The Waltons - The Battle of Drucilla's Pond - behind the scenes with Judy Norton
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The Walton - The Battle of Drucilla's Pond. Curt (Tom Bower) arrives with the army from Fort Lee to practice maneuvers. Olivia (Michael Learned) and Maude Gormley are both entering paintings in an art competition. Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) and Aimee (Rachel Longaker) prepare a patriotic tap dance with Corabeth (Ronnie Claire Edwards) for a show. Ike (Joe Conley) heads Civil Defense for a mock disaster exercise. As I share insights about this episode from Season 6.
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Always enjoy your behind the scenes info. Judy! I still watch The Waltons to this day, a Real American Family television show without all the Smut of tv shows today!
There's nothing like it, ever. I was thinking earlier today that they should reboot the series with a new time period, but those never work. However, a different show with strong family values, that's not a sitcom would be great!
So glad you are still enjoying the series.
I just watched this episode, loved how grandpa brought the paintings
So glad you enjoyed it.
I always loved that Grandpa bought the paintings. He always knew what to do.
This episode where Grandpa buys Olivia's paintings so he'll have a legacy to leave his grandchildren just makes you love Grandpa even more. Thanks for sharing!
So true! Such a sweet sentiment.
Hi Judy, I love this episode because it has some happy moments and some not so happy moments. The best of all was when grandpa admitted that he bought the paintings and explained why he bought them was so inspiring. Thanks for sharing this episode with us Judy.
So glad you enjoyed it. There really were some heartwarming moments.
Thank you so much Judy for addressing my question about Drucillas pond.
Happy to help.
This episode is a heartbreaking. So well written.
So glad you feel that way.
Last weekend, my parents introduced me to the old Blondie shows and it was so funny seeing that guy get into messes and scream BLONDIEEE!!!!
Iam re-watching the Waltons on freevee no questions yet.
Awesome! Thank you.
This is one of my favorite episodes! My husband and I just watched it this week on Freevee.
Perfect timing!
Yes!
this was a good episode, Elizabeth and Amy were so cute in their costumes. Looking forward to your next segment. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥
So glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Judy, There actually is a real Drucilla’s Pond in Schuyler, Virginia. It is located on the property where John & Olivia’s Bed & Breakfast is. I have never seen it because apparently there is a rugged hilly path to get to it, and I’m not getting any younger, but I know people who have walked down there and seen it. Also, there is a small family cemetery on the bed and breakfast property. I have seen it, and the name on one of the gravestones is “Drusilla Brown Hardwick” (spelled with an ‘s’ instead of a ‘c’). She was born in 1840 and died in 1908. Her memorial can be found on the Find a grave website. Thanks for another interesting and informative video.
Wow, thank you for the references.
Thank you for sharing all of that extra info.
I really enjoy listening to you reminisce, and watching the series over again. I'm almost through season 2. I love the heartstrings you pull on. It's an America lost to time. 🇺🇸
So glad. Thank you.
Hello Judy. Me and my wife just watched this episode last week,,It made us rremember the first time that me and wife watched it for the very first time when we were both teenagers, remembering when Curt shows up and ends up spending the night after Mary Ellen was arrested. That was hilarious and so fun. I also loved how Grandpa " got even" with the Army Grandpa Walton, who was always a go-getter. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and memories of your time on The Waltons. As we always cherish. 😃 ❤️
Glad it has happy memories for you. Thanks for watching.
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Good episode. So moving when Grandpa bought Olivia’s paintings and why he did it.
I agree. Very touching.
Hello Judy 😊 I just watched this episode yesterday evening. It still makes me giggle when Curt shows up and ends up spending the night after Mary Ellen was arrested. I also loved how Grandpa " got even" with the Army 😂😂♥️ Thank you again for sharing your perspective, & memories of your time on The Waltons.❤
Glad you enjoyed it.
This was very moving. Thank you for doing this and sifting through your memories to get the highlights. The show depicted that period in an authentic way which I applaud. All of you as actors did an excellent piece of work. Thanks, Judy.
Thank you very much.
One of my favorite episodes. Thanks Judy.
Our pleasure. Thanks for watching.
