A fter more than a year’s absence following a debilitating stroke in 1976, the tenacious Ellen Corby returned to her beloved role as Grandma Esther Walton in one of the most touching The Waltons ...

The Waltons was one of the most successful series ever aired between 1972 and 1981. It's absolutely no wonder that "Mary", "Olivia" and the rest of the gang quickly became one of the most popular TV ...

More in The Waltons TV series, shown during filming of an episode. "Grandma Comes Home." This marks Ellen Corby's return to the show after recovering from a stroke she had the previous year..

“The Waltons,” one of TV's most popular and enduring programs, turns 50 on Wednesday.

“The Waltons,” one of TV's most popular and enduring programs, turns 50 on Wednesday. Set in 1932 and running through World War II, the show debuted on CBS on Sept. 14, 1972.

The Rev. Matt Curry’s parents were children of the Great Depression, just like “The Waltons” — the beloved TV family whose prime-time series premiered 50 years ago. When Curry was growing ...

The Rev. Matt Curry's parents were children of the Great Depression, just like "The Waltons" — the beloved TV family whose prime-time series premiered 50 years ago.

The Rev. Matt Curry’s parents were children of the Great Depression, just like “The Waltons” — the beloved TV family whose prime-time series premiered 50 years ago.