Earl Hamner accepts the Will Geer Humanitarian Award 2015

Earl Hamner is honored at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum with the first ever Will Geer Humanitarian Award.
Please visit our website www.earlhamnerstoryteller.com

[@darleneferree3887]

I'd rather watch a show about a poor family during the depression than all those sex shows of today! It's hard to believe Earl Hamner is that old & so frail today...time has passed so quickly!

[@judyharrell4159]

I can wholeheartedly agree.

[@melaniehorton7728]

Any day 🎈🎉🎉 🎈

[@bertrobinson4535]

I know I watched that show from the beginning never missed a show and started with the Homecomming in 1971 I really miss those days it was a different time and era

[@fredstmoritz]

Time has gone by so fast . However the Walton's is timeless

[@shellyblanchard5788]

That is the way the time is. We need to cheerish each day. Just we grow older we need to let it last as long as. Possible because you never know when it will be gone.

[@shellyblanchard5788]

We don 't know these things when we are kids , but as time goes on, things changes. We need to hold on what we have.

[@95KIPPIE]

I absolutely adore this man! He was one of the greatest storytellers ever! Thank god for the Waltons. It remains one of the greatest family shows to this day.

[@jbolet1545]

Earl felt like family to us, even though we really only heard his voice on The Waltons. The sound of his voice and the way he spoke carried us away to another time each week. No other show has ever brought so much comfort and joy to me, and it all started and ended with Earl!

[@VitalityMassage]

Her daughter hand-made the award! This is what I mean when I say we need to get back to the NATURAL! Get back to our roots! God bless Will and Earl. They gave us so much!

[@dennisyates2904]

We are all aging for sure, truly wish that not be the case but we cannot deny ourselves that we are growing older and we must be grateful for many others are denied that precious gift of longevity. Thank you so much for sharing this moment and the meaning it has with us all as fans and fellow citizens of the world. The Waltons will always have a very special place in our hearts and we have this awesome man to thank for that for it is based on his real life. A life we are blessed that he shared with all of us. God bless you sir for you have blessed us with your stories, love you. Dennis Kendell Yates from Mount Joy, Pa. Sending out love to all of you, always. xxxxx More than a tv show to me, you are all part of my extended family always.

[@cidspimms]

+Dennis Yates Couldn't said it better myself. Thank-You.

[@peggyhill7283]

Godspeed to you Earl Hammer & Will Geer.

[@TheSenior62]

from David Steging: I loved Spencers Mountain, the Christmas Story and the Waltons. Loved the scenes of the Waltons reminded me of my grandparents in Beckville Texas The old country church reminds me of Mt Zion Church in Beckville Texas. Show about faith , family and hard work - could use that today in America.

[@douglasthompson9482]

Thank you for your thoughts....God Bless America always.

[@conniejohnson7384]

Loved Will Geer and "Grandpa walton". I especially loved the mind and person of Earl Hamner. I am just a woman living in a small town who was greatly influenced by The Waltons. All I ever wanted to be was like Olivia Walton. I did my best. we had a farm and 7 children (5 adopted) and tried to live by the values expressed in The Waltons. I wrote to Mr. Hamner and told him of this and we began an email correspondence. Jut a lovely human being. An original and he will be missed. I still watch The Waltons.

[@MsVictoria4ever]

Goodnight Will Geer..😊

[@2Hearts3]

I love the Waltons-- watched every episode through tears of empathy and joy-- and love Earl Hamner, have read his books, listened to his commentaries and interviews, love all of his work. They-- Will Geer, all the actors, writers and crews involved-- made the finest TV show there ever was. Would love to see a play at Will's theater. Treasures all. Thank you--

[@bluestarlighting29]

Truly like say that back 1970s no one was rich. I Watch The Waltons lots times. My parents my family were poor and move around lot. So I know how is be poor even today. Not easy. I love Christmas movie 1 one and all seasons I like thank you Grampa Will he was like my dad father. Grow up about same way. Thank you too. Earl Hammer Jr. Everything. Of The Waltons Mountains. And guy play John Boy he was very special and all actors A plus. I love them all. All these years. God bless them all. I glad put out dvd seasons of The Waltons. I enjoy watching it. I grow up watch was younger age 9 I request it for The Fans love the Waltons much I did. Like said I might be poor but movie show live in are hearts forever. I even got my mom buy dvd. I love help out like Help Hand too the Fans. I truly one them forever years come. Will and gramma was very special like my dad parents. Lots good story. That made me feel good about the show. . God bless Will in heaven all his hard work on the show

[@bettyjeanyoachum186]

I was sooooo! omg! that so moving,I was crying listening to Earl Hamner talk about Grandpa Walton (Will Geer) and then Richard (John-Boy)

[@MsVictoria4ever]

What a wonderful tribute to my favourite TV Grandpa!

[@ispy368]

Good night Earl... you was a dandy! which mean a great one...

[@stevenrantanen9621]

It's a privilege for us to witness this award presentation and acceptance. It is very special.

[@Cojan1]

Everyone at Walton Friends is thrilled for you Earl!!

[@melaniehorton7728]

Still watch the Walton's every chance I get 💚💜💙💃🏿💯🙋🏿💟❣️💝💛

[@bluestarlighting29]

I even name my son Earl but was someone else was my singer from Texas. Earl Hamners jr show lots storys of books and The Waltons so proud of him this Award I always be biggest Fan Forever The Watons. God bless you. Get well soon.

