Kami Cotler (Elizabeth Walton) Interviews Her Mom Part 1

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Kami Cotler, who played Elizabeth on The Waltons, interviews her mom, Barbara Cotler.
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[@billgrandone3552]

Mrs, Cotler, thank you so much for allowing Kami to be part of "The Waltons". I did not get to see the show when it was initially on the air . The years 1972-81 were busy years for me going to law school and graduating, marrying my wife, entering the Air Force and starting a family. But in 2019 i retired from the practice of law and became extremely ill thereafter with a rare disease which led to me becoming homebound . Not only because of my illness but also the risk that I might catch COVID that would have certainly killed me. Even though we have cable TV, I consider it a waste of money, except for The Waltons which I have been watching religiously for the last four years. And the greatest charm of that show is a little moppet known as Kami Cotler who grew up to be a lovely young lady. I am in touch with Judy on her You Tube and also Debbie Gunn. I met Judy and Mary Beth McDonough at the "Breakkfast with the Waltons" at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Illinois last April but I was not able to see everyone there since I am in a wheelchair when I anywhere from home and could not enter the building where we could meet with each person. But I have always enjoyed Kami, most of all. Especially the Episode where she had Jimmy, her imaginary friend. I have three daughters and Marissa, my youngest, was so much like Elizabeth that I somehow wondered who in California knew my child. Marissa had "David" w hen she was six or so, and regaled my wife and I with stories of him and his 147 brothers and 148 sisters. Every time I see that episode with "Jimmy" it brings back a smile and a laugh, What really amazed me about Kami is the situations that the directors put her in --locked in a trunk, on the edge of the treehouse and on a Feris Wheel in the middle of the night, two broken legs, falling in an abandoned mine shaft, lost in the woods. I wrote to Judy and said that the producers should have given Kami a free ride to UCLA's medical school . I thought for a moment that I was watching "The Perils of Pauline". But the most beautiful part of the show is watching Kami, Mary Beth, Eric, and David grow from children to handsome and beautiful young adults. I binge watch the show 4 episodes at a time on the Hallmark Channel each night and seeing so many episodes in a short time reminds me of stop action photography, watching a flower go from seed to bloom when I watch the younger ones grow before my eyes--especially Mary Beth and Kaml. Kami, thank you so much for joining us on You Tube. I have always loved your work and am amazed that someone so young did such a believable job at "Make Believe".

[@moemcgovern7345]

Kami is a Beautiful person. I just Love the Waltons.

[@tulsatosca]

I think it’s nice to talk to your mom and ask her questions about your life on the Waltons. Growing up as a kid.

[@joanpellillo2981]

Awe- you are so blessed to have the home movies and interview your mother - The stories live on with all of us and yourself Kami and your family.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Kami, my Mom, has severe Dementia, i can no longer have these conversations. I wish I could have had more time to have these conversations. I'm 67 going on 68 so cherish these chats, they will end one day

[@dfirth224]

Everyone should record their older relatives while they can. I recorded my relatives on audio cassette tapes back in the 1970s. My mother's aunt told about how the family moved from the midwest to California in the 1930s Depression. They had rich relatives in Los Angeles who helped them financially, which I never knew before. Their name was Aunt Kate and Uncle Martin Bekins. They owned a moving and storage business.

[@maimegoulart7732]

What a treasure to have your Mom on film. She is a gem!

[@joesinkovits6591]

Kami, your mom is hysterical! Finally, the beans get spilled about little Kami Cotler! Thank you, and your lovely mom, for sharing!

[@shellyalstead9159]

What a sweet mom

[@Windsweptzariel]

I think your life story about being a child would be a good movie. Your mom is so nice to do this.

[@carlakress3451]

Enjoyed, your interviewing your Mom! What a Delight! Kami, that memory of yours, comes from your Mother! She depicts you perfectly. The same Kami that jumps off of the Walton's pages. Loved hearing of your "Road Runner " antics! Will be looking forward to Part 2! 💖💛💖

[@julietannOsfan1972]

This was fantastic. Please thank your Mum for doing this. You were my favourite in The Waltons, especially when you were a child & so cute. I’m looking forward to part 2.

