To whitewolf80ful, after a lot of digging at 2 Walmart's, I found the last copy in the $5.00 bin. Thank you so much for mentioning you'd seen it there. I never read the comments to youtube videos and don't know why I did today. Great movie. LOVE a good tearjerker on New Year's Eve.
I've looked for this movie for YEARS. It made me soggy when it came out and still does. My father also does not have a good relationship with his children. Since there aren't really Hallmark moments in real life, this movie is healing. I'm so glad to find it. Somebody here found it a few weeks ago in the WalMart $5.00 bin?? I'm on my way...just as soon as I watch all these segments...:)
There's hope for the world yet! This wonderful 1977 TV movie is pretty much available everywhere on DVD now. I even saw it in the $5 bin at Walmart tonight! There's also a 2-disc remastered version that includes The Gathering II. It's not worth it - - the sequel doesn't pack the same dramatic punch without Ed Asner. He was the glue that brought this great cast together (all wonderful character actors of that era) along with the incredible script. Too bad it's hardly shown on TV anymore.
The Gathering is my all time favorite. I can't believe that I have been looking for this movie for all of these years and here it is. Thanks for posting.
Oh, isn't there ANY means by which to burn a DVD from youtube? This movie is not available in DVD and my vhs tape (off TV) is in sad shape. I fear the day will come when this is not available like this, how will I ever watch it? Draw back is that I usually watch these shows while working in the kitchen and I can't if it's on the computer :-(
I live like 10 minutes away from chagrin falls funny how this movie was forgotten in the area around cleveland . 1977 man what a christmas atari 2600 : P
Love this movie. I actually own the DVD, but loaned it to my son last Christmas and haven't got it back yet. I'm glad to have this option because the movie isn't broadcast anymore and it's hard to find the DVD.
I was from Chagrin Falls too. I remember when this movie was filmed. In the opening scene with the choir singing in the gazebo in the middle of town, my family and I were standing in the crowd watching them and listening to them sing. I always thought Chagrin Falls reminded you of a little New England town during the winter. The falls were beatiful during that time. I would never walk down the stairs during the winter like Ed Asner does with his doctor. I wish I could find this movie.
I lived in Chagrin Falls also. I remember this part in the movie, my family actually was in front of the gazebo listening to the choir. This brings back good memorys. I live in Georgia now and can't image going back up to Chagrin in the winter. I do miss the Falls, especially in the winter. I never took the stairs down to the Falls like Ed Asner does with his doctor.
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! I cannot watch it often enough, and now you have made trying to SO EASY! LOL! Amazon is saying it will be available on DVD soon and is encouraging folks to sign up to receive notice when it *is* available there. Thought you would likie to know.
I have just spent half an hour looking all over the web for this!!! I havent even watched it yet..had to comment first..YAY!! I'm so freaking excited! Just like everyone on here..have LOVED this movie since the first time I saw it..just remember it being very realistic and very sweet..and its gonna make me cry!!! Thank you SO much for putting this up..such an awesome surprise! and look how many people youve touched..Merry Christmas!
One of my favorites too. Warner Bros. just released a remastered version this week; watched it last night, really looks great! BTW, it's available at the WBshop.come, if you're interested.
I have loved this movie since the first time I saw it in 1977. It really is a true classic and should be viewed every Christmas. Thank you for posting it.
@jreagan56 This movie was filmed in my hometown of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. It was on Valentine's Day in 1977 and it happened to snow. We all went into town after school and were filmed for the sidewalk scenes. It's funny because there were never that many people in town at once, unless it was during Blossom Time or the Art Show. I met Ed Asner that day. Good memories. Thanks for posting this.
Bless you for sharing this, my favorite all time Christmas movie. My mom and I both loved this film. She's gone now, but I'm delighted to be able to see it here on You Tube. Sweet memories.
To whitewolf80ful, after a lot of digging at 2 Walmart's, I found the last copy in the $5.00 bin. Thank you so much for mentioning you'd seen it there. I never read the comments to youtube videos and don't know why I did today. Great movie. LOVE a good tearjerker on New Year's Eve.
playmusicnowplease 2 months ago
I've looked for this movie for YEARS. It made me soggy when it came out and still does. My father also does not have a good relationship with his children. Since there aren't really Hallmark moments in real life, this movie is healing. I'm so glad to find it. Somebody here found it a few weeks ago in the WalMart $5.00 bin?? I'm on my way...just as soon as I watch all these segments...:)
playmusicnowplease 2 months ago
There's hope for the world yet! This wonderful 1977 TV movie is pretty much available everywhere on DVD now. I even saw it in the $5 bin at Walmart tonight! There's also a 2-disc remastered version that includes The Gathering II. It's not worth it - - the sequel doesn't pack the same dramatic punch without Ed Asner. He was the glue that brought this great cast together (all wonderful character actors of that era) along with the incredible script. Too bad it's hardly shown on TV anymore.
whitewolf80ful 3 months ago 2
Thank you so much! I've never forgotten this movie, though I haven't seen it in decades. I'm looking forward to watching!
Glizzzie 3 months ago
PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST.......
and saddest TV movies about Christmas I
ever saw......making it Xtra special for me is
that its from the 1970s.....verryy touching and
hard to forget - a "true" realistic drama.........
on a more personal note - one of MY greatest
fears is not for myself, but those I truly love "passing
away" during the Christmas Season........
