I look forward to hearing Richard's response to "The Wink". There are many similar moments in TV history where the actor must believe the camera or the audience's attention is no longer on them. One of my favorites is Danny Bonaduce (Partridge Family) in the background pretending to play bass during a music segment while the camera is closing in on David Cassidy's face. When he believes he is no longer in frame, I believe he stopped playing, folded his arms, and had an expression like, "I'm bored". 🙂
Thankyou Judy for sharing behinds the Waltons scenes.I did like when Richard had a wink.I always did ❤️ when the Waltons would gather around the radio.
Hi Judy, thanks for sharing this segment of Ask Judy. Very interesting where Richard winks, I never noticed that before. I like it when the Walton family is gathered around the radio listening to their favorite programs.
You are definitely helping to get a community of like minded people together Judy with this channel. I thought the last question about radio and telephone was excellent. It instantly transported me back to the early 70's when we had no phone and no car. We would have to go to a phone box a quarter of a mile away or sometimes we would receive calls at a neighbours house but we never made calls from there. We also relied on public transport and our legs. This is why I love the show so much as I lived many aspects of it growing up even in the 70's when the show aired. I agree with you though that sometimes the phone and internet get a bit too much...I just put it on mute. Thank you for this segment and best wishes as always from your waltonian superfan in a cold and chilly England😉
Dv :) I appreciate your descriptions. I don’t know the % in the US in the 1970’s, but in the 20’s in the U.S. I believe only 20% of residents had electricity! Those were mostly living in major cities. It still says a lot about vast differences of daily life in each generation. Perhaps the changes started flattening out from the time so many were herded toward dependence on computers, cell phones, and more that made immediacy the norm. Yes, a good form of community here & Judy’s caring dedication offers great celebrations! Take Care
@peaceshepherding529 Hi, I believe it was half the US figure in 1920's with approx 10% of British citizens having electricity. Frugal life had its advantages as well but electricity is a must now.
@ HaHa. I was reconsidering that stat just after sending. You may be completely right. Yet also, I was thinking it may have been in 1920, that year (in the U.S.), only 20% of residences had electricity & perhaps, by the end or late middle years of the 20’s the % had risen to 50%. I don’t know. Either way I find it stunning to think of not only the drastic changes in single generations, then, but as Judy also mentioned, the ways people endured & had to be self reliant, especially amid dangers during uncontrolled & unexpected events - physical accidents to natural disasters. A great book, “Once There Was a Farm: A Country Childhood Remembered” by Virginia Bell Dabney is about her life on a Virginia farm during those decades. You might like it, especially as a Waltons fan. I loved it! Yes, I’m a fan of electricity, too. ;) And am reminded of the dangers without during tree-breaking, thus often power-line breaking storms in summer & winter here. I’d much rather have the present options & decide when to use them than have the struggles of the past. Thanks for replying & offering more views!
I agree - many of the positive aspects of the period of The Waltons I miss. Everything being "easy" isn't necessarily best for us. I would love to be able to get places walking more often - but the distances preclude that where I live. Seems odd to have to "work out" when daily life used to take care of that for us.
Thank you Judy for another nostalgic detour down memory lane. I enjoy watching the channel not only for the Waltons content but also your warm & gracious presence. I was born in the early 70’s and watched a lot of TV. My sister and I would watch Dance Fever and Solid Gold and I’ve previously mentioned the Waltons Theme usually meant I had to go to bed lol. I enjoy internet and modern resources but there are times I would love to turn down a dirt road, drive a short ways, come around a slow curve and see a faded white, triple dormer farmhouse with a broad, covered porch. A place where all are welcome and the smell of something good cooking in the kitchen fills the air. There’d be a radio but no televisions or internet. We would sing, play piano & guitar and laugh together. Sounds like heaven to me! Thanks again! -AJ
That was a very entertaining segment. I remember being a kid in the 70s and being perfectly happy just being a kid, no mobile phones, just a phone attached to the wall. We did our homework exactly the way you said. Lots of library visits etc. I was 10/11 the year The Homecoming aired. Such a long time ago now. The world has changed so much.
Hi Juty, A friend sent a letter from the Dallas TX area to the Houston area where I live. He texted me to see if I was ok. I said, yes, why do you ask?. He said because I sent you a letter a week ago. It's so interesting how sometimes we are reminded of the slower pace of life. That is one of the charms of your show, a reminder of quieter times. Thank you. !!.
We all do get used to instant responses. However, I believe responses should happen in most cases. How many times have you sent someone a message and never got a reply? And it sort of hangs out there as a mystery... was it received? what is the answer? Hangs up my attention until resolved in some way.
