The Waltons - Todd Bridges Interview - behind the scenes with Judy Norton

[@shyman99]

We are all aging, but like fine wine. Todd is such a talent. Loved his work and he is such a joy to listen to.

[@judynorton2598]

Love the fine wine analogy :)

[@BOOMNERD51]

I loved Todd Bridges as Josh! ❤

[@gokuvegeta3163]

Todd is one of the best child actors ever, period. He was great on Little House.

[@rachelotremba8100]

I loved the Little House episode he was in

[@judynorton2598]

Such a natural talent from such an early age.

[@sandramclelland2674]

@@gokuvegeta3163 I agree. To this day, I will always stop and watch Todd's episodes on both the Walton's and Little House. They were all such great episodes.

[@melissabradley1511]

Yes! Loved the interaction between his character and Michael Landon's character.

[@markgordon5387]

I wish Todd Bridges long life. I loved all his shows.

[@atokadjoe]

Todd is such a wonderful actor. I remember his role on the Waltons and being in awe of his talent.

[@joebarzo9935]

You said you might get Todd Bridges a few months back...and sure enough you did it. Thank you Judy so very much. Your efforts for your viewers and precious memories shared are so very much appreciated. Apparently NOBODY can say no to you...and we are the beneficiaries of that!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for your kind comments.

[@daleberg3453]

Todd Bridges is a nice guy for sure. My wife and I were contestants on his game show Lovers and Losers at the Plaza Hotel. Todd helped me up the steps. We actually won! We won a trip to Florida. So we decided to do a cruise to the Bahamas. After we got back from the cruise we went to Disney World. Todd is great!!!! So are you! I'm catching up to you. Come September I will be 66 too. Appreciate the channel. I still watch the show on METV!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for sharing that sweet story.

[@hollyavillella554]

Thank you so much, Judy, for inviting Todd Bridges and Todd for sharing your time and stories with us! I loved the Walton's storyline of Verdi and Hal's adopting you. It's amazing how many shows you were in! Such a talented young person. How wonderful your Mom taught you acting! Every guest Judy has hosted mentions how kind everyone on The Walton's was/is! Roots was quite spectacular, riveting stories, wonderful actors, terrible history. Yes, it's difficult to accept Ralph Waite as a slave owner in Roots. You were wonderful in LHOTP too! A charming and gifted child and still charming and gifted. Bless Walton's everywhere! ❤

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much for joining us.

[@davecardoza4762]

It’s great to see Todd Bridges interviewed by you dear Judy. I was happy to know that he appeared in The Waltons. I saw him from his days on Different Strokes alongside Gary Coleman. I loved that show. Great interview and may God bless you both!

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joefagan6244]

The only Different Strokes living cast.

[@julietannOsfan1972]

I didn’t realise this. What happened to the sister? I loved that programme.

[@johnvanderploeg6707]

​@@julietannOsfan1972 Dana Plato died several years ago. I believe it was determined to be a drug related suicide. She had a history of substance abuse issues and some emotional/mental issues going on.

[@davewebbtheauthor]

Danny Cooksey is still alive. He appeared in 48 episodes during the last couple seasons.

[@julietannOsfan1972]

@@johnvanderploeg6707 Thank you for the info. I didn’t realise this. So sad what happened to her in the end.

[@julietannOsfan1972]

@@davewebbtheauthor Was he the bloke who played the Dad?

[@mistyfreeze2973]

What a treat to have Todd Bridges on! I've always loved Todd & certainly admire him for his sobriety journey, this was a fun interview!

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@Swampzoid]

No matter his age he still looks the same.

[@lornadryden5650]

Whatchoo talking about lol

[@jamiecabral2820]

I am so glad that Todd brought up growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. I grew up there as well during the sixties and seventies, and I tell my children that there really wasn't any racism in that area at that time. It didn't make any difference what color you were, in fact, there were so few black people at my junior high, that if you were black, you were pretty popular. My sewing teacher in junior high was black, and I still have fond memories of her. Just sad what society does. Maybe someday we'll all get along and skin color won't matter. Enjoyed the interview.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. IMO change starts with each of us and the examples we set. We can make a difference.

