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Post by JeriJet on Sept 10, 2012 17:40:12 GMT -5
I was reading up on Jon today, trying to learn about his early musical training/interest.... I wondered whether he was hired for The Waltons because of his musical talent.... The only thing I found said "they" had written his talent into the scripts.... But, you know me, I found that hard to believe. I suspect one reason he was hired was because of his talent (and his red hair, of course!)
So, I guess it may depend on whether Earl had a younger brother who was similarly musically inclined.... Does anyone know?
Thanks!
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Post by carol on Sept 10, 2012 18:26:04 GMT -5
Jason was modeled after Earl's brother Cliff. I think he played the piano
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Post by Ryan James on Sept 10, 2012 19:26:23 GMT -5
If you watch my videos from last year's reunion He explains how he got his role on the Waltons. this is part 2/10, so if you want to watch them in order, just click on the link still and scroll down till you see 1/10 RYAN-J
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Post by JeriJet on Sept 10, 2012 21:13:12 GMT -5
If you watch my videos from last year's reunion He explains how he got his role on the Waltons. this is part 2/10, so if you want to watch them in order, just click on the link still and scroll down till you see 1/10 RYAN-J Ryan, could you just tell me whether he says if his casting had anything to do with his music -- I can't watch videos! THANKS!
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Post by Ryan James on Sept 10, 2012 21:45:59 GMT -5
Yes it did! They were looking for a person with red hair and freckles and who could play the harmonica, so his mom took him to the audtion and he took along his harmonica and ended up landing the role. RYAN-J
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Post by Tonyray on Sept 10, 2012 22:40:04 GMT -5
I remember seeing Jon in the TV series Adam-12 and in Combat before The Waltons.
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Post by JeriJet on Sept 11, 2012 6:28:25 GMT -5
Yes it did! They were looking for a person with red hair and freckles and who could play the harmonica, so his mom took him to the audtion and he took along his harmonica and ended up landing the role. RYAN-J THANKS, Ryan ! Good to know that they were actually looking for a "musician" !!! With all of Jon's abilities, they got a lot for their money.....
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