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JamesG · 01-24-2023, 06:04 PM

Richard Thomas was one of few cast members to be carried over from the 1971 TV-movie, The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, that begat The Waltons TV series.

And after more than 120 episodes, his name was synonymous with the central character/narrator of John-Boy. As such, it was jarring when Robert Wightman took over the role in Season 8 — though Thomas, who had left to pursue other interests, would later return for the occasional TV-movie reunion.

https://tvline.com/lists/recast-tv-r...e-blood-james/

Tankeryanker · 01-24-2023, 07:27 PM

They should have kept RT but never shown him.

TMC · 03-14-2024, 08:48 PM

Richard Thomas explained why he had to leave ''The Waltons''

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

biffbronson · 03-15-2024, 09:27 AM

It surprises me that most women consider Thomas to be more handsome than Wightman, it seems. I would've thought the opposite for sure. Although that's a really bad photo of Wightman.

01-24-2023, 06:04 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,969	TV Recasts: John-Boy Richard Thomas was one of few cast members to be carried over from the 1971 TV-movie, The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, that begat The Waltons TV series. And after more than 120 episodes, his name was synonymous with the central character/narrator of John-Boy. As such, it was jarring when Robert Wightman took over the role in Season 8 — though Thomas, who had left to pursue other interests, would later return for the occasional TV-movie reunion. https://tvline.com/lists/recast-tv-r...e-blood-james/ Attached Images

01-24-2023, 07:27 PM	#2
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,041	They should have kept RT but never shown him.

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TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,681	Richard Thomas explained why he had to leave ''The Waltons'' Thomas didn't intend to play John-Boy forever.

03-15-2024, 09:27 AM	#4
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,296	It surprises me that most women consider Thomas to be more handsome than Wightman, it seems. I would've thought the opposite for sure. Although that's a really bad photo of Wightman.