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The Waltons

  • TV Series
  • 1972–19811972–1981
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
7.4K
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The Waltons (1972)
The Waltons Movie Collection: Married
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The life and trials of a 1930s and 1940s Virginia mountain family through financial depression and World War II.The life and trials of a 1930s and 1940s Virginia mountain family through financial depression and World War II.The life and trials of a 1930s and 1940s Virginia mountain family through financial depression and World War II.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
7.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
359
77
  • Creator
    • Earl Hamner Jr.
  • Stars
    • Jon Walmsley
    • Mary Beth McDonough
    • Eric Scott
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Earl Hamner Jr.
  • Stars
    • Jon Walmsley
    • Mary Beth McDonough
    • Eric Scott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 56User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 13 Primetime Emmys
      • 20 wins & 53 nominations total

    Episodes212

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    The Waltons Movie Collection: Married
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    The Waltons Movie Collection: Married
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    The Waltons Movie Collection: Such A Temper
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    The Waltons Movie Collection: Such A Temper
    The Waltons Movie Collection: Taken Over Our Wedding
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    The Waltons Movie Collection: Taken Over Our Wedding
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    The Waltons: Season 8
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    The Waltons: Season 8
    The Waltons: Season 9
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    The Waltons: Season 9

    Photos343

    The Waltons (1972)
    Michael Learned and Ralph Waite in The Waltons (1972)
    Will Geer in The Waltons (1972)
    Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    Richard Thomas in The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)
    Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    Richard Thomas, Michael Learned, and Ralph Waite in The Waltons (1972)
    Richard Thomas and Ralph Waite in The Waltons (1972)
    Richard Thomas in The Waltons (1972)
    Mary Beth McDonough in The Waltons (1972)
    Beth Raines in The Waltons (1972)
    Richard Thomas and Joe Conley in The Waltons (1972)

    Top cast

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    Jon Walmsley
    Jon Walmsley
    • Jason Waltonas Jason Walton
    212 episodes212 eps • 1972–1981
    Mary Beth McDonough
    Mary Beth McDonough
    • Erin Waltonas Erin Walton
    212 episodes212 eps • 1972–1981
    Eric Scott
    Eric Scott
    • Ben Waltonas Ben Walton
    212 episodes212 eps • 1972–1981
    Kami Cotler
    Kami Cotler
    • Elizabeth Waltonas Elizabeth Walton
    212 episodes212 eps • 1972–1981
    Judy Norton
    Judy Norton
    • Mary Ellen Waltonas Mary Ellen Walton
    211 episodes211 eps • 1972–1981
    David W. Harper
    David W. Harper
    • Jim-Bob Waltonas Jim-Bob Walton
    211 episodes211 eps • 1972–1981
    Earl Hamner Jr.
    Earl Hamner Jr.
    • The Narratoras The Narrator…
    211 episodes211 eps • 1972–1981
    Ralph Waite
    Ralph Waite
    • John Walton, Sr.as John Walton, Sr.…
    196 episodes196 eps • 1972–1981
    Joe Conley
    Joe Conley
    • Ike Godseyas Ike Godsey
    172 episodes172 eps • 1972–1981
    Michael Learned
    Michael Learned
    • Olivia Waltonas Olivia Walton
    168 episodes168 eps • 1972–1979
    Ellen Corby
    Ellen Corby
    • Esther Waltonas Esther Walton
    146 episodes146 eps • 1972–1980
    Will Geer
    Will Geer
    • The Grandfatheras The Grandfather
    145 episodes145 eps • 1972–1979
    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • John-Boy Waltonas John-Boy Walton…
    124 episodes124 eps • 1972–1978
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    • Corabeth Godseyas Corabeth Godsey
    107 episodes107 eps • 1975–1981
    Mary Jackson
    Mary Jackson
    • Emily Baldwinas Emily Baldwin
    67 episodes67 eps • 1972–1981
    Helen Kleeb
    Helen Kleeb
    • Mamie Baldwinas Mamie Baldwin
    66 episodes66 eps • 1972–1981
    Michael Reed
    • John Curtis Willardas John Curtis Willard…
    52 episodes52 eps • 1978–1981
    Marshall Reed
    • John Curtis Willardas John Curtis Willard…
    51 episodes51 eps • 1978–1981
    • Creator
      • Earl Hamner Jr.
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jon Walmsley never knew his grandparents, while Ellen Corby never had grandchildren. The two "adopted" each other, attending events, and visiting places together.
    • Goofs
      The gender of the dog Reckless seemed to change back and forth throughout the first several episodes.
    • Quotes

      John Walton: I hate this draft job, Liv. I can't stand playing God to my neighbors' sons!

    • Alternate versions
      In the French version the show is called "La Famille des Collines," which loosely translates to "The Family of the Hills."
    • Connections
      Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)

    User reviews56

    Review
    Top review
    For the television "snobs" who just don't get it
    I can't help but be amazed at the few individuals who feel compelled to give negative reviews to this totally entertaining television show. It's one thing to accurately note that the quality of some specific episodes weren't up to the normally high standard that had been set by the vast majority, but it's a different matter completely when someone who obviously either hasn't watched any episodes, or who is basing their opinion of the entire series on one or two specific episodes, takes the time to run the series down. In virtually every case of someone taking the time to run down "The Waltons", it is obvious from their comments that either they have never seen it, they haven't seen enough of it, or they just "don't get it". "The Waltons" is fictional entertainment based loosely on the Hamner family's experiences during the thirties and forties (framed mostly against the Great Depression and WWII). It was almost never overly sentimental or "soppy" and most who have viewed the series agree that it was generally extremely well acted, written, and produced. There were very few exceptions. My wife and I raised three kids in the seventies and eighties, and "The Waltons" was, and is, universally loved and (still) viewed by all of us. The characters are almost like members of our family... and the love, devotion, and family values displayed on that series, became an integral part of the life lessons we chose to make a high priority in the raising of our own children.

    The standards generally set for kids today is worlds away from those of just a generation ago, and it's not hard to see why those who were, and are, being raised without benefit of a strong family ethic might see "The Waltons" as somewhat "simple" and overly sentimental. Thankfully, these people are still in the minority. Most people still "get it" and we are forever grateful to the people who were involved in any way with the production of this wonderful television show for giving all of us a standard to which we might aspire even as society in general continues to degrade and cheapen the concept of a nuclear family at every opportunity.

    To those who haven't tried it... I suggest that you do so while it is still available. I'm sure that somewhere some group of "new thinkers" is trying to outlaw shows like "The Waltons" for the very reasons that it became so monumentally popular in the first place. As a country, our standards, morals, and sense of family values is being eroded every day... we parents are very much aware of how hard it is today to instill a sense of right and wrong in our children. "The Waltons" made the "medicine" go down in the easiest and most effective way... as an integral part of an extremely entertaining TV show that everyone in the family could/can view without a worry that the wrong values might be represented in a positive light. I've seen the entire series multiple times (except the "reunion specials) and I've never seen an exception to that statement. Again,I invite the "snobs" out there to take a look... or even a second look... the vast majority knows what I know... that a very pleasant surprise awaits you if you'll just give "The Waltons" a chance.

    John Christie

    ("Thumbs-down TVLand" and "Thumbs-up Hallmark Channel"
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    FAQ3

    • Where were the outside scenes filmed? It says here that it was studios in Burbank, however, some of the mountain scenes really appear to be the Blue Ridge Mountains.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1972 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • Spencer's Mountain
    • Filming locations
      • Port Hueneme, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour

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