I work at a very intense job. Most days when I get home, I am very tired and I have zero energy. I need to recharge all my internal batteries. Watching the Waltons is one way I recharge. The shows reminds of me of all the good things in life I don't see during the day, like kind people, beautiful nature, a slower pace, home cooking! Thanks to everyone involved in the show - I am very grateful for your continued positive impact on my life.
@@judynorton2598You're pretty cool about The Carol Burnett show and their comical rendition of The waltons I think it would be an honor to You take care Judy I always thought you were cool.
I agree - watching the Waltons, there's a sense of family unity, kind and loving people, a place you'd like to live...Believing you too, could have known John-Boy, Marry Ellen, or Grandpa....I have the series on CD!
I have always loved The Waltons! Last night, my husband and I were able to see Richard Thomas in To Kill A Mockingbird. It was fabulous! Richard was absolutely wonderful! Actually, they all were fantastic
@@judynorton2598 I agree....Me too!! and I bet tons of us here. captivated by your seemingly natural aptitude in this industry - in front of the camera and behind the camera.
Tonight the children's carol on. The human compassion that Ben did replacing Verdies money so the children could have a nice Christmas. Great episode. The compassion and love and being unselfish you don't see this in this time now. This show is a reminder of the kindness and love people had for one another. This show has and shows the kindness we should have for one another. Eric Scott did a great job. The whole cast. Also showing the love she had and how she missed Kurt her husband. I believe Judy has those values in her real life with her family. It's amazing to see these episodes every day. It's a reminder to show kindness to people and loved ones.❤❤ Gina H
I appreciate that. Yes, it does take a lot of time to do, but I like to check in with folks to let you all know how much I appreciate you are watching.
I so Remember that episode where Jim Bob got that tattoo, then didn't want his mom to know it, and then that episode The Journey which John Boy gets that Gold Piece from the old Lady, that was a very Touching Episode. Another Great Video. Looking forward to your next Segment. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥
I remember "The Walnuts" 😆. I heard of the waltons back then, but hadnt watched any episodes. When the waltons premiered in '72, I was only 8 (not much older than Elizabeth). I didnt start watching the show until just a few years ago. I don't think I was mature enough to appreciate it when it was originally aired. At that age, unless there were a lot of car chases and gun fights, my attention wouldve strayed not far into the show. In the '70s, I watched Baretta and Starsky and Hutch 😆
I guess it's a good thing they didn't shoot multiple episodes at once - it would make it hard to keep lines straight! (At least it seems like it would to the inexperienced me!) You answered my question about learning lines recently and said you typically learned them the night before or even right before you shot a scene. Although I'm sure you could have done it, 🥰 having different scenes in your head for different episodes that were totally different story lines might have gotten confusing! I love when The Waltons are referenced randomly - and it happens quite often, actually! Numerous times in TV shows, characters do the whole "Good Night, John Boy,'" bedtime routine, for instance. Same in books - just last week The Waltons were referenced in a novel I was reading...and yesterday Will Geer was a clue in the crossword puzzle I was doing!😁
My husband and I always chuckle at the drummer who plays with Jason in a couple of episodes (The Wedding, The Nightwalker, and possibly more). He always has the funniest grin on his face. Is there story there??
Wow, That was great footage you included Judy, I would love to see the Carol Burnett Sketch and Mad Mag's comic strip of the Waltons. It's satirical, witty, and probably mimicked in good taste. To impersonate such a critically claimed award-winning show would be a challenge for the comedic actors and they would not have an audience if you and the Waltons weren't immensely popular and relevant.🤩🤩
I'm always amazed regarding the number of days it takes to film an episode of The Walton's (6 1/2 )days. I know you've mentioned it in past episodes. It really shows the time, effort and incredible work that goes into creating and producing an episode and gives us some insight on how other shows are made. Worth every bit of it. Thanks, great episode. 🙂
New Subscriber ! Miss Judy you look the same ! I grew up watching The Waltons, in England., and I am now watching the entire 9 seasons from the very beginning. The Waltons, is uplifting, inspiring, emotional, and never gets old! Watching sweet Jim-Bob grow up reminds me of my own Son. We love you all, and miss the ones who are no longer with us. Thank you for your wonderful Channel.
Thank you Judy ! Jim Bob sure had some gall to risk the wrath of Olivia and John with that tattoo ! The Waltons was a show that was put together better than most other shows . I appreciate these Q&As ! 😊
Love these segments Judy. I love your insight and behind the scenes knowledge. I always go back and rewatch the episodes after watching your videos lol
Ask Judy: You have mentioned the child actors would return to public school during the off-seasons of filming The Waltons. Was it challenging to make friends at public school or feel involved in the school community?? Did the other children treat you differently because you were on television?? Did the on-set teacher partner with each child actor's school to collaborate on the curriculum??Thank you again for taking time to answer our questions.
Yes, it was challenging to return to public school. Many, if not all of us experienced teasing about being on the show. It wasn’t considered “cool” in Los Angeles. And likely jealousy played a part as well. Our teachers did not collaborate with our schools. I would go to the office to establish what the requirements were for the upcoming grade and get the text books the school would be using. Then take that info to the studio teacher.
Hi Judy. In the episode The Heritage Grandma and Grandpa are celebrating an anniversary and Grandpa is dancing a jig on some boards. Do you recall the shooting of that scene? Will Gear was really giving it his all - how was that to shoot? Also I note Grandma was wearing her wedding dress but it was not the same one passed down to Mary Ellen to wear. Back then they had no idea we would be able to watch and rewatch the episodes so this type of continuity was not on their radar. I really enjoy your insight and memories from the making of this much loved show.
