All language subtitles for The.Waltons.S08E06.The.Starlet.WEBRip.x264-ION10

Alright, everybody, back
to work, you're not acting now.

Alright, get this truck back.
Let's go.

Excuse me. Careful there.
Hey, watch it, Larry.

Young lady, excuse me,
but we haven't finished.

- We have work to do.
- And we have a movie to make.

I'm very sorry, but the
United States Army comes first.

Has anyone ever told you

how attractive you are
when you're angry?

I've heard that one before.
Excuse me.

There's a...a quality about you

'that I'd love
to capture on film.'

- 'What do you say?'
- I don't know.

I have a lot of friends
in Hollywood

big friends.

They'll beat a path to your door

once they see you
on that screen.

And what's he gonna use you for?

'Erin, you don't know
what you're talking about.'

Daddy, I do.
I've been in front of a camera.

You're not going anywhere.

I knew you wouldn't want
to listen to me, but you better.

Because I have
enough money saved up.

If I can get a job, I'm going.

Don't tell mama
and daddy this

but Barry said that if this
turns out okay

that I have a chance
to get a job in Hollywood.

Wow.

[instrumental music]

[theme music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

(John-Boy)
As World War II ranged
around the globe

the peace and quiet
surrounding Walton's Mountain

seemed even more precious.

Throughout the nation,
Americans worked together

to maintain freedom
and a way of life

that had made
our country great.

Holding down an important job
in a defense plant

was my sister
Erin's contribution

and she highly resented

anything that interfered
with it.

There she is,
our famous lady executive.

Hi, honey.

I'm sorry I'm late, mama, but
J.D. has fouled things up again.

You better not think about J.D.
while you eat.

Women executives get ulcers
just the same as men.

Women are doing most things
men do nowadays.

Not me.

I'm in a very specialized
category, for women only.

Well, I wish I could trade
places with you.

Sorry, Erin, Cindy's got
a long-term contract.

What's old J.D.
been up to anyway?

He has given permission
for a Hollywood camera crew

to come in and do a movie
at Pickett's.

Really? Who's gonna be in it?

Well, mostly J.D.

Which makes no sense at all,
because the film's supposed

to be about women
working in defense plants.

That sounds like a fine idea.

It's about time you all
got recognized for your work.

Might help you recruit
some more female workers.

Well, maybe, but it's really
messing up our schedule.

Every time a director wants
to film part of our operation

J.D. stops everything.

Would it be alright
if I went to see?

You be careful if you do.
You too, Erin.

I hear the Hollywood people
are kind of, kind of wild.

Don't worry, daddy.

I just wish they would finish
so we can get back on schedule.

That's right.
War effort comes first.

Absolutely.

If J.D. wants to star
in a film about women

working during wartime,
it's fine with me

as long as he does it
on his own time.

It was so kind of you
to join us, Jason.

Oh, my, yes.

We know how precious
your time is away from the fort.

It's a camp, Miss Emily.

And having supper with you
ladies is like being at home.

We really wanted
to ask your advice..

...you being an army man now.

It's about the war effort,
don't you know?

'We want to be part of it.'

We've always had a garden,
and so it scarcely

seems as though
we're helping in that way.

We do call it
our Victorious Garden now.

And we thought of applying
for work at the Pickett plant.

But papa never allowed us
to wear trousers.

And then, I read an article
about airplane spotters.

(Emily)
'We are excellent bird watchers,
aren't we, sister?'

(Mamie)
'Indeed, we are.'

Why, we can spot a Scarlet
Tanager at a hundred yards.

And Blue Jays, they're my
favorite. So colorful.

Blue, don't you know?

So, where should
we apply, Jason?

Well, I hate
to disappoint you, ladies

but there really isn't much call

for airplane spotters
in this area.

They need them mostly
on the coast..

...near the big cities,
around the defense factories.

Perhaps around
the Pickett plant?

It isn't likely that the enemy
would be bombing

a mess kit and canteen factory.

If they come, they'll go
for more important targets.

Oh, dear.
We did so want to help.

It's our war too, Jason.

You know, there just might
be something you could do.

And both of you
would be just perfect at it.

Well, at least we're good
for something, sister.

Well, yes.
Whatever could it be?

Well, shall we let
Jason tell us?

Well, it's really very simple

just what you've been
doing here tonight.

(Jason)
'You see, there are men
at Camp Rockfish'

'who are hundreds of miles
away from home.'

