PART 5 - Kami Cotler (Elizabeth Walton) Reacts to The Waltons "The Foundling" Season 1 Episode 1

[@kriskelley7919]

You and Judy are awesome for helping to take us back to such a great show. Thanks.

[@joannamcpeak7531]

Such a quality program. Truly iconic. ❤

[@pappabob29]

I love how you, as a teacher, include the "educational" aspect in your narrative so we can "learn" how the production sequence actually works as well as your personal memories of doing those scenes. We're all interested in the characters. Adding the "procedural" information makes it even more interesting !! 👍👍 Really enjoy these videos you and Judy are doing !!! ;o)

[@mdonahue4683]

Agree! And Kami was quite young when she started not the show so I am impressed with her insight and recall. Great attention to detail! You seem really intelligent.

[@drzsmith2368]

I must be honest in that as a long time Waltons fan I’m a bit bias however; the behind the scenes information & detail being shared here is extraordinary. Love the content. Please keep them coming Ms. Kami!!

[@jennyhughes6597]

My Grandpa took me to a store like this when I was a very small girl. Just me and him. I don't remember alot except the toys!!! And how special I felt because he took me and it was just our time!!! He was the best Pop ever!!!!!

[@edvickers667]

what a great memory to have lived & to have for a life time. I'll bet you really loved pop. & I bet you try to make time like this for your children. great memory's to pass through generations. great story jenny, thanks for sharing some thing great like that. thanks

[@jennyhughes6597]

@@edvickers667 Yes Ed, he was the best...his example made me the grandparent I am today!!!

[@susiesunshine6489]

I grew up with a black & white tv. As an 18 year old seeing The Waltons on a color tv for tge 1st time, I was shocked that you had red hair! I thought everyone had brown hair! Great show! Great hair!

[@SteveSterling-r1r]

Love to see Waltons shows and cast and crew shows welldone😊❤

[@edvickers667]

IKE WAS THE PERFECT STORE KEEPER. ONE OF A LOT OF GREAT SHOWS WAS WHEN IKE OVER EXTENDED HIM SELF IN A BUISNESS MOVE. AT THE TIME JOHN HAD JUST FINISHED PAYING HIS MORTGAGE OFF. THE WALTONS ABOUT TO HAVE A MORTGAGE BURNING PARTY. WHEN IKE SHOWS UP IN DISTRESS. JOHN WALTON DECIDES TO REMORTGAGE THE FAMILY HOUSE TO HELP IKE OUT. A VERY EMOTIONAL MOVE OF LOVE OF A GREAT FRIEND. NOW THAT WAS VERY WELL WRITTEN SHOW. WHAT GREAT MEMORY'S YOU ALL MUST HAVE. NOW WE CAN LISTEN TO YOUR GREAT MEMORY'S & A LOT MORE YOUR FEELINGS OF EACH SHOW & ALL THE ACTORS FEELINGS. I SAY THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORY'S.

[@mrsheatherteske]

One of my favorites too

[@Wentrashane]

Why all the capital letters? It's harder to read.

[@edvickers667]

@@Wentrashane Have always done it, used to it I guess.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

@@edvickers667 all caps is considered yelling...which considering that the clip is about a deaf child is kinda funny. (Hard of hearing people tend to speak loudly).

[@edvickers667]

@@Elizabeth-rq1vi YOUR teaching comes through kami. great vlogs

[@ConnieCC58]

Loved your story about the gumdrops!! 💕 You were so adorable in those rompers. Thank you Kami - great way to start the day! 🥰

[@graham7455]

Hi Kami I grew up watching the Waltons and still watch it every chance I get. You were and are adorable! I really enjoyed your video! Thank you so much 😊

[@blueskiesforever1387]

Hi Kami You are such an adorable little girl playing Elizabeth! I love the way the Walton kids walked around barefoot ! You sure must have collected a lot of gum ! Beautiful red hair !

[@willtherocker2373]

Everyone remember to hit the👍👍For Kami

[@JohnClifford4567jwc]

Thank you Kami. I look forward to the next set of videos

[@theresagilmore4840]

I love listening to you tell these stories. It's almost as if you actually grew up in the time that the story is based on.

[@mdonahue4683]

She took a lot in on the show while she was there. Great little actress and also as she got older. Love her with Drew!

[@theresagilmore4840]

Still one of my favorite shows! I have watched all of the episodes over and over. It feels a little like my family. Or like I think my family was when my grandpa was growing up

[@mdonahue4683]

@@theresagilmore4840 The more you binge watch these shows you are right these people start to feel like your family or that you are a part of theirs!

