The Waltons - Patsy Brimmer (Debbie Gunn) Part 2 - Behind the Scenes with Judy Norton

[@amyfeld]

She’s delightful.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for your kind comment and for watching :)

[@judynorton2598]

She is indeed!

[@waltonsfan7257]

Debbie you look great and sound like a nice sweet person. Thanks for sharing your story and god bless you and your family

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness! God Bless you as well :)

[@debbiegreenough8135]

6:25 😅 a sreen test with Gary Coleman 😊 what you talking about Willis,,, i remember he'd say that at the funniest time's sounds like fun Debbie and good video judy.

[@DebbieTGunn]

I'll never forget it! Thank you for watching :)

[@debbiegreenough8135]

@@DebbieTGunn yes" it's a fun video I'm watching now Part one-- around 28:38 your remembering yogurt and you and Judy are having fun great video to watch ⌚👍🦋.

[@michaelcdavis7047]

Judy, I have written this before but I want to reiterate how much you have grown in your interviewing skills. You don't interrupt your guests and you don't make the show about you, rather you have a genuine interest when they speak to you.I have also noticed that you and your fellow colleagues who were child actors came from strong nuclear families and avoided the pitfalls that are common among other youth in the business. Debbie, you are so enlightening about the way an actor gets a role and I saw for myself the pressures put on young ballet students. Best wishes.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Judy was very kind to let me pour memories from over 45 yrs ago. The details came flowing out for the first time as I kept much to myself and carried on with life.

[@michaelcdavis7047]

Debbie, my late aunt lived in London and my cousin would visit from Dublin and she would take her out for high tea.Also, we would get boxes of Roses chocolate every Christmas from Ireland. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. I enjoy hearing my guests stories.

[@sallygriffin7294]

The world does crave and need The Waltons and shows like it as you said, Debbie. Thank you Judy for continuing to host these podcasts and particularly the interviews 50 years after the start of the series. I am just about to start my 3rd cycle through all the episodes and specials which takes the best part of a year, and I shall enjoy thinking about the podcasts on this cycle through, having watched them all so far. I used to think I was a unique obsessed Waltons fan until I came on here and discovered there are so many!! Mary Ellen is still my favourite character and you played her strength and vulnerabilty so convincingly.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much. Enjoy your next cycle through :)

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you Sally for watching ! How fun to go back through the series! Sounds like a good tradition :)

[@sallygriffin7294]

@@DebbieTGunn I was given box sets of The Waltons, 10 series plus specials by my husband some years ago and I thought it might turn me into a couch potato so I only allowed myself to watch while cycling! : ) I also started out in Fringe Theatre, Film and TV after university but switched to teaching when my children reached school age. I was cast in a film as juvenile lead, when auditioning for a minor role, to support working in Fringe theatre. I left the theatre company mid rehearsals, which looking back was awful, being lured by a main role in a film. The process was not pleasant for many reasons, and I think my performance was poor, as was the directing, but I learned a lot being on set every day. I had a much better experience next as a very minor recurring character in a TV series, so they wrote my character a bigger part for the subsequent series, not realising that meantime I had taken my first full time eaching post, ( they then changed the character name for another actor to play it) and I became an educationalist like Kami. I directed thousands of students in many big productions, one even made it to The Royal National Theatre, something that might not have happened staying in the industry. Now retired I paint, write, dance, sew and wrangle grandchildren. So interesting to hear your story in the industry and how you emerged as a photographer. You come across as a lovely person!

[@chrisstephens5310]

thank you Judy for the great history all love your friend from east of the ATL

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@melaniethies379]

Loved listening to you and Debbie

[@judynorton2598]

Happy to hear that.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@nitashadow2860]

She has had a wonderful opportunity to see and do so many things with lots of wonderful people in life.hi from lutz Florida USA

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed our visit.

[@megfuchs9425]

I am so glad you are happy with your life! You are a wise woman and.seem to be such a sweetheart! Judy, same to you! You both make my heart happy!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching! There are a lot of seasons of ups and downs, however, I am happy to come through them and to reflect on the goodness that's been given to me. You are very kind!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@lorraineb.4698]

I read that Melissa Sue Anderson was told at the time she auditioned for Mary’ on Little House that she needed to look thinner because she did not look like thin enough to be a Prairie girl. And ‘Mary’ did always look thin as a young girl on the show.

