Kami Cotler (Elizabeth Walton) Reacts to The Waltons "The Foundling" Season 1 Episode 1 Part 1

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Kami Cotler, who played Elizabeth on The Waltons, sits at home and reminisces about the first Waltons episode aired.
UPDATE: Sorry that Part 2 is so tardy! COVID has kept me busy since I work in public education and my editor/camera operator/producer (daughter) is busy with her college work. If things ever calm down we will finish part 2.

[@scottdavis7770]

Kami is 2 weeks older than I am, but I remember thinking what a cute "little" girl she was. I enjoyed watching her grow up and was amazed at how intelligent and, frankly, beautiful she was in the later specials. What an accomplished lady she has become. She feels like a close, long-time friend. This video series warmed my heart!

[@GeorgeCampbell1964]

The Walton's was one of my favorite shows. Being a stroke survivor, when Ellen came back after her stroke and played the part of a stroke survivor had to be my absolute favorite. I love how well she and Will worked together. But the entire cast was perfect! Thankyou so much for creating this channel!

[@Kryptospotted]

My great aunt told me about that as soon I mentioned to her that I was watching the Waltons for the first time. Everyone in my family told me the show was too sappy and they thought it was trash, except Aunt Margie, may she rest in peace. Though we never got to watch it together, it somehow makes me appreciate her that much more.

[@taofledermaus]

They've been running the Waltons on MeTV, daily. It was a show I never appreciated as a kid, but I do find it very charming and enjoyable to watch now.

[@ronaldolaquidara64]

Yup same here It just never appealed to me back then but we did watch the Brady Bunch lol so go figure.. About 6 years ago my roommate use to watch the Waltons and I'd kinda laugh and he'd say it brings back memories or something..he's since passed miss you Eddie Munster..btw I do now watch the Waltons on MeTv and the Inspiration channel which they edit out "hell, damn, and it's kinda funny to hear it unedited on Metv 😹😂😹

[@228vik]

Mee too...in the 70's I was too busy going out...but NOW I love the Waltons.

[@puffyjo]

also Hallmark Drama channel 3 episodes a day

[@BillyAustin87]

Me TOO! (Except, I enjoyed watching it as a child; probably because I would watch it with My Grandmother whom I adored! ) Yet I TRULY, appreciate EVERYTHING, about The Waltons now that I'm older.

[@allisonyoung4007]

@@228vik 🤣EXACTLY! And now I'm home all the time & drown in nostalgia watching these!

[@MrsHound]

Watching The Waltons gives me such a cozy and warm feeling. I love watching every rerun. Times were so very different back then compared to today. Much simpler.

[@matthewgray469]

I grew up in a highly toxic and dysfunctional family and when the Waltons first aired when I was in junior high school I would watch every week and lose myself watching this (albeit TV family) program wishing and yearning that I could live with them

[@m.e.d.7997]

Comforting show.

[@wandavest]

There will never be another show like the Waltons. I miss the family shows. Thank you for sharing. '

[@alanwilson1748]

Hey our new new hottest Show The Waltons are back on for good do you get Me-TV

[@wandavest]

@@alanwilson1748 I am not sure, my hubby controls the remote and I seldom get to see any of the shows I want to see. I do have another set in the office, but we seem to get different channels. Do you know what time the Waltons come on on the east coast? I can check all my channels to see if they are coming on if I knew a time frame.

[@brockcureton2989]

I am 33 years old a African American man I love the Walton won the best so ever they tell like it is good night John-Boy I love that TV show one of the best classic📻📺

[@johnharris7751]

@@wandavest start collecting the DVDs, we have them all from the homecoming to all the TV specials.

[@scooter60216]

This show was amazing. You could actually trust that they wouldn’t break their promise. I, like some of the other posters, do yearn for the older shows. They were genuine in my opinion. It really is bad that we have to forfeit quality family entertainment for the trash lauded as the greatest thing since sliced bread! Thank you for sharing!

