Original subtitles

Carl, I'm doing the best I..

Well, you should see the kind of help I got around here.

Carl, I'm on my way with it right now.

Easy, what the hell are you doing?

I told you to load this truck an hour ago.

Well, Rose fixed me a sandwich, and then--

Are you working for me or are you making racers?

Now, get this loaded now!

[dramatic music]

Oh, no. Oh, no.

Oh, no.

I might be able to fix it, daddy, but it'll take a while.

With your broken arm? This motor is ruined.

I don't believe this.

I don't believe this!

I think a vacation would do you a lot of good.

I'm not talking about a vacation, honey.

I've cut my last piece of lumber.

I'm through.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

(John-Boy narrating) As the Second World War raged on in Europe and the Pacific

those of us on Walton's Mountain

were adjusting to the quickened pace of wartime living.

Our family was enjoying a degree of prosperity

previously unknown

but our changing fortunes were bringing changing values.

And so it was to my father

whose strength had always been an unquestioned source

of assurance that the pain of doubt

and uncertainty would come.

Easy, get off your butt.

Just taking a rock out of my shoe, John.

I think I got a blister.

- C'mon, let's go here. - It's all set, daddy.

Good, son. Get to that Army order.

We're already a day behind. Let's go.

- Sure thing, Mr. Walton. - Come on, Easy.

- We better get started. - It's a hot one, ain't it?

Come on.

[instrumental music]

[dramatic continues]

(Rose) 'Cindy, what d'you hear from Ben?'

(Cindy) 'I got his letter today. He sends everybody his love.'

(Mary) 'How's his life in the Seabees?'

(Cindy) 'He misses the home cooking.'

(Elizabeth) 'I hope he doesn't get a funny haircut.'

- He might even get a tattoo. - Don't say that.

Oh, a big red rose would be lovely.

Or maybe even a battleship.

I won't live with a tattooed man.

- Jim-Bob has a tattoo. - Blabbermouth.

- You have a tattoo? - I don't wanna talk about it.

- Oh, show it to us, Jim-Bob. - Show us, Jim-Bob.

Whoa! Whoa! Hold it down.

Let's have some peace and quiet around here, please.

John, put some more food on your plate.

That's not enough to keep a bird alive.

This is plenty for me, Rose.

I'm sure glad you were able to stop that truck, Daddy.

It took me forever to reload it.

(Mary) 'Could've been a lot worse.'

I don't know how, we keep getting further behind.

I might be able to fix the clutch until we get a new one.

Hmm, I don't know, son. It'll probably take you forever.

Most parts aren't available.

(Jim-Bob) 'Well, I'll start on it tomorrow, anyway.'

(Mary) 'Daddy, aren't you gonna have the peach pie?'

- I just made it this afternoon. - No, thank you, honey.

John, why don't you call it a day and get some rest.

Wish I could, Rose, but I still got a lot of paperwork to do.

(Erin) 'I've never seen him pass up a piece of pie before.'

He looks tired.

I know how he feels. I got a problem too.

(Cindy) 'It can't be that bad.'

I have to build something for a dumb school project

and I don't know what to make.

Build a flower box with some geraniums in it?

It'd be really easy.

(Serena) 'Or a dollhouse?'

You've got to be kidding.

Hey, what about a racing car?

A racer? Now, you're talkin'.

(Jim-Bob) 'Yeah. You could build one for the Soap Box Derby.'

What's that?

That's a big race, every year in Ohio.

If you win in your hometown you go to the finals.

- You think I could do that? - 'You could try.'

I was gonna do it one year except I had the mumps.

(Erin) 'You wouldn't have wanted to be seen in public, Jim-Bob.'

He looked like he was storing nuts for winter.

I think I got the plans around here somewhere.

Hey, great.

Well, that's one problem solved.

Now, if we could just solve daddy's.

[intense music]

Hi. How's it going?

This isn't gonna be too easy, Jeffrey.

