The Waltons Legacy, How the Series Was Different From Real Life

[@carrieannwolfe160]

The best show made. Period.

[@stumack9755]

Maude.

[@Zaza-l7q]

Ml

[@thomasmurphy3021]

I like Richard Thomas and he did Richard Farley who stalked Laura Black in that movie

[@kellieenglett6863]

I definitely miss all the small towns of rural locations where the people were real socialable,interactive, helpful,kind-hearted people. Every rural town in our history(personal)is being lost to development(commercial). People & places don't quite appear the same.

[@ellove370]

I second that sentiment about the Waltons being such a wonderful show!❤ ❤

[@chnalvr]

America in 2021 needs much more of this, especially right now.

[@krye6008]

Absolutely!

[@krye6008]

So does Britain!

[@WPPCProductions]

Agree 110 percent.I only watch classic TV shows like the Waltons on TV or here on KZbin..

[@cassiefriedman8685]

100%

[@wendycarstens9970]

AMEN 🙏 💖 🙏 💖 🙏 💖

[@1lindacarr]

I am a senior citizen but I still try to watch it every weekday!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❣️

[@onfireforjesus8374]

This show when it 1st came on saved me. My mother and father had been divorced for about 4 years and I was now 13 when I was watching this every Thursday night. My mom worked all the time and I longed for a family like this. The Waltons was my family every Thursday night. I still enjoy the reruns after all these years. I am 63 now. I've been to the old home place and school in 2005.

[@karenjoslyn4051]

You are far from alone in that/this show was probably only warm, family time for many people!

[@tonjamcmanus7143]

I longed for a family like this. I remember watching this and Little House on the Prairie and wishing I had parents like these.

[@onfireforjesus8374]

@@tonjamcmanus7143 I think a lot of us did long for a family like this. Your not alone. Most of us have come from dysfunctional families, or broken ones.

[@heatherlynsey3092]

That’s so cool that you got to see the original house! I wanna go one day, my mom went but I wasn’t able to travel when her and her sisters could take the trip. I bet it was awesome to see!

[@wendycarstens9970]

@@tonjamcmanus7143 me as well baby

[@nilahicks2968]

My mother if she was alive would be 100 years old and when I was growing up we never missed an episode. I remember after everyone she always said that’s how she grew up. If all her siblings had lived there would have been 17 of them in a 3 room shack and an outhouse in the hills of Tennessee. So I loved the Walton’s. I related to so many episodes

[@teamcougars]

We still need shows like The Waltons that’s why we are still watching many years and years ago reruns ❤❤

[@robynhendrickson2801]

I lived in Virginia and passed by this mountain often. Virginia a beautiful state. I still watch Walton’s daily I’ll be 64. I’ll never stop watching this series

[@kathygoodman6159]

My parents grew up during the depression. I never really understood that time until I watched The Waltons. It is a show that is badly needed in today's world where children are growing up with no morals and values and all they think of is themselves. They expect everything that we worked so hard for to just be handed to them. They need to be taught the lessons that were in every single episode of this show. God bless the Hamner family and Schulyer, Virginia! God bless everyone involved in the show.

[@lynnspillane8651]

I do so agree with what you’ve said! 💗

[@missrita1826]

I love the Waltons and have the complete set on DVDs and still watch today.

[@madtrapper9914]

There will NEVER be another T.V. show that will EVER compete with the Waltons.Good wholesome television is gone for good.

[@willr7849]

Yep, we will never be a show like this. Honestly they should show this to young folks so that they can see their great grandparents had their own struggles.

[@pamdavis4128]

You are right, it's been a while & it's still nothing like the Waltons Family type show on TV!! I Love all the shows from the 60's, 70's & some 80's!!

[@rosannacasella774]

Absolutely 💯% agreed 👍 👏 Amen

[@gerrydooley951]

sort of, but you can watch these episodes over and over again. Same with Little House. You can own this stuff which is kind of a miracle in itself

[@jenniferwilcox9759]

.....and corny as hell.