[@DebbieTGunn]

I never knew that but can believe it! Thank you for watching :)

[@lorraineb.4698]

@@DebbieTGunn It may have been after the role was given to her but she did her part in keeping thin

[@judynorton2598]

Unfortunately I think it is far more common than it should be.

[@kc0lif]

great interview thanks.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sonyamilamrollins6698]

I am binge watching The Walton's...again! Oh how I love The Walton's. Your fan from Alabama.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@stacystoltz8722]

Judy sweet People totalkto Wow

[@stacystoltz8722]

Love it

[@nancyanne5337]

Judy and Debbie what a lovely interview I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Thank you so much for sharing so much with all of your fans.❤

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch :)

[@nancyanne5337]

@@DebbieTGunn the Lord's richest blessings to you dear sister in Christ!

[@nancyanne5337]

@@judynorton2598 you bet

[@shawneaton4029]

Her story of leaving the industry reminds me of someone we know, doesn't it? Personally, my dance teacher wanted me to keep coming to class and always praised my "ability"...but I hated it, especially tap. I often (!) wonder what would've happened if I'd taken Barbara up on her most generous offer. I was afraid of leaving my friends. I could say so much on this, but it's really for someone else's eyes and ears...if ever. Great interview, Judy!

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us.

[@shyman99]

Growing up is an awkward experience as is without the added pressure of being on auditions where you are physically evaluated. My heart goes out to those children who were forever tainted from those experiences. Thank you so much Debbie for the insight.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch :)

[@judynorton2598]

It’s a wonderful and challenging business to be in - especially as a child.

[@LisaLisa-2023]

@@judynorton2598 Hi Judy, Shyman99 brought up a significant point about childhood stardom. Now I have to go back and retrieve that "ASK JUDY" segment where you expanded on the "PROS AND CONS" of being a child actor. I am catching up on some of your recent guest videos - this last one with Debbie Gunn was so normal :*) I say normal because We often forget as fans that Debbie and You (outside of being stars) are normal too. :D I have more to say to Debbie on a separate post, but it was a lot to take in and I just wanted to comment a bit within Shyman's thread for now. Thank you to ALL.

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Great 2nd part of her memories!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@lisadieter-burns]

It seems like the kindest people are actors on the Walton's (cast and guests). I think LA actors get a bad rap due to the ones who make the news (in a not good way). You and your guests are inspiring to me in your immense kindness, openness, and the unglamorous hard work it takes to be on a successful series.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. We appreciate that. I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way. You are correct in that - What we hear through the media doesn’t properly represent the majority.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching :)

[@joanngilbertson7423]

❤thank you so much ❤

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure.

[@jeannettegosselin-un1mp]

Yes, the world does crave these wonderful family shows. Can’t find any anymore. But still watching the Waltons on tv.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Hope it stays on forever! Thank you for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much for continuing to watch.

[@dawnbenchley7237]

To do what's in your heart is most important in life.

[@DebbieTGunn]

and hold onto it, even in the storms :) Thank you for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

So true.

[@1burnman]

Great interview thanks Judy another great video

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us.

[@kristinfinke5844]

I loved her as Patsy Brimmer, a beautiful girl, then and now!

[@judynorton2598]

Absolutely

[@stacystoltz8722]

So Cute Debbie and Judy

[@phillipcampbell6279]

Earl had good ears for hearing good talent for the show to last all those years.

[@kristinfinke5844]

It was great hearing from Debbie personally.....what a true sweetheart. I love her "bubbly-ness"!

[@judynorton2598]

She’s a real sweetheart

[@stacystoltz8722]

I grow up with Walton show ontv at this time wow Godloveyou much

[@stacystoltz8722]

Stay well Judy Smile is Nice on Your Channel Wow

[@DeeGavaldon]

Thanks for sharing this video. So informative about the audition process.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Big_Daddy_CorkUSMC]

I have the entire collection. I've watched them countless times every one of them. I don't know which one is my favorite. I was thinking about this today. There's somebody good ones that it's impossible to have a favorite. Today was watching the one with the teacher it was not mean but stern and how she opened up Have certain time and she ate with the family and stuff. So touching and heartwarming. I don't think there's another show on TV that had the special magic that the Waltons had. I remember we would watch it every week in the '70s with my family. Now I watch it and wish so much that The world was still like this. It hurts me it does that the world has changed a lot and I don't like it at all. I use the waltons as my comfort show. When I'm feeling down or afraid even the things going on I watch it and seems to calm me and sets me back to how I used to be I know that's my son corny or weird or whatever but I don't care. It's important to me. The show is legendary There's nothing like it ever and I don't think that every will be. The family growing up on TV like this It seems so real like these people are actually exist. Anyway trying to say how much I appreciate all the work I've been done on it from everyone on the cast. I think you made history.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much. I’m touched to hear the show brings you comfort.

