What makes me cry the most in this scene was when Grandma said ''Old man, you live in all of us.'' ♥ ♥ ♥ Gets me every time.

Why oh why can't they makes shows like this anymore is beyond me, i have been watching this show since i was a child ,here i am today 52 years old and i still watch the re runs and this episode left me balling like a baby ,i cried the 1st time i saw it, i love watching The Waltons it was the best television show of its time. God bless all the cast who made me feel like part of their family. 💗

Elen Corby was such a great actress that when she suffered a real stroke, they wrote it into the show. I loved her homecoming episode when the tries to make life easier for her and she manages to get out the heart wrenching words, " you don't need me." That was an extremely touching moment.

I loved Grandpa Walton-he taught me how to respect nature and all its beauty.

Grandpa was my favorite Walton...always had us bustin up! Loved it when he would visit the Baldwins and start sippin on some "recipe"! He was great!

This was one time when actors didn't have to act. Their feelings for each other were real and this scene is just one example of that.

The show was never the same after Grandpa Walton passed.

I was about 15 when this episode was aired. Though quite young I felt a sense of sadness and loss at the passing of Grandpa Walton. Even now at age 55this treasured television series still has the power to touch my heart and move me to tears.

I still cry the most every time I watch this episode even though it is over 42 years ago now when it first aired. I think of my Mom and Family Members no longer with us every time I watch the Waltons which was also her favourite TV show she still watched in reruns right up to the last weeks she was with us.

Its always hard to say goodbye to a much loved grandparent.

I've only started watching "The Waltons" this year. I never watched a single episode in the 1970's. I was so heartbroken when Grandpa passed away. I couldn't believe how much that show touched my heart.

There have been many times the Waltons made me cry but this is the one that had me cry the most

one of the most most astonishing decisions, I have seen in a television series, was the decision to honor the actress and the character, by bringing Corby back and allowing this stroke and rehabilitation to remain a storyline. It is virtually unprecedented to show infirmity and disability as a normal part of family life. And it was an expensive decision. They kept her on contract and shot her scenes over and over and over again, as often as needed to get those words audible and give her the time to do it right despite the frustration and increased cost to keep the cameras rolling and pay those wages of everyone on set. Well worth every dime, but not many producers would have signed on to this, when writing her out was the obvious and easiest answer.

I absolutely LOVE Zebulon's character because he seemed like a mischievous little playful kid!

Grandpa was awesome.☺✌

Daddy, this reminds me so much of you. I remember, the day we lost you it was like a bad dream. You're gone, almost ten years and it still feels like a bad dream. Somehow, I keep looking for you to come around the corner and I will wake up. I guess, God needed you, to come home. Know, my precious Angel, you will NEVER be forgotten. You, were not only my Dad but my best friend. I would, give anything to hear your voice again, or to touch your precious face. I miss, you Daddy, and will never be the same until we are together again. RIP Daddy, I love you.

Rip Mr Geer you'll ALWAYS be our beloved Grandpa ❤️💔❤️💔❤️

Still loving the Waltons in 2020.

Greatest tv family ever

I am Thankful to Earl Hamner for writing his life into The Waltons. And picking a perfect and loving cast. In all of my life I have never seen such a perfect match in television.

Okay I don't care how long it has been since the last time I have seen this scene . BUT still will bring a tear to your eye

Also saying goodbye to Will Geer.

So touching-I cry every time I watch this. So moving in fictional TV, as well as in real life with both he & Esther [who had suffered a stroke in real life, as well]. The year before when Geer & Corby won the Emmy’s and they went hand-in-hand to accept them. That’s what makes this so moving, too.

Mad respect for Ms Corby, coming back to this show and performing after a stroke. My goodness, she was a talent and a half.

Fans might be surprised (and even disappointed) to learn that Will Geer and Ellen Corby were profoundly different people in real life from the characters they portrayed on _The Waltons._ This is a compliment to their consummate skill as professional actors, that they could inhabit those characters and make them so real. Gotta respect that.

I loved the Walton’s! It was a wonderful series and will always be cherished.. thank you all of you!!

Grandma Walton was right-Grandpa Zeb lives in all of us-cast and fans alike.

Tears flowing😪

Oh God, here I go again. Tearjerker and heartbreaking. How I loved that show.

