Road To Avonlea: The Reflections of Colleen Dewhurst

In this video, Colleen Dewhurst fondly recalls her experiences on Anne of Green Gables and Road To Avonlea. She reveals her fondness of Patricia Hamilton, and what characteristics she admires from Marilla. Includes her most memorable clips from Avonlea.
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[@KindredSpiritJosh]

I melted watching this! Colleen Dewhurst didn't play Marilla Cuthbert......she was Marilla!

[@cmjcj2ktn]

Colleen steals EVERY scene she's in. All she has to do is roll her eyes, and I die every time...

[@jukeboxbrain1271]

Heavens, yes! I'm watching Anne of Green Gables again and am more impressed than ever with Colleen Dewhurst's performance.

[@debifambro1039]

I love her.

[@thomasnorman9536]

Yes her eyes are beautiful I know somebody that has eyes like her it is a t h r i l l being with her watching her eyes and other parts love her in Ice Castles

[@jimred5700]

@@jukeboxbrain1271 Her and Megan are incomparable.

[@johnpotter5628]

I love her so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolrennick7942]

Absolutely loved Colleen Dewhurst. She definitely WAS Marilla. I too cried when she died

[@narayaniji8699]

Every time I see Colleen Dewhurst speak, I become so deeply calm, like everything is going to be okay. I feel as if she must have been a very wise Native American woman in a past life who is very connected to the Earth.

[@castalia60able]

I miss Colleen Dewhurst when she passed away I cried because her talent appealed so deeply to me. She was "mother earth" whom I looked up to. RIP dear Colleen.

[@mrs.6546]

Catherine Lopez Hm. Mother Earth... yes, indeed. I do deeply agree. I loved her deeply.

[@johnpotter5628]

Yes

[@jasondoary6057]

Colleen Dewhurst was the Best Marilla Cuthbert and always will RIP Colleen

[@robinblankenship117]

I watched these Anne of Green Gables shows years ago. Loved them. The ensemble were impeccable! Colleen Dewhurst has always been a favorite actress. Unmatched. ❤❤

[@MrJack4uall]

Collen Dewhurst was an exceptional actress. Miss Her so much !

[@Kindzia_muzyka_zyciem]

Ja również, polubiłam bardzo ją jak już 1 raz obejrzałam film o Ani z Zielonego wzgórza, cudowne aktorki i świetnie grały

[@aliciacoburg155]

My neighbor who died three years ago looked and acted exactly like Marilla, I loved her and I have always felt a connection with Colleen because of this.

[@user-yz2iw3ti9k]

Delightful! I am sure she must have appreciated your appreciation.

[@Onigirli]

@@user-yz2iw3ti9k And I for one appreciate your appreciation of their appreciation

[@JJKSeattle]

God, I miss that woman's talent...to me, Colleen was one of the "giants."

[@mrs.6546]

John Koch I feel the very same ny dear... the very same... a kindred spirit indeed. RIP Colleen Dewhurst!

[@robynm7221]

A class act indeed! You could always see the little girl she was in her eyes and when she smiled, she lit up the room every time! A kindred spirit dearly missed. 🌹💐

[@shiannamariestentt]

Ha ha! Yeah she really was! I’ve only seen it in interviews, but holy crap!

[@1234lavallee1]

I absolutely love Colleen Dewhurst...her deep raspy voice...the way she held herself...an that infamous laugh...she excited me and made me love her all the more for those qualities...a great actress

[@yildirimakin3767]

My words exactly✨

[@orianacottard8432]

I will always remember Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla and miss her for what she was. Surch a wonderful woman. May her soul rest in peace

[@adriantomes9655]

I am from Poland. I watched it during my childhood and I love this series, its atmosphere of a remote Canadian province, I grew up on a similar one in Poland. Great roles by great actors.

[@nawgra8455]

Ja też 😉

[@jonathankieranwriter]

Dewhurst: one of our unique geniuses. In addition to playing Marilla so indelibly, she would have (I believe) been incomparable playing author Terry Pratchett’s Granny Weatherwax-the stern, moral, austere (but secretly tenderhearted) “chief witch” in Pratchett’s renowned Discworld series of stories. It’s fun just imagining her in the part. As Marilla and so many other characters on stage and in film, however, she was and remains a marvel. We lost her too soon.

[@lorianne4608]

I simply love Colleen Dewhurst

[@Wildcock23]

Her lovely and raspy voice was a perfect match for her late ex-husband George C. Scott… could you imagine listening to the two of them in a verbal argument? Must’ve been something!

[@amnamohamed1253]

Such a beautiful movie… the entire series. It has remained one of my most favorite movies ever since I first saw it in the 70s. I believe it should be a pert of the rites of passage for every young girl. It leaves you with a joyful sense that the world is still capable of goodness and honor, integrity and loyalty, kindness, and most of all, love.

[@brad349miller]

I wish i could go back to the 90s and watch it all over again for the first time. Miss those days.

