I remember watching The Waltons with my family as a child and I remember watching the reruns as an adult with my children. I have to say that I was very excited to see the series begin to be released by season in box sets. The Waltons - The Complete First Season is the beginning of this wonderful series created by Earl Hamner. This first box set gives you the chance to be introduced to this beloved family that was an institution on television during the 1970’s.

The Waltons - The Complete First Season

This first season on dvd doesn’t come with any interviews, missing scenes or any other extra frills; but what you do get is the first season of one of the most beloved families on television.

Included in this set are:

The Foundling - The Waltons find an abandoned girl on their doorstep and find out that she is deaf. This is a heartwarming episode that anyone will enjoy.

The Carnival - A carnival arrives on Waltons Mountain. The children are excited but not able to afford to go.

The Calf - Jim Bob and Elizabeth, the two youngest Walton’s take a calf to save it from certain death.

The Hunt - John Boy Walton reluctantly goes on his first hunt and saves his father’s life after he is attacked by a bear.

The Typewriter - John Boy borrows a typewriter from two sisters on Walton’s mountain to type a manuscript and loses it.

The Star - A meteorite falls onto Walton’s mountain and grandpa believes it is an omen to his death and takes to his bed. This is a great episode that I always enjoy watching.

The Sinner - The new preacher portrayed by a young John Ritter arrives and upsets John Walton with his strict preaching.

The Boy From the CCC - The Walton’s take in a boy who causes nothing but trouble.

The Ceremony - Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany come to Waltons Mountain.

The Legend - An old WWI buddy of the fathers comes to visit.

The Literary Man - John Boy meets a writer and becomes distracted from the work at the timber mill which jeopardizes a contract.

The Dust Bowl Cousins - The Waltons cousins arrive and upset the family by stealing and fighting with everyone.

The Reunion - The Baldwin sisters cousins come for a visit and try to take “the recipe” away from them.

The Minstrel - The oldest daughter Mary Ellen runs away from home.

The Actress - An actress arrives on the mountain and her driver takes off with her money.

The Fire - The Walton’s Mountain school is set fire by a parent who is not happy that they are teaching evolution in the schools.

The Love Story - John Boy falls in love for the first time.

The Courtship - Olivia’s uncle comes to town and falls in love with a divorced woman.

The Gypsies - A Gypsy family finds themselves stranded, but won’t allow the Walton’s to help them.

The Deed - When the Walton’s discover they never registered the deed to Waltons Mountain, John boy goes to the city to work and help the family keep their home.

The Scholar - John Boy agrees to help a neighbor lady learn to read and write.

The Bicycle - Local blacksmith Curtis Norton has had John-Boy write letters to his bride-to-be. When she arrives on Walton's Mountain, life and Curtis are much different than she expected. Meanwhile, Olivia is feeling new pangs for freedom and something "different" in her life.

The Townie - John Boy’s friend sees him as an escape from her demanding mother.

The Easter Story - The entire family suffers as the mother (Olivia) is stricken with polio. This is a very heartwarming story that will make up cry and laugh. This is my favorite episode in this box set.

The Cast

Richard Thomas – John Boy Walton
Ralph Waite – John Walton (The Father)
Miss Michael Learned – Olivia Walton (The Mother)
Ellen Corby – Grandma
Will Geer – Grandpa
Judy Norton – Mary Ellen
Jon Walmsley – Jason
Mary Elizabeth McDonough – Erin
Eric Scott - Ben
David Harper - Jim Bob
Kami Cotler - Elizabeth

The first season of The Waltons won five Emmy Awards including Best Drama Series, Best Actor - Richard Thomas(John Boy), Best Actress - Michael Learned(Olivia Walton) and Best Supporting Actress - Ellen Corby. The creator of The Waltons Earl Hamner had found a great cast and the show won over viewers becoming one of the most popular on television during the 1970’s.

Final Thoughts

If you are looking for clean, heartwarming stories that your entire family can watch together, then The Waltons - The Complete First Season has everything you need. You will fall in love with this Virginia mountain family and all of their friends and neighbors along the way.

Thanks for reading!!






Recommended:
Yes

Viewing Format: DVD
Video Occasion: Good for a Rainy Day
Suitability For Children: Suitable for Children Age 9 - 12