The Waltons - Ask Judy 70 - Behind the Scenes with Judy Norton 

Hi Judy 👋 I'm loving your Podcasts ❤ They make my day better 😊 Life long fan 😊

Thanks for sharing this and always being a kind hearted person and taking time to answer questions and all

I never lose interest in what you share! ❤️🙂

Great segment. I am so glad someone asked about the mystery door in the living room.

Great questions today Judy. If I may ask do you plan on doing any Christmas vlogs such as cooking or having a special guest ?Thanks Judy and looking forward to the next time.💕

Thanks so much for a very interesting and informative piece. Again, thanks Judy for continuing to do these.

John seems like such a sweet person, very generous hearted. Love his input and the Hepburn stories he shared awhile ago.

I remember them losing some chickens. I think props was in charge of them, and the prop man was lamenting that they'd fly up into the trees to roost in the evenings and then predators on the lot (I'm guessing raccoons?) would catch and kill them. Eventually, I remember they stopped having chickens living there.

Have always loved the Waltons. Love you and admire your talents Judy you are such a wonderful beautiful woman.

Hi Judy! First... we got your Christmas Album and LOVE it. It will become part of our many Christmas traditions each year. Second, a question: We all ADORE Michael as Olivia, but could you speak about Patricia Neal a bit. She was truly one of our greatest actresses ever. What was it like working with her and did you learn anything by watching that amazing talent? Thanks for your music, these videos and your support as a fellow SAGGER!, Scott

Hi Judy! I really enjoy the questions and answers about the show! It is so enjoyable to me to learn about the behind the scenes 411. ❤ 😊

One of the most attractive TV women of all time. Right up there with Barbara Eden, Elizabeth Montgomery, Jan Smithers, Jane Seymour, any of them. That simple cotton dress, those shoes, the way she carried herself, she was so real.

I love Walton🎉

I have just discovered your channel Judy and am loving it! I've started at the beginning and am binge-watching all the episodes. Loved The Waltons from day one as a kid when it was on New Zealand tv all those years ago. It was everyones favourite touchstone, a portal to the past. Fabulous, thank you ❤

I wish I had some amazing question to ask you, but I can never think of any that you have already answered. I love when John steps up and tell us his point of view & answers. I hope you have him back on the show soon, hes so charming!! Thanks, Judy!!! 😃

Hi Judy I have only recently discovered your channel. I also have been watching The Waltons on late night TV & am appreciating the show so much more than when it aired. I love knowing you all felt like family because that's how it feels watching...Recently they aired the episode where Mary Ellen dealt with drug dependency. You were absolutely fabulous in that episode. Very believable. That must have been so difficult to play.

Love the Christmasy headband❤

Hi Judy! Here are some questions for "Ask Judy:" Why is Robert Wightman rarely mentioned by you and/or the other cast members? Does he ever participate in reunion events, cast gatherings, etc? I have always felt that Wightman was put in an impossible position... having to follow Richard Thomas. I believe, however, that he did an admirable job. It seems as if his contribution to the show is totally overlooked by many people. Just wondering why?

Good evening! I watched all three Christmas Waltons episodes 😊 really good ❤️ my dad, myself, and my daughter SO enjoy watching the Waltons very much. Blessings ✨️

Thank you once again for an interesting piece. ❤

I watched a Johnny Carson tonight show a few nights ago on TV, and Dean Martin was on it. Dean was talking about Michael Learned being on his Christmas special back in 1975. Dean Martin acted drunk throughout the Interview. HE ASKED JOHNNY "I'm having on my Christmas show that lady Michael Landon from the Prarie.". Johnny said no you mean Michael Learned from the Waltons. How can you get the 2 mixed up? Lol

Good Mornings, Judy Norton!

I remember on an episode called The Children's Carol in the scene at the airport you could see the modern day cars going by on the highway! Loved the Walton's. So many good stories, episodes and cast. Thank you for this podcadt!