[@jackkircher1755]

RIP Earl Hamner. I read somewhere that Earl (Jr) was 90 in 2016 when he passed away. What a legacy he has left behind. I trust his family will continue to carry the torch of memory to this wonderful family! Blessings to all of them!

[@monicajane7888]

92 Jack. You are so right, what a legacy!

[@susanhaloe2467]

I live in Oregon. But when I was in the Army; I visited The Waltons Museum in Schuyler Virginia. I cried when they played the theme song! I just couldn't even hold back my tears!

[@juliebrown8551]

I love the Walton's as a child growing up in the 70s every Thursday was decated to the Walton's show. How I use to dream that my own family could be as kind , caring and a loving family such as the Walton's. No shows of todays world can compare to the Walton's. Thank you Earl Hamner for such a wonderful show. I only wish one day it will be on television once again.

[@deannewilliams6897]

Julie Brown It comes on every afternoon 5:00-7:00pm. 2 episodes on the Inspiration Channel.

[@Lyndy914]

Awwww what you said really touched me...

[@christienelson1437]

Yup, it gets me every time!🙏🌅💕🎆🎇

[@angelaohara4344]

I live in Oregon and I watch the Waltons every night on Hallmark Drama channel. It’s also on INSP and MeTV every day. I grew up watching the Waltons in the 70’s. Such a wonderful show, great characters and amazing stories!!❤️

[@lindaneff2030]

Earl Hamner Jr's voice is so soothing...I always loved The Waltons and still do after all these years. It was part of my childhood that I will always cherish. This is a lovely video, thank you!!!

[@jameswood231]

Great childhood memories.

[@jimbanda]

@@jameswood231 Same here, Walton's and Little House on the Prairie were time stamps to my childhood , and now I reminisce while watching them still.

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

Me too I remember watching The Homecoming still do till this day And soon after the Waltons came out its just part of me

[@marlenechioda8290]

What stood out to me was the love displayed by them, especially the grandparents. Love is kind...

[@donnaterry2751]

Loved watching Walton’s .beautiful family life and scenery and farming

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Very nice to see a nurturing community that cared for its fellow man. All can see why The Walton's, based on the Hamner family and community, was such a hit with viewers worldwide ... Timeless.

[@ronaldmercer9616]

Real or not it was the best show ever , it took me away from the depressed, delusional people I lived with

[@davesiler4064]

I have been watching this show since 1971, again and again. It has always symbolized the words "hope," "love" and "family" for me and I have always wished my own nuclear family had been like the Hamners/Waltons. Say what you may; it's hard to find cleaner, sweeter, more positive entertainment than this. God bless you, Earl Hamner!!!!

[@SparrowStockwell]

Dave Siler I agree!

[@madtrapper9914]

You can say that again Dave.I have my own kids now n' they also love the Waltons.Along with the Dukes of Hazzard lol.

[@davesiler4064]

@@madtrapper9914 We still go to Schuyler, VA (Walton's Mountain) frequently to see the original Hamner House and the replica of the TV House----great stuff!

[@lucilleduncan3143]

Like the old movies ,they do. Not make movies like the old ones anymore..Hollywood use too have class and profanity ,wasn't used..now anything goes,Morales are gone,stars were respected .now things changed ..

[@formerfetusopposingabortion]

@@lucilleduncan3143 Are you sure? Even back in the 1920's and '30's, Hollywood actors lived pretty fast lives compared to average Americans. The profanity and morally-questionable plots (in the movies, and later TV shows) were just a generation or two behind the real thing-taking their cues from the Hollywood actors, producers and writers themselves. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@donnadixie5746]

The Waltons has always touched my heart from a very young age and always will ❤

[@pennytill5183]

It kind of showed me how my much older siblings lived. Love the show Can never get enough. Thanks for sharing

[@michaelbracken5049]

This man’s voice is a treasure

[@ronalds.reamssr.1805]

I watch this occasionally and every time, it brings tears to my eyes. Not of sadness, but of hope that we can all come together again in these very uncertain times. Why not? We had great forebears who showed us how it can be done.