Any one of them would love
the chance to visit

a beautiful home
like this and enjoy a meal

like you cooked for me tonight.

You could invite a soldier
to Sunday dinner.

What a marvelous idea.

Oh, why just one?
We could invite several.

Perhaps an entire squadron.

Oh, thank you, Jason. We knew
you'd think of something.

How do you think
we should dress, sister?

Well, I figure light blue
might be nice.

I wouldn't want
to appear frivolous.

[instrumental music]

(Barry)
Alright, sweetie,
now just walk slowly.

And remember the box
is heavy, alright?

And, go.

Start getting lower,
Larry, lower. Good.

No, no, not you, him.
Here we are.

- We getting the tree tops?
- Got it.

- The sky?
- Got it.

Get in the shot, go ahead.

- Follow her around.
- Got it.

Good. The box is heavy.
Act like it. Good.

Gritty real...
kill the shot.

And what do you think
you're doing?

Oh, I thought I was just
supposed to stand here.

You're supposed to stand
over there, behind the camera

out of the shot!

- But it's my factory.
- And it's my movie!

- Barry.
- I..

Thank you. Uh, you'll get
your chance, Mr. Pickett.

Uh, in the meantime, why don't
you just sit over here, sir

in my director's chair
and don't move!

We'll do it again, everybody.

We'll do it until
we get it right.

From the top. We'll be here
all day if we have to.

First positions, please.

(Barry)
Alright, sweetheart. I want
to see some agony, alright?

And sweat. Lots of sweat.
And pain.

Remember, heavy, your arms hurt
and your back aches.

Well, that box isn't heavy.

Can't weigh more
than a couple of pounds.

Quiet, J.D.!

(male #1)
'Roll the camera.'

(male #2)
Rolling.

(Barry)
And, action.

Good, sweetheart, good.
Play the heavy.

Play the heavy. Good.

Easy. Getting too close there,
Larry. Okay.

Get around and...nice shot.

- J.D., I have to talk to you.
- Cut.

Don't bother us, Erin.
We're cutting up a take.

That's movie talk.

Well, that's too bad, because
this shipment is supposed to be

at the Quartermaster Depot
right now.

Well, it'll just
have to be late.

Then, I'll let you explain why
to General Wilson.

He's on the phone
in your office.

The general?
Well, I-I'll be right back.

Get that shipment moving.

Alright, everybody, back to
work, you're not acting now.

Alright, get this truck back.
Let's go.

Hey, careful there.
Hey, watch it, Larry.

Young lady, excuse me,
but we haven't finished.

- We have work to do.
- And we have a movie to make.

I'm very sorry, but the
United States Army comes first.

Has anyone told you

how attractive you are
when you're angry?

I've heard that one before.
Excuse me.

O-o-oh..

[chuckles]

We're never gonna finish this
if she keeps interfering.

We got a deadline to meet.

And I've got big plans
for this factory. Look around.

'Faces of Appalachia.'

'They're gonna be
the backbone of my movie.'

Not if Erin Walton has her way.

Orson Welles wouldn't have
allowed a hotshot

teenage girl to stop him.
And neither will I.

[laughing]

Take it easy on her, Barry.
She's only doing her job.

Don't worry about it, Phil.

I'm a master of persuasion.

[instrumental music]

(male #3)
'"The Misses Baldwin
cordially invite'

'"four servicemen to their home
this Sunday afternoon'

'"for dinner and a musicale'

"featuring the records
of Mr. Enrico Caruso.

Please sign up below."

Now, isn't that nice
of you ladies to do that?

We would've invited more, but
rationing makes it difficult.

Well, we can invite some
every week, sister.

It's our contribution
to the war effort.

Oh, how very patriotic.

And perhaps, I thought
that in that same vein

I might offer my services
to help entertain

our brave young men.

Oh, that's very nice of you,
Corabeth, always generous.

But we're planning a buffet, and
we won't need anyone to serve.

But we'll keep it in mind
in case we ever decide

to have a sit-down dinner
some Sunday.

That is not exactly
what I had in mind.

I thought that perhaps
I-I might recite

the various stories
of the operas

from which your Caruso arias
are recorded.

Oh, I'm sure our young men
have such fundamental knowledge.

They're on our side, you know.

But we thank you, anyway,
dear Corabeth.

(male #3)
'I'm-I'm sure the boys
will enjoy a good'

home-cooked meal and especially
if they get a bit of the recipe.

