Photo courtesy of Todd Hobson : Richard Thomas, who played the lead character of John-Boy, on The Waltons poses with an old Model A car this past weekend at Schuyler, Virginia. It was the first time Thomas had been back to the East Nelson town since the early 1970s when the show was airing on CBS.
Photo courtesy of Todd Hobson : Richard Thomas, who played the lead character of John-Boy, on The Waltons poses with an old Model A Ford this past weekend at Schuyler, Virginia. It was the first time Thomas had been back to the East Nelson town since the early 1970s when the show was airing on CBS.
Schuyler
Nelson County, Virginia
By Tommy Stafford
Todd Hobson was able to give Thomas a ride to Schuyler in his old Model A Ford that was very similar to one used in the TV series. “He was a very nice person who truly seemed to appreciate all of the Virginia hospitality,” Todd told us.
Richard Thomas who played John-Boy on the TV series The Waltons poses in the backseat of a Model A Ford with his wife Georgiana during his visit to Schuyler, Virginia this past weekend – October 22, 2017.Todd Hobson’s Model A Ford parked in front of The Waltons Mountain Museum this past weekend – October 22, 2017.
Thanks Richard for coming back and visiting Nelson. We hope to see you again soon!
4 COMMENTS
Awesome I love the Walton’s watch them every time they come on.
My husband and I enjoyed meeting Richard Thomas this weekend. He is so kind. The banquet was so much fun. Everyone we met seemed to be having as much fun as us. I will treasure these memories!
Love Richard Thomas and the Waltons.
This would have been so cool to go to see! Ive always loved the Waltons!
Awesome I love the Walton’s watch them every time they come on.
My husband and I enjoyed meeting Richard Thomas this weekend. He is so kind. The banquet was so much fun. Everyone we met seemed to be having as much fun as us. I will treasure these memories!
Love Richard Thomas and the Waltons.
This would have been so cool to go to see! Ive always loved the Waltons!