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The illustration shows a portion of the front book cover of Earl Hamner's novel The Homecoming: A Novel about Spencer's Mountain. The book was published in 1970 by Random House, New York.The book cover of Earl Hamner, Jr.'s second novel Spencer's Mountain is shown. The book was published by The Dial Press, New York, in 1961. The sleeve says, "High on the mountain which has belonged to the Spencer family lives an almost legendary white deer. When young Clay-Boy Spencer goes in quest of the deer with his father and eight tall red-headed uncles, he finds it, and comes back marked for a special destiny in the world. What this special destiny is becomes the theme of Earl Hamner's enchanting novel, as we share with Clay-Boy, his eight brothers and sisters, and all the rest of the family and his friends the decisive summer which follows." Earl Hamner, Jr.'s first novel was titled Fifty Roads to Town.The picture was reproduced from Earl Hamner, Jr.'s novel Spencer's Mountain, The Dial Press, 1961.
 LISTING OF WEB LINKS The following list of web sites involve various information about The Waltons. Please help me collect this information by correcting mistakes and adding information that is missing. My email address appears at the bottom of all pages. This site was checked for valid URL's on Monday, September 30, 2002. TABLE OF CONTENTS
[Report Broken Links] NOTE TO OWNERS OF WEB SITES: Please contribute your suggestions on how you would like your web site to be described. WALTON'S MOUNTAIN MUSEUM and BUSINESSES The Walton's Mountain Museum, Schuyler, Virginia: Information on the museum in Schuyler, Virginia including the calendar of events, exhibits, and photos of the Walton house. The model of the set of The Waltons is one exhibit at the Walton's Mountain Mu;seum. Another exhibit is of Ike Godsey's Store and Gift Shop. Ralph Giffin: A comprehensive compilation from the editor of the Blue Ridge Publications that contains a compilation of Waltons' web sites, along with pages of: Earl Hamner welcome, Cast, Drama Foundation, Episodes (abbreviated and expanded versions), Hamner family, Fan clubs, Forum, Links, Walton's Mountain Museum, Memorabila, Photo album, Theme music, Screen saver, Sound clips, and Upcoming events. The Washington Post: Article written by Barbara Morris that appeared on the October 22, 1997 Travel Escapes section of the newspaper The Schuyler Family Restaurant: The restaurant next to the Walton's Mountain Museum Polly's Bed and Breakfast: The Bed-and-Breakfast in Schuyler, Virginia, just down the road from the Walton's Mountain Museum SPENCER'S MOUNTAIN and WALTON'S MOUNTAIN The Internet Movie Datebase (IMDb): movie review of Spencer's Mountain Movies Unlimited: information on Henry Fonda and video titles concerning Henry Fonda Super Seventies.com: review of popular TV series of the 1970s, including The Walton's THE HOMECOMING Shirley, angelfire: The Homecoming WebSite SCHUYLER, VIRGINIA William Atkins: September 1999 trip to Schuyler, Virginia WALTON HOUSE 1164 Morning Glory Circle, Westport, CT, Pictures from the Warner Brothers Ranch: The Walton House EARL HAMNER The Pop Culture Wire: Walton's creater admits old set now haunted by "Grandpa" The Internet Movie Datebase (IMBb): Background on Earl Henry Hamner Jr. CyperSalad: Famous Virginians, Earl Hamner RICHARD THOMAS (John 'John-Boy' Walton, Jr.) The Boston Phoenix: The play Tiny Alice The Star Express: The Richard Thomas Spotlight Page Movies Unlimited: video titles concerning Richard Thomas Filmbug: biography of Richard Thomas MICHAEL LEARNED (Olivia 'Liv' Walton) E!on-line: movies Yahoo! Movies: biography The