The Waltons - The Calling episode - behind the scenes with Judy Norton

[@kayengland3240]

My husband and I traveled the east coast last week. We went from Maine back home to Georgia. Our last stop was in Virginia to visit The Walton Museum. It was awesome and brought back so many memories.

[@judynorton2598]

So cool. I’m so glad you had a chance to visit the Walton Museum.

[@starlight7159]

Cora Beth did the snooty side so well

[@judynorton2598]

She sure did :)

[@Spitfire2019]

@@judynorton2598 Lol wow 😦 I didn't think you really noticed... As a young girl to now, but you do... That's pretty funny...

[@Spitfire2019]

@@judynorton2598 ; was you replying to me or the above comment? 🤔 Just wondering. Hope to here from you soon. -Spitfire aka Baby 🍼 haha

[@user-th5hx7kl1l]

Merci beaucoup pour l'histoire de Judy Norton in the Waltons film❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Millions of blessings, Esther St Juste

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you very much.

[@cindyjofaithful4469]

The Walton's always seemed so real. Sounds pretty difficult to film😊

[@judynorton2598]

It was well crafted and edited to look very real.

[@rogertemple7193]

This is another good episode the Calling with a great guest performer Jeanette Nolan who was a fantastic actress in stage, film and television also another great episode with Mary Jackson and Helen Kleeb as the Baldwin Sisters and Bruce French was a great actor as well as always another great look at the Walton's Thank You Judy.🇺🇲📺🇺🇲

[@vanessasinclair6579]

@@rogertemple7193 Jeanette Nolan was also a great radio performer.

[@rogertemple7193]

@@vanessasinclair6579 Her husband was veteran actor John McIntire and their son Tim McIntire was also an actor.🇺🇲📺🇺🇲

[@judynorton2598]

True. Another great set of guest stars.

[@JohnClifford4567jwc]

I realized that the Baldwin sister s’ house was used in an episode of Bewitched: it was the house that Endora, planning to keep tabs on Uncle Arthur, who was staying with Darrin and Samantha, has the house appear on a vacant lot. Endora and Uncle Arthur then have competing spells, making the house appear and disappear several times (witnessed by Gladys Kravitz)

[@JohnClifford4567jwc]

Jeannette Nolan worked with Earl Hamner Jr before The Waltons. She played the wife in the Twilight Zone episode The Hunt, which Earl directed

[@Huskrrrr]

Thanks so much, Judy. The development of the Ben and Jim Bob charactors, giving them depth, was beautiful to watch. One of my favorite episodes. I always enjoy seeing the distingushed Jeanette Nolan

[@57highland]

Look for Jeannette Nolan in an episode of the original "Twilight Zone" TV series, one titled "The Hunt", which, coincidentally, was written by Earl Hamner. Snippets of that episode are posted on YT.

[@Scott__C]

Jeanette Nolan was one of those actors who to me always just shined in everything. There's a great episode of Quincy, M.E. where she plays an eccentric old lady in an assisted living home whose husband gets murdered and she's just dynamite in it.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed this episode.

[@docadams7099]

Jeanette Nolan appears in a Don Knotts movie, The Reluctant Astronaut. She plays the mother to Knotts' character. Burt Mustin is also in it.

[@gusakel1143]

A very well put together episode it also is the beginning of Jim Bob and Mary Frances discovering themselves it was truly Jim Bob's first true love. I love the episode. Thank you, Judy 😊❤

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your thoughts.

[@lucillelaurenzi4510]

I always ❤️ Waltons' show.I felt like I was part of their family.They always reached out to all walks of life.Color race or region.I to was a orphan lived in a orphanage.Jimbob had been gifted in inventing unusual things.

[@judynorton2598]

I appreciate your feelings about The Waltons and that you feel like you are part of the family. 🥰

[@Spitfire2019]

Good afternoon Miss Judy! Praying you have a wonderful day. I'm doing laundry all day today while watching you!

[@judynorton2598]

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[@Spitfire2019]

@@judynorton2598 awh ... That was very thoughtful and very kind. Plus I needed that. You see I don't have family that loves me anymore. When my mother died, my dad had the deed lifted to my home that she bought me burned, he paid a dirty Judge 🔨 to help him, he paid money 10,000 dollars 💰 to do it, and trouble is I didn't get the Deed in my possession because my mom was too sick from bone and brain Cancer to get it and bring it to me, anyway my Dad took advantage of me, by having that Deed of mine to my home burned and rewritten to make it look like my home was then deeded to him and not me, then he let my sister buy my home dirt cheap, because he needed money. My Sister ran with my home and got a loan to buy 2 more homes so she could have rental property, then she got them homes paid off and got 4 more homes, she kept repeating this over and over and now she has 19 homes and is retired, 😢 and now her and her husband Jet every year all over, going on vacations they are rich now. While I live in a run down trailer the walls are caving in, the floors are sinking, the roof and windows leak. I have no family now. They all did this for money. 😢 ❤️ So glad you care. Thank you. 😢 Love 💕 your fan Debbie in KY please keep me in prayer 🙏

