The Waltons return to the screen in a new series of the warm-hearted family of pioneer stock - seven children, their parents and grandparents who struggle to survive during the Depression of the early 30s.
As Olivia waves to the pilot of a tiny biplane crossing the evening sky, little does she know it heralds a birthday surprise.
Based on Earl Hamner Jr's autobiographical novel "Spencer's Mountain"
Executive producer Lee Rich