Was will geer gay

On-screen, Ellen Corby and Will Geer played Grandma and Grandpa Walton, but both were actually gay, with Ellen Corby gay in real life, protecting their careers.

Ellen Corby and Will Geer captivated viewers of the classic show "The Waltons" with their veteran acting skills as grandma and grandpa. The series never re-casted the duo, even when they experienced hard times.