The Waltons The Obstacle (Season 7, Episode 14)
TV-G
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Obstacle (Season 7, Episode 14)

TV-G

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

John-Boy asks his family to help Mike Paxton, a friend who was recently handicapped. They show him being in a wheelchair is not the end of his life and show him how to adjust. Erin helps him get a job at Pickets.

Director

William H. Bushnell (as William Bushnell Jr.)

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Curtis Dwight (written by)

Producer

Rod Peterson

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Serge Haignere (as Serge Haigneré)

Editor

Marshall Neilan Jr. (as Marshall Neilan)

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 11, 1979

Release date

Jan 11, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
17 cast members

Name	Known for
Michael Learned Olivia Walton Olivia Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. 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)
Dennis Redfield Mike Paxton Mike Paxton See fewer	Problem Child (1990)
Lewis Arquette Jefferson Davis 'J.D.' Pickett Jefferson Davis 'J.D.' Pickett See fewer	Little Nicky (2000)
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)
Bill Scully Inn Guest (uncredited) Inn Guest (uncredited) See fewer	You've Got to Be Smart (1967)