[@user-qi8su4mo3l]

I watch this every day it lifts my spirits as soon as I hear that music start. Nothing will ever come close. Lots of love from Wales UK 🧡

[@basilmarasco1975]

Say hello to the good folks of Abergavenny! (Greetings from USA!)

[@NJCommutr]

The Waltons was a great show, and the modern audience is lacking this quality of viewing. Ms. Kami, you were an adorable child, and you seem like a lovely woman. Thank you for the look behind the scenes.

[@julia5196]

Evelyn Brown i think they know that

[@jerrylisby5376]

@@julia5196 I didn't.

[@julia5196]

Jerry Lisby ok

[@jerrylisby5376]

@@julia5196 🙂

[@kimford9833]

@@jerrylisby5376 me either

[@edithsando]

I loved the Walton’s in 1971 and I still do in 2020! It’s timeless in its values & message.

[@joegriego3091]

I was 8 years old when this show premiered. Makes me think this is what a family should be.

[@denises.8203]

We need more Show's like the Walton's where all the actors are good and less "REALITY TV.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Much of what I learned about life came from conversations with my folks after watching stuff on TV. We all had the same reference to start from.

[@andeemg1891]

That theme song added to a family controversy that we laugh about years later. Back in the days of one TV in the living room, my 3 brothers and I had agreed to watch The Waltons Thursday nights. Usually we were just finishing up our dessert after supper, and squabbling about who had to clean what in the kitchen. To mitigate this, my mom got us glasses in different colors, we weren't arguing over who had to wash which glass. Well, that night a lone yellow glass remained in the sink that no one would own up to. We were still sulking about it as we settled down on the floor as the opening theme played. I'm not sure who started it, but someone started singing the phrase, "A yello-ow glass, a yello-ow gla-a-ass..." over and over with the music at the one we were sure was the culprit. Whereupon, he leapt up, retrieved the glass and hurled it at the 3 of us in front of the TV, screaming, "No, no, no, no! It is NOT my yellow glass!" My mom had to ban any singing at that point, but we kept mouthing it when she wasn't looking. That's my memory of the opening credits song!

[@matthewgray469]

Dean I wish I grew up in your family, Bless you

[@RandyRoughton]

I always loved the happiness on Elizabeth's face as she runs across the yard in the first season's intro.

[@tekumserastadt906]

The Waltons are a part of our childhood, here with us in Germany. Everyone knew the Waltons. Thank you for sharing.

[@basilmarasco1975]

Greets from USA!

[@twinsonic]

Gute Nacht John boy

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@twinsonic Guten Abend!

[@lunaix2978]

I'm only eighteen and I still love this show, I used to go over my nana's all the time a we would sit at watch it together. Elizabeth was always my favourite and I think that's because I was so young at the time. 💖💖💖💖

[@1burnman]

Welcome aboard so glad you enjoy it

[@MissKoalasWorld]

I'm 17 and have been watching The Waltons,Little House On The Prairie,Gunsmoke,The Rifleman,Bonanza,Green Acres,Matlock,Walker Texas Ranger,The Andy Griffith show,Bewitched,The Jefferson's and etc. My entire life.

[@matthewgray469]

I watched the Waltons when it first aired and I admit I had a crush on Maryellen, and I suppose other folks had a liking for other characters depending upon their age. But these characters are such good people it's only natural that we want to keep the Show and its Spirit alive

[@MissKoalasWorld]

@@matthewgray469 I had a crush on John-Boy a few years ago big time.

[@MagicalSkyWizard]

I watched it with my nana as well

[@radujokiy9424]

Oh my goodness three second the theme song started playing I was immediately taken back to when my family gathered to watch The Waltons. Great memories. Thank you.

[@randyking3057]

If I remember correctly, Elizabeth was the breakout star of that show. Everyone just loved her.