Hello and happy Thursday, Judy! I so enjoyed your stories when you did the Battle of the Network Stars. I saw one not too long ago, and I have to see if I can find more. What a good catch seeing John Boy wink. I've seen that episode so many times and never noticed it. I'm going to watch for that. Thank you, Judy!! Have a wonderful weekend!! 🥰
I love in the episodes when Michael Learned sings like for instance The ole spinning wheel at the end of the episode The Conflict. Also enjoy the Xmas episodes when the family sings. One of my favorite episodes,The Anniversary towards the end when all the kids are there singing and John and Olivia are sitting there listening, very sweet moment. I always watch episodes to see where things look different between takes. Never use too but since I have been watching them for so many years, now I do. On the episode The Anniversary, I swear Olivia’s shoes change from coming out of the house, to when they are getting a picture take , to when she gets out of the car and then when she walks into the gazebo.
I love your segments of the Walton's. I watch them every day and record them so I don't miss them. I do have The Best Christmas recorded so I can watch it anytime. Thank you Judy 💗💗✨✨
Hi judy I just loves all your shows at brings me closer to the Walton's and what there life was like back in the depression days. I was born in 1959 so I know what that time was like. I truly loved you❤ I am greatful you being us your shows and time on the Walton's. How nice it would be if we could go back in time and re - live that time period of growing up.❤
You definitely have created a wonderful community of Walton loving fans. Bless you. Much appreciated. FYI: I loved using The World Book encyclopedias for school projects. My sisters and I also used them to create Barbie homes and cars when we played Barbies 😂❤😅 We were creative before Mattel came out with all the Barbie accessories. But our dad also made sure we used them for school. Just like John Walton would have done. ❤
Was the last episode of the series the one where JohnBoy was on television? Was that supposed to be late 1945 or 1946 in the episode? Regardless of these things it was The Walton’s that taught me people bought kits to build their own TVs just as in earlier episodes the boys built their own radios. I’m 53 and The Walton’s is in my top ten favourite series of all time. Certainly my favourite of the last millennium.
The last episode was when John Boy was struggling to write his next book. Broke in NY and Erin went to check in on him and he came home. The Baldwins were once again trying to hold a reunion gathering to which no one came and the Waltons and Godseys and others came to celebrate with them and John Boy arrived during the gathering. It was The Revel.
You (and some other entertainers) are definitely doing a great job using social media to connect with those who are genuinely interested in the people who make these great TV shows and movies.
Hi Judy Love these videos. When you were talking about the lack of telephones, it brought up a question I have. Perhaps you could answer it in one of your Ask Judy videos. In a scene where an actor is talking on the phone carrying on a conversation with someone, I presume there is no one on the other end talking. If that is the case, how difficult is it to speak your dialogue since you have to pause at certain points during the conversation as if the person on the other end is responding with what you are saying to make it believable.
Judy, one of the characters on The Waltons I found so delightful was Maude Gormley played by Marie Earle. What was it like working with her? Was she anything like her character? And another question I have for you. I was never sure and yet to this day who was older, Erin or Ben? Thank you in advance. I love your channel.❤
Marie Earle was a lot like what you saw in Maude. Unpredictable, sharp, funny. As for Erin and Ben - it changed over the seasons. In The Homecoming Ben was older, but several season in, Eric was asked about switching with Mary - perhaps because she had “shot up” and gotten much taller while Eric hadn’t. Ellen advised Eric to play young as long as he could that he’d get more story lines, so Eric was fine with the switch that Erin would then be older than Ben.
@@judynorton2598 Thank you Judy for clearing up the who was older question I had. Yes Mary McDonough/ Erin did get quite tall. So wonderful to know that Marie Earle was quite a character in real life as well.
It seems that since cell phones came into existence & are more prevalent, we're more aware of time as we keep checking our phones & as a result, time just goes flying by & we never seem to have enough time in the day. The slower pace of life before cell phones was better for us & more healthy as we appreciated other aspects of life more. It always made me chuckle how the Walton family gathered around the radio & everyone stared at it like they could see the person speaking. Thanks for sharing!
I always love your episodes!! The Waltons was a big part of my childhood. Reminiscing about the cast, the show storylines and BTS is all so fun!, Thank you so much for doing this!! 😘
Thank you Judy, I really appreciate the inside look at things you share with your viewers. In fact, this morning I watched the season 9 episode where John Curtis tells Ralph Waite he got new pants from Pat, and Ralph ad-libbed Pat was from a neighboring farm. l never gave that a second thought until you shared the truth behind that on your channel. 😊
You talked about families being together and how important that is. There was a line from Earl Hamner in the episode when John Boy bought Mama a washing machine. "When we were living them, we called them 'Hard Times', and when we remembered them years later we realized how rich we were." My dad would always say, "I wonder what the poor people are doin'." I figured we must be rich when he said that. He was born in 1933, so he might have remembered these hard times. I don't, but I know I am the richest woman in the world for being married to my husband and having all my friends and family members. Thanks for this channel and all the Waltons episodes. (Pass it on to everyone who made them happen.)
I wonder how many young people today wish it was one of those earlier times... or, since this is their youth will they look back at this time with nostalgia in 50 years?
