@@jasonwilkins4864 almost every channel. But seriously.. they dont have much to believe in these days.. makes it really hard for kids today. And they get mislabeled as lazy..when in reality, kids today have life tough as hell.
my God what a story by michael landon and victor french, i am 61years old and i almost cried my heart out.. life can be so good for all.. if people can try a little harder to be nice, i know there is good people out there.. lets do it..
It’s Sunday and I just found this on my phone. Talk about bring back memories. I think I have watched 5 so far today. Absolutely fantastic. Rest In Peace Michael and victor. Thanks for the memories
i dont know what it is i sooo dont believe in a god or any god i think its absurd but i love this show what great people i love them poor mike why does it have to end
This one was difficult for me. I lost my husband to cancer only 17 days after diagnosis .cancer also took my dad and my nephew. Im sure 99%of us have been affected by it at some point in our lives. Maybe one day they will find a cure for all cancers. We never know how much time we have ,dont take life for granted ,or each other.
Honestly I cried towards the end i love my sons and daughters we have a our ups and downs but im blessed to spend time with them, much this show show is awsome landon was a gifted person and victor was a great actor
Cant say enough about this show that I watched as a kid and now all these years later I understand it and appreciate it even more ..Michael Landon was an amazing person and artistic creator ..God bless
Totally agree, it was both of them that directed these programs too, and some of them were written by other people but mostly by both of them, the sad and ironic thing was that it he guy who plays Johnathan smith in the story was that he died of lung cancer and then became an angel but in real life the other guy who plays mark Gordon actually died of lung cancer in real life, was so sad 😞 😔 they were both very talented indeed xxxx God bless to u, stay safe too xxxx Kate xxxx 😊 xx
@@katepearson2730 Hi Kate, Yes Sad and Sad is the Love you have for Them. I Miss Them and Missing is the love I have for Them. They also died at the same young age of 54. So Missingly Sad. 💖
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@@scottw4603 Yeah, that's my point. "The stuff," that bit of angelic mojo that was temporarily given to Mark for plot purposes, is what saved his life.
Oh bring back warm, charming, kind and loving shows like these! Today's TV is awful. Hard, and flat and full of angst and PC drivel. The world now is bonkers compared. Thanks.
The computers of the eighties look like dinosaurs, compared to today's computers and smartphones. It's funny to think that this primitive box was once the pinnacle of technology
Im a man in my 30s and have no shame in saying I cannot watch the ending of this episode without tearing up. I think the scene at 30:00 is legit emotion, not acting, from Victor French. You'll notice he cant even say "okay" at the end and just mouths it before they cut.
17 minutes...reminds me of when l was a Teenager about 15...my Dad wanted me to get up on a Saturday morning really for early no reason and wouldn't leave me alone or get off my Bed! He just sat there bothering me when l was half asleep and having a hard life of it! So he said..."If you can Bench Press 125 pounds in Bed than you can keep sleeping." So he went got the Barbell as l laid there thinking...Oh Lord Save Me! I did Lift That Weight even though l was only 125 lbs myself...by the Strength of God... and went back to Sleep! Amen
With me I discovered. At age 34 I was adopted Came as a major as I never suspected anything But decided would not say anything to my dad that I knew My mom had passed away four years previously Also decided that because my parents had been so good to me out of respect would not search for my birth parents until he was gone I realized the ramifications of my decision but I stood firm only looking sadly three months later when he was gone but in those three months I was closer to my dad than had ever been in th previous 34 years
I like reading your comments, Leon. We never knew our oldest was adopted .. then I was told when turned 15. He never knew until Dad passed .. a grown man, a loving husband and caring father of 4. Dad loved him more than he did us coz he Chose to love him. He found him abandoned in a park as an infant when Dad was a cop.. adopted him and loved him dearly till the day he died. Still remember the emotional day they hugged and cried coz our big bro had to move out. Dad asked about him first when appeared in my dream too. 😊 Talk about fatherly love.
I had a similar thing with my father as well I can relate to this episode but this one had a ending unlike my own I didn't tell my father how much I loved him hes gone now remembered this you don't know when your love ones or friends will leave always remembered tell them how much you care about them While they are still alive.
