It wouldn't be THE WALTONS if people didn't poke a bit of fun at it.
So how did the show make it's impact on popular culture?
The Waltons get the nod from a variety of shows including; Good Times, Gilmore Girls, The Golden Girls, Dawson's Creek, Jonathan Creek, The People's Choice Awards, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Ordinary People, Home Improvements.
The Waltons are spoofed on The Carol Burnett Show.
Edith Bunker from All in The Family watches The Waltons
Geico Insurance feels that everyone can relate to The Waltons
The Walton's children are matched against The Dukes of Hazzard on The Family Feud.
The big three lampoon magazines all had their fun with the show.
In 1998 the The Nelson County Drama Foundation mounted an episode of the show, "The Conflict", as a theatre production in Virginia near the home of show creator Earl Hamner Jr.
The play was adapted for the stage by Jeb Rosebrook, based on his 1974 teleplay and special episode of The Waltons. The second season was performed outdoors on the grounds of the Mountain Cove Vineyards.