The Waltons

Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression, this is the heart-warming story of a close-nit family - the Waltons. Based on the experiences of Earl Hammer Jr. events unfold through the eyes of John Boy Walton (Richard Thomas), an aspiring writer who portrays the trails and tribulations, the joys, struggles and relationships of the Walton family and their small lumber mill business.

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)

Classification: PG Certificate

When is The Waltons next on TV?

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Main Cast

Ralph Waite
Richard Thomas
Michael Learned
Will Geer
Ellen Corby
Judy Norton-Taylor
Jon Walmsley
David W Harper
Eric Scott
Kami Cotler
Mary Beth McDonough
John Conley
Ronnie Claire Edwards
Kathleen Quinlan
Deborah White
Noah Beery Jr.
Lynda Purl
Rachel Longaker
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Tom Bower