The Waltons - John Dayton Part 2 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton

[@kamily8288]

I always love when you talk with John. He's an encyclopedia of knowledge.

[@movieprod]

That encyclopedia is losing a lot of pages as I get closer to pushing daisies.

[@westvalley411]

​@@movieprodAren't we all, good one!!

[@1burnman]

Whoever told you you are not pretty enough was sadly mistaken you are beautiful Judy

[@judynorton2598]

Very kind of you to say.

[@brookehanley3659]

She was the most beautiful Walton’s girl easily. No contest, A natural beauty.

[@billgrandone3552]

@@brookehanley3659 No. Judy just matured earlier in the show than Mary Beth and Kami but when they all grew up they all were really stunning beauties. I did not see "The Waltons" when the original show was on the air. But as a retiree I can binge watch them now and see all nine seasons in 6 or so months. Watching Mary Beth and Kami grow from child and pre-teen to womanhood is like watching beautiful flowers grow and bloom on stop action photography. Whoever told any of them that they were not pretty enough for future work must be the same jerks that have come up with the crap that is television now.

[@brookehanley3659]

@@billgrandone3552 Nothing really to do with when they matured. Not saying the others were not, but IMO she was the prettiest always.

[@billgrandone3552]

Well I won't dispute your right to a preference, but when you compare the women in pictures when they all matured, all three girls are beautiful, and age has not changed that. Having met Judy and Mary Beth in person just last April, I can vouch for that and i am proud to have met both of them. Hoping to meet them and the rest of the cast in the near future;

[@timkbt]

I didn’t get into the Waltons until the reruns happened. What a great show and cast. Timeless.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Wonderful show that has stood the test of time

[@judynorton2598]

I’m so happy to hear you found the show later and have been enjoying it.

[@Lori_b36]

John Dayton is a joy to listen to. Thank you Judy

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure.

[@lucillelaurenzi4510]

Hi Judy and John, what a pleasure to have you on this video.I did ❤️ this segment.Great job acting, John.

[@duanebarbic3786]

Wonderful presentation

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@gusakel1143]

Hi Judy and John, what a pleasure to have you on once again it's always a pleasure to hear stories from you both. Thank you to both of you, ALWAYS 😊❤

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@veronica-dn9ro]

Guess in a animated feature people would be able see that truck as yet another character 😄?

[@PhillipCampbell-js3ho]

On Saturday, me and my parents visited Fred Gwynees grave. He played Herman Munster in the Munsters. We payed our respects to him for being laughter to us.

[@judynorton2598]

Nice.

[@dtmlavaca]

John Dayton is such a talented yet humble fellow. It's such a pleasure to listen to him. Judy, you're really shining in this social media format. Once you finish up with the Waltons commentaries, I'd like to see you conduct interviews with some child stars of the 50s, 60s, 70s and maybe even 80s.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

John Dayton is such a pleasure to listen to. You Judy, have the pace and measure to interview all the guests! Great post!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@t.g.remixed]

Thanks Judy!❤🌹❤️

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure.

[@amyfeld]

John Dayton is fascinating. You could have him on every week and I bet he’d have different things to share.

[@movieprod]

Thanks Yes there are many, many other stories, all a blessing to me.

[@ritalafleur4417]

Hi Judy and John, nice seeing more of your views and perspectives on how and what went on during broadcasting. Nice session.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us!

[@ARRAN59]

Thankyou Judy for opening up and being vulnerable and very honest. I very much enjoyed this segment.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for that.

[@NKOTBJovifangirl]

Another great interview!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you!

[@jessicagilbert1974]

Bravo Judy for another awesome episode, I look forward to these every afternoon❤️👍👍

[@judynorton2598]

So happy to hear that.

[@duanebarbic3786]

It's one our favorite parte of the show, comments, questions, and feedback. Have to say to John if your here. Thank you for sharing your wealth of experiences, and memories. Having you as a regular guest is always a memorable experience. Thanks again to Judy for making it happen. 30 minutes is like a CBS special presentation in two parts. I was surprised that you never made it into the prop warehouse but then again I'm Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and have never been to Alcatraz Island,or the Fairmont Hotel. My grandfather even worked there in the 1930s. I did have the opportunity to visit some prop warehouses in West Hollywood 30 years ago my friend worked there as a rental attendant. He always knew the latest movie or TV show coming up because of the set designers coming through renting props. It was very interesting to walk through the warehouse the went from block to block separated by streets. It was like going to a antique, thrift, museum store. So much to look at. He could point out things used for different shows and movies. If they are still there perhaps you might take a walk through you never know what you might recognize. Other than that always enjoy whatever you have lined up

[@LisaLisa-2023]

Hi Duane, como esta? you're lucky you were so proximal to old prop warehouses of Hollywood. That must've been really cool to rummage through 😃 And Me too, I Love seeing John Dayton here with Judy, they are like old College buddies 😁 - and we get to chime in.

