Sad News, David W. Harper Made Heartbreaking Confession About Tragic Life After ‘The Waltons’?

Harper began his acting career appearing as Jim Bob, the second-youngest of seven siblings, in the made-for-television film The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971).

When the film was turned into The Waltons television series in 1972, Harper reprised his role and remained with the series throughout its nine-season run.