[@monicaguilbeaux7905]

I loved the Waltons!!! I still watch it every day. My favorite was Grandpa, he sure was a character!!

[@laurieballard2443]

I loved Grampa too!

[@fnafmaster818]

I never get tired of watching the Waltons I love that show I came from big family we grew up in church and Bible school we also were rich in love and values

[@maxjohnson8025]

And the way Judy now does commentary...this show definitely makes an impact. Whenever I watch anything like this, I have a good and peaceful feeling...and usually a smile. Another time, place but always with us.

[@kerrividler6571]

More shows should be like this. The Waltons I feel made so many people envious, not for how hard they had to struggle back then, but the strength and love that growing up in those families gave you. Loved the show and wish I could watch it all again

[@margaretmary-dj1ps]

Absolutely 💯...

[@maiaboone8953]

I was 10 years old, living in North Carolina when this show came on. I loved it then, and I love it today. I'm 61 years old today and I still watch it from time to time ❤

[@tangerinefizz11]

My grandma was born in 1927, so she was of the same generation as the Walton (Hamner) children. Hearing Earl Hamner describe his family being impoverished but not deprived made me think of Grandma, who always spoke with fondness about growing up on her grandparents' farm. Like the Hamners, they didn't have much materially, but they had what they needed.

[@wandamiller7640]

Those were the good old days, best series ever made.💙

[@haukepowers-l3i]

very heart warming...this is how folks neeed to live again...as a Big Family....

[@ednawyant591]

Love the Waltons I emailed Mr Earl several years ago and told him that the show brought back lots of memories for me growing as a child at my Mammaws in Mississippi. We chatted back and forth and I recieved a signed copy of his book about Goodnight John Boy. That is my treasure for sure! Thank you Mr Earl Hamner!!!

[@ginageneaux8078]

Over the past year, I watched all of 'The Walton's' seasons in it's entirety- The show first aired in the early 1970's when I was a teenager and continued throughout my young adulthood years, but I never watched it then. I was too busy being a teen and young adult back when it first aired- Today, I am now in my 70's, and decided to go on the journey and watched finally, 'The Walton's'. - The series was able to bring me to come to terms of what I personally have missing and yearning for during our current tumultuous times; a sense of values, traditions, and community in steadfastness. It's a yearning for what I feel is missing today.

[@BobFarnell]

It's Long past the time These Stories Were Re Published, I loved and still Love them all. and want to see them again!!

[@loriterrill2967]

Blessings to all the people associated with this heart warming show. Thank you for enriching our lives with genuine Love. 🙏🤗♥️♥️♥️💝⚘🦋

[@caretaker158]

Love this. Wish I'd met Earl. Had the honor to meet Audrey, who was the inspiration for Erin. I live less than 2 hours from Schuyler and now there's a B&B that's a replica of the Walton house

[@lynells3060]

Loved the Waltons then and the re-runs now.

[@lucilleduncan3143]

There will never be another show on TV like the Walton's it was a family clean down to earth show.dies not exist anymore shows like that.Little house on the prairie,.there is no more,oeace,love,and family Morales and more.sad really.i like the old movieswish they would bring back some of them.

[@rickysheppard4154]

We love it when grandma and grandpa is on the show

[@glowinggold9488]

I didnt hear a peep about them.

[@whydidwedothat]

This short film was amazing! The Walton's was the best show on TV ever.

[@shopsshire9282]

Fifty years ago since the original Waltons movie, " The Homecoming", aired around Christmastime 1971.

[@mariaanglin9543]

Awesome movie. It's family oriented. Clean family movie. Its so inspiring. We need this back. It's what we need. GODBLESS

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

They sure don't make family tv shows like 'The Waltons' anymore! What a beautiful show it was/is!! It's my forever favorite show!

[@charlottedog5232]

I grew up in 70s/80s in a small Arkansas town and this show reminds me of so much of my childhood

[@George-wx9dj]

My brother who lived in Richmond Virginia took me to Schuyler to the Waltons home and we stood out front of there house. The mother was still alive at the time but we didn’t see her as she was under the weather. We looked around the area and went to Ike Godseys store and talked to family there. Me and my family were also fans of the show since the beginning. You can imagine my emotions while there.

