The Waltons

The Waltons· Season 5 · Episode 8

The Wedding (2)

S05E08·November 4, 1976·1h·CBS

While the wedding preparations continue, Mary Ellen finally shares her hesitation to be married with David and as a result, calls things off. As the residents of Waltons Mountain fear that Dr. Willard ran off with the money raised from the hard luck dance, John Boy starts to investigate Curtis' past employment with a mining company and is able to track him down. Upon their arrival back on the Mountain, Mary Ellen and Curtis have a confrontation and ultimately get married by Rev. Fordwick.

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Guest stars

Ronnie Claire EdwardsRonnie Claire Edwardsas Corabeth Walton Godsey
John RitterJohn Ritteras Reverend Matthew Fordwick
Mary JacksonMary Jacksonas Emily Baldwin
Helen KleebHelen Kleebas Mamie Baldwin
Robert DonnerRobert Donneras Yancy Tucker
Tom BowerTom Boweras Dr. Curtis Willard
Nora MarloweNora Marloweas Mrs. Flossie Brimmer
Robert S. WoodsRobert S. Woodsas David Spencer
Debbie Gunnas Patsy Brimmer
Glenn Robardsas The Chairman
Russ Marinas Mr. Bradley
Molly DoddMolly Doddas Miss Lynch

Crew

Lawrence DobkinLawrence DobkinDirector
Claire WhitakerWriter
Rod PetersonWriter

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