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

The Waltons

The Thoroughbred (Season 3, Episode 3)

TV-G

TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

John Boy and his mule aim to get the Walton family name on a local race's trophy for the first time since Grandpa won the race years ago. It seems to be a sure victory until a well-to-do college mate and his thoroughbred racehorse enter.

Director

Harry Harris

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Michael Russnow (written by) | Tony Kayden (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 Sep 26, 1974

Release date

Sep 26, 1974 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 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)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Brendan Burns Carl Jensen Carl Jensen See fewer	Blown Away (1994)
James Gammon Zack Rosswell (as Jim Gammon) Zack Rosswell (as Jim Gammon) See fewer	Major League (1989)
Glen Gordon Prof. Foster Prof. Foster See fewer	The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu (1956)
Frank Janson Col. Seth Linville Col. Seth Linville See fewer	The Child (1977)
Kathleen Quinlan Selina Linville Selina Linville See fewer	Apollo 13 (I) (1995)