Definitely remember your and my growing up in the 60s and actually doing research, having limited phone time, having to share the family phone and news being important. I know you have talked about being around the dinner table. That to me is the most important loss of our time now. We all gathered at 6pm and shared important information. We also had a family game of some sort after dinner most nights.
I remember going to my grandparents house ( my grade school years were the 70's) and they still had a party line. My cousins and I would eavesdrop on the conversation and get the giggles. Oh the good ole days!
@megfuchs9425 I grew up in Nebraska so yes remember parry lines. We only had to dial 4 numbers when calling locally and we had an aunt that we called and let it ring once then hang up. She called us back because it was a free call for her but long distance for us.
Ahhh yes the days of old.....I do miss them in a way, life was simpler, it forced kids to go out and play vs stay on their electronic games, they played outside and got exercise and sunlight, etc... you looked wonderful as you do now Judy and don't forget that, love what you do, very tranquil and elegant. Thank you!
I love watching the Walton's and you're right, it is a nostalgic feeling to watch the shows and to watch your UA-cam channel. We look forward to each one.
Uhh, you mean “Rocket Rod Laver”! :) That’s so interesting about Bobby Riggs spin talents. Even more since Billie Jean King said, even in hindsight, she knew she could beat him. Which she did, soundly :) ~ That wink catch IS amazing. It’d be even more surprising if Richard remembers his thoughts then, 50 years ago. Still, it’s possible! I hope no one you know , Judy, has suffered from the CA fires!! We must, as a nation, do more for prevention. Take Care & Thank You
Like many sports, the evolving skill and equipment does continue to move the sports forward and the champ of one moment is soon beaten by the next generation - but the talent of all of these champs never dims.
@@judynorton2598 Great points & I so appreciate your “never dims” description of athletes’ work & inspiration. (My noting the Battle of the Sexes score - I think that was the promoted title - was with no disrespect for Bobby Riggs’ abilities. I’m even more impressed with them given your detail! These just made me reflect on what B.J. King faced, under enormous pressures of implied representation, and how well she prevailed amidst them. I also love her lifelong work to inspire fitness & fun! It seems Bobby Riggs enjoyed himself, great fitness & engaging others, too. King lauded his skills, I think for years, & how he leapt over the net at the end of that match. That alone inspires!). Enjoy your day!
This week was a bit difficult for some, myself included, and having this video community around The Waltons that you've created was a much-needed palate cleanser. Thank you.
"The Pony Cart" is one of the most moving episodes. I watch it again and again. And I remember the first time watching and noting Richard Thomas's aside wink to the camera. I theorize it is one of two things: it's Richard Thomas the actor acknowledging the sheer brilliance of Beulah Bondi's acting in that scene or it is John Boy winking to us and letting us know he can't really keep the promise he made to Martha Corinne about keeping her illness a secret. I absolutely love when actors and actresses break the fourth wall for a moment. It's a way of acknowledging the audience and letting us know we count!
Mentioning telephones, I had to go look up when the Waltons home finally got one installed. Likely by Jim Bob! I seem to remember a zap of electricity, but maybe that was with the TV set!
Hi Judy,I What a great Q&A! I also wanted to say that your phenomenal channel definitely does create a sense of family and community amongst your beloved fans❤ This is also seen at the Waltons Reunions. And I agree about the convenience of navigation systems,or GPS. Many years ago,I was travelling to Niagra Falls with my then,Dutch boyfriend,and he asked me to read the map for him(he was driving),when all of a sudden,the map literally flew out the window with a gush of wind!😄Although we found our way,a GPS would have been helpful at the time!! 11:05
I never caught that wink from Richard. It'll be fun to hear his response. I remember holding an ADC map book folded over on my steering wheel while driving or stop at a gas station and ask someone. I also remember leaving the house in the morning having no communication with my parents and coming back just before dinner. As always, thanks for beginning and continuing doing these, I think everyone here gets some joy out of it.
Good day Judy and thank you for providing this community for us where we are allowed to come together to be part of something good, something special, something wholesome ...the Waltons. I hope you know that you are appreciated. This is a safe place to escape to when life hands you a sour lemon. For me your upbeat channel is a life preserver. l hold on, pause, re-group and continue to make my way forward. I used to use roadmaps while traveling. Always had a problem trying to refold. It really was an adventure. Ahhhh...the good ole days. Have a question for you. The phone/radio question you answered lead me to this. Do you know how garbage/trash was handled during that time? Not sure whether or not that garage trucks were used during that time and would it had been profitable Thanks Judy.
Thank you for your kind comments. As for trash… I’m guessing on this one - perhaps some was burned, and John could always haul things away in his truck to junk yards or 30’s/40’s version of the dump? Happy to hear any viewers knowledge on this.