[@garby90]

I thank you cam and Judy for posting your videos because The Waltons is my favourite favourite show of all times and it's the only one I could watch a million times and never get tired of watching. I finally for the 1st time back in August got to go to the real Walton's mountain and stay in the house John Olivia's

[@waltonsfan7257]

Kami thanks for sharing another video. I love learning about the show and hearing your memories.

[@karenmariesmith3395]

Keep em coming ..these are great! Thank you Kami

[@dawnbenchley7237]

Thanks, Kami, for your great insight into the show.

[@lornasmith7981]

I have watched the waltons since the show first came on back in 1972 and I still watch the reruns everyday. I love the waltons and always,will!💕💕

[@debbietoornman5780]

Thank you for posting this. It's good to know that so many people enjoyed the show.

[@theresagosselin2705]

Good job Kami 🥰💕💕🇨🇦

[@davidcawrowl3865]

"You could eat the crackers but they were stale" lol

[@iansmith4023]

I clearly remember watching this episode when it was first broadcast! Thanks for all your behind the scenes information. The level of professionalism that went into making all these episodes,week after week,is wonderful. So many things that,as a viewer,you would simply take for granted;but which required such skill!

[@sharonc6505]

Thanks so much Kami!!☺🎄🎍Merry Christmas!

[@tomgrant3893]

I was raised as a city boy in MI. and very sheltered, so in watching the Waltons I learned that for other groups of ppl, going to a store like that was their fun trip of the week or say, especially when it's run by a friend or family member. Your recalls are very informative and entertaining, the scene between Judy and Richard of the " I told you So " was especially funny to see.

[@jimdent351]

I really wish the surviving actors would get together and do a movie. I realize the old house is probably gone now, but it could be staged in the mountains at the "Dream home" that John eventually built before he died.

[@rickbelleville9136]

Thanks for the releases. I have enjoyed watching them during the second Covid lockdown.

[@maryg.249]

Thank you, Kami, for Sharing your memories with us. I really enjoy your channel and Judy’s also! Take care, Mary

[@Yalldidsay]

Wish I could go back to running inside from the cold and warming up with an episode of The Waltons. 😔

[@rebeccaweigel725]

I met john Conley 40 years ago when I was 6 year's old here in San clemente ca when we used to have parade s he was the grand marshall and after the parade he came in alpha beta market and my Mom and I met him he was so sweet and said I was a pretty Little girl I grew up on the show and I watch it still today I'm glad you and Judy due these videos love Rebecca and Linda ca!

[@michaellaughlin8457]

Hi Becca Ike’s name is joe Conley my dear friend just a waltons fan since 1972 when the show started 👍

[@conniesuehunterhunter6447]

Awesomeness! Thank you 😊 these are really cool...

[@merseywhogirl3430]

THANKS Kami!! Great stories. I think from now on, I'll call you little Miss Walton gumball queen!!! hah xx

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

I could watch this for an hour. So interesting to learn how shows are filmed. I watched The House last night. The Whitley house was going to be torn down. Grandpa got the job to demolish it for the wood, Grandma wanted to save it for the memories she had. It's where they shared their first kiss.

[@bethbowman5967]

Cute little gumdrop story!😊💗

[@willtherocker2373]

Kami I love the Waltons thank you so much telling the story I love to learn.have a wonderful blessed weekend

[@warp9p659]

I really enjoy hearing the detail in your commentary, such as how you look for your mark, or the glass not being in the top of the counter because of light reflection, and details about the various sets and props. Those things are very interesting.

[@judyweddington2514]

This is my favorite show ever it takes me back to a simple time

[@rebeccachambers419]

I love the interplay between Mary Ellen and John boy. It makes me laugh it seems so real.

[@leighdillon8298]

Thanks Kami , love hearing about your memories from this wonderful show ☺️

[@slotuck]

My late grandma who was born in 1922 used to tell us all the time how the Waltons accurately depicted what her childhood was like during the depression in Mississippi 😊

[@JackKirbyFan]

Kami, I'm totally hooked. PLEASE keep doing this. Your warm personality and your insight and memories are impressive. You have such attention to detail. So the question is -- did you eat those gumdrops :)

[@kami-cotler]

Absolutely!

[@mdonahue4683]

Smart cookie.