Anyway, I'll put your notice up
in the Home front Canteen

and, you know, a lot of the
servicemen drop by every day.

Well, we'll be in to shop
on Saturday morning.

And please set aside
a nice roast for us.

We pooled our rations.

Oh, you can count on it.
See you Saturday.

Thank you, Ike.

Come along, sister,
we have much to do.

Instead of a roast,
perhaps we should serve

creamed chip beef on toast.
They say the boys adore it.

Well, we can do that
next Sunday.

[instrumental music]

[knocking on door]

Hello?

Excuse me?

Miss Walton?

[clears throat]

- May I see you a moment?
- I'm sorry, but I'm busy.

I must get these
government forms finished.

Just call me Barry, okay? Erin?

If you don't mind,
I have work to do.

Look, I just want to apologize..

...tonight, over dinner.

I'm sorry, I can't.

Besides, we both have
jobs to do.

I was thinking
if we coordinated our efforts

we'll be out of your hair
a lot sooner.

Well, you should talk to J.D.
about that, Mr. Stone.

Call me Barry.

He's the boss around here.

Oh-ho. Who's kidding who?

Listen, dinner's on me.

Alright?

It'd be a lot easier for both
of us if we were friends.

What do you say?

[instrumental music]

You don't much care
about movies, do you?

I love movies.

I just don't see how they're
gonna help us win the war.

Making mess kits and canteens
may not seem that important

but at least
it's a contribution.

Well, most movies..

...even the entertainment
movies, are about the war now.

We're hoping to encourage people
to do their part.

We're reminding them how
important their way of life is.

There can't be anything
wrong with that.

Well, there isn't.

I don't think it should get in
the way of real war production.

Do you know how many
factory workers in other areas

are gonna see this film?

Thousands. And it's gonna
inspire them to do better.

But what about my workers?

I'll bet you anything
that they become

more productive
than they are now

because they'll remember
that somebody thought

they were important enough
to put in a film.

But we still have work to do
and deadlines to meet.

We can't afford
to lose contracts

because we're
falling behind.

Well, then work with me,
so you won't lose time.

Erin Walton,
you're much too pretty

to be such
a tough-minded executive.

What are you doing that for?

I'm just looking at you..

...as though I were a camera.

'I don't understand.'

You are a natural beauty,
Erin. No.

'And you know more about
Pickett's operation'

'than he does himself.'

I'm gonna feature you
in the film.

I want to give you a chance
to tell the world

what women around here
are really contributing.

In that way you can do more..

...much more for the war effort
than you ever imagined.

Barry, I'm very flattered,
but I just can't.

- 'Why not?'
- Because I don't have time.

What are you talking about?

Let Pickett do his own work
for a couple of days.

I promise that's all
it will take.

Besides.

There's a...a quality about you

'that I'd love to capture
on film. What do you say?'

I don't know.

I have a lot of friends
in Hollywood

big friends.

They'll beat a path to your door

'once they see you
on that screen.'

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

- There she is.
- About time.

She did call, John.

She has a right to have
some fun now and then.

- But with a Hollywood director?
- Why not?

Her work might be important,
but it can get awfully dull.

Believe me, I know.

What do you think?

You wouldn't wanna hear
what I think.

Did he offer you
a screen test?

Mary Ellen, it's even better.
He wants me to be in his movie.

Oh, mama, isn't it exciting?

(Olivia)
'What about your
production schedule?'

You sounded a lot different
last night.

That's because now
we can do the film

without falling behind schedule.

Barry has explained to me
how important this film would be

and I just couldn't
turn him down.

Gosh, I have to do my hair.

Will you help me with it
after I wash it?

- Of course, Miss Walton.
- Okay.

My room is the one
with the star on the door.

[laughing]

Barry.

I don't like it, Liv.

(Olivia)
'What're you gonna do,
lock her up?'

She seems to be running around
with some pretty fast company.

Oh, don't worry about Erin.

Her head might be
in the clouds

but she's got her feet
firmly on the ground.

Barry.

Are you really gonna be
in the movie yourself?

I sure am.

And don't tell
mama and daddy this

but Barry said that
if this turns out okay

that I have a chance
to get a job in Hollywood.

Wow.

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Why are they setting up
in your office, Erin?

Well, because Mr. Stone
has decided

to feature me in his film.

After all, it is about
women workers.