Judy, you have educated us more than you know. I never thought I'd be this interested in the set, production, direction, and acting, but I am more so now because of you. Your attention to and perfection in detail are amazing. 👍👍 PS We are never too old to learn new things!! 😊😊 (aka tricks as they say- lol) Thank You 1mmx
Hello from San Jose California. Nice to hear the details as only you can elaborate, cause you were there ! Thanks for sharing your legacy with us always interesting, never a dull moment. Its been a variety show in some ways, behind the scenes, ask Judy, interviews, along with good old fashioned chats with your friends and cast from your glorious Walton's days. I still think you could talk about your moive Nowhere to Hide. When the spirit moves you. For guys like me it was a breath of fresh air to see you in a totally different role then you know who ! I know you've done lots of other things you are versatil, and you sing beautifully too ! Had a commercial interruption during this segment hope your getting compensated. : )
I remember the episode where Maryellen studied for her nurses exam. She took pills to stay awake to study. Jason knew something was up confronted Maryellen outside. The breaking point Maryellen went to her Kurt's office to get more pills. She finally spoke up and got help and support from Family. I'm glad Judy you found.your true love and looks like you have a nice family. I'm on my own and my family is dead. I have no kids and had a bad Marriage that ended over 20.years ago. I'm glad your happy and you look great. ❤❤Gina H
Hey Judy, just wanted to share my thoughts on Season 9 of the Waltons. I've been catching up on Amazon Prime, and it's been quite the journey. I missed these episodes back in the day when I used to watch with my late grandmother. Today, I watched Episode 10, where you found Curt alive but changed. That must have been a challenging script to tackle. Sending you lots of love and appreciation for your incredible work! Glenn here in Mesa, Arizona.. US Army ( Retired)
Judy thank you for "all" of the information you share with us. It wonderful to see the surprise guests that you interview. I know that you interviewed Jon, in which he shared about his music on the show. Would you be able to do a program about the different styles of music on the Walton's. Maybe even explain how music was matched up with segments that was shot.
So glad you are enjoying these. I wish I could share more about the music, but I really don’t know how it was all done on The Waltons. It all happened away from the set so I never saw it or knew how it was being chosen or done. I could speak generically about the process from experience on projects of my own.
Hi, Judy, as always, thanks for all you create and share - and for being you. A question: If Mr. Senensky would ever sit with you for another interview, I wonder if he might talk about his memories of growing up. As you know, born in 1923, the same year as Mr. Hamner, Mr. Senensky has such life experience, his perspective on so much about life and living would be a treasure to behold and, I’m sure, from which to learn. Best Wishes
I have a question - but first I want to say, I'm 67 and love watching the show. I may have missed some when they first came out, but you are on my TV every day at 11:00 a.m. now! My question is - how difficult was it to run/walk around the grounds barefoot? Thank you!
So glad you are still enjoying the show. I ran around barefoot in real life all the time, so it was easy for me. I think some of the others did as well. Likely harder for those who wore shoes always :)
Hi Judy - I agree with other comments. It is relaxing to watch your videos. Your tone is gentle and the details are interesting especially after seeing the episodes on tv (which sometimes are shown here the same time you talk about them.). Today we watched The Caretakers episode and thought it was one of the funniest most light hearted episodes of the Waltons. They did an excellent job with that one. Grandma could be so rigged but equally sweet. What was she like in real life? Soft spoken or more like grandma? lol Zeb of course was always fun to watch. In the Caretaker the house they were staying at had a really long set of stairs down a rocky ledge. I wondered why they would create that? I don’t recall seeing it on other episodes. Seems like a lot of work and harder for filming. The credits rolled by too fast so I didn’t see who wrote or directed that one. Was it written by someone not used before? It just had a more unique fun vibe than other episodes that made it a joy to watch. Thanks 😊
Ellen was a mix of strong, smart, funny, caring… My guess is that house was one on the lot that had the right look for what they wanted for the episode. The Caretakers was written by Richard Carr who wrote 4 episodes. It was directed by Ivan Dixon.
Yeah I heard of Irwin Allen. He made some great shows from the 1960s. One of his biggies was the 1985 Alice In Wonderland & Alice Through The Looking Glass which had an all-star cast. If I remember right, I think Darleen Carr was on The Waltons once
Always a pleasure to listen to your informative stories and watch the clips! Haha! Carol Burnette's spoof was so much fun! 😂 I adore Ms Burnett! Parody done respectfully IS an honor!! Spoofing without hurting feelings is a real art form! I thought it was very funny Miss Burnett portraying John Girl! Even with the glasses! Haha! That episode was almost as good as her GWTW spoof of Miss Scarlett's famous drapery gown! Haha! I did not see The Mad Magazine spoof! You're such a bright light, Judy, during these increasingly difficult times here in the U.S. and globally. Very much appreciate whatever you have lined up next for us fans! It will be hard to top celebrating Mr Senensky's 101st birthday!! 🎉🥳🎁🎂🎈💌swak ~ remember your teasing line to John Boy when he receives a letter from Marcia Woolery ~ swak?☺️ Much love to Walton's everywhere!❤
Top segment Judy, loved the questions but loved the answers even more. We had a comedy show in the late 90's that did a parody of the Waltons and it was very funny. I take it that on two part episodes it takes the two weeks to shoot it and if so, it would be a lot easier to reshoot any scenes which did not turn out right the first time? Anyways, best wishes as always to you Judy from your waltonian superfan in a pleasant warmer and sunny England😉
Glad you enjoyed the spoofs as well. Reshoots pretty much never happened due to budget. Unless film was destroyed or something. It would never happen for performance reasons.
Love the channel. Loved the show. Watched it with my grandmother growing up. Even though she was born in 1909 as one of 10 kids. She would tell me how she and her siblings all walked to school together, usually barefoot. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
I can't see David ever having a tattoo IRL . I'd be scared to get one. My luck I'd be in a old folks home and they'd be placing bids on what it use to be, before stretching out the wrinkles LOL Question, in your first marriage you changed your name. Second time around you kept it the same. Did you do this for your career so it wouldn't confuse your fans?? thanks Judy as always
Hi Judy. Currently watching an episode on Hallmark where John Boy writes sbout the Baldwin sisters. My question, off the topic, is, do or are you currently doing any acting roles on TV, movies, or theatre??? Are any members, the children roles, of the Waltons pursuing acting roles in tv, movies ir theatre???
Judy, so love your channel and videos. In some of your videos you are sitting in what looks like a Directors chair. Is that one from the series where you sat with your name on it? Did you have one at all and did you get to keep it? Is there any souvenirs that you got to keep off of the set ?
