Name: Episode 5 — The Roots
Released: 1973-10-11
Duration: 50 min
Cast: Ralph Waite, Jon Walmsley, Mary Elizabeth McDonough, Eric Scott, Kami Cotler

The Waltons (1972 – 1981)

1972 • 9 seasons • Drama • TV-G

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Episode 5 — The Roots

Released: 1973-10-11 • Drama

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Harley Foster and his son Jodie are introduced to the series. Harley roams the countryside doing odd jobs. Jodie has had no formal education. Verdie Grant takes a strong liking to Harley and eventually persuades him to stay on Walton's Mountain.

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Creator	Earl Hamner, Jr.
Episode air date	11.10.1973
Episode runtime	50 min
Episode rating	0.00
Genres	Drama
TMDB series rating	7.2
IMDb series rating	7.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	0+
Country	US

The Waltons (1972 – 1981)

Episode 5 — The Roots

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