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In other TV films, he played Col. Warner's younger son Jim in Roots: The Next Generations (the 1979 sequel to 1977's Roots), [19] the title role in the biopic Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story in 1983, [20] Will Mossup in CBS's Hobson's Choice in 1983, [21] Henry Durie in The Master of Ballantrae for Hallmark Hall of Fame, [22] Martin ...
This first Walton child is known throughout the series as "John-Boy," is born in 1916 (according to the television show's chronology), and is the eldest son and child of Olivia Walton (née Daly) and John Walton Sr. John-Boy is based on creator / author Earl Hamner Jr (1923–2016), who narrates the opening and closing of each episode as the ...
The story is about the family of John Walton Jr. (known as John-Boy): his six siblings, his parents John and Olivia Walton, and paternal grandparents Zebulon "Zeb" and Esther Walton. John-Boy is the first of the seven children (15 years old in The Homecoming; 17 at the beginning of the series), [7] who becomes a journalist and novelist. Each ...
The “Waltons” star now stars in the touring production of Broadway’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” opening in Kansas City on Tuesday. From John-Boy to Atticus Finch: Richard Thomas a natural ...
Earl Henry Hamner Jr. (July 10, 1923 – March 24, 2016) was an American television writer and producer (sometimes credited as Earl Hamner), best known for his work in the 1970s and 1980s as the creator of two long-running series, The Waltons and Falcon Crest.
Nov. 30—Richard Thomas is well aware of the common denominator between the beloved television series "The Waltons," which launched the veteran actor's career, and the treasured novel, film and ...
John-Boy returns home and tries out for a job in Boatwright University's brand new television department, but must convince the trustees with a speech. Meanwhile, Jim-Bob makes a TV set to watch John-Boy. Another woman competes with Rose for Stanley's affections. Rose tries to lose weight, and the Walton girls make her a stylish dress.
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