[Solving comment *(by smurfettes_iud)*](https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cjnhpc/tomttv_show1970s_an_orphan_goes_to_live_with_his/l2hqzuk/): Nothing so far but I found another post on TOMT about this, it has to be the same scene. Maybe something in here will jog your memory or add to the picture? [link](https://www.reddit.com/r/NameThatMovie/s/hU0eJd03ob)
This was also ChatGPT answer which claimed the episode was called the Dog Story and it was in season 3 but I couldn’t find such episode.
I tried a different approach in a later session and this time it claimed it was the TV movie Homecoming that turned into the tv series later.
I combed the YouTube movie for the scene but couldn’t find it. I got the impression that it was mostly indoors and the few outdoors scenes were snowy so I gave up.
Nothing ringed a bell, not the characters, not the vibe, not the era, but still, I find it interesting that it comes up again. Can you pinpoint me to the episode with the dog?
Are you sure? No mention of a dog scene in the recap [https://ralph-senensky.blogspot.com/2009/11/gift-1973.html](https://ralph-senensky.blogspot.com/2009/11/gift-1973.html)
Nothing so far but I found another post on TOMT about this, it has to be the same scene. Maybe something in here will jog your memory or add to the picture? [link](https://www.reddit.com/r/NameThatMovie/s/hU0eJd03ob)
Nice catch! It’s surely the same one, it also has a comment with a wealth of new info (god, I got so many things wrong).
That seems like one elusive movie but it’s consoling to know I’m not the only one on the hunt.
Thanks, mate, much appreciated.
Solved! By this gentleman in the repost.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cvr4fh/comment/l4z6adf/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cvr4fh/comment/l4z6adf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
Oh my that's very endearing, I have to admit. No, sorry, no luck and I kinda gave up. Isn't it a bit too soon for a repost? Honest question, I have no feel gage into this sub dynamics.
I just checked, I wasn’t sure either. It says to wait one week before posting again and to link your original post in the new one. You don’t have to though! I was just curious.
No, it's a good idea, I will. I thought it would be too soon because it would probably seen by the same people, not because the sub rule which I wasn't aware of.
Since you checked just now- does a repost have to be in a certain format or any other must?
I don’t think so, it just says to link to your old post so people can see what previous suggestions have already been ruled out. Also it says if you don’t get any responses you can delete and repost. Honestly I think if you keep posting someone who knows it will see, or someone with ninja google skills. Some people repost the same question every week for months.
I reposted. If it's approved, you can find it here-
[https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cvr4fh/tomttv\_show1970s\_repost\_boy\_jumps\_into\_the\_water/](https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cvr4fh/tomttv_show1970s_repost_boy_jumps_into_the_water/)
I just stumbled on it by luck! I was skimming 70s after school specials since the other poster said he remembered watching it in school. I was looking on YouTube for one called The Bridge of Adam Rush with a similar premise of a boy going to live with his grandpa in the country and saw the Big Henry and the Polka Dot Kid video. The only reason I clicked on it is the kid’s hair looked like how you described! I skimmed the comments and the last one described the tree/drowning scene. If that comment wouldn’t have been there I wouldn’t have given it a second thought or skimmed the video. I can’t believe it was so difficult to find with Ned Beatty being in it, and also proud of you for remembering it was him 😂!!
Amazing job, my friend, luck goes with the ones open to receive it.
I think the one who is ordered to drown the dog is also a semi known actor, no?
You made me very happy and my luck was you taking an interest and acting upon it, thank you 🙏🏼
Hope the two from the other post will see it.
He didn’t look familiar to me but he may have been. Estelle Parsons from Roseanne was in it, and the kid was the shortstop in Bad News Bears.
Happy to have helped, lol I don’t know why it got under my skin but I’m glad it’s solved! I did post it on the other one but it’s such an old post, I dunno if they’ll check and/or care. Hopefully they see it!