[@duanebarbic3786]

@@LisaLisa-2023 muy Bien gracias, it was very cool to see all the props and how some were altered or painted different colors. I was there around the time they were getting ready to do the New Brady Bunch movie. It was also felt like a auction houses with little cubicles filled with many smaller items as if the were going to dress a cluttered bathroom sink counter. I'm guessing those private prop warehouses. Are still there. I haven't been down to Los Angeles in 30 years now. It certainly is nice to hear from John Dayton, and chime in here in the comments. The upside of social media. Can't imagine who Judy has lined up next for her interview segment. Hope your big beautiful city is warming up by now, we are winding down our rainy season here in the west. We still have a few rainy days ahead. Always a pleasure to hear from you.👍

[@judynorton2598]

I did wander around many parts of the studio, but I’m not even sure I knew there was a prop warehouse :)

[@LisaLisa-2023]

@@duanebarbic3786 Buenos dias Duane and Judy! I think but I'm not certain, Judy has Director Ralph Senensky lined up for Thursday!! I can't wait to listen in 🤩 First, we have Producer John Dayton and now perhaps a fantastic interview with Director Senensky. And don't forget Michael McGreevey aka Hobie Shanks. the son of the Writer John McGreevey - Behind the Scenes, props and all Thank you Judy!!

[@duanebarbic3786]

@@LisaLisa-2023 Hope your guess it right, that would be interesting.,there's just no telling who's going to be join Judy next. : )

[@johnadam5179]

Always enjoy your discussions with John Dayton!!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. I always love when John is able to join me.

[@theresacarlson8822]

Always love behind the scenes set stuff

[@judynorton2598]

So glad to hear that.

[@mjperkolator8854]

I think the powers that be didn’t say you had other acting gigs cause they wanted you each to stay in The Walton Family. They knew they had gold!

[@judynorton2598]

That’s sweet of you to say.

[@darkvader7231]

That was amazing, simply brilliant. I felt I was having a one to one discussion with you as these were the type of questions I would have asked if I met you in person and you were coming out with all the answers😍. A fascinating and rivetting segment for me was this one Judy, thank you so much, you never cease to please. Best wishes to you as always from your waltonian superfan from a cool but sunny England😉

[@judynorton2598]

I love that. Thank you so much.

[@chrissimpson1183]

Great interview, I listen to him talk all day...

[@judynorton2598]

Me too :) I love hearing his stories.

[@markboyce6950]

I could listen to John forever. I'm a huge fan and collector of films back into the silent era, and he is like a connection to that time period with the wealth of knowledge he has. The connection to Katharine Hepburn provides fascinating anecdotes as well. Thank you, Judy, for bringing John on again.

[@judynorton2598]

Always a joy to have John join me. He does have wonderful stories. Glad you enjoy them as well.

[@maryg.249]

Thanks again, John and Judy, for sharing your memories and insights. Mary

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure. Thanks for joining us.

[@hollyavillella554]

Once again you two make me smile! I agree, Judy, they should have told you other productions were interested in you as an actress for their shows! Of all the things that are right about The Walton's, Casting gets at least three gold stars because...well, because you all were/are in every way just perfect. Not only were you able to enact Earl's stories, you were able to attract fans to both the characters and yourselves. And, further, as people ~ you all have gone above and beyond by extending friendship to your loving fans, by continuing to represent in every way all that's good about humans ~ the very theme of Mr Hamner's love and admiration for his family! You mentioned that visual authenticity seemed missing from the remake of The Homecoming! There wasnt enough dust, grime, and poverty!! John Boy's room looked like perhaps the best B&B in Staunton, Va or Richmond, certainly not Schuyler ~a backwoods, mountain company town whose only industry folded in the Great Depression! Even the dust smudges on John Boy's overalls (in the original) were artistic, evocative, authentic. Hearing all the names you mentioned in connection with producing the Walton's, I've always wondered who was/is Andy White? His name was featured prominently in the credits. Finally, what I wouldn't give to roam the Prop building John described. The older I get, the more nostalgia wraps its arms around me. I miss my Grandmother's 1940s wallpaper, carpet, linoleum, barkcloth drapes, and furniture. She had a few decor items like the Walton's parrot! Thank you John and Judy! You make the world a better place by being you! Much love to Walton's everywhere!❤🙏🕊️

[@judynorton2598]

You always have the sweetest things to say. Thank you so much. Andy White came on board as a story editor and writer in Season 4, then also as a Producer from Season 4 through Season 6.

[@hollyavillella554]

@@judynorton2598 ❤️

[@gregusjay]

Another fun day with John Dayton ! Also great info on the props and stuff ..i really dig the behind the scenes stuff . .i didnt see the prop house at Warner brothers in my tour, but i did see the prop warehouse at Universal studios in the 1970s. John is right its mind boggling. All the furniture and different wall panels ..wow ! Id love to spend a month snooping through all that stuff..trying to remember where i could have seen it ..i did notice in a laverne and shirley episode, Lenny and Squiggy were re-using the Brady bunch boy's bunk bed..and some of their pictures on the wall. Lol.. thanks John and Judy ! Great info again . .you were a heart throb Judy ! Still are !! ❤

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed our chat. Thank you for joining us and for your kind comments.

