Barry Rudd, an aimless young man dubbed Rudd the Dud, is given a hotel to manage by his wealthy father. Jonathan and Mark are on hand as bellhops and when not assisting Barry contend with a tyrannical boss.
Stewart Forrest, an Olympic trainer and one of Amy's old associates, asks her to help his daughter reign in her elite jumper. She accepts the job, but Amy quickly realizes the horse is too much for the girl to handle.
Bryce, Caleb's old friend from the rodeo, has returned from Afghanistan in a wheelchair and he wants to hire Amy to get his horse back in shape so he can sell it for top dollar.
This family special highlights the greatest moments of America's most beloved, Emmy-winning series, "The Waltons." Earl Hammer, Jr., creator and narrator of the original show, hosts. Stars Ralph Waite, Michael Learned.
Maggie Grace stars as Elizabeth Thatcher, a cultured young teacher in 1910 who fears leaving her comfortable world in the city. But when she accepts a teaching position in a frontier town, she finds new purpose and love.