John, Corabeth, Mary Ellen and Dr. David Spencer stand beside Ike who is unconscious in his hospital bed. Joe Conley, who played general store proprietor Ike Godsey on the beloved CBS family drama The Waltons, has died, his co-star Mary Beth McDonough reported Monday on her Facebook page. and Jana. She was 83. Watch. village, or town was served by one or more general stores. The script was cleverly written to include almost everyone from the show, Your browser does not support the audio element. Rachel Longaker was only 6 years old when she joined the cast of The Waltons, making her one of the youngest cast members on the show, along with Kami Cotler. Spencer's Mountain To them I am an old friend or a member of the family.". The two also recorded an album together and built a life long friendship getting togehter once a month for lunch. Visiting Walton's Mountain Museum is a great way to step back in time to both the television show of the 70's and the real world of rural, depression era, Virginia. Deceased Please contact your hosting provider to confirm your origin IP and then make sure the correct IP is listed for your A record in your Cloudflare DNS Settings page. Ronnie Claire Edwards (February 9, 1933 June 14, 2016) was an American actress, best known for playing Corabeth Walton Godsey on the TV series The Waltons. IKE GODSEY'S STORE. "But the overwhelming response to the passing of Joe Conley only proves its value and the importance of the supporting cast.". Prior to being cast as Ike Godsey, Joe got into the real estate business and he built 3 successful locations. Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, How to Lose Your Best Customer Without Really Trying, "Rome News-Tribune - Google News Archive Search", "Waltons' storekeeper juggles four careers", "Joe Conley: Actor best known as Ike Godsey in, "How to Lost Your Best Customer Without Even Trying", "Actor Joe Conley, who played Ike Godsey on 'The Waltons,' dies at 85", "TV'S 'Walton's Storekeeper Joe Conley Dies at 85", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joe_Conley&oldid=1135100717, Jacqueline Stakes (about 1962) Joe Conley, best known for his role as Ike Godsey on the hit family drama The Waltons, has died at age 85, after suffering from dementia.. He always said my character was more Godsey than Walton. . What differences are there between Scrooge and the Cratchits? They acted as the communications center housing the The Waltons based more than loosely on Hamners life and family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression debuted on September 14, 1972. Her last TV role was in 2007, when she appeared in two episodes of the Lily Tomlin series 12 Miles of Bad Road. After shopping at the country store join us for some county cooking breakfast, soup, sandwiches, chili, deli items, pizza or a dinner special. Although they had planned to adopt a little baby they brought home 7 year old girl named Aimee and did their best to build a loving family. Till we meet again "IKE" 3/3/28 - 7/7/13Music by Paul Cardall "Sweet Escape" from the Sacred Piano CDP. Why was Michael Learned off The Waltons for awhile? They were friends, and they touched each others lives on more levels than just that of actor and writer. As he would tell me "Rick, I still have the acting bug!". Though military service put his education on hold he continued to perform in She co-starred in the NBC series Sara (1985) opposite Geena Davis. John and Olivia Walton live to see their four sons - John Boy, Jason, Ben, and Jim Bob - go off to war. She was 83. ", Eric Scott, who played Ben Walton, also noted Conley's passing on Facebook, writing, "A sad day..Our beloved Joe Conley passed away yesterday morning. everyone again. With the advent of automobiles, stores sold gasoline and sometimes the [4] She also co-wrote a musical play Idols of the King as a tribute to Elvis Presley's career, legacy and most passionate fans.[5]. He was a wonderful story teller. "Ike Godsey's General Merchandise Store". Joe Conley is often referred to as an "original", meaning a performer whose image - his appearance, personality, or . Conley died on July 7, 2013, at a care facility in Newbury Park, California of complications from dementia. She builds her closest friendship with Elizabeth. Whats next for Joe Conley? "So sorry to let you know Joe Conley, our beloved Ike Godsey, passed early this morning , please keep him, (wife) Louise, and his family in your prayers. When the Godsey's decided to adopt they were planning to bring home a baby but decided on 10 year old Aimee instead. Ike Godsey is a major character on The Waltons.He is portrayed by Woodrow Parfrey in The Homecoming and Joe Conely in the main series. In 1979 Michael was married again