Maps will never go out of style. Have learned you can’t always trust a GPS. Knowing how to simply read a map is getting to be a lost art, but very important
Hi Judy! I've got a good one for you in The Shivaree when everyone serenades Olivia and Bob where were you? You were definitely in the episode but nowhere to be found at it's ending. Thanks Judy!
Could you please explain how actors memorize their lines? I’ve always wanted to know how you can remember all of those words and not get tongue tied while speaking them. I remember watching The Waltons when I was younger(almost 60 now) and I continue to watch all reruns. Thank you for doing these videos! God bless❤️
I believe each actor has their own method for learning lines. It’s a skill like any other and the more you do it the more facile you become. It’s mostly repetition until you know them and using your “lead in” lines (what the person before you said) to prompt your response. Often in good writing the dialogue flows so when the person says something or asks something - your response makes sense in reply.
Some good questions in today’s episode. Have you ever thought about interviewing Carole Johnson from John and Olivia’s B&B especially now that for some reason she is closing the B&B? Since she lives in the same town as Earl did, she may have a unique take on something’s. Thanks
I have never heard of a Thomas Guide, but my mom and dad would stop by AAA and get free maps and Trip-tiks that you would look at and it would map out for trip and stops to consider
Thomas Guides were (maybe still are?) books of maps of the Los Angeles metropolitan area in the era before GPS. Judy would remember those, obviously living in that area, and that was what came to mind as a "generic" for "road atlas book."
Hey kiddo, yesem it has made me feel closer to the Walton Series and made for an especially wonderful visit during the Waco event. Off the grid; another name for vacation to me! Great segment as always, hugs to ya.
Any chance of you recruiting Deirdre Lenihan as one of your special guests? Would love to hear about her experiences being on your show and her career working in television in the 1970's.
@@judynorton2598-- Wow! That's awesome, would really love to hear from her. Thanks for getting back to me on this. Really appreciated how you finally connected with David Doremus and put up with me pestering you about it for awhile.
I'm shocked I've never noticed the Wink lol However, in The Thanksgiving story episode... when John Boy is outside cutting boards with John and Grandpa....He walks over to the pile of lumber after he is asked to "get some more"....when he turns around, you can see a person in blue pants walk by on the very edge of the screen. To me it didn't look like a cast member. I always loved Tennis but could not play very well. I enjoyed watching folks play at the local courts though🤓 Also, in The love Story when Jennys father and his wife arrive to pick her up at the Walton house .... they are getting ready to leave and Jason yells out "See ya in the morning!" seemingly out of time ....and John Boy kind of looks sideways in a slightly annoyed fashion lol , Seemed like a lil blooper 😁 which, in my opinion were few and far between in the entire series.
I just stared watching the show again since we got hallmark family channel and realized that John boy was a little player lol the things you realize as adults
Judy, I don't expect you to remember everything you talk about here, but you pointed out "the wink" a while ago and I keep waiting for the episode to come back on tv, because no one believes me that it is in there! I have the DVD set and I think I will pull it out at Christmas when everyone is at my house. I love those kind of "slip ups".😃
My almost 9yr old grandson came over to visit, I asked if he wanted to watch a movie on tv, his response was No, can we watch the Waltons? His favorite episode is when John-boy works to get his car.
It is amazing! My grandparents once had a wall phone like in the Godsey's. They had it into the 50s and the phone company replaced with a desk phone without a dial. It was an updated version not like the "cradle phone" as on the Walton's. My father once brought from NC a candlestick phone with a wooden box with the crank. One of my sister's has it. I purchased a replica of a candlestick from Amazon. Can one imagine Olivia giving John a cellphone and one of the kids calling him on another?
That wink from John Boy was really a good catch. Were there any times where someone went off script and it was kept in the scene? You hear about actors ad libbing in a scene, but that seems to be more in movies whereas television seemed to be on a tighter schedule (other than Tim Conway going off script on the Carol Burnett Show). Thanks for sharing.
Ad libbing was utilized in certain group scenes when there was meant to be a reaction to some news or situation. Sometimes at the beginning and end of scenes sometimes, but not as a general rule.
I was always tickled by how well and loud all the family members sang Christmas songs. In S1 E17 John Boy sang as he played the dulcimer for Jenny. He sang in a country boy way that he never duplicated in any other episode that included singing. Is there a story behind that?
Once of the most beautiful emotional scenes in the Walton’s entire serial was the Walton’s Easter church scene. The reason I say that is because it’s saying water is thicker than blooding meaning just because your skin is different doesn’t mean you aren’t family.
It wasn’t on for very long, so I don’t recall much beyond thinking it was a sweet family show. Although I knew Kristy, and competed against her in Battle of the Network Stars (IMO she was the best overall female competitor) I never had the chance to really get to know her.
I watched "The Anniversary" yesterday when Olivia got the phone hooked up for John's gift. I was thinking about how good it would have been for them to finally have a phone. And one in the mill too. I like my landline still. Besides the cell phone.
