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How ‘Waltons’ star Richard Thomas overcame typecasting after playing iconic TV role

The actor, who played John-Boy Walton in the hit '70s series, exclusively spoke to Page Six about his career journey in a new interview.

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How ‘Waltons’ star Richard Thomas overcame typecasting after playing iconic TV roleThe actor, who played John-Boy Walton in the hit '70s series, exclusively spoke to Page Six about his career journey in a new interview.
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