to actor William Parker. The Hamner home, headed by Earl Hamner, Sr. and Doris Giannini Hamner, sheltered eight 'thoroughbred' siblings who were instilled with determination, tempered with gentility and a love of family. As recently as 2009, Joe was still yearning for another plum part. [3][4], Joe Conley was born in Buffalo, New York. One day, Joe approached me to see if I would be interested in putting a show together and taking it on the road. boasts three generations of actors beginning with his maternal grandfather, Snake My father only went to school up until the second grade then he had to start work to help support his family. Explore. Ike Godsey. Museums Dedication in 1992. He was previously married to Louise A. Teecher and Jacqueline Y. For that I am grateful., I asked Joe what the future held and he spoke excitedly about his novel, "The The most common cause is that your DNS settings are incorrect. Joe Conley is often referred to as an original, meaning a performer whose Joe Conley (Ike Godsey) - Then. . He is taken to hospital where David Spencer tells him that he will recover providing he rests. The Walton living room and a room set up like their Church. - Season Two Acapulco, Peoples Choice, Richard Diamond, and others, as well as guest-starring on Studio One, Playhouse 90, and a dozen or more TV movies. We then turned the conversation to the Waltons. fans, the two have become almost synonomous. ------------------ Joe was a regular TV character actor throughout the 50's and 60's before landing the role of Ike Godsey on the series. Post by Brenda onApr 19, 2021 at 9:39am. The following year, the part of Ike Godsey was given to Joe Conley and for tens of millions of Waltons fans, the two have become almost synonomous. pisode 11. The following year, the part of Ike Godsey was given to Joe Conley and for tens of millions of Waltons fans, the two have become almost synonomous. Louise Ann Teechen (1969 2013; his death), TV Man / Sam Easterbrook / Joe / Frank / Photographer / Charley Grant, Episode: "Charlie, he couldn't kill a fly", This page was last edited on 22 January 2023, at 17:01. Stakes. During a break in the filming of A Waltons Thanksgiving Reunion Aimee Godsey is a character on The Waltons. Yes and no. answer your question, yes it is difficult for an actor to be type cast. So he took me aside, and he said, and these are his very words, Son, when youre away from here, look every man straight in the eye, pay all debts, and dont run with bad women. That was my father.. grandmother "Esther," had a stroke in real life while on The Waltons. It's just a short ways from the Walton's Mountain museum and the Hamner house. Today. General Information= Search Site His TV resume also includes roles on "The Brady Bunch," "Knight Rider," "Dragnet" and other shows. LOS ANGELES (AP) Ronnie Claire Edwards, who played grocer Ike Godsey's prickly wife, Corabeth, on "The Waltons," has died. Joe also told me "the moment you sign with an agent, it's time to look for another." Though many know Earl Hamner as the voice of the older, more mature John-Boy heard at the beginning of every episode of The Waltons, Hamners ties to the much-loved series go deeper. Photo Credit/Source: www.DelsJourney.com But, the most important thing I got out of the experience was a lifelong friendship that has endured and blossomed over the years. A 523 error means that Cloudflare could not reach your host web server. Released by Mego in 1975, the Waltons Farmhouse & Country Store was produced to interact with the Walton Action Figures. Operated by proprietor Ike Godsey. Like John, he is very hard working and loves his store dearly (in The Attack he states he would rather die at the register than in some rocking chair). Actor Joe Conley, who played kindly country storekeeper Ike Godsey on 1970s TV family drama "The Waltons," died Sunday at age 85, former co-star Mary Beth McDonough, who played Erin Walton, wrote on Facebook. entire run of the series, Joe played a vital and unforgettable part. EXHIBIT ROOM. The most recent gathering, however, was a sad one, as they attended the memorial service for Ralph Waite, who played John Walton, Sr. Hamner felt a kinship with Waite. The role of Ike Godsey on The Waltons has become his most iconic and well-remembered role as an actor. I love the part and even hoped at one time that there might John tries to console her. *FREE* shipping on eligible orders. Admission was $10.00 for adults. Peoples Choice, Richard Diamond, and others, as well as lieutenant in the Army and was wounded in battle receiving a Silver Star and Purple Heart. While Waite gave Hamner the gift of seeing his father in the character of John Walton, Sr., Hamner, in turn, gave his father and a loving family to people worldwide with The Waltons. At 90, he still writes every day and is currently working on a stage version of his book, Spencers Mountain. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "It was one of the greatest pleasures of my television career to play Corabeth opposite Joe because he made me so much better," she wrote. The Waltons is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II.It was created by Earl Hamner Jr., based on his 1961 book Spencer's Mountain and the 1963 film of the same name.The series aired from 1972 to 1981. Joe Conley was born in Buffalo, New York. To millions of I really enjoy meeting Aperu: This new boy that Jim-Bpb meets says he is going to join theAirCorps.Elizabeth adopts Maud Gormley as a sub grandma only untilher real grandma comes back home had its pot-belly stove, checker board, and many had a pool table. "Swiss Ave. Church, Now Actor's Home and Artists Residence, "Ronnie Claire Edwards of 'The Waltons' dies", "Ronnie Claire Edwards, Actress on 'The Waltons,' Dies at 83", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ronnie_Claire_Edwards&oldid=1116427891, "Nashville Bound", "Come on and Marry Me, Bill", "The Cotillion", "A Kiss Is Still a Kiss", "For Love or Money", "Men Don't Leave", "Collateral Verbiage", "Moonshadow", (final appearance), This page was last edited on 16 October 2022, at 14:28. very proud of my thirty plus years in my chosen profession. Joe said that his family like we are old friends. She also appeared in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Thine Own Self" and the remake of Inherit the Wind (1999). Joe is also proud that he has over 200 commercials to his credit. Joe Conley (March 3, 1928 July 7, 2013) was an American actor who played many small roles on television and is most remembered for his role as the storekeeper Ike Godsey in The Waltons. The couple later adopt a child together. Actor Joe Conley, who played kindly country storekeeper Ike Godsey on 1970s TV family drama "The Waltons," died Sunday at age 85, former co-star Mary Beth McDonough, who played Erin Walton . According to their website, they host as many as 90,000 guests in a year from 50 states and 20 foreign countries. Schuyler was a company town. several times while the series was in original production. Ronnie Claire Edwards speaks about her co-star Joe Conley at the Waltons Fan Club reunion. You'll expect Ike and Cora Beth to appear at any moment. Ike is served with his divorce papers citing adultery as the reason. This brought Ike closer into the Walton family. Waltons creator Earl Hamner Jr. moved us with his saga-like account of one family's commitment to survival in hard times. Speech Crafters." Following his army tour he movies. [1], Edwards was the author of several books, including memoirs published in 2012. Director: James Sheldon. "To millions of people, I am Godsey," Conley once said. People walk up and just call me Ike and carry on a conversation "The Motorcycle Race" (s5-ep9) Although Aimee had a hard time accepting her parents love, Corabeth went above and beyond in an attempt to fulfill her every need. Last week, Davidson County reported 53 cases, which makes up for half of the state'. Photo Source www.DelsJourney.com. But to You see, we have been doing this for over 35 years. Additional troubleshooting information here. Tennessee Department of Health reports there are 107 monkeypox cases in the Volunteer State as of Thursday. In creating the Godsey store, Earl Hamner drew upon his boyhood memories of two country Heres Ike Godseys General Merchandise (known in real life as the S&H Grocery Store). Joe Conley was an American actor who appeared in a variety of small parts on television, but is most known for his portrayal as Ike Godsey, the storekeeper on the hit television show The Waltons. The Indiscretion. He started acting after returning from military service in Korea, and was running three real-estate agencies in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles by the early 1970s after beginning this second career in 1961. Waltons family circle. People often go by there. Today. the American Cancer Society and serves on the board of directors of Angel Flight, a Los Joe Conley Aimee Louise Godsey is Ike and Corabeth's adopted daughter. He purposely overhears telephone conversations and attempts to but into other folk's conversation. Joe Conley, who played general store proprietor Ike Godsey on the beloved CBS family drama The Waltons, has died, his co-star Mary Beth McDonough reported Monday on her Facebook page. Johnboy's bedroom and Ike Godseys store are a couple of those. 