The Waltons

Richard Thomas Knew He Would Leave ‘The Waltons’ Since He Started

The future isn't set in stone, but decisions can be made long before they're even brought up. Richard Thomas was…

2 weeks ago

Richard Thomas Defended ‘The Waltons’ Against Critics Who Called It Too Sugary Sweet

Real life can be nasty. It can be messy, jaded, and just downright unpleasant. But bastions of wholesome goodness and…

3 months ago

‘The Waltons’ Cast Then And Now 2024

UPDATED 1/4/2024 Wake up, John-Boy, it’s time to revisit the good ole days. If there is one television series that…

3 months ago

Michael Learned Says ‘Waltons’ Fans Were Horrified When They Heard Her Swear

Michael Learned's iconic portrayal of Olivia Walton, the resilient and empathetic matriarch in The Waltons, catapulted her to widespread acclaim.…

3 months ago

After Troubled Childhood, Ralph Waite Had To Learn About Fatherhood Through ‘The Waltons’

Much of the '70s is colored by seeing actor Ralph Waite as the patriarch of the Walton clan in The…

4 months ago

‘The Waltons’: Mary Elizabeth McDonough Starved Herself After Being Called Too “Fat”

Even after the show was canceled in 1981, The Waltons remains an enduring part of pop culture - and so…

6 months ago

50 Years Ago, Two Unlikely TV Families Made History At The Emmys

The '70s were a defining point for television programs. Crucial foundations had been lain decades before, but the 1970s saw…

6 months ago

Elizabeth From ‘The Waltons’ Is ‘Almost Never Recognized’ At 58 Years Old

The Waltons is regarded as one of the most influential and favorite family sitcoms of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Kami…

9 months ago

‘The Waltons’ Star Richard Thomas Drew on His Childhood Experiences When Playing John-Boy Walton

In an interview with The Waltons' co-star Judy Norton, Richard Thomas revealed that despite not growing up in the country,…

12 months ago

‘The Waltons’: Married TV Couple Grandma & Grandpa Were Both Actually Gay

*FAQs at the bottom of article* UPDATED 3/7/2023 Ellen Corby and Will Geer brought veteran acting skills as Grandma and…

1 year ago

At 61, Jim-Bob, From ‘The Waltons’ Went From TV Star To Quiet Delivery Truck Driver

*FAQs at the bottom of article* UPDATED: 3/1/2023 James Robert, or Jim-Bob Walton as he was commonly known, was the…

1 year ago

Whatever Happened To David W. Harper, Jim-Bob, From ‘The Waltons’?

David W. Harper got both his start and big break from starring as Jim-Bob Walton in the hit TV show…

1 year ago