Creator Of The Show Earl Hamner Jr. Had Plenty Of Inspiration For It
Many artists and creators are on the lookout for constant inspiration. When it comes to the show, Earl Hamner Jr. knew exactly where to get it: his own family life! He actually had seven siblings and claimed that he was the real-life model for John-Boy. This is nothing out of the unusual in the television industry. Even Seinfeld creator Larry David modeled George after himself.
The Timeline On The Show Was Not Particularly Cohesive
As we all know, you cannot live your life without messing up at one point or another. The same is true for the producers of the show. They often made inconsistencies about the character ages, anniversaries, and timeline in general. For example, John-Boy was not allowed to join the army – even though he was already 19 years old!