"The Carousel" is one of the best Waltons episodes I have seen that doesn't feature Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, or everyone's favorite Richard Thomas, as John Boy. The Carousel is Cindy Walton's personal quest to find who her real parents are after she finds out that she was adopted. Dreams begin to haunt her, and memories long hidden away in the depth of her mind begin to come back. Her road to finding her true roots is a ling, twisting path. Along with the seriousness of Cindy's journey, we see conflict arise between Elizabeth and Drew's relationship when Drew stays with the Waltons for a short time. This lighter drama, along with the heavier events of Cindy's journey, accompanied with a haunting music score make "The Carousel" an excellent example of the greatness of The Waltons. Also, listen carefully to a funny reference to a great comedy classic, "Abbott and Costello in Hollywood."
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