[@catherinegleason1365]

He was a great little actor, played his Waltons role beautifully! Judy, I turn 66 this year too, as a young teen watching the Waltons was able to relate to Mary-Ellens angst. Amazing how some things don't change no matter what the era!

[@judynorton2598]

1958 was a good year :)

[@christiandilks7595]

The Stray is one of my favorite episodes. It always brings tears to my eyes when John walks away from Verdi’s house and Josh is just staring at him. Thanks for having him on the show!

[@judynorton2598]

He was so good in that episode!

[@westvalley411]

Yes, me too, both had a special role...

[@FranklinJolley]

I saw this episode for the first time today. And I've rewatched it twice since seeing it this morning. Can't get it out of my head, especially the last 10 minutes. When Josh reaches over and grabs John's hand ... I absolutely lost it.

[@victorbuhler-tw6gh]

He was great in 'The Stray'! Judy, thank you for finding him!

[@judynorton2598]

It was a pleasure to reconnect with him.

[@chrissimpson1183]

Highschool USA is a great movie, its very underrated.

[@gretaknebel8495]

Todd, thanks for interviewing with Judy. So good to see you.

[@robertstroud5750]

Great to see Todd doing very well. He's gone through a lot. I too remember watching Roots, as a 9 year old, and being STUNNED when I saw DADDY WALTON on the Slave ship. LOL Judy...NO WAY you are 66! Looking great.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us :)

[@chrissimpson1183]

Todd is great, I miss different strokes a lot.

[@elizabethharrison7306]

Hi Judy Todd Brideges The Waltons Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖💖💖💖💖🎶

[@judynorton2598]

🥰

[@cheryl2962]

Like Those Episodes! Seem Him On Little House On The Prairie Too! He , Wanted ,To Go. To School!

[@terrye6853]

Congratulations on the show! I love the guests you've been able to book, and the production value gets better and better it's been really great to see you hone your interviewer skills as this project goes on. Who would have guessed that some 50 years later the Waltons would take you here. thanks

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much!

[@NKOTBJovifangirl]

Thank you for doing this interview with Todd Bridges! This is a treat! ☺️

[@judynorton2598]

I was so glad he was on board to do this with me.

[@danthebreakingnewsman9313]

Judy, your channel was the first I began to watch to allow me to remember the good tv shows from the past and learn what was happening during that time. I also watch the Little House on the Prairie channel also.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. So happy to hear that. Thanks for watching.

[@royalwolf5684]

Great video Judy

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you!

[@lauriesolonka2477]

Thank you Judy for another great episode, & for having Todd on. I also hope that you will have David Deramus, ( G.W.), still saddened by his untimely passing, and Jonathan Frakes, (Ashley) on to share their experiences. ❤️ Todd, your t shirt is a sweet nod to Gary Coleman ♥️🕊️

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for joining us.

[@DawnBenchley-gt6hu]

I'll be 68 in August. It doesn't seem like it. To me I remember the first episode of the show just like it was yesterday.

[@judynorton2598]

Amazing how the time passes so fast.

[@Scott__C]

@@judynorton2598 Someone once said to me when you're 5, a year is 20% of your life. When you're 50, a year is 2% of your life, which is why it seems to go faster as it's a shorter portion of your life.

[@larrydemaar409]

I loved Todd Bridges on the Waltons and that he enjoyed his time on the series. He was good in all that he did, sorry to hear about the racism that he faced.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us.

[@gregusjay]

It's good to catch up with Todd ! The stray was one of my favorite episodes because of the strays connection to John Walton. I wished he could have stayed on with that character. Thank you both for discussing your experiences here, it's always interesting to hear from the guest actors !