[@gregoryrizer]

Oh Judy this was an outstanding episode I so much enjoyed it I learned a lot and had a few good laughs . Judy your talent radiates off of you God bless you and your family with love and happiness.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@LeeSeneca]

I love it when guests come on. I learn so much. I learn from questions as well, but the conversation with guests seems to spark memories between you. I feel like I am a fly on the wall listening intently as I get the inside scoop.

[@judynorton2598]

I love that analogy. Thank you.

[@charlessmith5321]

I love listening to John and his recollection of the production days of The Waltons. He is such a pleasure to listen to. You made a comment on the remake of The Homecoming not having the same period feel of the original. I 110 percent agree with you. The inside of the store was much more modern looking than it should have been. It was more like the fifties. The Walton house was way too modern looking for the time. John Boy's room looked more like the sixties and a nice fireplace in it. What a stark difference. Also the church was too fancy for the rural area and times too. It all made for a lovely picture and heartwarming show which I did like but it wasn't even close to the original Homecoming. The original made you feel like you were in a rural area and it felt like you were transported to the thirties. The remake felt more like the house was in a more modern neighborhood. I have said it once and I will say it over and over again. The original Homecoming was a special show that created a special feeling and no matter what you do it can't be duplicated which is why it should be left alone. It stands on its own. With all of that being said I did truly enjoy the new Homecoming but it wasn't The Homecoming. It should have been called something else.

[@hollyavillella554]

Well said! Something very special about the original The Homecoming: magical!❤

[@judynorton2598]

Our original Art Dept did such an amazing job. They so beautifully created the time period and sense of a small rural area at that time. Glad it spoke to you as well.

[@ToneyDaleWanamaker]

Love the conversation here. Really informative and fun stuff!!!!!!!!

[@judynorton2598]

So glad!

[@lauriesue2244]

John, always a delightful guest! Love also his “old Hollywood“ stories. Please keep him returning regularly.

[@judynorton2598]

Happy to hear that. I always love having John join me.

[@julieann5196]

Thanks Judy and John for sharing part 2. I enjoyed it a lot.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad. Thank you.

[@melaniethies379]

Hi Judy it was so good to see you and John and listen to what you were talking about the different episodes

[@judynorton2598]

Happy to hear that.

[@russellmacneil8591]

John Dayton sure knows his business. Great that you have him as a resource for your channel Judy! Just re-watched the episode from season 1 with Sissy Spacek, think it was #23, but can't remember the title of it to save my life though. Sissy & Richard did a great job and played their roles well I thought. Just saying hey and keep up the great reporting.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed our chat. The Townie was the episode with Sissy Spacek from Season 1 and The Odyssey was the one in Season 2.

[@russellmacneil8591]

Thank you for adding the title names for both episodes Judy. Your 5-star top notch on this channel to make the time for all the fans.

[@qiajenaehamilton6397]

Sooo delightful. I always enjoy his visits! Thanks Ms. Norton!

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure.

[@italiad1013]

MONDAY JUDY …AMONG MANY OTHER THINGS THE GREATEST MVP OF BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you :)

[@dougmorris9317]

This was so much fun, it sure takes me back. I was 10-11 when the show started, grew up watching it Thursday nights all those years. I had moved out and was in college for the ninth season, now I'm 62 and realizing I haven’t gotten around to seeing it! Well, I'm recently retired and watching the first season on Freevee, so I'll get there! Thanks for another great video, Judy! 😊

[@judynorton2598]

Awesome! Me too - making my way through shows I haven’t seen in forever!

[@Angela-ho4qx]

Hi Judy and John, it is always so interesting and amazing to listen to. He is a wealth of knowledge and details. So great to hear all these great stories and anecdotes about Hollywood history and golden days gone by… Thank you for having John on and all the wonderful memories ❤️

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for joining us. John really does have so many wonderful stories.

[@sheilabradley2892]

Thanks, Judy! Always fun to hear from John. The back and forth between the two of you is so natural and so interesting. Like having coffee with two friends instead of a stuffy, formal interview. ❤

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethhjenkins6172]

This was very interesting. Thanks for putting out Part Two of your interview with John. I learned a lot from this. Thanks you, Judy.

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure. Thanks for joining us.

[@robertshawiv1513]

Great job you two. I could listen to you two talk forever with the stories that you two have. Thank you both. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@judynorton2598]

Happy to hear that. Always a pleasure to have John join me.

[@susanna3]

Great conversation between you two Judy! John seems like such a great down to earth guy!!❤

[@judynorton2598]

John is great :). Thanks for joining us.

[@cadeevans4623]

another great segment to enjoy and learn some new things thanks yall

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure. Thanks for joining us.