But-but I thought they was gonna
shoot in my office today.

Well, I think they
changed the schedule.

They'll be in here later.

Well, J.D., there are some
contracts here that I think

you should look over and there
are some bills to be paid

and some letters to answer.

'And there's a production report
from the OWP'

'that you should check out.'

You usually do all this, Erin!

'Mr. Stone says I'll
be very busy this morning.'

Well, I'll be in here working
all day on this stuff.

Mr. Stone and I figured out
a shooting schedule

that will finish them up
in only two days

and then we can get back
to business.

You mean,
I'm not gonna be in it?

Oh, of course, you are,
but later.

(Barry)
'Miss Walton,
we're ready to roll.'

Um, J.D.,
your hair's falling off.

Hmm?

[instrumental music]

When the Pickett Defense Plant
first went into war production

there weren't very many women
working here.

But as more and more men
were drafted

we got busy recruiting women
from all over Jefferson County.

- And, cut. Nice job.
- Save the lights.

- Is that all?
- For here.

We'll record some voiceover
for your narration later.

We'll see you
at the assembly line.

We'll follow you
in a minute, alright?

We're moving
to the assembly line. Let's go.

- Barry, can I talk to you?
- Sure.

What? Something wrong?

I think it's a mistake
to use her, Barry.

What're you talking about? Look,
we're getting the work done.

What are we gonna do
with all these scenes?

Well, have you ever heard
of the cutting room floor?

We don't have to use any piece
of film that we don't like.

So, you are manipulating
that poor girl..

...giving her
all kinds of false hopes.

This is the most important film
I've ever made.

So, just cut
the moralizing, Phil.

You know something? I'd never
cast you as a preacher.

You're lousy.

[instrumental music]

Are you ready for me yet?

No, Mr. Pickett, uh,
we'll let you know.

Let me see.

We have Mr. Caruso's
recording of, uh

Tosca, Rigoletto

Aida and Carmen.

What else do you think
we should play?

The "Hut-Sut Song" and
"Mairzy Doats And Dozy Doats."

I beg your pardon?

I asked Elizabeth,
and she said the young men

would like those selections.

Well, I don't think Mr. Caruso
recorded those...arias.

Sister, what do young men
talk about these days?

Well, the same things Jason
does, I suppose..

...and, of course,
martial subjects.

They are of the military now,
you know.

Then they shall want
to hear about papa's adventures

in the war
between the states.

I'll just get out
his journals.

And we'll get out papa's saber
and polish it.

A capital idea, sister.

Ah..

Perhaps one of the young men
could carve the roast with it.

Oh, ho ho, what fun.

[instrumental music]

I wish the fashion experts would
make up their minds on hemlines.

Hairdos also. Does it have to be
just the way it was today?

Well, Barry says
it has to match or something.

If you don't hold still, your
fingers will match your nails.

If you were in Hollywood, you'd
have experts to do all this.

Are you gonna go?

Not after working my way
up at Pickett Metal.

I don't think
it would be very smart.

At least you'd
find some men there.

The ones here are either
too old or too young.

- Or married.
- Or too like J.D.

[chuckling]

Maybe you should go back
to the hospital, Mary Ellen.

- They have interns there.
- I'm just restless.

Seems like there's lots
happening these days

but none of it's
happening to me.

If I knew a director who could
get me into movies--

Elizabeth.

You told me not to tell mama and
daddy, not Mary Ellen and Cindy.

Not many girls
get a chance like that.

I'd go in a minute
if it weren't for Ben

and my little friend here.

Then we could go visit you
when you're a star.

I don't think mama and daddy
would like that idea much.

That's putting it mildly.

She's gonna leave sometime

they're just gonna
have to get used to it.

It depends on
why she's leaving.

And going to Hollywood
is not a very good reason.

You clear on everything?

I say my line, and then go over
to the ladies and pass out soda.

That's perfect.
Phil, you ready?

Excuse me.

Did you shake up one of those
bottles like I asked?

Just like you said. It'll squirt
all over the county.

Then we'll get
a reaction from them.

Ladies, we ready?

Good.

Roll the camera.

(Larry)
'Rolling.'

And action, Erin.

A job at Pickett Metal
isn't all work and no play.

'Every day the ladies congregate
here to talk and laugh.'

- How are you gonna cut that in?
- Mind your own business, Phil.

[screaming]

Great shot! Excellent.
You get that, Larry?

