 Will Geer (qv) as Grandpa is seen slapping the radio, saying hes  trying to get "Charlie and Eddie," a reference to the Edgar Bergan  and Charlie McCarthy radio program. Edgar Bergan (qv) played the  role of Grandpa in THE HOMECOMING, the 1971 TV Movie that introduced  the Walton family and that spawned The Waltons series. Will Geer  took over Edgar Bergans role as Grandpa for the series.