A Mother's Day Special. We are happy to share a 2003 interview with the creator of The Walton's, Earl Hamner Jr. Mr Hamner passed away last year however in 2003, local radio celebrity John Goldsmith had the pleasure and opportunity to interview Mr. Hamner. In keeping with our OCG yearlong theme of the Great Depression, here is that interview and a recap of Earl Hamner's marvelous life.