The Waltons The Matchmakers (Season 3, Episode 16)
TV-G
TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Matchmakers (Season 3, Episode 16)

TV-G

TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

John's unmarried cousin Corabeth Walton (Ronnie Claire Edwards) comes for a visit after the death of her mother. Ike Godsey takes a liking to her and decides he is tired of the bachelor life.

Director

Jack Shea

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | John McGreevey (written by)

Producer

Robert L. Jacks

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Russell Metty

Editors

Gene Fowler Jr. | Michael McCroskey

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 9, 1975

Release date

Jan 9, 1975 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
23 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 Mary Ellen Walton 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)
Joe Conley Ike Godsey Ike Godsey See fewer	Cast Away (2000)
Ronnie Claire Edwards Corabeth Godsey Corabeth Godsey See fewer	The Dead Pool (1988)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Audrey Berindey Rebecca Rebecca See fewer	Promise at Dawn (1970)
Mary Jackson Emily Baldwin Emily Baldwin See fewer	The Exorcist III (1990)
Helen Kleeb Mamie Baldwin Mamie Baldwin See fewer	The Party (1968)
Jon Locke Belden the Photographer Belden the Photographer See fewer	Land of the Lost (1974)
John Ritter Rev. Matthew Fordwick Rev. Matthew Fordwick See fewer	Sling Blade (1996)
Lanna Saunders Mrs. Rebecca Cook Mrs. Rebecca Cook See fewer	Body Heat (1981)
Nick Borgani Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited) See fewer	The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
Monty O'Grady Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited) See fewer	Sparrows (1926)
Arthur Tovey Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Ironside (1967)