User Reviews

Mother's Day on Walton's Mountain is a continuation of one of the greatest series to ever be televised.

The story of this family has continued to fascinate people, even now. For those of us who grew up in this region of the country, we see people and situations familiar to our own lives, as well as the past of our own families.

There are some problems with the cast and storyline that will leave some viewers with a sour taste, but overall, the nostalgia remains.

Mother's Day on Walton's Mountain does fall short when the actual mother of the family does not show up in the end, had that been the final scene, this would be perfect.

I watched this movie when it first originally aired on in NBC In 1982 after CBS cancelled the series. I have watched it almost every Mothers Day Weekend/in May the past several years. Why CBS could not do these movies who knows but according to Ask Judy YouTube series she stated NBC approached them about doing 3 movies. I am so glad they did. This one is my favorite movie of the 80s Waltons. Adding Richard Gilliand to The Waltons was casting gold. They should've added him earlier and maybe the series would've continued on CBS. Wonderful to have Ralph Waite back as John and a guest star appearance by Michael Learned. The plot was very emotional and tear jerking. Good writing. And wonderful acting by Judy Norton, Richard Gilliand and Eric Scott. Couple stories here the first one Mary Ellen and Jonsey finally tie the knot.only to see them go through a trial in their early married days. The other storyline regards Ben's mother in law butting her nose into his little family. Both stories are powerful. The conclusions for both are satisfying. It is definitely worth a watch. I may be in the minority but I like the catchy opening theme. Maybe NBC should've picked up the series. I think with Richard Gillian and Morgan Stevens this series could've gone on a little longer.