Thank you! It is a directors chair, but was never mine and doesn’t have a name on it. I have a back with my name on from one of the reunion movies, but have never put it on a chair. I don’t have any souvenirs from the set.
Great questions! You have very engaged& curious viewers. Wonder how much the $20 gold piece would have been worth if it had been real. lol As always, thanks for sharing!
I always loved John Boy's car. That episode when he got it and the girls fixed it up for him inside. Everyone was so excited for him to go off to Boatwright...geez i wonder where that beautiful car is today 🤔
Love the show. I’m curious about how much of the actors personalities were put into the characters they were playing. How much of Judy is in Mary Ellen, etc. also are there any blooper reels that we may see one day??
There were parts of all of us in our characters. Especially as the series continued and Earl got to know more of who we were in real life. I was always a tomboy in real life. There were blooper reels shown at our Christmas party most years, but we were never given copies. There are some on UA-cam I’ve been told.
You've got more patience than me when it comes to spoofs & parodies. But, I guess being an actor gives you a unique vantage point regarding that subject.
Like any show - some are well done and some aren’t. I guess from an early age we got used to there being people who made fun of us as actors playing rural country folks. All us kids were teased at school in Los Angeles. Those who thought they were so cool and that The Waltons wasn’t cool. You have to develop a thick skin to be in show business. Somehow people with mean-spirited opinions often feel compelled to share them.
@judynorton2598 Well, I have no doubt that some young actors have to go through that in public school. I know Susan Olsen (Brady Bunch) complained about it...thank you for being so generous with your fans, Judy.
*Judy, wow Carol Burnett spoofed 'The Waltons' that would be a huge honour indeed. 🙂 Sadly I do not recall ever seeing the Carol Burnett show down here in NZ... unless they were specials with Dame Julie Andrews... But I have come across some of the skits on YT.... even tho they were filmed so long ago, they are still very funny. Gosh CB is now 91 years young 🙂.*
@@judynorton2598 *Judy there have been a number of recent interviews with CB on YT on a lot of the Nighttime & also daytime talk shows 🙂 In those interviews she certainly is down to earth and still has her wicked sense of humour too. 🙂.*
Very interesting. So, the part where you said they would shoot all of the porch scenes, for example, in a row since they did not have to move the equipment. Did you all then have to do wardrobe changes if the next one they are shooting is a different day and episode?
I have a question, Judy! I noticed starting in Season 7 onward the characters wore hair styles equivalent to that of the era it was filmed, namely the '70's instead of hair commonly worn in the early-mid 1940's. Perhaps it's just me or am I onto something?
Just saw The Shivaree’ on Family Hallmark. Noticed you were absent from this episode. Maybe you were ill or I stepped out when you may have appeared. I liked watching this one but in the past I remember turning it off it just seemed boring. I stuck with it and did appreciate it.
Hi Judy! My question: How long did it take to learn your lines for an episode on The Waltons? Were you learning lines for the next episode as you were rapping up the current episode? Thank you for sharing! Pam G.
If I had a lot of lines for the next day of filming I would learn them the night before. If I only had a few, I would usually learn them in the morning or right before the scene was filmed.
Good Morning Judy! You are looking lovely today!! I was wondering when you are directing do you have the show come to you requesting you to direct that show or would you find out a show needed a director and would inquire about becoming the director for that show. Thank you so much for answering so many questions. Have a wonderful weekend!! 🥰
Hi judy,thank you for all your hard work,greatly appreciated it, also could you do a review on the gypsies in season one,with Gregory Sierra. Great episode, loved greg sierra. Judy you played maryellen perfect,she was my favorite walton.😊thank you
Enjoyed this episode. Dorothy Neumann would also be seen in Jack Webb productions. As far as parodies or a nod to the Waltons success. An episode of Alice featured Mel Sharples commenting, after Vera pulled a 'Vera',and I'm paraphrasing, 'Why me? I give to the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and I watch the Waltons?'
Hi Judy, here's a question I don't believe was asked, in The Chicken Thief, who played Charlie Potter's wife? She looks like one of the people that was in Star Trek the pilot The Rage. Maybe you could answer this in your next segment please. Your doing a fantastic job and love all your videos. Anthony MacNeil
Sheila Allen was in "The Towering Inferno", her husband's production. Dorothy Neuman was a character actress who worked for years in Hollywood and had small parts in many movies and TV shows. It seems to me she played the wife of Otis on "The Andy Griffith Show". Some directors like Ralph Senensky and Walter Alzmann knew how to budget the time. I understand Alzmann later taught them how to do it on "Tales of the Gold Monkey". Eric Scott said he loved the sketch on Carol Burnett. "Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery." Judy, are you coming to Bon Aqua? I wish I could be there, but I cannot. Is David Harper coming in for this fan event. I wish I could see him here in Nashville.
We did have some wonderful guest stars with great resumes. I will not make it to Bon Aqua. I believe David was going to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Missouri but I don’t think he will make it to TN either.
I think one of them is off air currently, but my early experimental, ultra low budget learning project Disorganized Zone is available through amazon. Warning - it is super low quality in the production value. I did it more as “film school” - but it has some fun moments. IMO :)
Hi, if you were only in one scene on a particular day and it only took a few hours to film, could you go home immediately afterward or did you have to "hang around" for the rest of the day to get paid? Also, if you weren't in any scenes on a particular day did you have to come in for rehearsing and/or to attend school on set? If you were sick for one or more days were you just written out of an episode? How was sickness handled if you were a central character in that episode? Thanks!
Once we were done filming our scenes we could leave. When we were still in school, we had to stay to complete at least our 3 hour requirement. Regular cast were paid by the episode regardless of how many scenes we were in. If someone was sick, they would likely be written out of scenes. We mostly tried to show up and work even if sick. Not ideal, but no one else can do your job. If you were too sick to show up, you were worked around. If you were integral to the story, they would try to reschedule.
Hi Judy. Another informative glimpse into the world of TV. I was wondering about your time on the sets and how you were paid. I know you were paid by the episodes you were on and I think that you were in almost all. But were to paid in terms of the time you actually spent on set or was payment a flat free per episode. And in regard to time on the set, if your scenes were finished, say at sometime before noon. could you leave and go home ir elsewhere. I know you went to school on the premises, but otherwise were you required to stay until shooting was over?