Happy Monday, Judy! You are looking lovely this morning! Funny you mentioned the airplane, one of the few bloopers out there for the Waltons is the episode John Boy first meets Jenny when they follow her outside and then had to cut because of the airplane over head. I often wondered why they didn't use the door to Grandma and Grandpa room more. Thank you for the information on that and all the great animals from the show. I hope you all can get together for a question answer segment. I know that might be difficult, but it would be so great to see allofyoutogether! Thank you so MUCH 🥰

Hi Judy, Thank you for sharing about the podcasts.I appreciate your sharing the making of Walton's episodes.Especially around the holidays.😮

Thanks for answering more rather intriguing questions! Yes, it's odd that they had Miss Corby go up the stairs to the little landing at the Grandparents' Bedroom then have to walk down- AFTER Grandma had come home from her stroke and she had to drag her right side instead of just using the door between the Living Room to the Grandparents' Bedroom that Grandma was seen walking through once a few years before! Also, it makes sense that the animals (except perhaps the chickens) roosted elsewhere besides the set when not needed for a scene.'The Waltons' sure had many animals down the years- maybe even more than 'Green Acres' ! Thanks again for answering these questions!

John Dayton has a remarkable memory! Ill bet those peacocks were noisy! Your families were very supportive of your careers by agreeing to cooperate with contracts that tied up your time for a greater portion of the year! I wondered if any of Earl's family ever visited the set and maybe watched a day of filming? You've shared your interest with horses and Jon is also a musician. I wondered if the rest of the cast have interests beyond acting? Kami became a teacher and education administrator. Does she have any other interests? Do the 'Walton women" ever get together for a collaborative project such as a quilting bee? Just remembering your wonderful storyline about the quilting bee! Are there other athletes such as yourself among the cast? I like your headband, Judy! I just put together a Christmas wreath that features a bow with the same print! I'm hoping if time allows you might share a tour of your horse stables, if that's something you're comfortable with. Introduce us to your horse! I probably should have asked Jon if he got to work with the studio musicians? Did The Waltons have their own musicians or was there a studio orchestra that recorded for all the different series? Are you all set for the holidays? Will you be decorating a tree or baking? What do you all do with your fan mail from the show? Thanks so much for sharing your time and stories with us! Have a good week! ✨❤️✨💚✨🎄✨

Hi Judy this was interesting to listen about the questions see you in the next one

Hiii Judy! Thank you for sharing with us this wonderful video of answering everyone’s questions. I always learn so many new things behind the scenes of The Waltons :) and thank you so much for personally autographing your Christmas CD for me and it’ll hopefully be delivered to me one day this week I hope! I’m so excited to get it for Christmas! And question for Ask Judy: in The Loss episode, how did they make it look so real with Calico the cat, making it look like she actually had kittens and then passed away? I hope you’ve been having a wonderful day ❤ Love, Jamie ~ huge Waltons fan ✨

Interesting, Judy. Thank you! 💌

Hello Judy I love your shows

Thx always Judy. 😊❤

Watching The Waltons right now🙌🏻😊 “The Recluse”

Thanks for the info. like the headband in your hair.👍

John Dayton, please write a book about your remembrances of working on The Walton's before all of those fabulous stories are lost & gone forever!! Question for Judy -- did you keep your scripts from the Walton's? Do you know if anyone else did?? Hey, as always, thanks for sharing!

Grateful for your videos, you bring peacefulness to my everyday life. 🙏👏💐🏞️

Another great segment Judy! Always interesting to hear your answers. I had to laugh with the story of noise from other productions filming nearby, like gunfire - so radically different from The Waltons for sure!!!

Love John's insight about the show.

Hi Judy... I was shocked to see the actress (Ellen Corby) who played "Grandma" on the Waltons.... also appeared in the movie "Its a Wonderful LIfe".... I had to back it up a few times ....and hit the pause button...but...yep... it was her....very young of course...that was made in 1946......🥰😲 Ellen`s scene was a few seconds long...she was at the bank window....conducting a transaction.

I live in Palm Desert last 24 years, seen Ralph many times at the post office, walmart, etc. I lived in his daughter Susan's house in PD. He was always pleasant!

