 Complete the following phrase:  John Walton Jr. Richard Thomas, pilot, seasons 15, two guest shots in season 6; and three 1990s movies; Robert Wightman, seasons 89, 1982 movies. 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. 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. 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. He constantly records his thoughts about his family, friends, and circumstances, and writes stories in a journaldiary. Normally a calm, quiet sort, John-Boy occasionally displays a touch of his fathers and brother Bens fiery tempers, and can become defensive and indigt when a situation warrants it. He is sensitive and empathetic, although he can occasionally be gullible, selfish, and self-absorbed. He is deeply touched by tragic events, such as when watching the 