[@heavensent1241]

Randy King my least favorite!

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

She became the real beauty!!🌷🌷

[@Chanticlair47]

I loved every single character on The Waltons. Such a great show.

[@kimberlyjohnson5978]

I loved the waltons too. BUt to be honest, I had a big crush on Ben

[@JesusSavesSinners]

I hated John Boy.... His character was a hot head. He was a rebel and not likeable. The show was not a true reflection of the actual time period. It was very woman's lib. The plots were weak, very predictible.

[@OIE82]

I loved it also. Watched it every week with my Mom and Dad and brother. My Dad was usually snacking on cheese and crackers. Man I miss those days.

[@brt5273]

@@JesusSavesSinners You have WAY too much time on your hands and apparently to feckless to put it to positive use.

[@JesusSavesSinners]

Billly Todd Hardly.... So people you disagree with have too much time on their hands.... I am not a brainless Lemming who accepts everything blindly. Why don't you try thinking...

[@jaymejackson9576]

The Waltons and Little house on the prairie are the best tv shows! I'm glad you are doing this, very interesting! Thank you!

[@Indygo24]

I totally agree.

[@jamesdolan5236]

Too goody-two-shoes. A young man who actually behaves behaved himself and was responsible and reliable. What a terrible concept. John Boy was a great character. I liked him more in the Homecoming though.

[@johnharris7751]

I liked both shows, however I preferred the Walton's, mostly because they didn't stay on a sad note through the whole episodes as much as little house.

[@thomaskemer8109]

@Randy Hilgeman it was set in the 1930s and early 40s, young men were decent respectable young men who loved their families! Richard played it to a T!!

[@thomaskemer8109]

@Randy Hilgeman a little maby, it was a drama series, he really delivered!---Goodnight John boy

[@LadyFoamer]

This is still my favorite show. You know how it ends, but that doesn’t matter. It is a show that’s good for any audience at any time. Good life lessons and manners. Lovely Earl Hamner’s narrative. Such great memories from such a wonderful American treasure. Awesome actors filing roles for a very well written show. Who wouldn’t love the Walton’s?! Thank you for sharing. Can’t imagine growing up without the Walton’s. Even the theme song brings up such lovely memories.

[@bonniereynolds1672]

The Waltons was and still is my very favorite show of all time. I love all the characters. The love they show each other touches my heart. I watch it whenever I need comfort. Especially during these times we are going through. Thank you so much for being there for us ❤❤

[@terrygiles7441]

Best show ever! It never grows old. Makes you long for the old days. God bless you Kami, thanks for doing these videos! Can't wait for more

[@MB-zy4cm]

Living in Belfast Northern Ireland during the troubles... watching the programme was like a little bit of heaven each Monday night on BBC2. It took my sister and I away from the awful realities around us .. and took us to our other family at Walton's mountain! Thanks Kami!

[@janthepooh]

I can’t imagine growing up in a country with such turmoil. I’m glad you found that The Waltons brought you comfort. 💕

[@davidcawrowl3865]

We humans have a primordial need for safety, comfort and security, particularly when there is a threat to these very things, be it real or perceived. That's why "The Waltons" has found a niche in the American psyche; indeed, in other countries as well.

[@kami-cotler]

Join me this Sunday, December 13 at 5pm Pacific time for Part 4 of "Kami Reacts to The Foundling." I will be live chatting; please come along and tell us what you think!

[@Kryptospotted]

Please please keep these up. It's such a treat.

[@andrealudwig6754]

It's now January 2023 and these series with Kami Cotler and now Judy Norton are just being aired. Where have you been?? From Greer SC ❤️🤗 The Walton's and Little 🏠 House will always be my favorite family shows!!

[@desireepeters7520]

I use to love watching this show the Walton's with my family back in the 1970's it was a very good family t.v. show , Elizabeth was my favorite character They don't make shows like this no more !!!!!👍🏼💕🇺🇸

[@asiasmaster]

This was so enjoyable, I watched every episode of The Waltons as a 9 year old till this day I get sentimental because it was happy times in my life, in 2020 I still watch.

