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Series · CBS

The Waltons

1972–19819 seasons221 episodes45 min

The Waltons is a American series that premiered on CBS in 1972 and ran until 1981. 9 seasons and 221 episodes. Created by Earl Hamner, Jr..

CBS logoOriginal networkCBSbroadcast network · 1207 shows on record
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On air 1972–1981: 10 years

Key facts

Network
CBS
Format
Series
Premiere
September 14, 1972
Finale
June 4, 1981
Years on air
10
Seasons
9
Episodes
221
Running time
45 minutes
Genre
Drama
Language
English
Distributor
Warner Bros. Television Studios
Set in
Virginia

Credits

Created byEarl Hamner, Jr.
DirectorsLawrence DobkinRichard ThomasRalph WaiteBernard McEveety
WritersWilliam BastRobert PiroshMarjorie Fowler
MusicAlexander Courage

Cast 10 of 111 on record

Cast member
Ned Beatty
Ralph Waite
Eric Stoltz
Rance Howard
Jonathan Frakes
John Ritter
Jackie Earle Haley
Jean Marsh
Ellen Corby
James Karen