THESE ARE NICE EPISODES JESUS HAS PROMISED US WHO BELIEVE IN HIM EVEN IF HE DIES HE WILL LIVE GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON THAT WHO EVER BELIEVE IN HIM SHALL HAVE LIFE CHRIST IS RISEN WE HAVE HOPE IN CHRIST JESUS RESERECTION ALLELUIA
As a Christian I made a mistake. My dad had cancer, 10 years ago. At his bed I couldn't bring myself to tell him I love you. I've always regretted that, I live with it. I've had a issue with that word my whole life.
And an angel directed you to this episode....so that you know your father knew that you would feel like this one day. He has forgiven you and you have to forgive him.
once I used to be like the boy, then spouse died and then I realized my selfishness. Non of that is more important then your persons. I wish I realized it before.
It’s very touching! My late Dad had no time for hid kids too as he worked so hard for the family!! Bu I loved my Dad the way he was.. A kind soul.. I mada them happy during their lifetime Mom And my Dad... I did my best and I don’t regret it.. The highlight was when he had spent vacation in Germany in 1987 .. we bonded more closer and did many things together.. he was 67... and I was 34.... RIP Dad🙏😌
Just putting this out there....there are 2 types of hemolytic anemia, one of which is hereditary. However, neither of them is terminal if treated. Sometimes, depending on the severity, treatment may not even be needed, just simply diligently monitored. Guess they didn't know this info back in the mid '80's. 😁
Susan Venkatraman I disagree with your statement. I work with in an educational setting supporting young people and I can certainly say that they do have feelings but sometimes struggle to express them. I love working with young people because they are so smart and very witty. They just want to heard and accepted.
Good show up more wow this show is good.. Michael London you are the best actor.. Michael London and Victor french both of you are a angle rest in peace 🙏🕊️ both of you...🕊️🙏💯👍😭♥️👌🙏🕊️
In that last shot with them in the roller coaster the dad had an expression that made him look like George Lindsey (Goober Pyle from the Andy Griffith show)!
I know how the kid feels. My mom promised me we would do things go places she never took the time with me but she did with others. I am 61 mom passed she was always too busy doing nothing to spend time with me it hurts. The pain just will not go away. I just don't care about anything any more i want to care but i am tired of the fight of trying
Listen to me, each and every day you wake up is not only a gift, but it is an opportunity to be a blessing to someone. Do for others what your mom did not do for you. My momma left this planet at her own hand. I now am a grandma and I love helping my grandchildren and others who have less than I do. By mid February, I have to find a new place to live with my kitty cat. Despite it all, I wake up looking for an opportunity to bless someone in a small way. When you focus on others, joy WILL return to your heart. I promise you. I hope this helps in some way. Love, Sis Lynn
Maybe it's just me but having Luke call Gary "son" certainly does not really show love or closeness. I would certainly feel alienated if this were my father.
Its funny how people dont care much until bad has to happen. So sad family cant be seen until then or at all. Strange how people r into themselves instead of the way it needs to me. Ik first hand by family and other ways. They only want but dont care to give. Not sure y some people have a family and cant be one when they have it. Nor can they be there when needed with love in the right way. Its never fun to die alone. I think its wrong to watch this and cry and feel the feelings but cant show the feelings or change for the better from watching these shows. I have seen people do this and lie about how they r like this and its so wrong to even do that. Lies to others and yourself is wrong to do. This world would be a better place if they r like these shows r.
I forgot Mark had the stuff when he lifted 385 not 435. I must have had the stuff after both weights seemed so light. Its all about practice and love for the game=success.
One of the things I don't like, is a parent kissing a child on their lips. A parent should kiss them on their cheek & the child should do the same, it bugs me seeing them do that.
This is so one-sided. So the father is dying and the son has to be the one to make amends - - - but the whole situation is due to the father's lack of care for his son from the get go. As he himself said, he was on a plane somewhere else when his son was born and it remained that way the whole time. Now everyone wants the son to be good to his father...BS!
How is it one-sided? The father was trying to makes amends by taking him on the fishing trip, so he could spend time with his son and do the things that he was too busy to do. If his son gave him a chance, he probably would have asked for his forgiveness. To look at it from another perspective: The father was working hard to provide for his family, and that takes a lot of overtime and business trips (that require flights overseas). Yes, the father should have spent more time with his son, but one can hardly say that he didn't care.
Athena Poe - if you don't understand how an emotionally abused child cannot be required to pay for his or her abuse as an adult by forgiving the parental abuser, then I cannot explain it to you...
