I wanted to tell you how much "The Waltons," helped me as a a young girl growing up in the 1970s. You did a great job acting Judy, very believable. Thank you for your work on this channel.
The original theme in the beginning of The Waltons is absolutely the best of all times. Also loved the theme on the Christmas movie The Homecoming. ❤❤😊😊
My birthday was on the 14th and I turned 59 I just saw an episode of the Walton's yesterday it was the episode where the Walton's cousins from Oklahoma my home state were visiting them and causing trouble, I can't believe I'm 59 but when I watch the Walton's I go back in time to the 70's when I saw them for the first time Thank You and Take Care Judy.😎👋 📽️📻📺📺📻🎥
You've worked with a lot of great actors in many different venues! Richard Chamberlain is my other favorite "Richard!" I'm old enough (boo hoo) to remember Dr Kildare ~ handsome!! And, my goodness ~ The Thorn birds ~ whew ! What a story! Barbara Stanwyck was an amazing villainess! I recently watched her perform as Stella Dallas, a very complex role! Her performance broke my heart! Amazing! Judy, do you think you would like to tour with a theater company as Richard Thomas is doing with Mockingbird? I can't imagine the stamina required to deliver hundreds of performances! As regards the Walton's music ~ the series' theme song has to be one of the most recognizable songs ever written. For me, though, I loved The Homecoming music best! There have been times, I listened to the opening sequence music again and again to lift my spirits. What was the series you performed with Richard Chamberlain? Is it available online anywhere? He, too, strikes me as a very kind and considerate, humble person! Maybe he can be an honorary Walton! ❤☺️Lots of love to you and Walton's everywhere! 🙏🌐🕊️
I think I would enjoy doing a tour, especially if I loved the role. The mini-series I worked on with Richard Chamberlain is The Lost Daughter. I’m not sure if it’s available anywhere.
@@judynorton2598 I hope you get a chance to tour then! You could write your own show! You know all of us here would be first in line for tickets if your show is anywhere near us! I saw Hal Holbrook in his one-man Mark Twain Show! He was wonderful! I like his voice and demeanor so much! I wish I could have seen Julie Harris in her Emily Dickinson show! I hope you get the chance! 🧡💐
Judy, The question about the change in background music in Season 9 was asked recently on The Waltons Forum, and a forum member posted this: “There was a musicians strike in Hollywood in 1980, and Alexander Courage was part of the guild, so he couldn’t score the shows during the strike. So the Lorimar shows had to use stock music for the first part of the 1980-81 season. I agree, it’s jarring. You’ll find the same issue with “Knots Landing”, “Dallas”, and “Eight is Enough” during that period. Fortunately, the strike was settled and the regular music returns in the second half of season 9.”
Bill Daily was also in the Bob Newhart sitcom where Bob was a phycologist. Suzanne Pleshette was his wife. Bill was the pilot neighbor across the hall.
Oh wow Tony Dow and Hugh Beaumont from Leave it To Beaver, some of the real classics. Loved that show. I love watching these episodes and you name drop some people you've worked with and I just get so excited because it's actors or actresses I've watched and loved watching and it never gets old getting excited hearing it. 🙂
Judy, I can't stress enough what a humble and warm person you are when you host your channel. I think the world of you and you are a good example of the fact that actors are people and deserve all the respect for their hard work. I have no questions just a thank you for all you do every day to make everyone's day brighter!
I also noticed how the music on the show changed especially when the character of Drew was introduced I think in season 7 or 8 and I remember mentioning this before in an earlier comment over a year ago. Getting a role without auditioning must be wonderful, very similar to me getting my first job without an interview back in the mid 80's, boy those were the days. Thank you Judy for todays segment and best wishes to you from your waltonian superfan in a cold England brrrr😉
Judy I'm from Morgantown Wv and the Waltons were such a big part of my life. I remember thinking of when the Waltons were coming on tv that night. I had such a crush on you as a young man I was 11 when the Waltons started and when I was 15 I just loved you I remember telling my mother that I was going to marry you someday. Lol . Your such a great actress may God bless you and your family. Thank you for all the memories.
