Airdate: 3/8/79
The new owner of
the Dew Drop Inn, Callie May, happens to be John’s old fame, and with Olivia
away and John getting lonesome, the Walton kids are concerned that their
reunion will escalate into something further. Callie does seem to have an
active interest in reigniting some sparks, but when Ike and Corabeth intercede,
she feels resentful and ashamed and wants to leave town. John persuades her
that there is a happy medium, and he invites her on a trip to Rockfish,
“chaperoned” by his children.
Say it isn’t so!
John: tempted? Well, we’ve been down his road before, in the “John’s
Crossroads” episode, and the result is of course the same: despite have some
natural feelings and longings, he resists the forbidden fruit, bringing him
closer than ever to the ones who matter, both present and in absentia. Guest
actress Dorothy Tristan is remarkably appealing as spitfire Callie – a car race
between her and John is definitely a show highlight.
Subplot:
Noticing bored soldiers on leave from Camp Rockfish, the Walton girls open up a
canteen – a fizzle at first, until Callie suggest changes to make it more
homey.
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