The Waltons: The Tempest (1981) Reviews

Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) receives word that her husband Curt, reported killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, is actually alive and living in Florida. Rushing to her husband's side, Mary Ellen is shocked when Curt claims not to recognize her--and even more so when, after admitting that he is indeed her husband, he urges her to divorce him, explaining that the war has left him only "half a man." How will this disturbing turn of events affect Mary Ellen's relationship with Jonesy (Richard Gilliland), the new man in her life? And back on Walton's Mountain, Erin quits her job in a huff when the Jonesy is promoted over her just because he's a man. Scott Hylands appears in this episode as Curt Willard, replacing former series regular Tom Bower for the first (and last) time. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide