Holidays,  Television

The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)

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The Homecoming (1971)

This is the TV movie that started it all. This film, based on creator Earl Hamner’s real-life family, aired in 1971. 

It was such a huge success that a series was created. That series, The Waltons, was expected to be a flop but ran for nine years.


All of the child actors in this film took part in the series, but most of the adult roles were re-cast, except for Ellen Corby in the role of Grandma Walton. This became her most iconic role.

I loved The Waltons – it became a Thursday night tradition for me. 

I also really love The Homecoming: A Christmas Story.  I hope that you will, too.

This film is also available on DVD.

There is a wonderful Waltons website.

You may also read about another wonderful television Christmas tradition in The 1970s Yule Log Brings Back Happy Christmas Memories!

Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories! 

 

 

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