[@nocomment2468]

She made the perfect Marilla… practical, unadorned, strong-willed, perceptive, dry, and so loving under the wasp-ness.

[@Agui007]

Golden age actors like Colleen and Patricia are nearly all gone now which is so sad.

[@jonathankieranwriter]

Never saw the later Avonlea episodes. Grew up on the original miniseries, living 5 miles from the Canadian border. The Green Gables books were famous and I can say that, when the CBC and PBS collaborated to create this enduring work of art, people in our region waited for it like a Grand Event and were enraptured when it turned-out to be so excellent.

[@Lurker1979]

When we first meet Marilla we think of her as a old hatched, then we find out its all a shell and she has a very warm heart who cares for the people around her. Only a very talented actress could pull that off.

[@mrs.6546]

Oh how I truly loved this very dear lady, and even though she has passed on, I still carry her in my heart of hearts... she may not have been in my life personally, and yet through her portrayal of Marilla Cuthbert, she most certainly was! I looked to Marilla as a role model almost. She embodied in that character, my own Great Grandmother, and my Granny Kate; and so I truly related to Colleen Dewhurst... what a kindred spirit we have all lost.

[@manosmac2]

I first "met" Colleen Dewhurst in an old John Wayne movie called "The Cowboys". Her part was a small one, but I thought she was brilliant, and any time after that, I became very excited when I saw her name in movie or television credits. A great actress!

[@mrs.6546]

Yes, indeed! Colleen Dewhurst & Jackie Burroughs, (who played Hetty King, in Avonlea), are most definitely amongst my very favorite actresses. These 2 ladies enriched my life in childhood, & in adulthood! I am forever grateful to them, and Megan Follows, as well; #rolemodelsandkindredspirits

[@SR-iy4gg]

I remember that movie. I always thought she was like a female version of John Wayne. Kind of like Katherine Hepburn---a twinkle in her eye, a quick smile/grin, and a "tough, ol' bird," but lovable.

[@ekajobava6256]

I love green gables so much.

[@user-rc7wm7ib5e]

SHE(Colleen) was Such a great ACTRESS.PERFECTION AT ITS FINEST.RIP COLLEEN.❤️😎BOB

[@angelad.8944]

I miss these women!

[@luditebreaker5065]

I learn something from her. That's growing into your age. Accept it and love it.

[@darkbubblepenguin9865]

RIP Colleen Dewhurst the world 🌎 will miss your Acting

[@shellyb2100]

i love Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuhtbeter in Anne of Green Gables

[@vvelvettearss]

i havent even seen the whole movies or series but this was so heart warming! Love how she and Pat talk about each other ^_^

[@rowanaforrest9792]

Some of these clips are from one of my favorite episodes of the Avonlea TV series (made after the movie, I believe). It's called "The Materialization of Duncan" in which first Rachel Lind and then the ladies of the sewing circle keep unintentionally hurting Marilla's feelings about being a lifelong spinster. It's a marvelous episode in turns heart wrenching, poignant, and funny (Marilla really has a great sense of subtle, understated humor).

[@SR-iy4gg]

@@rowanaforrest9792 The movies were in the 80s. The show started right at the end of the 80s, like 1989 or so.

[@lorianne4608]

I love Marilla!

[@robertgrant1837]

It's funny I suppose but as a guy, I quite enjoyed this show, I think because it was a period piece. And I love the Canadian scenery, and yes I believe it was shot on Prince Edward Island so still part of Canada. And yes it's a pity that she and the guy that played her brother has also passed away

[@rebeccahooper7968]

one beautiful lady and actress god rest your kindred spirit soul

[@MegaNFer81]

Lovley; RIP Colleen; you were a wonderful actor; wish I had been old enough to have enjoyed more of your work.

[@mrs.6546]

MegaNFer81 you still can! I do! ☺

[@davemartin8409]

Amazing actor.

[@michaeljonesdougherty.209]

Collen dewhurst i really liked her in anne of green gables

[@TheRuthyc]

When Ronda Rousey gets old, she will look a lot like Colleen Dewhurst. When they both smile, there is a strong resemblance!

[@sullivanentertainment]

+Ruth Ann Castillo you're right!

[@TheRuthyc]

+Sullivan Entertainment Thanks a bunch!

[@cassiateixeira2720]

Como eu "amo" essa atriz. Só soube de sua morte há bem pouco tempo, mas mesmo assim continuo amando e admirando.

[@MrS98VAC]

She was great in When A Stranger Calls (1979)

[@frankpetersen6624]

She played a wacko in that Stephen King movie. Very versatile actress. Always plays more the villain I noticed.

[@rubylace9963]

@@frankpetersen6624 Dead Zone? I need to see it

[@frankpetersen6624]

@@rubylace9963 yeah I think you can even find a clip of her in that movie here on KZbin. She was in this other 80s movie called Ice Castles where she gives a great performance. She’s always yelling and drinks and smokes too much. If you love Colleen Dewhurst you will love her in this too

[@rubylace9963]

@@frankpetersen6624 I will definitely give it a watch. There is no other actress quite like her. Thank you

[@frankpetersen6624]

@@rubylace9963 yeah I woundnt steer you in the wrong direction hon. If you have peacock network app she’s in a great Alfred Hitchcock episode. What I love about Colleen is that she’s an extremely versarile actress. She’s gone from playing a pristine character to a crazy yet fun, drunk lady which is very shocking though she she’s got the acting Chops to make you believe she can pay these very different characters. . It’s what always made myself love her that much more!