[@darkvader7231]

I totally agree with Debbie about how having children occupies your life going forward as you raise them, care for them, love them and guide them into their own adulthoods. I have that experience like most parents have but feel that in itself, that part of my life was one of the most satisfying and precious parts of it. I am also discovering new hobbies now and one of these is photography and to be more specific, architectural photography, the older the dwellings, the better. Earl Hamner Jr was a true gentleman and a very rare one at that, his talent and work is still giving us fans immense pleasure and warmth. Thank you Debbie for your time and reaching out, thank you Judy for a superb segment and best wishes as always from your waltonian superfan in a warm n mild England😉

[@DebbieTGunn]

It's a blessing I'd do over and over again! I am so glad to hear that you have discovered photography! I love lines!! Over the years I wish I could have earned a degree in Architectural History. Maybe teach it. Never did - but I really appreciate your love of photographing old dwellings :) Mr. Hamner was a gentleman and we need more like him in Hollywood. Thank you so much for writing to us and say hello to my homeland! ox

[@judynorton2598]

Life is definitely bigger than acting or a TV show. Having balance in your life. A family, friends and other pursuits has always been important to me.

[@biblehistoryscience3530]

I like how she thinks. What an interesting perspective. Thanks again, Judy.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for your kindness :)

[@biblehistoryscience3530]

@@DebbieTGunn, you're welcome!

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carlfreeman5429]

Very Good Story!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you!

[@karenleemallonee684]

What a nice guest, she is really sweet & I enjoyed her stories. Thank you, Judy! 👍👍

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much!

[@judynorton2598]

It was a pleasure to have her join me.

[@susanna3]

Very interesting perspectives and life lessons!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching :)

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@michelehumphrey852]

Debbie is adorable. Thanks for another great interview 🥰

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so very much :)

[@judynorton2598]

My pleasure.

[@lilactreehouse]

So interesting! I don't know how you actors did it...amazing stories. Thank you!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@judynorton2598]

You do have to learn to take care of yourself and your own self esteem.

[@stacystoltz8722]

Debbie greatstoryline Shewasonthe Walton Wow

[@lloydrobinson7081]

keep the clips coming

[@Dan.1]

I so agree with Debbie, these shows are needed today. There's a reason why The Waltons still plays every day all over. Thank you Judy for another fantastic video 😊

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for watching. I hope The Waltons is available forever!

[@Dan.1]

@@DebbieTGunn oh wow, hi Debbie!

[@judynorton2598]

You are so welcome

[@lorraineb.4698]

Judy is a good listener but this guest is what you desire because she is full of information

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching :)

[@judynorton2598]

Much easier to chat with someone with so many great stories.

[@corinarolan5181]

Thanks Judy and Debbie for this segment. So great to hear about her life and how she chose to follow her passion. She has a wonderful personality and is sweet and kindhearted. Such a joy to listen to.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed our visit.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and for your kindness :)

[@kingdomartist]

I’m so glad you both got to re connect with each other. She seems like such a kind hearted lady. ♥️

[@judynorton2598]

It’s been great to reconnect.

[@larrydemaar409]

I could listen to Debbie all day long. She has such a great personality, no wonder that Earl chose her. Such great stories, thanks Judy for not interrupting her. Great interview!

[@billboyle1588]

Sometimes, more apt a title than "Behind the scenes...", would be 'Behind Dr. Judy's swooning couch: Freundliche therapie'!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! and for your extremely kind comments!

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@PotterPossum1989]

Thank you so much for all of this information ❤

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

You are so welcome!