[@ToBetterTimes4311]

I think this is my favorite TV show ever. It would be great to have more shows like this one.

[@scottpowers9367]

I remember watching The Waltons with my aunts and uncles when I spent the summers with them in the country. An idealistic childhood and I’m so grateful for it.

[@diannefeinstein5135]

Loved this show during its run still watch the reruns. Best show on TV.

[@apcadd80]

Highlight of my life was having an email exchange with John Boy, aka Earl Hamner. Never did I expect a response. Such a great man...

[@scheirerjeanie1]

always loved The Waltons and still do after all these years

[@susanbannister6270]

I still watch this show every evening on Hallmark drama and LOVE it.

[@timyoung9696]

I grew up watching The Waltons as a kid. I still watch it to this day whenever I get the chance. Where I live in Oregon The Waltons comes on 5 days a week Monday through Friday at 12 in the afternoon. It is still giving hundreds of thousands of people a wonderful show to watch with great family and moral values. This day and age we could sure use a lot more of The Waltons

[@user-th5hx7kl1l]

Merci beaucoup pour l'histoire de Waltons Legacy. Millions of blessings, Esther St Juste

[@bellesparks4374]

I love everything about The Waltons:)!

[@wandajames6234]

There's no doubt that show touched a chord deep within those who saw it whether they were part of a traditional family or not. There's a reason so many have made a pilgrimage to Schuyler just to be part of that atmosphere which ironically was created on a Hollywood set but sprang from those mountains. Well done.

[@annbee4494]

I love the Waltons!!! Good, wholesome show with strong family values. I remember visiting my Grandparents in Ireland and they absolutely loved this show. I heard it was a popular over there as well. It warmed people's hearts all over the world. ❤❤❤

[@charlesherringsr743]

I grew up 20 miles from Waltons mountain and still live in the area it is so beautiful here

[@margaretmary-dj1ps]

GREAT ! 😊

[@zuzuspetals9281]

The best sudden side trip I ever made was to Schuyler, VA on my way home to NC from NY a few years ago when I saw the sign that said The Walton's Mountain Museum. I had a lovely few hours at the schoolhouse revisiting the years I spent with the Walton family as I navigated the last years of high school, leaving home for college and work to begin life on my own in CA, and feeling grateful that I now lived in an area of NC that was very close to the dream I'd always had of someday being on Walton's Mountain. This was a lovely explanation of the history of a family and program that captured several generations in many ways and still holds our minds and emotions.

[@donnamarievalentine1156]

What a wonderful story! I have always loved the Waltons too! I am from New Jersey but moved to Virginia last year. I love Virginia's history, but really miss where I lived in Morris Cty NJ and plan to move back. I love your name - ZuZu's petals - will watch this on Christmas Eve after mass with my three children - one home from college in Virginia (VT Honors!). Merry Christmas!

[@lisap4419]

I grew up in a small rural community in northern MN. There is nothing better and more heartwarming than growing up surrounded by community and family. I loved watching the Waltons as a kid and still watch the reruns today.

[@thomaskeiper4534]

I was born in 1963 and grew up watching the Walton’s every week for the years the series ran. Though I didn’t realize it at the time, as I grew older and experienced watching the Walton’s many years later, the series touched my heart and life in countless ways. Indeed, the tv show was real life experiences from within the home and out in the community. Now… today, here some 50 years later, I have profound memories of each specific show and the cast members - Grandpa & Grandma, John & Olivia and each of the 7 kids. Age wise, I grow up and was the same ago falling in the middle of the 7 kids. My favorites of the kids was John-boy of course, Mary Ellen, Jim Bob and Elizabeth. Today, when watching a rerun of an episode, I find great comfort in it. It takes me back to a place of my early youth and could identify with the kids as I had two brothers and two sisters. All said, though a couple of my friends have laughed and joked with me about watching this tv show from the 70’s and liking it very much. Again, I found so much comfort in watching the Walton’s and still do today in 2024. I must say that Earl Hamner did an excellent job with this series. It’s brought so much pleasure and comfort to the viewer. My hat off to Mr. Hamner. Brilliant work.

