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, although he can occasionally be gullible, selfish, and self-absorbed. 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. This first Walton child is known throughout the series as "John-Boy," is born in 1916, is the eldest son, and is 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). Main characters John "John-Boy" Walton Jr.
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