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us.

[@grade1teacher]

This was a great interview, Judy. I recently watched “The Wisdom of Solomon” which was the Little House on the Prairie episode that Todd did. The storyline was similar to “The Stray” episode of The Waltons. Todd had two very memorable and thought-provoking lines in that episode. When the teacher, Miss Beadle, asked the children to name something they didn’t like, his answer was “Being a n*****” except he actually used the ‘n’ word. (I hope I don’t get censored for that). In another scene he asked Charles Ingalls if he’d rather be white and live to be 50 or black and live to be 100. He was a wonderful child actor on both Little House and The Waltons and everything else he was in. Thank you for another great video.

[@judynorton2598]

He has done so much great work throughout his long career.

[@peaceshepherding529]

Thanks for sharing that line, “grade1teacher”, comparing 50 & 100 with different societal conditions. I’ve rarely seen the show & missed that episode. That’s fine writing & the question can still be applied well to ask when people claim racism is gone. I agree, Todd Bridges has always been a very good actor. Plus, I’m glad he’s had periods without feeling conditions of racism. Though I think one of many indicators of racism nationally was noticeable even passively: As recently as when Oprah aired (through mid-2011) in many markets that was the only time many commercials featured families who were black. Things have improved and more sharing seems critical to keep evolution building. Thanks for teaching, caring and sharing - here, too.

[@ellensnapp7918]

That was a great line. Michael Landon was a wonderful writer, but the way Todd delivered that line sunk me. I was in tears. Great actor!

[@DeniseEverett-e8u]

I am so excited to see Todd Bridges on your podcast, Judy! Thanks for the great interview, looking forward to more from him.

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed part 1

[@denisehilton3592]

awe Todd bridges thank you for this interview with judy. i loved the scene where joe ( ike Godsey made you paint the outside of the store because he thought you took the money in the bag when jefferey took it and hid it in the wood pile. you are such a great actor. 😊❤

[@rachelotremba8100]

Thank you for talking to Todd Bridges Judy! He was the best for the role of Josh. It was so lovely to hear his experiences! He is so nice to listen to, I loved hearing about the shark egg that the set teacher had 😅 he seems like such a nice guy!

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dianelandau2337]

Todd loopks good

[@johannapurnell608]

Awesome show! I enjoy your channel and the guest of course because it was the Waltons.

[@judynorton2598]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@trishlilly7863]

WOW 😮 great interview Judy. TY for having Todd on the show. I remember meeting him in a mall. Very nice to the fans!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for watching and for sharing that.

[@paulgrimaldi1751]

He was so good in that Little House on the Prairie episode. Fine young actor!

[@megfuchs9425]

Thanks Judy and Todd! Love Todd's work! I remember watching "Different Strokes" with my grandparents. My grandpa thouroughly loved that show. Todd was also an awesome addition to "The Waltons."

[@judynorton2598]

We loved having him as a guest.

[@ruthmarner6582]

Judy I saw the Dress episode today and wow! I had forgotten that one!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Many thanks to Judy and Todd! 🎙

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

@@judynorton2598 😊

[@ladyk63200]

Wow!! Judy, it is so great to see you and Todd today!! Thank you both so much!! Todd, I used to love your character, Loomis, on Fish. That really was a great show. The fact that you were so young and could move back and forth from comedy to drama is amazing. I can't wait to see your next project. Will you be joining in any of the Waltons' reunions? I loved every episode you were in, and I cried when you and John had to part ways. Thank you both so much for everything you do!! 🥰

[@judynorton2598]

Our pleasure!

[@phyllismontoroula6454]

Hello Judy and Todd I still watch Walton's Different Strokes LHOTP full house The Brady Bunch I don't like new shows

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

I liked Todd Bridges. Plus, Waltons, Different Strokes, and Little House. I don't watch the new shows

[@ruthmarner6582]

Please convey to Todd that we are glad he’s doing well. It’s good to see him again.