[@Spitfire2019]

@@judynorton2598 awh, thanks for being good to me. I don't have a family that cares about me anymore. I really appreciate that Miss Judy. Have a wonderful happy fall hope you get together with all your fellow actors and actress's and have a fall party at your home with sugar free treats and a nice pot of hot Coffee and homemade hot chocolates and maybe a table game. Everyone maybe could bring a dollar gift and you could play a fun game, and ramble on about things your doing. Or a Potluck Dinner at your home. And record some things your doing. And Either way Have a very happy fall 🍂🍁📚 🍎🍏 🥧☕ 🍿 🥨🍕🍻

[@hollyavillella554]

Thanks for that great picture of The Baldwin House! The Calling struck me as a very different storyline for The Walton's! The focus on Catholics as being exotic and dangerous made me smile a bit. Being a Nun is romanticized it seems. I am Catholic, but I don't know which order of Sisters wears those impossible hats!! Oh my goodness!! Poor Ben and poor Jim Bob: things don't often go their way despite the warm hearts they are to people. I have wondered about that tree climbing scene! It certainly looks way up there!! It's funny about the Schuyler Baptist vs their notion of Catholics! I met a very strict Baptist English teacher the year we both were hired to teach literature in a boy's college prep school. Infatuated as I was/am with all things Walton's I often asked about her Baptist faith. She has memorized a good many verses like Mary Ellen! We became great friends and I asked her to be our son's Godmother Bec of her great devotion. She is a little strict similar to Esther Walton and it's lovely! I am enamored of small, wooden white churches in the forests because of the Walton's! Lastly, and most importantly, I admire Jim Bob for getting those kites to fly! That is an extra special talent!! 😄 Mine always nosedive and drag on the ground. Thanks so much for all your insights! I recognized that dress! Yes! I'll bet the Costume shop did have bolts and bolts! Can't wait to see what you next have planned for us! Bless you Judy and Walton's everywhere!❤🪁🌳🐿️🧡🪁🌳🐿️💚🪁🌳🐿️🍃🍂🍁🙏🕊️

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for sharing about your own life and experiences.

[@hollyavillella554]

@@judynorton2598 It's special the influence The Walton's continues to have on the lives of a great many of us! 💗💗💗

[@jamesleibensperger6489]

Thanks Judy , what a great episode, and real to life ! I would like to know if The Waltons is loved all over the world , as it seems that Little House on the Prarie are ! We are not so different , and I can see them loving the Waltons in Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Korea , Africa, , etc. Thanks for your time , and God bless!!😊

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for watching!

[@briansanders3750]

There’s nothing as intoxicating as falling in love. And if you don’t have that, thank God we got you Judy. Great video!!

[@judynorton2598]

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[@darkvader7231]

I remember the head coverings the two sisters wore when they visit the mountain and being amused as they dont wear that today. Corabeth being her usual gossipy self, Jimbob losing out on love again and Ben having business woes/issues due to hiring the wrong person for the job. This episode had it all really, what's not to like. This is why the show is still the best!! Thank you Judy for this segment and best wishes to you as always from your waltonian superfan in a wet cold miserable England😉

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on this one.

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

That's one episode that I had forgotten. Thanks Judy for reminiscing for us! ❤

[@judynorton2598]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@Angela-ho4qx]

Love this episode. Mary Frances was so pretty. Such a sweet girl. She was struggling with her emotions and whether or not she wanted to be a nun. Like The Sound of Music. She really cared for Jim Bob, but she loved God more. I liked the part where she was talking to Olivia outside with the beautiful scenery. Those nun habits were interesting with the flying nun hats!!! Corabeth was so funny the way she got so upset about the nuns, lol. The one, Sister Scholastica , was so nice and wise and very understanding about life, gave Mary Francis good advice about her life. To follow her heart.❤️

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this episode.

[@marct2654]

Kathleen Hite was an amazing writer. She wrote some of my favorite episodes of Gunsmoke and The Waltons.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad to see a woman excel from early years of television.

[@hollihogan4191]

You look gorgeous Judy. Loved that one. Also the one with your character falling for that army guy. Hope this finds you doing well.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@johnallen-mo1gx]

Baldwin sisters were related to Rev. Fordwick ,He invited Baldwin sisters too his first sermon had a touch of the recipe with grandpa.

[@judynorton2598]

Good point :)

[@megfuchs9425]

My heart just hurt for Jim Bob!

[@judynorton2598]

He did have a hard time. It was hard to not feel bad for Jim Bob. He never did find the love of his life.