No! I can't see a thing.
There's gunk all over the lens.

What are you saying?
Are you kidding?

- Look at it.
- Ah!

Sorry, we'll have to go
from the top again.

[women groaning]

- So much for surprises.
- Yeah.

(Barry)
'And action, Erin.'

And now, I'd like
to introduce to you

the head
of Pickett Metal Products.

Without this man,
none of this would be possible.

Mr. J.D. Pickett.

Thank you, Erin.

We are very pleased to be a part
of this movie film..

...uh, I-I mean documentary--

(Barry)
Cut. You're a natural, J.D.
Thank you.

Alright, that's a wrap.
Let's load this equipment up.

[instrumental music]

Barry, we're ready to move.

Alright.

Erin, thanks so much
for your help.

Listen, if you ever come out
to the West Coast

just give me a call,
look me up.

Here's one my cards.

Do you really think
I could do something out there?

Well, it's a crazy business,
huh, Phil? Anything can happen.

Yeah. Crazy town too.

You're very lucky to be living
in a spot like this.

You might not say that
if you'd been here forever.

(Barry)
'Don't listen
to this character, Erin.'

Like most assistant directors,
he's a bit sour

on the rest of the world.

We're late, Barry.
Let's go.

- Thanks, Erin.
- Thanks.

Well..

[instrumental music]

You might do good
in love scenes.

Take care.

[music continues]

(Mary Ellen)
'Are you sure he isn't just
interested in you?'

I've read movie magazines about
directors and casting couches.

Oh, not Barry. He's almost
old enough to be my father.

At least you'd be going
into it with your eyes open.

Sure, I would. Besides,
I'm still in love with Ashley.

You haven't heard
from him lately, have you?

No, his ship is somewhere
in the South Pacific.

I guess they don't have
too many mail boxes out there.

Also, Ashley would probably
come back to the West Coast.

And if he did, I'd be there.

I see. So, it isn't just
a movie career you're after.

Of course not. I also wouldn't
have to give up my war work.

How do you figure that?

Well, why don't you just
stay here and listen

while I explain it
to mama and daddy?

[instrumental music]

We've been waiting for you
to get back from your walk.

- Want some pie?
- Looks good to me.

Your prosperity is becoming
quite evident, Mr. Walton.

I've got to find
some way to keep my pants up.

That's why firemen wear
red suspenders.

Well, Mary Ellen,
that joke is older than daddy.

Why is everybody
picking on me?

What's this?

- Here, allow me.
- "Bunny.."

"Barry Stone, Director,
Hollywood, California."

He gave that to me
this afternoon before he left.

I'm glad that Hollywood bunch
moved on.

I didn't even meet them.

I'll introduce you to them,
mama, when you come to visit me.

I want to go to Hollywood.

- You what?
- It's not just to be in movies.

I'm certain I can get a job
in a defense plant out there.

Well, we get letters every day
looking for qualified workers.

'If I got a swing shift, I could
visit studios in the morning.'

Barry said he'd get me an agent
and can use him as a reference.

And what's he gonna use you for?

You don't know
what you're talking about.

But, daddy, I do.
I've been in front of a camera.

Mama, this is my chance
to do something exciting.

Erin, this could change
your whole life.

And it could ruin your life too,
young lady.

You're not going anywhere.
Forget it, and that's final.

I knew you wouldn't wanna listen
to me, daddy. But you better.

I have enough money saved up and
if I can get a job, I'm going.

Come back here young lady.
Erin! Come here!

John. It won't do any good
to talk to her now.

It sure won't.

She's not making any sense.
Someone's got to talk to her.

You don't know what it's like
to live here at our age.

'You've got each other.
It's your whole life.'

Erin's is just beginning.

Liv, has everybody gone crazy?

The whole world has.

It isn't easy living
in these times.

Especially if you're young
and have dreams of the future.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

I thought I heard
somebody up here.

I couldn't get to sleep.

I started thinking about
these movie magazines

that I'd stored away
up here.

I remember when you used to
look through those

and talk about being
in the movies or on the stage.

These were my dream books.

Clark Gable, Jean Harlow,
Carole Lombard.

They were all my own
secret friends.

- Sounds kind of silly now.
- Not really.

Everybody dreams about romantic
and glamorous things

when they're young.

- I know I did.
- About being an artist?

Partly.

Mostly, I dreamed about a city
where I could study art.

Paris. I used to read
everything I could about it.

