The Waltons The Empty Nest (Season 7, Episode 1)
TV-G
TV Episode | 97 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Empty Nest (Season 7, Episode 1)

TV-G

TV Episode | 97 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Grandpa Zeb (Will Greer) has died and everyone is mourning. Neighbor Flossie Brimmer has also died. Mary Ellen and Erin move to Charlottesville into an apartment to be on their own. John tries to get a large lumber contract.

Director

Philip Leacock

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Claire Whitaker (written by) | Rod Peterson (written by)

Producer

Rod Peterson

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Serge Haignere (as Serge Haigneré)

Editor

Bill Mosher

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 21, 1978

Release date

Sep 21, 1978 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
24 cast members

Name	Known for
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Michael Learned Olivia Walton Olivia Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ellen Corby Esther Walton Esther Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Jon Walmsley Jason Walton Jason Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Judy Norton Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Mary Beth McDonough Erin Walton Erin Walton 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)
Joe Conley Ike Godsey Ike Godsey See fewer	Cast Away (2000)
Ronnie Claire Edwards Corabeth Godsey Corabeth Godsey See fewer	The Dead Pool (1988)
Mary Jackson Emily Baldwin Emily Baldwin See fewer	The Exorcist III (1990)
Helen Kleeb Mamie Baldwin Mamie Baldwin See fewer	The Party (1968)
Michael Conrad Matt Sarver Matt Sarver See fewer	Hill Street Blues (1981)
Jay W. MacIntosh Betty Lou Sarver Betty Lou Sarver See fewer	Centennial (1978)
Lou Frizzell Joe Murdock Joe Murdock See fewer	The Front Page (1974)
Dick Whittington Mr. Pringle Mr. Pringle See fewer	Raging Bull (1980)
Pearl Shear Zuleika Dunbar Zuleika Dunbar See fewer	Remington Steele (1982)
Peggy Rea Mrs. Borer Mrs. Borer See fewer	Grace Under Fire (1993)
Sima Conrad The Secretary The Secretary See fewer	Delvecchio (1976)
Michael Reed John Curtis Willard John Curtis Willard See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Marshall Reed John Curtis Willard John Curtis Willard See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Will Geer The Grandfather (archive footage) (uncredited) The Grandfather (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Jeremiah Johnson (1972)