[@megfuchs9425]

@@judynorton2598 I just hope that Jim Bob/ David knows how many people adore him!

[@DisTewMuch]

I love that you do these! Thank you!

[@judynorton2598]

So glad. Thank YOU for watching.

[@ToneyDaleWanamaker]

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[@cadeevans4623]

Another fun episode I remember this one great story great episode

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@1SeanBond]

The Calling was a great episode! I Appreciate you brought that part up about the Catholic & Protestant sister situation as that was funny! (amazing writing & writer's) I remember that! Now that was somthing! I definitely got to watch this one again! Ty Judy from the heart ♡ for the efforts you put into your well articulated content, & on your experiences on the Walton's Set.. Also some may remember Stacey Nelkin from her lead roll in Halloween 3. ( a later roll in 1982) I truly loved the amazing amount of people whom had "Actor's" Cameo rolls & they were so cool in the day. THAT set must of been a blast when some of these actors showed up 😊 Luv&Peace from SK Canada, 💛✌️⚘️💫 Cheers 🥂to continued Health,Happiness & Success friend : )

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying all the behind the scenes info I’ve been sharing.

[@silenatigar9812]

Hello Judy. Thank you very much for the indepth behind the scenes information. It really helps to know what was going on with things the viewer may not see. Keep up the excellent work!❤

[@judynorton2598]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@melaniethies379]

Hi Judy I loved listening to you about this episode

[@judynorton2598]

So glad. Thank you.

[@DeniseEverett-e8u]

Thank you Judy for another great video, I love this episode.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad.

[@megfuchs9425]

There were a few times the Baldwin sisters talked about how they weren't Baptist( especially the earlier seasons), but then in the later seasons they attend the Baptist church as if they had attended their whole life. I know people change, but I think it was more of a thing of convenience and the writers probably hoped we wouldn't remember that they weren't Baptist!😉

[@dreamwings3000]

Hi, yes they said they were Episcopalian.

[@ralphmilroy6460]

@@dreamwings3000 I thought they were Methodists?

[@sheilabradley2892]

I recall them saying they were "sprinkled" vs. total immersion baptism. 😉

[@judynorton2598]

They said they were Protestant. I think in smaller communities there may not have always been churches in every denomination, so then others had to attend the available church if they wanted to attend church. That’s the story we’re going with… lol.

[@megfuchs9425]

@@judynorton2598 Good observation!

[@kenneth3265]

@JudyNortan thank you again for bringing us the information that you bring us on Mondays and Thursdays and occasionally Saturdays

[@judynorton2598]

My pleasure. Thanks for continuing to watch.

[@kenneth3265]

@@judynorton2598 looking forward to Thursdays interview topic and always enjoy your Saturday drop in appearances

[@doreensherk287]

❤ another interesting show, thank you

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kia ora Judy, Thanks for reminding us so much about the series... such great memories of 'The Waltons' 🙂nz*

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed this.

[@elizabethharrison7306]

Hi Judy you tube channel Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖 The Waltons Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖💖💖🎶

[@hollihogan4191]

Shes one of mine too.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. You’re so kind.

[@felipeescamilla3092]

Another amazing episode thank you so,so much.

[@judynorton2598]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@ToneyDaleWanamaker]

I would love to see David on again, and often if possible. You see I was his age exactly I think when the Waltons was on the air. Not only that but he seems to be much like myself, and a tad shy, perhaps I'm wrong. Lord knows no one knows anyone until the actually meet, but I have heard he is shy a bit and that's compliment to use others that are that way in life. Now that is me also. It's not that cannot or do not like going places at all. It's the crowds and things of this nature is what I do not desire. I like be alone myself. I would love to hear what his remembers too, because everyone experiences life differently and has theie own personal memories, that others can't relate to, or remember. Now that would a treat for me and others. I hate to ask this but could you expand on how you literally grew up aside of Mr. Ralph Senensky, and come full circle and to know him now as an adult. I'm curious not nosy lol as to how this relationship just kept on growing. He's so sharp and I love it every time he and Josh are your guest. So much history. I truly enjoy his view point also I have also learned so much from you just as a human being and your preciseness no how you do your channel. I myself and have thought of you while doing my own. Oh lord I had to edit my own as in a shall I use memorials I place at times and had just recently had to face that i was just leaving out so many pieces out one would tend to look at some, or have feelings about certain things that are not correct about how quickly I put word on my page . I have an issue with shall we call it mania at times. I do though realize what it is when I am like that and I do take self awareness of this in my own life. Enough of this but yes I can be in what I call the Ozone lol of it all. I know this is a dab long but I watched both of your last two and just had to remark on then both so I did it here... You are totally together and you do a very good job here. I can write lyric so fast it can make ones head spin, but to express myself in writing believe me no one would to even think about looking said writings over lOl I literally have learned to walk outside of my mind to do an over view of what I think is me, and how perhaps I should be. Thanks so much for learning me not only through your self, but also all those cool guest you have on............... Later and thank you

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your own experiences. David is a “deep thinker” from my perspective. It is interesting what each of us recall (or not) from our years of filming the series. As for Ralph Senensky - I had not had any contact with him for decades after he last directed our show. Then came back in contact because of John Dayton who has stayed in touch.