Yes lake view is still here it's one of the prestige golf country clubs in the tri-state area . back in 86 Lakeview had so much more going on . I just don't know how I missed you being here . If we could only turn back time Judy I loved growing up in almost heaven West Virginia.
I really love the new opening starting with season 5, it is tge show preview that changes the last frame into a sketch and freezes the frame...priceless! I think it started with The Fledging, which may have been along with the glory high ratings run for many years! Thank you Judy!
This is very good. With all the things going on in the world listening to uplifting stories helps to raise one’s outlook on life. You’re a little ray of sunshine.
Hi Judy, this was a really good episode. But sort of sad since looking down the list I see that all of them except for Anson and Donnie are no longer with us. I have fond memories of M*A*S*H* since my Dad was a combat medic in WWII, I met Bill Christopher ( Father Mulcayhe?) while flying to Orange Co. Airport to see my sister. "'Leave It to Beaver' was always one of my favorite shows as a kid since Jerry Mathers is only a year older than me, and like The Waltons, there was a lot of myself that I saw in his character. I think every guy I knew admired Tony Dow. He was handsome and a very good athlete who might have become an Olympic diver and swimmer if he had not found a role in T.V. I have even more admiration for him since television showed the house that he designed and built. It is really outstanding. I am so sorry he has passed on and suffered from depression all his life. Mental illiness in one of he cruelest diseases of all. It is not only hard on the person but the family as well. I know, both my mother and sister were bipolar and our house was seldom peaceful. Hope you have a great day .
@@judynorton2598 Makes you think how precious and fleetiing life is and how in our lives we have been touched by so may others. I'm in the middle of planning my funeral whille I have the ability to do so and I want my wake to be a celebration of those people and a thank you to them. I believe that our lives are made up of all of the experiences that others granted to us by sharing their time, thoughts, and deeds with us. The happiness we found in life wsas through their generosity and i want to make myy last words on earth a thank you and tribute to them- and you too.
Thank you Judy! I always wondered why the credits added "as The Grandfather" for Will Geer, but nothing for Ellen Corby. It's great to hear you are still active and continue performing!!
Ellen Corby was a strong character in the Walton’s especially when she tells Mary Ellen I help clear the land for this house I stood beside him clearing the land for this house 😊
@@westvalley411 she wasn’t for the new deal she wasn’t for theCcu and she didn’t want social security … very independent lady They didn’t have any of that back then that all came in her lifetime. My grandmother was very much like that.
I believe “As the Grandfather” was a way to give special attention to Will Geer since he didn’t have first or second billing. Things like that can be negotiated to make an actor’s credit stand out.
I love hearing about all the other celebrities you have worked with! California makes the world seem so much bigger, but casting with the likes of the Happy Days crew and MASH crew shows the range of talent and how closely a lot of the best worked together out there on tv shows, and other productions! I love that part!!!
I agree with markogle1949. Wonderful how you have seized these opportunities & I believe those to come. On one of my family's many camping trips, as a child, we detoured to New York city as Dad had surprised us to see The Sound of Music with Mary Martin. My heart leaped with tears as she opened on the mountain top to sing. Years later (as adult) I saw her in Chicsgo in the play "I do, I do".She was fabulous. I had never written a fan letter before, but sent one to the hotel where she was staying.....and she wrote a very kind note back sincerely thanking me for writing to her. Be still my faint heart. I realize that so many actors perform with so many more, but the vast variety you have worked with (+ those less famous) = a book! 😊
I think of the many actresses on the show Miss Emily and Miss Mame are endearing. A bygone generation dealing with a then modern day. Living in the past, poor Miss Emily . Regards to Richard, hope he’s doing well.🇺🇸
I never worked with celebrities, but I got to do "Love Letters", and "Same Time, Next Year", with my husband. Still , I envy your career, and all the celebs you have worked with!
