Fans watched “The Waltons” between 1972 and 1981. The show ran for nine seasons. The series was a historical drama about a family during the Depression era in Virginia.

The show became a fan favorite. Families watched it every night. Viewers loved seeing the large, close family on screen. Many grew up watching this television family.

The cast created six television movies after the series ended. These films aired from 1982 to 1997. Fans were excited to see their favorite characters return.

In late 2022, “The Waltons” cast gathered for the show’s 50th anniversary. The reunion brought back old memories. Cast members shared stories from their time on the series.

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The 50th Anniversary Celebration
The cast reunited on November 17, 2022. They held a public celebration for the show’s 50th anniversary. The event included an exhibit and a question-and-answer session. Fans could attend and meet their favorite actors.

The Hollywood Museum hosted the gathering. Leonard Maltin led the event. Maltin is a well-known film and television critic. He guided the conversation with the cast members.

The exhibit showed original costumes from the series. Fans could see the actual scripts the actors used. The museum displayed Emmy Awards the show won. Props from the set were on display. Earl Hamner’s original typewriter was featured. Hamner wrote the series using this typewriter.

Seven original cast members attended the event. Michael Learned played Olivia Walton in the series. Richard Thomas starred as John-Boy Walton. Judy Norton played Mary Ellen Walton. All three were present at the reunion.

Jon Walmsley joined from the United Kingdom via Zoom. He played Jason Walton on the show. Mary McDonough appeared through video. She played Erin Walton. David Harper also joined by video. He played Jim Bob Walton.

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Eric Scott attended the event in person. He played Benjamin Walton. Kami Cotler was there too. She played Elizabeth Walton. Supporting cast members and guest stars also participated in the celebration.

Thomas played John-Boy in the series. He said the exhibition costumes moved him deeply. Thomas saw Ralph Waite’s Levi jacket on display. Waite played John Walton and wore this jacket frequently. The sight of the jacket affected Thomas emotionally.

The cast enjoyed their time at the celebration. They took pictures with fans. The actors talked with their supporters. The cast members were older now but still felt connected. They sat on stage like one big family. The actors joked together and answered questions. They talked as if they had never been apart.

The reunion filled fans with warm feelings from the past. The event brought back happy memories for everyone who attended.

Fans Share Their Memories
Scott played Benjamin Walton in the show. He posted photos and videos from the anniversary event on Facebook. Fans quickly filled the comment sections with their thoughts. People shared their memories and feelings about the posts.

One fan called the event wonderful. They thanked Scott for sharing the pictures. This person could not believe the series was 50 years old. The fan remembered being 12 years old when the show started. They noted how much time had passed since then.

Another person shared fond memories of watching the series. This fan still watches the show when possible. A third fan revealed they continue watching the reruns. They thanked Scott for creating wonderful childhood memories.

This person remembered watching “The Waltons” with their grandmother every week. The memory was special to them. They appreciated how the show brought families together.

Cotler played Elizabeth Walton in the series. She also shared a Facebook post about the anniversary. Her post showed a throwback poster and costumes from the show. The display included cut-out heads of the stars attached to the clothing.

One fan called the exhibition beautiful. This person was rewatching “The Waltons” episodes on Hallmark Drama. They watched the episodes back-to-back. The fan remembered viewing the series with their family in the 1970s.

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The fan wrote about how their family gathered in the family room. They watched the show regularly during that time. This person had been thinking about how much life had changed since then. The Facebook user said they would return to those days if they could. They missed the simplicity of that time.

Another person admitted to being emotional about Cotler’s posts. They expressed gratitude for the memories the actress shared. The fan acknowledged being sentimental but appreciated the connection to the past.

The fan said these posts brought them happiness. The content reminded them of good times during difficult periods. This person noted how their childhood contained pleasant memories. “The Waltons” played a major role in creating those memories.

The social media user remembered watching little television as a child. However, their parents always permitted them to view this particular show. The fan even stayed up past their usual bedtime to watch it. They shared how they were very young when the series first aired.

This person was either a baby or toddler during the show’s debut. Cotler’s follower on social media said they missed the early seasons. Later, they caught up with the episodes they had not seen.

The fan mentioned being a redhead now. They revealed how they used to dream about being a missing member of the Walton family. The person thanked the actress for sharing the anniversary post. They appreciated her connection with the fans after all these years.