I just watched this episode last night! A lot of things happened. It was a fun show, but at the same time, you just knew the war was building up. Grandpa buying Olivia’s paintings was sweet. I’m glad they kept the remembrance of GW for awhile. He was a big part of the show. I always love seeing Maude and her goat and her cat. Great episode! Thanks for doing this one! ❤️
So glad you enjoyed it.
It was nice that you took a chance and painted a wonderful picture of this episode and tapped into your memory and let us ponder it for ourselves.
Thanks for watching.
This episode is tied for # 1 with three other episodes for season 6 on my list. I absolutely LOVE this episode!!! I love the painting of the front porch. Even though this episode is about the build up to WW ll, I find so many heartwarming scenes in this episode that I cannot begin to name them all! Watching it makes me feel safe and happy! Thanks Judy, as always!
So happy to hear that.
I remember this episode and I still regularly watch them all on TV
this was another great episode that features Ronie Claire Edwards
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yesteryear both from the Walton's period setting and from the 70's
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You did an exceptionally excellent job diving into this multi leveled episode. Tbere was joy, sadness, and foreboading and fear. Next week is the 8th anniversary of D-Day and looking back in time World War II feels like a heroic time. I can imagine as the world heads toward war little by little, families experiences were like the Walton's - knowing their sons, brothers and husbands were likely going to war, wondering what changes the countrty would experience, and the inevitable that many would not return. Kudos to the writers, directors and actors for their work in this excellent episode.
Well said.
Another great video Judy butt then again they all are keep them coming
Thank you so much.
Of course another enjoyed segment, all your experiences and memories make the episodes all the more interesting. You keep them coming and we'll keep on watching. Thanks again !
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Love the way they had Olivia and Maude in the art contest! I also love the ending with the sewing machine, Olivia and Grandpa. My mother always wondered if we were kin to Ed Graves because her maiden name was Graves. I think Ralph Waite was old enough to remember WWII just like Ellen and Will. Michael perhaps remembered the end of the war.
Glad you enjoyed this one.
This is such a good episode. I love this show!!
Hi Judy, I love this episode and watch it on dvd all the time. I like the scene where Curt had spent the night with Maryellen. :)
Glad you enjoyed it.
Just watched this episode yesterday!
Perfect timing!
The announcement that Paris has fallen completely makes Olivia's irritation over the sewing machine go away. This episode brilliantly brought the war-like military maneuvers to the mountain while simultaneously showcasing the serenity of Waltons Mountain prior to the war with Olivia and Maudes artwork.
Absolutely. Well said.
I believe the vehicle (ambulance) Curt is driving is the same one that he drove when he first joined the Waltons and the one Mary Ellen drove in later episodes but has been repainted for this episode because those 32 Ford panel trucks are very rare .
Interesting. Not sure on that one.
What I always liked about the Waltons was that they never sugar-coated anything. They made the series as real as possible. You celebrated the joys of John Boy, Jason, and Mary Ellen furthering their education. The struggles the family faced when they had the electricity shut off when they couldn't pay the bill. or when Grandma got sick or the death of characters like GW. I, for one, thought Mary Ellen could have been Mary Ellen Haines, but like in real life, it was not meant to be.
So glad it all felt that way to you.
💓ed Maude!
I have always liked how certain sets had a framed picture of the president on a wall. It was FDR for the longest and then Harry Truman. I've seen the president's picture in the Walton's living room and at Ike's store. In line with World War II and people supporting the nation.
Good point - I hadn’t thought of that.
Glad to know they were able to use Drucilla's pond for multi purposes.
Indeed.
Almost like this episode had 5 storylines, great writing. You played the role of caring spouse so well!
Thank you!
I'd forgotten this episode!! It was wonderful seeing this reminder. Our country today seems to be going through much the same things as this episode shows. Prayers for our country & service men & women! Thank you, Judy.
God bless.
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Thanks, again, Judy! If a comment can be off topic, episode-wise… Today, “The Air Mail Man” was broadcast & I’m struck, again, by a frequent thought.
