The Waltons The Torch (Season 7, Episode 21)
TV-G
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Torch (Season 7, Episode 21)

TV-G

TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

An old girlfriend of John Walton buys the Dew Drop Inn where Jason works. John stops at the Dew Drop to visit with her. She still has feelings for him, but he loves his wife. Ike Godsey opens a canteen for the soldiers.

Director

David F. Wheeler (as David Wheeler)

Writers

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

Producer

Rod Peterson

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Serge Haignere (as Serge Haigneré)

Editor

Marshall Neilan Jr. (as Marshall Neilan)

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 8, 1979

Release date

Mar 8, 1979 (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
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ellen Corby Esther Walton (credit only) Esther Walton (credit only) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Jon Walmsley Jason Walton Jason Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Judy Norton Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Mary Beth McDonough Erin Walton Erin Walton 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)
Dorothy Tristan Callie May Jordan Callie May Jordan See fewer	Klute (1971)
Leslie Winston Cindy Brunson Walton Cindy Brunson Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Wyatt Knight Soldier #1 Soldier #1 See fewer	Porky's (1981)
Daniel Zippi Soldier #2 Soldier #2 See fewer	The Taming of the Shrew (1976)
Christopher Carroll Sergeant Sergeant See fewer	Little Nicky (2000)
Michael Reed John Curtis Willard John Curtis Willard See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Marshall Reed John Curtis Willard John Curtis Willard See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)