Judy - How has being on the Waltons shaped the person you have become in terms of character? Was playing a Walton on tv, life altering in the sense that feel you picked up on any of the values conveyed by the Waltons?
I believe we are shaped by all our experiences. I was shaped by both the content of the show, but more so by what we experienced day to day in the filming of the show. The life long friendships and the life altering aspect of doing a long running successful tv series.
@@judynorton2598 You were really blessed to have worked on that particular series! You all were excellent actors and to this day - I have to remind myself that you aren't all siblings. You were SO real and believable. My mother loved the show because she would have been about the same age as Mary Ellen and could relate so much to the character.
Hi Judy, my husband and I watch an episode of your channel every night with dinner and after a year we are almost caught up! My question is about the taboo topic of money. Did the kids on the Walton's get regular paychecks or was it put in a trust for them? Did salaries and contracts get renegotiated each year as the show gained/lost popularity? Was the cast contractually unable to do certain activities (hang gliding or make other shows, etc)? And finally, does the cast still get royalties when folks watch reruns?
I have a question, Judy! I noticed starting in Season 7 onward the characters wore hair styles equivalent to that of the era it was filmed, namely the '70's instead of hair commonly worn in the early-mid 1940's. Perhaps it's justme
I agree. Mary and I spoke about this recently and her take was the network wanted the girls to look prettier to compete with other shows of the era that were heading the glamour direction. I’m surprised they didn’t still insist we wear period hairstyles.
Just saw a picture on FB when u were jumping for joy..Mary Ellen got into nursing school! lol you ever miss those days? You are so athletic so I’ll get u are STILL jumping like that !
Hi, Judy. Sorry if this has been asked or discussed previously. I know you have stated that the bedroom set for John and Olivia and the girl’s were shared but why was that? I would think that John and Olivia and the girls would need their own distinct set as the boys and Grandma and Grandpa had. Was the shared set due to space constraints or budgeting perhaps?
My guess would be the space constraints. Figuring it was simply a square space it was easy to redecorate and I bet no one noticed it was the same set with different furniture.
Hi Judy I have a couple of questions. Did you ever have to film on the weekends? And I know the cast members are often ask what their favorite episode is, but I thought this might be fun to think about. Do you have a favorite season? Maybe because of the storylines, behind the sences memories or charecter arc? I think mine is season two, mainly because by this point we already knew who the family was, and had become part of it in a way, and the fact that all the family was still together.
I don’t recall ever filming on the weekend, but they may have once had to for some reason. I have certainly filmed 6 days a week on other projects at times. It gets into overtime fees and rates for cast and crew so companies try to avoid it. Not sure I have a favorite season, but good question.
I work at a very intense job. Most days when I get home, I am very tired and I have zero energy. I need to recharge all my internal batteries. Watching the Waltons is one way I recharge. The shows reminds of me of all the good things in life I don't see during the day, like kind people, beautiful nature, a slower pace, home cooking! Thanks to everyone involved in the show - I am very grateful for your continued positive impact on my life.
Thank you so much.
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@@judynorton2598You're pretty cool about The Carol Burnett show and their comical rendition of The waltons
I think it would be an honor to
You take care Judy I always thought you were cool.
I agree - watching the Waltons, there's a sense of family unity, kind and loving people, a place you'd like to live...Believing you too, could have known John-Boy, Marry Ellen, or Grandpa....I have the series on CD!
@MGRodriguez1 I have been watching on FREEVEE I would LOVE to have the set!!I love the show too.
I completely agree Judy! It was an honor that Carol Burnett spoofed The Waltons twice.❤😂🎉
yes absolutely an homage to everyone involved with the show!
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Still the best show on tv. ❤
Thank you.
Totally agree!
Definitely,by far ❤
I have always loved The Waltons! Last night, my husband and I were able to see Richard Thomas in To Kill A Mockingbird. It was fabulous! Richard was absolutely wonderful! Actually, they all were fantastic
I’m so glad you were able to see Richard in TKAM - I thought the show was fabulous and all the cast were great. Richard was terrific.
Would have loved that. Talented actor
I'm Soooo Impressed with your Knowledge of the Scenes and behind the Scenes of The Waltons!🧐❤️
Wow, thank you!
@@judynorton2598 I agree....Me too!! and I bet tons of us here. captivated by your seemingly natural aptitude in this industry - in front of the camera and behind the camera.
Tonight the children's carol on. The human compassion that Ben did replacing Verdies money so the children could have a nice Christmas. Great episode. The compassion and love and being unselfish you don't see this in this time now. This show is a reminder of the kindness and love people had for one another. This show has and shows the kindness we should have for one another. Eric Scott did a great job. The whole cast. Also showing the love she had and how she missed Kurt her husband. I believe Judy has those values in her real life with her family. It's amazing to see these episodes every day. It's a reminder to show kindness to people and loved ones.❤❤
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You raise really good points. So many beautiful examples of kindness and helping each other. Thank you for continuing to watch.
Good questions. I’m glad you take the time to answer our questions. Mary
You are so welcome
It's amazing that you go through all your comments Judy! That has to be a full time job in itself. Thanyou for always taking time to do that! 🌹❤️🌹
I appreciate that. Yes, it does take a lot of time to do, but I like to check in with folks to let you all know how much I appreciate you are watching.
Thank you Judy for sharing all your great answers to the questions.
My pleasure.
I still watch an episode every day! My family appeared in magazines and newspapers in the 90's as we were The English Waltons. ❤
I also watch an episode a day! One of the great joys of my life!
That is so cool.
This was very interesting. Thanks you, Judy for continuing to do these.
Thank you for continuing to watch :)
I so Remember that episode where Jim Bob got that tattoo, then didn't want his mom to know it, and then that episode The Journey which John Boy gets that Gold Piece from the old Lady, that was a very Touching Episode. Another Great Video. Looking forward to your next Segment. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥
Glad you enjoyed those segments.
