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The Waltons

The Waltons

The Landmark Series That Celebrates Family.

19727.29 Seasons210 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.

Created by Lee Rich
Produced by Robert L. Jacks, Earl Hamner, Jr.
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

John Walton Sr.

Jon Walmsley

Jon Walmsley

Jason Walton

Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Erin Walton

D

David W. Harper

Jim-Bob Walton

E

Earl Hamner, Jr.

Narrator

Eric Scott

Eric Scott

Ben Walton

Kami Cotler

Kami Cotler

Elizabeth Walton

Joe Conley

Joe Conley

Ike Godsey

Judy Norton

Judy Norton

Mary Ellen Walton

Themes & Keywords

small townworld war iibig familygreat depressionfamily1940s1930slightheartedcomfortingcompassionate

About The Waltons

The Waltons is a drama series that first aired in 1972 exploring themes of small town, world war ii, big family, great depression, family, 1940s. Created by Lee Rich, it stars Ralph Waite, Jon Walmsley, Mary Elizabeth McDonough. The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.

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