[@maccover4564]

As of today my favorite show is the Waltons. I watch it daily on Prime video. The show provides so much comfort. All the an actors were amazing and Kami, to be so young playing the role as Elizabeth you were so talented and such a joy to watch. Everything was so believable until you forget you were watching actors playing their roles. Still love and watch the show!

[@LisaLisa-2023]

This is a very special and authentic interview. Can't explain why it's so endearing when your Mom is interviewed, it just is. And the audience gets the privilege of seeing an up and close exchange about the beloved Kami Cotler. Thank you to your Mom for supporting you and sharing so much about those younger years. Thank you for the precious home footage. And Thank you for the questions by your fans. Your talent and fearlessness at such a young age were remarkable. And Your Mom knew you had the gift!

[@Altanon]

A kindred spirit! I drove my parents crazy with questions. Finally, when I was 5, my dad bought a set of the Encyclopedia Britannica. From that point on, most of my questions were answered by pointing at the bookcase.

[@ConnieCC58]

What a delightful interview Kami! Your mom is wonderful. Kudos to her - she must be so proud of her accomplished, grounded daughter 💗!

[@ccc56ccc]

I really enjoyed this interview with your Mom. I look forward to Part 2.

[@gaynor1721]

Hi, Kami from the UK. 🇬🇧 Your mother, Barbara, is so sweet and very relaxed in front of the camera. I loved seeing some of your home movies, where we got to see you being your natural self and not the very well behaved (and directed) Elizabeth. Thanks for sharing these private moments. I've been a fan of _The Waltons_ since it was first shown here in the UK on BBC 2 in 1974 when I was a 9 year old girl. My late mother, Marian, loved the show as she was born in the 1930s, when the show was set and was one of nine children. I remember her telling me stories of what life was like back then and about her mother. I never knew my maternal grandmother as she passed away in 1953 aged 47. When we later watched reruns together, my mother was surprised how much of the show that I could remember from my childhood, like the episode where Olivia lost a baby and Elizabeth got upset when she discovered her mother was expecting and worried that she wouldn't be the baby of the family anymore. Anyway, my mother's stories of our family history sparked an interest and I became a genealogist at the age of 19 and I think it probably all began when I was a 9 year old girl, watching _The Waltons._ She would be so thrilled that we've communicated via Facebook because she felt _The Waltons_ was so relatable to her own childhood. Kind regards. ❤️

[@billboyle1588]

Yeah,..."relaxed" as hostage on the whole.

[@megfuchs9425]

Thanks to both of you for taking the time to do this! I'm not on Facebook, so I am very pleased that you are doing this on you tube!

[@kenlahmers9648]

Great to see some home videos of you when you were a little squirt !!!

[@lisadieter-burns]

I wish I had asked questions like this of my Mom and Dad. Your mom is quite a lady!

[@AngieTX]

Thanks Kami!! Your mom is amazing. I really enjoyed the interview and the home movies. Such fun! Looking forward to part 2.

[@LordUSABless]

It was so delightful to hear from your mother ❤

[@PenelopePitstop1965]

What an awesome interview. 😀 Thank you so much for doing this.

[@amyfeld]

Your mom is adorable.

[@alphadog3384]

Thanks Mom for sharing, love all the behind the scenes secrets.

[@maryg.249]

Your mom is delightful. I don’t have Facebook so didn’t know you were putting this interview together. I’ll be waiting for the next installment. Mary

[@darrylbaron8975]

OMGI love the baby pics!

[@christinewomack8999]

The baby pic is ADORABLE!!! I love my favorite character on the show. Elizabeth😙💕

[@lucillelaurenzi4510]

That was a great innerview Kammi with your sweet mom.Kammie, you did an excellent job portraying Elizabeth.Til this day, I still love watching the Waltons show.

[@greeneyedldy50]

So sweet for you to do this with your mom god bless love all u guys from the waltons I still watch the waltons on the Hallmark channel everynite ❤to bad I missed your live maybe il see part 2

[@cherbears4446]

I've been watching some of the Waltons shows, recently where all the kids are getting married and having family. This show brings me so many memories with my familys themselves. I love the wholesomeness of the show ❤ It's ao weird seeing you interview your own mom 😂 because you're a Walton. Haha, such a sweet interview

[@danijohnson4023]

I love you as Elizabeth walton in the Walton's ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kenglatzer7359]

Beautiful interview. You and Judy Norton both seem to have a special talent for this.