[@cadeevans4623]

Awesome happy to be joining yall

[@LisaLisa-2023]

*Hi John Dayton!!* you and Judy are a dynamic duo! There isn't one segment with you in it, that isn't filled with precious memories, laughter, and amazing story-telling. Always remember your funny and intricate details and those of your beloved friend Katherine Hepburn. Please come by as often as Judy's and your schedule allows. please. 😁🤩

[@judynorton2598]

It’s always a treat for me when John joins me - glad so many of you are also enjoying these.

[@wardarcade7452]

Fascinating about how the Warner Brothers Prop Warehouse had ZILLIONS of vintage items ready to be used for the show at any moment. Yeah, now I wonder if those old cans that Jim-Bob knocked over might very well have STILL contained tomatoes,etc. BTW, at DisneyWorld in Florida one can see BOTH halves of the airplane where Rick and Ilsa said goodbye in 'Casablanca' due to it having been sawed in half at some point but then each half traced and brought to the park. Oh, and speaking of fave props, it should be noted that when 'The Addams Family' was ending, the crew took it upon themselves to 'commandeer' Morticia's wicker chair and presented it to Carolyn Jones who proudly displayed it in her own bedroom to the end of her life!

[@movieprod]

If you listen closely those cans were hollow...empty, if I recall it took a couple tries for David as the cans were so light and unstable...great fun!

[@wardarcade7452]

@@movieprodThat's an amazing canned inside scoop! Thanks for clarifying my earlier misconception and (and thanks for reading my post and replying to it)!

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for sharing that extra info. And thanks for joining us for this chat.

[@TheFilm2011]

It's always interesting to see John come back, hope to see more of him in your segments. Behind the scenes stuff are always interesting to us all. My thoughts. Thank you for this segment.

[@judynorton2598]

Love when John can join me. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@user-im9jc8fi6h]

Hi Judy and John, thank you for the great interview, very interesting information. :)

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@yoshiyekimura8561]

The scary thing is Kami is older than Michael and Ralph when they started playing Elizabeth’s parents. Now I feel old.

[@kellybreedlove4960]

Actually what's really scary is she is currently 58. Ellen Cirby (grandma) was 60 when The Walton's started. Better comparison. Michael Learned was only 32 when it started and Ralph Waite was just 44

[@kellybreedlove4960]

Corby 😂 gotta love auto correct

[@judynorton2598]

How time flies :)

[@lmdmn1645]

Ralph and Ellen looked older than they actually were.

[@lisadieter-burns]

I always enjoy your discussions with John. It feels like we are all just hanging out. Great topics as always. Looking forward to his next visit. 😊

[@judynorton2598]

We are just hanging out :). Love having John as a guest.

[@DawnBenchley-gt6hu]

John is so awesome

[@judynorton2598]

Happy you feel that way too :)

[@Allnightexplor]

Judy, another great video. Wow, still watching the show and talking about it when I am 60 and older than Ellen when she started on the show. Little House might be the only other show like the Waltons.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed this.

[@dewanes3180]

Great episode and Judy you were and are still more beautiful than any of those night time soap actors.

[@judynorton2598]

Very kind of you to say.

[@mjperkolator8854]

The Waltons was totally believable. So many shows in the 60s and 70s were not even close……I still watched them but Waltons seemed real that’s why us older people love watching your channel. It’s strange realizing the house wasn’t a real house and so many other things being brought out but it’s not disappointing so much just opened our eyes. I once binged watched the entire 9 seasons! Haha it was fun and dint take only a couple of weeks.

[@judynorton2598]

Happy to hear that. Thank you.

[@movieprod]

Well...if my mother was alive to see this she would have said I looked like a slob with that dumb shirt! I really enjoyed this segment!

[@LisaLisa-2023]

*John Dayton!!* So good to see you. Everyone just loves it when you're chatting away with Judy, doesn't matter even if you were clad in a dumb shirt lol I / WE really enjoyed this segment. Ever since you told us about your cameos on The Waltons, I keep seeing you as the young classical pianist with a mass of curly hair interrupting Professor (Dean Jagger). That was great! you played classical so well! 🤩🤩

[@judynorton2598]

I don’t think it’s a dumb shirt - blue is indeed your color :)

[@RhiaDance75]

Another great episode! Love it. I loved it when you were talking about props. I love props. How amazing would it be to visit the prop house. I'd never be seen again because I'd get lost in there! That got me thinking in my personal life. I know what my problem is... I'm a reincarnated prop master, but in. my. own. home hahahha I could listen to you & John & really, anyone you have on the episodes. The books you all could write together. Amazing. Thanks again for another wonderful episode.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed our chat.

[@bambijimper]

Hello! I loved when you have John with you. So very interesting and informative. We both giggled at the end with regards to the Walton Christmas album.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us for the fun.

[@LisaLisa-2023]

That was hilarious! about the Christmas Album, I think many of the cast, of course Judy and Jon Walmsley could all sing very well. Michael Learned too! and Eric Scott (with Mr Godsey!!)

[@jaclynalley809]

Im really enjoying these segments with John! thanks Judy

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you like them!