We all clearly love every actor, character, director, writer, cinematographer … every gift from The Waltons team! Yet, here, as John Boy interpreted the Gerard Manley Hopkins poem for his mom’s birthday, as always, Richard Thomas’ nuanced sensitivity was so richly expressed, so infused with fairly brave, independent-minded acting choices… He not only countered the cultural tide and teasing the series often experienced then, but he continually showed an adult male as deeply caring, gentle, vulnerable and perceptive - and at a time so many men, women and children were being hardened and torn down by conditions of war.
I’m repeating points others have made because they seem so poignant. I don’t think any art is a competition. Yet I wonder if The Waltons could have stayed afloat no less prevailed as it did if Richard Thomas’ portrayal had been even a little less extraordinary! He took the teasing ~ more targeted at his character’s name and nature than any others’ ~ and even at ages 20 & 21, plus, he consistently had the artistic character to respect the value of the stories and answer the jabs with such a sincere portrayal, the stories and the work of all of you took their proper place in people’s hearts. Thanks, always!!
You raise wonderful points. IMO - the casting made the show as much as the wonderful writing, direction etc. but the actors elevated it to a level of realism that seems to speak to the audience.
@@judynorton2598 Absolutely ly. You all were the sentries & the gatekeepers, so to speak. Even the best scriptwriting, directing, etc., falls like a kite without wind if the actors aren’t able to hold the stories aloft with the currents they supply. Your craft is animator, especially of what’s beyond words, and unifier ~ of all the other crafts involved and of your charcters’ lives with the lives of the audience. You know this well! I’m just celebrating & grateful for this!
I really liked that young soldier. He was cute and sweet.
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Great segment awesome video great wonderful episode judy
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Your welcome
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Thank you so much.
Just watched this episode yesterday
Awesome!
My cousin is serving in the National Guard in Louisiana starting today for a month.
So much to digest in this episode. Olivia had her treasure in the love of her family and their appreciation of her. Mary
Well said.
Thanks again, hon for so warmly, beautifully blessing those like myself who have never been able to see so many of these wonderful episodes in how you describe and visually present them each time.
I really appreciate that.
I don't know about the location of a pond, but I do know that one of the roads in and out of Schuyler is bordered by the Rockfish River. This is normally a pleasant scenic trip, but not when there have been major storms. Then the river threatens to overrun the road which requires a 4WD truck and nerves of steel.
Oh wow - that sounds daunting.
It was never revealed who bought the one painting that grandpa wasn't able to buy. Chance was cow #2 because the original died when John boy was graduating from high school. Bullet was Chance #1's baby and he just disappeared after that episode. The cradle that was used with Jennie was the one John boy made for Olivia and it and so many other things should have burned in the house fire.....but as we say..."that's the way it goes on tv."
Very true. We do have to go along for the journey and overlook those discrepancies. :)
The Waltons addressed important issues of the time which was one of my most loved aspects of the show. War, racism, antisemitism, treatment of women, children and people with different needs, and PTSD, all covered in this well-thought out and acted drama. Thank-you for that!
This is one of my favorite episodes.
Thank you. We’re all very proud to have been part of such a beautiful show.
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I love all the episodes of the Waltons all the cast are excellent it's anice wholesome show I love the older shoes I can watch over and over never get tired of the show
Happy to hear that. Thank you.
Two dancing is so fun to do
I had fun when I took art class in school in elementary school
This show has helped me remember what RESPECT and Self Awareness is. Thank you. In my later yrs.... That has become what is important to me....
Thank you.
A great episode and how warming it was to see grandpa purchase the paintings in order to keep the pictures of Waltons Mountain for posterity for future generations to enjoy. Shame about the fish in the pond. They really did make good use of the pond location. Thank you Judy for todays segment and best wishes to you as always from your waltonian superfan in an unsettled cloudy England😉
Glad you enjoyed it
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I just watched it again last night
And Grandpa bought all the paintings
Thanks for watching!
Thank you, Judy! I love your re-capping anything, ‘The Waltons.’
Glad you like them!
“ I want to be free to know the things I do are right “
Excellent craftsmanship Judy. You and your fellow artists were a part of something very special in television history.
Still enjoyed by fans over fifty years after debut episode.
