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The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons (1980): Cast

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The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons is a 1980 family drama directed by Philip Leacock and Harry Harris, starring Ellen Corby as Esther Walton / Herself, Ralph Waite and Michael Learned. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.

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The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons (1980) movie poster
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons About?

The premise of The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons without spoilers.

This docudrama feels like a fresh episode, using a photo album given to Grandma as a catalyst for reminiscence. Through flashbacks drawn from the first eight seasons, familiar moments return, while series creator Earl Hamner reflects on how his own life was transformed into the beloved television saga.

The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • typewriter
  • american south
  • rural setting
  • great depression
  • virginia
  • studio backlot
  • sequel
  • rockfish river virginia
  • photo album
  • on screen narration
  • flashback
  • blue ridge mountains
+3 more
  • birthday party
  • birthday cake
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons Cast & Characters

Ellen Corby leads the cast as Esther Walton / Herself, with Ralph Waite as John Walton, Sr. / Himself and Michael Learned as Olivia Walton / Herself. Directed by Philip Leacock and Harry Harris; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons

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From the directors

More from Philip Leacock and Harry Harris

More films directed by Philip Leacock and Harry Harris, best-rated first: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound, A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion and Three Sovereigns for Sarah.

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The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons?

The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

Who directed The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons?

The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons was directed by Philip Leacock and Harry Harris.

More films by Philip Leacock

Who is in the cast of The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons?

The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons stars Ellen Corby as Esther Walton / Herself, Ralph Waite as John Walton, Sr. / Himself and Michael Learned as Olivia Walton / Herself, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons have a post-credit scene?

No. The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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