[@ruthmcnatt3662]

Thank you for your wonderful Waltons memories, Kami! I own all of the Seasons of the Waltons, including the movies and I watch them all the time. Sometimes I think I was born during the wrong era! By the way, you do not age! Looking forward to more of your memories.

[@maureenreid]

Hi Ruth, what was the name of the last Walton film as I don't think we got it shown in the UK. We don't seem to get the book that Michael Learned wrote either about her life and time in the Waltons, it was a tell all book x

[@Etigress]

She hasn't changed! She's still adorable.

[@boobdylan69]

My dad screams whenever he sees that truck he loves it.

[@liwanagbautista8780]

Went to my Grandparents house back in 60's and early 70's.....it was like stepping back into the 30's.

[@kimberlyking9947]

Wow Kami this is incredibly fun and interesting to see!! After years of being a fan from the Home Coming and still watching today I really enjoy hearing you share your memories of how the show was filmed.

[@rosannacasella774]

Me too

[@scotia807]

I enjoy the stories about how it was made and how they were directed. Thank you very much

[@jaynegreen6279]

Kami, The Walton's is my all time favorite. My husband loves it too. We have several seasons on DVD.

[@Kryptospotted]

This is a brilliant idea and really brings the series back to life in a new way. Thank you so much. You have touched many lives.

[@honeyellis5881]

I love The Waltons best show ever watch everyday

[@MikeysGayToday]

Ellen Corby was a BRILLIANT ACTRESS!

[@bobbyb7979]

Livy!

[@heavensent1241]

Now I loved Ellen Corby and Will Geer, they were both great actors.

[@LiveINtheGood53]

@@bobbyb7979 GOOD LORD!! :)

[@tyro244]

I love her tiny moment in It's a Wonderful Life. :-D

[@anitastodolak9882]

@@heavensent1241 They sure were and are! They both reminded me of my grandparents growing up! Maybe they both rest in peace.

[@hannahc.chandler8165]

Me and my family love The Waltons. We have watched every show and even the reunion movies. My little sister Lila is 4 yrs old and she loves this show! She is also in love with Drew Cutler!😂I think it is wonderful that you are doing this. A show like The Waltons is timeless.🙂

[@missc8870]

•💟• Thank you. The Waltons is probably my all time favorite television show. I'm a quilter and I've been wondering about all of those pretty quilts that were on the show. Do you know if anyone ever photographed or documented them? I would love to have a nice book with all of those pictures, patterns & maybe some images from the show. I've been watching again on Hallmark. Thank you so much for adding so much pleasant time to our lives. •💟•

[@kramey131]

This is so cool! I’m 24 years old and I used to watch the Walton’s with my grandma everyday during the summer. They are memories I am very fond of. Looking forward to part 2

[@heavensent1241]

Katie Hale 😐

[@Evan.Arapis]

I wish more people from your generation would watch this show, I'm glad it's part of your fond memories, please keep watching !

[@alensley1368]

The best show ever. I still watch every chance I get..

[@alensley1368]

@Randy Hilgeman I agree.

[@Evan.Arapis]

Best family show ever, period !

[@L70s]

I love the rompers too. There's a scene after leaving Ikes, when jimbob buys the snowglobe, that the look you have on your face is pure confusion of your feelings about jealousy of jimbob kindness. It comes across so genuinely. P.S. Anxiously awaiting for next video.

[@matthewgray469]

You nailed it ! The actors on that show both adult and the kids were so good they conveyed their emotions without chewing the scenery

[@michaelkemp2696]

The Waltons was.my favorite show. I have the complete series on DVD including The Homecoming. It's hard to watch now that do many of actors are no longer with us, it was like we were part of the family every Thursday night. Look forward to hearing more from you Cami you are America's favorite little sister, take care and God bless.