[@jgsmile1331]

All the values they exude as in the mother and father Hamner come from the Bible. They exemplified the Golden Rule and taught those values to their children, Earl and his siblings. That is what people have fallen in love with. The other people in the community had the same values which stem from being a follower of Jesus Christ. You can have that to by asking Jesus into your heart today. God bless you. Thank you for this video and the Hamner family, especially Earl, and the town's people of Skyler.

[@gloriasimpkins823]

Mr. Hammer shows that having a praying family's support , belief in God dreams can come true.

[@jayellevanderschoor1786]

It's nice to hear soft spoken people for a change

[@audreyann1975]

I think this family and their town is really beautiful. Now this is a community that takes care of each other. And they're patriotic to top it off. Really special. Oh and my name is Audrey and my brother is Paul.

[@gailsmith8115]

When I get tired of all the bad news on the TV , I say well it's time to go up on the mountain, and I turn to The Walton's!!!!!!!

[@rdbeckett590]

Loved this show. I was born in 1963, but my dad was born in 1921 in Kentucky with 8 bros and sis on a farm. I like to think my dads life was like the beautiful waltons!!!❤ thank you hammers for the story.

[@graciebentley1421]

It's 2022 now and I'm 70yrs old I'm so thankful to be able to watch the waltons on KZbin or Facebook. I'll always love watching the waltons. Thank 😊 you. Oh also my mom lived in Roanoke Virginia and my cousins still live there in the area so I'm familiar with the area of the BlueRidge Mountain area it is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful.

[@maryasmith7721]

I love the Waltons cause they remind me of my mothers family. They had 4 boys ‘& 2 girls & they had a big table like the Waltons. I still watch the show. My brother had a car just like John Boys & he took me to school in it. Good memories. Thank you all.

[@808music3]

Once upon a time, families stayed and lived together. Ate together, and shared everything together. Wether it was happy times or sad times, families did help. Unfortunately my siblings and parents no longer exist anymore. We have to leave this glorious and materialistic world one day. I hope those who can relate families through this family series, is one lucky person. God bless everyone.🙏

[@pappacicciafulham]

Chicken soup for the soul, when I need a pick up it the Waltons every time :)

[@daverindone655]

Exactly! I'll find the early seasons when times are tough. People have told the same over the years, it's like a shoulder to lean on.

[@Sammy-mp9xn]

Yes, & The Waltons Christmas movie every year. Very heartwarming.

[@stellaolgetree2721]

After a bad day of nothing but doom from Coved, I can’t wait untill time to watch the Waltons! I am 81 and it makes me go back to my childhood and wish things could be like thst now!!!

[@drwho534]

Watching The Waltons again and now my older children are enjoying the series that depicts a life and society foreign to the attitudes and life of today. So many have so much today yet are miserable, discontented and care little for the needs of others. The Hamner / Walton family depict what it truly means to be rich.

[@b52270]

Well said..agree100%...my 9 yr old daughter is watching the Waltons on amazon prime. Now she wants to visit the museum.

[@awakenowadays]

Beautiful documentary about a major historic true to life story by Mr. Earl Hamner. RIP to all who have passed since this film was made.💞💯🙏

[@lippythelip7388]

Reminds me of when i was younger , it took me away from the family i had to the family i wish i had with no abuse and more understanding... LOVE THE WALTONS

[@nickefgen9219]

I always watched the Walton’s each week when it was on, I now have the series in a box set, Earl Hamner’s voice was Soothing to listen to at the end of each episode, I felt like apart of their family in where my own family was nothing like their’s when I was growing up, I’m Going have to go visit Schuyler Virginia when I get the chance to, I just really like the Walton show

[@tressabaker6514]

Loved it then, love it now! I watch ALL the old re-runs I can ever find! There will never be another like it. I loved Little House On The Prairie as well. Two of my favorites! They need to have more shows like these again!

