TV producer Sam Haskell was thrilled last year to be able to revive “The Waltons” for the first time in a quarter century with “The Waltons’ Homecoming” on the CW. It drew solid ratings.
He was hoping he could convince the network to turn the wholesome family series into a rebooted series. But the CW instead gave him the green light for a second movie, “A Waltons Thanksgiving,” which premiered Sunday and repeats on Thanksgiving night.
If this particular film can bring in a strong enough viewership, Haskell believes the CW, which is under new ownership that is gearing the network to an older audience, might pick it up. If not, he might shop it elsewhere.
