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- “The Waltons,” with Richard Thomas as John-Boy, the budding young writer modeled after Hamner and the eldest of the close-knit clan’s seven children, debuted on CBS in fall 1972.
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Mar 26, 2016 · Earl Hamner Jr., left, with Richard Thomas on the set of “The Waltons.” Mr. Thomas’s character, John-Boy, was based on Mr. Hamner. Photofest. By William Grimes. March 25, 2016.
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Oct 9, 2023 · Richard Thomas landed the role of John-Boy Walton (a thoughtful writer whom show creator Earl Hamner Jr. based on himself) at age 21. He told Studio 10 that he wasn't sure he wanted to commit to a regular television series, as his film career was blossoming, but that he thought that the character was so "beautifully written" that he couldn't ...
Nov 26, 2021 · After opening the new film as himself, the actor (as John Boy) takes over the narration duties originally performed by series creator Earl Hamner and now expanded. It’s a gratifying...
Earl Henry Hamner Jr. (July 10, 1923 – March 24, 2016) was an American television writer and producer (sometimes credited as Earl Hamner), best known for his work in the 1970s and 1980s as the creator of two long-running series, The Waltons and Falcon Crest.
Earl Hamner and Richard Thomas on the set of The Waltons. Based on the success of The Homecoming , the broadcaster, CBS, ordered one season of episodes based on the same characters. As a result The Waltons were born.
Nov 26, 2023 · Richard Thomas (John 'John-Boy' Walton Jr.) CBS. Richard Thomas is somewhat synonymous with his Emmy-winning performance as John-Boy Walton, but his continued career has proven that he is...
Mar 25, 2016 · Like John-Boy (played by Richard Thomas), the show's character he modeled on himself, Hamner was born in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, on July 10, 1923.
