The Waltons - The Clothes - behind the scenes with Judy Norton

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The Waltons period clothes were a wonderful part of the show. From John Boy (Richard Thomas) and Mary Ellen's (Judy Norton) overalls, to the Baldwin sisters vintage dresses and hats. Corabeth Godsey's fashion flair and the John Waltons every day work clothes. We went from poor depression wear and barefoot to the fabulous fashion of the 40's.
Guest stars like Pippa Scott as The Actress - showcased fox wraps, and Walton siblings played hand- me-down with dresses.
In this behind the scenes of The Waltons - we take a look at how the wardrobe department worked. Originally headed by Oscar nominated costume designer Patricia Norris (10 Years a Slave) we went from Warner Bros wardrobe stock to shopping "off the rack" for 40's inspired looks in later seasons.
Come join Judy Norton for this glimpse into The Walton Clothes.
#TheWaltons #Waltonclothes #JudyNorton
• The Waltons - The Clot...

[@S955US84]

Judy's memories of these things that happened nearly 50 years ago when she was a kid is phenomenal.

[@stevendice6572]

I always think the same thing!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you... I wish I remembered more... but yes - 40 - 50 years ago...lol

[@marilynb7687]

I love the show soooo much that I had my son buy all 9 seasons was the best Christmas present ever . I can never find it when I'm streaming.. plus,I'm starting the 8th season , but I went back to the first season lol. I can't help it, this family makes me cry and laugh every episode.

[@davelewandoski4292]

@@delip9303 that was life. people died, sometimes senseless, or accidently. And the storyline of GW brought home the real dangers our young people face getting ready to defend our freedom.

[@davelewandoski4292]

@@delip9303 and my point was, we don't get to pick and choose who gets hurt or dies. "Let him die, he's a bad person, no, let this one live, he's a good person" It doesn't work that way. Just like when Henry Blake got killed on his way home on M*A*S*H. The producers did it to remind us, that not everyone made it home, even when they were on their way home.

[@cadeevans4623]

I loved the Baldwin's sisters clothes they were fancy looking or richy looking they had beautiful clothes or dresses judy

[@audiobook3837]

Yup, definitely remember the Baldwin sisters all done up.

[@cadeevans4623]

Yes their dresses were nice and fancy such a beautiful done up dresses

[@WaiferThyme]

one of my favourite episodes was when the Baldwin sisters gave Elizabeth enough purple fabric to make a dress for her and her dolly. She was so delighted and excited to show them the finished dress that Mama had made. I think what captured me was that they allowed Kami to be the little girl she was - twirling and fluffing her dress and hopping on one toe.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks

[@cadeevans4623]

Your welcome

[@jcos6762]

Zeb Walton's overalls, John Walton's suspenders, and Johnboy's glasses should all be in the Smithsonian.

[@l.m.malcolm2685]

Agreed!

[@maryeliz8799]

And Olivia’s and Grandma’s aprons!!😃

[@Maryros12241]

Olivia's coat and hat too.

[@maryeliz8799]

@@Maryros12241 yeeesssss!

[@judynorton2598]

Great ideas.

[@johnallen310]

My dad was born in 1928. We would watch the Waltons every week and he would always remark how realistic the show was.

[@dixielady2]

My dad was born in 28 as well. He said the Walton family was rich compared to his. But it wouldn’t have been much of a show sitting around watching everyone get skinny. 😂

[@l.m.malcolm2685]

1923 for my Mom. Elizabeth was her favorite character as she so closely resembled her..

[@shadowwolf7622]

@@dixielady2 My dad was born in 1939. He had 11 brothers and sisters. They lived in an old farm house in rural southern Indiana. He said it was horrible. ! The boys all slept upstairs in one large room. It had no heat or air conditioning. In the winter, snow blew in on them in their beds. At times, they had no shoes and very little clothes . And very little food too. He says they sometimes climbed trees to get eggs from birdnest. They had 1 gun for hunting. It was a very old shotgun. Held together with tape. It was a 12 gauge single shot. Someone gave them several 20 gauge shells. So, they had to wrap tape around them to make them fit in the gun. Dad used to say the Waltons lived like royalty compared to him. I've heard him say many times- "The good ole days weren't so good !".

[@judynorton2598]

Nice to hear.

[@janiceharris5475]

I loved the episode when the mom and grandma made a college suit for John boy out of grandpa's burial suit. John boy was so happy and appreciative 💗

[@judynorton2598]

Sweet moment.

[@SummerRain368]

I loved that suit they made for John-Boy and I was also going to mention it here! He wore it quite a bit, too. I also loved the bow tie with it.

[@ruthannkizakavich3325]

I wonder if anyone would wear something made like that today? Probably not, today's kids need everything store bought & brand new.

