For the past few weeks, I've been enjoying an episode or two a day of the Christy series. Since I borrowed it from my mother after Easter, I am trying to watch it as quickly as possible while still savoring each episode. Here are some of the things I have been dreaming of since watching the first dvd:- Long, full skirts with a sweeping train
- Fields of wildflowers
- Cooking over a fire
- Living in a rustic cabin
- Teaching school in a one room schoolhouse
- Wearing my hair like Christy does in the above picture
- Ribbon and lace trim on pristine white blouses
- Long, rambling walks through the woods
- Homemade watercolors made from plants
- Eating and reading by candlelight
- Long, white nightgowns
- Dangly earrings
- Fences and gates made from branches
- Persimmon orchards
- Drawing sessions in a meadow complete with watercolors and an easel
Has anyone watched the Christy specials (A New Beginning and A Change of Seasons) that followed the TV series? Are they worth it?
I've never seen the TV series other than a stray episode, but I have seen the movies. I like them, but it will probably depend on how loyal you feel to Kellie Martin, Tyne Daly, etc. I liked seeing Christy's story brought to a close....IIRC, the original series didn't finish the story. The series and films are on my Netflix queue...I haven't seen them for a while, so my memory could be a bit rusty.
ReplyDeleteSo funny you posted this, I just started rereading the book yesterday evening!
They are very good but they were done by a different producer and they have actors other than Tyne Daly and Kellie Martin in them.
ReplyDeleteChristy is one of my all time favorite books. It was the first "big" book I had my daughter read when she was old enough.
I used to be quite obsessed with the Christy TV show. I used to own all the episodes. The movies were "satisfying" because it did bring the story to a close but i don't think they were as well made as the TV shows.
ReplyDeleteI liked the doctor best and he stayed the same. The TV Series was best, but the movies are worth watching. I have fond memories of running upstairs to the parsonage after church on Sunday (or waas it Wednesday) evenings to watch Christy.
ReplyDeleteit was wednesdays! I have the same memories of rushing home to watch Christy!!And yes, for all my time spent obsessing over this show as a young girl it was mainly because i had such a crush on the doctor and wanted him to get saved so badly so he and Christy could actually get married like they were supposed to. :)!
ReplyDeleteChristy is absolutely my favorite book! It makes me dream of all the same things. When I was in third grade I had a teacher that I thought looked like Kellie Martin (looking back, she didn't), and every time I read the book again I imagine Mrs. M as Christy. If you like this book, you might also like Julie, Catherine Marshall's other fiction novel. Have you read it?
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't read Julie, Mrs. R. I will definitly add that to my reading list though! Thanks for the suggestion!
ReplyDeleteI just snagged Julie on PB swap... thanks for the recommendation, Mrs. R!
ReplyDeleteI didn't like the movies as much as the series. The quality is not as good. However, like everyone else has said, the doctor is the same and he is excellent.
ReplyDeleteI may have a hard cover of "Christy". I'll go see.
My mom and I would watch "Christy" every week when I was growing up. I fell in love with it and even read the book. I have to agree that we too wanted her and Dr McNeil to marry. I do know who she married in real life, but I won't spoil the surprise. Anyhow, you might be interested in checking out this site:
ReplyDeletehttp://hometown.aol.com/atsissie2/page2/index.htm
It is somebody's personal webpage about who was who in the real land of Cutter Gap (AKA Chapel Hollow). I found out about a month later that I had (or maybe have) Irish relatives who settled in nearby in those mountains. Enjoy!
I love how you have added 'link within' to your blog. I keep finding so many interesting and inspiring posts! And lists..I'm a list person, too. It's fun to read and think, I'm not the only one who dreams of using only natural light and candle light and living in an old-fashioned cabin!
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