[@billgrandone3552]

Another case of "The Waltons" imitating my life. I was a Catholic boy who fell in love with a Baptist girl and for two years we were inseparable even though we went to colleges 150 miles apart. I thought she was the one, all the way up until I got the "dear John" letter. I tried a couple of times to work things out but decided that it wasn't in the cards so I walked away. She passed away in 2016 but she was and is still a part of me. As you know I did meet the girl who would be and is "the one" and we celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary o July 20th. As you know she is a big fan of "The Waltons" and you as well Judy.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you found “the one” and it is still going strong.

[@billgrandone3552]

@@judynorton2598 Thank you Judy, I hope the same for you as well.

[@julieann5196]

Thanks Judy for sharing this episode, I enjoyed it very much.

[@judynorton2598]

Happy to hear that.

[@westvalley411]

Great production discussion. I recently read Columbia Ranch at 411 N Hollywood blvd was demolished in 2023 for housing development. So sad. Thumbs up on Warner Bros tour! I saw a triple telephone pole in that wide Baldwins house, shot too. And I recall Baldwins previously having more shrubberies out front?? Glad Ben survived Bo's crisis...and fired him respectfully..Please keep the guest stars coming, so many have sadly passed.

[@judynorton2598]

There seems to be some discussion that this may not have been the usual house seen for the Baldwins. Not sure I ever filmed at the exterior of their house, so I’m not really familiar with it. The interiors were filmed on the sound stages. It seems the Ranch is being redeveloped with new sound stages and is still intended to be used for filming and entertainment activities rather than a housing development.

[@DaveD2488]

Very interesting you brought up about the equipment being in that shot. Now I'll have to pat attention to all the outside shots and see if I can see anything extra. It's great that Jib Bob never let his failed relationships get to him. He always had a mild manner way about him.

[@judynorton2598]

My sense is that if the story is compelling and the actors doing a good job then the viewer is far less likely to notice little bloopers and pieces of equipment in the corners of the frame. But, if you’re not looking for them, I imagine you will catch a few :)

[@DaveD2488]

@@judynorton2598 So true, now that I've watched the full series countless number of times. Now there is something new and fun to watch out for. I'll never catch anything because I will be too caught up in the great story lines. LOL

[@DevikaK100]

I love this episode. As I work with young people (college students), I often talk about life choices with my students. This is a great episode that discusses how we make choices. The episode also had a "Sound of Music" vibe. Too bad Mary Frances didn't sing "The Hills Are Alive" to Waltons' Mountain. And sadly, she made the opposite choice as Maria, as she decided to become a nun.

[@judynorton2598]

I agree - a valuable message to make your own choice and that it should be each person’ choice.

[@gregusjay]

I really hoped Mary Francis would work herself into more episodes, I really liked her. I think you did that dress well ! I can't remember if Jim-Bob kissed Mary Francis in that same dress ..we could call it the kissing dress !! Great Episode ! Thank you Judy ❤❤

[@judynorton2598]

Lol - I’ll have to look and see if she was also kissed in that dress. I love that if could be the kissing dress.

[@JohnClifford4567jwc]

This episode reminds of what my maternal grandparents put up with. My grandmother was an Irish Catholic and my grandfather was a Scottish Protestant. People, including the pastor of my grandmother’s church, tried to talk my grandmother out of marrying my grandfather. But my grandmother held firm and they were married, anyway. That was around 1921. This was despite the fact that my grandfather was a custodian at the church and school. The nuns said he would, surely, receive his reward in Heaven

[@judynorton2598]

So glad they stuck to their guns and enjoyed a life long love.

[@shirleyleone799]

Hi Judy, really enjoyed this episode. Took me back to my catholic school days! The sisters who appeared on this episode reminded me of the nuns who were my teachers back then. Happy to say I'm still a practicing catholic. Thanks for the up close and personal look at the calling!

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed this.

[@shannonmanley9217]

this was a Good episode, I remember it well. Looking forward to your next segment. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥

[@judynorton2598]

So glad. Thank you.

[@shannonmanley9217]

@@judynorton2598 yvw Judy!!!

[@INTHEWILDWITHKYLE]

Growing up i had a major crush on mary ellen and wished i could of met her in person

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. Sorry we never had the chance to meet in person.