I’m 50 and when I was a child my favorite show was the Waltons

The dark blue is always you and the hairband has lit a fire in my Scottish side. "How u doin" lol

Just want to thankyou for doing the channei. When the originals were on I. Worked so much then hardly had the opportunity to watch but now I watch 3 hrs a night 7 days a week. Waltonaholic! Again thankyou 😊

To tag onto a previous comment .. Judy yiu have such a wonderful voice! Travis

As always your videos are interesting and warm hearted. I feel like I could sit with you for hours visiting. Thank you for answering questions and thank you, John, for your contributions to ask Judy. Mary

Always enjoy your question and answers... behind the scenes Ms Judy. Thank you. The Waltons is one of the best series ever put on television. We need more shows like that today. May you and yours have a blessed wonderful Christmas Ms Judy.

Great questions and answers today as always. Thank you ✌

Ask Judy, Sounds like an episode from the Waltons about an advice column, lol 😂

Hi Judy i just love watching your show ask judy with more questions on the waltons. i always have a ton of questions but need to write them down so i don't forget. i have alit of questions about the adorable achool you all went to on thw ahow and miss hunter she was so amazeing. miss hunter school teacher reminds me so much of Patti Duke who then had her own show. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks for sharing this with us

Thanks for your incites.

Thanks Judy. Love all your segments ❤

Hi Judy: Talk about ambient or intrusive noises from other sources: when the smog was at its worst there was an undeniable effect on image quality that had no remedy, regardless of film quality. The most noticeable years were mid-1950s into the early 80s where you could see what you were breathing. There wasn't a single shoot taking place outside during the warmer months twhen the air quality was truly terrible. It was also noticeable further out in the valley. In some cases you can tell the early morning shoots and beautiful skies, but by late afternoon the smog obscured the blue sky. And there were times when filming was such that you could actually see the progression/march of the smog. The exceptions would have been some of the gorgeous winter days that only Angelinos could fully appreciate OR if it was right after rain showers. That always cleared the air. Regardless of the naysayers, the catalytic converters, along with other measures, have improved the air quality substantially.

I always wondered did Olivia have any living relatives, how was Cora Beth related to the Walton's and how far was the Walton place far from the general store, the church and the Baldwin Sisters house within the storylines Thank You and have a Merry Christmas Judy.🇺🇸📺📺🇺🇸

I remember seeing an episode of grandma’s character coming out that door at least once. I also remember that sometimes the door knob was on the opposite side of the door

@judynortan Happy Holidays to You and Your Family and the Walton Family…. thank you for all the information you provide

Hi Judy, my question is how did you all feel when Will Geer passed and was he like a real grandfather to you?

Thanks Judy ! I love these Q&A s !!

I hate to admit it, but I watched the Easter promise with Jason Robards today. There is a scene at about 57 minutes, and I could swear it looks like Drucilla's pond. Is that possible? What a nice spring vibe! Lol!

*Judy some awesome questions asked... but great answers from John about other stuff behind the scenes too 🙂.*

I watched that movie the other day. I love it! You are all such great actors even being so young and just grew right into your characters thru the years! Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice singing. That was one of my Mom's favorite Christmas songs and she would have loved hearing you. It got the emotions rolling down my cheeks but that is ok. Mom didn't watch much TV but she never missed The Waltons. My Mom wrote a Christmas Poem years ago. I am going to post it here but if you don't want to keep it on here I will not be offended if you have to delete it. Just always try to share it this time of year. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New year. Here is her poem. Forgotten Son How sad it is for Me to see, My children when they ignore Me. I gave them life from the very start, There should be room for Me within their heart. I gave them life a second time, Why do they still remain so blind? I sent My son to set you free, Not just to make a day of glee. You celebrate His birth each year, Your spirit rejoicing as it draws near. You give fancy gifts and feasts galore, Still no one hears Him, knocking at the door. Even children that claim My name: Oh, I know that some of them would say, "Of course I know the meaning of Christmas Day!" Then you put Me out of your mind, 'Til you need Me again in troubled times. Friends and family might believe it is true That Christmas means all the right things to you. But your Heavenly Father knows all the time, What thoughts dwell within your mind. Is my Son your first thought on Christmas Day? When you awake do you find time to pray? If the Bible and gifts were set side by side, Would you read my Word and put the gifts aside? As for the children I gave to you, Would they understand any better than you? If the Bible was lying under the tree, Would they reach for it and shout with glee? No, I'm afraid when all is done, You all would have forgotten my Son. Among the gifts and fancy wrappings under the tree, The Book of My Word remains forgotten, like my Son and Me. Written by Frances Armstrong

