Every Thursday evening, at 8 p.m., millions of Americans would sit down to witness the wholesome, rural life of The Waltons. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this traditional, sunny-haired family took us through their everyday life out in the country, and we gladly joined them for family dinners and walks in nature.
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Spanning over a decade on CBS, this series was a fresh of breath air, and although it was set in the dreary times of the Great Depression and WWII, it always managed to brighten up the screen. But what went on behind the scenes didn’t always coincide with their heartwarming demeanor. Get ready to explore some surprising facts about this iconic fictional family.