- Nobody ever said it was. - Jim-Bob?

Oh, hi.

Look, my bathroom drain's all plugged up

and I wanna take a bath. Can you help me?

Okay. Just let me finish this. I'll just be a minute.

We got all the wood we need, that's for sure.

You know, you're not gonna be able to build all these parts

yourself so we'll have to get some of them second-hand.

So, we'll need four wheels, two turnbuckles

some cables and some pulleys.

(Jeffrey) 'How about the steering wheel?'

We could use the wheel of the tricycle in the barn.

Might be kinda rusty, though.

(Jeffrey) 'Can I use it?'

(Jim-Bob) 'Maybe we should look at it, make sure we can use it.'

Okay. I'll get it.

I thought you were gonna take a bath.

I'm waiting for Jim-Bob to fix the drain.

Yeah, well, that don't make me no never mind, John Walton.

Maybe I oughta take my business somewhere else

where they can handle it.

That's a good idea. Why don't you do that?

I can't stand the aggravation.

Sorry you had to hear that, Mary Ellen

but business is business.

This late order is slowing down my whole operation.

Well, daddy's working night and day to try and keep up.

Yeah, well, night and day isn't good enough.

Not if he can't keep me supplied.

How do you feel, daddy?

A lot better if I'd get these orders outta the way.

I brought you something to eat.

Thank you. I'll eat in a while.

You really should put something in your stomach.

You seen Jim-Bob? He's supposed to put a new belt on the joiner.

'I'll get him.'

I'll leave this here in case you change your mind.

Okay.

- I got the steering wheel. - Good.

What do I do now?

Jim-Bob, I'm not gonna wait all day.

What did I do with that frame design?

Jim-Bob, daddy's waiting for you in the mill.

And he's not in a very good mood.

I better hurry up.

Come on, I have as much experience unplugging drains

as most plumbers.

- How's it going? - Okay, I guess.

Let old Easy Jackson take a look at them plans.

Maybe I can help you out.

Then again, maybe I can't.

I'll see you later, Jeffrey.

Jim-Bob, as soon as you've finished that

help Easy with that delivery to Pickett's, alright?

I worked on the clutch, but now the accelerator's sticking.

Daddy, we need a new truck.

We need a new everything, but there's a war on, remember?

I'm going over to Murdock's.

What the.. Where's Easy, Jim-Bob?

Easy, what the hell are you doing?

I told you to load this truck an hour ago.

Rose fixed me a sandwich and then Jeffrey needed my help.

Are you working for me or are you making racers?

Now, get this loaded now!

Jim-Bob, give him a hand and don't hold him up.

[instrumental music]

What happened? Jim-Bob. Where's Jim-Bob? Jim-Bob?

Jim-Bob, are you alright, son?

[intense music]

How bad is it, doc?

Except for a simple fracture and a mild concussion, he's fine.

Looks like I have to give up arm-wrestling for a while.

(doctor) 'That arm will take time to mend.'

Mrs. Willard, I expect you can keep an eye on him.

- D'you wanna see him again? - 'Only to take the cast off.'

You take it easy. Don't try to do too much.

- Okay. - Thank you, doc.

- Come on, son, let's go home. - Bye-bye.

[instrumental music]

Oh, Jim-Bob, look at your arm.

Well, there's no need to make a fuss over me. I'm okay.

(Jason) 'You shoulda gotten the Purple Heart, Jim-Bob.'

I-I'm sorry, Jim-Bob. I feel really terrible about this.

- You've got to get some rest. - I still got one good arm.

Don't bother to argue. Nurse's orders. To bed.

I-I'm sorry, John.

Easy..

...you're fired.

Yes, sir.

I don't know if you ought to have done that.

You need all the help you can get.

I don't need that kind of help. Let's go look at the mill.

[intense music]

What a disaster.

My joiner, my best power saw, ruined.

Can they be fixed?

It's gonna need new parts. I'll never get them these days.