I remember "The Walnuts" 😆. I heard of the waltons back then, but hadnt watched any episodes. When the waltons premiered in '72, I was only 8 (not much older than Elizabeth). I didnt start watching the show until just a few years ago. I don't think I was mature enough to appreciate it when it was originally aired. At that age, unless there were a lot of car chases and gun fights, my attention wouldve strayed not far into the show. In the '70s, I watched Baretta and Starsky and Hutch 😆
So happy to hear you have started to watch The Waltons now.
A great question and answer segment, thank you Judy. :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Judy you’re wonderful !!
Thank you so much.
I guess it's a good thing they didn't shoot multiple episodes at once - it would make it hard to keep lines straight! (At least it seems like it would to the inexperienced me!) You answered my question about learning lines recently and said you typically learned them the night before or even right before you shot a scene. Although I'm sure you could have done it, 🥰 having different scenes in your head for different episodes that were totally different story lines might have gotten confusing! I love when The Waltons are referenced randomly - and it happens quite often, actually! Numerous times in TV shows, characters do the whole "Good Night, John Boy,'" bedtime routine, for instance. Same in books - just last week The Waltons were referenced in a novel I was reading...and yesterday Will Geer was a clue in the crossword puzzle I was doing!😁
I love that the Waltons continues to be referenced in other capacities. So great to be part of pop culture in that way.
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I love seeing one of your segments pop up on my phone! I need fun things like this to help get me through the hard days! Thank you!
Happy it is helpful. Thanks for watching.
Hi Judy I was very impressed with your video on the mad magazine.Thankyou for all the efforts you do for us fans.I appreciate it.
So glad you enjoyed it.
I never knew the waltons got spoofed would be kinda funny to see.
Carol Burnett Show Early January 1975. Joan Rivers guest stars.
It is really a goofy spoof, but you can see it on UA-cam. Search Carol Burnett spoofs the Waltons.
Hello Judy all ways great to see you and your Shows may the Good Lord bless you and all your family
Thanks so much
I thought it was nice of Carol Burnett to do a Walton's spoof. I always admired her and still do.
Me too. I’ve always felt she was a classy lady.
Hi Judy another nice chat session keep up the good work
Thank you.
My husband and I always chuckle at the drummer who plays with Jason in a couple of episodes (The Wedding, The Nightwalker, and possibly more). He always has the funniest grin on his face. Is there story there??
I believe Jon Walmsley said they were all real musicians, so I’m not sure what his take on it was. Perhaps it’s simply his joy in playing music.
This show is the best judy one of my favorites love about all the episodes
Thank you so much.
Your welcome so much
Wow, That was great footage you included Judy, I would love to see the Carol Burnett Sketch and Mad Mag's comic strip of the Waltons. It's satirical, witty, and probably mimicked in good taste. To impersonate such a critically claimed award-winning show would be a challenge for the comedic actors and they would not have an audience if you and the Waltons weren't immensely popular and relevant.🤩🤩
I searched and the Carol Burnett skit is on UA-cam.
I'm always amazed regarding the number of days it takes to film an episode of The Walton's (6 1/2 )days. I know you've mentioned it in past episodes. It really shows the time, effort and incredible work that goes into creating and producing an episode and gives us some insight on how other shows are made. Worth every bit of it. Thanks, great episode. 🙂
It really is quite something to manage to get all the pieces needed to create an effective scene and episode. Glad it pays off.
@@judynorton2598 Same here.
I'm nearing the end of season 2...I cry every episode!I truly am enjoying revisiting this show at 57 years old..Thank you so much Judy!
So glad you are enjoying revisiting the series.
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Thank you Judy for sharing the questions and the answers I find them interesting see you in the next one
So glad. Thank you.
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Miss Judy you look the same !
I grew up watching The Waltons, in England., and I am now watching the entire 9 seasons from the very beginning. The Waltons, is uplifting, inspiring, emotional, and never gets old! Watching sweet Jim-Bob grow up reminds me of my own Son.
We love you all, and miss the ones who are no longer with us.
Thank you for your wonderful Channel.
Welcome!! Thank you so much for joining me here.
Thank you Judy ! Jim Bob sure had some gall to risk the wrath of Olivia and John with that tattoo ! The Waltons was a show that was put together better than most other shows . I appreciate these Q&As ! 😊
Thank you. Yes, Jim Bob definitely went out on a limb with the tattoo.
Love these segments Judy. I love your insight and behind the scenes knowledge. I always go back and rewatch the episodes after watching your videos lol
I love that.Thank you!
You amaze me with great segments after segments. Thank you for what you do for all Walton fans. It’s very much appreciated.
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Hi Judy, thank you for all your videos and memories! ❤
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Ask Judy: You have mentioned the child actors would return to public school during the off-seasons of filming The Waltons. Was it challenging to make friends at public school or feel involved in the school community?? Did the other children treat you differently because you were on television?? Did the on-set teacher partner with each child actor's school to collaborate on the curriculum??Thank you again for taking time to answer our questions.
Yes, it was challenging to return to public school. Many, if not all of us experienced teasing about being on the show. It wasn’t considered “cool” in Los Angeles. And likely jealousy played a part as well. Our teachers did not collaborate with our schools. I would go to the office to establish what the requirements were for the upcoming grade and get the text books the school would be using. Then take that info to the studio teacher.
Hi Judy. In the episode The Heritage Grandma and Grandpa are celebrating an anniversary and Grandpa is dancing a jig on some boards. Do you recall the shooting of that scene? Will Gear was really giving it his all - how was that to shoot? Also I note Grandma was wearing her wedding dress but it was not the same one passed down to Mary Ellen to wear. Back then they had no idea we would be able to watch and rewatch the episodes so this type of continuity was not on their radar.
I really enjoy your insight and memories from the making of this much loved show.
Good questions. Thank you. Will try to cover soon.
Wonderful as always .
Thank you.
Judy, you have educated us more than you know. I never thought I'd be this interested in the set, production, direction, and acting, but I am more so now because of you. Your attention to and perfection in detail are amazing. 👍👍 PS We are never too old to learn new things!! 😊😊 (aka tricks as they say- lol) Thank You 1mmx
That is so cool to hear. Thank you.
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And Lost in Space.
