Janet's mom on "The Waltons" was played by actress Ellen Corby, who portrayed Grandma Esther Walton. John Boy’s mother-in-law, in the series, was played by actress Mary Jackson, who took on the role of Sara Simpson. Both characters contributed to the show's portrayal of family dynamics in the Walton household.
Richard Thomas played John-Boy Walton in 124 episodes of the show "The Waltons." The show origianlly aired from 1971 to 1981.
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In the TV series "The Waltons," the character Jeffrey, who is the son of Mary Ellen and her husband, was portrayed by actor John Walmsley. He appeared in several episodes throughout the show's run. The character was introduced later in the series as part of the evolving family dynamics.
He was killed in the attack on Peal Harbor.
John-Boy on "The Waltons"
Ralph Waite Played John Walton in The Waltons.
There was no character "Ralph" on the television show titled "The Waltons" (See., http://www.tv.com/shows/the-waltons/cast/); however, the character John Walton Sr. was played by American actor Ralph Waite.
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whose house was Waltons house. Was it John or Zeb?
Ralph Waite played John Walton on the classic show "The Walton's." He was born in 1928 and died in February of 2014.
Richard Thomas played John-Boy Walton in 124 episodes of the show "The Waltons." The show origianlly aired from 1971 to 1981.
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"Good night, John Boy."
In the television series "The Waltons," the character of Verdie Grant, who is the wife of the character Willard "Will" Grant, was portrayed by actress Judy Norton. Will Grant was played by actor John Ritter. The show, which aired from 1972 to 1981, depicted the lives of the Walton family during the Great Depression and World War II.
George was played by actor Robert Wightman on "The Waltons." He joined the series in its later seasons, taking over the role from actor Richard Thomas, who portrayed John-Boy Walton in the earlier seasons. Wightman's portrayal of George brought a different dynamic to the show as the character became involved with the Walton family.