'You got a lot of orders?'

Yeah, and I can't even fill 'em.

What are you gonna do?

Clean up this mess and go to the co-op

see if we can borrow some machinery.

That sounds good. Let's get busy.

Well, I'm sorry to hear that, John.

I'd let you have equipment if I could spare it

but, well, I can't. Not just yet.

Yeah, I was afraid of that.

Everybody we've talked to has said the same thing.

Listen, why don't you try with the Army supply depot?

They might be able to give you some help.

Already been over there.

By the time they get through the paperwork it'd be too late.

I got a big order to get out and no time.

Thanks anyway, Joe.

Listen, I'd love to help you out if I could, but, well, I can't.

Alright, Joe.

Good afternoon, ladies.

- Hi. - Hi, Corabeth.

Oh, I have just heard of Jim-Bob's misfortune.

Please extend to him my heartfelt condolences.

He doesn't want to be fussed over, Corabeth.

Men are such silly stoics. Being ill or injured

is no fun at all unless you can complain

and get a little attention.

Well, little boys are taught not to cry.

That's where it all starts.

What's going on over there?

Mr. Godsey and Jeffrey are having a business conference

to which I have been happily excluded.

Soap Box Derby?

Well, that's fine, but what has it got to do with me?

I'm getting to that.

See, to be in the race, I need a sponsor.

Yeah, but does that cost money?

Maybe a little.

But the sponsor gets to put his name on the racer.

Oh, yeah?

And if I make it to the finals then people from all over will

know about Godsey's store.

Hey, that's not a half-bad idea.

I can see myself in the newsreels.

Uh-huh.

- Will that be all, ladies? - That's it.

Mary Ellen, as a close relative

I feel it my duty to point out to you

that John has not been looking at all well lately.

He's been working too hard.

Ah, well, the pressures of the world at war is too much

with all of us.

I'm hoping I can get him to slow down.

- Come on, Serena. - You want me to get Jeffrey?

Oh, no, I wouldn't interrupt the meeting.

Big business, you know. For Mr. Godsey, that is.

- Bye-bye, Corabeth. - Bye.

- I thought you'd like the idea. - So, when's the local race?

There isn't one, but there could be if you started it.

Now, wait a minute.

You expect me to promote a race here on Walton's Mountain?

(Jeffrey) 'Why not? It'd be good for business.'

See, all you have to do

is write to the All-American Soap Box Derby at Akron.

You know what?

You're a pretty shrewd young man.

I knew you'd know a good deal when you saw one.

I know that, but that kind of equipment's hard to come by.

Especially now.

Can't you use Sarver's influence?

He's a big shot. Just ask him.

New equipment's frozen. The government gets it all.

I think you just have to face it.

You can't fill all the orders we've placed with you.

- I'll find a way. - Finish this job..

you're on now, if you can. But I'm gonna redistribute

the rest of your orders to the other mills.

Now, wait a minute You can't do that.

It's not my decision, it's Matt's. He told me this morning.

Just until you get your mill back in operation.

What good's that gonna do me if I don't have any work?

[phone ringing]

Thank Sarver a lot for his support, alright?

This sure beats barracks life.

Too bad daddy's in trouble, though.

Glad you were able to get a furlough.

I wonder how Ben's doing.

(Rose) 'I hear those Seabees are a pretty tough outfit.'

Ben will do alright. He's pretty tough himself.

This is the time of day where I miss him the most

when Virginia's asleep and everybody's just sitting around.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

I know, but it can hurt too.

Hey, Jeffrey, you decided what color you're gonna paint it?

- I thought maybe white. - How about blue?

No, not blue. Pink.

(Erin) 'Pink? For a boy's race car? I think it should be yellow.'

- 'I still say blue.' - 'Not blue. Green.'

- Green? Green is too ordinary. - Yellow's not ordinary?

(Jason) 'Tell you what, Jeffrey.'

I think you oughta paint it fire-engine red

with a big white stripe down the side.

