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Episode

The Waltons: The Achievement

The WaltonsSeason 51977-03-17

Overview

John-Boy goes to New York City after waiting weeks without word on his novel. It pays off and John-Boy talks to an editor who agrees to publish his novel. John-Boy comes back home and tells them the good news. He also tells the family he is moving to New York City.

Details

Series: The Waltons
Season: Season 5
Episode: Episode 24
Air date: 1977-03-17
Runtime: 50 min

Episode context

The Achievement is Episode 24 in Season 5 of The Waltons. It aired on 1977-03-17. The runtime is 50 min.

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Episode 23: The Go-Getter 1977-03-10 | 50 min A hot headed Ben has a falling out with John and Ben takes a job as a used car salesman . Ben seems a natural until the family questions some of his sales techniques.

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Episode 22: The Hiding Place 1977-03-03 | 50 min The Baldwin's niece, Hillary Von Kleist, comes for a visit from Vienna. Jason joins the National Guard over Olivia's objections.

Episode 21: The Long Night 1977-02-24 | 50 min Grandpa says he going to bring Grandma home from the hosptal. When the Doctors say no, Grandpa causes a scene and is told not to come back. Aimee Godsey asks Zeb to be her Grandpa.

Episode 20: The Heartbreaker 1977-02-17 | 50 min Jason falls in love with Vanessa, Curt's sister, who left her husband so she could become a singer. John-Boy begins to publish sections of his novel in the newspaper.

Episode 19: The Inferno 1977-02-10 | 50 min John-Boy goes to Lakehurst New Jersey to travel to cover the landing of Hindenburg and is deeply affected by its crash. Curt tries to figure out how to have more private time with Mary Ellen.

Episode 18: The Hero 1977-02-03 | 50 min John-Boy acts on a suggestion of Grandma's and oranizes a memorial to the Jefferson County Doughboys of WWI. Sheriff Ed Bridges , the decorated hero, shows little interest.

Episode 17: The Career Girl 1977-01-27 | 50 min Erin's graduation from high school seems to be very painful because Erin has no firm plans for the future or any career.

Episode 16: John's Crossroad 1977-01-20 | 50 min John goes to Charlottesville and applies for an office job. He finds it impossible to work under the harsh direction of the office manager.

Episode 15: The Elopement 1977-01-13 | 50 min Erin's 1st love, Chad Marshall, comes back and asks Erin to be his wife. She agrees but John emphatically says no so Erin and Chad run off to elope.

Episode 14: The Ferris Wheel 1977-01-06 | 50 min 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.

Episode 13: The Rebellion 1976-12-23 | 50 min Corabeth gives Olivia a permanent that turns out badly. Grandma is up against a new competition for playing the church organ.

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