[@pamelapatterson1545]

I like the fabulous fashion of 40's.

[@judynorton2598]

Me too! My favorite!

[@davidkrepow7581]

I always have a laugh when I see Will Geer “half-in and half-out” of what ever he was wearing...then do a 180 and be the dapper model for “sartorial splendor” when they dressed him up !! 🤣😎

[@iHeartAmySue]

The one where the missionary came for Sunday dinner was hilarious. “Livie has anyone seen my inner tube?” 🤣🤣🤣

[@judynorton2598]

He was so great at creating his character.

[@SnowdropWood]

I liked Grandpa's 'smart casual' look too, where he still had the overalls on but brushed his hair flat and put on a white cardigan. :) Will wore a new set of overalls in season 6, a darker denim pair with both straps done up. I couldn't get used to them as much as the old faded one-strapped pair!

[@iHeartAmySue]

Anyone else out there appreciate the costume of John Walton when he was struck by lightning in the white T-shirt? Never before realized before that episode how attractive he was. But yes he is.

[@lindadigiovanni9356]

Ummmm... yes he is! 😜

[@judynorton2598]

Yes he was.

[@BeanieScooter]

One of my all-time favorite episodes was Olivia working with Stella (Abby Dalton). Michael shined in that one!

[@judynorton2598]

Yes she did!

[@ashleydeshais2667]

I loved the fact that the clothes looked lived in! How john boys pants were always clean but looked dirty and worn! I love how for the first 3 season was in the tom boy stage and wore jeans and overalls then you grew up and started wearing the dresses. You looked absolutely stunning in the outfit you got from the new Yorkers! Grandma was always so modern in the age she never showed her arms and always had her apron on! When mama(Olivia wore the beautiful gown when her and John went to the motel and stayed. I love watching the waltons my entire families watches it every night❤

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you have enjoyed the show.

[@hollyhyatt1661]

I Agree The Pink And Peach Dresses Were Stunning!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you :)

[@jackiepordon8728]

I liked the period clothing. Cora Beth always looked elegant when she dressed up. That really heightened her character. She played her part so well. Your videos are always so interesting. I look forward to them so much. Thank you for making them Judy 😃

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

There was one dress Corabeth wore that I thought was a bit risque' That was the dress she wore for the graduation of JimBob. Neckline a bit too low...I wondered how those flowers would fit on that dress😀😀

[@judynorton2598]

A pleasure.

[@mdonahue4683]

I think they got the clothes quite right. The hair not always so much. It seemed to look the decade to me of the seventies for the most part on the girls. I thought they nailed it with Ike Godsey's store interior. It all looked like the goods were authentic 1930's. I used to feel like I had stepped back in time to that era/decade. Fantastic job with that.

[@claudetteanderson760]

@@janeiwasduncan8463 I agree that dress was too low!

[@tld8630]

Cora Beth was a One of a kind Great Lady ..So poised and articulate 💜

[@csrothlisberger852]

I always thought that John Boy stayed in knickers too long. He was going to college before he got long pants. The other boys weren't like that. I don't recall ever seeing Jason or Ben in knickers when they were 15, 16, or 17 years old. So much for hand me downs 😂😂

[@judynorton2598]

Interesting point.

[@dianereed3456]

Loved the Baldwin sisters clothing. Dresses and hats always matched. Also the clothing the girls wore as they got older. The dress you had on when you went to Boatwight to apply for med school was so pretty.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

I loved the episode where Erin dressed as a Southern Belle to prove a point to JD Pickett 😂 I think Grandma and Grandpa had the least wardrobe changes. Always a plain dress and overalls and authentic for the period. Really enjoyed this! ✌❤

[@judynorton2598]

Good point!

[@phyllismontoroula6454]

I loved the blue dress you had on The home coming

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks... that one definitely wasn't very fitted, but perfect for the show.

[@angelaohara4344]

I loved the Baldwin sisters beautiful dresses, especially the lovely burgundy/ crimson dress, my favorite. So elegant and stylish. Also , Corabeth wore some lovely dresses, the beautiful flower print flowing chiffon, on “Founders Day”, and my favorite, the chocolate brown gorgeous dress she wore in “The Medal”. And the green elegant dress Olivia wore in “The Woman”,and tried on an emerald green dress in “The Test”.💚

[@judynorton2598]

Yes - great dresses.

[@timprobasco9882]

Yeah... Great wardrobe authenticity in the show always... Loved it when Mary Ellen opted to buy a dress instead of the baseball glove... Even though she took it back, I saw Erin wearing that dress in a later episode... Also there several storylines regarding clothing... I remember Olivia wanting a "Store Bought" dress ... And the awesome episode where Olivia fashions some dresses for the Baldwin from beautiful silks from their fabric trunk. LoL... Can't forget Elizabeth and the doll had matching dresses.. Lollllll 😲

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for your comments.

