During the days I watched this show when it first aired, I never much cared for the character of Corabeth. I probably had a hard time finding the right words to describe my objections back then.
Later, though, in reruns, I realized that it really rubbed me the wrong way by having someone who--so it seemed to me--was somewhat mentally ill living on Walton's Mountain.
Sure. the mountainous area had its share of odd and quirky folks. But Corabeth seemed........somehow, clinically disturbed.
But I watched this episode again last night (DVD), and found more things to like about the episode than to dislike. I even enjoyed the actress' portrayal of Corabeth.
For me, the clincher was my realization that the character of Ike Godsey would, indeed, be someone who could easily fall in love with the emotional mess that was Corabeth. They DO seem to--um--deserve each other. That's one reason I gave this episode 8 stars.
The other reason is the wonderful scenes Ralph Waite has in this episode. His character really shines!
All in all, I found myself enjoying this episode like never before.
Later, though, in reruns, I realized that it really rubbed me the wrong way by having someone who--so it seemed to me--was somewhat mentally ill living on Walton's Mountain.
Sure. the mountainous area had its share of odd and quirky folks. But Corabeth seemed........somehow, clinically disturbed.
But I watched this episode again last night (DVD), and found more things to like about the episode than to dislike. I even enjoyed the actress' portrayal of Corabeth.
For me, the clincher was my realization that the character of Ike Godsey would, indeed, be someone who could easily fall in love with the emotional mess that was Corabeth. They DO seem to--um--deserve each other. That's one reason I gave this episode 8 stars.
The other reason is the wonderful scenes Ralph Waite has in this episode. His character really shines!
All in all, I found myself enjoying this episode like never before.
