Stories

The real Taylor Hicks is traveling the country, sampling each state’s most iconic foods in INSP’s new original show, State Plate. In a previous post we sent our virtual, time-traveling “Taylor” up Walton’s Mountain to…

Henry C. Parke has shared his expertise in the Western genre with us, as a guest blogger. Parke is a screenwriter living in Los Angeles with Stephanie, his wife of nearly 30 years. He is…

A special edition for our Westerns fans! INSP is pleased to welcome Henry C. Parke as our guest blogger. Mr. Parke is the creator and writer of the blog, Henry’s Western Round-Up. By Henry C.…

If you display any of these symptoms, you are an official “Waltons” groupie! Luckily, we have a cure. See our schedule for immediate relief. 1. Every night, before you go to sleep, you say “Goodnight”…

The actor who played John-Boy Walton took time out of his schedule to tape a few fun videos just for INSP—just for our website—just for you! You won’t see them anywhere else, so get a…

What’s Wrong with this Picture? Something is amiss in the Arizona Desert! Did you find the object that doesn’t belong in the picture? If you did, good eye! Give up? We’ll update the answers here as we…

What’s Wrong with this Picture? Something is amiss on the Barkley Ranch! Did you find the object that doesn’t belong in the picture? If you did, good eye! Give up? We’ll update the answers here as we post…

What’s Wrong with this Picture? Something is amiss on Walton’s Mountain! Did you find the object that doesn’t belong in the picture? If you did, good eye! Give up? We’ll update the answers here as we post…

INSP Characters Go to the Dogs! Happy National Dog Day! On August 26th we celebrate National Dog Day, initiated by the National Dog Day Foundation to bring awareness to the value and importance of dogs in…

What’s Wrong with this Picture? Something is amiss on Walton’s Mountain! Did you find the object that doesn’t belong in the picture? If you did, good eye! Give up? We’ll update the answers here as we post…

What’s Wrong with this Picture? Something is amiss on Walton’s Mountain! Did you find the object that doesn’t belong in the picture? If you did, good eye! Give up? We’ll update the answers here as we…

What’s Wrong with this Picture? Something is amiss on Walton’s Mountain! Did you find the object that doesn’t belong in the picture? If you did, good eye! Give up? We’ll update the answers here as we…

What’s Wrong with this Picture? Something is amiss on Walton’s Mountain! Did you find the object that doesn’t belong in the picture? If you did, good eye! Give up? We’ll update the answers here as we…

On screen and off, Barbara Stanwyck was a force to be reckoned with! A gifted actress and powerful personality, she captivated fans during her 60-year Hollywood career. Take a look at some of the highlights…

Facts, Tid-Bits & Trivia In honor of Ralph Waite’s birthday, we’re sharing fun facts and trivia to shed some light on the man behind one of TV’s favorite dads! Ralph Waite was born in White…

Celebrate the life of Ralph Waite, the actor who played John Walton, Sr. on The Waltons.

A Father’s Day Tribute You have to admire the dad who beams with delight when he opens a box containing yet another tacky tie or sweet-smelling cologne, the dad who displays that Popsicle picture frame…

Richard Thomas played one of the most popular characters on TV, John-Boy Walton. INSP asked the man himself to give our viewers a little treat—to share a few tidbits about his life when the cameras…

We sat down with The Virginian himself, James Drury, to talk about his favorite episodes and memories from the show. Check out what he had to say in the videos below and head over to…

Pet Project When people think of the family pet, more than likely, they’re picturing a cuddly cat or tail-wagging pup. Folks who live in rural settings have a whole different perspective on their fine feathered…

The Mountain of the Sun On his way to New Mexico to deliver a prize bull, The Virginian meets Kathy, a young missionary played by Dolores Hart, and her two older companions, as they travel…

Though many know Earl Hamner as the voice of the older, more mature John-Boy heard at the beginning of every episode of The Waltons, Hamner’s ties to the much-loved series go deeper. In fact, they…

Watch video clips from the INSP exclusive interview with Earl Hamner!  Saying Goodnight [id video=0eOPYJnL] Being Inspired [id video=zSlS6Uu1] Richard Thomas [id video=aNmolOsH] Unrequited Love [id video=ydP9xVnT]  

Mishaps on the Set! Fascinating Facts! We love reveling in the great dramatic, poignant and humorous scenes from The Waltons. Now let’s have some fun with a few of the blips, the bloopers and the…

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Actor Ralph Waite, best known as John Walton, Sr., the beloved father of the Walton family, passed away on February 13, 2014. Called the ultimate father figure, he continues to touch audiences in every episode…

Marilyn Langley & Jake – Winners of the INSP DOGGONE CUTE PHOTO CONTEST – As the winners of the contest, Marilyn has received a special INSP goodie bag, and Jake is the feature of this…