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

I liked the peach dress the best. You wore it well!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you!!

[@blackjackdavy2342]

I always loved you in overalls you were so cute and still are!☺️❤️

[@judynorton2598]

Awww.... thank you!

[@Prancer0210]

Love this show and I still watch the reruns 💛

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@dellaburnham571]

ME TOO, EVERYDAY

[@nancybaumgartner6774]

Judy Norton looks fabulous

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much

[@tammyevans7333]

The clothing was well represented by the individuals who wore them for that time period, well done!

[@cadeevans4623]

The clothing was beautiful and nice had cute outfits Tammy

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks

[@Scalcionekitchen]

Love these stories. I wish Judy would do a Behind the Scenes if EVERY episode before she forgets!

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much. I’ll get to as many of them as I can :)

[@kenb8891]

I always wanted to be a Walton. Kenny Ray Walton. Lol...

[@midgie4410]

I've wished I could been a part of the Walton family too! It's hard to believe that the Walton's aren't a real family. But in my mind,they are!😂

[@LB-eh5fz]

Ken I’m 65 a great granny I watch the Waltons every day,,,, I STILL WANT TO BE A WALTON IN THE WALTON FAMILY LIVING THAT GLORIOUS WONDERFUL LIFE ☺️❤️

[@LB-eh5fz]

Midgie ,my 83 year old mother thinks the Waltons are real ,she is sheltered and watches them daily with me ,,she believes someone just filmed the lives of this wonderful family as they lived their everyday lives 😊❤️

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@robinpankey2495]

LB that's so sweet. I have a cousin who thinks that everything that happened on the show is true. I just let her believe it. Why burst her bubble if it makes her happy.

[@BR-kk9qu]

Judy! This was so interesting! My grandmother was born in 1922 and she always said the clothing was accurate for the time period and rural America. As you noted about 40’s style cycling back during the late 70’s.... she stated, “ Why would I want to wear those dresses again?!” I loved the pink dress you mentioned, too. You definitely had a wonderful costumer.

[@judynorton2598]

Totally agree. That is so cool.

[@duaneadams5210]

Thank You for another remembrance of the Walton's. That was my all-time favorite program and I still love the re-runs.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad. Thank you.

[@kategulick4781]

I've always loved the way the Baldwins were dressed. Now I'm picturing your costume designer making that Spanish style dress to fit Robert Preston in Victor/Victoria!

[@judynorton2598]

She was soooo good.

[@jackihopper2461]

I thoroughly enjoyed this in particular, as I love clothing from the past and it reminded me of the time back when I was either in Grade 7/8 for a Hitory class oral project presentation, my Grandma trusted me to let me borrow her actual early 1920s wedding dress, and a few other items she kept of that era to be part of my presentation, it earned me an A++... the teacher , some students were in awe tgat I had brought it, and for my Grandma to even have kept it, mind you , it was a bit discolored but overall, still mostly in tact, she had it well wrapped up, took care as did I with it in my care, Thankyou again, loved all clothing used on The Waltons 🤩

[@meo21626]

Wow that is really special! What a great story!

[@judynorton2598]

How wonderful.

[@nancysaffield5337]

I love the period clothing for that era. Particularly Grandma Walton and olivia. I love the way they dressed.

[@trailerparkcutie_txtpc7379]

I found a dress that is exactly what they would have worn, now just trying to find shoes to match. I'm thinking some brogues or oxfords with black opaque stockings?

[@jeanmarcks6269]

The dress you wanted and ended up now getting for the catchers mitt is one dress that kept on showing for A few years! Thar catchers mitt episode is one of my favorite!

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks. I’m glad I went for the catcher’s mitt.

[@carolm3468]

I remember the dark blue dress Mary Ellen wore to the Quilting. It was outstanding, along with the peach dress and the burgundy gown given to you by Linda Purl's character. I always got a kick out of John Boy's "go to" outfit in the first couple of seasons, which was jeans and a tiny little vest sweater that was so tight it looked like it should have been Jim Bobs! Finally after his first year of college he settled into a comfortable pants and shirt look that was nice. Mama always looked nice in her special green dress that was "kind of elegant". Erin looked wonderful in her black graduation dress. So mature, much more-so than whatever I wore to my own graduation! I love my Waltons! -

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for all your comments.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Judy, it was such fun watching how all of you dressed in the very first episode, and then seeing the progression as time passed. Not only as fashion changed from year to year, but as all of your matured, and fashion changed for you as individuals; reflected your personalities.