Hi Judy, Yes, I was curious why the music changed in the Waltons episodes as time went by.On stage was different when you messed up on your lines.I would adlib when I was in plays.Judy, you're a special actress. I'm sure there's always acting opportunities for you.
Judy, this was very interesting. All the roles you have played, actors you have worked with and talking of funny incidents which occur in productions as well as in real life. Thank you. I hope the SAG-AFTRA strike ends soon for everyone’s sake. One thing I have realized is that I will never watch another staged event the same way again. I never quite connected with the stories behind the story I was watching. Keep up the good work here until you can go back to the other work.
I always loved the Waltons....I grew up in the 70's and connected with the simple humble loving country family life theme of the series....may I add that I also had a crush on your character....your PB pics are beautiful as well...you are a wonderful/beautiful person...luv your stuff....keep up the great work!
I went to see The Unsinkable Molly Brown when it toured. Susan Johnson played Molly Brown. In one scene she kicks off her shoes and one of the shoes flew into the orchestra pit. Naturally there was a good laugh from the audience. I guess those types of mishaps often happens.
I loved Bill Daily. Such a funny man. He played Bob's neighbor on the first Newhart sitcom. I enjoyed that rundown of actors you worked with that I grew up watching on tv. And speaking of the legendary Mary Martin you might think of doing a revival of "I Do, I Do," a two character musical about marriage.
I have an empathetic heart partly due to the Waltons. Thankyou for that and this series!! Keep the episodes coming. Im doing an all day viewing of the episodes!
In the 80's, I was in the chorus of Annie at a local theater. We were in a scene at Daddy Warbucks' mansion when a ceramic statue fell off a bookshelf onto the floor and the head fell off and rolled center stage, and kept rolling and rolling in circles. We all lost it in uncontrollable laughter - it was so funny. I think Sandy the dog was laughing too. That ceramic head upstaged everybody!
Happy Monday, Judy!! All your shows sound like so much fun! I did not know that Mary Martin was Larry Hagmans mother, but I do remember her and seeing clips from Peter Pan. I learn so much from these videos. Thank you so MUCH, Judy!!🥰
Well I did not realise that Larry Hagman was Mary Martin’s son - I ove it when the cast engage with the audience when something goes wrong. I saw a comedy in London and the lead forgot his line totally and started to laugh, setting everyone off 😂 he had to shout to the audience to be quiet so he could get back on track (but he was still laughing himself) but that just made everyone laugh even more. It look a good few minutes but they got back on track and he had the biggest cheer at the end of the show. You have worked with some amazing people. A very blessed career ❤
I just can't get tired of watching The Waltons, it's so good. I just noticed Ivan Dixon directed a number of episodes. I had no idea that he directed. I remember him as "Kinch" from Hogan's Heroes 😄
You were already elevated in my book, you just went over the edge (like that little guy in that Price is Right game) you worked with Tony Dow? I miss that guy. Leave it to Beaver was my favorite show growing up. I still watch it today.
Judy I’m enjoying your videos. On your resent vacation to Canada 🇨🇦, were you recognized? I’m sure you are recognized as Mary Ellen. Are you ever tempted to reply, Mary Ellen was played by my twin sister and we often gets called each other? 😂😂😂😂😂
I was only recognized once that I was aware of. Sometimes I “look familiar” but someone can’t place me, or when they find out who I am then they recognize me. Never said I had a twin.
Amazing & adventuresome experience you have, Judy! So much more beyond The Waltons than I knew. Plus, even among the few colleagues you’ve mentioned here, you’ve worked with many “greats”. Though I expect they & others appreciate you, too. (And riding so soon after giving birth!? You are game!) Larry Linville, as one “great”, gave such an indelible performance on MASH. The Frank character could’ve been so flat & not funny without his quirky & distinctive choices. I was surprised once when reading about Mr. Linville this year he was Will Geer’s son-in-law during the first years of The Waltons! Thanks again for bringing us views of your career & I think well-loved life!
