Ellen Corby: Grandma Walton's Connection to Classic Comedy
Ellen Corby (Ellen Hansen, 1911-1999) has over 250 screen credits, though today she is remembered almost exclusively as no-nonsense Grandma Walton, who was always scolding Grandpa (Will Geer) who was a bit of a wag. But as frequently happens, I find myself most fascinated by her early career. Her's does not disappoint. Raised in Philly, […]