“The Waltons,” a TV show portraying rural life during the Great Depression, became a beloved classic from 1972-1981. Despite goofs like wardrobe malfunctions and timeline inconsistencies, the show’s wholesome portrayal of the Walton family resonated with audiences. The iconic Walton house, created at Warner Brothers Studios, became a symbol of the series. The show defied the network’s “rural purge” trend and was created as a response to concerns about TV’s moral direction.