[@vickywitton1008]

This is so sweet. This is the way I thought America was growing up certainty not he way things are now. A kind, loving and welcoming place, where anyone can achieve anything

[@andywood5699]

I loved the television series but the Christmas special was wonderful. It was the hook that got me to watch the series.

[@chappy3248]

The Waltons will never get old! I grew up near Schuyler, Alberene, which is basically at the bottom of this mountain. Earl Hamner endorsed my uncles book. So interesting to have stumbled upon this gold piece.

[@davesiler4064]

How could this wonderful documentary have received 45 thumbs down??? Amazing, but sad!

[@paulrichie3319]

i only started watching waltons two years back an got hooked like many

[@excelrange4246]

One of a kind show.

[@joycestewart7227]

Watching The Waltons every Thursday night at 7 pm is what kept me at home when I was a child. Every other night I found a reason NOT to be at home! Growing up it took me a long long time to find a man willing to give me 8 children so we could have a Waltons family too but it didn’t turn out that way…we didn’t have a script, we didn’t have producers or directors and we didn’t even have grandparents engaged with us! I’m still not sorry I tried to recreate a family like The Waltons but I just hope the love they inspired will keep our 22 offspring loving each other and those around them for generations to come!

[@joanneleger7368]

I LOVED WATCHING THIS SHOW AS A YOUNG TEENAGER. HOW MANY TIMES I TEARED UP FROM EMOTION WATCHING THE WALTON FAMILY. ONE OF THE BEST EVER MADE, TOO BAD THERE'S NOTHING LIKE IT NOW ANYMORE. I NOW HAVE MY OWN LOVING MARRIAGE OF 20-YRS, TWO BEAUTIFUL, KIND, WELL BROUGHT US KIDS. I'D LIKE TO THINK THIS SHOW TAUGHT ME THE IMPORTANT THINGS, JUST AS MY OWN FAMILY DID.

[@jessicaboisvert3138]

Loved watching this show and thanks for sharing this I enjoyed watching it..

[@pathfinder1962]

The Walton's was such a brilliant TV show. It portrayed what life was like in Depression hit America. Life was so hard for American people at that time but the people were happy. I loved the Walton's and could watch it over and over again. I wish we still had TV shows like the Walton's still being produced today. But sadly I think we will never see the likes of the Walton's ever again

[@Dj-ws9rj]

What a wonderful documentary, I was so pleased to see it was about the Hamners themselves & the region they were from..the Waltons truly depicted the time & era pretty accurately, people in these mountains are really like these people, thats what i loved most about this documentary, very good video ❣ the values spoken of in this video are wonderful, even tho we are now told they are bad & judgemental & nontolerant, but that is such a lie, they are a place for a foundation to treat people with more tolerance, with love, kindness, a true meaning of love thy neighbor..its sad to see our values as a nation being attacked & taught they are a bad ideation, we need values, morals, & love to survive...

[@kincaide67]

THANK You SO very much for posting this.

[@paulscountry456]

Waltons really was a great show.

[@lillybranyan1895]

Thank you For touching my family and continue to do so.

[@stumack9755]

"Touching your family"!!!!! Call 911.

[@ronalds.reamssr.1805]

Thanks so much for this wonderful blessing of some great people.

[@terryposey5051]

I love this show growing up I grew in 70s and we watch it all the time I miss john Walton sr he is always in my heart

[@nancycurtis488]

A special series and one I so wished I could have been a part of especially having the love of so many sisters and brothers...I, who had one older brother with whom I have never been close, longed for a large loving family. And imagine having a great set of grandparents to love and learn from right there with you. I was only 11 and 12 years old when I lost all four of my grandparents within 12 months...my Texas grandparents and my Illinois grandparents. How I wish I could have known all of my grandparents better....they were in their 60’s and mid-70’s when I was born. Living close to your family is so much more important than most young people today realize.