[@lindalester-brooks8179]

Loved the interview. You remind me of myself. Always moving, on the hyper side, asking questions and having fun. I had the same color of auburn hair growing up. At one point I could put it next to an Irish Setter dogs coat and it blended. I hated my hair as a young teen and all the older woman always commented me on it. Once I hit my late teens early 20’s I then appreciated my hair. But it’s always but thick and course and frizzy and bushy. After menopause it became more curlier on its own and I didn’t need spiral perms to tame it down. Your moms a sweetheart I wish my parents were still living. But they’ve been gone a long time now. They had me when they were in their 40’s so they would be way over 100 now if living.

[@kami-cotler]

I did the same thing with Irish Setters!

[@maggiemacha5552]

Thank you Kami for sharing this video! I enjoyed it very much. I am a big Waltons fan!

[@SueProst]

2 years? Good to see you again

[@Trevorjennings679]

Hello Sue, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@19speedster56]

Thank you Kami, what a great remembrance and such a good hearted mother, she did very well! Good Job Mom!

[@1SeanBond]

Hello Kami, that was a great listening to what your amazing Mother had to say! Appreciate your efforts and quality content thanks for all you do! Cheers to continued success Kami Luv&Peace Sean&family!🤝🏼✌🏼 We also watch Judy's Channel and that's how we found your channel!😊⚘

[@cherie623]

I would like to see you sitting beside your mom while interviewing 🙂

[@kami-cotler]

Right? We should have shot a "reverse" shot, but it was all a little impromptu.

[@conniehunter4325]

This is so sweet!!!!!! Love this!!!!! Epic!!!!!

[@garycurry4600]

Oh, the stories your mom must have! I’m looking forward to watching this. Thank you, Kami and to your mom for doing this.

[@michelehumphrey852]

Your mom is so sweet. Love the 8mm home videos. I was born in ‘68 so my parents have a lot of those.

[@1burnman]

Kami is so wonderful thanks for sharing this wonderful interviews your mom is a treasure

[@decangel1967]

Good evening Kami. Love from Melbourne Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ 💕

[@Trevorjennings679]

Hello Maria, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@dianecelento4974]

Your mom is so young and beautiful.

[@waltonsfan7257]

Kami thanks for sharing

[@peaceshepherding529]

What a great surprise & treat. Reflections & movies. Thank you to both of you! Also a fun reminder that parents & children are making up life as we go along

[@tammypolson4619]

Enjoyed your conversation with your mother. Please do more!

[@lynneedwards9704]

I loved this Kami. Im looking forward to part 2. Thanks to you and your mum. I loved the Walton's, best show ever.xx

[@Trevorjennings679]

Hello Lynne, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@mananimal3644]

Happy Birthday Kami🎂

[@Powerstroke98]

Thank you Cami, I just find it hard to believe, that you actually grew up...as in my mind, I still think of you as the small young lady playing her scenes in the show! Yes, I know you have your own children, and the whole 'Walton's' vibe, captured my attention right from the start, finding the show exceptionally entertaining. One of your many Canadian fan's here Cami! Ok, I'm off to subscribe!

[@australiasindustrialage689]

Hi Kami, A fantastic interview, it is fascinating learning about you from the point of view of your mother, as know one knows us better. BTW I really enjoyed watching you grow up into that young , vibrant, beautiful woman that you became. Incidentally, I had similar issues when I was a child, SM Au

[@garycurry4600]

Watching this made me remember I recently found my dad’s home movies of me as a kid. I need to get them digitized so I can watch them. ❤

[@conniehoelscher4591]

Love this! How wonderful to be able to do this! What a blessing. Can’t wait for me! So sweet!

[@larryeakin8610]

Most excellent.

[@BetteDavis19]

could you two talk about memories with the waltons sibling kids while on set, especially when you were younger? like, which cast members liked to play/talk with you the most, etc.? maybe a special on-set memory or two with each one? thank a ton!

[@hollyavillella554]

This is wonderful! Thanks so much Kami and Mom! ❤❤

[@janetleemarino8702]

Kami, your mom is so sweet! This is a great interview, a great idea!

[@mao2233]

Thank you for sharing with us, Kami. I can't wait for part two. I can see how you got to be so intelligent. Edit: missing letter

[@MakeItSo1111]

This was sweet, makes me miss my Mom (which every thing does nowadays). My Mom would watch The Waltons reruns every day, and now I do on MeTV channel. Thank you!!

