Episode
The Waltons: The Actress
Overview
When her car breaks down, the famous extravagant actress, Alvira Drummond finds herself stranded on Waltons Mountain. The Children, especially Mary Ellen, are fascinated by her "Hollywood" ways.
Details
- Series
- The Waltons
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 1973-01-04
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Actress is Episode 15 in Season 1 of The Waltons. It aired on 1973-01-04. The runtime is 50 min.
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