The movie The Family Holvak proved so popular on television that it was thought that it might make a good Walltons like television series. Unfortunately the Reverend Holvak played by Glenn Ford was killed in the first film, The Greatest Gift. Never mind Ford was resurrected for the series.
This film Long Way Home was taken from the first two episodes of the TV series
and it was not as good, not even close yo as good as the original film. In addition to being a country preacher Ford and wife Julie Harris now also have a farm as well.
They also have one naive son in Lance Kerwin who helps a convict played
by David Carradine escape from a road work gang. Carradine who is the best
thing in this story spins a real good line, but I refuse to believe Kerwin could be
that gullible.
Sadly the series didn't last. But this was not a good example or at least I hope it
was not an example the YV series had to offer.
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