The Waltons Singing ‘I’ll Fly Away’ Is A Charming Throwback To Simpler Times
This vintage clip of The Waltons singing ‘I’ll Fly Away’ stirs up all kinds of nostalgia. And this trip back to a simpler time is just what I needed today!…
The cast of The Waltons is slated to participate in an on-air reunion
Various members of the cast of The Waltons have been tapped to participate in an episode of the charity benefit program Stars In The House. Series regulars Mary Beth McDonough,…
All about The Waltons, the nostalgic 1970s hit TV series about family life during the Great Depression – Click Americana
“The Waltons” was a simple story of a large family living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression. The classic TV show originally aired from 1972 through 1981, starred…
Producers on The Waltons tried making Olivia Walton look older
The producers of The Waltons originally wanted an actress in her early to mid-40s, with long and reddish hair to play the role of Olivia Walton. Who they chose, however, was Michael…
Here’s how the real Walton kids spent their Christmas in 1976
Image credit: The Everett Collection Christmas time in classic TV is always nostalgic, sometimes chaotic, but usually it’s the most joyful time of the year for both the cast and…
Will Geer’s daughter once described growing up with Grandpa Walton
On The Waltons, we’ve told you how you can catch Zeb Walton actor Will Geer’s real daughter Ellen Geer appearing in two episodes, “The Pledge” and “The Ceremony.” It’s fun for fans to…
Michael Learned explained how Olivia Walton changed throughout The Waltons
If a television series is successful enough to run for a number of years, it’s only natural for the characters to grow and change, in the same way that real…
For Richard Thomas, being John-Boy was a double-edged sword
For many people, playing an iconic character is a dream come true. You’re beloved by viewers and recognized on the street, and you’ll probably never have to pay for your…
A brief history of the creepy doll seen across classic TV
Some ideas frighten us so badly that they are constantly revisited, burrowing into our collective unconscious. Some stories are retold and re-interpreted to scare entirely new generations. Zombies, apocalypses, axe-wielding…
Eric Scott: “Waltons” Icon/King of Hearts – Herbie J Pilato S3
The timeless appeal of The Waltons is attributed to many reasons. Firstly, each episode was as a little movie, with a beginning, middle and an end, unlike contemporary television shows that feature…