Yes - it made a real difference for the family. I've only recently stopped having a land line as the phone company couldn't find a "live connection" in my new house!! The phone machine had to be in a hall closet... so ridiculous and when the power goes out the phone doesn't work as it is still somehow driven by power. Makes no sense to me and defeats the purpose.
@@judynorton2598 I had to get an old style land line phone to have on hand besides my cordless land line phone. The old style land line with the receiver is the only one that works when the power is out.
I'd love to go back to when I was a child life was so much simpler I think that everyone has their heads in their phones and nobody plays outside or even communicate with one another. I was at my sister's house last year and my nieces were sitting in the same room and texting back and forth instead of just talking to one another 🙃. I'd like to see all cell phones 📵 crash and go back to the good old days 😊
Great spot on the wink! Lovely questions. Yes it’s quite hard to build an in person community these days. Well perhaps it can be built but maintaining it is hard.
Hello Judy. I was always fascinated by the show trying to imaging in my head a map that took you from the house to the Godsey Store, the Baldwin Sister, and others places. Even though the locations were filmed mostly at the back lot, it never came to your mind how the surroundings of Walton Mountains could have been? When I was young I drew a map of how I saw it inside my head. How about you?
I was watching an old episode of General Hospital here on UA-cam yesterday from 1983 and Mary McDonough(Erin)was on it for a few episodes she was playing a character named Heidi Hopkins and I wondered any other members of the Walton's ever appeared on a soap opera at one time or another thanks Judy have a wonderful week.🇺🇲📺🇺🇲
Interesting take on what you feel you can perform in a concert from musical theater as opposed to doing it through being cast in that particular role on stage where you might be the wrong type, etc. Much better opportunity for variety & freedom. Beautiful voice..
Hi Judy, I have a question. When you were filming, was it always good to leave the set and get back to the 1970's, or could you have been content to be a 1930's teenager? I often wonder that for myself LOL.
I never thought much about it as I enjoyed my life in the 70's. At that time, I don't think I liked the idea of not having the "modern conveniences" of the 70's. Especially growing up in the "big city". I didn't think I'd like living in a small rural area.
The thing about communication then vs today got me thinking about that episode on Little House where Mamma thinks her parents are coming (they got a letter telling of their arrival for a visit) & is very excited about it, but due to the fact they had no way of calling ahead, only 1 arrives in a pine box (I think I'm remembering that right). Imagine the shock of that! No warning. I don't know how people got through times like that. I think it IS good we can go off grid & be in nature & all that from time to time. Time is moving incredibly fast these days.
Judy please bring back the original cast of the Waltons we miss the show we know that dad is gone and that the bowins ladys are gone but all you brothers and sisters and mom are still here it's time for Elizabeth to get married
It was wonderful to grow up together. Early on I was closest to Jon and Eric as they were closest in age to me - later I was closest to Mary and Leslie as we bonded as girls :)
Hello Judy,Thank you once again for your great answers and insights. I can recall another instance when the Waltons not having a telephone was a bit of a hurdle for Don Millman, to call Mary Ellen in 'The Romance'. It is interesting when he further states that it might be difficult for her to become a doctor without one. So,even then,it was important, and made life sometimes more difficult without one. Years later everyone owned one,and although it is handier that we all have one wherever we go compared to the 'old days' ,I will be careful with saying that one, personally I find that conversations in the times prior to cell or mobile phones,as we call them in Europe,were perhaps, sometimes, more meaningful,deeper, more insightful,with more passion and substance,than they are, today, via these on the go devices. But is that also perhaps the reason,that we are as you said,in your segment,so on the go, just needing to be able to reach people,always,and,in so doing, perhaps forgetting to see the importance of really connecting with one another,with friends and family; that sense of community that is so needed in this world,today!!
You raise good points. While it seems many are very willing to share TMI about every little aspect of their life… sometimes it does seem that the ability to throw ones every opinion out into an unknown - void has it’s consequences. Namely that one may not feel the need to be accountable to anyone for what they say. When having a face to face or actual one on one even by phone - there is someone who can respond and be noticeably hurt by what is said and might make the other stop and realize they perhaps might think for a moment before saying anything and everything especially if it is unkind.
Judy. Thank you for this channel. I need it. I need that safety net that is calming, warm and caring. I love that about you! Thank you for putting the time and effort into this channel. I do have one question about singing. I've heard voice teachers (UA-cam) who argue that nobody, rarely, has a good voice. Technique is everything and that nobody is born with a professional singing voice and to become that good requires voice lessons. In my exploration of guitar, I can see that nobody is born a guitarist. You have to practice and practice and learn proper foundational techniques. I know someone like Barbra Streisand was just gifted but my understanding is that 99% need voice lessons to get that good. Your thoughts?
Thank you for your kind comments. As for singing. I agree that in the majority of singers vocal training is needed to hone in on good technique plus many, many hours of practice as with any skill. I do believe some singers are "natural singers" - that without training they are already gifted with a beautiful voice - as is the case with Barbra Streisand - but that is quite rare in my experience and technique can be important to prevent vocal injury and to enhance one's natural talent and give one more "tools" to expand their vocal choices as a singer.
I wonder what Will Gear and Ellen Corby would have thought about the internet? as far as Richard Thomas I wonder if he was winking at somebody or he had something in his eye in that scene. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥
I remember taking a picture with my last film camera & my niece or nephew wanted to "see the picture". They didn't understand why I couldn't immediately show them & that was when digital cameras was a new thing.
I think I have an answer for Richard's wink, I believe I'm recalling this correctly: It had been a difficult day for all of us, director Ralph Senensky was upset about the headstone being left at the studio, Richard had to deal with an ankle injury, it was just one thing after another...but I was my usual naive, cheery self spreading sunshine all over the place. Richard was not in the best of spirits when we shot the sequence of him fetching creek water for Martha Corinne...he was oddly silent when I tried to cheer him up...I think I said something stupid like 'everything works together for good..." So when we shot the over-the-shoulders of Richard and Beulah in that standing 2-shot I recall he was relieved to have it done...and yes, (now that I've looked at it again) he winked at Senensky and me as we sat flat on the ground to the left of the camera....it was Richard's way of saying 'yes, everything will be alright' (and Ralph called the cut at that moment) How in the world our editor Gene Fowler missed it is wild...Gene was the best in the biz.
I look forward to hearing Richard's response to "The Wink". There are many similar moments in TV history where the actor must believe the camera or the audience's attention is no longer on them. One of my favorites is Danny Bonaduce (Partridge Family) in the background pretending to play bass during a music segment while the camera is closing in on David Cassidy's face. When he believes he is no longer in frame, I believe he stopped playing, folded his arms, and had an expression like, "I'm bored". 🙂
What a fun Partridge Family catch :) I'll share what Richard has to say - likely he doesn't recall it at all :)
Haha... I never noticed that, and I've watched all of the Partridge Family episodes.
Would LOVE To know which episode that was! I've watched the series for years and never noticed that!
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Yes, Judy, you have achieved the goal of bringing us all a bit closer together!❤
So happy to hear that.
You have definitely created a lovely community here. Thank you. Mary
I’m so happy to hear that.
Thankyou Judy for sharing behinds the Waltons scenes.I did like when Richard had a wink.I always did ❤️ when the Waltons would gather around the radio.
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Hi Judy, thanks for sharing this segment of Ask Judy. Very interesting where Richard winks, I never noticed that before. I like it when the Walton family is gathered around the radio listening to their favorite programs.
Judy, you sing beautifully and don't let anyone tell you different
Glad you enjoyed it
You are definitely helping to get a community of like minded people together Judy with this channel. I thought the last question about radio and telephone was excellent. It instantly transported me back to the early 70's when we had no phone and no car. We would have to go to a phone box a quarter of a mile away or sometimes we would receive calls at a neighbours house but we never made calls from there. We also relied on public transport and our legs. This is why I love the show so much as I lived many aspects of it growing up even in the 70's when the show aired. I agree with you though that sometimes the phone and internet get a bit too much...I just put it on mute. Thank you for this segment and best wishes as always from your waltonian superfan in a cold and chilly England😉
Dv :) I appreciate your descriptions. I don’t know the % in the US in the 1970’s, but in the 20’s in the U.S. I believe only 20% of residents had electricity! Those were mostly living in major cities. It still says a lot about vast differences of daily life in each generation. Perhaps the changes started flattening out from the time so many were herded toward dependence on computers, cell phones, and more that made immediacy the norm.
Yes, a good form of community here & Judy’s caring dedication offers great celebrations! Take Care
@peaceshepherding529 Hi, I believe it was half the US figure in 1920's with approx 10% of British citizens having electricity. Frugal life had its advantages as well but electricity is a must now.
@ HaHa. I was reconsidering that stat just after sending. You may be completely right. Yet also, I was thinking it may have been in 1920, that year (in the U.S.), only 20% of residences had electricity & perhaps, by the end or late middle years of the 20’s the % had risen to 50%. I don’t know. Either way I find it stunning to think of not only the drastic changes in single generations, then, but as Judy also mentioned, the ways people endured & had to be self reliant, especially amid dangers during uncontrolled & unexpected events - physical accidents to natural disasters. A great book, “Once There Was a Farm: A Country Childhood Remembered” by Virginia Bell Dabney is about her life on a Virginia farm during those decades. You might like it, especially as a Waltons fan. I loved it!
Yes, I’m a fan of electricity, too. ;) And am reminded of the dangers without during tree-breaking, thus often power-line breaking storms in summer & winter here. I’d much rather have the present options & decide when to use them than have the struggles of the past. Thanks for replying & offering more views!