[@judynorton2598]

Will do.

[@phyllismontoroula6454]

Nice video

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed this.

[@denisehilton3592]

i just adored Todd Bridges in the waltons i loved when he said i want to stay Mr.John i don't want to go. he was so cute. ❤

[@judynorton2598]

He was so heartbreaking in those scenes with John.

[@denisehilton3592]

@@judynorton2598 Todd bridges played such a loving Character . just watching made me want to reach out and hug that little boy. i cryed because some of his scenes were so emotional. 😢

[@bluejay713]

He also was on little house and did one episode on the tv show chips.

[@jacquelinebell6201]

I'm going to be 64 in October, a bit closer to Mary's age but still in the same generation. Maybe that's why the stories resonated with me. It was about kids of our ages but in a different era. Still going through similar experiences in our lives. Todd was lovely.

[@judynorton2598]

I always loved that the generational aspect of The Waltons gave every audience member someone they could relate to.

[@tayladunn7490]

I may be young, but there are a few things I know about the world and how it works. People fear what they don’t understand, and they hate what they fear. Growing up in North Chesterfield, Richmond, Virginia, I have faced discrimination being a young African American. The educational system treated me differently and so did some of the kids my age. When Todd was on Little House on The Prairie, him saying he disliked being a N !! Everybody was speechless in the classroom. And when he asked one of the characters about living to be 100 years old. “Would you rather be black and live to be 100 or white and live to be 50?!” Micheal Landon really pondered that !!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your own experiences.

[@peaceshepherding529]

Great to see Todd. For aging concerns & challenges, a great reminder is this: “Never regret growing older. It’s a privilege denied to many.” A blessing & always full of accomplishments. Looking forward to listening & we’re wishing Todd well!

[@judynorton2598]

Great point!

[@fifi-32]

He seemed so young in the first show he was in.

[@garyburke3935]

I’ve been so waiting for this episode! Thank you both!

[@judynorton2598]

I was so glad Todd agreed to join me.

[@danthebreakingnewsman9313]

Great to see you and Todd Bridges ❤️❤️❤️

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us.

[@sunbrookheath]

Awesome!! Just watched this episode this past weekend and was wondering what Todd's thoughts were about on his time on The Waltons

[@judynorton2598]

Perfect timing :)

[@pmx2726]

This is the interview I was hoping for! I love Todd. He feels like a lifelong friend.

[@judynorton2598]

How sweet. 🥰

[@jrcriner6542]

I had forgotten Todd was in Roots. My dad’s family is from Ripley tn and Mr Alex Haley was from a town just south of there called Henning. Alex’s home is now a museum and he’s buried on the property. I have always been told Kunta Kinte and Chicken George Moore are both buried in the Henning area.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for sharing that.

[@monicamontanez4677]

You look fantastic for 66. Hope I look that good at 66.

[@judynorton2598]

Very kind of you to say. Thank you.

[@caroaber]

I like how in Todd's episode the character Ike from the general store revealed himself to be a segregationist. Where does he sleep? he asked John Walton, implying in polite white society Todd should have been banned from the household. Ralph Waite's face gave the perfect answer. It was the Depression. Some rules were relaxed. Touching episode.

[@judynorton2598]

It did show how even someone like Ike, who was portrayed as a fairly good, kind person, could be influenced by the prejudices of the day rather than being bold enough to make his own decisions and not just “go along”.

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Todd Bridges was so excellent in the episodes, well written & acted by all... shame that his acting has been overlooked by other aspects of his personal life, as he was authentically great, that young, that emotionally convincing

[@judynorton2598]

I love his positive energy - he’s clearly done a great job weathering the storms along the way to come out on top. Happy, healthy and creatively charging ahead.