Internet Movie Datebase (IMBb): background RALPH WAITE (John Walton, Sr.) VideoFlicks: Ralph Waite movies E! On-line: movies The Internet Movie Datebase (IMBb): background WILL GEER (Zebulon 'Zeb' Tyler Walton) The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum: Repertory Theatre & Academy of the Classics Kathy Jenkins: Her "Chance Meeting with Will Geer" Char Ham: Topanga Canyon, Live Blues in the Land of Grandpa Walton Scott Michael's Find A Grave:Picture of gravesite tombstone of Will Geer (William Auge Ghere) at Shakespeare Gardens within Will Geer Estate, Topanga Canyon, California. Mr. Geer died April 22, 1978 Internet Movie Database (IMDb): Will Geer Drew's Auntie: A Walk with Grandpa Walton ELLEN CORBY (Esther Walton) Dale Robinson: Ellen Corby (a.k.a. - Mrs. Myrt " Hubcats " Lesh) Ms. Corby died April 14, 1999. JUDY NORTON (Mary Ellen Walton) E!On-line: movies CHIXinFLIX.com: movies JON WALMSLEY (Jason Walton) and LISA HARRISON (Toni Hazelton Walton) Bill Lloyd Music: "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants" The Internet Movie Datebase (IMBb): Jon Walmsley. Beachwood Recordings: "At My Place" concert review of singing group Housewifes in "Daily Variety" from Los Angeles. Lisa Harrison Walmsley is one of three female musicians who sing about domestic subjects. They are backed up by their husbands, including Jon Walmsley. MARY MCDONOUGH (Erin Easter Walton) Scott Vestal, North Carolina: The Official Mary McDonough Web Site. There's No Place Like Home (TNPLH): Films, TV shows, TV movies, Theatre. ERIC SCOTT (Ben Walton) Shirley Benoit: February 8, 2000 National Enquirer article by Shirley Canada. DAVID W. HARPER (James Robert 'Jim Bob' Walton) KAMI COTLER (Elizabeth Tyler Walton) Dream Factory: Movie credits, photographs JOE CONLEY and RONNIE CLAIRE EDWARDS (The Godsey's) The Godseys: All about the much neglected couple on the show, Ike and Corabeth Godsey, featuring episode summaries, character biographies, Godsey family quiz. HELEN KLEEB and MARY JACKSON (The Baldwin Sisters) LYNN HAMILTON and HAL WILLIAMS (The Foster's) JOHN RITTER and MARICLARE COSTELLO (The Fordwick's) Avril Bowles: John's Other TV Series to Date. and The John Ritter Appreciation Website. JOHN CRAWFORD and LYNN CARLIN (The Bridges') WEB RING MEMBERS Walton's WebRing: The source for the Waltons WebRing. WALTON DIGEST Karen Kearney, Australia: The source for the Walton Digest. The Waltons Unofficial Home Page: Awards, Beginnings, Biographies, Cast, Characters profiles, Episodes, Fan's meeting, Links, Memory lane, Moments, Special guests, Trivia, What's new. SYNOPSES OF EPISODES Arthur Dungate, London, England: The Complete Waltons Synopses and A Waltons Miscellany (A series of pages about The Waltons TV series). Photo and 1974 BBC's Radio Times article "Living Life the Walton Ways", Photo and 1990 TV Times biographies, SkyOne 1995 article "Whatever Happened to the Waltons?", London Channel 4 TV interview of Judy Norton by Arthur Dungate, Cast list, Comprehensive synopses of each season's episodes. INDIVIDUALS Brenda Irby, Huntington, West Virginia: Brenda's Tribute to The Waltons. Includes Photos from October 1998 Walton's Mountain Reunion, Photos from July 1998 Walton's Mountain Museum, Poem "The Song of John-Boy Walton", Puzzles, Links. RingMaster of "The Waltons Webring". Alex and Marcia: The Waltons, A Dutch Fan's Page. A variety of sound clips, links, sheet music of the them song and pictures of the 25th anniversry, 12 great pictures of Hollywood reunion. Kara Jaye Melnechuk: The Waltons: A Fans Site. Fanfiction, Character of the month, Character descriptions, Polls, Links. Carole Copes: Welcome to our Little Corner of