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Hello from San Jose California. Nice to hear the details as only you can elaborate, cause you were there ! Thanks for sharing your legacy with us always interesting, never a dull moment. Its been a variety show in some ways, behind the scenes, ask Judy, interviews, along with good old fashioned chats with your friends and cast from your glorious Walton's days. I still think you could talk about your moive Nowhere to Hide. When the spirit moves you. For guys like me it was a breath of fresh air to see you in a totally different role then you know who ! I know you've done lots of other things you are versatil, and you sing beautifully too ! Had a commercial interruption during this segment hope your getting compensated. : )
So glad to hear you are enjoying all these segments in their various ways.
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"The Dulltons". 😁 Have to say, the artist(s) did a good job of drawing the TV/movie characters in those spoof magazines.
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I remember the episode where Maryellen studied for her nurses exam. She took pills to stay awake to study. Jason knew something was up confronted
Maryellen outside.
The breaking point Maryellen went to her Kurt's office to get more pills. She finally spoke up and got help and support from Family. I'm glad Judy you found.your true love and looks like you have a nice family. I'm on my own and my family is dead. I have no kids and had a bad
Marriage that ended over 20.years ago. I'm glad your happy and you look great.
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Thank you for your kind comments.
Hey Judy, just wanted to share my thoughts on Season 9 of the Waltons. I've been catching up on Amazon Prime, and it's been quite the journey. I missed these episodes back in the day when I used to watch with my late grandmother. Today, I watched Episode 10, where you found Curt alive but changed. That must have been a challenging script to tackle. Sending you lots of love and appreciation for your incredible work! Glenn here in Mesa, Arizona.. US Army ( Retired)
Thanks for sharing!! I appreciate your kind comments.
Judy thank you for "all" of the information you share with us. It wonderful to see the surprise guests that you interview. I know that you interviewed Jon, in which he shared about his music on the show. Would you be able to do a program about the different styles of music on the Walton's. Maybe even explain how music was matched up with segments that was shot.
So glad you are enjoying these. I wish I could share more about the music, but I really don’t know how it was all done on The Waltons. It all happened away from the set so I never saw it or knew how it was being chosen or done. I could speak generically about the process from experience on projects of my own.
Hi, Judy, as always, thanks for all you create and share - and for being you. A question: If Mr. Senensky would ever sit with you for another interview, I wonder if he might talk about his memories of growing up. As you know, born in 1923, the same year as Mr. Hamner, Mr. Senensky has such life experience, his perspective on so much about life and living would be a treasure to behold and, I’m sure, from which to learn. Best Wishes
Thanks for the suggestion.
I have a question - but first I want to say, I'm 67 and love watching the show. I may have missed some when they first came out, but you are on my TV every day at 11:00 a.m. now!
My question is - how difficult was it to run/walk around the grounds barefoot? Thank you!
So glad you are still enjoying the show. I ran around barefoot in real life all the time, so it was easy for me. I think some of the others did as well. Likely harder for those who wore shoes always :)
I liked the idea of Jim Bob, with a tattoo,he would be so in style today.
Hi Judy - I agree with other comments. It is relaxing to watch your videos. Your tone is gentle and the details are interesting especially after seeing the episodes on tv (which sometimes are shown here the same time you talk about them.). Today we watched The Caretakers episode and thought it was one of the funniest most light hearted episodes of the Waltons. They did an excellent job with that one. Grandma could be so rigged but equally sweet. What was she like in real life? Soft spoken or more like grandma? lol Zeb of course was always fun to watch. In the Caretaker the house they were staying at had a really long set of stairs down a rocky ledge. I wondered why they would create that? I don’t recall seeing it on other episodes. Seems like a lot of work and harder for filming. The credits rolled by too fast so I didn’t see who wrote or directed that one. Was it written by someone not used before? It just had a more unique fun vibe than other episodes that made it a joy to watch. Thanks 😊
Ellen was a mix of strong, smart, funny, caring… My guess is that house was one on the lot that had the right look for what they wanted for the episode. The Caretakers was written by Richard Carr who wrote 4 episodes. It was directed by Ivan Dixon.
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My pleasure 😊. So glad you are enjoying it.
We got to see you and the crew at the 40th reunion at the Wilshire theater...love the show!
Wonderful! That was quite a gathering.
Yeah I heard of Irwin Allen. He made some great shows from the 1960s. One of his biggies was the 1985 Alice In Wonderland & Alice Through The Looking Glass which had an all-star cast. If I remember right, I think Darleen Carr was on The Waltons once
Yes, Darlene did guest on The Waltons - S3 The Beguiled as Sis Bradford.
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Always a pleasure to listen to your informative stories and watch the clips! Haha! Carol Burnette's spoof was so much fun! 😂 I adore Ms Burnett! Parody done respectfully IS an honor!! Spoofing without hurting feelings is a real art form! I thought it was very funny Miss Burnett portraying John Girl! Even with the glasses! Haha! That episode was almost as good as her GWTW spoof of Miss Scarlett's famous drapery gown! Haha! I did not see The Mad Magazine spoof! You're such a bright light, Judy, during these increasingly difficult times here in the U.S. and globally. Very much appreciate whatever you have lined up next for us fans! It will be hard to top celebrating Mr Senensky's 101st birthday!! 🎉🥳🎁🎂🎈💌swak ~ remember your teasing line to John Boy when he receives a letter from Marcia Woolery ~ swak?☺️ Much love to Walton's everywhere!❤
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Top segment Judy, loved the questions but loved the answers even more. We had a comedy show in the late 90's that did a parody of the Waltons and it was very funny. I take it that on two part episodes it takes the two weeks to shoot it and if so, it would be a lot easier to reshoot any scenes which did not turn out right the first time? Anyways, best wishes as always to you Judy from your waltonian superfan in a pleasant warmer and sunny England😉
Glad you enjoyed the spoofs as well. Reshoots pretty much never happened due to budget. Unless film was destroyed or something. It would never happen for performance reasons.
Love the channel. Loved the show. Watched it with my grandmother growing up. Even though she was born in 1909 as one of 10 kids. She would tell me how she and her siblings all walked to school together, usually barefoot. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
I bet she had some great stories.
