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The Journey

  • Episode aired Sep 13, 1973
  • TV-G
  • 1h
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Will Geer, Kami Cotler, Mary Beth McDonough, and Eric Scott in The Waltons (1972)
DramaFamilyRomance

An elderly neighbor reinforces John-Boy's feelings that despite hard times he is lucky to be surrounded by a loving family.An elderly neighbor reinforces John-Boy's feelings that despite hard times he is lucky to be surrounded by a loving family.An elderly neighbor reinforces John-Boy's feelings that despite hard times he is lucky to be surrounded by a loving family.

  • Director
    • Harry Harris
  • Writers
    • Earl Hamner Jr.
    • Nigel McKeand
  • Stars
    • Richard Thomas
    • Ralph Waite
    • Michael Learned
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    227
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    • Director
      • Harry Harris
    • Writers
      • Earl Hamner Jr.
      • Nigel McKeand
    • Stars
      • Richard Thomas
      • Ralph Waite
      • Michael Learned
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • John-Boy Walton
    Ralph Waite
    Ralph Waite
    • John Walton, Sr.
    Michael Learned
    Michael Learned
    • Olivia Walton
    • (as Miss Michael Learned)
    Ellen Corby
    Ellen Corby
    • Esther Walton
    Will Geer
    Will Geer
    • The Grandfather
    Judy Norton
    Judy Norton
    • Mary Ellen Walton
    Jon Walmsley
    Jon Walmsley
    • Jason Walton
    Mary Beth McDonough
    Mary Beth McDonough
    • Erin Walton
    • (as Mary Elizabeth McDonough)
    Eric Scott
    Eric Scott
    • Ben Walton
    David W. Harper
    David W. Harper
    • Jim-Bob Walton
    Kami Cotler
    Kami Cotler
    • Elizabeth Walton
    Joe Conley
    Joe Conley
    • Ike Godsey
    Earl Hamner Jr.
    Earl Hamner Jr.
    • The Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (as Earl Hamner)
    Tammi Bula
    Tammi Bula
    • Marcia Woolery
    Victor Izay
    Victor Izay
    • Dr. Matthew Vance
    Chester Jones
    • Waiter
    Linda Watkins
    Linda Watkins
    • Mrs. Maggie MacKenzie
    Eugene Jackson
    • Piano Player
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harry Harris
    • Writers
      • Earl Hamner Jr.
      • Nigel McKeand
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    10davissonjane

    The Journey episode

    Loved this episode so moving and wonderful story! The connection John Boy had with the elderly person and sure makes one stop and think.

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    • Trivia
      Jim Bob, David Harper, is missing from the entire episode. Even the scenes with all the children he is no where to be found.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Maggie Mackenzie: [referring to the 20 dollar goldpiece, given to her as a wedding present] Aye, and I'll never spend it. Even last year when President Roosevelt said we had to hand in all our gold coins, I just couldn'a bring myself to part with it.

      John 'John Boy' Walton Jr.: Well, I'm sure Mr. Roosevelt would understand.

      Mrs. Maggie Mackenzie: If not, I'm sure Mrs. Roosevelt would!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 26th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond
      Traditional Scottish Tune

      Sung by Richard Thomas and Linda Watkins

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Hallmark Channel
      • INSP Television Network
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 20, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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