The Waltons The Recluse (Season 6, Episode 3)
TV-G
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Recluse (Season 6, Episode 3)

TV-G

TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Jason helps a woman named Fern; she is withdrawn from the world because of a past relationship. He helps her come out of the shell. Meanwhile, Ben goes to find work in Norfolk.

Director

Walter Alzmann

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Seth Freeman (written by)

Producer

Andy White

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

John M. Nickolaus Jr. (as John M. Nickolaus)

Editor

Marvin Adelson

Casting Directors

Pam Polifroni (as Polifoni/Sabba) | Doris Sabbagh (as Polifoni/Sabba)

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 29, 1977

Release date

Sep 29, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
25 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)
Will Geer The Grandfather The Grandfather See fewer	Jeremiah Johnson (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 (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)
Joe Conley Ike Godsey Ike Godsey See fewer	Cast Away (2000)
Ronnie Claire Edwards Corabeth Godsey Corabeth Godsey See fewer	The Dead Pool (1988)
Linda Marsh Fern Lockwood Fern Lockwood See fewer	America America (1963)
Lew Brown Mr. Jarvis Mr. Jarvis See fewer	Airport (1970)
Britt Leach Easy Jackson Easy Jackson See fewer	The Great Outdoors (1988)
Eric Lawson Shop Foreman Shop Foreman See fewer	Gymkata (1985)
Joseph Butcher Anson Adams (as Joseph A. Butcher) Anson Adams (as Joseph A. Butcher) See fewer	Do You Remember? (2015)
Tom Bower Curt Willard Curt Willard See fewer	Lucky Hank (2023)
Carol Ann Williams Ben's Girlfriend Ben's Girlfriend See fewer	1941 (1979)
Robyn Pohle Anson's Girlfriend Anson's Girlfriend See fewer	Coach (1978)
Llynn Storer Worker Worker See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Hatsuo Uda Worker Worker See fewer	Airplane! (1980)
Walker Edmiston Farmer Farmer See fewer	The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Bella Bruck Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited) See fewer	Alligator (1980)
Michael Jeffers Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer	Paradise Alley (1978)