The Waltons The Medal (Season 8, Episode 23)
TV-G
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Medal (Season 8, Episode 23)

TV-G

TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Mary Ellen receives a medal that was awarded to Curtis after he died. A former friend of Corabeth visits; he and Corabeth begin to see each other. Ike is concerned.

Director

Walter Alzmann

Writers

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

Producer

Rod Peterson

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Serge Haignere (as Serge Haigneré)

Editor

Marsh Hendry

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 28, 1980

Release date

Feb 28, 1980 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
23 cast members

Name	Known for
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. 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)
Jon Walmsley Jason Walton Jason Walton 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)
Leslie Winston Cindy Walton Cindy Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Enrique Castillo Sgt. Eddie Ramirez Sgt. Eddie Ramirez See fewer	Deja Vu (2006)
Jordan Charney Capt. Roger Westerby Capt. Roger Westerby See fewer	Ghostbusters (1984)
James Crittenden Smitty Smitty See fewer	Babylon (I) (2022)
Corbin Bernsen Casey Casey See fewer	Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
William Phipps The Bus Driver The Bus Driver See fewer	The War of the Worlds (1953)
John Crawford The Sheriff The Sheriff See fewer	The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Bill Morey Mr. Smith Mr. Smith See fewer	Death Race 2000 (1975)
Peter Stader Bilge Bilge See fewer	The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Michael Reed John Curtis John Curtis See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Marshall Reed John Curtis John Curtis 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)
Robert Cole Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited) See fewer	Highway Patrol (1955)
Bill Scully Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer	You've Got to Be Smart (1967)