Name: The Waltons
Released: 1972-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned

TV Show · Drama · Classics

The life of a Depression-era family in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains is the subject of this wholesome series. The show is seen from the point of view of eldest son John Boy, who eventually goes to college, serves in World War II and becomes a novelist.

1972 · 49m

Starring Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned

Director Nicholas Webster, Vincent Sherman

EPISODE 1

The Foundling

A young girl is found on the doorstep of the Walton home. They take her in and later realise she is deaf. John Boy helps to teach her sign language.

47 min
EPISODE 2

The Carnival

Although the Walton children want to attend the Carnival, John and Olivia put their money to better use when grandma breaks her glasses.

47 min
EPISODE 3

The Calf

When Chance the cow gives birth to a healthy calf, the Waltons are over the moon, but it must be sold to pay for some emergency repairs to John's truck.

47 min
EPISODE 4

The Hunt

John Boy has mixed feelings about his first Turkey Hunt, he wants to prove that he is a man and can provide for the family, but at the same time doesn't want to take the life of a living creature.

47 min
EPISODE 5

The Typewriter

When John Boy borrows and antique typewriter so he can write a story for a magazine, Mary Ellen mistakenly sells it to a junk collector.

47 min
EPISODE 6

The Star

When Grandpa Walton sees a falling star he believes the old superstition which says death will be eminent. He therefore takes to his bed to await his time.

47 min