I still say blue.

Jeffrey, you can paint that car any color you want.

I'm not sure anymore.

I think I can make delivery.

(Jason) 'Your gonna be able to put the mill back in time?'

I've been out at the old mill. I think that saw will do the job.

Not with that old thing. It'd take forever.

Me and pa started with that saw. It'll do the job or else..

I forgot how back-breaking this work was.

At least we're making some headway.

It'll be in shape for the Air Corps, that's for sure.

Oh, no. Oh, no.

Oh, no.

I might be able to fix it, daddy, but it'll take a while.

With your broken arm? This motor is ruined.

I don't believe this.

I don't believe this!

Daddy.

You know what?

I quit.

I-I-I quit.

That's it.

I quit.

[instrumental music]

- How's it going, Jeffrey? - Okay, I guess.

You want me to help you put that screw in?

I can do it.

I still got one good arm, you know.

The book says I'm supposed to do it by myself.

Well, you are. Everybody needs a little help, now and then.

I don't mind helping you. I'd enjoy it.

Thanks just the same.

I'm supposed to tell you it's time to get ready for bed.

I'd sure like to finish this.

Well, if you hold it and I turned the screwdriver

you'd be helping me, not me helping you.

Hi, honey. Come, sit down.

I can't sleep.

I remember when you couldn't sleep when you were little.

You'd come out here and you'd curl up with your mama and me.

Next thing I knew I'd wake up back in my own bed

with the sun shining through the curtains.

You know, your ma and me would be sitting here

late at night. Sitting real close together.

We'd look up and there you'd be and you'd snuggle in right

between us somehow, you'd get right in there.

And you'd never let me take you up to bed till you were asleep.

If I'd try to take you up too early you'd say

"No, not yet. Daddy, not yet."

- Daddy, are you alright? - Oh, sure, honey. I'm fine.

'What are we gonna do about the mill?'

You know, all my life..

...I got real upset if there was no work.

When I was younger, I'd take it out on grandpa.

I'd start yelling at him and he'd give me a hard look

and he'd turn around and walk away

and I'd see him walking down the road

with a fishing pole on his shoulder.

Few hours later, he'd come back with a peaceful look on his face

couple of bass on a string.

He'd come up to me and say, "Son..

"we've got a roof over our head. We're not starving.

That's all that counts."

Well, he was getting older and probably a lot more tired

than he ever let on.

'You've always been the one who's had to make ends meet.'

Mm.

You know, you're grown now. You've got your own work.

So does Erin.

Jason and Ben are in the service.

'Pa's gone.'

'Ma's off visitin'.'

Liv is over at the hospital with John-Boy.

Daddy, do you know what battle fatigue is?

'I've seen it a lot at the hospital.'

Soldiers who've been in combat too long.

There's nothing wrong with them physically.

'They're just exhausted, like you.'

Well, there's a cure for that.

Just sit back and...enjoy.

I think a vacation would do you a lot of good.

I'm not talking about a vacation, honey.

[inhaling deeply]

I've cut my last piece of lumber.

I'm through.

- Isn't love grand? - Yes, but time-consuming.

It's the same letter she was writing to Ben last night.

- How much can you write? - You'd be surprised.

I'm trying to get this done so that you can drop it off

for me on your way to work.

Alright, but only if we can read it first.

* The morning bird does sing, does sing, does sing **

- Good morning, everyone. - Good morning, John.

How are you, honey? Good morning.

Rose, what's for breakfast? I'm starved.

Sit down and find out.

And how are you two this morning?

- I'm fine. - Good morning.

- What are you up to? - Throwing food.

- Did you sleep well, daddy? - I slept wonderfully.

Did anybody notice what a nice day it is outside?

Thank you, Rose. Where's Jason?

The boys are out doing their chores.

Well, I was gonna take him up on his offer to go huntin'.

What's the matter? I say something wrong?

Or doesn't anybody like rabbit stew around here anymore?

