I'm just now watching this interview. I always loved how they brought on characters that were related to other characters. Flossie Brimmer's character always seemed like just another neighbor until her phenomenal performance in The Firestorm. Flossie's niece playing a girlfriend for Jim Bob seemed so natural. Debbie you look amazing. We Waltons fans appreciate you!
Oh I love Pasty and Jim Bob together! Hated when she broke up with him because he was interested in Older lady Sarah. She is very pretty. So sorry to hear Eileen passed away.
Judy, thank you for the range of guests on your program and to see your reactions to their memories.Debbie,my parents emigrated from Ireland in the mid fifties and my mother had two sisters that lived in England. We were always excited when we would receive a box of treats or candy for the Christmas holiday each year and my father loved the plum pudding. Judy and Debbie thank you for the wonderful memories you created on The Waltons.
I was watching Little House on the Prairie recently and saw Todd Bridges. Who I believe played Josh Foster and Solomon in the wisdom of Solomon, what is he doing now? I liked this interview.
Oh I can so relate to this! The brown paper packages tied with string, the Cadbury bars, plum puddings! We are not far from the same experiences! I used to smell the package to feel close to my granddad. Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for replying, I also remember receiving a box of Roses chocolates from my grandmother's and my godmother who is from Ireland would make my parents a fruitcake every holiday and it would last until Easter. Sadly, most of my family is deceased but the memories you brought back make me very happy. Again, thank you for responding and being a part of such an iconic series I found part one of your interview fascinating. Best wishes.
So excited to hear her talk about it, she's as bubbly as her character. I loved her when she said James Robert....when they were doing the corn and she'd be honored to go out with him. Just a beautiful sweet character and definitely an asset to the cast.
@DebbieTGunn Really great to hear from you! I loved your character so very much! It's great, I'm the same birthday as Judy, 2 yrs her junior. Met her in New Jersey (native NY'er here but stuck in Yuma Arizona now) to watch "The Homecoming" together with them all. What a treat. I wondered where I had heard "piss-ant"!
@DebbieTGunn I think it was like the 35th or 40th. It was awesome, and they signed my original vinyl Christmas album and David signed on the back, I agree with you, he's a great person. Down to earth, he said, "Oh my God is expletive vinyl...'
She was always adorable on the Walton's and she did a strong performance in Spring Fever with Jim Bob and Ben. Enjoyed all these memories. Hope you had a great 4th of July weekend Judy 😀
What a wonderful interview! Debbie looks incredible! Her strong faith has helped her get through some difficult times. It seems to me that the legacy of the Walton's is all the love and friendship that has been created among cast members and guest stars as well. It's obvious that everyone who had any part, big or small, on the show is very proud of their participation. This 30 minutes went very quickly!
@@DebbieTGunn Thank you for responding Debbie! Faith in God and His precious Son have gotten me through some difficult times as well. God bless you always!
Having these cast members who were cast only once or maybe twice and sometimes as a different character is so much fun for us, the faithful viewers of the Waltons from way long ago, to see what they look like today, and to hear from their perspective how they thought about the Waltons and to hear what they share of their own personal memories of their one time spotlight on the Waltons that I want to make sure they all know they are loved and appreciated so much not only today but back then as well. Every person who showed up on the Waltons was a beautiful part of the intrigue and interest of the episode and we the faithful viewers were scrutinizing as well as enjoying every word and move and every prop or attire or hairstyle they used or wore, said or did. Thanks to Debbie Gunn and all those who reach out to be interviewed today on Judy's channel! ❤ You are adored!
I love this channel. So many interesting interviews with awesome cast members and guest stars. I look forward to seeing what guest you interview or show you are covering each week, Judy. Looking forward to Part 2 of your interview with Debbie!
Thank you so much for having Debbie on here, Judy! I always enjoyed her episodes (still do) and it was so much fun to hear her perspective about filming the episodes. Debbie, never doubt your worthiness -- whether it's about being interviewed about The Waltons or anything else. You are a beautiful person. Can't wait for Part 2. ❤
Judy, thanks so much for creating the environment that engages Walton's alum sharing such beautiful stories! Debbie, thank you for sharing the story about the fan and light in the 'broom closet.' I can just picture that and love the behind-the-scenes imaginative creativity. I dont keep a FB account! I might have to set up an account just to engage with The Walton's Forum you mentioned! I thought it was special that Mrs Brimmer seemed to be lending a hand raising her niece ~ Patsy. Mrs Brimmer reminded me a lot of a very kind Pennsylvania Dutch neighbor woman whose children were grown. She helped take care of me for a time. So, I quite related to your Patsy character though nothing quite as glamorous as engaging with The Walton's. I can see you approaching the Camera operators and wanting to peek through the lense. Bright children are always curious to learn. I look forward to Part 2 of your interview with Judy! For the longest time I felt a bit of a quaint thing because I liked the Walton's so much. Judy, it's lovely learning there are so very many fans just as I am! "The world according to The Walton's..." Have a wonderful weekend both of you and Walton's everywhere! ❤
Thank you for this video, Judy. I am the administrator of The Waltons Forum. I think of Debbie as a good friend since she’s been posting on our forum, so it was nice to see her on your channel. It was one of our forum members who reached out to you and sent you the letter. I enjoyed this interview so much, and I look forward to seeing part 2. Thank you again!
You absolutely deserve to do this Debbie! I love hearing from actors who weren’t on weekly as they bring a different perspective. Who would’ve thought the movie scene was filmed in a broom closet 🤷🏻♀️. Thank you Judy for continuing to bring guests on. I am really enjoying these videos.
You definitely deserve to be interviewed Debbie! We all love you. You are part of the Walton's family. Your interview was a wonderful birthday present for me today!
I loved the Patsy Brimmer character. She was such a pretty young lady and great actress. Glad to see her on the show. Still watch the Waltons today! One of the best shows of all time.
Debbie, thank you so much for coming here and reflecting. I look forward to the rest of the conversation and glad to see you're doing well. As Judy said, all of us have a shared love of the Waltons, whether it's a cast member from all the seasons or folks from behind the scenes. To paraphrase some of Earl Hamner's epilogues: Whenever I watch the Waltons I am instantly transported back to our home on Thursday nights, with my mother and sometimes my grandmother to enjoy a bygone time but also a sense of togetherness that I only truly appreciate now, all these years later.
Happy Thursday Judy!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Both for taking the time for such wonderful stories!! Debbie looks beautiful as always loved your character. I always thought you and Jim Bob would get married. That could be the next movie 😊 Can't wait for next week! Again thank you both!!🥰
It's so nice to hear from Patsy Bremmer. Just wanted to let you know that my 30 year old son shares a love for the Waltons that he got from his parents. He and his new wife are going to Virginia on a small vacation. They are planning to go to the Waltons' replica. He wants to show his new wife the beauty of the show so the waltons are loved by the second generation.! Thanks, Judy, for perpetuating the life of this special show!!
This is such a joy seeing Debbie! So genuine and grateful. Loved the part about your Nana and Grandpa! The hayride was a good episode. This was a great chat between Judy and Debbie. ❤️
Fans ALWAYS know every detail of their favorite movies, what it means is that the directors thought lowly of the audience and fans. They were going to make the movie they wanted. They did not care about the past episodes or the fans. I really liked Patsy, Debbie playing her.
Perhaps with so much more chance to hear what the viewers think and want - producers are better able to understand and respond to the fans via the direction they take with shows.
Hi Judy. I absolutely love being a part of this Waltons community. Thank you for bringing us together and connecting all us Waltons devotees. I never missed an episode and continue to watch the reruns on the hallmark channel. Great conversation with Debbie Gunn. She's so sweet and was a great addition to the show.. Thank you Judy and Debbie for a fun look back!
Such a treat to see Debbie /Patsy after so many years! When people are genuinely honest and open with their feelings it makes us love and appreciate them so much for just being themselves. Wonderful memories as always! Thank you both for sharing with us ✌❤
Hi Judy and also hi Debbie! I love this interview so much and omg I’m apart of The Waltons forum too - I found it a few months ago! Ooh I didn’t know there was a second actress for Patsy Brimmer and I’m so sorry that Eileen passed away :( Debbie was a wonderful part of The Waltons and the hay ride scene is like my favorite scene of the spring fever episode 🤍 awe that is so sweet that her Nana got to talk with Will Geer :) I’m so excited to see part 2 and I hope you both had a wonderful day! ❤ Love, Jamie ~ huge Waltons fan ✨
@@jamielovesthewaltons I'm going to look for you on the forum! I started a thread there and have been communicating with a few people! I hop on every few days! Have a great weekend!
My mom says she grew up wanting to be the Waltons. Interestingly enough, I'm the oldest of 8. When I was little, we used to think the Waltons had so many kids...but we eventually caught up. 😊 It's interesting going back and watching the show now, being grown up living on my own. Watching the characters go through different seasons of life...growing up together, moving away, coming back to visit...it all feels so much more relatable now.
Wow, just wow, Debbie looks amazing and what a delight to hear her recall her memories about the filming of that particular episode. Filming the theatre scene in a broom closet cannot have been easy and I wonder if they did that for other episodes which required similar scenes. That hay ride looked a lot of fun and I do feel for you Judy having to miss that. Thank you Debbie and thank you Judy for today's segment and best wishes to you from your waltonian superfan in a warm and sunny England😉
Such a lovely lady she is. She’s beautiful inside and out. So many of the actors that were on the Walton’s had good character. Thank you for bringing her on.
Debbie (& Judy), I haven’t even seen this yet but from the first moments I wanted to say thank you for reaching out and for being willing to share anything of your life, your current life, your memories or all of the above. We know for anyone online, unfortunately, and in society it’s especially heaped on females, there’s so much critique issued about anything… appearance, plus, plus. Thank you for stepping up & helping to create the friendly exchanges we all need. I hope all Waltons team members, certainly including the Crew, know we love hearing from you & all of these interviews are Gifts! …By 2:25 I had to pause & say Thank you, both!!
Debbie Gunn went to Agoura High School. I worked with her at Roundtable Pizza! Always had a crush on her-- she was adorable and a very kind person. Glad I stumbled on this. My buddy bought her truck in High School. I believe her brother had success as a child actor as well.
@@judynorton2598 I just stumbled on your interview with Debbie and I was curious to see what she looked like after all these years. I wound up being a comedian and writer/director. My family watched your show every week growing up. So well written and a wonderful cast. Shows like yours and the 'Wonderful World of Disney' and 'Wild Kingdom'-- they're from a bygone era. They were shows families could enjoy together, but unfortunately today people are too cynical. I'm not sure families eat together and watch TV like we did anymore? You should be proud of the work you did-- 'The Waltons' still hold up and always will because the stories were about human behavior.
I was raised in Canada by parents who were raised in England, so I totally understand the dry humor. In fact, I myself have that humor. Like Debbie, I was born in England and came to North America as a very young child. It was great hearing from her, and I am looking forward to the next segment.
17:15- What a great story Miss Gunn told about her 'Nana' having lived in England through both World Wars and the unconventional Mr. Greer who himself had had a rather unsettled life for many years before he became Zeb (and not just the Blacklist times) on paper seemed as though they'd have had nothing in common but they bonded beautifully their mutual love of gardening. No doubt being able to grow beautiful plants likely had given each of them pride and accomplishment which possibly gave them strength to endure troubling and even chaotic times! Interesting that she felt a bond with the late Eileen McDonough (who also played Patsy) in spite of them being fated to never meet. It's not unlike how Pat Priest seems to have felt about Beverley Owen who'd played Marilyn Munster on the show before her (and, in fact, she even inherited the exact wardrobe) but the two would never meet before Miss Owen's own death a few years back. Regardless, she sure seemed to have learned few useful lessons from her time on 'The Waltons'- to say nothing of having had her fun performing the role! Miss Gunn talked about dreading having to participate with the others singing 'By the Light of the Silvery Moon' on the hayride. Well, since the evidently rather late '2nd run' showing of 'Naughty Marietta' was playing and it wasn't just a 'romantic' movie but a straight up musical that starred the operatic singer Jeannette MacDonald, Miss Gunn is lucky they didn't have her (and the other girlfriend) sing the rather overwhelming 'Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life' to tease/impress the brothers! Thanks so much for sharing with us your conversation with her.
I love your perspective here! Thank you for taking the time to watch and write! Gardening, among other things, like the arts, can surely bring people together over common interests. I didn't know that about Will Geer. Hard times indeed. and yes, I felt sad about Eileen's passing as I saw she was a similar age to my best friend. and DON'T ever make me sing!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Judy, Debbie, like all of the cast members you interviewed are just so down-to-earth and it's a joy hearing their stories. I was just thinking the other day Judy. Many have told me that even when an actor is interviewing they are 'performing and acting' versus being themselves. I see none of that on all of the interviews you have had. To me they are just everyday people doing a job they love. But, I can also imagine if you really are a huge star (that 1 in a billion) that in that world you are just bombarded with constant pressure to be 'the star' and I can imagine the loneliness of such a world that can end as quickly as it begins where you have zero privacy. Zero time to yourself and are always having to live up to fan expectations. I wondered your thoughts on big stars. Are they just overwhelmed? Are they just so stressed because of the pressures of being a big star? Any thoughts? As always, thank you for this channel. It's a real treasure!
Thank you so much for this channel, Judy. It means so much to us Walton fans. Watching each of your episodes is like coming home and reconnecting with family.
Thanks Judy and Debbie..great episode. Great memories...The Waltons was such an iconic show...I love that we get to relive our favourite episodes with you..and your special guests. 🏠🏔
That was a great interview! Thank you Debbie Gunn for sharing your interesting experiences from the show with us. I moved to California in 1980 and I also remember discovering soft serve yogurt. Coming from Canada, I had never experienced it before:)
Thank you so much for watching! and yess! soft serve yogurt was a wonderful discovery! Especially coming from England too! But between Canada and England we sure had the best sweets!
Every experience is unique; it is so nice those connected with The Waltons, in big and small ways, share. Everyone contributes to the success of a performance, a series; it's certainly evident with The Waltons. Thank you Judy, and thank you, Debbie.
The Waltons was my favorite show growing up! I’m from NC, and although the Walton’s was originally filmed in California, I had family they lived down the road in Virginia that lived near the originally family that this series was based on in the mountains of Virginia. have all the dvds and it still my favorite series till this day and I’m 62 years old. I love finding your channel on RU-vid Judy! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Enjoyed hearing from Debbie Gunn. The memories she has along with other cast members that have had brief appearances on the show makes it feel like they were regulars throughout the 9 seasons. Such a treat and pleasure hearing from Debbie. Looking forward to the Part 2. P.S. She looks so good too.
This is such a wonderful interview! It feels like we are all connected in a way and Judy makes all her viewers feel a part of her channel! I too have a grand daughter named Violet, I love gardening (I have a gardening channel here 😌), grew up watching and loving the Waltons and don’t live far from the Hamner home! Thanks Judy for bringing this lovely gal on!
Thank you for watching and I love that you have a granddaughter named Violet too! It's extra special for us as she is named after my Dad's mom who died very young from cancer at 42 years old. Such a beautiful name too :) ox
That was so interesting to listen to Debbie and her memories of being part of an iconic show. Thank you so much, Judy, for bringing these experiences to us. Just amazing!❤
What a delightful person Debbie is and so fun to hear her recollection of her time on the Waltons. The movie theater segment was interesting with the big fan and the light..in a broom closet sized room...I never would of guessed that..looking forward to part 2..😀🖒🌹
Thank you for sharing Debbie and Judy! Would also love it see a interview with the girl that John Boy was in love with in the Love Story episode! Sorry I can’t remember her name! 💕🙏
Glad you enjoyed this. I was able to reach out to Sian Barbara Allen who played Jenny. She loved her experience but is very shy and wasn’t up for doing an interview.
Another wonderful episode! Thank you Judy and all your guests. Loved the broom closet comments! I just saw Spring Fever on Me TV. Thank you for contributing to a wonderful series.❤
Debbie touched on some of today's life pressures which are stressful for most all of us but she expressed so much thankfulness and appreciation for her family life and experiences on set and how much it all meant to her. I loved that. 👍🏼😘
@@DebbieTGunn no. Thank you for seeing how blessed you are and for having so much appreciation for life. Not only for being on TV and movies but your so thankful for life. I love everyday thankful and blessed. It's rare for today's lifestyles. So hearing you express that really touched me.
@@mrDCunningham I always think that tomorrow is never promised so we have to live for today and live for Heaven. Not always good at it but I've learned much in these last three years. Sometimes pain and loss is the best way to grow. I've always loved life, but now I'm far more grateful for it. God Bless you and happy weekend to you!
What a lovely conversation, so glad you had her on! Loved her stories of her background & wanting so bad to get to that Queen concert! It was great hearing once again what a kind person David is, it really showed in the character of Jim Bob. Looking forward to her return! Thank you, Judy, for the smiles it has brought!!! ☺️
Debbie was one of my favourite part-time actresses on the program. Her and Jim Bob were so cute. Thanks for discussing why she wasn't available for the Great Motorcycle Race, SM Au
Judy, Thank you forr having Debbie on your show. Please thank her for her time.. Here's teo other ideas for guests: 1. The actress who played Ben's girlfriend when he sold cars; 2. The actor who played Sweet Billy. Appreciate all your hard work!
Thanks for having Debbie on. She did great and she is a kind person. Over a year ago while on a Walton Facebook group she took the time to talk to me about grief because we had each lost a parent around that time. It's rather special when her episodes come on now because of that kind experience.....on a lighter note - I loved the interview and looking forward to part 2!
Thank you so much for saying that! How kind of you. I know how hard it is to grieve and I am blessed to be able to share and support others in their grief. It comes and goes, yet there is so much of life to live at the same time and good memories to take with us. Thank you for watching! ox
@@DebbieTGunn Hi Debbie, you're very welcome and yes, it comes and goes for me too, but I've been continuing on with life. And I'm glad you have been doing that too.
I do remember in Season 1 when the narrator said they never heard from AJ Covington again, and then in Season 4 he reappeared again as a film director, but a different actor, LOL
Thank you as always Judy! I’m hoping you can do an interview with Tony Becker (Drew) someday! Thanks for keeping The Waltons alive for so many of us faithful fans ❤️
Tony is battling cancer currently. We spoke last month and he’s staying strong and positive. Many of our cast have been in touch with him and have donated to a Gofundme campaign to help his family while he’s unable to work. Between his tv jobs he works as a roofer, so is unable to do that sort of physical work while he’s going through treatment.
@@judynorton2598 I’m so sorry to hear this sad news about him. Thank you for letting us know. I am sure all of us here on your channel will be praying for his complete recovery.
What a pleasure listening to Debbie and her time on The Waltons. I'm so glad that some of the actors that were on The Waltons have reached out to you to share their memories of the show for us the fans to enjoy and treasure.
Thank you so much for doing these fantastic interviews Judy,Debbie looks fantastic ,as you all do, I absolutely love the Walton’s, what a fantastic show .😊
Debbie is my favorite of the two 'Patsy Brimmer's... Through the Independence Day holiday weekend, I've been having my own Waltons mini-marathon... Richard Thomas is a very gifted artist, but my favorite seasons are 5-8 because the stories were less "John Boy" centered, and the older "children" began to carry their own story lines as they moved out into the world...
This was really interesting, Judy. Debbie seems very nice. I, too, love her speaking of the interaction between her Nana and Will Geer. I shall stay tuned for Part Two. Thanks, Judy.
Debbie: Absolutely loved your work in the Waltons. You are well deserving of your time in Ask Judy. And I love your love for God, too, and you praising Him. Would live to see your photography work. Some of my work is in photography. And Judy, you are so kind towards your fan... you're the best to us. Thank you.
@@judynorton2598 I can understand that. To reconnect is always fun and you do such a great job at it. Better yet, it comes so natural to you. You lead with heart and your kindness and by doing so you're changing the world for the better... literally. And the same for Debbie... for the two of you it comes naturally... what a gift from God.
I enjoyed Debbie's account of her grandmother from England being on set to watch her act and and just marveling over the fact that her grandmother had survived two world wars and here she was watching. Pretty fascinating.
Thank you for taking the time to watch. It truly was surreal watching my Nana on a film set in America talking to Will Geer. I recently wrote a very short version of her story on my Substack writing site that Judy linked. The story is called "A War of Forgiveness."
Debbie, I was so glad to see that you consented to speak to us. As Judy could tell you, I am a recent but nevertheless big fan of The Waltons and of Judy. I did not get to see the show when it was first on because I was busy with my own life with law school, the military, and a wife and kids in the nine years you were on. But now that I have retried from law practice and have been a shut in as a result of serious illness, watching the show and Judy's You Tube has been one of the few joys of my day. I do rememeber you from the episode of "The Rivalry" No one could forget that beautiful girl with a sweet smile and a picnic basket. Thats why I was somewhat surprised to see Jim Bob say that he forgot your date with him. But then I do also remember that he put Jennifer Jason Leigh on a bus out of his life. Now I know why the Air Force rejected him for bad eyesight. Judy, the familly needs to have an intervention with that boy concerning the opposite sex LOL. He needs to know that cars and planes are neat but they can't keep your feet warm on a cold winter's night or get up and cook breakfast in the morning. The minute I saw you in that role Debbie I was hoping that you would possibly be back as a regular. Unfortunately for me and the rest of the Walton audience it was not to be, so I am glad to know that you have had a full and happy since those days and I wish you the absolute best for the rest of what I hope is a long life. And Judy, thank you for doing all this for the fans of the show. I know that you are often up late answering or responding to all of our comments because I look at the time of your posts and subtract to hours to central time. And as always I look forward to seeing you in person again sometime soon and next time I may not need that wheel chair.
@@judynorton2598 Thank You Judy, actually I'm doing fairly well. I only need the chair if I have to go long distances, like to the hospital..I won't miss the chair either but as you know COPD is incurable, As for the vasculitis which could kill me. the news is good. Again its a lifetime problem but my kidneys have stabilized and my A1C is under 6.2 and has also stayed good even though my meds raise my blood sugar to the point that I have daibetes. So Im holding my own and even getting out more without the chair and oxygen tank. Annie has been spending time between her job in Chicago and her farm. We spent time with her on July 2 her birhsday which is also the 51st Anniversary of the day Nancy and I met. We celebrate our 49th Wedding Anniversary on july 20th. Yep, I've had warm feet and breakfast for 49 years! LOL Since you worked with him and mentioned him in one of your last posts. Annie wanted to tell you that she met and was completely impressed with someone you worked with years ago. She has time after the summer park season to take some private gigs and since she knows a lot of artists from her time at Illinois State sh sometimes works as a roadie for some of her friends, getting to travel all over with say The Blue Man Group and Wlacome to Night Vale etc. She got a weekend job at some big conference in San Francisco in which fabulously successful came in to ggive motivational speeches to God knows who--homeless people? Anyway she said that hher job was to fit everyone with body mikes and they all came in with their entourages. All except one, who came in by himself and looked like he was losr----Ronnie Howard ! He came in casually and afterwards had even forgot to have a car waiting so Annie found him a ride to his hotel. She said that Prince Harry was also there and commented that she had a lovely smile. I said that he was right as iwas the guy who paid for it. Hey i see by the time, you answered me a midnight your time. Get some sleep! It's bad enough tnat i stay up til three watching you, but I'm retired i sleep when I want to. Love ya.
Hi Bill! I am adding you to my prayer list! Thank you for your service and I am so happy that The Waltons has given you and your wife joy over the years! Congratulations on reaching 49 years! That is truly wonderful and hope you have a nice celebration. Thank you for your well-wishes and support! I am very blessed to have had this opportunity. Much love your way. ox
@@DebbieTGunn Well Debbie, thank you so much for yout thoughts and prayers. I've been pretty fortunate. in 2013 the doctors gave me four years to live because of COPD. In the hospital in 2019 they gave me a month if they could not discover what I had that made me lose 80 pounds in six months. But I'm still here' I figure that since I'm a lawyer God doesn't know what to do with me. Hell is full of lawyers (or soon will be from the sound of things ) and they have no need for me in Heaven because everyone's been forgiven. I think I'll just stay here for a while because I m starting to amass more girl friends from "The Waltons" than John Boy had. Well O. K. he had lots more but he lost them all but one and it took a reunion show to get that one.
@@billgrandone3552 Oh Bill, you are a real delight!! Excuse me for having a good laugh! I love your sense of humor and sounds like you've got this! COPD is tough. My mom's oldest friend is struggling with it. Thanking God you made it in 2019 and 4 years later I get to meet you here! So glad The Waltons is part of your joy! Thank you for writing me here. Have a blessed weekend. ox
She's still beautiful !! It's always nice to hear from the former connections to the show. . especially the guest actors, they provide so much insight with their experiences. . A Great video ! Thank you and Debbie for doing this. . I really enjoy your videos Judy !
It’s interesting to see people’s faces light up as they talk about those days on the Waltons. It was a very special tv show to watch and a very special moment in people’s lives to have been on the set and having a part in a story. It had the perfect cast and writers and production crew. They caught lightning in the bottle. I guess I’ll never understand Richard Thomas wanting to leave the show back then. There was still so much more they could have done with John-Boy. But I think he was going through his own personal excitement of actually getting to do different things. If it was me playing John-Boy, I never would’ve given up that role. With everyone else that I would have worked with, they’d all be like an extended family and that would have made all the difference in doing the job.
Lovely interview!! So sweet and touching! You have such a nice way of interacting with Debbie, really letting her recollect and express herself. She is a kind soul too… I would pray with her any time! Keep creating all of you! Thank you, Judy, for doing this! I see your “followers” growing as more people learn about it! You continue to touch our souls and our lives in magical ways! THANK YOU! Many Blessings to you all!! 🙏🏻😊🦋🌸💗 PS I loved the Patsy character too, and would have loved to have seen more of her! “Meeting” Debbie now is a real treat! She has wonderful recollections and great personal family stories too. Really enjoyed this interview. Thank you both!
This brings a lot of emotion and memories out of me. Although you and I are but briefly acquainted, I still care dearly for all of you, and all of you (cast and crew) are in my prayers daily. Thank you, Judy. Keep this going, please. Much love and respect to all of you.
Thank you, Judy & Debbie! The Waltons is one of my favorites and was my family's as well. So many wonderful characters & the storylines were always good. (Even when things were a bit off from the history). Looking forward to part 2
I believe the "Naughty Marietta" poster was also outside of the movie theatre when Ep, Sarah, John and Olivia double dated. I don't recall the season or the name of the episode, but it's worth looking up. AND I loved this interview with Debbie.
Will planted and took care of the gardens on the set. After he passed away, what happened to the gardens? Did some else plant them for different shows in later seasons. I so enjoy watching your videos!