He wasn't emotionally abused; he was ignored. "Emotional abuse is an attempt to control, in just the same way that physical abuse is an attempt to control another person" (Psychology Today). His father wasn't controlling; he wasn't home because he was working. This can affect a child, but not in the way you explain it.
As I just said, if you don't know what emotional abuse is, I cannot explain it here. You need to read some good psychological text books and not just look up a definition on the internet.. BTW - Just as an aside - Ignoring a person is one way of trying to control that person.
So a father who works hard to make sure his family has a good life is considered an emotional abuser? I think you're being dramatic, maybe because this episode hits a little too close to home for you. I agree that it affected his son, but I don't think the dad's intent was to control him. You were probably looking for a very specific apology from the dad, something like, "I am so sorry that I was never there for you all those years. I want to make up for it now." There could be many reasons why the dad was busy working: he wanted to be more successful than his father (maybe he had a hard life), he was pressured into working hard like his dad (just like he did with his son), he wanted to create a comfortable life for his family, etc....the list goes on.
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Theses are very meaningful shows. Unlike the garbage we have now a days. Thank you. God bless
Such wonderful show I am enjoying immensely
What channel is garbage on?
@@jasonwilkins4864 almost every channel. But seriously.. they dont have much to believe in these days.. makes it really hard for kids today. And they get mislabeled as lazy..when in reality, kids today have life tough as hell.
so true as an atheist its tuff to watch lol sorry there is not a guy with a beard wearing a robe looking down and will NEVER BE
@@jasonwilkins4864😅😅😅😅😅😅
my God what a story by michael landon and victor french,
i am 61years old and i almost cried my heart out.. life can
be so good for all.. if people can try a little harder to be nice,
i know there is good people out there.. lets do it..
It’s Sunday and I just found this on my phone. Talk about bring back memories. I think I have watched 5 so far today. Absolutely fantastic. Rest In Peace Michael and victor. Thanks for the memories
i dont know what it is i sooo dont believe in a god or any god i think its absurd but i love this show what great people i love them poor mike why does it have to end
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Because God made man mortal to live in time to learn lessons that can be learned only by living within the constants of time.
I believe we owe Micheal Landon a dept of gratitude. For his awesome Shows that not only entertained us but taught us So much.
2021. Still watching.
A series written from a good heart.
Produced with the motive of wholesome living kindness.
2022!♥️👍
5/16/2023
This one was difficult for me. I lost my husband to cancer only 17 days after diagnosis .cancer also took my dad and my nephew. Im sure 99%of us have been affected by it at some point in our lives. Maybe one day they will find a cure for all cancers. We never know how much time we have ,dont take life for granted ,or each other.
Sorry for all your losses 😞💚
please, Ivermectin and fasting..
well they are probably together with jesu
Honestly I cried towards the end i love my sons and daughters we have a our ups and downs but im blessed to spend time with them, much this show show is awsome landon was a gifted person and victor was a great actor
This show shows the real meaning of life the way
Praise God n His Kingdom of Love in hearts in Jesus holy name. Amen❤
Amen In Jesus Holy Name
Cant say enough about this show that I watched as a kid and now all these years later I understand it and appreciate it even more ..Michael Landon was an amazing person and artistic creator ..God bless
I remember this show as a youth too; and it’s amazing that most of the issues addressed on this show; are still issues today, 2023.
I LOVE❤MICHAEL LANDON SO MUCH!!!😍😍😍
These shows have such good morals..Michael Landon was such a good writer and i think a director..
Absolutely
Totally agree, it was both of them that directed these programs too, and some of them were written by other people but mostly by both of them, the sad and ironic thing was that it he guy who plays Johnathan smith in the story was that he died of lung cancer and then became an angel but in real life the other guy who plays mark Gordon actually died of lung cancer in real life, was so sad 😞 😔 they were both very talented indeed xxxx God bless to u, stay safe too xxxx Kate xxxx 😊 xx
The world now is a mess compared.
@@katepearson2730 Hi Kate, Yes Sad and Sad is the Love you have for Them. I Miss Them and Missing is the love I have for Them. They also died at the same young age of 54. So Missingly Sad. 💖
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The scene where Mark is weight lifting is funny especially the part where he loses the stuff 😂😂😂
Obviously he kept enough if it to avoid breaking his neck.
