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Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)

Awards

The Waltons

20 wins & 53 nominations

American Cinema Editors, USA

  • 1974 Nominee Eddie
    • Best Edited Episode from a Television Series
    • Alan Jaggs
    • Bill Lewis
    • Gene Fowler Jr.
    For episode "The Thanksgiving Story".

Directors Guild of America, USA

  • Harry Harris
    1974 Nominee DGA Award
    • Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night
    • Harry Harris
    For episode "The Journey".
  • Robert Butler in Turbulence (1997)
    1973 Winner DGA Award
    • Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night
    • Robert Butler
    • Neil T. Maffeo (unit production manager) (plaque)
    • Lynn Guthrie (first assistant director) (plaque)
    • Miles Tilton (second assistant director) (plaque)
    For episode "Dust Bowl Cousins".

Primetime Emmy Awards

  • Will Geer in The Waltons (1972)
    1978 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
    • Will Geer
    For playing: "Zebulon Walton". Posthumously.
  • 1978 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Film Editing in a Drama Series
    • Bill Mosher (editor)
    For episode "Grandma Comes Home".
  • Ralph Waite in The Mississippi (1982)
    1978 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
    • Ralph Waite
    For playing: "John Walton, Sr.".
  • Michael Learned
    1978 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
    • Michael Learned
    For playing: "Olivia Walton".
  • Ellen Corby
    1978 Nominee Primetime Emmy
    • Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series
    • Ellen Corby
    For playing: "Esther Walton". For episode "Grandma Comes Home".

Golden Globes, USA

  • Ellen Corby
    1977 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Supporting Actress - Television
    • Ellen Corby
  • Michael Learned
    1976 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama
    • Michael Learned
  • Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    1975 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best TV Show - Drama
  • Michael Learned
    1975 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best TV Actress - Drama
    • Michael Learned
  • Richard Thomas
    1975 Nominee Golden Globe
    • Best TV Actor - Drama
    • Richard Thomas

Humanitas Prize

  • 1980 Nominee Humanitas Prize
    • 60 Minute Category
    • Marion Hargrove
    For episode "The Death Of Me Yet".
  • 1977 Nominee Humanitas Prize
    • 60 Minute Network or Syndicated Television
    • Jack Miller
    For The Pony Cart (1976).
  • 1976 Nominee Humanitas Prize
    • 60 Minute Network or Syndicated Television
    • Kathleen Hite
    For The Sermon (1975).
  • 1975 Nominee Humanitas Prize
    • 60 Minute Network or Syndicated Television
    • Hindi Brooks
    For The Romance (1974).

Peabody Awards

  • Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    1973 Winner Peabody Award

People's Choice Awards, USA

  • Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    1976 Winner People's Choice Award
    • Favorite TV Dramatic Program
  • Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    1975 Winner People's Choice Award
    • Favorite TV Dramatic Program
    Tied with Kojak (1973).

Writers Guild of America, USA

  • 1980 Nominee WGA Award (TV)
    • Episodic Drama
    • Ernie Wallengren (as E.F. Wallengren)
    For The Burden (1979).
  • 1979 Nominee WGA Award (TV)
    • Episodic Drama
    • Ray Cunneff
    For The Captive (1978).
  • 1979 Nominee WGA Award (TV)
    • Episodic Drama
    • John McGreevey
    For The Illusion (1978).
  • 1976 Nominee WGA Award (TV)
    • Episodic Drama
    • Hindi Brooks
    For The Woman (1975).
  • 1975 Nominee WGA Award (TV)
    • Episodic Drama
    • Jeb Rosebrook
    For The Conflict (1974).

Young Artist Awards

  • Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    1980 Nominee Young Artist Award
    • Best TV Series or Special Featuring Youth

Online Film & Television Association

  • Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Judy Norton, Ellen Corby, Kami Cotler, David W. Harper, Michael Learned, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Ralph Waite, and Jon Walmsley in The Waltons (1972)
    2013 Winner OFTA TV Hall of Fame
    • Television Programs

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