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Dec 19, 1971 · A classic TV movie about the Waltons, a family waiting for their father to come home on Christmas Eve 1933. Based on Earl Hamner's childhood memories, the film explores the themes of love, family, and faith in the Great Depression.
- (2.1K)
- Drama, Family
- Fielder Cook
- 1971-12-19
This was the pilot movie for "The Waltons" (which began its long run in September 1972), recounting the events of one day -- Christmas Eve, 1933 -- in the lives of a rural American mountain...
- 98 min
- 81.8K
- HolidayFavorites
Nov 7, 2016 · A story of the events that happened on Christmas Eve, 1933, to one rural American family. An all 'round heartwarming story, especially if you are a fan of The Waltons.
- 98 min
- 61.1K
- MissDiane1962
Dec 7, 2023 · The story takes place at Christmas 1933 during the Depression, and father, John Walton, has traveled over fifty miles away to find work. The family is eagerly awaiting his return home on...
- 98 min
- 24.9K
- Family Classics TV
On Christmas Eve 1933, a rural Virginia clan, the Waltons, are preparing to celebrate the holiday. But patriarch John Walton (Andrew Duggan), who has gone off to the big city in search of work ...
- (13)
- Fielder Cook
- PG
- Patricia Neal
A 1971 TV movie about the Waltons, a Depression-era family in rural Virginia, who wait for John, the father, to come home on Christmas Eve. John-boy, the eldest son, sets out to find him and learns about life, love, and responsibility.
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A TV movie that launched the long-running series The Waltons, set in 1933 Virginia during the Depression. Follow the family's search for their father on Christmas Eve and their encounters with strangers, animals, and legends.