@@nolanboles8492 People have died that way
@@scottw4603 Yeah, that's my point. "The stuff," that bit of angelic mojo that was temporarily given to Mark for plot purposes, is what saved his life.
May they get a heavenly reward for doing good for others to see what the world should be
I love 💜 Michael London.
Just can't get enough of these great shows .. Thank You For The Upload .... God Bless ... iN Jesus NaMe .... Amen ...
A warm smile and laughter might be the greatest gift to a human being. It really makes you feel good. That is why we should do that more often.
"it's amazing what people think is important in this life." Jonathan Smith
Oh bring back warm, charming, kind and loving shows like these! Today's TV is awful. Hard, and flat and full of angst and PC drivel. The world now is bonkers compared. Thanks.
Heart to heart open talk is so important.
I'm so grateful to have had a father who spent a lot of quality time with me when I was younger.
This episode reminded me of that.
this is a spoiled brad
Another Great Episode!
The computers of the eighties look like dinosaurs, compared to today's computers and smartphones. It's funny to think that this primitive box was once the pinnacle of technology
This program goes from way back when tv was real tv back in the day and it touched my heart god damn praise the Lord please excuse my french
Whos still watching this Awesome tv production, about love honesty and truth, in 2019, R.I.E.P Michael and Victor …….
2021 🤗
How do you do that “Someone?” 🤔
Find and like my comment on a video that ISN’T in my viewing history...
Fascinating & kinda weird, but kinda cool 🤷♀️
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A prepam comment___
My favorite episode...EVER!! But, I can't watch it without bawling my eyes out. Somebody throw those onions away. Lol
"LIfe isn't about living forever,its about making the journey really count"
I found this quote from Dr.Quinn,Medicine woman episode "Pike Peace"
Im a man in my 30s and have no shame in saying I cannot watch the ending of this episode without tearing up. I think the scene at 30:00 is legit emotion, not acting, from Victor French. You'll notice he cant even say "okay" at the end and just mouths it before they cut.
You noticed it too.
*sigh*
Victor was such... a pure-hearted man. Good, good guy he was.
I love him. ⚘
17 minutes...reminds me of when l was a Teenager about 15...my Dad wanted me to get up on a Saturday morning really for early no reason and wouldn't leave me alone or get off my Bed! He just sat there bothering me when l was half asleep and having a hard life of it! So he said..."If you can Bench Press 125 pounds in Bed than you can keep sleeping." So he went got the Barbell as l laid there thinking...Oh Lord Save Me! I did Lift That Weight even though l was only 125 lbs myself...by the Strength of God... and went back to Sleep! Amen
Well, that's me blubbering like an infant yet again. Darn you Landon and French! ❤️
40:35 UGH
Life is all memory
With me I discovered. At age 34 I was adopted
Came as a major as I never suspected anything
But decided would not say anything to my dad that I knew
My mom had passed away four years previously
Also decided that because my parents had been so good to me out of respect would not search for my birth parents until he was gone
I realized the ramifications of my decision but I stood firm only looking sadly three months later when he was gone but in those three months I was closer to my dad than had ever been in th previous 34 years
I like reading your comments, Leon.
We never knew our oldest was adopted .. then I was told when turned 15. He never knew until Dad passed .. a grown man, a loving husband and caring father of 4. Dad loved him more than he did us coz he Chose to love him. He found him abandoned in a park as an infant when Dad was a cop.. adopted him and loved him dearly till the day he died. Still remember the emotional day they hugged and cried coz our big bro had to move out.
Dad asked about him first when appeared in my dream too. 😊 Talk about fatherly love.
I had a similar thing with my father as well I can relate to this episode but this one had a ending unlike my own I didn't tell my father how much I loved him hes gone now remembered this you don't know when your love ones or friends will leave always remembered tell them how much you care about them While they are still alive.
The song by Garth Brooks, "if tomorrow never comes", can fit anyone you love.
He knew, John.
Bonds are greater than we think.. and act.
THESE ARE NICE EPISODES JESUS HAS PROMISED US WHO BELIEVE IN HIM EVEN IF HE DIES HE WILL LIVE GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON THAT WHO EVER BELIEVE IN HIM SHALL HAVE LIFE CHRIST IS RISEN WE HAVE HOPE IN CHRIST JESUS RESERECTION ALLELUIA
All the movies highway to heavdn posted very valuable and meaningful, watching from philippines, i like this kind of movie thanks a lotz
As a Christian I made a mistake. My dad had cancer, 10 years ago. At his bed I couldn't bring myself to tell him I love you. I've always regretted that, I live with it. I've had a issue with that word my whole life.