[@acebailey60]

I just got through the trumpet episode where he plays with Jason. That was very touching, and the prejudice shows the true ignorance that was present in that time period. It's still around, sadly, and I loath that sort of hatred because of skin color. It's just wrong 😞

[@judynorton2598]

Amen.

[@1burnman]

Those two episodes were great this interview was enjoyable thanks Judy

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you.

[@CWM030]

WHATCHU TALKIN' BOUT WILLIS? Willis is 59 now? Danggg, time flies!!!!

[@racheldelilah]

@2:45 yes!!!! I love sitcoms.. but he said that so perfectly. They aren’t as comfortable/relatable/funny now. I just keep rewatching the old shows

[@judynorton2598]

I know what you mean.

[@lucillelaurenzi4510]

Hi Judy and Todd. I really enjoyed Todd Ridges' role in Waltons episodes.Todd your a talented actor.

[@judynorton2598]

🥰

[@stacystoltz8722]

👋🏻 Judy and Guest Tood Youlook great 👍 And 😍 in The Video ❤🎉😊♥️🥰💕🌞👋🏻

[@stacystoltz8722]

Tood Great 👍 Children 🌟 🤩 70and80 on 📺 ❤🎉😊🌟🌞💕📺😁♥️🥰🥰🥰👋🏻

[@jmsask]

Todd’s performance was outstanding on the Walton’s 🤣

[@judynorton2598]

Definitely.

[@Martin48964]

Todd should push his idea of rebooting Different Strokes. I think it could be a good show.

[@ronaldwilliams6927]

Great job Judy!..Todd is right you look amazing for 66.He was a great child actor and great on the Waltons.😊

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you - and thanks for joining us.

[@stacystoltz8722]

You 👍 Teen Ontvand Movie Todd😊❤🌞🌟🥰🤩👍📺🎉😊😇

[@chrissimpson1183]

I remember Vic Marrow from Combat was in Roots also...

[@judynorton2598]

Such an all star cast.

[@RhiaDance75]

OMG I can't believe you got Todd on your channel! Awesome! I LOVE his work!!! He was a phenomenal child actor & a fantastic adult actor, too! He was so great at being a child actor. Made me cry several times. So great! And everything he said about the biz is sooo true. I'm glad he said it. Wonderful person!

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed this. It was a treat for me to reconnect with Todd.

[@Kenneth-h4y]

Good day Judy, what a treat! Having Todd " whatchoo talkin bout Willis" Bridges as a guest. He's looking good and jovial.Insightful and eye-opening. Interview. I think all non-white actors ( male and female) dealt with racism ( even to this day). So sad. So much ignorance and hate continuing to pass from one generation to the next like some sort of heirloom. Like Maya Angelou said, " Still I Rise". Diversity adds spice to life. ❤Thanks for not backing away or skipping over an ugly truth. Todd Bridges. Amazing actor. Thanks Judy, like I said, you don't disappoint.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your perspective.

[@chrissimpson1183]

Loran Greene played a slave owner in Roots too...

[@judynorton2598]

That's right! I forgot that.

[@denisehilton3592]

Todd Bridges was just so cute and Adorable on the waltons he had so many great roles in that show. other fav was when verdie came out to the porch and found josh sweeping the porch when he was asked because it was the scene where got caught playing craps on the side of Godseys store with little jefferey. ❤

[@jaclynalley809]

thank you Judy!

[@judynorton2598]

🥰 a pleasure.

[@dollfin14]

I always appreciate the guest speakers, especially when you talk "shop."

[@judynorton2598]

So glad. Thanks.

[@robinpankey2495]

It was great seeing Todd Bridges. I love it when he says That woman is mean on clean. Todd is absolutely right about it's not about talent anymore i can't even watch any of the new shows i just stick with the ones made from the 60s thru the 90s. Thank you once again Judy for having another excellent actor on. God bless.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much for joining us.

[@susanna3]

I so enjoyed this interview with Todd Bridges!! He's such a talented actor, always enjoyed his work. A great storyteller too!!

