The Waltons

THE WALTONS, Kami Cotler, David W.Harper, Eric Scott, Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, Mary Beth McDonough, etc, 1972-82.

MeTV Highlights: December 22-28

Find some classic Christmas episodes to watch this week.

THE WALTONS, (top, from left): Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, John Walmsley, Judy Norton-Taylor, Richard Thomas, (bottom): Mary Beth McDonough, Kami Cotler, Will Geer, Ellen Corby, Eric Scott, David Harper, 1972-81

MeTV Highlights This Week: December 15-21

Get cozy with some classic TV this week.

The Waltons Homecoming

When Is ‘The Waltons: Homecoming’ on TV This Year?

Rewatch the 2021 remake of the classic ‘Waltons’ story.

THE WALTONS, Ralph Waite, Kami Cotler, Judy Norton-Taylor, Mary Beth McDonough, in the TV movie, 'A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain,' 11/22/1982. CROPPED

When Is ‘A Waltons Thanksgiving’ Airing on TV This Year?

Plus: how the show became a Thanksgiving tradition.

WEST PR BOTTOM

Will MeTV Drop Westerns Now That It Has an All-Western Spinoff Channel?

How will WEST impact the schedule of other stations?

LOGGERHEADS, Michael Learned, 2005

Michael Learned Says She ‘Didn’t Work for 10 Years’ Because ‘I Was a Pain in the A**’

Her follow-up project to ‘The Waltons’ had more complications than she had anticipated.

THE WALTONS, Michael Learned, 1972-1981

Michael Learned Left ‘The Waltons’ Because ‘It Was Just Boring’

It wasn’t an easy decision, but after eight seasons, it was time to go.

THE WALTONS, top, from left: Eric Scott, Jon Walmsley, Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Ellen Corby, middle row, from left: Kami Cotler, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, bottom, from left: David W. Harper, Judy Norton-Taylor, Mary Beth McDonough, (1970s), 1971-1981.

Who’s Still Alive From ‘The Waltons’?

Catch up with the beloved family.

The Waltons Michael Learned, (1974), 1971-81.

Here’s How ‘The Waltons’ Changed Michael Learned’s Life

‘Ralph saved my life really,’ she shares of her costar.

Alvy Moore of 1960s TV show Green Acres

Remembering Alvy Moore: Hank Kimball from TV’s ‘Green Acres’

“It’s Mr. Wonderful of Hollywood.”

GUNSMOKE, from left: Amanda Blake, James Arness, (Season 6, 1960), 1955-1975.

‘Gunsmoke’s Marshal Matt Dillon’s Only Had One On-Screen Kiss — Do You Remember It?

In 20 seasons, the lawman only found love once.

THE WALTONS, from left: Will Geer, Ellen Corby, 1972-81.

The Tragic Death That Changed ‘The Waltons’ Forever

The show’s stars weren’t just acting during this famous episode.

Ellen Corby, Grandma, The Waltons

Was This the Saddest ‘Waltons’ Episode? Michael Learned Reveals That Filming It “Was Emotional” (Exclusive)

The entire cast was moved.

SANFORD AND SON, from left: Redd Foxx, Lynn Hamilton in 'Jealousy' (Season 2, Episode 4, aired October 6, 1972), 1972-77.

Lynn Hamilton Dies: ‘Sanford and Son’ & ‘Waltons’ Actress Was 95

Other notable works included ‘Roots: The Next Generation,’ ‘A Dream for Christmas,’ ‘Generations,’ ‘The Jesse Owens Story,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Lady Sings the Blues.’

Mary McDonough as Erin Walton; Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil

You Won’t Believe What Film This ‘Waltons’ Actress Almost Starred In

The film involved a lot of activities that would not fly on Walton’s Mountain.

Mary McDonough in the Waltons now and then

‘The Waltons’ Star Mary McDonough Remembers Which Costar Was ‘My Favorite Person to Kiss’

“‘Hey, you two! Stop! Stop kissing!’ [the director yelled]. Very embarrassing.”

TVs Best Dads

Fathers’s Day Is Coming: Vote for Your Favorite Classic TV Dad!

Plus: We count down 15 of our favorite dads through the decades.

THE WALTONS, Kami Cotler, David W.Harper, Eric Scott, Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, Mary Beth McDonough, etc, 1972-82.

‘The Waltons’ Cast Reunion: Why Were Those Family Dinners the Worst to Film?

One of the actors made a conscious effort to never eat the food.

The Hollywood Show June 2025 collage

 ‘Scarecrow and Mrs. King’ & Rare Celeb Appearances Draw Crowds at the Hollywood Show in Burbank

“OMG, is it really you?”

Leave It To Beaver, Jerry Mathers

Want to Meet Jerry Mathers From ‘Leave It to Beaver’? Here’s How, as Cast Prepare for Reunion!

Surviving cast members of ‘Leave It to Beaver’ will gather at the June Hollywood Show.

The Waltons

Classic TV Trivia Quiz – ‘The Waltons’

How well do you remember the beloved classic family TV drama ‘The Waltons’?

Collage of Classic TV Moms

Mother’s Day is Coming: Vote For Your Favorite Classic TV Mom!

Plus: we count down 14 of our favorite moms through the decades.

Hollywood Hearrtthrobs collage with Paul Newman, Sally Field, Troy Donahue

Classic Heartthrobs in Movie & TV That We Swooned Over

Rudolph Valentino may have been Hollywood’s first major sex symbol.

DIFF'RENT STROKES, Todd Bridges, 1978-1986, collage of then and now

‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Star Todd Bridges on Meeting Michael Jackson & the Big Surprise He Got From Redd Foxx

Plus, his crush on Janet Jackson, his favorite Queen album, and other nostalgic memories.

A WALTON THANKSGIVING REUNION, 1993

Why One ‘Waltons’ Star Couldn’t Eat During the Show’s Famous Thanksgiving Episode

Find out who it is and which food grossed them out!

THE WALTONS, Ralph Waite, Kami Cotler, Judy Norton-Taylor, Mary Beth McDonough, in the TV movie, 'A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain,' 11/22/1982. CROPPED

Where Can You Watch ‘The Waltons’ Thanksgiving & Christmas Specials This Year?

The beloved TV family can still be found on the airwaves this holiday season … but their specials are more difficult to find.

A Look at the Most Beloved TV Families of All Time

These top TV families have had us glued to the tube for years!

VERY MERRY METV

‘A Very Merry MeTV’ Brings the Best Holiday-Themed Classic TV Shows

Celebrate the holidays with ‘Happy Days,’ ‘The Waltons,’ ‘All in the Family’ and many more beloved shows. Find out when to watch with the 2024 schedule.

Looking Back At Fall TV Of The 1970s

‘Happy Days,’ ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ ‘All in the Family’ and many more that graced our television screens. Those were the days, indeed!

The Waltons kids

Whatever Happened to ‘The Waltons’ Kids?

One of them worked at a school in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.