[@MYB_004]

I enjoy watching Judy’s chats so much.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@michaelhayes1340]

Great part 1 and 2 information

[@judynorton2598]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@Curly34584]

Great interview 👍 Tks

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure.

[@DaveFlood-r6z]

Thanks sooo much Judy,I was a painter and vynal hanger for 47 yrs. I like when you talk about props and I want to say you talk about decorating. In the homecoming everything was to clean,they didn't make everything worn looking like the show making it look real or worn looking. They didn't have paint back then they had calsamine and my wife says she wasn't liking the newer shows cause people were gone ,I like all shows because you just go with the changes. I feel bad for you wanting to go on with your career but the type casting thing got in the way,I feel like just charge in there and some how you can get many different jobs and characters, you guys were absolutely incredible. I wish it would have helped for you saying screw you Hollywood get over this type casting thing and find me work I'm well worth it ,and you share are.😊

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for all your great input and your kind compliments.

[@billgrandone3552]

That made for a very interesting time. Thank you Judy and John. I am so glad that all of the kids seemed to have survived the post child star years without tragedy. i know there were some bad times and marrage difficulty, but heck, where is it written that people in the movie or TV industry are somehow inoculated from the misfortunes of life? I do wish the show would have continued. Some like Ben and Cindy and possibly Elizabeth would have stayed on the mountain. You, Erin, and Jim Bob would be close by, maybe in Richmond or Charlottesville. And John and Richard would be out and about in the world as John gave up the bar to write music in Nashville and Hollywood. So the stories would not necessarily take place on the mountain, but each person would star in and episode or part of one where they are located. Oh, I have to tell you, after that great interview with Michael O'Keefe, I watched "The Great Santini" and he was terriffic. But now he is imitatiing my life. There is a scene in the movie where his charater turns 18 and his father lets him get drunk on martinis until he passes out. They then go home to where a birthday party is waiting for him but his dad is carrying him to bed. The rest of he family is not pleased My brother in law, second cousin, and uncle did the same thing to me when I was nineteen. My cousin owned a bar and I and my brother went up before hours on Sunday to get some crushed ice that he sold.. I had a couple of beers when my uncle came through the door and my cousin asked him why he was here. Uncle Jim said he came for my nineteenth birthday. My cousin Stan lined up nineteen glasses of beer on the bar and told me to go for it. I was working on my third when he did that but i managed to get down ten more before the phone rang. It was my sister wondering why it was taking two hours to get some ice.. They snuck me into the house but I still had to make an appearance at the dinner table where my four year old nephew ratted me out because i must have reeked from beer. Needless to say everyone involved caught a stiff ration of Holy Hell from my mother. Pass this on to Michael if you would . he might get a laugh or two.

[@judynorton2598]

Oh no! Quite the birthday event :). Happy to hear you would have enjoyed the Waltons continuing on.

[@aliciatweten4885]

Very interesting. Thanks Judy!!❤😊

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shyman99]

A disadvantage of being a young actor in a period show is that fun field trips were limited. Had you been cast as Marcia on the Brady Bunch instead you would have had fun trips to Hawaii & an amusement park in Ohio. But the stability you had with the Waltons allowed you to develop solid relationships with cast mates that have spanned a lifetime. Compare that with the relationships between the Brady kids or the Partridge Family kids and those have not been so positive!

[@judynorton2598]

Good points :). Fortunately, work has still given the opportunity to do a lot of traveling. So no complaints on that front.

[@LisaLisa-2023]

That was a very interesting point Shyman99. You always make such titillating points! Judy and her castmates were blessed to have cultivated such enduring friendships in this industry. Almost hard to believe, until we saw and heard it from Judy here.

[@royalwolf5684]

Hi Judy just watched the search episode what a great show that was

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed that episode.

[@garymaccarone1730]

I love these episodes with John Dayton. So much wonderful perspective!! Also, I can totally see you and Mary as the new Baldwin Sisters!! ❤ Wasn't Kami in the short-lived series "Me and the Chimp" with the late Ted Bessell? I should look it up.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you had fun with this one. Mary and I would have had a blast being the Baldwin Sisters :). Yes, Kami did do Me and the Chimp.

[@LisaLisa-2023]

@@judynorton2598 HAHAHAHA I almost forgot you said that. Yes the current Baldwin sisters, being such gifted performers, you could take on so many roles.

[@ArleneBaker-nt7ln]

What a marvelous interview Judy. Second time viewing. Thanks so much. Very informative and interesting

[@judynorton2598]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@shannonmanley9217]

Another Great Video. waiting for part 3 with John. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for watching!

[@shannonmanley9217]

@@judynorton2598 yvw!!! Judy.

[@1SeanBond]

Appreciated this one Judy! Nice job and now we learned alot more Ty So very much!⚘ Luv&Peace friend! 💛✌🏼🙏💫

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Such a nice natural conversation

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. Always great to have John as a guest.

[@PhillipCampbell-js3ho]

On Saturday, me and my parents met Jose Canseco. HE PLAYED BASEBALL IN THE 1980S WITH THE OAKLAND ATHLETICS. I GOT HIS AUTOGRAPH AND HE WANTED TO TAKE A PICTURE WITH ME IN THE MALL IN MARYLAND.