1998 Blue Ridge Publications. He lives in all our hearts. Earl was the oldest by 6 years and if you haven't realized it yet yes, he was the 'real' John-Boy. "I share all of your grief and appreciate your many condolences. The interior of the store was filmed on a sound stage. Those stores typically served Aug 13, 2014 - "Ike Godsey's Store" (known in real-life as the S&H Store) burned down in the early 1990s. Conley is survived by his wife Louise and four children. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Conley began acting after returning from military service in Korea, running real-estate companies on the side. He had received minor roles in a number of shows at the time but had never really had a breakout role. In Although Joe found little acting work after the The Waltons he had a memorable part in Ton Hanks' film Cast Away. Above left: Inside the Walton's Mountain Museum. (7 April 1981) Writer: E.F.Wallengren. "There are events in our lives which would best be forgotten, moments out of the past which have a peculiar way of thrusting themselves into the present. ------------------ His first TV role Your IP: When one of Ike's scheme's to make a buck backfired (he bought a truckload of faulty fridges) he desparately sought John Walton's help who had just become debt free after paying off his mortgage. oil Johnny McMahon, a turn-of-the century entrepreneur who sold his magic The television film The Homecoming: A Christmas Story was broadcast on December 19, 1971. - Season Nine Three times she won an Emmy. In addition to the Walton characters, other roles, such as the "recipe-making" Baldwin sisters and General Store owner, Ike Godsey were also inspired by real people. (mother's eldest brother) s8/e8. Lots of pictures and personal items from author Earl Hamner Jr.'s life as a young Virginia boy. From S03E16 The MatchmakersIn this scene, Ike Godsey asks Corahbeth Walton out for dinner with Olivia and John Walton on a double date.I loved Ike's pronunci. Acapulco, In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, during the Great Depression, the Walton family makes its small income from its sawmill on Waltons Mountain. Corabeth is still concerned though, because apparently her father was told a similar thing following a heart attack, but he died shortly . . Sign Up for Our Newsletter Below! The store both bought and sold goods providing an outlet for locally grown produce, animals, homemade items and crafts. CBS. Or Joe would let me know about a new book he is writing and I would usually be humored and awed by his incredible ability to convey a story. Born in Oklahoma City in 1933, Edwards started her professional acting career in the 1963 Jean Simmons film All the Way Home. 2023 BBC. Ike would marry John Walton's cousin Corabeth. if they do a re-make of The Wizard of Oz, Id like to play the part of the He will be greatly missed but, thankfully, we may enjoy his work for years to come in the many reruns of The Waltons. She briefly appeared on an episode of PBS's Antiques Roadshow (2008) from Dallas, Texas, when she brought in for appraisal a chair formerly owned by P.T. - Season Six He runs the General Merchantile Store and is responsible for maintaining stock, sending/receiving mail, taking phone calls, and tending to customers at the gas station. We learn that Ike is concerned about food shortages and the rationing which is occurring due to the war and these pressures cause Ike to have a severe heart attack. Ronnie Claire Edwards, best known for playing Corabeth Walton Godsey in The Waltons, has died aged 83. I'm not sure the original one was in that location. The Waltons Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. many Army shows and he entertained at officers and NCO clubs. We sat around the kitchen table, and each kid did their homework, and she helped them. He loves to play pool with his friends while enjoying their good company and a bottle of the Baldwin's recipe. Joe was a regular TV character actor throughout the 50's and 60's before landing the role of Ike Godsey on the series. Joe Conley, who played general store proprietor Ike Godsey on the beloved CBS family drama The Waltons, has died, his co-star Mary Beth McDonough reported Monday on . To them I am an old friend or a member of the family. The Matchmakers: Directed by Jack Shea. ------------------. Please contact your hosting provider to confirm your origin IP and then make sure the correct IP is listed for your A record in your Cloudflare DNS Settings page. Character actor Tom Bower played what was arguably one of the most scandalous personas on "The Waltons": Dr. Curtis Willard, who captured the heart of eldest Walton daughter Mary Ellen . For a decade, Ike Godsey was the best-known American general-store owner in the world. During the run of the show, Joe Conley, who played shopkeeper Ike Godsey, ran three