[@whitepuppysub]

Thank you Kami for bringing back WONDERFUL Memories for all of us,during this depressing year..

[@dianabeurman364]

No kidding

[@happytraveller2122]

My eyes well up just hearing the music. I LOVED this show

[@ACMG490]

I remember watching The Waltons every week with my grandparents. Such a happy memory. Thank you so much for sharing~

[@rosannacellini2158]

My family and I watched the Waltons, religiously. I was about 11, when it aired. I never get tired of reruns. Little House was also a great family show too. So happy to see Kami, aka, (little Elizabeth)!!! Her hair is still so thick and pretty.!! 🤗😍❤

[@charlescisney8153]

I have DVDs of all of the Walton's episodes. As a kid, I couldn't wait until Thursday night so I can watch my favorite show. All of the actors did a great job.

[@billybarrett2778]

Yes sir I have the complete box set myself.

[@charlescisney8153]

I want to meet all of the actors who portrayed the children.

[@starrbeatlesqueen]

I grew up on reruns. My mom told me that I always called it "The Elizabeth Show" when I was little because your character was my favorite growing up.

[@dovrubin8481]

How nice to see you after all these years. It's hard to say I had a "favorite" Walton, but you were ONE of my favorites!

[@mthivier]

Every Thursday night during the early ‘70s, my grandparents would come over, and we’d all watch “The Waltons” together. Kami, I wonder if you and your cast mates ever realized how many families you brought together, if even just for that one hour on Thursday evenings. Thank you for all the years of wonderful entertainment.

[@cacatr4495]

Long before the popular favorites of the 1980s, *_The Waltons_* was one of the first *_"appointment television"_* TV shows. It was a weekly landmark, every Thursday night. People often felt it renewed the sense of family values. I remember that they felt it was important, that and *_Little House on the Prairie._*

[@vanessamanihera2088]

Happiest times of my life back then. Look at the world now, they even swear over the radio these days.

[@billybarrett2778]

Amen to that.

[@cwaccwac9323]

And I remember watching as a kid I wondered if you and Job Bob were really siblings. You two were so in sync with each other through out the series - especially when you were both little. Please share more memories and behind the scenes stories.

[@NeverGetMarried]

I’ve been rewatching the entire series right now. Currently at season 5. Love the Waltons.

[@dedebones1967]

❤️I love The Walton’s God Bless this show ❤️

[@davidhargreaves3586]

The music brings back happy memories of my childhood. Love the Waltons.

[@michaelbeaumont9944]

I had such a crush on you as a 8 yr old boy back then, it was '72 I remember being teased alot about it by my older brother! You still hold a special place in my childhood memory!😊

[@jamesdolan5236]

My crush was on Erin. I just adored her.

[@judypierce7028]

Kami, I was able to meet and visit with you at three different Walton Reunions (Lynchburg, VA [2] and San Diego, CA). You were my very favorite character on the show. I am a retired teacher and just loved you in "The Homecoming" and "The Foundling." You were adorable when you said, "I don't feel like a pissant" and "Daddy, just where did I come from?" You have the most beautiful red hair. Since I purchased the complete series and three movies, I can watch my very favorite program as many times as I want to.

[@c.s6397]

Oh my GoD ...it's a blessing to connect to the Walton's family .when I was little I identify with you and that Raggie Ann Doll.!!🙂.I was too little to understand all the Walton's back than but now I watch every fall on Hallmark Drama. and I am learning so so much from the different roles that you All played .

[@amywalker3267]

I love watching the Walton’s! I just love Grandpa, he was everyone’s Grandpa. I love the opening music too! I just love everything about the Walton’s!

[@judithryle2113]

Grandma was such a hateful old nag

[@lvsqcsl]

Ellen Corby told Earl Hamner that there were so many sweet people in "The Waltons" that everyone would die of sugar diabetes. She was giving grandma an "edge".

