The Walton family, living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression, relies on their sawmill for income. The story is narrated by John-Boy, the eldest son, who aspires to be a novelist and eventually achieves his dream. The series explores the family's journey through the economic struggles of the Great Depression and World War II, as well as the milestones of growing up, education, romance, work, parenthood, aging, illness, and loss.
Aired: Sep 14, 1972The family takes in a deaf girl who was abandoned by her mother.