You didn't have to say it. You were there at his bedside. He knew.
And an angel directed you to this episode....so that you know your father knew that you would feel like this one day. He has forgiven you and you have to forgive him.
once I used to be like the boy, then spouse died and then I realized my selfishness.
Non of that is more important then your persons.
I wish I realized it before.
She will know don't worry god well let here know
We only live once ...so, make the best of it with the one's you love.
It’s very touching! My late Dad had no time for hid kids too as he worked so hard for the family!! Bu I loved my Dad the way he was.. A kind soul.. I mada them happy during their lifetime Mom And my Dad... I did my best and I don’t regret it.. The highlight was when he had spent vacation in Germany in 1987 .. we bonded more closer and did
many things together.. he was 67... and I was 34.... RIP Dad🙏😌
Just putting this out there....there are 2 types of hemolytic anemia, one of which is hereditary. However, neither of them is terminal if treated. Sometimes, depending on the severity, treatment may not even be needed, just simply diligently monitored. Guess they didn't know this info back in the mid '80's. 😁
My son, my son. 11 Samual 18:33 O Absalom, my son, my son!
That was a wonderful episode! I forgot how moving this is show was! So much better than what passes for TV nowadays!
Love & Forgiveness Us The KEY.
😢😢😢keep me crying .
This episode reminds me of my son, today's kids hv no feelings, they don't care about their parents, God bless them
Susan Venkatraman I disagree with your statement. I work with in an educational setting supporting young people and I can certainly say that they do have feelings but sometimes struggle to express them. I love working with young people because they are so smart and very witty. They just want to heard and accepted.
@@andreayates7998 i hope by d Grace of God, he changes for his own sake, thank u ! God bless u 🤗
@@susanvenkatraman9503 God bless you too Susan :)
Good show up more wow this show is good.. Michael London you are the best actor.. Michael London and Victor french both of you are a angle rest in peace 🙏🕊️ both of you...🕊️🙏💯👍😭♥️👌🙏🕊️
The dying man is Joe Dorsey.. still alive and kicking at 95.
Can't imagine what he can tell me about life, love and loss.
You mean I cried for nothing? He’s still alive?
@Gerry S.S thanks ! The website must have had an error which I looked up so deleted the message!
Yep. He’s 99 now. Still alive
WOW! 👍
More movies like this please thanks
13 min in. “Cats in the Cradle “ comes to mind.
If one moment can change a day
and one day can change a life. ..
then one L♡VE can change the world. .... philosophy. AKA DC.
Love the sound of that.
He is a great actor and very good looking.
MAY THE SOULS OF THE FAITH FUL DEPARTED REST IN PEACE
37:00 The Woods.. oh wow I miss the woods
That kid should have acted more surprised when Mark benched all of that weight, especially the 430. Mark doesn't even look like he works out.
There is only 1 thing wrong with this programme. I can hardly see the end😭😭😭
I remember this from when I was a kid
Prayers for your broken hearts!💕💕💗Angels are watching over us! Happy New Year Year Everyone!!! 01*02*2018
Many blessings to you brother Richard.
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”
In that last shot with them in the roller coaster the dad had an expression that made him look like George Lindsey (Goober Pyle from the Andy Griffith show)!
I know how the kid feels. My mom promised me we would do things go places she never took the time with me but she did with others. I am 61 mom passed she was always too busy doing nothing to spend time with me it hurts. The pain just will not go away. I just don't care about anything any more i want to care but i am tired of the fight of trying
Empathy from the heart. I finally learned to curse the woman that ruined my life through her own egotism and that healed me. Try it and see...
Listen to me, each and every day you wake up is not only a gift, but it is an opportunity to be a blessing to someone. Do for others what your mom did not do for you. My momma left this planet at her own hand. I now am a grandma and I love helping my grandchildren and others who have less than I do. By mid February, I have to find a new place to live with my kitty cat. Despite it all, I wake up looking for an opportunity to bless someone in a small way. When you focus on others, joy WILL return to your heart. I promise you. I hope this helps in some way.
Love,
Sis Lynn
Over50andFantabulous ... hello Lynn
Starr Meadows update: I moved into my new apartment by the grace of the Father. Thank you Jesus.