[@amywalker3267]

lvsqcsl She reminded me of my Grandma, hard working and no nonsense. Growing up my cousins and I couldn’t get away with anything with Grandma but we could with our Grandpa. He’d say don’t let Grandma know, she’ll get us all!! ( we’d be eating a snack cake before lunch or something like that) lol

[@hyacinthp4882]

same

[@lvsqcsl]

@Amy Walker exactly. She was exactly like mine. She kept up a rough façade, but, her heart was in the right place. She didn't go for things she considered "gimmicks". She refused to use a microwave oven and still washed clothes in a Maytag ringer-type washing machine. (Complete with the 2 #2 rinse tubs and she hung clothes on the line.) If she even thought we did something wrong she wore us out and told mother and we got it again. I don't guess it hurt us.

[@daverindone655]

This is awesome! I always turn to The Waltons when things are weird.

[@margaretcunningham7146]

You must be watching a lot of it now so!

[@AdamsBrew78]

@@margaretcunningham7146 Absolutely. Little House and Waltons are my comfort food in chaotic times.

[@themandahouse7660]

Let’s have a Waltons and Little House party 🎉 #comfot

[@Compy1968]

Dear Kami. I'm from eastern Canada. We grew up watching The Walton's on TV every Sunday night. I''m 52 years old and with all of the channels on TV, I only watch two shows on TV: Little House On The Prairie and The Walton's, which run back to back. I took all of you into my heart when the show started and haven't let go of you yet. Keep sending out The Walton's love - we love you all Kami.

[@babyruthnbr1]

I love The Waltons, I grew up watching this good wholesome series. My favorite line on the premier was when Kami asked her dad "where did you find me? Mr. Walton replys "hiding behind one of your mama's smile" Thank you Kami for do showing us this. By the way I own the whole series, including the specials.

[@matthewgray469]

That reminds me of when my mother was pregnant with my younger brother and I asked her where do babies come from and she said "well, you go into the garden and you will find one underneath a Cabbage leaf:

[@karenfarris5636]

The Waltons, memories come flooding through as I heard the music. I was 12 in 1972. I loved this tv series!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@sherryfowlergrey2210]

I love the Waltons💕 I watch everyday now! During this pandemic it’s something I look forward to. Thank you!

[@dee0731]

Same thing with me. Watch it everyday during the Pandemic.

[@hwelb30]

@@dee0731 me too!

[@simonriches77]

I am a massive fan of 'The Waltons' and have the first five seasons on DVD. I love watching them all.

[@95KIPPIE]

I am a 70s child who grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. There were nine brothers and sisters. It was appointment TV every Thursday night at 8 o'clock to watch the Waltons. We would all sit on the floor around the TV with the whole family and my grandparents. Wonderful show still watch this day. Can't wait to see part two, love all of you guys!

[@naturegirl9680]

Thank you for sharing! One of the best shows ever made. Wish we could go back to the 70’s programs.

[@ayorocka1950]

I live less than 15 miles from where Earl Hamner was born. Schuyler Virginia.

[@dumbbo1]

I drove around your area when I was training with Swift five years ago. It was cool seeing the signs for the Waltons museum and the Rockfish River.

[@johnharris7751]

Whenever we travel south on our way to Mt Airy we always take a detour to Schuyler. Walton's mountain and Mayberry are my two favorite places.

[@lvsqcsl]

I am wanting to say that Kami Cotler lived in that area for a while some years ago.

[@bluestar9463]

Really? Oh, WOW! So interesting, Kev. Only 15 miles? I mean, that is so cool.... So crazy! Gee, that's so close. What's the chances you live there! Holy cow!

[@jamesr1703]

I remember growing up watching this show. We called it "The Walnuts". It was such a shock when it got cancelled and replaced with the likes of "Dallas". The shows were like night and day, the former being the better of the two.