[@stacystoltz8722]

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[@ShelleyScales]

I really enjoyed Debbie and her sincere take on the ups and downs of the industry for a child actor - yes those amazing parents and her very smart decisions on navigating the weight loss issues! She’s got a great attitude. Pure gold- Thank you so much Judy ❤

[@lorraineb.4698]

I enjoyed this guest too. She had a lot to say. Very interesting

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your kindness. I was very blessed to have parents who discerned well and were never over or underboard! My dad used to say we should eat anything we want "in moderation." We also sat every night at the dinner table together. That might be a thing of the past :)

[@DebbieTGunn]

@@lorraineb.4698 thank you so much for watching :)

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@katjoy1289]

Thank-you Debbie! Judy seemed a bit annoyed at times that you had taken over the interview! But you had things to say! I appreciate it!😃

[@judynorton2598]

I wasn’t annoyed in the least. Not sure what gave you that impression. I was happy to have Debbie share her stories.

[@katjoy1289]

@@judynorton2598 Sorry, I’m just now seeing this. I apologize for misinterpreting your reaction! Love your channel!

[@kallen868]

🤔🙄😕

[@australiasindustrialage689]

Debbie was the perfect model for Patsy, I can understand why she was chosen. I can also understand why she was taken back for Spring Fever, nobody could have played the role of that cute, innocent, bubly girlfriend of Jim Bob's, better than Debbie, SM

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!

[@judynorton2598]

They were such a cute couple.

[@NanaReese1963]

LOVED YOUR GUEST SHE SURE WAS VERY TALKATIVE LOL!!! GLAD SHE SHARED HER EXPERIENCE! I DIDN'T KNOW PATSY WAS PLAYED BY TWO DIFFERENT ACTRESSES WOW!! SHE MENTIONED HER BROTHER THAT PLAYED ON LITTLE HOUSE, WHO WAS HE AND THE ROLE HE PLAYED? TY FOR THE VIDEO JUDY!! ((( HUGS FROM TN )))

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching! Adam Gunn played Jeb Standish and Harold Watson :)

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed our visit.

[@NanaReese1963]

@@DebbieTGunn AWW TY NOW I KNOW WHO HE WAS 😀 AND YOU WERE AWESOME ON THE WALTONS DEBBIE 😉😉

[@mollysherman236]

Thank you

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you!

[@judynorton2598]

You're welcome

[@kathijohnson7878]

Hi Judy and Debbie, Thanks for this interview. You both are very talented ladies. An to survives everything you did to make it in the business.tank you both for staying so sweet and down to earth.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed our visit.

[@carolineholland2039]

Wt a wonderful interview. Im from England watch all the interviews this is best by far.the pressure you were all under,maybe that's why the walton cast were close when you have good freinds you can shut out the madness of everything else.other programs might not hv had that support. Your all lucky you are so well adjusted. Although David seems happier away from the spotlight, he was always my favourite walton I don't know but maybe he doesn't realise how much people loved jimbob. Or maybe he does, but in his mind hes David. And can't understand the fascination .anyway I loved you all ,sometimes wish some visiting characters could have stayed.david and Debbie made a lovely pair . tony becker was one of my favourites. I know he isn't so well. I hv donated to his go fund me page. Maybe you could mention this on your videos Anyway love to you all . Ps nice to know we hv 1 of yours in Cornwall now ❤

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much for watching these.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch :)

[@waltonsfan7257]

Judy thanks for another cool interview. Have a great weekend

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching :)

[@megfuchs9425]

Thanks again Judy and Debbie. It took me many many years to realize that comparing yourself to others can be so toxic! My motto is " Just do you!"

[@DebbieTGunn]

"Just do you" is definitely key! Along the way you discover what you're made for! Thank you for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

Absolutely.

[@theresacarlson8822]

Part 2 was wonderful...could have listened to you both much longer. Great interview.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!