[@jackiemcadams6727]

I always talk to my mom about things that I don't know what you mean because you bought me some rest now Alan Jackson Jackie McAdams ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lhspirited]

I love this. Thank you.

[@merseywhogirl3430]

That was great Kami! Your Mum is a treasure!

[@m.e.d.7997]

Kami is always really interesting.

[@jdaasa2011]

You look so much like your mom. This was a very interesting video. 🙂

[@SnowdropWood]

I've never seen such great quality home videos from the 1960s/70s before! Perhaps the technology wasn't widespread here (UK) at that time. Must be lovely to have so much footage from your early childhood to look back on, thank you Kami (and the Cotler family) for sharing some of it with us.

[@kami-cotler]

It's just super 8. But my Dad was really into making home movies, so maybe he was better than average about composition, lighting, etc.

[@dfirth224]

@@kami-cotler Home video camcorders didn't come until about 1985. Picture not as good as 8mm film, but at least it had sound.

[@lucillelaurenzi4510]

​@kami-cotler Kami, you're a special person.I admire your mom,brother and you for acting and becoming a teacher and moved up to being a principle.

[@lojay90]

Awesome interview!

[@Lori_b36]

Loved this. hearing from Kami's mom 😊

[@conniehunter4325]

Awesomeness!!!!

[@BigTerKC]

Thank you and your mom for doing this! And thank you to your daughter too!

[@shayshaykidd1740]

Favorite character in the show. You

[@kuehnel16]

Thank you Kami 😊 💓

[@westvalley411]

How charming to see your mom and home movies! Loved you in later seasons when you were the lead in episodes, well deserved. Mammoth has skiing this year til early August!!

[@kittiesbytheseamalloryscastle]

I loved this Kami❤ Thank you to you and your mom💕

[@Trevorjennings679]

Hello Pretty, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@bandaid69]

Such a great mom

[@robertarader8802]

What an awesome mom you have. She is a delight. Looking forward to part 2.

[@upinflames_01]

Thank you Kami & mom for doing this interview and for sharing your home movies. I enjoyed it! Have a nice day. God bless!😁❤

[@grade1teacher]

Thank you for sharing your mama with us, Kami. I enjoyed this so much, and I’m looking forward to Part 2.

[@1burnman]

I love these interviews thanks Kami it is very interesting to hear from your mother

[@darrylbaron8975]

She is so cute!

[@rsquinlan22]

How lovely was that!? Thanks 🙏

[@beckybanta126]

What fun! So happy to meet your mother as you two remember & share. Looking forward to part 2!😊

[@maryeliz8799]

I enjoyed this very much!!

[@latonyahughes9176]

Aww! Your mom seems to be such a wonderful and cool person. What an awesome interview. Definitely enjoyed it💯👍🏾🥰

[@annaleefinch7266]

Looking forward to this interview

[@Trevorjennings679]

Hello Annalee, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@bandaid69]

Thanks Kami...you were always my favourite.

[@kamily8288]

I loved this interview ❤

[@jeannettegosselin-un1mp]

Loved the interview, still watch the Waltons, and you were so cute, and love to hear of your childhood. ❤️

[@JackKirbyFan]

Welcome back Kami. Great to see you doing this again!

[@CrestwoodRocks]

Wonderful interview

[@angelaohara5244]

Your mom’s so cute!!!

[@robinfallentine]

I love this. Found you today and joined. Love your mom.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Kami you should do more of this!!

[@shayshaykidd1740]

Love you kami

[@trishlilly7863]

TY 👍❤😂 Great info

[@christiancox3819]

Thank you for this great interview!

[@guysevedz3581]

Thank you Kami

[@wendysplace3867]

That is so adorable :) Thanks for sharing.

[@duanebarbic3786]

WoW congrats that was fantastic to here your mom's perspective and memories. A real treat. I would ask a lot of questions as a little boy, it could trying on some people. They we would say why do you ask so many questions, id always reply because I'm a Question Boy ! Thanks for making to his happen look forward to part two. : )

[@loric6166]

Thank you, Kami.

[@elainewilliams7365]

Your mom is so cute. Thanks for sharing.