[@derekmcglinchey5185]

Hi Judy. Having literally grown up with 'The Waltons', these videos are bringing me back so many great memories of a more innocent time in my life. Also, lovely to see the interviews with some of the cast and you yourself haven't aged a day. Anyway, congratulations on your terrific channel and long may it continue. Derek (from Donegal in Ireland). 👏 🙏

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your support of my channel.

[@kevinfullwood8022]

Thanks so much Judy I grew up watching the Walton's. Can you do a video on The Inferno the episode about the Hindenburg.

[@judynorton2598]

Here is the link to when I spoke about The Inferno: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lafbZIJoYr5_kJY

[@kevinfullwood8022]

Thank you Judy I just watched it.

[@GracieRhoten]

Hi Judy, I'm so glad I discovered your channel. I grew up watching the show and it is so full circle to now know the answers behind all the questions I've had about the series. You elaborate so nicely about each detail and your commentary shows how knowledgeable you are. Please keep up all the great work❤

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you are finding all this inside info fun. There’s so much I don’t remember, so I’m glad to be able to share what I do recall :)

[@lyndagayemiller]

Good day,my friend….hope all is well❤️

[@judynorton2598]

All is well. Thank you. Hope the same with you.

[@lyndagayemiller]

@@judynorton2598 yes…thankyou!

[@lisaregoart285]

Great to hear your insights! Thank you😊

[@judynorton2598]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darrelljohnson1319]

There is always 1 in every family that doesn't fall in love to marriage . Ben had a difficult time as normal for first time at being the boss . It would be great to get Harper's memory on this episode where he is front and center stage as these episodes he really shows off his skill

[@judynorton2598]

I’m not sure how much he recalls about this one. I did reach out to see if he recalled how they shot the “up a tree” scene and he didn’t remember.

[@jrcriner6542]

Awesome video as always thanks

[@judynorton2598]

My pleasure.

[@maryyoung6258]

I so enjoy your channel. 😊 We're in the middle of cleanup after the hurricane. 😢 You gave me a break and a smile. I thank you for that. ❤

[@ladyk63200]

You too? Pray all is well with your family. It's been crazy but we're getting back to normal.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you are safe. Sorry your area was hit hard. Stay safe.

[@Curly34584]

Tks Judy👍❤️

[@judynorton2598]

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[@kallen868]

Mitzi Hoag had quite a "religious range" as an actress! Here she was Sister Theresa and she also played Natalie Green's mother on The Facts of Life. (the Green's were Jewish. I remember them sitting Shiva when Natalie's father died.The first I'd heard of that tradition) Mitzi was such a good solid actress who was seen all over screens back in the day like Here Come the Brides, Bonanza, and so many other projects. One of those talents you no doubt had seen back then even if she might not have been a household name. Sadly we lost her a few years ago. Rip Mitzi.✌️💖

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for sharing all that additional info about Mitzi’s range as an actress. Sorry we have lost her.

[@ladyk63200]

Wow, Judy! There are so many great scenes in this episode that you can't just pick one. Would this have been Jim Bob's first on-screen kiss?Please ask David when you ask him if he really did climb that very large tree. Thank you so MUCH, Judy! What a great video! 🥰

[@judynorton2598]

David didn’t recall if he climbed it. It was not his first on screen kiss. Not sure what was - but he did kiss Patsy Brimmer in The Great Motorcycle Race. He may have had an earlier one as well.

[@JackKirbyFan]

Judy, when you stated your episode count, I quickly realized that you now have a finite amount of episodes left and there are not that many. I hope you can keep this channel going. It's sort of become a part of my life now and every Monday and Thursday is Judy Norton time. It's a safe and calming environment so - please? Second, referring to aspect ratios and mistakes, I have noticed when they bumped up Star Trek Next Generation for blue ray, and bumped up the aspect ratio - same problem. Here and there you see a boon mike or whatever. I suspect that's the problem with this episode as that's a pretty easy fix - but, who knows. What I love about your commentary is that when you are not sure, you are not sure. Appreciated. Love your channel Judy. No questions but I can't imagine wearing those habits for long in that episodes. Awkward and easy to crash into things!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. I really appreciate your kind words and support. This channel continues to evolve and new viewers and subscribers come in, so I figure I can always recycle the episodes from new angles. :)

[@hollyavillella554]

@@judynorton2598 Yay! Yay! I, too, have experienced "count down" anxiety! ☺️Good to know you can continue your series! 💗

[@ritaharmon6257]

Hi. Haven't commented in a while. I'm so sad I work until noon, and the Walton comes on at 11 central time. I just wanted to say, on Gunsmoke today, Verdie is a character playing a nun. She brought a lot of talent to the Walton's. I love all of you both for the characters you portrayed and as yourselves all these years later. Thank you for continuing these chats and insights!