I even studied French
for a while.

It's kind of sad to think
of the way Paris is now.

Yeah, it hurts.

But back then, Paris was
making history with its art.

I used to dream about
studying with a famous painter

and living in a garret

and maybe even meeting
a dashing Frenchman.

- But you met daddy instead?
- That's right.

And then I found
I had another dream all along.

Your father, and all of you.

I thought I'd forgotten
all about this.

But now, all of a sudden,
it's all coming back to me.

Mama, I have a chance
to go to my Paris.

Erin, nobody can take
your dreams away from you.

Or stop them from coming true,
if they're strong enough.

But you're too young
to be going 3,000 miles away

'all by yourself.'

[instrumental music]

(Ike)
'Now, let's see.'

'We've got the roast
and the potatoes, the corn'

the coffee, the butter,
and...five pounds of sugar?

We simply have to have it
for a baked Alaska.

'Papa loved it so.'

(Mamie)
'Papa was a soldier,
don't you know?'

Yeah. Well, it sounds
awfully fancy.

And sugar is awfully scarce,
you know.

And the soldiers probably
never heard of it, anyway.

I mean, I never did.

(Corabeth)
'Mr. Godsey, please,
do not judge others'

by your own shortcomings.

It is truly
an exquisite dessert.

I shall be happy
to loan you my own recipe.

Oh, we have one, Corabeth.

We call it our
Baked Alaska Recipe recipe.

Oh, you do?

You'd be surprised
what a touch of papa's recipe

will do for a baked Alaska.

Or for most anything,
for that matter.

(Ike)
'You know what, ladies?'

With recipes like that,
five will get you ten

that your dinner and musicale
will be a tremendous success.

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Erin?

You the one who wanted
to go to lunch. Come on.

I'm sorry. Look at
some of these letters.

They're just a few
of the ones I've gotten

from defense plants
in California.

I called one this morning.
You know what they said?

They'd send me
money for transportation

find me a place to live and
I could start work next week.

That is if I decide to go.

No kidding?

And I'll tell you
something else.

They pay a lot
more than J.D. does.

This one says that
they provide child care

for women with children.

Oh, a lot of them do,
and free health care

paid vacations and bonuses.

It sounds good. Now if you can
just convince mama and daddy.

That's the hard part.

Erin, you really let things go
when that movie outfit was here.

I've been having to do
all your work around here.

That's good, J.D. Now you
won't miss me when I'm gone.

I certainly won't,
and the sooner the..

When-when you're gone where?

(Erin)
'To California.'

- But you can't.
- Yes, she can.

Stay out of this, Mary Ellen.
You're always causing trouble.

Now, Erin, you listen to me.

J.D., I think I'll give you
another week.

I-I-I'll give you a raise, 10%.

Uh, no thanks, J.D.

Twenty percent.

- Thirty.
- Sorry, J.D.

Well, Mary Ellen,
let's go to lunch.

- Mind if I take these?
- Sure.

I'd like to look
at them again, myself.

I-I can't let you do this, Erin.
You're making a big mistake.

By going to lunch?
Oh, don't worry, J.D.

(Erin)
'We're not eating
in the plant lunch room.'

- That would be a mistake.
- Bye-bye.

[telephone ringing]

Hello?

[door bangs shut]

Erin, you come on back here!

Hello, general.

[instrumental music]

It sure is nice to come home

on the weekend to a cheerful
family supper.

We're sorry, son.

Erin has some wild idea
about going to California.

I've heard all about it.

In fact, that's all I've
heard about since I got home.

Maybe Mary Ellen
can talk her out of it.

I don't think she'll
be the one to do that.

She's just as stubborn
as Erin is about this.

I'll go with her.

17-year-olds can work
in defense plants now.

I can do that till I
join the Air Corps.

There's a simple matter of
finishing high school first.

Then you can go
to the moon if you want.

I just might try that someday.

Hi, everyone. We have great
news, something really special.

You don't have to worry about me
going to Hollywood anymore.

Well, I'm glad to hear that.

That's right, because I'm going
with her. John Curtis too.

(Erin)
'We called an aircraft company
near Los Angeles this morning'

and they want us both
to work for them.

They're finding a place
for us to live nearby

and have a child care center
for John Curtis.

(Erin)
'Mary Ellen will work
in the health department.'

She'll make twice what she's
making at Pickett's.

(Mary Ellen)
'Erin will be in personnel at
three times her salary here.'