[@judynorton2598]

Very true.

[@texhaines9957]

Thank you. My Grandmother modeled for one of the local dress and milliner shops. She did it for materials (& hats) and then sewed her own & boys shirts & dresses for my aunt. My aunt wore jeans when riding her horse & working the livestock. Overalls for the chickens. That's how it was on the edge of dust bowl Oklahoma during that time. Thanks Judy

[@meo21626]

I imagined that working on a farm or ranch would require wearing pants for girls.

[@judynorton2598]

How awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@jennyhughes6597]

I loved this episode! I remember the pink dress, it was a favorite of mine also. I wore feed sack dresses as a little girl, and I have some of my Grandma's feed sack fabric today. I display it in a wooden box.

[@l.m.malcolm2685]

Feed sack dresses? Weren't they kind of rough-hewn anyway? Or am I thinking of flour sacks? (Sorry, city boy here.. )

[@jennyhughes6597]

@@l.m.malcolm2685 They were kind of a cotton blend and had prints on them. The ones I had were flowered. We wore them til they were worn out. I think some people might think they were burlap when you hear feedsack. Now that would be rough, lol!!!!!!

[@davidvogel6359]

@@l.m.malcolm2685 you are probably thinking about burlap bags being feed sacks and they would have been for larger gains like corn or beans. The feed sacks she is talking about for dress making were a tighter weave that would have held flour or corn meal. That would have spilled out between the strings of the burlap woven bag.

[@Miniver765]

@@davidvogel6359 Yes, they were just a printed cotton muslin material people reused to make clothing, curtains, quilts, and other household items.

[@judynorton2598]

That is so sweet.

[@ladyk63200]

I also loved the Balwin Sisters clothes especially the ones that Olivia had made for them when Olivia sees Elizabeth's doll wrap with material they gave her that later landed her the job in the dress shop. Another great episode Judy! Thank you! 💖

[@judynorton2598]

You are very welcome

[@christywhitehead3171]

Looking beautiful as always love the dress it's one of my favorite colors enjoying the video have a wonderful weekend sending you love and blessings

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much

[@kallen868]

Costumes are character revealing. When they are good. One tends to take them for granted. 🏆😊🥇

[@judynorton2598]

Great point.

[@cindykrauss7168]

I remember there was a coat that Sissy Spacek wore in one of her episodes. The same coat was worn by Marsha Woollery when she made a return appearance. And the same coat was worn again by Erin in the episode of the Children’s Carroll. At least I think it was the same coat.

[@basilmarasco1975]

Was Marsha Woolery the girl who was always giving John-Boy the run-around?

[@judynorton2598]

Interesting. I’ll have to look out for it.

[@Jddude0911]

There is a dress one of the young ladies wore, we laughed because the print were goats standing on red- orange stripes. The we saw it again wore by the visiting poet John Boy fell in love with in season 3-The Women. I wish I could find a picture of it - The Goats on Bacon dress!!!

[@jons.6216]

I had mentioned before that it was a real treat to see Michael Learned all glammed up in the episode where she goes to work for her old classmate out of town! I also recall that in the episode where the Godseys believe they have a great deal of money coming to them (and end up not) in one of the scenes where Cora Beth comes in wearing a very stylish but pretty stuffy new dress my mom commented about how that outfit "really suited her character"!

[@judynorton2598]

She did have some great outfits.

[@tonys1210]

Thank you Judy,Really enjoying these behind the scenes video's. So interesting. 👍😊👍

[@judynorton2598]

So glad!

[@mrDCunningham]

So very interesting. Thank you Judy 👍🏻😘

[@judynorton2598]

You are so welcome

[@nancyzorbaugh510]

Remember wearing hand me downs myself so did my daughters.

[@judynorton2598]

Me too! I have an older sister.

[@kittiesbytheseamalloryscastle]

Judy, I loved all the ladies 👗 dresses in The Waltons!! I remember you had a black dress you wore a couple times. I think to your quilting and when you went to Godsey’s store with that British director. It was very pretty on you. I remember mama’s green dress when mama and papa renewed their vows for their 20th Anniversary. Michael looked gorgeous in that episode 👗💕

[@judynorton2598]

Yes! Loved those.

[@kittiesbytheseamalloryscastle]

💞👗💞

[@maryfarrell7154]

Judy, Could you do a segment on Peggy Rea. I remember her in an earlier episode as a landlady when Erin & Mary Ellen rented an apartment together.

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

I saw her on Wagon Train and ( I think) on Gunsmoke..

[@judynorton2598]

I’ll do my best. Thanks.

[@carolynd9732]

She was also on I Love Lucy once or twice. Remarkably happy character, it seemed.