Forgive your late mother that's where your healing will come from. FORGIVENESS DEAR. May God help you.
thanks that was great
This was very sad
We need someone to make stortlines and good quality acting shows to relate to todays issues in the world
Awsomeness
Should be more shows like this about families
Real life struggles teaches us a lot
Hello God bless
😊 👍 🙏
Bloody onions 😭😭😭
😄 Right?
Maybe it's just me but having Luke call Gary "son" certainly does not really show love or closeness. I would certainly feel alienated if this were my father.
#2022 still 💚👌
"This is my partner Jonathan." You better watch how you say that today.
Why?
@@nolanboles8492 Is he your "partner" or partner?
@@YesYou-zy7kp Nothing wrong with either answer, you bigot.
@@nolanboles8492 Different strokes for different folks, gb.
People are more accepting today.
Its funny how people dont care much until bad has to happen. So sad family cant be seen until then or at all. Strange how people r into themselves instead of the way it needs to me. Ik first hand by family and other ways. They only want but dont care to give. Not sure y some people have a family and cant be one when they have it. Nor can they be there when needed with love in the right way. Its never fun to die alone. I think its wrong to watch this and cry and feel the feelings but cant show the feelings or change for the better from watching these shows. I have seen people do this and lie about how they r like this and its so wrong to even do that. Lies to others and yourself is wrong to do. This world would be a better place if they r like these shows r.
Agreed. ⚘
More of a fairy tale than a thought provoking story about the hand of God in a persons life.
knowone even promised us a today..
I believe that most kids of rich parents, people of privilege, ride on their parents coat-tails.
I wish I had Jonathon's powers it would be really cool to have them.
but you do...we all do... most of us just don't know how to tap into that part of the brain that controls those powers!!
The Lord gives us power to help others and ourselves if we ask for it and are willing to use it.
U can have any power u want just by loving god and life
This guy was on the first year with Michael.....played a rich guy then also.....
The writer, right? Who died and reunited with his lost love. I think.
This episode should have been named Cat's in the
I forgot Mark had the stuff when he lifted 385 not 435. I must have had the stuff after both weights seemed so light. Its all about practice and love for the game=success.
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O، America you are wonder Land in real
Parents must keep on communications whit the children
One of the things I don't like, is a parent kissing a child on their lips. A parent should kiss them on their cheek & the child should do the same, it bugs me seeing them do that.
God is love grudge's die
You London And them Royal All Women Air Pilots must drop you off over here
This is so one-sided. So the father is dying and the son has to be the one to make amends - - - but the whole situation is due to the father's lack of care for his son from the get go. As he himself said, he was on a plane somewhere else when his son was born and it remained that way the whole time. Now everyone wants the son to be good to his father...BS!
How is it one-sided? The father was trying to makes amends by taking him on the fishing trip, so he could spend time with his son and do the things that he was too busy to do. If his son gave him a chance, he probably would have asked for his forgiveness. To look at it from another perspective: The father was working hard to provide for his family, and that takes a lot of overtime and business trips (that require flights overseas). Yes, the father should have spent more time with his son, but one can hardly say that he didn't care.
Athena Poe - if you don't understand how an emotionally abused child cannot be required to pay for his or her abuse as an adult by forgiving the parental abuser, then I cannot explain it to you...
He wasn't emotionally abused; he was ignored. "Emotional abuse is an attempt to control, in just the same way that physical abuse is an attempt to control another person" (Psychology Today). His father wasn't controlling; he wasn't home because he was working. This can affect a child, but not in the way you explain it.
As I just said, if you don't know what emotional abuse is, I cannot explain it here. You need to read some good psychological text books and not just look up a definition on the internet.. BTW - Just as an aside - Ignoring a person is one way of trying to control that person.
So a father who works hard to make sure his family has a good life is considered an emotional abuser? I think you're being dramatic, maybe because this episode hits a little too close to home for you. I agree that it affected his son, but I don't think the dad's intent was to control him. You were probably looking for a very specific apology from the dad, something like, "I am so sorry that I was never there for you all those years. I want to make up for it now." There could be many reasons why the dad was busy working: he wanted to be more successful than his father (maybe he had a hard life), he was pressured into working hard like his dad (just like he did with his son), he wanted to create a comfortable life for his family, etc....the list goes on.
Where's all the hot women??
Not in this episode. This episode is called "man to man", remember? :-)