Earl Hamner wanted to have a role for all eight children. I believe it was CBS who said they only wanted seven children. Eric Scott (Ben) is actually portraying a mix of two of Earl's brothers.
Yes
Earl Bartlett (1939)Earl Gros (1967-1969)Earl Holmes (1996-2001)Earl Murray (1952)
An Earl of is the rank given but no stately home is there whereas the Earl comes with the stately home.
an earl is a famouse person, like a king or primeminiater. someone that is important.
The Waltons
Earl Hamner wanted to have a role for all eight children. I believe it was CBS who said they only wanted seven children. Eric Scott (Ben) is actually portraying a mix of two of Earl's brothers.
Yes, Earl Hamner Jr.'s mother, Doris Hamner, contracted polio when she was a young girl. This condition influenced Earl's writing and the portrayal of family life in his works, particularly in "The Waltons," where themes of resilience and family bonds are prominent. Her experiences and challenges helped shape the values and stories he shared through his characters.
Earl Hamner Jr. was born on July 10, 1923
Earl Hamner Jr. was born on July 10, 1923.
Earl Hamner Jr. was born on July 10, 1923.
Evidently Earl Hamner is still alive and is 88-89 years old as of this year 2012.
Earl Hamner Jr. was 92 years old when he died on March 24, 2016 (birthdate: July 10, 1923).
Creator Earl Hamner Jr. drew on his own experiences growing up in rural Virginia during the Depression era. Before the Emmy Award-winning success of "The Waltons" in the 1970s, Hamner's novel "Spencer's Mountain" was turned into a memorable 1963 family motion picture starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara and James MacArthur. "Spencer's Mountain" was set in Wyoming near the Grand Teton Mountains of the 1960s. Hamner, who turned 88 years old on July 10, 2011, has a website about his life and family history (check the link).
no, earl hamner sr. dad had polio
Earl Hammer. It was based on his real life experiences.
The fictional Walton family from the television series "The Waltons" lived at 442 Evergreen Lane in the rural town of Walton's Mountain, Virginia. This address is a key part of the show's setting, reflecting the family's close-knit lifestyle during the Great Depression and World War II. The series, created by Earl Hamner Jr., is based on his own childhood experiences in a similar environment.