[@judynorton2598]

Sorry you are missing the live episodes at 11am. I’m with you, I love when I see an actor from our show on another show :)

[@tamaragrootkarzijn2435]

Thank you,Judy, for including this episode. There were many interesting facets to it, and it was so wonderful to see Ellen Corby have a role.That the writer and director included her,to have her moment to shine as the kind and loving,but also stubborn grandma was so nice. That moment when she takes back her silk,because she doesn't want her good silk to be used just to make a kite, was priceless!! So funny,and classic grandma! This scene showed her strength as an actress, and her strength of spirit.Any thoughts, Judy?

[@judynorton2598]

I totally agree!

[@royalwolf5684]

Great video judy love them all

[@judynorton2598]

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[@maryg.249]

I’ve watched all the Walton’s a few times, for some reason I don’t remember watching this one. Guess I’ll treat myself tomorrow! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insight. Mary

[@judynorton2598]

How fun. It’ll be like a new show for you.

[@RickMelgoza-pg3hp]

Nice Video Judy.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stacystoltz8722]

👍 Story for The Walton ❤😊💖

[@mikebodner1812]

Thanks Judy for all of your work with these videos. Jim Bob was one of my favorite characters, so this was one of my favorite episodes. John and Olivia gave their children so much freedom to find their life's paths. It's a shame that Mary Francis came from such a parochial background, and wonder if she was really at peace with her decision. She let go of a good man!

[@judynorton2598]

I understand. As such a young person I know one can change their mind over the years as to their choices and direction in life.

[@Hosty_Tim]

Thank you, Judy!

[@judynorton2598]

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[@elizabethhjenkins6172]

This was fascinating for me to watch. I was Catholic for many years before I switched to a different Christian way of life. The spiritual dynamics were interesting. The headdresses the Sisters wore reminded me of the series about the Flying Nun with Sally Field. It was nice to see Jim Bob trying to spread his wings a bit. Several good story threads. Thanks, Judy.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed this.

[@1burnman]

This is another wonderful episode thank you so much Judy for sharing this with us I I hope you are enjoying sharing this videos as much as I enjoy watching and listening to them

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@ironsidefan]

I am always blessed when you cover any of the episodes, hon - especially those I’ve never been able to ever see. It’s like being little again in bed at night with someone sitting next to the bed telling me a wonderful story that I can not only imagine, but also see images of as well. Again, God bless you for doing all of that, and everything else you do on here too!!!

[@judynorton2598]

I'm so glad! Happy to be able to share it with you.

[@stevenberryhill9209]

Nice plant in the background; noticed you have some copper right with it. You may know, that’s supposed to help the plant grow/flourish ;)

[@judynorton2598]

Didn’t know that. Happy to hear it. Although the tree is fake :-)

[@stevenberryhill9209]

@@judynorton2598 lol

[@karenpalmer5368]

I noticed that he starts singing the same song that Isaiah Edward"s sings in Little House on the Prarie

[@judynorton2598]

Oh wow - great trivia.

[@CrestwoodRocks]

I believe Mary Francis was also the name of an actress. That actress played Cassandra who was adopted by the Ingalls on the final season of "Little House On The Prairie" before changing to "Little House: A New Beginning".

[@maryleerossmaessler5256]

You might be thinking of Mary Frances Crosby, daughter of Bing. She dropped the Frances when joining the cast of "Dallas".

[@judynorton2598]

How lovely.

[@CrestwoodRocks]

I looked it up. Missy Francis was the one that played Cassandra who was adopted by the Ingalls on the final season of "Little House On The Prairie"

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Catching up! 🤠

[@Scott__C]

Another great episode. It was kind of sad that Jim Bob never found someone, but he also seemed OK with his own company too.

[@judynorton2598]

Had the show continued perhaps they would have found him a wife :)

[@sheilabradley2892]

One of my favorite aspects of this episode is that Ellen is in it. I loved every appearance she made in the later seasons. I especially love this one because she was her old feisty self. Ronnie was a hoot in this one. 😅

[@judynorton2598]

It was always great to have Ellen in an episode. She always brought so much to the show.

[@denisehilton3592]

Thank you judy for sharing this Episode of the calling. I truly loved this episode because it was warm and loving between jim bob and mary francis. They both liked each other and Jim bob falling in love with her apt such a young age only to get this heat broken. I fell for both of them I know what that love pain can do to a person. But mary francis choose her way and knew it meant letting go off Jim bob too find her way as a nun. ❤

[@judynorton2598]

It did make for a different sort of “break up”. Hard to argue with her reasons no matter if your heart is broken :)

[@lisaregoart285]

I watched the episode of you marrying Dr Willard (spelling?). I am actually watching this series for the first time having discovered Prime Video!😊😊 Love love love this show! Again thanks for the insights!

[@judynorton2598]

I love that you are now discovering the series and loving it!!

