Wow had no idea they had Jack Lord film a new pilot especially since he was pushing 60 by that point.
Interesting thing regarding the Waltons, after it’s episode run concluded CBS debuted the Norman Lear & Alex Haley period drama Palmerstown USA in the Waltons slot as a mid season replacement and did moderately in ratings while receiving acclaim. In fact it ranked #38 ahead of the Waltons for the 79-80 season.
Unfortunately the tank job occurred when Palmerstown returned for its 2nd season. The strike delays meant the Waltons were still its longtime traditional Thurs slot at 8/7, so CBS haphazardly had Palmerstown air against Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley and the show bombed and promptly cancelled.
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