[@theresacarlson8822]

@DebbieTGunn Thank you for taking the time to share your life and experiences with us! The Waltons is very special to so many people. There are some who watch it and remember growing up during the 30s & 40s, those that watched it w their family every week, so they like to go back and remember those times, especially when family has passed on & those who had rough childhoods (for various reasons) & so desired the love and security that The Waltons showed every week. You all were so wonderful and believable on screen. The fact that all of you take such pride and love in the characters you played on the show is a testimony to how special it was! Thank you, Judy, for the time, effort and love you give to bring us these videos. Sorry, that this reply is so long. My bday is next week & I had hoped to be w my extended family, remembering my family that is gone & life junk got in the way so I'm a bit more reflective.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for continuing to watch. Happy Birthday!!1

[@phillipcampbell6279]

Everyone who worked on the Waltons has their own story of their first audition

[@judynorton2598]

Absolutely

[@loric6166]

Thank you, Judy. Debbie presented so much wisdom and her interview with Earl. :)

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so very much for watching :)

[@jmarshero]

You are such a delightful person to listen to reminisce Debbie. You’re right about this world needing shows like The Walton’s still airing. Wholesome with a spiritual foundation is what our souls crave. Thanks Debbie and Judy for this reflection.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching and for your kindness! I hope the Waltons stays available for many years to come. We really do crave good clean stories :)

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for joining us.

[@lucillelaurenzi4510]

I'm thankful to hear from Debbie about her auditions as an actor.I loved Carol Brunett show.Thankyou Judy for having Debbie on this innerview.She was a convincing actress.Pasty was a good dancer to.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for watching :)

[@lucillelaurenzi4510]

​@DebbieTGunn Your welcome, Debrah.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@FLPAN1993]

I remember one episode, don't remember the name of it. But it was about Ben and Jim-Bob had a altercation about their girlfriends. Anyway I remember the beginning of the episode Patsy stop by to see Jim-Bob and Erin and Mary Ellen was watching and smiling. I guess that is how sister's are.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@judynorton2598]

Yep - that was Spring Fever which I spoke about just recently :) Lots of fun sibling scenes.

[@janetleemarino8702]

Debbie you look so youthful still! I enjoyed watching you on the Waltons very much, acting with “Jim Bob” must have been fun. Thank you for brining me so much joy.

[@jill2100]

Thanks Judy. This was one of the most unexpected enjoyable interviews. What I mean is you wouldn't think a character such as Patsy would give us such an insight into what it was like to be a young actor, especially from the position of a minor role. I love all your interviews but this one particularly made me feel that even I could have played Patsy Brimmer and move on to a normal life. To make such big decisions at a young age when you're an actor must be so difficult and it looks like she chose what was perfect for her.

[@judynorton2598]

It certainly is a different perspective as a child,

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and thoughts! It was definitely a big decision. I have so enjoyed remaining creative in a different form :)

[@duanebarbic3786]

Of course I must comment. That was another long enjoyed segment, so glad you gave Debbie the floor to speak. Debbie you put on a great segment ,good memory. Sounds like you knew your limitations growing up and also found your strengths along the way. Staying focused is the key to pursuing those personal dreams and goals. it's been nice to hear your story love love loved it.. Judy thanks again for making these experience possible. let's hope more of you out there contact Judy with your story, every detail has value no matter what your involvement, you were there a witness and participant to television history. Tip of the day can't think of a new one at the moment so I'll just rehash a old one. Keep fresh ginger root in the kitchen it's good for so my things. Chopped up in your tea. Cooked into your recipes Especialy when you're experienceing upper respiratory issues, cut off a piece and chew it up, slowly. ; )

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to watch and comment here :) and that's a great tip!

[@duanebarbic3786]

@@DebbieTGunn 👏👍❤️

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for continuing to watch and support my channel.

[@duanebarbic3786]

@@judynorton2598 ❤️👍 your welcome !

[@JohnClifford4567jwc]

Thank you for sharing this. Three of my high school classmates succumbed to eating disorders. I wish they could have seen this segment; could have been just what they needed.

[@DebbieTGunn]

I'm really sad to hear that :( So much unnecessary suffering. Thank you so much for watching. ox

[@pjoseph777]

What a great interview

[@LauraGeralynKline]

💙🔥💙🌹

[@yoshiyekimura8561]

Thanks Judy for interviewing the Waltons guest stars. Curious to hear Kami’s brother Jeff talk about his experience on the show. And what it was like working with his sister.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks. Interesting idea.

[@gregusjay]

Thank you for sharing your experience Debbie. . it's always nice to hear how it was for actors who appeared on the show. I always dreamed of being on a TV show or in a Rock Band. . so it's nice to hear of her journey. Whenever we went to LA for vacation as a kid we always dreamed of seeing movie stars everywhere and seeing the Matterhorn at Disneyland. I still get star struck so seeing the cast and guest actors or role players is always a wonderful experience. Thank you again gals For Part 2 :)

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching! It's never too late to pick up a guitar?!! and I remember those days too! Disneyland was a special place for us as well :)

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for joining us for this chat.

