The entire family suffers a crisis when Olivia is stricken with polio. Dr Vance prescribes the accepted treatment, but Olivia does not get better. John-Boy learns of a new treatment practiced by sister Kenny and the family tries it to success in time for the Easter service.
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Directed By
Philip LeacockRelease Date
April 19, 1973Cast of The Waltons
Ralph WaiteJohn Walton Sr.
Jon WalmsleyJason Walton
Mary Beth McDonoughErin Walton
David W. HarperJim-Bob Walton
Earl Hamner, Jr.Narrator
Eric ScottBen Walton
Kami CotlerElizabeth Walton
Joe ConleyIke Godsey
Judy NortonMary Ellen Walton
Michael LearnedOlivia Walton
Will GeerGrandfather Walton
Ellen CorbyEsther Walton
Richard ThomasJohn Walton Jr.
John CrawfordSheriff Ep Bridges
Mary JacksonEmily Baldwin
Helen KleebMamie Baldwin
Cindy EilbacherMartha Rose Coverdale
Hank StohlRadio Announcer / The Lieutenant
Michael O'KeefeChad Marshall
Doreen LangMrs. Baker
Ed LauterHyder Rudge
Dean JaggerProfessor Bowen
Richard X. SlatteryClyde "Preacher" Harroway
