Back to The Waltons - An Exclusive chat with John-Boy

The Waltons was one of the biggest TV shows of the 1970s. A massive hit within its first year, it is still popular all over the world. Written and created by Earl Hamner, The Waltons told the story of a family living between the wars in the America of the 1930s and ran from 1972 to 1981. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne chats at length to the show's heart-throb and biggest star, Richard Thomas who played John-Boy Walton.

Note: This programme was recorded before the current coronavirus crisis. 

The Waltons' Theme Tune was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

Today's picture of Richard Thomas was taken by Lia Chang.

The Distinct Nostalgia theme was written by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

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