[@sharonc6505]

Back in them days they seemed to wear same clothes alot except their Sunday best like no Shoes going to school until Winter hit & No School .My grandma had told me Stories & alot it is Spot on with the Waltons time period .thanks Judy ! This was fun 🤗🌸🦋🌾

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@jjtsmom]

Speaking of the clothes, Judy, that dress you’re wearing looks fabulous on you. So beautiful! As always, well done Behind the Scenes. I enjoyed this immensely.. I remember you in the denim overalls. Did you, or did you not, create a fashion trend with these? I remember that denim overalls- or farmer jeans, as we called them, were all the rage when I was in high school. I attribute this to you.

[@judynorton2598]

LOL - that would be something if I started a denim overalls trend :)

[@jacquiebrasher2845]

I love vintage clothes, and have collected them. I own a gorgeous 40s dress made of blue shantung fabric with a lace collar that I treasure. The Waltons had some lovely costumes, and I've always admired them.

[@judynorton2598]

That is awesome!

[@kpscully]

I loved checking out all of the cute vintage outfits as much as I loved checking out all of the vintage vehicles. That was funny about you doing your personal shopping at a time when those styles were making a come back lol. Thanks for the info on Patricia Norris, no wonder the wardrobe was so excellent. Thank you for making this video!

[@judynorton2598]

I totally agree!

[@davelewandoski4292]

and I loved how Mary Ellen stood up for Jim Bob when he was wearing the hand me down clothes.

[@judynorton2598]

Yes, she was good that way.

[@josephwilliams710]

Hey Judy A.k.a. Mary Ellen if u don't mine me calling you that meaning the show " I wanted to say indeed The Baldwin sisters were so cool & sweet " I'm watching The Waltons right now and there showing my favorite episode one of them on The Hallmark Drama on Satellite right now there showing The Minstrel it was so adorable when you kissed that man with the guitar what a lovely song he sang to you , I must admit when I was a young teenager I actually wished that was me you kissing me lol ....... Hope that means as a compliment what I'm saying is I have often had a crush on you because you were the prettiest Walton to me " hugs and lots of respect with love Judy Norton !!!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much. Very kind of you to share.

[@josephwilliams710]

@@judynorton2598 My Pleasure well at least I'm speaking truth " Your an amazing woman & I'm so honored to meet you finally " trust me I've met some famous people before as a matter of fact I have Friends on my Facebook page that play in big name bands like " Pink Floyd & the drummer of 3 doors down his name is Greg bc it's always an honor to meet a lovely pretty woman like you cause u were pretty then and still beautiful and an amazing actor & by the way I've seen that you and the other cast of the show come to the Waltons house every year I wanted to know when is it ya'll will be coming back to that house ? Cause I wanna go on that day you & the cast go there so I can meet you and everyone , so do u know when y'all will be coming there ?

[@meo21626]

That’s so sweet

[@karenrich9092]

Hi Judy, Thanks for this video. Now I will have to start reading the credits when I watch because you're making me be more observant of the behind the scenes people who made the actors(like you!) successful on the show.

[@judynorton2598]

Yes indeed... I wish every one of them were credited.

[@rebeccatool765]

My Mom grew up in a family of 8 kids (6 girls 2 boys) and were very poor. My Mom and her sisters wore dresses made out of flour sacks as well as her sisters hand downs. like the Walton girls!!

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for sharing.

[@sandraargo8382]

And, you got to go to the store to pick what design you wanted.

[@duaneputnam9923]

I remember those styles of the 70s looking like 40’s all over again. I think a lot of great movies at the time were set in that era. Bonnie and Clyde movie comes to mind immediately 😊. My sisters best friend had a hat just like Olivia’s hat. We loved it!

[@judynorton2598]

Great point.

[@MsSweetpea1958]

Wow, this took me back to watching the show! I always laid on the floor in front of the tv, back in the day and I also used to examine things about shows I was watching. I used to watch for things that seemed out of place. My mother was an avid seamstress and I was dragged through more fabric stores as a child than I want to remember. I would do this examining with Little House on the Prairie too. I noticed a couple of times the fabric was not the kind that would have been available back then, or a lace or trim that would have been out of their price range, but overall Walton clothing was perfect, in fact some DID look very threadbare, Elizabeth's especially. I did notice one time John Sr had on a blue jacket with a colorful plaid lining and I knew the jacket was a regular item at Sears! It was a classic style that's been around forever. Another time, I saw Victor French wearing the same jacket on Highway to Heaven. Maybe it was a wardrobe item. Little House was WAY off with their fabrics, especially in the Mercantile. To me, this was a bit like "breaking the wall" to me and kind of spoiled the story, which goes to show that costume people are VERY important. Sorry I was so long.