[@stephaniebirt9451]

Judy, I wanted to share a birthday card my sister sent me, but I cannot share it here. Knowing how much I love the Walton's show and all the actors & actresses, she found a picture of Easter & Zeb, Olivia & John, all seven of you kids and added Good Lord, It's Your Birthday! The picture is all of you at the kitchen table around the radio! Love the Waltons so so much!

[@judynorton2598]

How sweet.

[@OLIVIAUSSIE]

Oh🙂 your lil coat/ sweater idk what to call it - but its so cute! Plaids & checks are great & it looks soft.

[@judynorton2598]

🥰

[@dankierson]

Love those ice-cream parlor hats 😊 Say, Judy, you're quite a gal! 🎉

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@jons.6216]

That's an awfully fancy car the two sisters are driving! Haha! I loved the scene where the Baldwin sisters are visiting with the nun and when she says "Sister" as they always do they get a funny look and have to explain themselves!

[@judynorton2598]

Some sweet and cute moments in an episode that was a tough one for Jim Bob.

[@ThomasC-Crazy4NiagaraFalls]

Another great video Judy! In watching this episode in the past, I never noticed how different the property around the Baldwin house looks compared to earlier seasons. In this episode there seems to be so much open space around the house. In earlier seasons, there were many more trees and shurbs. The garage is also missing. In the episode when the falling star lands in the Baldwin's house we see the garage and how different the left side of the house looks. Also, in the episode with Denver Pyle, we see alot of the garage. In the Gypsy episode, the front of the Baldwin's also looks very different and I think there may have even been a stone or brick wall with gate. Were Columbia and Warner Brothers associated with each other or did they just have an agreement to share locations? Thanks Judy!

[@judynorton2598]

The two lots had merged at one point I believe. It does seem that this could be a different exterior house being used.

[@marchebert7442]

I'm watching the calling on TV right now.

[@judynorton2598]

Wonderful.

[@jrcriner6542]

I love the old church set. I thought they did a great job on The Best Christmas when they made it look like a tree fell through the roof

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you loved the old church set. :)

[@beckybanta126]

Thank you again, Judy, for your choices to share with us, all are so intetesting, like facts how the sizes of TVs & how different screen shapes dictates how something is shot. Was that an on-the- roof antenna in the upper right corner above the equipment used to film?

[@judynorton2598]

Could be. Definitely things we weren't meant to see.

[@chuckcvitkovich2196]

Thanks for this one Judy. Its one of my favorites being Catholic myself. I loved the Mary Frances character. The episode was a very well written storyline. Am I mistaken? But wasn't a different exterior used for the Baldwin residence? I recall a front that was white with more ornamentation. Thanks! Love you Judy!

[@judynorton2598]

That’s a great question. Perhaps for some reason they did use a different house.

[@elizabethbeckman1947]

I'm glad David Harper had this opportunity, opportunity to show an affectionate Jim-Bob, and I do wonder if David had any special memories of his role in this episode - did he recognize it as special. Fortunate or unfortunate, Jim-Bob's relationship experience depicted in the reel world is mirrored by many in the real world. Making the most of what one is dealt is where it's at.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed this episode. I’m speaking with David on the phone as I write this to you. He’s doing well and doesn’t recall much about filming this one.

[@elizabethbeckman1947]

@@judynorton2598 I'm with you - a person doesn't know unless they ask. Thank you for checking in with David. (It was indeed a long, long time ago.)

[@SuperTundra08]

In older episodes the Baldwins had a garage next to their house. Poor Jim Bob always unlucky in love lol

[@judynorton2598]

True - we did see a garage at the Baldwin house in some episodes. I don’t think I ever worked at the exterior of the Baldwin House. The interior was on a sound stage - so I don’t think I ever really had a chance to see the full layout of the exterior.

[@jrcriner6542]

The next time David is on your vlog he can tell us if he really climbed the tree

[@judynorton2598]

I asked and he didn’t remember.

[@jrcriner6542]

@@judynorton2598 ok thanks

[@jrcriner6542]

If you’ve ever seen the movies of “Mountain Family Robinson “ you can see the Mike boom and the shadow of the mike throughout the movies

[@judynorton2598]

Oh really. I imagine it was the same reason.

[@ArleneBaker-nt7ln]

Hi Judy. Another great review. I could not believe how well the baby seemed to be so comfortable with all of you especially you Judy. How was this accomplished? Also, this episode had so many of the actors highlighted which made it so well written.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed this. As for the twins who played John Curtis - on days I worked with them, I basically “babysat” whichever I was working with. In that way - keeping him with me between takes etc meant he was most comfortable and familiar with me. If he saw his Aunt who brought him to set, then he wanted to be with her and then it was tough to take him away. He’d cry 😢.

[@joeseeking3572]

Poor Jim Bob - he actually grew into a rather handsome young man, although the character always retained a certain amount both the vulnerability and defiant independence of a 4-6 year old. He was always just slightly out of the mainstream. How much of that was the writing, my imagination or David Harper is an interesting question.