[@megfuchs9425]

What a wonderful memory for you!

[@judynorton2598]

Wow. How cool.

[@user-wf6fw5ul9w]

Thanks Judy, Kami was in a show that was canceled right before they started filming The Waltons called Me and the Chimp. I don't remember ever watching it but have seen chips from it and think I would have enjoyed it. I thinking while listening to you and John if could go back in time, was there anything from the show you would change. I know there would a least 4 or 5 things I would change. The first the episode where you learn Curt us still alive would have never happened. Second I would not have ended the show after the 9th season. In the movie specials from the 90's Erin would have still been married, divorce was not that common in the 60's has it is today and I would have have included John Curtis and Ben and Cindy's two children. As always take care, stay safe and God Bless.

[@movieprod]

Kami holds a very special place in my heart, she was a neighbor in Toluca Lake and her Mom and Dad were just great as well as her brother Jeff....fine actor, lovely kid. As far as changing anything on the show...I wouldn't have changed a single moment, not one!

[@judynorton2598]

I understand. Some choices weren’t as well received. I agree with some of your thoughts :)

[@m.e.d.7997]

You were all such great childhood actors. Lovely to see and look back on because child actors are far fewer these days but not the caliber of young actors that once were.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you, we were at the beginning of a transition of child actors being more prominent as part of ensemble casts.

[@victorbuhler-tw6gh]

Judy, the first print dress that Michael Learned wore for the first press pictures was actually worn by Vera Miles in 'The FBI Story' in 1959. It hung there for about 12 years. Judy, I kept telling Earl he should do a conclusion. I know that the 9th season Earl suggested they change the name to "The Young Waltons". But CBS said no. They said: see if you can get Ralph back for the last season. 'The Revel' was like a conclusion to a certain extent. I think the best episode Scott did was 'The Threshold' about television. I hope you talk to him about that one. I have heard of Pam Polifroni because she cast a lot of CBS shows. Ethel Winant did also. Ethel wanted Michael and Fred Silverman did not.

[@judynorton2598]

It’s always fun to see costumes appear on different shows. Too bad they didn’t choose to go forward with a spinoff of The Young Waltons :)

[@marikaybatina3022]

Another great video! I absolutely love the exterior and interior of Godsey's Mercantile. Looks so 1930's. Thanks for discussing. I just saw The Revel. I remember you discussing it in prior videos. Scott Hamner wrote some wonderful episodes - talented like his dad. It seemed to me that he knew it would be the last episode. The wonderful dialog is written with that in mind. You are beautiful inside and out! Would LOVE to see you and Richard as the grandparents or you and Mary as the Balwin sisters! Sorry for all the disjointed comments but you and John discussed so many wonderful topics again. Bless you both. 😊❤😅

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed our chat. Yes, so much to talk about :)

[@cheryl2962]

Good Show., As Usual

[@judynorton2598]

Yay! Thanks.

[@ironsidefan]

Hi again, hon! The following I culled from two previous comments I made on previous segments of your channel: All the vehicles were provided for use on The Waltons by a place in Buena Park owned by two brothers with the last name of Brueker. The place was originally named Movie World: Cars Of Stars And Planes Of Fame. The brothers also supplied all the vehicles seen on Happy Days. They acquired quite a unique collection of various vehicles as well as television and movie props over the years their enterprise was in operation. Among the most esoteric items they had on display in glass cases early on were the very last pair of custom created foam rubber pointed ear makeup appliances worn by the now late actor, Leonard Nimoy in portraying the character of Mister Spock in the very last scene ever filmed of the original Star Trek science fiction television series. They also had the 14 foot long largest filming miniature of the fictional nuclear powered futuristic submarine the Seaview from the Irwin Allen television series Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea. They had a few more miniatures from classic films starring the late great John Wayne. Among their more iconic original vehicles they had Big Ed Daddy Roth’s Rat Fink Car which could actually be driven all though it was electrically powered by batteries. In the latter years of their venue’s existence they closed down the Planes Of Fame portion of the facilities, and completely reconfigured their Cars Of The Stars into a diorama type thematic approach to displaying their most recognizable vehicles and props. Among their most famous vehicles was the black “49 Mercury coupe James Dean drove in the landmark film Rebel Without A Cause. They also had on display the original costume MGM created to depict the most famous fictional robot of all time, Robby The Robot in the equally landmark motion picture Forbidden Planet. Focusing specifically on that old green truck mentioned that was the mainstay vehicle of the Waltons TV series: the Brueker Brothers Movieworld supplied Lorimar a 1929 Ford AA (Double “A”) One Ton Commercial Fleet Type Pick Up. Ford contracted with outside custom shops for their fleet customers which included cities as well as big and small companies along with corporations to build whatever type of bodies were required on Ford’s AAs (Double “A”s) which consisted of a beefier Model A chassis with a dualie rear axle fitted with two heavy duty tires on two bud wheels on either end of that axle, a set of two more of the same wheels and tires - one at either end of the front steerable axle, a higher torc compression tuned Model A engine, a full front end “clip” which means the entire front end exterior - including fenders, running boards, engine cowl with dual side opening center hinged hood, radiator, and headlights, and a full dashboard along with a front floorboard fitted with standard controls - i. e. steering wheel,gas, brake, and clutch peddles as well as a manual transmission shifter. That all was what Ford built, then turned over to whichever custom shop they were contracting with. That entire base setup I just described was then fitted out by those shops with various types of custom bodies. That one ton pickup on the show was among several of those bodies which included police paddy wagons, hospital ambulances, post office delivery vans, milk deliver vans, wreckers for hauling other vehicles, moving vans - they were the backbone of industry on many levels. So it made perfect sense that John Walton as a carpenter and such would have an example of Ford’s heavy duty line of trucks for his type of work! Hope you enjoyed learning that bit of background on the Waltons’ family vehicle!