[@judynorton2598]

How fascinating. I love that. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@barbarahouser2193]

loved you in that pink dress! I sure miss all of the charactors on the show! thanks Judy for bringing this all back 💖

[@judynorton2598]

You are so welcome!

[@dawngreen9275]

Loved the costumes too ! Especially loved the Baldwin sisters and Cora Beth. Loved seeing you, Judy wearing jeans and your riding boots . The later years saw the skirts and blouses you wore and thought to myself the same thing you said about the fashions wore in the seventies. I would wear them today. One dress in particular that Cora Beth wore had wide skirt and short sleeves and it was black and white can't remember the pattern but it was gorgeous. She looked great in it .

[@judynorton2598]

I agree.

[@GabbysCraftyWitchLife]

I always enjoy looking at all the clothes you all wore on the waltons & most definitely there would be hand me downs for the children, but I always felt sorry for Jim bob having to wear that female top & I loved seeing those awesome hats the Baldwin ladies wore. Tfs this behind the scenes Judy 👍💕

[@judynorton2598]

I totally agree!

[@GabbysCraftyWitchLife]

@@judynorton2598 💕💕💕

[@cadeevans4623]

I liked the overalls clothes as well judy that the waltons wore they looked farmy looking and the dresses that you wore judy they were nice

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks

[@cadeevans4623]

Your welcome

[@j.a.whittler6983]

Something that always amazes me is how your voice has never changed. Your voice is very distinct. I always thought that you were the prettiest of the girls next to Erin or Elizabeth.

[@judynorton2598]

Wow, thanks.

[@paulaelliott4903]

Thank you for this segment, Judy! I am reminded of the scene in one show where Elizabeth comes down the stairs to the kitchen and asks her Mom, (Olivia)...” What is wrong with me?” She had on one of her old dresses that she had certainly outgrown. Olivia smiles, but Elizabeth proclaims... “I look like a skinny chicken!”... from there she goes back up the stairs, flapping her arms and ‘balking’ like a chicken! Lol. A very cute and endearing scene!

[@judynorton2598]

Totally. Adorable scene and so true to life.

[@edwardclark9057]

When l was young watching the Waltons l was so amazed at how beautiful Mary Ellen look wearing coveralls or the city clothing l seen you wear in an episode where a NYC family moved to the mountain and she let you try on some fancy city clothes,Lol l thought You were so beautiful in either,just goes to show on rare occasions the person makes the clothes.keep up the good work,we love you

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. That is very kind of you.

[@l.m.malcolm2685]

Afterthought: I remember stating in the "Baldwin Sisters" segment that they - The Baldwins - were "seeking social advancement in a town where there was none to be had..." In retrospect, what you stated about their costumage being of an earlier era made me rethink that notion. The Baldwins were well placed; I believe now it was CoraBeth who was the frustrated but determined social climber! 😉

[@judynorton2598]

Good point.

[@tamaragrootkarzijn2435]

Judy,I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You are so expressive as you describe the wonderful celebrations on the Waltons,in such a poignant way that you can feel the joy that was expressed at these community gatherings/celebrations through the actors, still,all these years later. Really,quite unbelievable,your ability to do this,Judy. It is so enjoyable to watch.Thank you for that.Just puts a smile on my face to remember these moments!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much.

[@deniseburnside]

Just another wonderful episode in this series. I sure do learn a lot. Thank you ever so much. Stay well. Much love! ❤️

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TigerzLionzPistonzWingz]

Wonderful Behind the Scenes!!! Just can't get enough.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad :)

[@sherryhettinga5416]

Very interesting!! I am a professional seamstress, so wardrobe is always interesting to me. Monday's and Thursdays have become my favorite days of the week, because I get to see your KZbin videos!! Thanks for another great one.

[@judynorton2598]

Oh wow. Thank you so much.

[@eleanornajar3702]

Love the "Walton's" and everything that is shared ❤️ Thank you much

[@judynorton2598]

My pleasure

[@larrydemaar409]

It was interesting to find out that “The Waltons” show was “taped”, the clothes and the episode.

[@judynorton2598]

lol - actually we weren't a taped show. The Waltons was all shot on 35mm film just like movies of the day.

[@larrydemaar409]

Thanks for your reply. High quality 35mm film means quality just like the show.

[@katherineaustin2477]

Loved all the clothing everyone wore.

[@judynorton2598]

Ahh, thanks.

