The Waltons The Ferris Wheel (Season 5, Episode 15)
TV-G
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Ferris Wheel (Season 5, Episode 15)

TV-G

TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

As the annual carnival approaches, Elizabeth has recurring nightmares of being trapped on a runaway Ferris wheel. Meanwhile, Ben believes that his height is affecting how people see and treat him.

Director

Lawrence Dobkin

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Claire Whitaker (written by) | Rod Peterson (written by)

Producer

Andy White

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

John M. Nickolaus Jr. (as John M. Nickolaus)

Editors

Marjorie Fowler | Bill Mosher

Casting Directors

Pam Polifroni (as Polifoni/Sabba) | Doris Sabbagh (as Polifoni/Sabba)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 6, 1977

Release date

Jan 6, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 7 wins & 53 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
20 cast members

Name	Known for
Richard Thomas John-Boy Walton John-Boy Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Michael Learned Olivia Walton (as Miss Michael Learned) Olivia Walton (as Miss Michael Learned) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ellen Corby Esther Walton Esther Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Will Geer The Grandfather The Grandfather See fewer	Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Judy Norton Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Jon Walmsley Jason Walton Jason Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Mary Beth McDonough Erin Walton (as Mary Elizabeth McDonough) Erin Walton (as Mary Elizabeth McDonough) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Eric Scott Ben Walton Ben Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
David W. Harper Jim-Bob Walton Jim-Bob Walton See fewer	Fletch (1985)
Kami Cotler Elizabeth Walton Elizabeth Walton See fewer	The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)
Mary Jackson Emily Baldwin Emily Baldwin See fewer	The Exorcist III (1990)
Helen Kleeb Mamie Baldwin Mamie Baldwin See fewer	The Party (1968)
Deborah Richter Darlene Jarvis (as Debi Richter) Darlene Jarvis (as Debi Richter) See fewer	Cyborg (1989)
Dave Shelley Wilbur Dawes Wilbur Dawes See fewer	Hunter (I) (1984)
Tom Bower Dr. Curtis Willard Dr. Curtis Willard See fewer	Lucky Hank (2023)
John Crawford Sheriff Ep Bridges Sheriff Ep Bridges See fewer	The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Jeff Maxwell Used Car Salesman Used Car Salesman See fewer	MAS*H (1972)
Joe Conley Ike Godsey Ike Godsey See fewer	Cast Away (2000)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)