[@cacatr4495]

@@kami-cotler Kami, I'd like to see you make a video that goes into some detail about the personal impact that *_The Waltons_* had on your life, your inner growth as a person and who you would become. I think *_The Waltons_* had an impact on all those that spent the time to watch it regularly, so it's only logical to think it had an impact on you all as children too, and the people you would grow up to be. Questions like how it helped to shape your personal values would be interesting to explore. For us it was a heart-story of members of a family, so these questions are more engaging. For us it was also personal because it touched us where families intersected the bond of love. What personal impact did it have on you in your development? Did it teach you anything besides how to act? Did it shape your values at all? Did it teach you about people, or fan your growth in certain ways? Did it fill in gaps in your childhood, like provide the notion of what it means to have grandparents if you had none, in your life? Or what it meant to spend time in nature when maybe you were a city kid? Certainly it provided some time away from asphalt and the concrete jungle, so to speak, even when also spending time in studios. It showed you old values, as it did us. How has that impacted your trajectory into the adulthood you've chosen and the career path you've enjoyed? These are queries that I think would interest many, because it has impacted us as well. Thank you. :)

[@exploringnewhites]

Glad you are doing these now too 👍

[@KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt]

It was a great consideration, that Mrs Cotler, was given the courtesy at such a young age, to be herself, that became her character

[@linda_smilesrfree2744]

Thank you kindly, Kami! Love all your recollections of the sets/ locations, crew, cast, coupled with such interesting details! Looking forward to the next! 💖

[@ronschultz34]

Hey Kami, thanks for your insight on the show. I have been a huge Walton's fan since the show started, and grew up right along with you and also the biggest crush on you!🥰 Thanks for the memories!

[@kathyfranco9372]

I love ALL of yours and Judy's behind the scenes videos. I'm watching a Christmas show today called the "the childrens Carol" .. somehow I have missed this one over the years. It is so good.

[@springstud]

thanks for sharing this video i was big fan of this show

[@usmapiper88]

Thank you so much! It's great to hear your perspectives and memories. I grew up in Virginia and close in age to you and David, so the show has been influential in my life. It is interesting that they tried to dye the other children's hair red too. I noticed in the introduction to the episode that Earl mentioned that all of the siblings had red hair, and in The Homecoming, the actor who played John, Sr. had red hair. I think the father and all the children in the novel Spencer's Mountain did too. I haven't read the novella The Homecoming, but we try to watch it every Christmas. Thanks again; looking forward to the next installment.

[@kami-cotler]

I think they dyed Andrew Duggan's hair...

[@usmapiper88]

@@kami-cotler I believe so too. That's the only role I remember him with it being red. (And thanks, I couldn't remember his name)

[@rebeccaweigel725]

My crush was always John boy ! Yes I here that voice on gain detergent commercials!I so wish that you guys would do a reunion online stream while mama walton is still alive

[@tiamotzz]

Love the explanations of set life! Is the porch set in this scene an indoors set? Also, I love your voice, It's soothing and melodic and lovely to listen to.

[@kami-cotler]

Porch set is both indoors and out. The exterior house had a full porch and the interior living room on the soundstage had the railing, chairs and swing. Only one little step down on the interior porch.

[@lindacolgan8497]

Fascinating insights and descriptions of how the episode was made. Thank you Kami

[@Yaketyyak21]

Thanks kami,grew up watching the waltons here in ireland,we had 12 kids in our family plus mam and dad,and we all sat around our tv watching.such great memories ,I was about your age at the time..

[@ronalds.reamssr.1805]

Thanks so much Kim for your time and really enjoy the updates!

[@marywegrzyn506]

I LOVE YOU KAMI !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!!! I ADORE THE WALTONS SHOW N EACH N EVER ONE OF YOU, ALWAYS N FOREVER !!!!

[@1SeanBond]

A Fantastic veiw! Thanks for your efforts! A beautiful look back!

[@denisebryarly1751]

I was born in the town the Warner Bros. came from. They built a million dollar theater in the downtown for their brother who died within days of the 1st talky, THE JAZZ SINGER. It will soon be the centennial. Would love for there to be a big celebration 🍾 to commemorate.

[@waynelougee9528]

A great actor turned into a great teacher!

[@Andrea-fe6dy]

Wonderful, I do look forward to your commentaries Kami. Thank you. Oh, may I ask, what's your cat's name? 😺

[@kami-cotler]

Jiji

[@nofear5056]

You explain things so well and seem very humble its interesting how you speak about props and studios and sets 👏

[@WippyChickCrochet]

Hi! I love watching these! I’m a bit of a Walton’s addict. Have you made any of these video for later episodes? I’d love to see some of the “teenage Elizabeth” episodes. 😊

[@Retroearthling]

Entertaining and also VERY informative. The combo of both is great. I work in the business but love hearing you describe to people how it's all done. Keep up the detail. It's far from boring.

[@martynewell1181]

Kami Thanks for all what you do it show the fans of The Walton's what they [ the fans ] don't know

[@sascha_b.4078]

Kami Cotler thank you ❤️ Unforgettable 😀👍. ( Germany )

[@lucillelaurenzi4951]

I also thought that was touching when Holly had gotten everyones attention Kami to let them know you were locked in the box.