[@vanceholland833]

I admire y'alls determination and drive to pursue a career in acting especially with all the other people trying to accomplish the same dream. Both of you are awesome.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kindness :)

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@gusakel1143]

Thank you Judy and Debbie for part 2 of this Interview. It brings me great joy just listening to the great memories ❤️

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! I'm so glad it brought you joy :)

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hollyavillella554]

Debbie, I'm so glad you shared your audition experience! I can see and hear Earl Hamner's appreciation of your Patsy portrayal and his keen insight into what a genuinely sweet person you were and are. He knew those qualities would read well on the screen and definitely further illustrate the Walton family effect of kindness, concern, and generosity. There are so many very talented children who don't get the opportunity to participate in Hollywood or on Broadway! It's nice to hear you credit your Mom for driving great distances to auditions and helping organize your day and schoolwork. Judy, thank you so much for continuing your BTS with The Walton's videos. I look forward to browsing Debbie's photography! Have a wonderful week Walton's everywhere! ❤💐📸

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much Holly! Wow, I appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments. There are so many talented kids out there and now it's even harder to be seen. Don't know how I would have handled it without good parents :) You have a wonderful week as well!

[@hollyavillella554]

@@DebbieTGunn 🧡💐

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed this.

[@jeannettegosselin-un1mp]

Great interview, so very interesting to know these things an actor goes through. Thank you for sharing.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you! and thank you for watching :)

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure!

[@feliciapillow5860]

Thank you Judy and Debbie. You ladies put a lot in perspective. Life is full of wonderful surprises. Sometimes it's nice to take the pressure off and "just go with the flow." Many blessings to you both. 😊

[@DebbieTGunn]

Blessings to you as well! Thank you for watching ❤

[@judynorton2598]

It is important to enjoy the work and the process.

[@lindadee6603]

Hello Judy 😊Another really nice guest on your channel. And yes we need The Waltons on the TV for that family feeling. The world goes like a speed at times.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching :) I hope The Waltons is available for generations to come!

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much for continuing to watch.

[@stacystoltz8722]

Thewalton area Sweet family and friends wow Godloveyou much love

[@csrothlisberger852]

The audition process sounds awful. So happy you & Debbie survived! Thanks for sharing!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@judynorton2598]

It certainly can be an adventure :)

[@rachelotremba8100]

It was so lovely to hear Debbie's audition story and the part about Earl Hamner. Thanks for sharing your stories with us Debbie, and for having her on Judy ❤️

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@judynorton2598]

You are so welcome

[@juliebell-ub2zn]

I have said this with a number of your guests, Debbie is so gracious and humble. It's such a pleasure to see these interviews, they are so refreshing in a world of such negativity. Thank you Judy, your efforts are very much appreciated. '

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for your kind comment and for watching! Cheers!

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure!

[@terracelady]

When Melissa Sue Anderson got the part of Mary Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie she was told you have to lose 10 lbs before we do the pilot

[@DebbieTGunn]

Wow? I had no idea but I can believe it! It was brutal. Thank you for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

Wow. That should never happen to any actress.

[@terracelady]

@@judynorton2598 she said that in an interview

[@davidcawrowl3865]

I enjoyed Debbie's story of her reading for The Walton's and Earl Hamner's reaction to her, saying, "I think we've found our Patsy!" That tells me how influential Hamner was and how in many instances he called the shots. Of course they didn't dilly-dally around since time was of the essence. They were all quick-studies and saw very deftly who and what they wanted.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! It was definitely a special moment in an industry where you are turned down far more than you are picked! Cheers!

[@davidcawrowl3865]

@@DebbieTGunn Must have been thrilling.

[@judynorton2598]

Yes - many of us are so grateful for Earl’s “stamp of approval” :). He told me a similar story about my own audition.

[@roszcutler9724]

Thank you Judy and Debbie! Great interview. Guess we look at the Wow’s of tv but don’t realize how hard it was on the actors and actresses.

