A Walton Easter
Synopsis
In 1969, John-Boy is a TV news anchorperson in New York and he is in the throes of writing a new book. He and a very pregnant Janet are making plans to return to Walton's Mountain for the celebration of John and Olivia's 40th wedding anniversary. Accompanying them to see the place John-Boy lived as a child is Aurora, a Time magazine photographer, who is doing a story on John-Boy. Meanwhile, Elizabeth arrives back from her travels and announces to Drew, who is still working at the mill with Ben, that she is back to stay. She is very upset to find that Drew did not wait for her, and that he has a new girlfriend. Also, problems arise for John-Boy and Janet because the longer John-Boy stays on the mountain, the more he becomes convinced that he would like to settle down there, raise his family, and continue with his writing whereas Janet wants to stay in New York.
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Richard Thomas
John-Boy Walton
Ralph Waite
John Walton
Michael Learned
Olivia Walton
Jon Walmsley
Jason Walton
Judy Norton
Mary Ellen Walton
Mary Elizabeth McDonough
Erin Walton Northridge
Eric Scott
Ben Walton
David W. Harper
Jim-Bob Walton
Kami Cotler
Elizabeth Walton
Sydney Walsh
Aurora Jameson
Kate McNeil
Janet Gilchrist Walton
Ellen Corby
Grandma Walton
Tony Becker
Drew
Peter Crombie
Calvin Weeks
Zack Eginton
Jimmy Weeks
Helen Kleeb
Miss Mamie Baldwin
Lynn Hamilton
Verdie Grant Foster
Julie Benz
Jeannie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Corcoran
- Screenplay & Story
- Julie Sayres, Earl Hamner, Jr.
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- A Walton Easter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Corcoran
Julie Sayres, Earl Hamner, Jr.
Patrick Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Sayres
Writer
Bill Corcoran
Director
Earl Hamner, Jr.
Writer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
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What is A Walton Easter about?
In 1969, John-Boy is a TV news anchorperson in New York and he is in the throes of writing a new book. He and a very pregnant Janet are making plans to return to Walton's Mountain for the celebration of John and Olivia's 40th wedding anniversary. Accompanying them to see the place John-Boy lived as a child is Aurora, a Time magazine photographer, who is doing a story on John-Boy. Meanwhile, Elizabeth arrives back from her travels and announces to Drew, who is still working at the mill with Ben, that she is back to stay. She is very upset to find that Drew did not wait for her, and that he has a new girlfriend. Also, problems arise for John-Boy and Janet because the longer John-Boy stays on the mountain, the more he becomes convinced that he would like to settle down there, raise his family, and continue with his writing whereas Janet wants to stay in New York.
Who directed A Walton Easter?
A Walton Easter was directed by Bill Corcoran.
Who stars in A Walton Easter?
The principal cast of A Walton Easter includes Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton.
When was A Walton Easter released and how long is it?
A Walton Easter was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Walton Easter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Walton Easter was composed by Patrick Williams.