"The Waltons" Creator & Narrator Earl Hamner Jr. (1923-2016) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 03-24-2016, 09:08 PM

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LOS ANGELES, CA (NEWSPLEX) -- Famed writer and producer Earl Hamner Jr., has died.

Hamner was the real 'John Boy' in the TV show The Waltons, based on his book Spencer's Mountain. He grew up in Schuyler, in Nelson County, where both the book and TV show took place.

The Waltons ran for nine seasons, from 1972 to 1981.

According to the director and producer of his recent documentary, Ray Castro, Hamner was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, which rapidly progressed up until his death.

Hamner died with his family by his side, listening to John Denver's collection, his favorite music.

Hamner was 92 years old.

Mr. Television · 03-24-2016, 09:12 PM

Wow. This has just been a bad day.

Watching the Waltons was one of my great childhood memories. It was my Mom's favorite show.

lakesgirl · 03-25-2016, 10:32 AM

RIP Mr. Hamner. I can still hear his voice.

Bonniegirl · 03-25-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Television

Wow. This has just been a bad day.

Watching the Waltons was one of my great childhood memories. It was my Mom's favorite show.

My Mom loved the Waltons too!! As I did. We used to watch it together!!!

Sad news!!!

RIP Mr. Hamner

Torgo · 03-25-2016, 11:40 AM

Another legend gone.

The Waltons will always be one of my favorite television shows. Also the movie Spencer's Mountain, and the book it's based on are both excellent.

Marvo301 · 03-25-2016, 06:08 PM

I own most of "The Waltons" on DVD and its the TV on DVD equivalent of comfort food. When the world gets too crazy or stressful I watch an episode or two of "The Waltons" and I feel much better. Thank-you Earl Hamner. And rest in peace.

simmytbone · 03-26-2016, 01:28 AM

Earl Hamner also Created Falcon Crest and Boone

The Waltons and Falcons Crest will forever be Cherished Classics

God Bless You Earl Hamner, Jr., May You R.I.P.

03-24-2016, 09:08 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	"The Waltons" Creator & Narrator Earl Hamner Jr. (1923-2016) Link LOS ANGELES, CA (NEWSPLEX) -- Famed writer and producer Earl Hamner Jr., has died. Hamner was the real 'John Boy' in the TV show The Waltons, based on his book Spencer's Mountain. He grew up in Schuyler, in Nelson County, where both the book and TV show took place. The Waltons ran for nine seasons, from 1972 to 1981. According to the director and producer of his recent documentary, Ray Castro, Hamner was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, which rapidly progressed up until his death. Hamner died with his family by his side, listening to John Denver's collection, his favorite music. Hamner was 92 years old.
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03-24-2016, 09:12 PM	#2
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03-25-2016, 11:40 AM	#5
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,033	Another legend gone. The Waltons will always be one of my favorite television shows. Also the movie Spencer's Mountain, and the book it's based on are both excellent.
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03-25-2016, 06:08 PM	#6
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	I own most of "The Waltons" on DVD and its the TV on DVD equivalent of comfort food. When the world gets too crazy or stressful I watch an episode or two of "The Waltons" and I feel much better. Thank-you Earl Hamner. And rest in peace.
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03-26-2016, 01:28 AM	#7
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	Earl Hamner also Created Falcon Crest and Boone The Waltons and Falcons Crest will forever be Cherished Classics God Bless You Earl Hamner, Jr., May You R.I.P.
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03-25-2016, 10:32 AM	#3
lakesgirl Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 14, 2014 Posts: 2,116	RIP Mr. Hamner. I can still hear his voice.