[@johnwest1688]

What made The waltons so good was it just showed that nothing is impossible when a family support each other no matter how difficult sticks together stands together cares about each that's something money can't buy not enough gold and the world to buy that it's what's sadly lacking today that's why it's so much violence because there's no moral fiber today to everybody's out to beat someone but they all grew up to be successful because I'm a strong family unity are good moral fiber they were taught honesty and values today they're afraid to put a show like that on that's what television needs today strong religious family values

[@annechildress2721]

Grew up in nearbly Buckingham County! Loved this! Thanks for sharing

[@barbarapatterson4308]

The Walton's Legacy is very good and informative.

[@deborahburns424]

I had history in Virginia being born in Roanoke and my parents live in Blue Ridge. I only experienced a part of what The Waltons had because my father joined the Navy and we went away from our family and hometown when I was only four. However, so many good memories of my grandmothers and grandfathers, aunts and uncles and cousins when we would come back to visit during holidays or summer when school was out. Unfortunately so many of them are gone now, But their legacy lives on in my heart despite the miles that disconnected us physically.

[@karenjones3840]

Love the Waltons & enjoy the reruns daily

[@liviia305]

I loved this show when it was first run and still love it. I watch it any time I see that it is on.

[@willr7849]

When I watch the waltons I'm reminded when the young social media influencers state today's young generation has it harder then any other generation before them, I think about the episode where John Boy is graduating and going to college and grandma wants to buy him a pair of pants because he only owns one pair or when the whole family had to go pick apples just for some pocket change, a show like this should be shown to all young people. The past was not easy but people still found the ability to be compasionate

[@normanmallory2055]

As of a few years ago i bought the entire series of the Walton's , every fall i start watching the show again , always loved that show , so real and so heartfelt and full of life..

[@SparrowStockwell]

Norman Mallory So did we! We are on the third time through the entire series.

[@normanmallory2055]

@@SparrowStockwell Nothing even close to that series, in the 60's 70's there were a few that I liked and watched each week..Downton Abbey I really enjoyed so I bought the series.

[@madelynthomas1132]

@@normanmallory2055 b.

[@normanmallory2055]

Downton Abbey I enjoyed so much I bought the series !!! Gunsmoke was the longest running series of 20 years , I always liked it but don’t own the set just yet!!

[@normanmallory2055]

@@SparrowStockwell I bought the Waltons Easter , A Walton Wedding and a Walton Christmas and a Waltons Thanksgiving!! Two disc in one set !! Every year I watch a Walton Christmas on Christmas Day!!

[@kentuckylady2990]

My Dad and Mom survived the depression. They would have considered families living like the Waltons wealthy .

[@ladyagnes7781]

My parents live through the depression in a bug city. My mother said that it was very hard in the cities (& the Dust Bowl region), but things were actually better in the country. She said when you got milk because your cow ate the grass, & veggies because you had some land to grow them, there was less if a strain to feed the family. Also, with cash money hard to come by( though folks lost the house for non-payment if mortgage or taxes on the mountain) the barter economy that was common on the mountain(& in many small communities) made it easier to survive the depression.

[@proudmilitarymom]

My parents were children during the depression..our Mama told us, the Waltons were rich compared to them.

[@sallyintucson]

I always thought that the show was unrealistic when it came to the Great Depression. They had electricity, decent clothing and nice house. The fictional veggie garden was tiny for even one person. Of course it was all filmed indoors.

[@susanwarren9936]

Because they owned land... Also, the story Starts during the depression, but it went on for over eight seasons.

[@livilou5075]

@@proudmilitarymom that’s what my Mom also said!

[@Rocketsmansmom]

Enjoyed seeing this. Brought back some memories of my dads home. Been away too long

[@fandmcrafts4621]

My hubby and I just visited .it was a dream and I thank God for Carol the owner of bed and breakfast John and Olivia's or my Dream of going wouldn't have happened. We are praying that we could live there half of the year or majority of it .Only God can make that happen and that's ok .I will continue watching and visiting my mountain in P a .black log mountain .

[@chilili441]

Why don't you bring Tillman's store back, fix it up or build it up again. If I could afford it I would do that, maybe the town would help you build it up and create a small store, I hate to see places of memory to go away

[@bellesparks4374]

I love The Walton's:)!