[@judynorton2598]

Wow - thank you for all that additional detailed information.

[@ironsidefan]

Glad I could help!!!

[@hpTauber]

John did great job of interviewing Judy. In all seriousness... I appreciated this segment. It felt a bit more substantive from a (“This is how I felt!) standpoint. In other words, it felt like a little deeper dive. Refreshing to me.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@froggy821]

Bravo 👏

[@LisaLisa-2023]

*Hi Froggy!!!* 🐸 It is such a treat indeedy when John Dayton is in town. And last week, it was Ralph Senensky!! We are definitely getting a lot of behind-the-scenes stories with Judy's friends. I was telling DarkVader, that I've been having somnolence problems, and when I want to post, everyone is asleep. I've been looking for you whenever I'm watching Judy's show. Knowing you have been very comforting Froggy. 💚💚💚 I think Ralph Senensky's segment with Judy will be on This Thursday per Judy if Im correct.

[@LisaLisa-2023]

PS It's not easy to find old friend's posts here, because Judy has tons of posts. It is wonderful to see you! And much praise to your Chemistry PhD scholar 😁👍

[@froggy821]

@LisaLisa-2023 Lisa! Hope things are well! So glad you found the post. 🤞 for Jon's higher education search. ❤️🐸

[@LisaLisa-2023]

@@froggy821 Froggy! 🐸📚 I always look for a sighting of you 🥲- Sometimes it's hard to scroll or read that much because there are tons of posts & my eyes start to drift- since post-covid, my normal lovely sleeping pattern has been disrupted. There was a time when we were both online at the same time! That's always a good feeling. Hoping Judy might do a Live show one day and if she does, We all gotta meet up. Froggy 😁💚

[@froggy821]

@LisaLisa-2023 A live show! Sounds lovely to meeeeee! Remember wayyy back when.....Judy did the live??????? I forget what it was......a contest of sorts with Little House??? Were you there? I'd forgotten till I read your post. I miss our chats as well!!!! ❤️🐸

[@WhisperingPinesHomestead]

Oh thank you - this answered my question about set decorating and props☺️ I’m fascinated with the set, especially the kitchen and have sourced some of the items from the show - the Metlox Rooster salt cellar always on the counter or wood stove, and vintage Fels-Naptha box, etc.☺️☺️

[@judynorton2598]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cleomarmorosini7828]

0i, Judy ❤eu desejo que todos vocês estejam bem ❤Brasil.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. I am well.

[@jons.6216]

Speaking of Kami Cotler, Judy - I was watching a video about short lived TV series in the 70s and she was actually in the Ted Bessell comedy "Me and the Chimp"! Haha! Imagine how the Waltons would have been different if that series succeeded!

[@judynorton2598]

We were lucky she wasn’t already under contract on another show.

[@cleomarmorosini7828]

A família Walton,poderia voltar,o mundo ia melhorar.

[@judynorton2598]

It would be nice if more families could be like the Waltons.

[@peaceshepherding529]

Studio “executives” were utterly disrespectful, cowardly, etc., in not telling the cast & perhaps crew too of the plans to end the series OR to continue with movies AND in not giving you all a caring gathering to honor your longstanding commitment and teamwork - on which the studio obviously relied and greatly benefitted! You’ve all created your lives a new for decades. But destructive choices and absence of standards remain that. Thanks for all the caring choices we’ve benefitted from, from all of you. ~With new deliveries here, twice a week!

[@judynorton2598]

I appreciate your indignation on our behalf. Always great to have champions in one’s corner. 🥰

[@peaceshepherding529]

@@judynorton2598 💌Thanks. I’m glad bearing witness does some good. Surely, the indignation of many. 🕊️ (…And I won’t call you, Shirley..)🎈

[@CrestwoodRocks]

Great set of topics this segment

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@CrestwoodRocks]

@@judynorton2598 blesses

[@larrydemaar409]

I would think that Lorimar would not allow their actors to appear on other shows. The props department must have been interesting at that time.

