‘Waltons’ Star Richard Thomas Talks Typecasting & How Long It Took Him to Overcome It

The Waltons star Richard Thomas recently opened up about typecasting and how long it took him to overcome it after playing John-Boy Walton.

In the ’70s CBS drama series, the actor, now 74, played the sensitive and gentle oldest son who had dreams of becoming a writer. The show followed his family as they navigated life in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II.