For eight wonderful years The Waltons; the story of a family living in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains during the Depression; entertained America and the world. Yet this television show was more than entertaining. Each episode combined wonderful stories and "teachable moments" in which adults and children alike learned the importance of honesty; hard work; respect; responsibility; self-sacrifice; and kindness. As is true in most families; the Waltons faced many challenges; occasionally stumbled along the way; but they struggled to live their lives within the framework of the values they believed and taught.Goodnight; John-Boy is a memory book of The Waltons; the number-one television show of its time. Filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and profiles of people who appeared on the show; it introduces readers to the Hamner family members who later became characters on The Waltons; suggests events and locales that inspired many of the episodes; and traces Earl Hamner's life as a writer from Virginia to New York to Hollywood.Included is a description of each episode plus reminiscence; comments; and personal feelings from numerous people connected with the series-writers; actors; directors; producers; family; and fans. Heavily illustrated with publicity shots and personal photographs taken by cast; crew; and others; Goodnight John-Boy will be a welcomed book by millions of loyal fans.When The Waltons first aired in 1972; it was at the bottom of the Nielson ratings-by December it led the list. That dramatic leap came about because fans told their friends about it and wrote the CBS network to praise the show and to plead that the show not be canceled. Thirty years later; Goodnight; John-Boy is sure to touch the hearts of the show's fans again.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. She loved the bookBy Crystal PaselkI bought this book as a gift for a friends niece who is an aspiring singer and actress. She loved the book. Most of the plays she's performed in during high school and outside venues detailed in this book. She really enjoyed reading the behind the scenes info she did not know. I would highly recommend this book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An informative and entertaining read. Even better than I hoped it would beBy John S HarrisSome readers moaned about certain shows being omitted from this "greatest of all time" list. But the authors state their criteria up front and admit that some really great shows will not make their list for this-and-that reason; but that it doesn't mean they don't hold those shows in high regard.But this "greatest" list; or ANYONE'S "greatest" list for that matter; is not an absolute measurement. To complain is to miss the point; and to miss the joy of this book.The book is packed with great pics; interesting trivia; and production details and credits that are often overlooked or forgotten as the years roll by. If you're a fan of musical theater (and are secure enough in your own opinions to not take the "Greatest Shows of All Time" tag too seriously) then you will certainly get hours of enjoyment out of this book.It's fun to look back at some of the older shows and see the no-names who went on to become bigger names; either in the theatre world or elsewhere.Recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. LET THE MUSIC BEGINBy richard e whitelockEVERY MUSICAL YOU HAVE EVER SEEN; HEARD ABOUT; THOUGHT ABOUT OR COULD CARE LESS ABOUT. THE AUTHOR GIVES INTERESTING DETAILS ON EACH AND THIS WILL MAKE A GREAT COFFEE TABLE AND CONVERSATIONAL BOOK. I RECOMMENDIT FORALLOVERS OF BROADWAY.