I can't see David ever having a tattoo IRL . I'd be scared to get one. My luck I'd be in a old folks home and they'd be placing bids on what it use to be, before stretching out the wrinkles LOL Question, in your first marriage you changed your name. Second time around you kept it the same. Did you do this for your career so it wouldn't confuse your fans?? thanks Judy as always
You are correct on not changing my name again. Too complicated to deal with two names, different ID, reservations etc. etc. :)
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Hi Judy. Currently watching an episode on Hallmark where John Boy writes sbout the Baldwin sisters. My question, off the topic, is, do or are you currently doing any acting roles on TV, movies, or theatre??? Are any members, the children roles, of the Waltons pursuing acting roles in tv, movies ir theatre???
I’m not currently doing an acting project - Mary and I both still do acting roles.
Judy, so love your channel and videos. In some of your videos you are sitting in what looks like a Directors chair. Is that one from the series where you sat with your name on it? Did you have one at all and did you get to keep it? Is there any souvenirs that you got to keep off of the set ?
Thank you! It is a directors chair, but was never mine and doesn’t have a name on it. I have a back with my name on from one of the reunion movies, but have never put it on a chair. I don’t have any souvenirs from the set.
Your show makes me Happy
I’m so glad.
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On the Stray that really gets me when Ike asked John where does he sleep. That's none of Ike's business where's Josh sleep's.
Very true. But as a part of the script it really called attention to the dynamics of the time and how unfair treatment was during segregation.
Great questions! You have very engaged& curious viewers. Wonder how much the $20 gold piece would have been worth if it had been real. lol As always, thanks for sharing!
Thank you. Bet the $20 gold piece would be worth a bit more now :)
Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
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My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
I always loved John Boy's car. That episode when he got it and the girls fixed it up for him inside. Everyone was so excited for him to go off to Boatwright...geez i wonder where that beautiful car is today 🤔
John Boy’s car was my favorite that the family had. Loved the rumble seat. :). No idea where it is now.
Love the show. I’m curious about how much of the actors personalities were put into the characters they were playing. How much of Judy is in Mary Ellen, etc. also are there any blooper reels that we may see one day??
There were parts of all of us in our characters. Especially as the series continued and Earl got to know more of who we were in real life. I was always a tomboy in real life. There were blooper reels shown at our Christmas party most years, but we were never given copies. There are some on UA-cam I’ve been told.
I loved Mad Magazine and bought it because the Waltons was featured. I couldn’t afford every issue
Thank you :)
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I caught your performance of Defying Gravity on Utube All those voice lessons really paid off Wonderfully powerful
Thank you so much.
You've got more patience than me when it comes to spoofs & parodies. But, I guess being an actor gives you a unique vantage point regarding that subject.
Like any show - some are well done and some aren’t. I guess from an early age we got used to there being people who made fun of us as actors playing rural country folks. All us kids were teased at school in Los Angeles. Those who thought they were so cool and that The Waltons wasn’t cool. You have to develop a thick skin to be in show business. Somehow people with mean-spirited opinions often feel compelled to share them.
@judynorton2598 Well, I have no doubt that some young actors have to go through that in public school. I know Susan Olsen (Brady Bunch) complained about it...thank you for being so generous with your fans, Judy.
*Judy, wow Carol Burnett spoofed 'The Waltons' that would be a huge honour indeed. 🙂 Sadly I do not recall ever seeing the Carol Burnett show down here in NZ... unless they were specials with Dame Julie Andrews... But I have come across some of the skits on YT.... even tho they were filmed so long ago, they are still very funny. Gosh CB is now 91 years young 🙂.*
She had a really fun show. I met her a few times and she always seemed like a really nice lady.
@@judynorton2598 *Judy there have been a number of recent interviews with CB on YT on a lot of the Nighttime & also daytime talk shows 🙂 In those interviews she certainly is down to earth and still has her wicked sense of humour too. 🙂.*
I'm sure you will do something nice and special for Michael Learned as Mother's Day is next week lol
Good lord, you're STILL looking great! 😘
Kind of you to say.
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Very interesting. So, the part where you said they would shoot all of the porch scenes, for example, in a row since they did not have to move the equipment. Did you all then have to do wardrobe changes if the next one they are shooting is a different day and episode?
You are correct. We would keep changing wardrobe as needed.
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I have a question, Judy! I noticed starting in Season 7 onward the characters wore hair styles equivalent to that of the era it was filmed, namely the '70's instead of hair commonly worn in the early-mid 1940's. Perhaps it's just me or am I onto something?
You are definitely onto something :)
Just saw The Shivaree’ on Family Hallmark. Noticed you were absent from this episode. Maybe you were ill or I stepped out when you may have appeared. I liked watching this one but in the past I remember turning it off it just seemed boring. I stuck with it and did appreciate it.
I was in the episode, just not at the end. I missed a scene as I was sick.
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Hi Judy!
My question: How long did it take to learn your lines for an episode on The Waltons? Were you learning lines for the next episode as you were rapping up the current episode?
Thank you for sharing!
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If I had a lot of lines for the next day of filming I would learn them the night before. If I only had a few, I would usually learn them in the morning or right before the scene was filmed.
Good Morning Judy! You are looking lovely today!! I was wondering when you are directing do you have the show come to you requesting you to direct that show or would you find out a show needed a director and would inquire about becoming the director for that show. Thank you so much for answering so many questions. Have a wonderful weekend!! 🥰
Usually I was approached by the producer. Generally because someone recommended me.
Hi judy,thank you for all your hard work,greatly appreciated it, also could you do a review on the gypsies in season one,with Gregory Sierra. Great episode, loved greg sierra. Judy you played maryellen perfect,she was my favorite walton.😊thank you
Thank you so much. I will see what I can do.
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Enjoyed this episode. Dorothy Neumann would also be seen in Jack Webb productions. As far as parodies or a nod to the Waltons success. An episode of Alice featured Mel Sharples commenting, after Vera pulled a 'Vera',and I'm paraphrasing, 'Why me? I give to the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and I watch the Waltons?'
What fun. I loved when other shows referenced The Waltons.