Pass the bread, will you, honey?

Jason, Jason, just take a look at that.

'Just look at the way the sun is coming through that tree.'

Isn't that beautiful?

It's been a dog's age since we've been up here, daddy.

You know, pa taught me to hunt in these woods

when I was just a little boy.

Many a time, we'd come home empty-handed but pa said

"That didn't matter.

"There's nothing like a walk in the wood

to show a man what's important and what's not important."

Right.

It'd be nice if there was some snow on the ground.

It'd make it a lot easier to track.

Daddy.

It's yours.

You remember the day John-Boy shot that bear?

- Don't let him go, daddy. - He saved my life, you know.

I thought we were gonna have rabbit stew tonight.

Oh, don't worry about that old rabbit, Jason.

That was his first hunt. He was no bigger than Elizabeth.

I remember. You were hunting turkey.

That's right, that's right. and we found one, a big one.

And I said to John-Boy, "Take it, son."

And he got that old turkey right in his sights

and the old turkey stared back at him.

and they stared at each other for a while.

And then John-Boy put down his gun.

He felt like a real coward that day.

- Until he shot the bear. - That's right.

What a day that was.

Pa and me came up here and looked all over

for that turkey for about a week, never could find him.

- But I'll tell you a secret. - Yeah?

I did find him one day on the other side of the mountain

and I had him cornered and I had him in my sights

and he stared back at me just like he stared at John-Boy.

Far as I know, he's still wanderin' around these woods.

"Here, the spinner cap is placed outside the third set of washers

"between the locknut and the wheel?"

Well, that's starting to look like a real racer.

If only I can get this wheel on so that it would spin.

Well, let's have a look at the directions there, huh?

Aha, well, now, that doesn't look too difficult.

Your washer is the key there. You see, that's the trick.

Now, what you want to do is put your washer on here

and then you mount your wheel like so.

Now, then, you got your two more washers here, you see.

There you go. Now, you want to get your spin-nut going.

There's your..

You see? Now after that goes your locknut.

Your grandpa wasn't very handy so I had to learn

a thing or two. Well, I've got to do my woman's work now.

That's going to be a mighty fine car, Jeffrey.

It really is.

It's just like the old days, isn't it?

Sure is, honey.

We'd go fishing and then you'd tell me stories about old Joe.

Yeah, you think we'll snag him today?

I don't know that I believe in a 10-foot catfish anymore.

Old Joe's not 10-foot. He's much bigger.

He's grown since I first told you about him.

You don't believe me, Elizabeth?

I believe you.

Yeah, well, you know, I hear lately he's been

he's been eating fishing boats for supper

and fishermen, especially little fishermen, for dessert.

Well, then, I think that we had better get

some better fishing equipment because he can break

these fishing poles right in half.

Elizabeth, there was a time you used to believe me.

Well, I still like it when you try.

Come on, let's go catch that old Joe.

- After you, my dear. - Thank you.

- Hi, Ike. - Hi, John.

Gee, I'm sorry to hear about all that trouble at the mill.

Ah, that's behind me now.

Ike, how about a little game of pool?

I'd like to, John, but every time I get started

somebody comes in and then I gotta stop.

Let Corabeth run the store.

She's not here. She went into Charlottesville this morning.

In fact, she's been there twice this week buying perfume

for the perfume counter. I don't understand it.

Sounds like she needs an excuse to get out of the store.

Remember the old days, Ike. We played pool.

'You'd close up the store. Pa would rack them up.'

we'd get out a jug of the Recipe and we'd play till suppertime.

Yeah.

Well, that was before I was married to Corabeth.

But you got to admit, she's made this place shipshape.

What do you say, Ike?

- I don't know. - That old jug still around?

Rack 'em up.

- Here you go, John. - You're up, Ike.

How much to bet?

Boy, do I feel hot today.

[intense music]

How much you owe me, Ike?

I think I owe you 50 cents.