[@judynorton2598]

Such a treat to have him join me.

[@jaredjlinden]

Todd was a talented, versatile child actor. He had great dramatic roles on The Waltons and Little House. And he stole every scene he was in on the short-lived sitcom Fish (a spinoff of Barney Miller).

[@judynorton2598]

Amazing instincts at such a young age.

[@garycurry4600]

Todd, if you’re out there, thanks for sharing all of your stories with us. Judy, just when I think you’ve spoken to everyone that appeared on the Waltons, you surprise me again! Thanks to both of you! For the record…I feel like I’m aging like mayonnaise…At a Southern Baptist church picnic…in Florida…in the summer 😂❤

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for joining us.

[@mikewalker6208]

Todd, Judy You two made my day! Thank you both so much for this exchange. I love your perspectives on the “business” as children and now adults. The Stray episode was as excellent as television can be. All shows, past, present & future should strive for that level of achievement. Todd, YOU are the reason that The Stray episode was so exceptional. Your acting was superlative. Were you nominated for an Emmy for that? If not, you should have been! I watch the Waltons every day w/ my husband. I love remembering where/when I saw the episode I’m watching for the first time back in the’70’s & 80’s. Keep up the GREAT work on these interviews Judy. Todd, keep on doing what you love to do in acting, writing & directing. Both of you are true treasures of our generations. Mary Z. Walker

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you. To my knowledge Todd was not nominated, but his performance was indeed worthy.

[@jameseddy7485]

Thank you for this one. Todd if you read this, you're one of America treasures.

[@ericsneary5430]

It's always wonderful to find out how your guest stars felt about their experience with the Waltons, thank you so much

[@judynorton2598]

I’m always touched and humbled by the guests who come and share with us all.

[@latishiashort7240]

He brought back school memories! We would have kids in that were visiting relatives and they could come to school and hang out for the day

[@judynorton2598]

I was fascinated by that “visiting in school”. Would have never occurred to me to do.

[@renar3618]

LOVE his shirt: Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis? Great interview! I know Todd Bridges has had his share of problems growing up, and I'm glad to see he's overcome all that as an adult. Regarding racism: When my kids were small (we're white), probably 6 & 7 years old, a black family moved into the apartment next door. They were the Atta Mensa family and came directly from Africa. My kids brought the two little neighbor boys over to introduce them to me. Never once did my kids mention the color of those boys' skin. They just played together like kids are supposed to, and that made me happy.

[@judynorton2598]

I’m so happy for Todd that he has made such a success of his life personally and professionally. As for racism - I always think back to the song in South Pacific “You Have to be Carefully Taught” that basically says racism is taught. Clearly you didn’t give your children any reason to have the thought. Well done.

[@JackKirbyFan]

Judy, you look 40. You take such care of yourself. Oh Judy. I really wished you followed up on Red Foxx. Plus he worked with Michael Fox and Bob Denver and so many other stars. I would have loved to know more about his perspective on those people, but I also know your channel is about the Waltons. Loved the interview. Seems like a cool guy. Glad he talked about racism. So important in any era.

[@judynorton2598]

So many potential stories - wish there was more time.

[@julienielsen3746]

This was great. I enjoyed listening to Todd. He's so talented. Makes me want to watch Roots now. I have it on DVD but, it's been a long time. Thank you Judy. I was wondering the other day if you were older or younger than me. Now I know. I'll be 65 on July 10.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you enjoyed this. Happy upcoming birthday!

[@kawai99100]

Yes, the old shows, however dated, were very well made. Today's t.v. and most movies are extremely fake and void of any talent. There's a reason I have the entire dvd collections of, The Waltons, Little House, Mash, Cagney and Lacey, Dr. Quinn, E.R. They had substance and talent across the board.

[@judynorton2598]

Glad you appreciate the work done on The Waltons.

