Why I Vote for Mary Ellen as the Main Character

I’d like to begin by acknowledging Judy Norton, who played Mary Ellen on The Waltons. Through her YouTube Series “Behind the Scenes of the Waltons,” <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFmdAT3ke2B_-KxMpDHjJAg/featured>.

Bo Rani Lal in A Walton Heart

Jul 2, 2021

A Walton Heart

Welcome to my blog discussing all things Walton, reflecting upon the 1970’s TV drama about a multigenerational Virginia family struggling through the Great Depression and World War II. Demographically, I’m as distant from the Waltons as Pluto is from Mercury. While the Waltons portray a large…

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Aug 21, 2021

Baldwin Sisters: How They Delight and Annoy Me

Fleshing out cross-generational characters distinguishes The Waltons from other programs. In addition to Grandpa Zeb and Grandma Esther, the elderly Baldwin Sisters, Miss Mamie and Miss Emily, pepper the mountain life. Though they grew up in the…

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Oct 24, 2021

Fantasy Football Waltons: Whom I’d Match Each Walton Sibling With

In the tradition of Fantasy Football, where you populate football teams with your choice picks, I’ll do the same with the Waltons. Well, sort of. After watching “The Revelation,” I’d like to share my thoughts on the…

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Jul 14, 2021

Why John Boy is Not My Favorite Character

Given my Walton heart, fans may be surprised to learn that John-Boy is not my favorite character. Overall, I do like him, along with his passion for life, empathy for others, problem-solving acumen, and love for family. But as is true for loved ones, their…

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A Walton Heart

Timeless topics spring from this historically fiction TV family, who portray life during the Great Depression and World War II. A passionate fan, my blog critiques and reflects upon the show that aired in the 1970’s. I even propose alternative plotlines.

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