The Waltons· Season 5 · Episode 7
The Wedding (1)
When Mary Ellen announces her engagement to Dr. David Spencer, the family is surprised. On the day of their engagement party, they get an unexpected visitor: Dr. Curtis Willard, looking to take over the practice of Dr. Vance. Mary Ellen is soon hired by the new doctor to help him get acquainted with his new patients, and as a result begins to have doubts about her relationship with David. Elsewhere, Jim Bob begins a relationship with Mrs. Brimmer's niece, Patsy.
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Guest stars
Joe Conleyas Ike Godsey
Ronnie Claire Edwardsas Corabeth Walton Godsey
John Ritteras Reverend Matthew Fordwick
Mary Jacksonas Emily Baldwin
Helen Kleebas Mamie Baldwin
Robert Donneras Yancy Tucker
Nora Marloweas Mrs. Flossie Brimmer
Tom Boweras Dr. Curtis Willard
Robert S. Woodsas David SpencerDebbie Gunnas Patsy Brimmer
Kaiulani Leeas Nurse Nora Taylor
Crew
Lawrence DobkinDirectorClaire WhitakerWriter
Rod PetersonWriter
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