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Classic TV Today · @ustv40
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50 years ago today:
The Waltons
S1E25: An Easter Story (2)
The entire family suffers a crisis when Olivia is stricken with polio. Dr Vance prescribes the accepted treatment, but Olivia does not get better. John-Boy learns of a new treatment practiced by sister Kenny and the family tries it to success in time for the Easter service.
Airdate: 1973-04-19
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12pt9 · @12pt9
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March 25: Walking in on

During a summer vacation on , two young men come across Sandy, a young woman with an injured . While nursing the bird back to life, the relationship between the three deepens. A second girl, the much younger Rhoda (the breathtaking Catherine Burns) is taken in by the trio. Set almost entirely on a sunny , Last Summer (Frank “The Swimmer” Perry, 1969) is one of the most claustrophobic films you may ever watch.

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Will McKinley · @willmckinley
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“I adored him.”
(John-Boy) on co-star (1902–1978)

The Emmy winner as Grandpa on was born .

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Classic TV Today · @ustv40
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48 years ago today:
The Waltons
S3E23: The Song
Sally Ann Harper has eyes for Jason but Ben falls in love with her. Grandpa and John enter a billiard competition at Ike's store
Airdate: 1975-02-20
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