the Web. Big Bruno's: Celebrity Page. Big Bruno meets the cast of The Waltons in November 1999 at the Smithsonian Institution. Greg Davis and Bill Morgan (TVToys.com): The View from Walton's Mountain. Cast information, Reunions, Walton collectibles, Links, Photos. Jessica: I Want to be a Walton's When I Grow Up. Photos, Now and Then, Waltoneers: A Fan Club, The Walton Movie. Stephenie B: All about the stars of The Waltons. Cynthia's: Walton Page. Devoted to the memories of The Waltons, containing information for Webtv users, weather conditions and popular vacation spot in Virginia. Kentucky Bluebird's Classic Country: My site is dedicated to classic country music, and The Waltons. Tim's: TV Showcase, Mooresville, Indiana. Classic television memorabilia, Readers' Digest covers, Pictures, and information. 83 Blue Ridge Parkway: The Waltons Interactive. A place with several types of communications about The Waltons: Favorite episodes and scenes, Bloopers, Poems, quizzes, Private and multi-user chats, web polls. Naomi Goulart's: The Waltons Home Page. Friends of The Waltons. Jim and Gail Stump, Lebanon, Pennsylvania: Photos from Schuyler, Virginia, Information on "The Walton Legacy" (a new PBS documentary), Trivia page, Pictures of the cast, My thought of the show and what it has meant to me. Flying Dreams, Marietta, Georgia: The Unofficial Waltons Web Page. History, Series, Followup Movies, Cast, Memorable Episodes, Walton Books, Real Waltons, Trivia, Links. Fumiyo and Dave Selner, Woodbridge, Virginia: Dollhouse miniatures of the Walton's house. Favorite TV Show: Welcome to my little place on the web dedicated to the Walton's TV show Rob Crang: Memories of the Waltons Wayne's: Walton's Fan Page ORGANIZATIONS Videoflicks: Sells videos. Search under name (i.e., Ralph Waite) or title (i.e., The Homecoming). TV Guide Retro TV: Airtimes, Fact sheet, Cast, Storyline, Trivia. TV Now Entertainment : Lists TV appearances for each month by name of "actor" , "actress", and "director". Internet Movie Database (IMDb): The Walton's cast overview. RETAIL TVvideos.com: The Waltons site for secure online purchase at great prices in association with Amazon.com. BED & BREAKFAST Polly's Bed and Breakfast The Bed-and-Breakfast in Schuyler, Virginia, just down the road from the Walton's Mountain Museum. Fulton's Landing Bed & Breakfast, Davenport, Iowa: According to Earl Hamner's book "The Avocado Drive Zoo" this B&B listed on the National Register of Historic Places (built in 1871 by Ambrose Copperwaithe Fulton) was once owned by his wife Jane's family. Earl writes, "Regretfully it has gone out of the family now...." but "It still has a great deal of charm, and the same majestic river view, but when Jane's folks lived there it was a gracious, private family home". TOURISM The Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Nelson County, Virginia The Nelson County, Virginia, Drama Foundation MUSIC Sibley Music Library: Alexander Courage collection. The Dutch musical group "John-Boy & The Waltons": One of Holland's best and funniest Rock'n'Roll bands, are the right band for all kinds of festivals, clubs, pubs and parties. The TV-series of The Walton Family has inspired these lads. Also linked to: Hi Ho Silver American Music Management. FAN CLUBS Walton's Fan Clubs: The Friends of the Waltons (The Walton's Mountain Museum, Virginia), The Waltons International Fan Club (Carolyn Grinnell, North Carolina), and Waltons Friendship Society (Irene Porter, England). [Report Broken Links] NOTE TO OWNERS OF WEB SITES: Please contribute your suggestions on how you would like your web site to be described.
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