On my spare time,
I'll call Mr. Stone.

I've sent him a special delivery
letter telling him I'm coming.

Don't worry,
I'll keep an eye on him.

We better go,
we have many things to do.

We'll tell you all
about it later.

[Erin and Mary Ellen singing]

* California here we come *

* Right back where we
started from **

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Well, do you think I
should bring this one?

If you've got room.
I've always loved it.

Would you look at
all this stuff?

Maybe I should just buy new
things for John Curtis

when we get there.

Well, California's climate
is a little milder

so maybe you should wait.

I remember when I was packing
to go to Hawaii.

I don't think any of us
will ever forget that day.

I remember you
had second thoughts

about taking John Curtis
away from the Mountain.

(Mary Ellen)
'I thought he
should grow up here.'

Are you sure
you really wanna go?

I don't want you
to go because of me.

We can always
come back after the war.

Mama's gonna miss not having
her little grandson around.

Daddy too.

(Mary Ellen)
'I suppose we should've gone
to church with her today.'

I suppose. But we have so
much to do and we work all week.

I hope Grandma Floyd
gets along without me.

- The others too.
- I know what you mean.

No matter how impossible
J.D. is to work with

I can't help but feel sorry for
him and worry about the plant.

You sound like you're not
quite so excited about going.

Well, I am.

It's just real hard
to leave things behind.

We'll have each other.

And Mr. John Curtis.

[knocking on door]

(Erin)
'Come in.'

I usually get to spend some time

with John Curtis
on Sunday mornings.

You're welcome to him.
Maybe we can get something done.

May be my last chance
for a while.

Daddy, I want you to
understand why we're leaving.

It's not because
we don't love it here.

We feel we should do something
different with our lives.

I guess I'm getting
used to the idea.

It's just always hard to see
the young ones leave the nest.

I understand that feeling
more every day..

...now that John Curtis
is growing up.

I just want you to know
you're always welcome here.

Thank you.

Or you can stay
if you change your minds.

Thank you.

[instrumental music]

Now, come on,
let me get out of here.

Come on, son,
let's go for a walk.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Sister, I do believe
we have been stood off.

That's stood up, sister..

...and it appears
that you're quite right.

They could at least
have called their regrets.

I thought the army
made gentlemen of them.

The army only makes
gentlemen of officers, sister.

How unfair.

The enlisted man
has a perfect right

to become a gentleman too.

You don't suppose
an alert has been called?

But, of course!

They must have been
confined to the fort.

What a shame.

All that food and punch
will go to waste.

Not necessarily, sister.

Splendid idea, sister.

Since we can't depend on
the younger generation anymore

we'll have
our own party.

To the past, dear Mamie.

When men were men.

And ladies
were glad of it.

[instrumental music]

- Jason.
- Ike.

Now, like I told you in church,
nobody's signed up.

Word got out that
the Baldwins were

a couple of little old ladies
and nobody wants to go.

[dramatic music]

Hi, sergeant,
what are you up to?

I'm looking for four men
who are looking for a good time.

[chuckling]

You mean
that invite there?

Forget it.

Well, let's put it
this way..

...either you enjoy
a nice dinner today

or sweat out a lot
of extra KP next week.

Now, any volunteers?

[piano music]

May I have this dance,
Miss Emily?

I would be
honored, sir.

Oh, my. Isn't this
wonderful, sister?

Such gallant
young men.

I do believe the army does
very well with the enlisted men.

Such fine gentlemen.

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

Sweet Billy, what are you
doing down here?

Oh, just waiting a pretty piece
to talk to you.

I had to go over
to Rockfish.

Yeah, well,
Ronie sent me.

Sam and Lady Plumb drank up all
that cod liver oil last night.

'I don't know
what possessed them'

'cause I ain't got
no stomach for it.

Don't worry, there's plenty more
where that came from.

I'll give you enough
for six months.

(Billy)
Whoa. Wait,
don't run off yet.

I got a whole
list of things.

Ronie needs some iodine
and some sterile bandages.

Seems like a day don't go by
what Sam gets himself a sliver

or scrapes a knee
or something.

And Jimmy Jenkins'
come down with the croup.

He's been chewing mints...and
going around with mustard packs.

But Grandma Floyd
told him about you

and I'm supposed to take him
some medicine back.

You're reading that list.

I sure am. I-I wrote it.

