Bibliograph

Goodnight John-Boy, a celebration of an American family and the values that have sustained us through good times and bad, Earl Hamner & Ralph Giffin

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Goodnight John-Boy, a celebration of an American family and the values that have sustained us through good times and bad, Earl Hamner & Ralph Giffin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (Internet resources) and index

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Goodnight John-Boy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50339848

Responsibility statement

Earl Hamner & Ralph Giffin

Sub title

a celebration of an American family and the values that have sustained us through good times and bad

Summary

Earl Hamner was the creator and producer of the television series, The Waltons, about a family living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The series was essentially about Hamner's own family, and, in this book, he tells that story. He begins with his childhood and about his desire from a very early age to be a writer. The success of his first novel, Spencer's Mountain, which was built on his family's experiences in the depression, confirmed his calling as a writer. Eventually, his story developed into the production of the much-loved television series. The book contains many photos, a guide to resources about the Waltons, including fan clubs and internet sites. In addition, there are personal stories and remembrances from many who were connected to the show

Table Of Contents

The family -- A writer in the family -- Spencer's Mountain -- The homecoming -- The Waltons on the air -- The Walton's Mountain Museum -- Tribute

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