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I agree - many of the positive aspects of the period of The Waltons I miss. Everything being "easy" isn't necessarily best for us. I would love to be able to get places walking more often - but the distances preclude that where I live. Seems odd to have to "work out" when daily life used to take care of that for us.
Thank you Judy! I have always loved watching the Waltons and I still love it.
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
Thank you Judy for another nostalgic detour down memory lane. I enjoy watching the channel not only for the Waltons content but also your warm & gracious presence.
I was born in the early 70’s and watched a lot of TV. My sister and I would watch Dance Fever and Solid Gold and I’ve previously mentioned the Waltons Theme usually meant I had to go to bed lol.
I enjoy internet and modern resources but there are times I would love to turn down a dirt road, drive a short ways, come around a slow curve and see a faded white, triple dormer farmhouse with a broad, covered porch. A place where all are welcome and the smell of something good cooking in the kitchen fills the air. There’d be a radio but no televisions or internet. We would sing, play piano & guitar and laugh together. Sounds like heaven to me!
Thanks again!
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You create a wonderful image that does indeed sound very appealing.
That was a very entertaining segment. I remember being a kid in the 70s and being perfectly happy just being a kid, no mobile phones, just a phone attached to the wall. We did our homework exactly the way you said. Lots of library visits etc. I was 10/11 the year The Homecoming aired. Such a long time ago now. The world has changed so much.
I thought the 70’s were a great time to grow up.
Hi Juty, A friend sent a letter from the Dallas TX area to the Houston area where I live. He texted me to see if I was ok. I said, yes, why do you ask?. He said because I sent you a letter a week ago. It's so interesting how sometimes we are reminded of the slower pace of life. That is one of the charms of your show, a reminder of quieter times. Thank you. !!.
We all do get used to instant responses. However, I believe responses should happen in most cases. How many times have you sent someone a message and never got a reply? And it sort of hangs out there as a mystery... was it received? what is the answer? Hangs up my attention until resolved in some way.
Hello and happy Thursday, Judy! I so enjoyed your stories when you did the Battle of the Network Stars. I saw one not too long ago, and I have to see if I can find more. What a good catch seeing John Boy wink. I've seen that episode so many times and never noticed it. I'm going to watch for that. Thank you, Judy!! Have a wonderful weekend!! 🥰
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed this.
I love in the episodes when Michael Learned sings like for instance The ole spinning wheel at the end of the episode The Conflict. Also enjoy the Xmas episodes when the family sings. One of my favorite episodes,The Anniversary towards the end when all the kids are there singing and John and Olivia are sitting there listening, very sweet moment. I always watch episodes to see where things look different between takes. Never use too but since I have been watching them for so many years, now I do. On the episode The Anniversary, I swear Olivia’s shoes change from coming out of the house, to when they are getting a picture take , to when she gets out of the car and then when she walks into the gazebo.
Wow - I'll have to look back at Olivia's shoes in that sequence.
I love your segments of the Walton's. I watch them every day and record them so I don't miss them. I do have The Best Christmas recorded so I can watch it anytime. Thank you Judy 💗💗✨✨
That is awesome!
Hi judy I just loves all your shows at brings me closer to the Walton's and what there life was like back in the depression days. I was born in 1959 so I know what that time was like. I truly loved you❤ I am greatful you being us your shows and time on the Walton's. How nice it would be if we could go back in time and re - live that time period of growing up.❤
Thank you. I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying these shows.
You definitely have created a wonderful community of Walton loving fans. Bless you. Much appreciated. FYI: I loved using The World Book encyclopedias for school projects. My sisters and I also used them to create Barbie homes and cars when we played Barbies 😂❤😅 We were creative before Mattel came out with all the Barbie accessories. But our dad also made sure we used them for school. Just like John Walton would have done. ❤
I know what you mean. I didn’t have Barbie accessories so I just created them from other things and played make believe :)
This was a blast, Ty for sharing so many unique & cool things you seen during the process of making this amazing show! Luv&Peace ♡ friend ⚘️✌️💫
Glad you enjoyed it!
Was the last episode of the series the one where JohnBoy was on
television? Was that supposed to be late 1945 or 1946 in the episode? Regardless of these things it was The Walton’s that taught me people bought kits to build their own TVs just as in earlier episodes the boys built their own radios. I’m 53 and The Walton’s is in my top ten favourite series of all time. Certainly my favourite of the last millennium.
The last episode was when John Boy was struggling to write his next book. Broke in NY and Erin went to check in on him and he came home. The Baldwins were once again trying to hold a reunion gathering to which no one came and the Waltons and Godseys and others came to celebrate with them and John Boy arrived during the gathering. It was The Revel.
You (and some other entertainers) are definitely doing a great job using social media to connect with those who are genuinely interested in the people who make these great TV shows and movies.