Right after this shot you're gonna owe me the store.

Just watch.

Mr. Godsey, I want to know..

...what in the name of Jove is going on?

I decided to take the afternoon off.

Hi, Corabeth.

John, please, I am speaking to my husband.

Corabeth, could I have my cue ball because it's my shot?

This is a respectable establishment, not a pool hall.

Corabeth, I sincerely request that you give me the cue ball

because if you don't, John is going to bankrupt us.

Godsey, you shock me to the very core.

We're drinking too.

You got any nice cigars in this place, Corabeth?

Out of here, both of you, this minute.

Boy, I know when I'm not wanted, Ike.

Out!

- Keep going. - And do not come back!

[phone ringing]

- Hello? - 'Jason, this is Corabeth.'

Um. I was wondering, is Mr. Godsey over there

by any chance?

No, he isn't. I thought maybe daddy was over there.

Oh, dear.

'What's the matter?'

Oh, well, I'm afraid I've done a terrible thing.

I ordered them both out of the store today.

But I thought surely Mr. Godsey would've returned by now.

- Daddy hasn't come home either. - Oh!

Where on earth do you suppose they are?

Well, if they didn't say anything to you, Corabeth

they could be anywhere.

Oh, dear, I feel like such a fool.

I had just returned from a very unsuccessful shopping trip

in Charlottesville, only to discover that they

were playing billiards.

'I'm afraid that they had been drinking'

'some of the Baldwin Recipe as well.'

Perhaps, I spoke a little too vehemently.

I wouldn't worry about it, Corabeth.

They'll be home soon enough.

Well, if you see Mr. Godsey, please tell him

that I spoke in the heat of the moment.

'I will, Corabeth. Bye-bye.'

Thank you.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chattering]

You know, you're alright, you know that?

(Ike) * For you're a jolly good fellow *

(John) * For he's a jolly good fellow **

No you're a..

(John) * For he's a jolly good fellow **

Jason Walton, why didn't you come in earlier, son?

- How are you, boy? - Hey, Ike.

Ike? Ike?

Corabeth called. She's looking for you.

Oh, she's a pretty lady. You should take me to her.

We've gotta get you straightened up

before we take you home, Ike.

He's in no condition to see Corabeth right now.

Wait a second. I only had two drinks.

(Jason) 'Ten-hut. Forward march.'

Hut, two, hut, hut.

- Hut, two, hut, hut. - Come on, Ike, stay in step.

Hut. Left.

- Left. - Left.

- Left. - Left.

Hut, two, hut, hut.

Stay in step there, Private Godsey!

Hut, two, hut, hut.

Squad, halt!

You see, they should've taken us into the army, right, Ike?

If they had taken the two of us in the army

the war would be over now.

If you two decide to join up

I hope they don't send you to Camp Rockfish.

He'd be our sergeant.

Now, just a minute, young whippersnapper.

We may look like two old geezers but we got

a lot of vim and vigor left in us...still.

That's right, boy, we'd show them a thing or three.

As a matter of fact, would you like to see

how it was done in the First World War?

(Ike) 'Yeah. The big war.'

- Yeah, go right ahead. - Ike, are you ready?

- Are you gonna be the sergeant? - I was then and I am now.

- And I'll be the private. - Okay, are you ready? Come on.

And attention. About face.

Come on, come..

Let's show him, come on. Right. Face.

- Forward march. - I ain't going in that water.

You said you'd follow me anywhere, Ike.

I said I'll follow you but I ain't going in.

- I'll follow you, alright? - Okay.

(John) 'Now, watch this, here we go.'

Ten-hut.

About face.

Forward march.

[all screaming]

[Ike and John laughing]

Who's got the soap?

Listen, you all, I-I got something to tell you.

I've been going through a tough time lately.

'I guess I haven't been very happy.'

But that's alright. Those things happen.

'It's just that I don't bounce back as quick as I used to.'

That happens when you get older, you know?