Hi Judy. Always enjoy how your show was made and how involved you are with fellow cast mates. Gunsmoke comes on after The Walton's and saw that Harry Harris directed many of those episodes
Quite the roster of actors you have had the pleasure to work with - and your pleasure certainly shows through as you talk about them! I would love to see some of the TV work you mentioned - I will try to see if Valentine is streaming anywhere...what is the name of the miniseries with Richard Chamberlain? What a riot - your story about Larry Linville - so different from his character on Mash (one of my favorite shows!). When you talk about the whole cast (and the audience) laughing about a "mistake" and it doesn't "ruin" the show, it brought to mind the Carol Burnett show - I used to love when that happened with Harvey Corman and Tim Conway. Sometimes you just have to go with it!
I don't know why this was in my RU-vid feed because I don't watch The Waltons, but I've seen you on the old game show channels and had to comment how you still look the same except for the grey hair. You are aging well! 😊
Hi enjoy your videos. Was there any talk about a spin off and if so who would it have been included? Also after Stanley and rose got married was there any info on where they lived .did they move etc? I know in one special she worked for Paul dad. Thank you
How interesting to hear of your career history! I am surely not surprised since you are a great actress. I always thought Hugh Beaumont was so handsome and just great in anything i ever saw him in. Too bad his star didnt go as high as his great potential.
Ron Howard said that when they were filming on the Andy Griffith show Don Knotts frequently had the whole cast crack up over something he said or did and they would have to stop and re-shoot the scene.
was Larry Hagman easy to work with? was Larry Linville alot of fun to work with. Linville always made me laugh on Mash. I'm really enjoying these videos. Plz keep them coming Your Awesome Judy. God Bless and take care.
Watched the episode "The House" the other day. I noticed toward the beginning that Miss Mamie said her full name. I guess her middle name was their mother's maiden name. I can't remember the name now. I'll have to watch it again.
Off topic question for you Judy. In 1976 John Boy appeared in a couple episodes where he was using a cane which they said were from a motorcycle incident. I’m sure that really wasn’t the case. Do you recall if Richard really injured his is leg, how or was this really just part of these couple episodes? I watched the episode today with Merle Haggard. That must have been a special treat for Jon Walmsley. Thank you!
Yes, Richard had broken his ankle while filming a movie about a huge James Dean fan. He had a bad motorcycle accident. So he needed the cane for a few episodes and limped a bit for a while. Yes, Jon loved working with Merle Haggard.
@@judynorton2598 Thank you for the response. I’ve kinda been watching the Walton reruns ever since Covid hit since I was forced to work from home. The earlier years are by far my favorites when all you kids were young. I have to admit there are still some episodes that bring a tear or two to my eyes. I saw some of the cast held reunions in Schuyler VA. I’m down that way ever fall for an off-road motorcycle event. I also take a street motorcycle with me and do a long ride and had planned on heading to Schuyler. I did some research and saw the Hamner house was sold and no longer doing tours. It had become a B&B. I kick myself for never attending one of the reunions but I didn’t know they existed. Again, thank you.
Great stories. Love when the 4th wall gets broken off script like that in a comedy, because it can work, it's funny and audiences love it. What a great bunch of folks you've worked with. How long did you have to write the replacement for Love Letters? Sounds like a sweet story.
@@judynorton2598 thank you. I used to watch faithfully on Thursday night (when the show first aired)till I went away to college. So rewatching these shows brings me back to my youth. I really enjoy your podcast too. Thanks!
“ oh I guess they’ll never know, how young heart 💕 really feels, and why I love her so “ The best one yet N’est-ce Pas? Par excellence Miss Judy, and what an amazing career thus far, and may dreams continue to come true for you and yours. The theme from Dallas with Larry Hagman could remind us of the big moments of your performance acumen.😊 South Fork Ranch Dallas Texas. 🐴 1972 “ puppy 🐶 love “ Donny Osmond with accompanying Brothers, Allen, Wayne, Merrill, Jay. Ogden Utah.