Hello miss Judy last night I was watching the waltons and the episode called the heartbreaker poor Jason did u see the warner brothers ranch torn down so sad the waltons was the only long running show that didn't feel like we were watching actors you guys made it feel like real ❤god love you all

WE GOT OUR CHRISTMAS TREE UP FINALLY LAST NIGHT

Hello Judy 😊 I always remember the peacock ha ha ha 😅😅😅

so much great info - thanks judy! :)

For the next segment of Ask Judy: what was your favorite episode to be a part of? And do you ever rewatch episodes for leisure? If so what is your reaction to watching yourself on the screen? I love these segments and I continue to look forward to more. Thank you so much for these Judy ❤️

Great questions 👏

I talked to Barbara Eden on the phone a few weeks ago just to say hi and I'm a big fan of I Dream Of Jeanine. THAT WAS INCREDIBLE

Can you discuss royalties associated with syndication and reruns of the show? Were contracts negotiated considering syndication in the future back in the 1970’s…? Thanks.

Judy...this is one of the few tv shows that I was allowed to watch (super strict parents). I LOVED IT!!! Question...did you enjoy doing the show? Any regrets? Thank you!!! Be safe and GOD BLESS 🙏💜

I watched The Waltons as child in the 70's. Last year my wife and I picked up a box set of all the episodes and decided we should as a couple watch the entire series. We are watching the final season now and I didn't realize Ralph Waite had left the show. So for a question could you reply as to why did he leave? and what was it like for you and the rest of the cast to lose him. Warren

Thanks for answering that sound question of mine (probably others inquired, as well). I've always wondered about sound conflicts on outdoor sets. Thanks for asking him about that Judy!

Thanks Judy! John Dayton is such a treasure. I may have asked this before, but speaking of John…after Kate Hepburn passed away, what became of her Oscars? I read somewhere once that the Academy either technically owns all Oscars, or has the “right of first refusal” to buy them back from an actor’s estate. Do you or John know the answer to this? Thanks!

Question maybe for your next Ask Judy segment: Two of the animals that were used a lot were Blue the mule and the hound dog, Reckless. Were any of the cast members attached to any of these animals or any of the other ones that were used on the set? Were you allowed to ride the mule or play with the dog off camera?

Thank you for the interesting video. I enjoyed listening to you. Blessings to you.

Judy, we were watching " The Grandchild " today. That was a Walton horror movie ! It was real good too !

Thank you, Judy, for your warm heart. Question: In the Waltons, the oldest son is called John Boy and in the movie Spencer's Mountain, the oldest son is called Clay Boy. In real life, was Earl Hamner called Earl Boy?

THE WALTONS HAD LOTS OF GOOD ANIMALS

Good Story!

Another great video, thanks Judy. Was there ever a star, that you or the cast wanted, or themsleves wanted to be on the show but for some reason wasn't?

