DeBolt, a lively family

[Emzillawful]

P.S. I voted down on the post to see "how happy they are". Of course they're happy. Being normal isn't something to be cheerful about. Being the freaks they are has made them powerful people. Yes. They're freaks. They know it and they love it. <3

[Emzillawful]

OH MY GOD! I just want to point out that Karen (the black one) lol STILL has that same freaky ass laugh! I love all the "strong beautiful family" posts. Buncha emotional crap. LOL These people are nuts! lol ALL OF 'EM! I can say that 'cause I'm an honorary member, damn it! :P

[wc1378]

Some of the nicest people I ever met. Funny to think that this film was made in 1977.

That was another lifetime ago.

It was produced and directed by Henry Winkler. Gosh I remember how all impressed I was that The Fonz was in town LOL!

[Sheri451]

These "children are all in their 40s and 50s now. The bilolgical children of Dorothy and the daughter of Bob are almost 60. I loved their story and wished they would have updated us on them througout their teenage years, The last time they had a special on them was around 1977 and Dorothy's first adopted son Marty was married with a two-year-old daughter.

[wc1378]

@Sheri451 Sheri, Mr. and Mrs. Debolt are in Florida according to Sunee. By the way howdy my Facebook friend and former back yard neighbor!

[Sheri451]

@wc1378 You're welcome. I would love to see an updated version of the Debolt's they touched my heart the way they love children. They are probably in their 80s now.

[brwneyesaz]

I remember seeing this on television in the 60's too. A wonderful inspiration and a truly beautiful family with compassion and sincerity.

[212121ryan]

There's a lot of people in that house!! The bills must cost an arm an a leg.....

[opinionated99]

I know Karen personally and shes so much fun to be around. Truly an inspiration to me!

[Sheri451]

@opinionated99 Is she married? Are her parents Bob and Dorothy still living?

[opinionated99]

@Sheri451 I havent seen Karen in a while and I dont know about her parents, but she has 2 sons, they are healthy no disabilities. If I should catch with her and talk to her I will update you Sheri :)

[Sheri451]

@opinionated99 Thank you for the information. I loved her family in the book and the two specials on TV.

[Sheri451]

@opinionated99 Thank you for the information about Karen and her family.

[countrycajunfan1959]

Amazing family!

[guamflag]

I remember watching this documentary when I was a young boy. I think it must have been shown on HBO or Showtime. If i can remember the name of the documentary was Who are the Debolts and where did they get 19 children?. Anyhow, they are a true inspiration for people with disabilities and without.

[Sheri451]

Karens biological mother must have took Thalomide that morning sickness medicine banned in the 60s cuz it caused babies to be born without arms and legs. Karen is now almost 44. Suni was the first child the DeBolts adopted, Dorothy was a widow, when she married Bob. I would love to see an update on this family.

[sadripurgis]

creepy

[TheFoxandTheRabbit]

no its' not :( it is sad, yes. but look at the will power few would have !

and yes i know, my bro was amputee, at 21 & never coped !

he died at 42 form Alcholism. the "senses' these children learn & have are astounding !

[BrittanyER86]

@TheFoxandTheRabbit I know your comment is old, but I knew a soldier who had both his legs blown off in Iraq, and he was never the same, and ended up killing himself. He felt completely worthless without his legs. It's sad, becuase it really is what you make it. Kudos to those who can get past it and live life. It's a challenge, for sure.

[TheFoxandTheRabbit]

@BrittanyER86 YES, very many blessings to those who can... :)  TY Brittany

[PCargGAMES]

what the fuck is this

[juancamex]

Is really amazing to see how happy they are.

I always complaint cause i,m short, fat, ugly, etc. And when i see them i realize that real beauty is inside of us.

[mclauchlan889]

wat an awesome family thoses kids have more confidence then most people

[HeyNoahProductions]

Hey This family is obviously blessed by god.and yes im christan,but whats weird is my last name is DeBolt??i should look up a family tree...

[drcanavis]

for god, is too hard to say something that really helps, when they are so superior to all the world....

[debolt88]

hey so is mine.

[debolt88]

hey so is mine

[64impalalowrider]

@HeyNoahProductions Mine Too!!!

[hockey6895]

@HeyNoahProductions my friends last name is debolt too. haha

[deafdemophile]

It is an awesome family. He that is valued by God, let us valued the same also. Whether it be an unborn child or handicapped or not.

[WoofyTheJuggalette]

You sir are an ignorant bastard. you shouldn't discriminate them just because of how they look or how they live. Yes, they're different, but that doesent make them any less of a person. How is it not right to be born without legs or arms? people can't always be perfect, asshole. Have some respect for the DeBolts! These are awesome kids!

[ninjapanda1997]

i agree with woofy

[BrickLaneBetty]

I went to school with all of them. They could kick your ass!

[sodamnclean]

mine is debolt to

[Fherwanga]

proud of them :)

[mayah1998]

great example of life

[valioniNL]

FAKE

[BrunetteLiana76]

It's not fake. I have the documentary. The DeBolts have their own website too. This is real stuff.

[zstickey159]

my last  name is DeBoLt lol

[ahammad786]

we should look after them some how

[cadbellu]

Pitiful and yet so inspiring.

[pabingm]

Es un Video muy instructivo para las personas que estamos discapacitadas un saludo y un fuerte abrazo para todos los que hicieron posible este video y adelante realicen otros videos.

Pablo Gonzalez M

[Adventurestud]

I worked with one of these kid - well, no longer a kid of course. He's just like anyone else - good sense of humor.

[atokadm]

I saw this. well the first video when it aired on tv. the first video can be rented via netflix.

[calvinsimon3107]

I'd love to be a member of this family- maybe the son-in-law?!?!

[arkdov]

This is kind of sad. These people are often good inspiration for many people. Not to give up in life!

[pademe237]

this is cool,this family really shows the world that they shouldnt be treated any different than others

[doncukuk]

I remember this docu. on British TV(actually 2 progs about this family) Particularly the girl brace-wearer at the end of this clip.Does anyone have more?

[helenabox]

I used to read about this family when I was a kid. I knew there was a movie about them, but I had never seen them. Great clip.

[ccosta]

This brings new meaning to the phrase "Family Circus."