[@judynorton2598]

Most of the job is about things you never see. Thanks for watching :)

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch :)

[@billgrandone3552]

Yeah , it isn't hard to imagine that acting is not for frail egos. I suppose that is why it is so hard for a lot of people , especially young actors, when the glory days come to an end. I'm happpy to see that everyone from the Walton show seemed to make it through those years and move on to other interests without a major depression or resort to self destructive behavior If you had Judy, I wouldn't have a new friend. Speaking of that, thanks for interviewing Debbie. She answered me and she is so much fun I feel like theres a mutual appreciation of each other developing here. At least I hope so, she and you are really the people I have been in contact most. Since I moved back to my hometown 33 years ago I have suffered the loss of so many relatives, classmates, legal associates, neighbors, former girlfriends, and even my secretaries, that I often wish that I had never returned. I guess at 74 I should expect it but it's hard to be a survivor of my happier associations Well moving on, I wish you would have been here in Illinois this week when the weather is so nice. My yard has been in bloom with wild violets in all the shady areas and sweet white clover in the sunny. We even had some wild strawberrys. This of course invites the rabbits and squirrels and all sorts of birds cardinals, blue jays, starlings, sparrows and wrens fortified by Nancy feeding them peanuts and seeds. And the cornflowers and Queen Anne's Lace are blooming along all the backroads and two lane highways with all thei blue and white glory.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Hi Bill, Thank you for watching part 2! I'm so sorry to know you have lost so many friends and colleagues :( I watched so many of my parents friends pass and it truly is a sad time, as you reflect about your own health. My mom tells me weekly about someone, it seems, and she worries when will it be her turn. We try to stop that rocking chair of worry to nowhere, but I do understand that it's hard not to think about it. She misses my dad greatly as well. Your garden sounds wonderful! I love wild Violets! In fact I have a "wild" little granddaughter named Violet :) She would most definitely eat the strawberries! I can hear and feel the birds! I often stand in my garden and listen to the chatter as I write very early in the morning outside :) ox

[@billgrandone3552]

@@DebbieTGunn Nice to hear from you again Deb. Got on your page and love the photos! You have a good eye. Sorry about getting so maudlin but I lost my closest friend this year. Jerry was more like a brother than a firend. When I would stay at my grandmothers (almost every other weekend) he would stay with me and my grandmother would let us do anything we wanted. He moved to Oakland Ca, our junior year in high school so we lost touch after a while . But after my sister and mother suddenly died in 1982 he called me in Texas where I has just finished my Air Force tour and we stayed in touch. When I moved beck to my home after my Dad's passing he came home from his new home in Oregon several times. We even invited him back for our class reunions though he did not graduate with us. Everybody loved jJerry and some of us are planning memoral parry in his honor. As for my yard, actually there is no garden, everything is just growing wild. I used to garden in the past but with my illness I can't now. Listen I'd like to stay in touch. I haven't thought about Facebook because a lot of lawyers got in trouble saying things about judges and sometimes even clients that got them in hot water. And since so many of my friends and family can only be contacted by Ouija boards now, it didn't seem like a good move But meeting people like Judy and you have made me think maybe i should cuz I think i spend alot of time talking about stuf not really connected with the show. So let me know where we can stay in comtact.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for continuing to watch. Glad you are enjoying better weather :-)

[@billgrandone3552]

@@judynorton2598 You're welcome. You know I look forward to being with you here and Debbie is an unexpected joy. The summer has been nice here and the flowers and crops are doing well. The corn is over six feet tall in some places. Looking at the countryside as Nancy and I drove around Sunday, I thought of Will and how much he would have enjoyed seeing a Midwest summer in full bloom before the dog days of August come and dry out a lot of it. Tomorrow night they are saying that we may get a glimpse of the Northern Lights. I hope so. When I first met Nancy, she and I sat on a hill outside the farm where we were staying in Maine, and watched the Northern Lights all night like Will and Ellen did in that scene where they were sitting on the hill talking about their time together. Once we get the farmhouse up and running you and anyone in the cast are welcome to come see us. I'd love to show you around what people normally fly over. The pool is filled and Annie and Nanci are already enjoying it

[@williamkirby3712]

Good episode. Really sad story and it’s worse today. Thanks Judy.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us.

[@Felidae-ts9wp]

Great interview with Debbie. ❤ Thanks Judy 🎭

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure.