[@judynorton2598]

He was a wonderful character - quiet but a definite presence. As we each began to grow into our characters the writers found a pattern and continued to build along that line.

[@stacystoltz8722]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@jjjj-mu2ed]

Thanks Judy....i mentioned this episode to you a few months back regarding Sister Mary Francis and Jim Bob and the closing episode narration by Earl (sept '78). I am halfway through S7 again as it happens....i work backwards for some reason, S9-S1, but always the 1st episode in the season forward. I thought the same thing for a long time now....the scene with Sister Mary and Jim Bob seemed really high in that tree....not sure how that was filmed. They wouldn't have been up that high. Must have been something like the Wing Walker episode from 1975....Lee Purcell? was it who stood on the wing which was just above the ground not actually flying. I don't know. I recently watched the tv show Tulsa King, only the 1st episode so far but was reasonably impressed....Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone. Watched a lot of Stallone's films.... (i hate saying 30-45 years ago because it seems a long time ago)...so a while back i have settled on....it wasn't over the top like his Rambo films except the 1st one....First Blood which was very well done and had depth to the story which was sadly lacking from the others.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed this one. Wish I had more info on how the tree scene was filmed.

[@michaelhayes1340]

Is the Warner ranch still there

[@judynorton2598]

Yes it is. It is undergoing a major overhaul of the spaces from what I’ve heard.

[@PaulSmith-sj8cs]

I really like when you break down the behind the scenes of each episode. Wish I had seen the breakdown of “The Comeback” from season 5. In it there’s a scene where Jason introduces Red at the Dewdrop and Red (Merle Haggard) sings “Nobody’s Darling” - It looked as if Jon had a tear in his eye and I couldn’t tell if he was acting or not. Wonder if you were on set for that scene or not.

[@judynorton2598]

Unfortunately I wasn’t in the scenes with Merle Haggard so I really didn’t get a chance to talk with him. I know Jon loved getting to work and play music with him. I did speak a bit about the episode. Here is that link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPRnGuqqNCtnNE

[@PaulSmith-sj8cs]

@@judynorton2598 thank you so much!

[@JohnClifford4567jwc]

I wonder how many times the Baldwin sisters house was used in television shows and movies. I noted it when I watched a repeat of Bewitched. It was the house that Endora makes appear on the Stephens’ street. Then she and Uncle Arthur have a back and forth, as he makes it vanish, and she has it return (with a comical by play involving Abner and Gladys Kravitz).

[@judynorton2598]

Good question. I suspect you would recognize most of the exterior sets used on Waltons on other shows and movies :)

[@maimegoulart7732]

Hey kiddo! Speaking of Cora Beth, do you remember the 1st time Cora Beth is known to have a "snooty" personality? Loved Ronnie Claire. Hugs to ya!

[@judynorton2598]

I think it showed up in The Matchmakers when she had rearranged John Boy’s room and sent him off with all his things.

[@maimegoulart7732]

@judynorton2598 yes! , you are so right. And that was early on, bless her heart.

[@larrydemaar409]

Too bad that it didn’t work out between Mary Frances and Jim-Bob. They made a nice couple.

[@judynorton2598]

They really were sweet together.

[@shirley6738]

I noticed that there are some episodes in which the Baldwin sisters attended the Baptist church. By what I understand they were Protestantism. That was cute in the part where Elizabeth asked if Baptist have nuns and she put a folded newspaper on her head as a wimple (nuns habit).

[@judynorton2598]

So cute. Those were fun little story points.

[@redrooster1908]

@ 4:08 it looks like she's wearing one of your dresses.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. I didn’t think I was crazy :)

[@docadams7099]

Funny how the Baldwins had all these cousins. Polonius, Homer, Mary Frances, Hillary, and several others. Never had nieces, nephews, brothers, or sisters, just cousins!

[@judynorton2598]

True. We never heard there were any other siblings to Miss Emily and Miss Mamie. I guess cousins made sense, but odd we never heard about the Judge’s or their Mama’s siblings :)

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Judy, have you ever had David Doremus (G.W. Haines) as a guest on an episode? I don't remember seeing him but I could have missed the interview.

[@judynorton2598]

I recently spoke with him and part 1 will go live on Monday!

[@georgearthur5906]

I very much enjoy The Walton’s & your behind the scenes channel! Wondering who selected and/or designed the Baldwin sister’s gowns? Also did any of the cast get to keep any articles from wardrobe or props like your catcher’s mitt?

[@judynorton2598]

The Baldwins wardrobe would have been coordinated through our wardrobe dept which had access to the Warner Bros costume stock. So I’m guessing many of their costumes were from stock and maybe the occasional dresses made specifically for them by our seamstresses.