Good night Grandpa. 😪

All the positive comments are appreciated! - I posted this in January 2018 and in early May for my birthday I went with my father to see my Grandparents in illinois. My Grandpa was starting to not feel good at that point so I didn’t get to see him more then once. He slept most of the time. By June 19th we knew he was going to die it was just a matter of when. Early morning of June 24th my father called me and said he was on his way from Ohio to Illinois but he did not make it on time. That afternoon I got a call from him saying my Grandpa had died. He didn’t get to say goodbye to his dad and that, on top of my Grandpa’s passing, had me inconsolable. 💔 Everytime I watch Ester talks at the end of this scene I ball my eyed out. My Grandpa loved to sing Bluegrass and play guitar. We have hundreds of recordings of him singing. That is his legacy to us and how he will continue to live on in our family. Through his amazing voice.

this is the saddest episode

Actually is was Episode 2. 1 was broken up into 2 shows so the actual grave-sight scene didn't occur until the 2nd 1/2. Regardless, Will Geer was a major asset to that show and provided the anchor that connected the family and community. A true patriarch if ever there was one. I only wish that Richard Thomas had made an appearance in that episode

Grandpa Walton was born the year the Civil War ended! Wow. Nice tribute.

God this made me cry 😢

Grandpa reminded me so much of my grandpa💔💔💔I miss you so much grandpa but heaven is so lucky to have you💔💔❤️

Grandpa pass away Now grandma is still here with your loving son. John he will care for mom till you meet her some where up there thank you for sharing Bless you all have a good day thank you

I was 13 when Will Geer died and still at a point in life where ANY death was both sad and scary---but the death of a known actor, no less of his on-air character as well, was especially moving.

Will Geer had died just after Season 6 ended. The tombstone says 1865-1941 which corresponds to Geer's actual age (1902-1978).

I just love The Waltons. I wish it were still on, there's something magical about this show, It brings back memories of the good ok days. Miss u gramps Walton.

One of the best shows to have ever been on the air

I love you so much baby boy love robin

Saddest moment ever💔💔💔💔💔

Oh grampa 😭😭😭 tell me about the good old days

Grandpa Walton was one of my fav. Very sad and touching how they honored him

I always thought that Grandpa and Elizebeth had a special rapport.

makes me cry

The saddest part was when grandma saw him

It make me crying right now I love our grandad is the best ❤❤❤❤❤ rip

Broke my heart in real life. Even watching it in 2023.

I also don't have one favorite. I loved watching them all. They were like a family I wished I had when I was younger.

That was so sad

Will did great work on the episode “the Vigil”. His tearful talk with Olivia and with Mary Ellen in the chapel were both terrific scenes for him

Never saw the show when he died. Wish it could be televised again

Pa we miss u everyday u remind me of my grandpa Charlie he was just like u

Was touching. Cried a little

MY FAVORITE SHOW OF ALL YIMES,, GINETTE,

Yep..if anyone needs a good cry come here and watch this

Sadness

SPOILERS:What was more sad?..when G.W. Died, John boy went missing..Also replaced..the grandma went around the world..momma and papa went to Arizona? When John Boy and Stewart were singing in the plane crash..when the grandma couldn’t talk..or when the GRANPA DIED..? Oh and let’s not forget Mary Ellen receiving a note that Curt was dead..? You tell me!

Try burying a lived one on your property today you'll get all.kinds of hassles from health Dept

Similar to when they killed off Jock Ewing on Dallas

Grand maw walton turned out to be a criminal..she screwed barney fife by selling him a stolen car...

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man, he was an actor w/ a presence .remember him as the prosecutor in 'In cold blood'? when he slams shut that bible? he wasn't the type of guy you'd want on your bad side. he did some decent work on GUNSMOKE, too. god bless him.

Best Programme ever absolutely loved it,still watch it bought everyone and the films superb.

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My daughters first name is Corby.. its a beautiful name as a Christian name ❤

So beautiful. Didnt Boone Walton pass away before Martha Corinne? I recall an episode where the family was trying to get her to move into a home closer to them because she was alone. Yet in season 7 episode 3, Boone is Moonshining!

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Where was john boy in this episode? You would think he would want to be there to honor grandpa. Good night grandpa....you old fool.

After grandpa die the show wasn't as fun

Did he died between episode or was he to sick to go on

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Did Erin have a perm here?

Did he die in real life at this time?

No John Boy?

All babies like playing in the dirt. I thought that remark of Mary Ellen was silly. She can't tell at that age what her son will be into when he is a man. I saw this show when new, and I was a teen.

Richard Thomas and Eric Scott could act but the rest of the Walton children were terrible actors ..

Not as sad as when Snowball III died in The Simpsons.

Lo solicite en español, pero sale solo en inglés, que farza!

I can hardly hear it Nkotb.JoeyJordanFan

This is a LIE! THEYRE NOT full episodes!

Where was John boy

will gere wanted a pay raise so the network fired him

Never liked Mary Ellen