It speaks to the quality and production values of the C.B.S television series the Waltons.
Every episode is well worth watching with well written and entertaining content with family morals.😊
Thanks Judy for all you do. Always positive and supportive.
Like music that tames the savage beast your voice and demeanor has a calming effect.
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Thank you. We’re all so proud of what we created and it’s enduring quality.
@@judynorton2598 So true Miss Judy and a wonderful life experience.
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Love it when there's synchronicity with your videos and the televised shows. I was literally watching this episode a couple of days ago. 😊 Thanks for your recaps! Will you do the same for the Walton's TV movies?
Happy coincidence :)
Hi Judy was wondering if earl ever mentioned that there was so many people finding their way to the mountain in real life it happens where I live but not so much when I was a kid I live on an island kinda the same as a mountain I think enjoy your stories
It really did seem like a lot of people wandered onto the mountain :). I don’t recall Earl ever commenting on it in real life.
Thank you for reviewing all these episodes. Still watching every day love the way you recount and explain many scenes. ❤❤
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Many things were happening in "The Battle of Drucillas' Pond" 👍
Yes indeed. Something happening with the various family and community members.
Hi Judy!! As always, you are looking lovely today! This episode was a difficult one because it does represent changes. I hated seeing Kirt leave. I'm crying with Mary Ellen every time. And Grandpa feeling these moments and changes trying to hold on to them through the painting is just so precious to me. You always manage to brighten my day with your videos. Thank you, Judy!! Have a great weekend!!! 🥰
I understand. It does represent the real change for all of us over the decades.
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Another wonderful episode Judy. Thanks for bringing it back to us in your way as a cast member. ❤
You are so welcome!
I like the moment when Curt and Mary Ellen come downstairs and he says to John that he snuck in to spend the night with his daughter. He then says it's more fun this way. This adds a little humor to the episode along with Maude flirting with John, another good scene.
Thanks for what you do with these videos.
Glad you enjoyed those lighter moments. I always appreciated the humor added to episodes.
great episode fabulous art work , Have you ever done any painting , ass I'm curious about show with so many talented people involved in it
No, painting has never been a strength of mine. However, one of our teachers on the set was married to an artist, so she taught me some basics of perspective and I did some pencil sketches which I still have.
Will was a very sweet man. Love him
He really was so full of life.
This episode is one of my favorites. A beautiful depiction of the transition into the war. Alot of different stories going on, but everything came together beautifully.
Glad you felt that way. It did seem to have a lot going on - as with real life.
I thought the paintings story was a wonderful way to transition to the different periods and having grandpa facilitate it was the way to make it special.
I didn't really watch the show much as a kid. I am not even sure how I came across this, but I found it fascinating and calming.
Ma'am, you look absolutely phenomenal.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Love your excellent presentations Judy, Thank You so much for all you do for all of us 😊 The scene with Elizabeth and Grandpa tap dancing is reminiscent of the scene in the 1935 movie "The Little Colonel " with Shirley Temple and Bill Robinson 😊
Such a sweet little vignette with Elizabeth and Aimee.
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Thanks, Judy, for all the details and insights! I just watched this episode last night. I do have a question: Do you have any knowledge of how the writer's came up with the storyline, specifically how they determined which characters the episode would be about and how those characters would interact? Thanks again for your channel, I enjoy it usually on my lunch break.
I think stories came about in various ways.
I’m enjoying watching the episodes now where I follow up each episode with your summary. Another great summary and behind the scenes segment Judy. In fact I’d say it was “Dynamite!”😁
Thank you so much!
Loved the tap dancing! Really enjoyed Olivia and Maude's praintings, too! Loved the calf's name. I had forgotten that. Scared how this episode announced our country's entry into WW II.
Glad you enjoyed it
Ive been watching a long time. Thank you
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Great episode, thanks for your incite....
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Judy, I just want you to know how soothing your voice is. You speak so smoothly and sweetly, it is one of your many wonderful attributes that makes watching your youtube info videos so wonderful! I have always loved your in-depth dive into the episodes and you do a stellar job at it! One day I wish to meet you and Kami both in person. I appreciate your work very, very much - just want to make sure you get many many kudos for ALL of your work! Thank you so much!