[@Kryptospotted]

My Mexican girlfriend asks me if I'm going to go off and watch "The Walters". A few more episodes and she is now joining me for each one. Hook, line, sinker.

[@advertisebigforless]

I agree! I binge watch The Walton’s and Little House on the Prairie. It takes me back to a better time growing up in the 70s. We’ll never see family television like that again. Families sat down and watched tv together after dinner. They couldn’t grasp that traditional culture today! What a treat! Thank you Kami! You look great !

[@mollydog2108]

Love this show so much!! Watch reruns everyday!!

[@BobMartinsback]

Greetings from Northern Ireland... this was just such a big thing on our television here in the 70s, thank you for this.

[@thowen1988]

Wow, cool

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Hello from USA or North NJ (By NYC)... I am irish and my family came from Cork. (I think thats how you spell it.) Wow, it's amazing Ireland loved it, which is really cool!

[@basilmarasco1975]

County Derry?

[@BobMartinsback]

@@basilmarasco1975 A little Town in the old County Down.

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@BobMartinsback I'm not actually familiar with County Derry. I just like "Danny Boy" and learned that the proper name is "Air of County Derry". Greetings from New York State, USA.

[@lorriebattistoni676]

Best show. I would watch it with my grandparents. I am 52 years old now and it brings back memories and is still my favorite show. God bless you. Love you all

[@user-xs7ng1ik9f]

My grandmother bought me a 1973 Waltons tin lunchbox that I took to my elementary school everyday until 1978.I always watch the reruns when there on.I luv the whole Walton family and the characters of the Baldwin sisters ,Maude Gormley and Yancy Tucker.You look good Kami and I like you're interesting vids.

[@salvatoregaliano1602]

Love watching the show for years such a great family older time charm show still watch it today

[@jettiedl1]

My favorite childhood show! I take my lunch early to watch everyday at 11 on MeTv !

[@dumbblonde3785]

There are those tv shows that transport you back to your childhood. This is one of those shows . ❤️

[@jad8123]

It’s pretty amazing how many people (over 362,000 ) watched this first video. There was a lot of anticipation from everyone to see and hear Elizabeth Walton speak. Pretty impressive.

[@Kryptospotted]

She decided to do this at just the right time. We all need this.

[@terrymoore700]

I'm still watching them

[@kaylapugh9622]

I love The Waltons So Much A Day of Thanksgivings on Waltons Mountain is my Walton movie I’ve always wished that they would do a waltons grandchildren’s Show with all the grandkids

[@eddiealexander9597]

Love lizbeth still watch it today .I can remember back in the 70 s got a few years on you.) I love hearing your point of view

[@PathfinderHistoryTravel]

Thank You. My mother passed away in 1976 when I was 9. I have fond memories of our family watching The Walton’s together. Wonderful show and cast.

[@frisco21]

This was delightful, Kami. Thank you for sharing your memories of _The Waltons,_ and for creating happy memories for the millions of fans who look back on that show with special fondness.

[@HemlockHolly]

Its really kind of you to take the time to tell us and show us how the show was made behind the scenes. Stay well and happy and keep telling us the story... Thank you!

[@SnowdropWood]

I love this so much, thank you Kami. :) I grew up watching The Waltons with my mum, here in England. She passed away 17 years ago, but I still watch the show regularly and it's like she's watching with me.

[@LB-gz3ke]

I love this! Can't wait to share this with my mom who loves the Waltons too.

[@kvernon1]

It was so interesting to get Kami's perspective! I was 11 years old when the series premiered. There was no logical reason I would like a show like this, but every episode had a way of drawing me in. Once I started watching, I didn't want to stop until it was over ... and then I wanted more. No episode comes to mind as my favorite, but I faithfully watched "The Homecoming" Christmas episode year after year & never tired of it. Bravo for outstanding television!

[@sheriheffner2098]

I was nine when it premiered.