Thanks for your incite again the coin, looks real to me. I know on some shows, like Gunsmoke, they used real coins.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Judy, here's a question I don't believe was asked, in The Chicken Thief, who played Charlie Potter's wife? She looks like one of the people that was in Star Trek the pilot The Rage. Maybe you could answer this in your next segment please. Your doing a fantastic job and love all your videos. Anthony MacNeil
Meg Wyllie played Mrs. Potter. Yes, she was in The Rage.
Sheila Allen was in "The Towering Inferno", her husband's production. Dorothy Neuman was a character actress who worked for years in Hollywood and had small parts in many movies and TV shows. It seems to me she played the wife of Otis on "The Andy Griffith Show". Some directors like Ralph Senensky and Walter Alzmann knew how to budget the time. I understand Alzmann later taught them how to do it on "Tales of the Gold Monkey". Eric Scott said he loved the sketch on Carol Burnett. "Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery." Judy, are you coming to Bon Aqua? I wish I could be there, but I cannot. Is David Harper coming in for this fan event. I wish I could see him here in Nashville.
We did have some wonderful guest stars with great resumes. I will not make it to Bon Aqua. I believe David was going to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Missouri but I don’t think he will make it to TN either.
How can we access some of the TV shows, etc. that you directed?
I think one of them is off air currently, but my early experimental, ultra low budget learning project Disorganized Zone is available through amazon. Warning - it is super low quality in the production value. I did it more as “film school” - but it has some fun moments. IMO :)
Hi, if you were only in one scene on a particular day and it only took a few hours to film, could you go home immediately afterward or did you have to "hang around" for the rest of the day to get paid? Also, if you weren't in any scenes on a particular day did you have to come in for rehearsing and/or to attend school on set? If you were sick for one or more days were you just written out of an episode? How was sickness handled if you were a central character in that episode? Thanks!
Once we were done filming our scenes we could leave. When we were still in school, we had to stay to complete at least our 3 hour requirement. Regular cast were paid by the episode regardless of how many scenes we were in. If someone was sick, they would likely be written out of scenes. We mostly tried to show up and work even if sick. Not ideal, but no one else can do your job. If you were too sick to show up, you were worked around. If you were integral to the story, they would try to reschedule.
Hi Judy. Another informative glimpse into the world of TV. I was wondering about your time on the sets and how you were paid. I know you were paid by the episodes you were on and I think that you were in almost all. But were to paid in terms of the time you actually spent on set or was payment a flat free per episode. And in regard to time on the set, if your scenes were finished, say at sometime before noon. could you leave and go home ir elsewhere. I know you went to school on the premises, but otherwise were you required to stay until shooting was over?
Thanks for your questions. I will try to answer soon.
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When certain regular cast members are not on an episode, are they still paid? How does that work?
The regular cast members - would have been paid based on the number of episodes they were guaranteed in a season whether in all those episodes or not.
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Thanks for watching.
When filmed at Frazer Park, did wear your wardrobe going up there or change at in wardrobe trailer at Frazer Park?
We would change in a dressing room once we arrived.
Hey Miss Judy, please don't forget tomorrow, May 4th is Mary McDonough's birthday!
Indeed. Have exchanged messages with her.
Judy - How has being on the Waltons shaped the person you have become in terms of character? Was playing a Walton on tv, life altering in the sense that feel you picked up on any of the values conveyed by the Waltons?
I believe we are shaped by all our experiences. I was shaped by both the content of the show, but more so by what we experienced day to day in the filming of the show. The life long friendships and the life altering aspect of doing a long running successful tv series.
@@judynorton2598 You were really blessed to have worked on that particular series! You all were excellent actors and to this day - I have to remind myself that you aren't all siblings. You were SO real and believable. My mother loved the show because she would have been about the same age as Mary Ellen and could relate so much to the character.
Hi Judy, my husband and I watch an episode of your channel every night with dinner and after a year we are almost caught up! My question is about the taboo topic of money. Did the kids on the Walton's get regular paychecks or was it put in a trust for them? Did salaries and contracts get renegotiated each year as the show gained/lost popularity? Was the cast contractually unable to do certain activities (hang gliding or make other shows, etc)? And finally, does the cast still get royalties when folks watch reruns?
Thanks for your interest. I am covering some of this in my next Ask Judy segment going live next week.
I have a question, Judy! I noticed starting in Season 7 onward the characters wore hair styles equivalent to that of the era it was filmed, namely the '70's instead of hair commonly worn in the early-mid 1940's. Perhaps it's justme
I agree. Mary and I spoke about this recently and her take was the network wanted the girls to look prettier to compete with other shows of the era that were heading the glamour direction. I’m surprised they didn’t still insist we wear period hairstyles.
Just saw a picture on FB when u were jumping for joy..Mary Ellen got into nursing school! lol you ever miss those days? You are so athletic so I’ll get u are STILL jumping like that !
Thanks :) I’ve always loved sports.
Can you tell me which episode they have a spring cleaning that lasts for like a week? The was like all the pots and pans, walls, windows etc lol.
I believe that was Spring Fever.
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Hi, Judy. Sorry if this has been asked or discussed previously. I know you have stated that the bedroom set for John and Olivia and the girl’s were shared but why was that? I would think that John and Olivia and the girls would need their own distinct set as the boys and Grandma and Grandpa had. Was the shared set due to space constraints or budgeting perhaps?
My guess would be the space constraints. Figuring it was simply a square space it was easy to redecorate and I bet no one noticed it was the same set with different furniture.
Thanks. And, yes, I never noticed until you mentioned it in one of your segments. 😀
Hi Judy i have a question and my question is on the homecoming episode who played jimbob Walton?
Jim Bob was played by David Harper both in The Homecoming and throughout the series.
Hi Judy I have a couple of questions. Did you ever have to film on the weekends? And I know the cast members are often ask what their favorite episode is, but I thought this might be fun to think about. Do you have a favorite season? Maybe because of the storylines, behind the sences memories or charecter arc? I think mine is season two, mainly because by this point we already knew who the family was, and had become part of it in a way, and the fact that all the family was still together.
I don’t recall ever filming on the weekend, but they may have once had to for some reason. I have certainly filmed 6 days a week on other projects at times. It gets into overtime fees and rates for cast and crew so companies try to avoid it. Not sure I have a favorite season, but good question.
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