[@JohnClifford4567jwc]

Judy, I mentioned it before. But I liked the scene in "The Test", where Mary Ellen and Erin modeled the dresses that Olivia made for the Baldwin Sisters. Especially when Mary Ellen is wearing the elegant dress that Mamie Baldwin is, later seen in. I wonder if that was the same dress? Or did they have several of it available. I was reminded of the story of how Kate Winslett ended up wearing 28, quantity, of the white dress used in James Cameron's Titanic (1997), for after the sketch and then the chase, collision, ship sinking, and rescue scenes.

[@judynorton2598]

Fascinating about Kate Winslett in Titanic - but makes sense. We occasionally needed doubles of clothes. Not sure about the Baldwin dress - I don’t recall.

[@candyrenee2152]

Loved this topic Judy! Thanks so much.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad!

[@seanlohan4713]

The videos are always interesting. I suppose in the Walton's it depended on what characters had money and the ones that were poor and they were dressed according to the script. Thanks Judy.

[@judynorton2598]

Absolutely

[@BabsLongfellow]

How funny that I actually remember that pink dress! It looked beautiful

[@judynorton2598]

Cool.

[@garyandleslied]

Seems like men's suits haven't changed a whole lot throughout the years. Just some. Be fun to wear something vintage to an event. I've always liked retro stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@garyandleslied]

@NoName99 NoFace88 You never know. They very well could. They are different for sure. For a while bell bottoms came back.

[@judynorton2598]

I totally agree!

[@rsprockets7846]

Uncle was a zoot suit ER pre war but WWll. Turned him.OD

[@maryeckstein7891]

I loved the little brown romper that Elizabeth often wore in season one. So adorable, but obviously homemade. I also liked the scenes where Mama was either sewing on the machine or darning socks with a darning ball. Very true to the period.

[@judynorton2598]

Kami outgrew so many of her clothes over the seasons :)

[@mariafinn1082]

I was thinking the same thing. She was so cute in that romper. But as Judy noted, she quickly outgrew it. Kids grow like weeds when they are that young.

[@juliajones2283]

Really enjoy these behind the scenes videos Judy as a fan who grew up watching The Walton’s I love the information you gave us. Xx

[@judynorton2598]

So glad!

[@timgraddy2418]

I always liked the clothes you wore during the show... Love your video's..

[@judynorton2598]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lucillelaurenzi4951]

I loved the Baldwin's sisters clothes myself.They looked so shipitcated.

[@judynorton2598]

Yes - they had great dresses.

[@pameladonnelson2093]

I always love the clothes that Miss Mamie and Miss Emily wore. They were always so elegant and gracious ladies

[@judynorton2598]

I agree. They were such special ladies and characters.

[@jonathanstephens1551]

I think it is safe to say that any then teenage boy who was a regular viewer of The Waltons remembers that the most revealing clothing worn during the series was an episode where Cora Beth was in her bedroom with Ike and wearing just a slip :-)

[@iHeartAmySue]

She was a good looking woman

[@jonathanstephens1551]

@@iHeartAmySue she certainly was! I happened to meet Michael Learned in about 1978 and she was also a very attractive woman.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for the comments

[@lindadee6603]

Hey Judy :-)) I always remember the outfit that Olivia had in the trunk that she wore on her honeymoon :-) The Waltons were in the 1930s. To see a garment from earlier in time made you understand how John and Olivia dressed when they were younger :-)) oxoxo

[@judynorton2598]

Very true.

[@catherinehewson3513]

Nice to hear your commentary on the clothes of that time period , I remember my Mom commenting on the clothes as they were the style when she was a girl and she loved to see that. The two dresses you liked, the pink and the peach were very flattering on you , sweet💕🌸

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much

[@lindabrown94]

I loved that the clothes were worn over and over just as my family did. I noticed that there was a gray dress that would show up on multiple episodes worn by different people from Verdie, ladies in church, maybe Olivia once.

[@judynorton2598]

Yes, wardrobe was re-used at times.

[@JohnClifford4567jwc]

Sometimes an actor or actress is seen wearing the same type of outfit or dress that a prior actor or actress was seen in. For example, I think it was in The Spoilers where Linda Purl (as Alicia Hanover) is seen wearing the same dress that Ann Noland (as Amy Partridge) had on in The Runaway

[@judynorton2598]

Interesting. Guess it was like repurposing sets.

[@melodyforeman3421]

Thank you Judy.

[@judynorton2598]

You're welcome

[@HeyitsDeirdre]

I watched the episode where Jim-bob was was wearing a girls blouse and he was teased about it and u got a black eye that episode was on today

[@judynorton2598]

Awesome

[@donnajones2642]

This is going to be a good one I noticed Erin had a dress made like the table clothes on the table

[@debbietoornman5780]

It was common to reuse older clothing, feed sacks and tablecloths as necessary to clothe the family. Even the blouse Jason? wore would have been done it the time if necessary. There were so many people with limited money at the time. And store bought clothing was more expensive at the time than home made or repurposed clothing according to my grandmas. Both of my grandmas were good at handquilting, embroidery and making clothes. One of my grandmas could take a look at a piece of clothing and reproduce it without a pattern. She pick out patterns she had already and put the clothing together

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for your comments.

