The Waltons The System (Season 3, Episode 7)
TV-G
TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The System (Season 3, Episode 7)

TV-G

TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

John Boy tutors another person on a scholarship. He cheats during test and has to be turned in. John Boy acts as his lawyer to keep him in college rather than be expelled.

Director

Harry Harris

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Jeb Rosebrook (written by)

Producer

Robert L. Jacks

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Russell Metty

Editors

Samuel E. Beetley | Gene Fowler Jr.

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 24, 1974

Release date

Oct 24, 1974 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 7 wins & 53 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
22 cast members

Name	Known for
Richard Thomas John-Boy Walton John-Boy Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Michael Learned Olivia Walton (as Miss Michael Learned) Olivia Walton (as Miss Michael Learned) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ellen Corby Esther Walton Esther Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Will Geer The Grandfather The Grandfather See fewer	Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Judy Norton Mary Ellen Walton Mary Ellen Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Jon Walmsley Jason Walton Jason Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Mary Beth McDonough Erin Walton (as Mary Elizabeth McDonough) Erin Walton (as Mary Elizabeth McDonough) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Eric Scott Ben Walton Ben Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
David W. Harper Jim-Bob Walton Jim-Bob Walton See fewer	Fletch (1985)
Kami Cotler Elizabeth Walton Elizabeth Walton See fewer	The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Jacques Aubuchon Victor Povich Victor Povich See fewer	The Silver Chalice (1954)
Glen Gordon Faculty Member Faculty Member See fewer	The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu (1956)
Tim Haldeman Townsend Townsend See fewer	Dante's Peak (1997)
Tom Lacy Dr. Emory Dr. Emory See fewer	The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Barbara Lipsky Council Secretary (as Barbara Litsky) Council Secretary (as Barbara Litsky) See fewer	All the President's Men (1976)
Richard Masur Tom Povich Tom Povich See fewer	The Thing (1982)
Don Matheson Coach Coach See fewer	Land of the Giants (1968)
Dennis Redfield Council President Mike Paxton Council President Mike Paxton See fewer	Problem Child (1990)
Stuart Taylor Council Member Council Member See fewer	Malibu High (1979)
Raven Grey Eagle Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited) See fewer	Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)