[@judynorton2598]

Wish I’d had a chance to tour the prop dept.

[@tcvan-nm2fx]

In my opinion Judy, you were never "not pretty enough" for any role.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you very much.

[@sside8]

I think you would've been great at the nighttime soap operas like Dynasty or Falcon Crest. You already had all that dramatic experience from working on the Waltons to fall back on.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@jocelyngrimm3850]

Super segment. I would love to know the name of the pattern on the couch and rocking chair in The Day of Infamy. Beautiful blue floral. Years ago an interior decorator I hired couldn't find it. Who designed that particular set? Wonderful to have one piece of furniture with that design. Enjoyable and informative segment. Thank you once again.

[@judynorton2598]

It would be interesting to know if the Art Dept even knew the pattern on that furniture. If they were sourced from Warner Bros stock, they likely fit the period and look and were pulled and whoever made that decision might not have known the name of the pattern.

[@megfuchs9425]

Ralph was not in season nine. I always wondered why. Do either of you know the reason ? Thanks for doing these talks John and Judy!

[@judynorton2598]

Ralph was in about 8 episodes in Season 9. My understanding was that he wanted to do a limited commitment to the season to allow more time to work on other projects.

[@megfuchs9425]

@@judynorton2598 Thanks for the info Judy!

[@ladyk63200]

Hello Judy and John!! Another great episode. Thank you so much! I'm wondering how they can cut a whole album and put your pictures on the front without consulting you, or the studio would not be a legal issue there? I loved seeing you in the episode of the Graduation! Thank you John for pointing yourself out! You both are wonderful for taking time to share. Thank you

[@movieprod]

Thank you so much.

[@judynorton2598]

Great question - I guess they owned the rights to our images as The Walton characters.

[@sweetfreddie]

I really enjoy these interviews and you do a great job with them. Just a thought, if you were to tell us who you were going to interview ahead of time we could submit our questions to you to possibly ask them.

[@judynorton2598]

I’ll try to remember to do that. Thanks.

[@rogertemple7193]

I noticed that on the tv shows back in the 70's the main cast members of the shows rarely acted in anything else outside of the series. 🇺🇲📺🤠📺🇺🇲

[@judynorton2598]

The shooting schedules were so long, and all shows filmed on the same schedule. Now I’m not sure what the shoot schedules are.

[@westvalley411]

John and Judy, I am amazed at the number of guest stars who were on Twilight Zone. I wonder if Ralph S and Earl cherry picked talent from their having scripts accepted on multiple shows. How does it work between them and the shows casting director? Thank you for a wonderful interview!

[@judynorton2598]

Ralph talks about that in Pt 2 of our conversation. A collaboration between director and casting director and producers.

[@DeSilva02]

Wasn’t Olivia supposed to have been 16 when she married? And John was supposed to have been 22? Or at least I remember hearing a reference to that in one of the episodes. Great interview with John!

[@judynorton2598]

I know in The Homecoming Olivia talked about her being underage, but I can’t recall how old.

[@sharinarena]

Hi Judy and John I like hearing about the Walton’s I remember miss Emily and Miss Mamie bolewn sister

[@judynorton2598]

Hi! Thanks for watching.

[@m.e.d.7997]

You look good Judy. Hair looks au Natural. Looks Fab.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@LisaLisa-2023]

@@judynorton2598 Yes I agree - Judy's hair looks very natural - and the color is beautiful. Judy could wear any or no color and it would just cascade radiantly. and don't forget how stunning Judy looks in Black (I say this a lot - lol) 😍👍

[@m.e.d.7997]

@@LisaLisa-2023 she seems to have an ashy tone to her hair. I do too so I get it. Looks really natural on her

[@jrcriner6542]

Hello John. You and I were messaging some time ago about an episode where David Harper seemed to be called from behind the camera and he ran off set as if he wasn’t supposed to be there. The episode was when John and Olivia were going on an anniversary trip and everyone was gathered around them at the car. I can’t remember the name of the episode though but he’s obviously called by someone to get out of the shot

[@jrcriner6542]

I think it was season 2 the Honeymoon

[@jrcriner6542]

Judy I was told many times over the years that my mothers mother was 13 when she got married. My grandfather was 14 or 15 and they were chopping cotton one day and on their lunch break went to a preacher and got married. She had 7 children and my mother was the youngest. I think it was pretty common for that time period because I’ve known many elderly people who talked about getting married very young and those marriages lasted a lifetime.

[@judynorton2598]

How interesting. I wonder if it was everywhere, or in more rural areas? I have heard that back in history young men were soldiers and led armies from very early ages.

[@brookehanley3659]

Ike’s store was so authentic 1930’s. It was incredibly done. The cans looked authentic. The whole store.

[@judynorton2598]

We really had a wonderful Art Dept, set decorators etc.

[@cleomarmorosini7828]

Não importa o tempo,amo vcs,por favor manda abraço para mamãe Olívia e todos vcs❤

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@elizabethharrison7306]

Hi Judy THE Waltons Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖 You tube video channel Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖🎶

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.