[@lenragsdell6689]

I lived in hip hugger bell bottoms in the early 70's

[@judynorton2598]

lol... that was indeed quite a fashion.

[@juttaschoner4302]

Good Day, Ms. Judy. I love to learn about the clothing stories. I adored the dresses of the Baldwin Sisters, but also enjoyed the clothing of the Walton Family. There was something for every taste. So good to hear from you today. Have a great week.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you! You too!

[@juttaschoner4302]

@@judynorton2598 Thank you.

[@foggymountainman9138]

They must have got that wardrobe out of my family's closet's... lol😁

[@judynorton2598]

lol

[@ringokidd387]

Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄 Ms Judy & ALL !

[@judynorton2598]

Same to you!

[@thekyrobman]

Grandpa probably had the easiest wardrobe, overalls and a plaid shirt. Something we as viewers don't often think about. Fun stuff.....

[@judynorton2598]

Yep - and often one suspended undone.

[@csmytube21c67]

Classy were their clothes for sure; perfect for the Baldwin Sisters. Interesting & fun facts on the waltons clothes.🙂 I do follow the different types of jeans worn back than.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ticklicker11]

I noticed the walton girls sometimes wore pants and wondered when that first became acceptable.

[@judynorton2598]

Great question.

[@gregrak9389]

When Michael Learned returned to the series, briefly, "Olivia" began to wear pants.

[@wlsweat1]

My mom started wearing pants in the 70s and my sisters and I wore dresses unless it was hot then we got to wear shorts. But in 1971 is when we started wearing pants.

[@l.m.malcolm2685]

My mother was a Colorado country girl and in the 30's and 40's - and wore jeans, only exception being for school and church...

[@hollyavillella554]

I attended first public school, then parochial highschool. We had to wear dresses or skirts. In college we wore jeans or dungarees as my mother called them. In the early -mid-70s, some thought it almost scandalous for girls to wear slacks, let alone jeans to school! 😊📝📚

[@rosehunt9640]

I loved the clothes Ms. Mamie and Ms. Emily wore. They were so classy. Feminine. I always loved Grandpa's overalls. Elizabeth's little girl days were so cute. Her red braided har and the cute little dresses, she looked like a little doll.

[@judynorton2598]

Great costuming over all.

[@judyweddington2514]

I felt so sorry for Jim Bob when he wore that shirt look like a girl top I'm glad you took up for him the little fellow was being bullied that's what family does for each other

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks... Had to stand up for Jim Bob ;)

[@darkvader7231]

That would have been the episode entitled The Reunion from Season 1, fantastic episode!!

[@laurabledsoe5878]

Every time I've seen that episode, I've always thought about it could be been altered, to make it look less like a girl's shirt, and more like a boy's. The collar could've been reshaped, to give a straight edge, as opposed to the scalloped edging, and the sleeves could've been let out, to get rid of that gathered, puffy look, and the even the buttons and button holes, could've been switched from one side to the other. I just think all thsy, every time I've watched that episode, and if all that had been done, maybe Jim Bob wouldn't have gotten beat up, though it's nice that Mary Ellen defended him. I guess, maybe the thought was, Olivia didn't have time to do all that extra tailoring, running the whole house like she did. Still....

[@iHeartAmySue]

@@laurabledsoe5878 I would’ve stayed up all night sewing for the cutie. Poor Jim bob.

[@annewalton9036]

I saw that episode last night. A different collar would have helped

[@sheilajacob4732]

The Waltons reminds me of my childhood, not mountain living but rural living and we too were a big family without grandparents(they lived in another country) We did family things together, prayed together, no phone, no tv, no car! all that came later. Those were the best times of my life, when I came to this country, my favorite show became, The Waltons, clean family show! I love all the characters, great acting! so real like! You all should have won awards! the pretty dresses and I love Grandpa, always happy! Judy, your son in the show is so well behaved, was he real family?

[@judynorton2598]

Sounds like you had a wonderful upbringing. No - there is no relationship to the twins who played John Curtis - but you are correct - they were very well behaved.

[@josienekeMattie]

Wondered often about this and your feelings about the period clothing! Thanks once again Judy!! -xxx-

[@judynorton2598]

My pleasure.

[@dainakocher2818]

Love all of the clothes!!!!

[@judynorton2598]

Ahh, thanks.