Hi Judy, So, you need questions! I am up to the challenge :) I got a treat hearing an interview with Barry Levingston who played Chip on My Three Sons and is still acting today. It's a fascinating interview to hear. He talked about Paul Newman, Fred McMurray and so on. This leads to three questions. 1) One thing he talked about (among many things) was today's directors are not on set anymore. They tend to be in a booth while the AD does all the hands on work. He stated he never even really meets the director - but he stated that Clint Eastwood does not do that. He is on set and doesn't use an AD for that work. So, I guess that is one huge difference in today's filming. Anyway it got me thinking. When you hear cut or hear 'action' does it panic you in any way as you have to go from relaxed to focus or is this something you get used to? 2) Barry talked about Fred McMurray on My Three Sons and how private a person he was. He wouldn't ever interact with anyone and kept to himself. He was always polite and so on but Barry claimed that pressure to live up to that image was very hard for him. It made me think of Michael or Ralph. Did you ever sense they too had that pressure to live up to the image that the show presented for themselves. Did Ralph have to present 'Daddy Walton' in public or could he just be himself? Same with Michael? 3) Barry stated he got great advice from Rodney McDowell about transitioning to an adult actor. he stated to go to New York and do theater because you have to learn the craft and take on a variety of roles to survive (and you avoid the Hollywood BS) - not my words. Did you too choose theater for that reason and did it help you move from a child actor to an adult actor? 4) Finally: A question for Jon Walmsley - if he's interested. I was curious if he uses pedals and what brand he uses. Plus, what is his practice routine? Does he do spider crawls and scales or just goes right to songs. What is his practice routine? Does he have a schedule for practice or when he has time. Thanks! As always love your channel and thank you for always responding to comments!

Another great episode, Thank you so much for sharing all these great thoughts and memories. I do have a question. As someone who is obviously an Actor, Director, Writer, etc...are you able to step away from all that behind the scene knowledge and enjoy television and movies as entertainment? And you have probably answered this question before, but do you feel as though you were typecast ? I have always been saddened to hear stories of actors who have had very recognizable roles, but then would not get many chances to branch out and do other parts. Thank you for your time, Merry Christmas to all

Hi Judy, I love your hairband!! Merry Christmas to you!!🌲❤️

There needs to be another movie made. That would be awesome!!

Merry Christmas Judy

Thank you for the information! I'm a true fan. Such a big part of my childhood. Thank you so much ❤. Do you own anything from the original set?

Thank you so much for this channel. It has brought back many memories, and provided much insight into life on the set. I grew up with the Walton children (I am same age as Jon Walmsley's character, Jason). I always compared yall's life growing up in the Blue Ridge mountains to our own (family of 6 kids, and a live in grandmother) growing up in the Kiamichi mountains in SE Oklahoma. We spent most summers barefoot, and during the early seasons I noticed the kids spent a lot of time barefoot. My questions are: 1. Was being barefoot on set ever a problem? And 2. Which one of the kids spent the most time barefoot? My guess would be either Jim Bob, or Mary Ellen. Thanks again!!

keep the clips coming

I still have to watch part 4 of you interviewing jason Jon

I really appreciate you and John answering these questions for the fans. I have a couple of questions. Did any of the cast date one another? Was it hard going back to your school for only a brief time during hiatus?

Great 😊

Me and my family are going to see a doo woo group in January called the Del Vikings. WE SAW THEM BACK IN MAY.

Thanks Judy for another great and informative videos video. 🏚

Merry Christmas

I love your hair.

I love the videos very much! I'd like to ask how it felt to work with such established actors such as Will Geer and Ellen Corby?

MeTv just showed the two part "The Children's Carol" yesterday afternoon for the holidays. Mary Ellen sure ripped Curt a new one in that episode 🤣

Hi Judy. I sure appreciate your channel and all the interviews you do. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I have a question. Did any of you kids have to learn to ride the white mule/horse or did you all already know how to ride? Also, what was it like to work with Patricia Neal in the homecoming? Was she kind to you children? Thank you

Hi Judy. Were there ever other acting roles you wanted to play when you were on the Waltons but didn't or was playing Mary Ellen's character enough? I'm a lifelong fan and I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

Hello Judy. I so enjoy the questions! I have a couple please. It seems to me your baby in the show was the same from birth to about 1 or 1-1/2 years old. He seemed to love you and respond to everyone. How brave it must have been for Grandma to come back to the show after her stroke. Did she improve in real life as she was portraying on the show or was she acting for some of the new shows? Love, love, love your channel.