[@exgunnerdaz]

We loved the Walton's in our house great to see this thanks 🇬🇧

[@ambergilbert174]

The show made us all feel at home in the life of a country family. We all wanted to be apart of the Waltons.My mind would wonder back in the days of my childhood. God Bless you all for making my life a little wonderland in the country.

[@deeskers1]

I am about 1 year older than you, Kami, and I grew up watching the show. Later, my mother got so hooked on the reruns just a few years before she died. Those shows were such an incredible *comfort* to her. She wouldn't miss a show and when I was visiting, we'd watch it together. She identified with your character, as my mother was the youngest in her family and she grew up in that very era. It opened up dialogue between us as she told me many times, "That's exactly the way it was back then!" And just watching this now and hearing that wonderful, comforting music is lifting my depression. Thanks for putting these on YT. 😊❤👍

[@gabriellestable8945]

I love the Waltons! I’ve watched all the seasons and I love it 😊 thank you kami Cotler for sharing this video.

[@rachelotremba8100]

This is so fascinating to me. I'm only 19 years old, but my mom introduced me to The Waltons when I was young. So I grew up with DVD reruns of the series and it's my favorite TV show ever and I just love it so much. It has always been a dream of mine to meet some of the cast members. (I dont know if that will actually happen.) Thank you so much for this video! And I'm excited for Part 2!!

[@finelooseleaftea]

I grew up watching The Waltons. I still see episodes on TV now and then. It has really stood the test of time in a way that most shows don't. You look the same -- only a grown up version. Blessings to you.

[@jimbo22uk]

My dad introduced my sister and myself to the Waltons. I am now in my 30s with a 13 year old who has been introduced to the Waltons by my dad. We love the show. My daughter can not get enough! Thank you for posting.

[@theresacoy9881]

I still wstch..takes me back to a better time, loved everyone on the show!!

[@yolandashelton2893]

I love the Walton I still watch it every chance I get beautiful family love love 💕 💕💕💕 Thank you for sharing blessings ❤️🛡🙌🏾❤️🛡🙌🏾

[@inspiredinspirations]

This is awesome. I am 57yrs.pld and I watch this on hmdrama with my 94 yrs old Grandmother almost every night. It brings back so many memories from her younger days. Thank you for sharing.

[@suzycatipiller821]

The Walton's is my favorite show of all time. When I hear the theme song, it takes me back to better times. We had one of those squeaky screen doors and I remember my family watching that show.all together. There are not any shows even close to The Walton's.today.

[@crazysingingchick]

You’re still just as adorable as you were when you were little. My husband recently was introduced to this series by me and he’s absolutely hooked! This is neat to watch your reaction. Thank you for sharing!

[@maggiemae5582]

It comes on every morning on MeTv

[@crazysingingchick]

Maggie Mae I know! :)

[@stephaniewright340]

I love watching reruns of the Walton's!!! I truly miss old shows like this.. I think thats what's missing in our culture..good tv programing

[@ChampMom60]

I watch The Waltons every day still. For the last probably 20 years of my life it's the show that helps me with my depression. Now for 11 years I've been handicapped from a spinal cord injury that is also a chronic pain condition and includes many side illnesses that come along with it. So this show helps me escape into a different world where there is that fabulous Mom and Dad and Richard Thomas who I was in love with when I was young. I'm 56 now so not sure what the actual time frames are. I don't remember. I just remember loving the original Christmas movie so much that I started carrying a little notebook around after that so I could be a "writer" like John Boy. I still watch that movie every Christmas. So, thank you to the cast and crew of The Waltons for still being my daily boost of joy. I've watched the series all the way to the end about the last 2 years of the current administration also. Helps a lot. Love you all!

[@theresaclancy6091]

Thank you for sharing, "Elizabeth". As a child, I felt connected with you because of my red / auburn hair. My elderly mother loves the Waltons and watches the DVD daily. God bless you.