Patricia Neal Was Supposed To Be Part Of The Cast
Patricia Neal portrayed Olivia Walton in the show’s pilot, but she could not stay on for a good reason. She was unable to keep the role because of her health problems in the past. This was how Michael Learned took over as the matriarch of the family instead. We can’t help but think about the alternate possibility, but we honestly think that it all worked out perfectly!
Patricia Neal Was Supposed To Be Part Of The Cast
Henry Fonda Was Another Star Who Could Have Been In It
Henry Fonda was all set to take on the role of The Waltons patriarch, but things changed when he said certain things. Execs at CBS were convinced that he was the perfect person for the job, but Fonda made up his mind after watching the pilot. What he said has gone down in history: “What do you want me for? The whole family is the star! You don’t need me.” If you ask us, he knew what he was talking about.
Henry Fonda Was Another Star Who Could Have Been In It
