The Waltons The Wager (Season 8, Episode 12)
TV-G
TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Wager (Season 8, Episode 12)

TV-G

TV Episode | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

A run (on foot) and ride (on horse) race is being held. Mary Ellen and Erin bet two guys that they will win. Elizabeth becomes a taskmaster in training Mary Ellen and Erin. Jeffrey gets a signed picture from a movie star.

Director

Gwen Arner

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Ernie Wallengren (teleplay by) (as E.F. Wallengren) | Claylene Jones (story by)

Producer

Rod Peterson

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Gene A. Talvin (as Gene Talvin)

Editor

Marshall Neilan Jr. (as Marshall Neilan)

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 13, 1979

Release date

Dec 13, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 7 wins & 53 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
23 cast members

Name	Known for
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Jon Walmsley Jason Walton Jason Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Judy Norton Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) Mary Ellen Walton (as Judy Norton-Taylor) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Mary Beth McDonough Erin Walton Erin Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Eric Scott Ben Walton Ben Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
David W. Harper Jim-Bob Walton Jim-Bob Walton See fewer	Fletch (1985)
Kami Cotler Elizabeth Walton Elizabeth Walton See fewer	The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)
Joe Conley Ike Godsey Ike Godsey See fewer	Cast Away (2000)
Ronnie Claire Edwards Corabeth Godsey Corabeth Godsey See fewer	The Dead Pool (1988)
Peggy Rea Rose Burton Rose Burton See fewer	Grace Under Fire (1993)
Keith Coogan Jeffrey Burton (as Keith Mitchell) Jeffrey Burton (as Keith Mitchell) See fewer	Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
Martha Nix Serena Burton Serena Burton See fewer	Safe at Home (1985)
Jonathan Banks Jeb Sanders Jeb Sanders See fewer	Mudbound (2017)
Mitch Carter Sam Barker Sam Barker See fewer	The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Lewis Arquette J.D. Pickett J.D. Pickett See fewer	Little Nicky (2000)
Jerry Hoffman Feed Store Clerk Feed Store Clerk See fewer	The First Nudie Musical (1976)
Cathy Worthington Jessica Marlowe Jessica Marlowe See fewer	JAG (1995)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Jerry Best Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer
Betty Jeanne Glennie Townswoman (uncredited) Townswoman (uncredited) See fewer	Mister Ed (1961)
Ethelreda Leopold Townswoman (uncredited) Townswoman (uncredited) See fewer	Hart to Hart (1979)
Joe Pine Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer
Manny Weltman Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer	Doctor Detroit (1983)