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The Waltons S8E6 — The Journal

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The Waltons•Season 8•Episode 6

The Journal

7.1/10 · 130 votesOct 25, 197950 min

Ranked #18 of 23 in Season 8•−0.3 vs season avg

A publisher asks permission from John and Olivia about printing the new book that John-Boy wrote in Europe. Jeff does not want Reckless put to sleep after Reckless becomes sick.

Directed byPhilip Leacock

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Cast9

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

John Walton Sr.

Jon Walmsley

Jon Walmsley

Jason Walton

Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Erin Walton

D

David W. Harper

Jim-Bob Walton

E

Earl Hamner, Jr.

Narrator

Eric Scott

Eric Scott

Ben Walton

Kami Cotler

Kami Cotler

Elizabeth Walton

Joe Conley

Joe Conley

Ike Godsey

Judy Norton

Judy Norton

Mary Ellen Walton

Crew1

Philip Leacock

Philip Leacock

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Journal" is episode 6 of The Waltons season 8. It scored 7.1/10 from 130 votes, ranking #18 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Philip Leacock, it aired on October 25, 1979.

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