The Waltons The Unthinkable (Season 8, Episode 15)
TV-G
TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Unthinkable (Season 8, Episode 15)

TV-G

TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

A soldier in Jason's company is Jewish. He tells the Waltons what is happening to Jews by the Nazis. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is getting teased for being such a smart student at school.

Director

Ralph Waite

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Daniel B. Ullman (written by) (as Dan Ullman)

Producer

Rod Peterson

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Gene A. Talvin (as Gene Talvin)

Editor

Marshall Neilan Jr. (as Marshall Neilan)

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 3, 1980

Release date

Jan 3, 1980 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
20 cast members

Name	Known for
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. 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)
Leslie Winston Cindy Walton Cindy Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Peggy Rea Rose Burton Rose Burton See fewer	Grace Under Fire (1993)
Martha Nix Serena Burton Serena Burton See fewer	Safe at Home (1985)
Keith Coogan Jeffrey Burton (as Keith Mitchell) Jeffrey Burton (as Keith Mitchell) See fewer	Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
Todd Susman Ted Lapinsky Ted Lapinsky See fewer	The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)
Melvin F. Allen Master Sgt. Barnes Master Sgt. Barnes See fewer	The Incredible Hulk (1977)
Erica Hunton Lucille Lucille See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Mary Ann Hermansen Flo (as Mary Ann Oedy) Flo (as Mary Ann Oedy) See fewer	The Rookie: Feds (2022)
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)