The Waltons The Valediction (Season 8, Episode 24)
TV-G
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Valediction (Season 8, Episode 24)

TV-G

TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Jim-Bob's class is graduating and he has the high grade. He is the valedictorian. His class prepares a graduation ceremony that is fitting for war time. (June 1944)

Director

Harry Harris

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Claire Whitaker (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 Mar 13, 1980

Release date

Mar 13, 1980 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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27 cast members

Name	Known for
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ellen Corby Esther Walton Esther 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)
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 Brunson Walton Cindy Brunson 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)
Tony Becker Drew Cutler Drew Cutler See fewer	Tour of Duty (1987)
Gary Imhoff Roland Piper Roland Piper See fewer	Thumbelina (1994)
Eric Stoltz Sr. Boy #1 Sr. Boy #1 See fewer	Pulp Fiction (1994)
Susan McClung Sr. Girl #1 Sr. Girl #1 See fewer	Quincy M.E. (1976)
Robert Wightman John-Boy Walton John-Boy Walton See fewer	American Gigolo (1980)
Richard Lasting Sr. Boy #2 Sr. Boy #2 See fewer	Hot Shots! (1991)
Marte Post Senior Girl #2 Senior Girl #2 See fewer	Chicago Hope (1994)
Michael Reed John Curtis John Curtis See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Marshall Reed John Curtis John Curtis See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Walker Edmiston Radio Announcer (voice) Radio Announcer (voice) 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)
Jack Berle Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer	Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)
Bill Scully Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer	You've Got to Be Smart (1967)