Unbeknownst to them, his plane, the Katey Anne, was shot down and crashed into the sea near Britain while he was out looking for war stories. For weeks, John-Boy's location and condition is unknown to his family. In season 8, he is formally reintroduced to the story once his parents learn he is missing in action. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlists in the military and writes as a war correspondent for the U.S.
After becoming the first member of his family to graduate from college, he moves to New York City to fulfill his dream of becoming an author. Prior to World War II breaking out, John-Boy is the only member of his family seriously concerned about the rise of Adolf Hitler, and is infuriated when his community attempts to burn German books in response to hearing about Nazis doing the same to American books. He is deeply touched by tragic events, such as when watching the Hindenburg disaster unfold and being injured trying to rescue people from it. He is sensitive and empathetic with a drive to succeed in his chosen profession. Normally a calm, quiet sort, John-Boy occasionally displays a touch of his father's and brother Ben's fiery tempers, and can become defensive and indignant when a situation warrants it. He constantly records his thoughts about his family, friends, and circumstances, and writes stories in a journal/diary. The main character of the series, who is also the oldest of seven surviving children, aged 17 in season one (15 in the pilot), John-Boy is a serious thinker and avid reader with a passion to become a writer. John-Boy is based on author Earl Hamner Jr., who narrates the opening and closing of each episode as the present day adult John-Boy.
THE WALTONS THE HOSTAGE SERIES
This first Walton child is known throughout the series as "John-Boy," is born in 1916, is the eldest son and child of Olivia Walton (née Daly) and John Walton Sr. ( Richard Thomas, pilot, seasons 1–5, two guest shots in season 6 and three 1990s movies Robert Wightman, seasons 8–9, 1982 movies).
“I’m just glad I’m living, I’m still around, they remember my name and I still have a chance.Main characters John "John-Boy" Walton Jr.
“I’ve never considered it hard,” said Gradishar, who tries to look at awards as a blessing whenever they come. On a more serious note, I recently asked Gradishar if the passage of time has given him the wisdom to accept his snubs with more grace or only increased the anxiety of a man now closer to the end of life than the beginning. Both players richly deserve an honored place in the Hall of Fame.īut in the minds of electors, it’s often hard to distinguish Gradishar or Wright from Tom Jackson, Bob Swenson or coordinator Joe Collier as the face of the Orange Crush.Īlthough Gradishar celebrated his 70th birthday in March, current Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett joked the team could sign him to play linebacker right now, if it would help put his name back in the forefront of Hall voters’ thoughts. Everyone around here understands Gradishar is undoubtedly among the fiercest tackling machines ever invented. You probably don’t need me to tell you Wright revolutionized the way modern NFL defenses are built by being among the first big cornerbacks in league history to clog passing lanes. In football lore, the Orange Crush is bigger than the sum of its parts. Methinks that Rice unwittingly hit on one of the sillier things holding Gradishar back from enshrinement in Canton.
THE WALTONS THE HOSTAGE PROFESSIONAL
That’s why I think the Broncos should put a professional politician on the case to negotiate a Hall pass for Gradishar.įrom days of her youth as a Broncos fan living in Colorado, Rice fondly remembers: “You’d go into any grocery store or any restaurant and there were all these Orange Crush cans piled up with (defensive lineman) Rubin Carter or (cornerback) Louis Wright peering over them.” So what’s the dealio? Whether we’re talking about winning a gold statuette from the Oscars or being fitted for a gold jacket from the Hall, the vote is as much about politicking as it is principle. Yes, it’s a travesty that Gradishar was not inducted at least 30 years ago. The big difference? Howley played on America’s Team. Howley was the MVP of a Super Bowl with Dallas, but Gradishar was a better linebacker than Howley.
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