The love stories carried over behind the scenes. Ma and Pa Walton — Ralph Waite and Michael Learned — quietly fell on love on set. And remember Jason and Toni, who we just mentioned in the prior paragraph? Well, actors Jon Walmsley and Lisa Harrison tied the knot in real life in 1979!

Did Mr. and Mrs. Walton date in real life?

EXCLUSIVE: The Waltons mom Michael Learned confesses she and TV husband Ralph Waite were deeply in love - but they feared pursuing their off-screen romance would ruin the show and get 'too messy'

Did Michael learned and Ralph Waite date in real life?

Learned told the Daily Mail they decided not to pursue the romance as it could ruin the hit series and “get messy.” Instead, Learned insisted they cherished a close friendship that lasted until Waite's death in 2014 at age 85.

Who were John Boys' girlfriends on The Waltons?

John-Boy falls in love with Jenny Pendleton, a young girl staying with the family while her father and stepmother are in Richmond. John-Boy falls in love with Jenny Pendleton, a young girl staying with the family while her father and stepmother are in Richmond.

Did any of The Waltons actors date each other?

The love stories carried over behind the scenes. Ma and Pa Walton — Ralph Waite and Michael Learned — quietly fell on love on set. And remember Jason and Toni, who we just mentioned in the prior paragraph? Well, actors Jon Walmsley and Lisa Harrison tied the knot in real life in 1979!

THE WALTONS (1972–1981) Cast THEN and NOW, Who Passed Away After 51 Years?

Did Ben and Cindy Walton marry in real life?

The actors playing Ben and Cindy Walton both happily married but still became inseparable. One of the earliest appearances of Cindy Brunson Walton comes in one of the most emotional episodes of The Waltons, an episode called "Founders' Day."

How many Waltons are billionaires?

Legendary founder Sam Walton's three surviving children — Rob, Jim, and Alice — all rank highly on the Forbes rich list with personal fortunes of between $72 billion and $79 billion. They were less than half as wealthy in 2016.

Why did Ralph Waite leave The Waltons?

The producers of the show had initially planned for Season 8 to be the final season, but CBS unexpectedly renewed it for a ninth season. To tighten the budget and attract a younger audience, Waite was not offered a contract for the remaining 14 episodes of the final season [2].

Are any of the Walton family still alive?

The three most prominent living members (Jim, Rob, and Alice Walton) have consistently been in the top twenty of the Forbes 400 list since 2001, as were John ( d. 2005) and Helen (d. 2007) prior to their deaths. Christy Walton took her husband John's place in the ranking after his death.

How many actors are still alive from The Waltons?

All but three are still alive. Will Geer (Grandpa Walton) passed away in 1978, while the show was still running. Ellen Corby (Grandma Walton) passed away in 1999 and Ralph Waite (John Walton...

Did Ralph Waite ever marry?

Waite was married three times, two marriages ending in divorce. He had three daughters from his first marriage. His eldest daughter, Sharon Waite, died of leukemia when she was 9 years old in 1964. Liam Waite, one of Waite's stepsons, is also an actor.

What did Ralph Waite pass away from?

Served in the United States Marine Corps. He was physically healthy and active until contracting pneumonia, which caused his death at age 85. His problems with alcohol began when his 9-year-old daughter, Sharon, passed away.

Which Walton was a twin?

James Robert "Jim-Bob" Walton

James Robert (David W. Harper), better known as Jim-Bob, is the youngest Walton boy and sixth child of John and Olivia Walton. He and Joseph Zebulon were born on January 13, 1924, but only he survived as his twin was stillborn.

Why was John-Boy replaced on The Waltons?

Thomas didn't intend to play John-Boy forever.

Fans of The Waltons were lucky enough to watch John-Boy Walton grow into a mature young man. But once he was an adult, it was time for John-Boy to move on to bigger and better things.

Do the Waltons still own Walmart?

The Walton family owns about 45% of Walmart's outstanding shares through the trust and their main investment vehicle, Walton Enterprises, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Alice, Jim and Rob Walton have a combined fortune of $274 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Does the original Walmart still exist?

The old Walton store is a real, working store which serves kind of like a gift shop. They sell retro toys and candy and have some of the original fixtures. The original green and red floor tiles still there today in the 5&10 were installed in 1951.

Why are the Waltons so rich?

BENTONVILLE, Ark. —

The Walton Family is the richest family in the world. It owes its wealth to the Walmart company started by brothers Sam & Bud Walton in Northwest Arkansas more than six decades ago.

Did the Walton cast get along?

The cast has remained close over the years. Learned described them as "my second family." "We spent more time together shooting the show than we did with our own families," she said. "So of course, we became close.

Are Jon Walmsley and Lisa Harrison still married?

She is an actress and producer, known for Superman Returns (2006), Kidnapped and The Waltons (1972). She was previously married to Jon Walmsley.

How did Mary Ellen and Jonesy have children?

They now have two children, Katie and Clay, and no explanation is made as to whether medical advances made this possible, the children are adopted, or if Mary Ellen and Jonesy decided to risk it and she was fine during the first pregnancy so they had a second child together.

Who does Erin Walton marry?

Erin's marriage to lumberman Paul Northridge (Morgan Stevens) is threatened by the arrival of her former beau (Louis Welch). Mary Beth McDonough, Ralph Waite, Ellen Corby, Jason: Jon Walmsley.

Who married in real life on The Waltons?

Six months before their characters met on TV, Jon Walmsley (Jason) married Lisa Harrison (Antionette) in the summer of 1979. According to a People Magazine story from the time, they had an outdoor ceremony in Malibu, California. The whole cast of The Waltons was in attendance.

Who replaced Richard Thomas as John-Boy?

He appeared in the original CBS television film The Homecoming: A Christmas Story in 1971, which inspired the commissioning of the otherwise largely recast series, and then played the role continuously in 122 episodes. In March 1977, Thomas left the series and his role was taken over by Robert Wightman.