For nine seasons from 1972 to 1981, "The Waltons" were America’s family. From the Great Depression to World War II, "The Waltons" depicted an American family living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and struggling to remain together in this heartwarming series. The winner of 11 Emmy Awards and 2 Golden Globe Awards during its lengthy television run, "The Waltons" chronicles the lives of a people poor in material wealth but rich in spirit. The popularity of the series led to six additional TV Movies that aired throughout the Eighties and Nineties.