real estate agencies, which he had established in 1961. Joe's listing on IMDb. Buffalo, New York and broke into show business as a child radio star.. Check your DNS Settings. In addition to the Walton characters, other roles, such as the "recipe-making" Baldwin sisters and General Store owner, Ike Godsey were also inspired by real people. [2][3], Her work in films included The Dead Pool (1988). September 24, 1901 Read about our approach to external linking. In 2013, the world said goodbye to Joe Conley, a.k.a. Conley was paired with Ronnie Claire Edwards, who portrayed his bossy wife Corabeth Walton Godsey; their characters married in the show during 1975. When he suffered a heart attack the Walton children took shifts running his store while he recuperated. crafts. My mother, Mary, was a vaudevillian with her own song and dance act. Earl Hamner lived through some of the hardest times this country has known. Edwards acted professionally from 1963 and is best known for the role of the domineering Corabeth Walton Godsey, the wife of storekeeper Ike Godsey played by Joe Conley, in the CBS television series The Waltons, created by Earl Hamner, Jr. She played Charlene's mother Ione Frazier on two episodes of CBS's . Rachel Longaker was born on 20 January 1965 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Three months ago, my phone rang, "Hey Ricki-Tik, how about today?" - Season One In The Homecoming Ike was played by the fine character actor, Woodrow Parfrey. In 2009, Conley published his autobiography, Ike Godsey of Walton's Mountain.[7]. Angeles crisis center aiding runaway teenagers. A close friend of the Walton family and second cousin-in-law of John Walton Sr., Isaac B. Eventually, Aimee became use to . If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. He also attended the Hamner says the atmosphere on the set was exactly like that of one big extended family. That was an incredible touching event. image - his appearance, personality, or acting style is singular and unique. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at . They live through Mary Ellen losing her husband at Pearl Harbor, Erin losing her . . Another fan attraction to Schuyler, Virginia is Waltons Mountain Museum, housed in the high school from which Hamner graduated. As the creator and writer of the show, he based the characters of the Walton family members, neighbors, tradespeople and the town itself on his own life and family growing up in Schuyler, Virginia during the Depression era. Portrayed by Saturday & Sunday open 8 am - 8:30 pm She was 83. There is a wedding dress from the 1930s and "The Waltons" 1975 doll farmhouse. Joe was a friend, a confidante and was the kindest, most loving man I have ever known. The centrally located grocery store, post office, gas station, pool hall, Corabeth's real estate office, and Godsey's Hall Always trying to find new ways to earn sales from his customers he also runs the post office, a pool hall and a barber shop out of the store. Actress: Night of the Demons 2. She subsequently retired from acting. 1978 Michael Learned decided to quit her contract and leave the successful series The Waltons. In Joe's case; his Realty company and later his investments and tenant issues. The most common cause is that your DNS settings are incorrect. Joe makes his home in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Louise and daughters Erin Godsey's General Mercantile store was located in Walton's Mountain area. The Movie Specials Rachel Longaker. She joined The Waltons - which followed the lives of a Virginia mountain family through the 1930s and '40s - four years into its award-winning run. ------------------ By LYNN ELBER June 16, 2016. Actors Guild and began his professional career. Sometimes, however, I would like to be just In 1983, Edwards played Aunt Dolly in Hamner's series Boone, which was cancelled after 10 episodes had aired. ABC/courtesy Everett Collection. Ike Godsey I will miss our lunches. Ike, being at the hotspot of activity on Walton's Mountain, is very nosey. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Was there a real Ike Godsey? Ronnie Claire Edwards, best known for playing Corabeth Walton Godsey in The Waltons, has died aged 83. But my father was a self-confessed heathen. In fact, they go down to its very roots. the community in many important ways. He married A 523 error means that Cloudflare could not reach your host web server. Joe is also proud that he has over 200 commercials to his credit. Prices are subject to change. The Waltons, which debuted on CBS in 1972 and aired for . She was 83. He is active with I never theatricals. Here's "Ike Godsey's General Merchandise" (known in real life as the S&H Grocery Store). returned to Loyola later transferring to Arizona State University. The real life of actor, Joe Conley, who played shopkeeper Ike Godsey, mirrors the timeless tales that unfolded on Walton's Mountain. The Homecoming, and then in the two hour movie (pilot of the series) of the same name. After twenty years of small parts in mainly television shows, he performed with Pat Harrington in an AT&T educational film called How to Lose Your Best Customer Without Even Trying[6] before he was cast as storekeeper Ike Godsey in The Waltons. The New Waltons last October, Joe treated me to lunch at Truly Yours , a restaurant he co-owns in Tarzana, After graduation Joe became a second She catches his antics on a night out at the Dew Drop Inn. Joe's Wikipedia Page ", The show that made Conley famous came from a different era of television, some noted. Joe would tell me about his latest Toastmaster speech, his love for tennis and golf, his recent travels, a book he just finished reading-Joe was a voracious reader, his favorite being historical biographies. This Web site was designed by the editor of The . was in Big Town in 1955. LOS ANGELES -- Ronnie Claire Edwards, who played grocer Ike Godsey's prickly wife, Corabeth, on "The Waltons," has died. Joe was a decorated hero of the Korean War and an extraordinary businessman but his passion was acting. He and the cast have built close personal relationships over the years. Woodrow Parfrey (The Homecoming) Joe Conley (Season 1 - Season 9 + reunion movies) "It is a a sad day," McDonough wrote. Main Menu I asked him about himself, his family and The Waltons. Hamner says, Its a little filling station that also supplies groceries and things to local folks. Edwards restored a 1911 Catholic church on Swiss Avenue in Dallas and made it her home after selling her mansion in Los Angeles to Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea in 2008. salesman "Ike Godsey," who died at 85 from dementia. Ike Godsey. Ben and Jim-Bob make molasses due to the sugar shortage. When fellow actor Eric Scott turned 17 Joe approached him to create a song and dance act which they toured across America. townsfolk. Operated Walton School of the Dance s7/e7 (also beauty parlor, hat store, tea parlor, real estate agent s9/e1) Sister Orma Lee s9/e14. Joe Conley played storekeeper Ike Godsey on \"The Waltons.\" Ronnie Claire Edwards, right, played his wife Corabeth. 66.33.206.190 We then turned the conversation to the Waltons. and talking to the fans and that is a plus. Was there a real Ike Godsey? For other people named Ronnie Edwards, see, "Ronnie Claire Edwards, actress on 'Waltons,' dies at 83". Ronnie Claire Edwards joined The Waltons four years after the series started, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart. I was born in "I like the independence of doing both," he said at the time. He was a very deep man, a very gifted actor. Olivia was the maid-of-honor. This room displays models of things seen on "The Waltons" or during that time period. He was rough-hewn but he was wise, and I use this in one of the episodes, Hamner says, When I left home, my father felt he had to give me a son and father lecture. Why was Ike Godsey important to the Waltons? My grandfather had infantile paralysis, so my father had to help the family. Fellow co-stars were quick to remember the actor. I think it is a good story and I am very pleased with the final result. When we got together in March, Joe and I went to his Country Club, at it turned out for the last time. I think its great seeing US actor Joe Conley, best known for his role as shopkeeper Ike Godsey in long-running TV series The Waltons, has died aged 85. Click to reveal Ike Godsey had always been a man of integrity . Even in the face of dire economic times, the family and community supported each other through hardship, disappointment and tragedy and joinedtogether to celebrate the happy occasions, the triumphs, no matter how small. There has been no change in his progress. LOS ANGELES Earl Hamner Jr., the versatile and prolific writer who drew upon his Depression-era upbringing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to create one of television's most beloved family shows, The Waltons, has died. With Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby. "People walk up and just call me Ike and carry on a conversation like we are old friends. (1977) and The Waltons (1972). [6] She died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease[1] in her sleep on June 14, 2016 at age 83. Colors, sizes, items, and quantities are limited, WMM is not responsible for typographical errors. He is portrayed by Woodrow Parfrey in The Homecoming and Joe Conely in the main series. 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