[@MegaNFer81]

Young when she was alive; love her so much from Anne and Boy Who Could Fly..... watching movie with parents before we went to PEI; Dad couldn't place name with face.... Marilla DID have a beau back in day... had she married Mr. Blyth Gil and Anne never would have gotten together (or have there been a Gil)!

[@rubylace9963]

I forgot about the Boy Who Could Fly!!

[@dandare2586]

Colleen's body of work is her legacy

[@alexandrebertrand-lafleur3114]

Marilla and Rachel from Anne of Green Gables!

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

I think Marilla is based on LM Montgomery s grandmother. I always see her as Marilla when i read the journals😊

[@maximuscaligula]

She did a great job as the haunting demonic voice of the arch-demon Pazuzu in the Exorcist IIII, scary enough to rival Mercedes McCambridge's performance in the original. You can tell just by listening to her talking how right she would be for that part. Also odd how her Pazuzu was up against George C. Scott, her twice former husband.

[@jamesstrum1849]

One of the best movies I ever saw Colleen Dewherst in was Dying Young with Julia Robert's.

[@luxbeci2]

Great

[@jenniferrobinson1006]

Where can I see these scenes?? I’ve never seen these before!

[@hayliedlr]

On the tv show Road To Avonlea

[@iloveTRUMP]

Oh I love her too!!! What show is this??? I don’t remember this part of Marilla and Rachel’s life in either Anne of Green Gables or Anne of Avonlea!!! I want to see this!!!

[@sullivanentertainment]

This is from Road To Avonlea. There are 7 seasons and a Christmas movie. You can watch here: www.gazebotv.com/road-to-avonlea and you can learn more about the series here: www.roadtoavonlea.com/

[@iloveTRUMP]

@@sullivanentertainment thank you I finally found it!!!!

[@jonathankieranwriter]

Oh ... the wonderful Colleen would have made the quintessential Granny Weatherwax in an American adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels.

[@maryknox2847]

dog at massage parlor

[@rebeccahooper7968]

1991 she died

[@oopik0059]

That is Sarah Polley at 1:44.

[@sshelget]

What is this program (film/movie?). It’s not Anne of Green Gables but what is it? I’d like to watch it.

[@sullivanentertainment]

Hi! Road To Avonlea. You can watch on our site: www.gazebotv.com/road-to-avonlea

[@engineeringartist4801]

I saw Ms. Dewhurst today on a 1970's episode of The Big Valley. Typically she plays the role of a stern, rather gruff character. But interestingly it was so long ago, even with grey hair I thought, "Hmm, she's actually rather attractive". So after a little digging I found a few rare, early photos of her. And yep, sure enough... she was beautiful back then.

[@pinkosmondfan]

Of course. She's stunning in this video here, so she must have been the same when she was younger.

[@raquelsmith6385]

What movie is she talking about? Just wondering 'cause I think I haven't watched it before but I want to. Can anyone tell what movie she's talking about?

[@heatherschmidt6254]

Raquel Smith it's called Avonlea...

[@raquelsmith6385]

Just Avonlea?

[@heatherschmidt6254]

Raquel Smith yes

[@mrs.6546]

Well, she was in the Road to Avonlea series; but, she was moreso in the wonderful, also critically acclaimed movies of Anne of Green Gables, as well as the movie Anne of Avonlea. Go to the Sullivan Entertainment website, and you'll be able to purchase these movies, as well as the Avonlea series. I promise you'll not be disappoointed! Every once in awhile, you can also find these movies & the series on Amazon, Ebay, and in stores that sell dvds.

[@lissettesbloom8223]

Which series is this? I saw the Anne of Green Gables 3 part series but don’t have this part.

[@sullivanentertainment]

Road To avonlea, the spinoff of Anne Of Green Gables. It's 7 seasons. available here to watch digitally: gazebotv.com/product-detail/23439 and also on DVD from Shopatsullivan.com

[@martinatscherner6861]

where are these scenes from?

[@moodyboobsjanna]

Martina Road to Avonlea

[@martinatscherner6861]

Janna Brock Thank you!

[@mrs.6546]

Also check out Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea, in addition to the Road to Avonlea series! I promise you, you'll not be disappointed a bit, and its worth every penny! These dvds are all amongst my prized possessions! 😍

[@123dennishallowell]

Is this part 3 of the AOGG series?

[@sullivanentertainment]

Road to Avonlea is a seven season tv series, a spin off of AOGG. The third part of the Anne of Green Gables series is Anne of Green Gables The Continuing Story.

[@jolajanuszewska]

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