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

brilliant video kami i grow up with the waltons i enjoy watching judy videos as well x

[@CherylLynn-i3e]

I love the Waltons show and I watch it a lot, and love the whole cast including the two John boys. 😊

[@CrestwoodRocks]

Best Friday Wishes Ms. Kami.

[@kami-cotler]

Thank you

[@bandaid69]

Thanks Kami.....Loved Elizabeth!

[@analogidc1394]

Thanks for the video Kami. It's great hearing from you.

[@elizabethm6657]

Erica passed away last year. Her daughter is an actress and stars on a show called Good Trouble.

[@kami-cotler]

I read that. My daughter knew her daughter's work. It's so often that way, where my kid thinks of actors I worked with as the parents of actors she watches.

[@carriehemeon5245]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us hugs

[@erniepianezza1170]

Thanks Kami, great vid!! 🎅💝🎄🎁🎵🌏😅🎼

[@ericmgarrison]

Fantastic!

[@terriehumphries6028]

I always wondered about the haunted house because I did not see it after the foundling. Not that it really mattered, but as a kid I took notice of those things.

[@joanngilbertson7423]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@seanmeiners5975]

Please don't stop making videos, really enjoying them

[@ronalds.reamssr.1805]

Thanks Kami and have a very Blessed Merry Waltons Christmas!🎄🎁

[@willtherocker2373]

Joe Conley I remember him on the Brady Bunch also wonderful serious and funny actor

[@sharonb519]

I’m racking my brain!! Who did he play on the BB?

[@twinsonic]

He played a delivery man in one (1) episode in 1970. That's it.

[@willtherocker2373]

@@twinsonic I remember Ann B Davis it was when Bobby was a hero saving a girl in the Driscolls toy store

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

In one episode Elizabeth did play with the big coffee grinder. I 💭 thought, "John Boy please make sure your sister doesn't get hurt!"

[@stacystoltz8722]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

What makes these videos special to me is you are my age and you give explanations that I understand the best! Keep up the good work. And give Jiji some whisker kisses from Felix the Brat! 😻

[@michaelkemp2696]

Thanks Kami. Very interesting, stop stealing the candy don't you know Santa 🎅 is watching. Take care, stay safe and GOD bless. Merry Christmas and HAPPY New Year.

[@Lori_b36]

Thank you ☺️

[@sharonb519]

Thank you Kami! As a child growing up watching the Waltons each week, I always loved Ike and how nice he always was to the children, how happy and jovial he always was and how fun it would be to visit his store. I also remember not liking when he and Corabeth got married and not understanding at the time why over time his personality seemed to change. As a child I guess I just didn’t make the connection that it was her who changed him. As an adult rewatching the series sometimes it is uncomfortable for me to watch those scenes with he and Corabeth due mainly to some past similar issues I had as a child with my mother and now my husband. Joe Conley did such a great acting job with his facial expressions showing his feelings of dismay, confusion, embarrassment, anger etc everytime Corabeth would cut him down or was mean to him. I always felt sad and hurt for him after he married her. I wish her character could have been nicer.

[@rogerstatz6502]

Well I liked Corabeth, she was such a funny character and a wonderful actor

[@griffin2263]

I just found your channel ...love these so interesting !! after you finish "reacts to the Watsons" can you please read out the phone book.. the way you fill in all the background and all the little things that are missed ...just so insightful ....really enjoying !

[@willomina1990]

Hey!......How about the episode when Elizabeth pretended she was 'Jessica, Girl Spy'.....

[@Retroearthling]

Best one yet! My only complaint, not long enough.

[@cw1294]

Your hair is amazing, thanks for sharing

[@ronalds.reamssr.1805]

Have a very Blessed Merry Christmas!🎁🎄

[@JackKirbyFan]

I have to ask. What was it like to see your face on the TV for the first time? I can imagine it being awesome and crazy and scary at the same time.

[@lucillelaurenzi4951]

I thought Holly was a sweetheart.I loved when all of the Walton's tried to reach out to Holly.

[@lorraineb.4698]

Godsey's Mercantile was magical to me!

[@earlbruner9321]

Enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@jakebrandystapleton7062]

Kami your acting was great and by the way your hair hasn't changed much. Still looks pretty-Jake from Texas

[@HeyitsDeirdre]

can u do behind the scenes of the Ferris wheel love you kami

[@davidalgar7318]

Merry Christmas

[@lorraineb.4698]

You have beautiful hair!

[@reginastoltz5974]

Love you and Judy's videos. I still watch the Walton's. I have to admit that Elizabeth was not my favorite character . She was a brat, at least I thought that. But nobody else could have played her. Thank you for your perspective of behind the scenes.

[@mdonahue4683]

I did not think that.

[@catpys]

I could hear your cat purring lol!

[@duanebarbic3786]

Interesting comenteries you are doing good. Keep them coming !❤😊