[@ReadingwithMrsInlow]

He was a wonderful man and writer. The Waltons is and will always be my favorite show.

[@brendaharrington636]

Earl Hamner is sickening !! I can't stand to hear him talk! He was soooo unattractive.

[@gacj2010]

I LOVED THE HOMECOMING..ALWAYS WILL ...WATCH IT EVERY CHRISTMAS SEASON ...SO GOOD BECAUSE IT WAS REAL

[@tupelomiss8315]

Another wonderful posting from you ray.its beautiful.Earl is a great man.his voice so distinctive.wonderful writer.such family values.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

Born: July 10, 1923, Schuyler, VA Died: March 24, 2016, Los Angeles, CA

[@ckrtom2]

Very nice; very special. Thank you for this.

[@merriscoghini4980]

I'm glad to have grown up with the program, a little long here & there, but wouldn't have wanted it any other way, teaches one about patience in that! Lol

[@leylaars315]

i send you my love, your films make my live better, thanks from germeny

[@dawneabdulal-bari9313]

Beautiful! How Sweet!

[@toriwolf5978]

Love his stories and his voice

[@mitchellsisler9740]

I love this show. Grew up watching them and l still watch the Waltons and l have been there. Awesome.

[@leoroberts9460]

Rest in Peace Earl , The likes of him I doubt we'll ever see again!

[@barbarapatterson4308]

Good interview with Earl Hammer.

[@noralondon7218]

Hey John boy I love the waltons TV show it was the best respect show of all time and to show people that if you set your mind to it you can make it no matter how hard time were it just how you handle the problem

[@gacj2010]

ITS TOO BAD SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE

[@martynewell1181]

Thanks Earl to tell us of your life stories through The Waltons RIP Earl Hamner

[@Chrille5782]

*RIP*

[@ianmcculloch6839]

Thank-you for the Waltons.

[@Narnian78]

A wonderful video! Thanks for posting it.

[@phillippasteur3904]

Great video!

[@myazstar]

Wow! That was a great heart touching tribute. It couldn't have ended any better than with Richard commending both Earl and Will.

[@gwendefir3566]

Love Grandpa Walton n Earl Hamner

[@johnnowlan2480]

I wish you could have lived for many more years 😌

[@jadeblues357]

I don’t know who else thinks this but I think Richard Thomas did an excellent job at the time Earl Hamner a.k.a. John boy Walton in the Waltons I just wanted to say that the rest of the cast was phenomenal too but after looking at these interviews of Earl Richard did an exceptional job.

[@BlanketyBlank9050]

I just wonder how many of the Hamner children are alive today. Love hearing you growing up. Rip

[@conniecrawford5231]

It’s Geer , not Greer

[@charbaker6564]

Thank you for creating this show that made my childhood wonderful

[@nitashadow2860]

Thank you I watched every Thursday night It helped me with lots going on in my family life. I subscribed and turned on notifications. Thanks from Lutz, Florida USA I'm 57

[@elizabethharrison7306]

The Waltons Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖💖💖💖💖🎶

[@robertbuckner1557]

One of our all time favorites

[@barbarapatterson4308]

With Richard Thomas.

[@docadams7099]

As someone who has diabetes, I just know that Ellen Corby's Grandma is essential to my health! So I guess I'd better watch more of The Waltons, especially episodes with "The Old Woman". If I don't, she may just take the broom to me!

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Ray -- it seems that you were the director for the documentary "Earl Hamner Storyteller" -- do you have any idea where a copy can be purchased now in 2023?

[@MadTracker]

Will Geer and Earl Hamner, though their great storytelling and talent have left us a precious curio of bygone American life through the splendid series The Waltons.

[@1burnman]

Thank you very much Earl roll your wonderful entertainment especially for The Waltons

[@kimmyz]

I'm such a fan of you and The Waltons. Pure genius!

[@ValHemi265]

Best show in the 80s. These kids today would never know.

[@marclindblom9562]

Hearing his voice takes me back to my childhood

[@pR1mal.]

Pardon me for thinking out loud, but one wonders how many people would flip their opinion of Will Geer if they knew that he was A) homosexual, and B) a Progressive. Furthermore, Geer was a member of the communist party. I'm pretty sure that half of the people who profess to "love him" would turn their backs on him if they knew. Doesn't change the way I regard Mr. Geer, though. I hold him in the highest regard. I think the real will Geer was much like the man we saw in the series.

[@65motowngirl]

pR1mal I guess I really don’t give a crap. Especially the gay part. Who cares?

[@pR1mal.]

@@65motowngirl Plenty will

[@jeancoffin121]

Mr.GREER was bi-sexual, not homosexual.

[@patriciadault8983]

Grandma was gay also.

[@7karlheinz]

...and he removed the crust from his bread, too! A Progressive, OMG!!!

[@forumcelebritypodcast]

wow; how cool is this!

[@robinfallentine]

Just noticed this. I loved it.

[@bandaid69]

No mistaking. the voice

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

Earl still has the narrative voice like always, didn't loose it in his old age. RIP Earl

[@markthompson3449]

He passed away the following March. What an awesome fellow!

[@meo21626]

This is so special!

[@IheartHGR]

😭😭😭😅💕💕

[@jeanineberna8458]

There’s such an innocent time, that’s been lost!🥺

[@stacystoltz8722]

Wow

[@kaymathis7894]

🙂

[@marthahumphrey3849]

This brought tears to my eyes.

[@ASHSID]

Will Greer not geer