Homecoming, The: A Christmas Story (1971) Rating: Starring: Edgar Bergen, Ellen Corby, Josephine Hutchinson, Cleavon Little, Patricia Neal, Dorothy Stickney, Richard Thomas, William Windom Director: Fielder Cook Category: Drama, Family, Classic Studio: Paramount Pictures Subtitles: English Length: 98 mins     The Walton's love and courage face a difficult test. Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Edgar Bergen and Cleavon Little star in this award-winning drama that inspired the long-running, vastly popular TV series, The Waltons. Set on a Depression Christmas Eve in 1933, this heart-tugging story centers around the Waltons. They're a rural American family preparing to celebrate Christmas together. Though times are tough, love and sharing are abundant in this family. An inspiring tale of love, hope and spirit, this deeply moving story goes far beyond the boundaries of time and place to reach out and touch everyone, everywhere.