[@ArleneBaker-nt7ln]

Oh wow!!! He was so awesome in the role. Love the reminder posted about aging by one of your viewers. Best wishes Todd.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us!

[@tdunph4250]

I feel that Todd did a superb job when he appeared on The Walton's. Excellent acting and really touching emotionally. Thanks again for doing this Judy! 🥰

[@judynorton2598]

I totally agree. 🥰

[@garyluchau432]

Todd Bridges was an excellent actor when he was a child. He could make you cry. It's nice to see him happy in this interview. Good job Todd I enjoyed your work on The Waltons.😊👍

[@judynorton2598]

🥰

[@wardarcade7452]

Great coup getting Mr. Bridges! It was interesting to hear how he came into acting via getting inspired with 'Sanford and Son'! It makes sense that he'd have already been friends with a good number of other African-American performers including his 'adoptive parents' Mr. Williams and Miss Hamilton - and Miss Hamilton had the interesting role in the series playing Dr. Haley's Cousin Georgia who had kept all the oral history alive and inspired him to seek out his African roots (and let's not forget that Verdie DID trace her family to the first place they were brought to in the US and hoped to find her OWN 'deepest' roots)! He's right that a performer needs to do drama first in order to master comedy (and also that comedy is drama with better timing- e.g. a pie in the face is funny to watch but rather annoying to deal with in real life). I hope he's able to get his bio produced one day. Thanks for this!

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you for joining us for this chat. I was fascinated by his take on so many aspects of life and the business.

[@donnarn2727]

I liked hearing that Todd did not experience prejudice earlier in his life (i.e. not knowing N-word). I had a similar experience, during elementary school we all intermixed without negative reference to genetic background. When I got to junior high, kids from other elementary schools brought in negative attitudes of Us vs Them regarding skin color. Up until then, prejudice was something that happened elsewhere. People should be evaluated according to their actions, do they strive to be good to others or are they causing harm to others, not anything else. Too bad the Different Strokes reboot never happened. I would have loved to see Todd and Kim do a reverse angle on the first series. We are after all the same race, the human race!

[@judynorton2598]

Well stated. Thank you for sharing your own experiences.

[@stacystoltz8722]

Have a nice Weekend Judy 😊 Videos are Great 👍 about The Storyteller Judy ❤😊😊😊💕🤩🌟

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@theresasullivan8232]

I have been asking this for years! Thanks for asking about him processing the juxtaposition of real life and his roles!! ❤️

[@judynorton2598]

So glad you enjoyed this.

[@LeeSeneca]

I am so glad you started this channel. We have always enjoyed The Walton's from the very beginning. I noticed how pretty your necklace is, did you make it? It's very unique and I didn't even mention it, but my husband did which he doesn't usually notice. I enjoy the guests you have and it was a pleasure seeing Todd Bridges.

[@judynorton2598]

Thank you so much! The necklace was from an adorable little store in St Lucia.

[@robertshawiv1513]

Awesome you two, I really enjoyed this. Judy, when it comes to your guest, you’re battling a 1,000. You never disappoint us. 👍🏻

[@judynorton2598]

Yay! Thank you!

[@washburnrm]

A great interview with Todd, I enjoyed it. My family used to watch, what my little brother would call, watcha taklin bout Willis. 🙂

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks for joining us.

[@hennesseyme9112]

Todd Bridges is a true comeback kid. May his life be filled with love and blessings! I also loved Verdie and the episode John boy was teaching her how to read.

[@judynorton2598]

So great to see his success continue and to see him so happy.

[@Scott__C]

So thrilled you got Todd Bridges on! Todd is such a great talent and sounds like an amazingly rich history. What a great talk. Even though he's been through a lot, he looks and sounds great. I think it's the Walton's Mountain Water. I'd love to see him and Kim Fields in a new Different Strokes.

[@judynorton2598]

Thanks so much for joining us. Todd continues to be an inspiration in so many ways.