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*Kia ora Judy 🙂 I remember this episode so clearly... thank you so much for reminding everyone about it... so much happened in that one episode 🙂 Have a great weekend 🙂NZ*
Glad you enjoyed it. What part of NZ do you live in?
@@judynorton2598 *Morena (morning) Judy 🙂I live in Auckland, where about 1.7million live. There are a lot of suburbs that actually make up the westside of Auckland where I live & we all call ourselves 'westies'. So Auckland is made up of many suburbs all over Auckland. So it is made up of the west, the south of Auckland, North shore and over on the East & Auckland central & those that are in the CBD (city area). NZ now has a population of 5.3 million folks 🙂nz*
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I just saw that last night on the hallmark family channel.
Perfect timing!! Yay.
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I love learning about the show. I know its off topic but prayers for Richard Thomas and his family. If you could pass that along. Greatly appreciated. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Glad you are enjoying these. Thanks for thinking of Richard and his family.
I always thought it was telling how Grandpa was so gung-ho for the soldiers practicing,etc.- until he saw the devastation of all those fish killed by the shock waves via that bomb- then was reminded that war can't be taken lightly and that innocents often pay the price via war!
Nice that Grandpa bought Olivia's paintings but where did he get the monies for it (and wasn't Grandma still recovering in the hospital from her stroke)?
Quite tragic for them to hear of Paris's fall to the NAZIs. Interesting that Olivia had a stronger reaction to it than John did- especially considering that he actually had BEEN there in the First World War and had gotten that scarf for her there. It would have been nice had there been some mention of John taking Olivia to Europe World War II and after their nest had emptied but there was no mention of any overseas travel by the Walton parents in any of the later movies.
Thanks for this!
You raise good points. I think writers have to make those sorts of choices about what is most important to include in order to tell the best story and what gets left out for artistic reasons.
I love this episode it's really good
Thank you.
2 things
I would love to know if there’s any blooper reels from any of your time on the Waltons
I’m sure we would all Love to see those
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I’m curious as to why you haven’t started a patreon membership. I have no doubt you would have many of us joining
The funds could go to charities of your choice or for co workers going thru hard times if not to help finance all this wonderful work that you are doing for all our benefit. Something to think about
There are no blooper reels that I have or have access to. They were all originally on film. Not sure if they were ever converted. I’ve heard some people say they’ve seen a few on UA-cam. As for a Patreon membership, thank you for suggesting it. I haven’t done any research on it so far.
I appreciate your look back at The Battle of Drucilla's Pond! It never ceases to amaze me how the writers create substories that include all of the main characters and secondary characters and the stories interrelate as well! I loved that Grandpa was the "secret" Art Collector! What a lovely gesture! How adorable Elizabeth and Aimee tap dancing! Was this the last episode with Curt (Tom Bower/Curt). 😊 Oh dear! The poor actor of the now infamous "resurrected Curt!" 😄I hope he's a good sport! That was a very rough story line as just about everyone seems to good-naturedly agree! That explosion! Can John Dayton tell us how they managed that without harming anyone?? I remember our local Civil Defense Sirens being tested during the Cuban Missile Crisis! The teachers marched us students to the school basement, lined us up against the wall. We were told to kneel prone on the floor and cover our heads. We were too young to fully understand. Nevertheless, the sirens and cold basement floor left a lasting impression. All around town were signs for Shelters in the event of a crisis. Olivia's (the Art Director's) paintings look beautiful! Thanks for this lovely memory of a good Walton's story! ❤
Glad you enjoyed this episode. I’ll see if John has any recollection of shooting the explosion. Sounds like our “earthquake” drills growing up on Calif.
Hi Judy this was interesting about this episode enjoyed hearing about everyone
Happy to hear that.
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Loved that episode!
Happy to hear that.
Thanks for another great review
Glad you enjoyed this.
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Judy. Were you ever in competition with your siblings for lines or scenes? I know you got along with Mary Beth, but did you ever have some friendly competition over scenes or dialogue. Thanks in advance.
No, there was never a sense of competition as each of us had our storylines during each season.