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The Waltons

The Burden (Season 7, Episode 16)

TV-G

TV Episode | 48 min |Drama, Family, Romance

While Jim-Bob is working underneath a car, it falls and Jim-Bob has a close call with death and decides to become a minister. Elizabeth catches bugs for a school project and keeps them in the house.

Creator

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner)

Director

Harry Harris

Writer

Ernie Wallengren (written by) (as E.F. Wallengren)

Producer

Rod Peterson (producer)

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Serge Haignere (director of photography) (as Serge Haigneré)

Editor

Marsh Hendry

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Status

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Updated 1979 Jan 25

Release date

Jan 25, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 7 wins & 53 nominations

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16 cast members
Name Known for
Ralph Waite primary photo Ralph WaiteJohn Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. See fewer The Waltons (1972)
Ellen Corby primary photo Ellen CorbyEsther Walton Esther Walton See fewer The Waltons (1972)
Jon Walmsley primary photo Jon Walmsley Jason Walton Jason Walton See fewer The Waltons (1972)
Judy Norton primary photo Judy NortonMary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) See fewer The Waltons (1972)
Mary Beth McDonough primary photo Mary Beth McDonough Erin Walton Erin Walton See fewer The Waltons (1972)
Eric Scott primary photo Eric Scott Ben Walton Ben Walton See fewer The Waltons (1972)
David W. Harper primary photo David W. HarperJim-Bob Walton Jim-Bob Walton See fewer Fletch (1985)
Kami Cotler primary photo Kami CotlerElizabeth Walton Elizabeth Walton See fewer The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)
Ronnie Claire Edwards primary photo Ronnie Claire EdwardsCorabeth Godsey Corabeth Godsey See fewer The Dead Pool (1988)
Ivor Francis primary photo Ivor FrancisProfessor Hoadly Professor Hoadly See fewer Dusty's Trail (1973)
Tony Moran primary photo Tony Moran Tinker Tinker See fewer Halloween (1978)
Nolan Leary primary photo Nolan LearyRev. Bradshaw Rev. Bradshaw See fewer Strangler of the Swamp (1945)
Michael Reed primary photo Michael ReedJohn Curtis Willard John Curtis Willard See fewer The Waltons (1972)
Marshall Reed primary photo Marshall ReedJohn Curtis Willard John Curtis Willard See fewer The Waltons (1972)
Michael Sheehan primary photo Michael SheehanThe News Announcer (voice) The News Announcer (voice) See fewer Gremlins (1984)
Earl Hamner Jr. primary photo Earl Hamner Jr.The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer The Waltons (1972)

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