[@kansasswamperson5880]

Thank you, Miss Judy, for your two part interview with Debbie Gunn. It was a delightful and a revealing description of the behind the scenes world of that part of the entertainment industry. Speaking of which, I hope that all sides can come together to an agreement that will benefit all sides. GOD Bless y'all!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@bonnieboyle3980]

Excellent interview! Wished she had talked some about working with David!

[@debbiegreenough8135]

Part three😊.

[@judynorton2598]

She did speak about David in Part 1

[@bonnieboyle3980]

Thanks! I'll listen to part 1 again.

[@cadeevans4623]

Another great part to this great interview thanks yall

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure!

[@candyrenee2152]

Thank you both for this interview! I really enjoyed getting to know you!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@redrooster1908]

🥰

[@lynnelle66]

This was truly a wonderful conversation that you had with Debbie. She was so in touch with her feelings and insight of various experiences she had in show biz industry and even outside of the industry. Kudos to you Judy for giving Debbie all of the time that she needed to talk about her life, etc. I am extremely grateful that I found you on KZbin!

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for your kindness. Judy is very, very kind.

[@judynorton2598]

It was a pleasure to have her join me.

[@tracylamarca575]

Thank you, Judy, for this Part 2 - it was so great to be able to hear Debbie speak further on her experiences! I'm glad you were able to allow her the time to further engage with us! I really enjoyed this in-depth interview. Debbie, I again really loved hearing about your experiences and your evolution from acting to other pursuits, like photography (I have loved taking photos for years......I checked out your website - your portraits are absolutely beautiful!). Thank you for your insights on life (and for bringing back a fond memory for me - watching The Carol Burnett Show with my family - lying in front of the TV and laughing so hard when they would make each other laugh!)

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for watching and for your kind comments! I really appreciate you taking the time to look at my photography work and your compliment. It means a lot :) I still pull up skit videos from the Carol Burnett show, especially with Harvey Korman and Tim Conway! The dentist skit, the airplane skit (Carol Burnett was a flight attendant), so many that leave me in tears laughing!

[@tracylamarca575]

@@DebbieTGunnYou are very welcome! The night after I watched your interview, I was watching TV and perusing Peacock - when I noticed in "For You" - a Carol Burnett documentary! I watched it, of course - and it was great! If you haven't seen it yet, you definitely should. 90 Years of Laughter and Love. I could't believe the "star power" that was in attendance - how wonderful that she gets to experience all the love and appreciation that people have for her, instead of having the doc made AFTER she dies. (And that dentist skit was highlighted!) Also, there is a wonderful interview with Carol on Julia Louis-Dreyfus's podcast "Wiser than Me." I love to listen to podcasts when I'm crafting and Julia's is a great one.

[@jmsask]

👏✌️

[@whitneyshii]

Mrs. Debbie if you’re reading this, I feel like you’re only just getting started! So much light to shine! 😁 Thank you so much for this interview Mrs. Judy!!! ❤ ….now how do we get Mr. Hal Williams on the show next?! 😉

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you so much Whitney! I feel like I just reached a mountaintop, after being in a very low valley and I am ready to embrace whatever comes my way! Life is good and I am grateful. You are very kind! Keep shining your light too! Do what is you :)

[@judynorton2598]

Debbie is such a kind, sweet person.

[@stacystoltz8722]

Sweet

[@purpletulikats896]

Thanks to both you and Debbie for this. Sometimes things happen in life that steers you in a different direction than you intended to go. And in hindsight that change in direction turns out to be a blessing that we did not notice or appreciate at the time.

[@DebbieTGunn]

Yes! I 100% agree! Different paths can lead us to just the right path :) Thank you for watching!

[@judynorton2598]

Well said.

[@phillipcampbell6279]

Very nice statue of Hamner and Jimmy Fortune. They deserve it

[@judynorton2598]

Absolutely!

[@mnnomad1870]

Thanks for another great video. You both maintain your youth so well!. For some reason last night I couldn't find my episode when Grandma comes home from hospital. It must have deleted itself on my DVR 😮

[@DebbieTGunn]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much for joining us.

[@latonyahughes9176]

What a beautiful video❤️ I think Debbie favors Lucy from General Hospital. They would look good protraying/ acting as sisters on the show General Hospital😊

[@DebbieTGunn]

Now I'm gonna have to watch General Hospital!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@latonyahughes9176]

@@DebbieTGunn Your welcome!