Ronie's learning me to read
out of that book you give me.

'You done a fine job
up there, Nurse Mary Ellen.'

Ronie sure took
a shine to you.

All us folks up there has.

[instrumental music]

J.D., this is the OWP form.

You might wanna look at it
before you sign it.

I'm sure it's
just fine, Erin.

Oh, E-Erin, my offer of
a pay raise still stands.

Well, thank you, J.D.,
but I've made up my mind.

Sit down a minute,
will you?

I think you're
making a mistake.

Fact is, it's gonna hurt me
more than it is you.

I'm sure you can find
another assistant manager.

But not one that everybody likes
the way they like you.

You'd be surprised
how many of the folks here

been telling me they
don't want to see you leave.

I know, they've told me too.
I'll miss them.

Erin, I hate being nice.

I really do, especially to you

'after all the pain
you've caused me.'

But the truth is, without you
Pickett Metal Products would be

in the salvage business by now

and don't you think
I don't know it.

Well, that's not true, J.D.

For all my bragging about
who runs things around here

I know who's really in charge.

I was hoping someday to make you
a partner, expand the business.

- You were?
- Absolutely.

Erin, I want you to stay on.

'And I want you to know that..'

'...there will always
be a place for you here.'

Thank you, J.D.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[door closes]

Mary Ellen.

I just came by to see how you
were doing on your last day.

Oh, it's less than that.
It's my last 15 minutes.

It's hard leaving a place you've
practically lived in, isn't it?

This dump? No.

But I still feel bad
about leaving mama and daddy.

I know.

I feel a little bit
like a deserter.

[telephone ringing]

Pickett Metal.

No, Bess, I can't.

Because if I bend
the schedule for you

I'll have to do it
for everybody else.

Goodbye.

The voice of authority.

I know.

And in Hollywood
I'll just be one among many.

Or a starlet.

I wonder about that.

'Sweet Billy,
Ronie Cotter's brother'

he came by the house today to
pick up some more cod liver oil

for the Beasley kids.

You're going to miss
those people, aren't you?

I didn't even get a chance
to say goodbye to them.

I'll call Barry and tell him
we'll be a few days late.

'You don't have to do that.'

I can't tear you away
from those people so suddenly.

I thought you wanted to
get right to Hollywood.

Few days won't hurt.

Operator.

[whirring]

[telephone ringing]

Phil Baker here.

Hi, this is Erin Walton.

- 'Oh, hi, Erin, how you doing?'
- Fine. Is Barry in?

No, I'm sorry, he's not.

I understand you're
coming in to Los Angeles.

Yes, I am.
With my sister.

(Phil on phone)
'To work in a defense plant?'

Mm-hmm. How did you know?

This town's full of females
working in aircraft factories

at night and trying to get
into pictures during the day.

Oh, well, Barry said he
could get me in touch

with some people
in the business.

Yeah.

That's old tall-tale
Barry for you.

Promise you anything
to get the job done.

Anyway, he's gone
for a couple of months.

(Phil)
'Out shooting
a new documentary.'

'I'm here editing the one we
just finished, in the meantime.'

Then I guess it'll be alright
if we're a few days late.

Now listen, Erin...
I should level with you.

You're not gonna be
in this film very much so..

...don't count on it
to get you another part.

I see.

Thank you.

[instrumental music]

- What do you think?
- Oh, that's so cute.

Here they come.

Alright. Places, everybody.

You sound like
a movie director.

(all)
Surprise!

[clapping]

I'm afraid we're the ones
that have the surprise.

We're not going.

I suppose you
wanna know why.

Sure do.

You're messing up
our surprise party.

There's even more reason
for a party now.

(Jason)
Well, it's nice
to have you back.

Erin and Mary Ellen
returned totheir

important work
in our community.

It was years later when
my sister finally did

come to Hollywood.
She visited me and my family.

And we spoke fondly of the
one film in which she starred.

(Jim-Bob)
'Hey, Elizabeth, what do you
think about people who get'

'going away presents
and then don't leave?'

(Elizabeth)
'They ought to give 'em back.'

(Erin)
'How about that
stationery, Mary Ellen?'

(Mary Ellen)
'I'll write a letter tomorrow.'

(Erin)
'Jim-Bob, I'll let you use that
perfume you gave me any time.'

(Jim-Bob)
'Goodnight, Erin.'

(all)
'Goodnight everybody.'

[theme music]

[music continues]