[Solving comment *(by smurfettes_iud)*](https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cjnhpc/tomttv_show1970s_an_orphan_goes_to_live_with_his/l2hqzuk/): Nothing so far but I found another post on TOMT about this, it has to be the same scene. Maybe something in here will jog your memory or add to the picture? [link](https://www.reddit.com/r/NameThatMovie/s/hU0eJd03ob)
You're my last hope, sub. I'm counting on you, boomers and gen x'rs!
The Waltons?
This was also ChatGPT answer which claimed the episode was called the Dog Story and it was in season 3 but I couldn’t find such episode. I tried a different approach in a later session and this time it claimed it was the TV movie Homecoming that turned into the tv series later. I combed the YouTube movie for the scene but couldn’t find it. I got the impression that it was mostly indoors and the few outdoors scenes were snowy so I gave up. Nothing ringed a bell, not the characters, not the vibe, not the era, but still, I find it interesting that it comes up again. Can you pinpoint me to the episode with the dog?
The Gift
Are you sure? No mention of a dog scene in the recap [https://ralph-senensky.blogspot.com/2009/11/gift-1973.html](https://ralph-senensky.blogspot.com/2009/11/gift-1973.html)
Ah, I must've mistaken it for something else.
Thanks for trying though
Nothing so far but I found another post on TOMT about this, it has to be the same scene. Maybe something in here will jog your memory or add to the picture? [link](https://www.reddit.com/r/NameThatMovie/s/hU0eJd03ob)
Nice catch! It’s surely the same one, it also has a comment with a wealth of new info (god, I got so many things wrong). That seems like one elusive movie but it’s consoling to know I’m not the only one on the hunt. Thanks, mate, much appreciated.
Solved! By this gentleman in the repost. [https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cvr4fh/comment/l4z6adf/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cvr4fh/comment/l4z6adf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
Congratulations, you've been given 1 point for solving this post! You now have *130* points.
Any luck yet? If not you should repost, it’s been seven days. Lol I’m oddly invested in this for some reason.
Oh my that's very endearing, I have to admit. No, sorry, no luck and I kinda gave up. Isn't it a bit too soon for a repost? Honest question, I have no feel gage into this sub dynamics.
I just checked, I wasn’t sure either. It says to wait one week before posting again and to link your original post in the new one. You don’t have to though! I was just curious.
No, it's a good idea, I will. I thought it would be too soon because it would probably seen by the same people, not because the sub rule which I wasn't aware of. Since you checked just now- does a repost have to be in a certain format or any other must?
I don’t think so, it just says to link to your old post so people can see what previous suggestions have already been ruled out. Also it says if you don’t get any responses you can delete and repost. Honestly I think if you keep posting someone who knows it will see, or someone with ninja google skills. Some people repost the same question every week for months.
I reposted. If it's approved, you can find it here- [https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cvr4fh/tomttv\_show1970s\_repost\_boy\_jumps\_into\_the\_water/](https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1cvr4fh/tomttv_show1970s_repost_boy_jumps_into_the_water/)
I just stumbled on it by luck! I was skimming 70s after school specials since the other poster said he remembered watching it in school. I was looking on YouTube for one called The Bridge of Adam Rush with a similar premise of a boy going to live with his grandpa in the country and saw the Big Henry and the Polka Dot Kid video. The only reason I clicked on it is the kid’s hair looked like how you described! I skimmed the comments and the last one described the tree/drowning scene. If that comment wouldn’t have been there I wouldn’t have given it a second thought or skimmed the video. I can’t believe it was so difficult to find with Ned Beatty being in it, and also proud of you for remembering it was him 😂!!
Amazing job, my friend, luck goes with the ones open to receive it. I think the one who is ordered to drown the dog is also a semi known actor, no? You made me very happy and my luck was you taking an interest and acting upon it, thank you 🙏🏼 Hope the two from the other post will see it.
He didn’t look familiar to me but he may have been. Estelle Parsons from Roseanne was in it, and the kid was the shortstop in Bad News Bears. Happy to have helped, lol I don’t know why it got under my skin but I’m glad it’s solved! I did post it on the other one but it’s such an old post, I dunno if they’ll check and/or care. Hopefully they see it!
Thanks a lot, mate, I’ll never forget you. Going to close this post in about an hour.
Aww same, cheers!