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hlthe2b

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3. One of the later episodes of "the Waltons" I remember the most--when John Boy (then a reporter)

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 01:01 PM

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is sent to cover the "miraculous" Hindenburg landing and instead is first and foremost watching the historic disaster. It was well done and conveyed the long-lingering horror of those who witnessed this tragic disaster. Sappy or not, Richard Thomas and many others in the Walton's cast were good actors.

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