Billy Ralph Weeden.
billyralphweeden 3 months ago
THANK YOU, THANK YOU...THANK YOU!!!
TheSonglvr 4 months ago
I remember this! I couldn't remember what it was called..thanks for uploading.
skylilly1 4 months ago
@mrspiderturd what is the name of the sequel
Verlon7777777 4 months ago
I think I found it on DVD on Amazon.com
luno44 5 months ago
The Gathering is my all time favorite. I can't believe that I have been looking for this movie for all of these years and here it is. Thanks for posting.
BWTPSYCH 7 months ago
Oh, isn't there ANY means by which to burn a DVD from youtube? This movie is not available in DVD and my vhs tape (off TV) is in sad shape. I fear the day will come when this is not available like this, how will I ever watch it? Draw back is that I usually watch these shows while working in the kitchen and I can't if it's on the computer :-(
mrstheresa12303 1 year ago
I live like 10 minutes away from chagrin falls funny how this movie was forgotten in the area around cleveland . 1977 man what a christmas atari 2600 : P
poaeypark 1 year ago
@mrspiderturd Did I understand you to say there is a sequel?
jamesdc60 1 year ago
very touching movie.thanks for sharing
djallen16 1 year ago
I don't know why they don't play this anymore??? Great Christmas movie I remember from my Childhood. Thank you for posting!
EubieCool 1 year ago
I was trying to find the main background music in the movie as a gift for my father. Anyone know where I could find it, or the name of the music?
majsheppard 1 year ago
This is the best Christmas movie I have ever seen. Except, of course, for White Christmas.
lwfrillman 1 year ago
Thanks for posting have had a tough time locating the DVD
jj109r 1 year ago
Love this movie. I actually own the DVD, but loaned it to my son last Christmas and haven't got it back yet. I'm glad to have this option because the movie isn't broadcast anymore and it's hard to find the DVD.
Andrea2354 1 year ago
I was from Chagrin Falls too. I remember when this movie was filmed. In the opening scene with the choir singing in the gazebo in the middle of town, my family and I were standing in the crowd watching them and listening to them sing. I always thought Chagrin Falls reminded you of a little New England town during the winter. The falls were beatiful during that time. I would never walk down the stairs during the winter like Ed Asner does with his doctor. I wish I could find this movie.
susanhoylestump 1 year ago
I lived in Chagrin Falls also. I remember this part in the movie, my family actually was in front of the gazebo listening to the choir. This brings back good memorys. I live in Georgia now and can't image going back up to Chagrin in the winter. I do miss the Falls, especially in the winter. I never took the stairs down to the Falls like Ed Asner does with his doctor.
susanhoylestump 1 year ago
what year did this movie come out?
Shifraeliezar 1 year ago
Thank you for this. I have looked for this moivie for several years to come on TV.
Goodguy628 1 year ago
Definitely,one of the best movie Christmas made!Greeting from Italy:-)
andrea2666 2 years ago
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! I cannot watch it often enough, and now you have made trying to SO EASY! LOL! Amazon is saying it will be available on DVD soon and is encouraging folks to sign up to receive notice when it *is* available there. Thought you would likie to know.
MarellichiS 2 years ago
I have just spent half an hour looking all over the web for this!!! I havent even watched it yet..had to comment first..YAY!! I'm so freaking excited! Just like everyone on here..have LOVED this movie since the first time I saw it..just remember it being very realistic and very sweet..and its gonna make me cry!!! Thank you SO much for putting this up..such an awesome surprise! and look how many people youve touched..Merry Christmas!
MsPsychobunny 2 years ago
One of my favorites too. Warner Bros. just released a remastered version this week; watched it last night, really looks great! BTW, it's available at the WBshop.come, if you're interested.
OutreachArts 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this! It's one of my favorites, but so hard to find.
manca85 2 years ago
This was an awesome movie, and I miss seeing it every christmas. Thanks for Posting
mmichael6152 2 years ago
I have loved this movie since the first time I saw it in 1977. It really is a true classic and should be viewed every Christmas. Thank you for posting it.
imtancy 2 years ago
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO! My favorite Christmas story.
duncster999 2 years ago
Thanks for putting this up...really a touching story.
CarpeCakem2007 2 years ago
This is a true Christmas classic. This needs to be shown on tv every year next to Its a wonderful Life.
Thetwoofus02 2 years ago
Thank you very much! I have loved this movie since it was introduced in 1977, and have been looking to see it again! ou have offered me that chance.
Merry Christmas to you!!!
JDeester 2 years ago
I'm glad you liked it. This movie never fails to touch me.
jreagan56 2 years ago
@jreagan56 This movie was filmed in my hometown of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. It was on Valentine's Day in 1977 and it happened to snow. We all went into town after school and were filmed for the sidewalk scenes. It's funny because there were never that many people in town at once, unless it was during Blossom Time or the Art Show. I met Ed Asner that day. Good memories. Thanks for posting this.
MegaDeedee79 1 year ago
@MegaDeedee79 I live in Chagrin Falls too!!!
brentboys101 1 year ago
Bless you for sharing this, my favorite all time Christmas movie. My mom and I both loved this film. She's gone now, but I'm delighted to be able to see it here on You Tube. Sweet memories.
Andrea2354 2 years ago