miracles. Saw her first in Shane a George Stevens classic western.
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Loved her! But who was she in her younger years? Would have been nice to have a full tribute throughout her life. If you go to 3:22 in the segment (and other parts where you can put her and Richard Thomas side by side) you will see a pic of her and Richard Thomas together. They look very much alike! I’m sure it’s just a coincidence, but, wow!
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These are just pics, and even then mostly Hollywood studio pics. You might be a bit surprised if you were to search a little bit about her personal life. Just sayin’.....gotta love Hollywood. Will Geer’s personal life is pretty interesting too.
they should of been married
Wasn’t she something?
She kept her lesbian lifestyle privet, just doing that alone helped her career.
She looked like the Beverly hillbillies granny a bit..
She WAS NOT a lesbian!!!! Curse you all who said that!!!!!
and why, exactly, would that be worthy of a curse?
Chain-smoking lesbian. Once you hear that about Grandma Walton, you can never unhear it.
Leave your homophobia at the door
Wow, had no Idea she was a Lesbian :(
me either! good for her :)