There's nothing wrong with acting like a kid

once in a while. You gotta find a way to blow off steam

when things get too much.

But...enough is enough.

I mean, I got Ike in all kinds of trouble tonight.

Corabeth sure had a few choice words for him

when he got home, but Ike hardly listened.

- He'll be alright. - I almost drowned your brother.

But even more important than that I-I've noticed the look

in your eyes the past few days.

I don't wanna hurt you. I don't wanna confuse you.

'So, I just want you to know I love you all very much'

'and I'm still your dad and I'm going to be your dad.'

I'm not saying I'm not gonna act silly once in a while

but..

[sighing]

I'm too old to change.

Tell you what, I'll make you a bargain.

I won't quit on you, if you don't quit on me.

John, what are you gonna do?

I don't know.

I know you'll probably say no, but J.D. has offered you

a job at Pickett's.

That's right, honey, I'd say no.

Oh, I-I guess I, I'll probably get up tomorrow morning

and go out to the mill and clean it up

and hunt around for some new machinery

and get back in business.

It won't be easy, but you'll all be around to help me.

Yeah, that's what I'm gonna do.

Welcome back, daddy.

[everyone laughing]

[honking]

- Hey, that's nice. - Nice?

I mean, you know, it's really, I mean, it's really great.

[honking]

'Jim-Bob loaned me his horn and hood ornament.'

Really classy.

It steers easy and it's got good brakes.

That's great.

- Is there something wrong? - No.

Well, as a matter of fact, there is something the matter.

Did I spell the name wrong or something?

Oh, no, no. You spelled it right, Jeffrey.

I got a letter from the All-American Soap Box Derby

people in Ohio and..

What did they say?

The race has been postponed this year because of the war

but, uh, I-I'm sorry.

They aren't gonna even have it at all?

No, but they'll have it next year and then you can enter.

- If the war's over? - Well..

But you did a really great job. That's what's important.

What's a racer without a race?

Well...I mean, it looks sleek and great

just sitting there, you know.

Well, if you like it and it's got your name on it..

...then you should keep it.

Well, but..

Here, Easy. Hold that up there for a minute.

I heard you was back in business, John.

Got a long way to go before I can say that.

Well, you ain't quit. That's the main thing.

I, uh, I'd like to help you get going.

- You would, huh? - Yeah.

Easy, I'm not sure I can pay anybody for a while.

Well, I figure I owe you for the work I didn't do

when I was here before.

Maybe Rose could make me a sandwich every now and then.

Maybe.

How'd you hear I was back in business?

Old Joe Murdock told me.

All the folks are glad you're back, John.

Is that right?

[car approaching]

That's right.

Come on, Easy. Get to work.

J.D.?

Sure glad to hear you're rolling again, John.

Well..

Here's your first order.

I appreciate this, J.D., it's gonna be a long time

before I can fill any orders.

Well, that may be, John, but after doing business elsewhere

I'd rather deal with you even if it means I have to wait a little

You just let me know if you need anything to speed things up.

Well, J.D., how about some manpower and some equipment?

Oh, well, I don't know about that right now, John.

'I'm pretty hard put to keep my own plant going'

'but I'll surely see what I can do.'

On to victory, John.

Oh, Ben, don't hang up yet. It's so good to hear your voice.

I'm just about running out of quarters.

Besides, there's a group of guys here waiting to use the phone.

I can't wait to see you this weekend.

Is daddy there?

No, he's still working in the mill.

He's trying to get things back together again.

Don't tell him I'm coming. We'll surprise him.

'I won't.'

Oh, I love you, Ben.

Virginia loves you.

- We both miss you. - I miss you both, also.

I'll be seeing you soon. Goodnight, honey.

- Goodnight, Ben. - 'I love you.'

Keep your shirt on, sailor.

It's not the end of the world, Jeffrey.

- Leave me alone. - Life goes on, you know.

Now, things are bound to get better.

Well, they can't get any worse.

You're a help.

