Episode

The Waltons: The Ferris Wheel

Name: The Waltons: The Ferris Wheel
Released: 1977-01-06
Duration: 50 min
Cast: Ralph Waite, Jon Walmsley, Mary Elizabeth McDonough, David W. Harper, Earl Hamner, Jr.

The WaltonsSeason 51977-01-06

Overview

Elizabeth has nightmares of an unknown experience of being stuck on the very top of a ferris wheel. Ben starts to seriously worry about his height.

Details

Series: The Waltons
Season: Season 5
Episode: Episode 14
Air date: 1977-01-06
Runtime: 50 min

Episode context

The Ferris Wheel is Episode 14 in Season 5 of The Waltons. It aired on 1977-01-06. The runtime is 50 min.

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