Television Shows We Grew Up Watching in the 70's: The Walton's

This is a new series about television shows middle-aged men and women grew up watching in the 70's. I was born in 1964 and our choices of television channels were limited in the 1970's. We had about ten total channels to choose from and most of us did not have HBO. HBO was launched in 1972, but most people were not able to get it. In was in the 1980's that most of today's most popular cable networks were launched. This series will deal with the most popular television shows we grew up watching in the 70's, today we will look at The Walton's.

The Walton's originally aired on CBS from 1972-1981. The show took place on Walton's mountain, which many of us believed was a real town, but was actually a fictional town located in Virginia. The time of the Walton's was during the Great Depression during the Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. John-Boy is seventeen years old and is the main character of the show. His parents have been married for eighteen years.

The Walton family consisted of parents John and Olivia who had seven children; the grandparents also lived with the family. The story was based on the family trying to survive during the time of the Great Depression. The story is told through John-Boy who was played by Richard Thomas until 1976 when he left the show for better opportunities. The story unfolded in the little town of Walton's Mountain as we met characters of the town and grew to love most of them.

Four of the Walton boys entered World War II. I remembered watching the family based drama unfold in front of an old radio where the family listened to news about the war and the world that surrounded them. I remember Grand Pa Walton and his secret recipe. I remember watching the family as they went to the old Baptist church, for a time John Ritter played one of the ministers.

In our household we followed the drama and got to know the fictional Walton family. We watched the children grow-up into adults, some of them getting married and having their own children. We watched a family stick together during tough times. We watched the family in pain as they lost some of their loved ones. The Walton's may have been a fictional family, but they were the type of family that made the U. S. grow strong during some of the tougher times in our history as a nation. Goodnight John-Boy, Goodnight Mary-Ellen.

List of Stars on The Walton's

Richard Thomas-John-Boy

Ralph Waite-John Walton Sr.

Michael Learned-Olivia Walton

Ellen Corby-Grandma Walton, Deceased 1999

Will Greer- Grandpa Walton, Deceased 1978 during the run of the show

Judy Norton Taylor-Mary Ellen Walton

John Walmsey-Jason Walton

Eric Scott-Ben Walton

Mary Elizabeth McDonough-Erin Walton

David W. Harper-Jim-Bob Walton

Kami Cotler-Elizabeth Walton

John Ritter-Rev. Matthew Fordwick, deceased 2003

The Walton's finally fizzled out after a long run on television. It was a great family show that I was proud to watch as a young boy and a teenager. The Walton's was one of the shows I watched in the 70's on our black and white television and I enjoyed every minute. Stay tuned for more of the fun television shows we watched in the 70's. We didn't have too many channels, but we had a lot of fun shows we enjoyed.

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Review Of Bucket List Bars: Historic Saloons, Pubs, And Dives Of America

I was sent a copy of the book Bucket List Bars: Historic Saloons, Pubs, And Dives Of America. The book was written by Dr. Clint Lanier & Derek Hembree. I had no idea what to expect from the book, but I was pleasantly surprises. When you think of bars, pubs and dives, you think of drinking. I am not a huge drinker, but I do like a beer now and then and I there are an assortment of mixed drinks I enjoy. When I began to read this book, I was immediately hooked. I received a promotional copy of the book in exchange for my honest review of this book.

Yes, the book was about Saloon, Pubs and Dives of America. These are those places you want to visit before you leave this earth. Why? All of these places are filled with interesting history. I am a history buff. I can't get enough. When I learned these bars were a huge part of American History, I had to read each and every word. The City Tavern in my hometown Philadelphia. Learning that people like Paul Revere, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington drank in this tavern. I can't wait to take a trip there and have a drink myself. The Warren Tavern in Massachusetts was also the favorite watering hole of Paul Revere and George Washington liked to drink there. These are some of my most favorite historical people. I would have liked to have met all of them.

The book is filled with stories like this. It makes you feel like taking a long vacation to visit as many of these places as you can. It's important to know that this book deals with New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Denver, Tuscon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. I have been to most of these places, but sadly, I have never stepped into one of these bars. If you like drinking, vacationing and history, this book is for you. I will bring it with me whenever I am on vacation to one of these destinations. I will also make sure I visit these bars while I am in town. I was just talking to my friend today about visiting Chicago. He is from Chicago. While we are there, we have a half dozen bars to visit. I love this book.

Mom's In Need

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Mom needs me now more than she ever has. I worry about whether or not she’s going to get by without dad but she’s going to have to – this is uncharted territory for all of us and we’re all grieving since he died. Anyway, I moved her to a house closer to me and my family and got her all set up. I paid the moving company and went to electriccompaniesindallas.com to set up her utilities before she moved in and even talked to the post office about getting her address changed. My dad always did stuff like that when he was alive so I’m not sure she knows to even think about things like that. She’s been cooking a lot these last few months and I think that helps take her mind off the fact that dad’s not here anymore. I miss him and I know she does, too, but she doesn’t seem ready to talk about it yet and that’s okay. It was so sudden and I know right now she’s just trying to adjust to living alone without him and also learning to entertain herself without him around! He’d been retired for about five years and they had been having a grand old time exploring town and antiques markets and basically just living it up. Mom is a really strong woman and she’s got a good community around her here – her best friend is even talking about getting her into gardening! She always said she had a terrible black thumb but maybe finding a new hobby is exactly what she needs to get her mind off of real life and start making a new path for herself. My sister and I are here for her and she knows that – she’s just going to have to take it one day at a time until she figures out how to live now that dad’s gone. We’re all really going to miss him!

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Housing Options for Single Moms

No matter where you live, raising a family on a single income is difficult. You want your children to have the safest, best childhood they could ever have, and sometimes it’s difficult to imagine being able to provide that for them on a single income. No matter what your story is, most cities and states have several assistance options available to you to ensure that you and your children have a safe, private space to live and a roof over your heads. Many transitional housing programs can help you get back up on your feet again. Everyone deals with bad luck sometimes, and you can turn it around if you’re willing to let others help.

Low Income Housing

Most cities have designated housing where the rent is lowered specifically to help individuals who need assistance. Some of these places offer adequate neighborhoods and good amenities, as well as providing a good amount of space for you and your children. Many of the people who live in these housing sections are single parents who, like you, are simply trying to raise good kids and make ends meet. Often communities of people will form within low income housing areas, which provide a good support system as you raise your kids.

Nonprofit Organizations

If you’re at risk of becoming homeless, reach out to the nonprofit organizations in your community who help with homelessness. These organizations have the goal of stopping homelessness before it starts, and many can hook you up with transitional housing that can help as you try to find an affordable living space. Sometimes these organizations can also provide you with connections to find a better job, or help with food assistance until you get back up on your feet. Many communities have after-school programs where your kids can get educational help and have a safe space to stay while you’re finishing your work day. Depending on your income, there may also be some medical and dental benefits available to you. Talk with the people who run these organizations to find out what your options are.

Religious Organizations

Many religious organizations also have outreaches to the community to help with community needs. If you are part of a religious organization, ask about community benevolence funds. Many religious organizations are usually also willing to help out with counseling for you or your children if there’s an emotional need resulting from a divorce, death, or an abusive situation. Their hope is to see you and your kids get back up on your feet to live the healthy, happy lives you deserve to live.

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