The Waltons - S1E6

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The Star

Series 1, episode 6

Originally Aired On: Thursday, 19 October 1972

Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression, this is the heart-warming story of a close-nit family - the Waltons. Based on the experiences of Earl Hammer Jr. events unfold through the eyes of John Boy Walton (Richard Thomas), an aspiring writer who portrays the trails and tribulations, the joys, struggles and relationships of the Walton family and their small lumber mill business. In this episode, When Grandpa Walton sees a falling star he believes the old superstition which says death will be eminent. He therefore takes to his bed to await his time.

Cast (unconfirmed)

Richard Thomas
Ralph Waite
Michael Learned
Will Geer
Ellen Corby
Judy Norton-Taylor
Jon Walmsley
Mary Elizabeth McDonough
Eric Scott
David Harper
Kami Cotler
Mary Jackson
Helen Kleeb