‘The Waltons’ Patriarch Ralph Waite Dead at 85
Ralph Waite who played the character John Walton Sr. on the hit 1970's television series 'The Waltons' has passed away. He was 85-years-old.
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Did you grow up watching "The Waltons' on television? I wasn't a huge Walton's fan but I did enjoy watching the show from time to time. Who could forget John Boy or grandma and grandpa? My favorite episode was the one about a Homecoming Christmas, it had such a good meaning and a lot of shows today just don't have that. Good news: 'The Waltons' are getting back together for a prime time speci