Hey, Jeffrey, Ike's here to see you.

Come on.

Hi, Jeffrey.

- Are you ready for the race? - What race?

Well, the First Annual Walton's Mountain Soap Box Derby

Time Trials Race, that's what race.

Every racer has to have a racing scarf.

- And don't forget the gloves. - You gotta have goggles.

Certainly looks like he's getting ready.

But I thought there wasn't gonna be any race.

Just because the Derby's been postponed

that doesn't mean we can't have one..

- But it won't be a real one. - 'Oh, sure it will.'

You got to test your racer before entering the next one.

(Rose) 'Sure, Jeffrey, you've got to make sure it works.'

Just like the time trials at the Indianapolis 500.

Racing against time.

(Jim-Bob) 'Well, what are we waiting for?'

Nothing. Let's go.

Hey, wait for me.

Alright! We're all ready down here!

Okay, nana.

Do I fire the gun first or pull the rope first?

Oh, no, fire the gun and pull the rope.

'Driver ready?'

On your mark.

[gunshot]

Go, Jeffrey, go.

[honking]

[playing "William Tell Overture" by Rossini]

- Let's go, Jeffrey. - Come on, Jeffrey.

(Ike) 'There he goes.'

[honking]

[honking]

(Elizabeth) 'Come on, Jeffrey.'

(Ike) 'Hey, come on, Jeffrey.'

(Elizabeth) 'Come on, Jeffrey, faster.'

- Come on, here he comes. - Come on, Jeffrey.

Okay, come on, now.

- Alright. - You did it.

On behalf of the Godsey Store.

Whoo!

[honking]

Hold it now. Hold it, now, everybody. I'll be right back.

(Ike) 'I've got something right here.'

Okay, quiet, everybody. Quiet, everybody.

Now, I've got a presentation.

On behalf of the Godsey Store I take great pleasure

in presenting this trophy to the winner of the

First Annual Walton's Mountain Soap Box Derby Time Trials

Jeffrey Burton.

[everyone cheering]

- Alright. - There you go.

- Gotcha. - Now, everybody tickle the boy.

Hi, there. How's the truck doing?

Doing good. Easy found some parts over at the junkyard.

One of them sandwiches for me?

You help yourself. We're having a picnic.

Well, what's going on here?

- Ben! - Surprise, daddy.

- Good to see you. - Good to see you too.

Brought my buddies along with me to help.

We needed all the hands we could get.

What's going on?

Looks like a barn-raising to me, John.

Except it's not the barn we're raising it's the mill..

I borrowed tools from the base.

- It's a surprise! - I can't believe this.

It would've taken me weeks to get this kind of work done.

It's our way of saying thanks to somebody

that's always been there for us.

That's right, John. I'm not an old skinflint all the time

especially when I can't do business without your lumber.

Matt Sarver's no skinflint either he sent you a new joiner.

- I'm about to faint. - Oh, we need a speech.

- Speech. - Speech.

Come on. Come on. Come on, John.

Well, I can't believe all this. I don't know what to say..

...except that I guess with friends like you all..

...and this family I got..

...there's just no way a man's gonna give up.

[applause]

(Jason) 'Nice to have you back, daddy.'

(John-Boy narrating) Thanks to the efforts of friends and family

the mill was soon back in operation.

My father, armed with a renewed sense

of purpose and confidence continued to serve

as a source of strength and assurance in the days to come.

(Serena) 'Elizabeth, are you sure there's a 10-foot catfish'

'in Drucilla's Pond?'

(Elizabeth) 'I'm sure.'

(Serena) 'Did you ever see it?'

- 'No, but it's there.' - 'I don't believe it.'

(Jim-Bob) 'Will you girls be quiet? I'm trying to get some sleep.'

(Serena) 'How d'you know, if you've never seen it?'

(Elizabeth) 'Cause daddy told me. Goodnight, daddy.'

(John) 'Goodnight, honey.'

[theme music]