Happy to hear that. Seems like there are a few positives from all this social media :)
Hi Judy
Love these videos. When you were talking about the lack of telephones, it brought up a question I have. Perhaps you could answer it in one of your Ask Judy videos. In a scene where an actor is talking on the phone carrying on a conversation with someone, I presume there is no one on the other end talking. If that is the case, how difficult is it to speak your dialogue since you have to pause at certain points during the conversation as if the person on the other end is responding with what you are saying to make it believable.
Good question. I will put it on my list for a future Ask Judy.
Judy, one of the characters on The Waltons I found so delightful was Maude Gormley played by Marie Earle. What was it like working with her? Was she anything like her character?
And another question I have for you. I was never sure and yet to this day who was older, Erin or Ben?
Thank you in advance. I love your channel.❤
Yes, Maude is a hoot! Bet she had lots of stories to share...
Marie Earle was a lot like what you saw in Maude. Unpredictable, sharp, funny. As for Erin and Ben - it changed over the seasons. In The Homecoming Ben was older, but several season in, Eric was asked about switching with Mary - perhaps because she had “shot up” and gotten much taller while Eric hadn’t. Ellen advised Eric to play young as long as he could that he’d get more story lines, so Eric was fine with the switch that Erin would then be older than Ben.
@@judynorton2598 Thank you Judy for clearing up the who was older question I had. Yes Mary McDonough/ Erin did get quite tall.
So wonderful to know that Marie Earle was quite a character in real life as well.
It seems that since cell phones came into existence & are more prevalent, we're more aware of time as we keep checking our phones & as a result, time just goes flying by & we never seem to have enough time in the day. The slower pace of life before cell phones was better for us & more healthy as we appreciated other aspects of life more. It always made me chuckle how the Walton family gathered around the radio & everyone stared at it like they could see the person speaking. Thanks for sharing!
Like old school phones better but good thing for cell phones comes in handy
I know what you mean. I do smile when everyone sits “watching” the radio :)
I always love your episodes!! The Waltons was a big part of my childhood. Reminiscing about the cast, the show storylines and BTS is all so fun!, Thank you so much for doing this!! 😘
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Thank you Judy, I really appreciate the inside look at things you share with your viewers. In fact, this morning I watched the season 9 episode where John Curtis tells Ralph Waite he got new pants from Pat, and Ralph ad-libbed Pat was from a neighboring farm. l never gave that a second thought until you shared the truth behind that on your channel. 😊
So glad you enjoy these little inside tidbits.
You talked about families being together and how important that is. There was a line from Earl Hamner in the episode when John Boy bought Mama a washing machine. "When we were living them, we called them 'Hard Times', and when we remembered them years later we realized how rich we were." My dad would always say, "I wonder what the poor people are doin'." I figured we must be rich when he said that. He was born in 1933, so he might have remembered these hard times. I don't, but I know I am the richest woman in the world for being married to my husband and having all my friends and family members. Thanks for this channel and all the Waltons episodes. (Pass it on to everyone who made them happen.)
How beautiful. Thanks for that reminder to us all.
Great segment Judy. Oh how I do miss the good ole days when life was more simple. Thanks for taking us down memory lane. 👍🏻
I wonder how many young people today wish it was one of those earlier times... or, since this is their youth will they look back at this time with nostalgia in 50 years?
@ I don’t think it could ever compare to the memories of out yesteryear.
I never noticed the Wink another great video Judy.
Thanks for watching.
Definitely remember your and my growing up in the 60s and actually doing research, having limited phone time, having to share the family phone and news being important. I know you have talked about being around the dinner table. That to me is the most important loss of our time now. We all gathered at 6pm and shared important information. We also had a family game of some sort after dinner most nights.
I remember going to my grandparents house ( my grade school years were the 70's) and they still had a party line. My cousins and I would eavesdrop on the conversation and get the giggles. Oh the good ole days!
@megfuchs9425 I grew up in Nebraska so yes remember parry lines. We only had to dial 4 numbers when calling locally and we had an aunt that we called and let it ring once then hang up. She called us back because it was a free call for her but long distance for us.
It's nice to have those sweet nostalgic memories. They make me smile.
Judy, your excellent channel is full of warmth and great discussion! You really have brought us together ❤️
Thank you. So great to hear that.
So glad that you took singing lessons, love your Christmas album. That would have been nice if you could have sang on the Waltons.
Thank you so much.
Informative video judy love the q and a videos
Happy to hear that.
Hello miss judy sorry I haven't been on for a bit ❤hope you are doing well love your singing you have a wonderful voice god bless ❤
Welcome back. Thanks for checking in.
Thank you Judy for this behind the scenes episode. Really nice insight into your talents.
Thanks for watching!
Ahhh yes the days of old.....I do miss them in a way, life was simpler, it forced kids to go out and play vs stay on their electronic games, they played outside and got exercise and sunlight, etc... you looked wonderful as you do now Judy and don't forget that, love what you do, very tranquil and elegant. Thank you!
Thank you very much.
I love watching the Walton's and you're right, it is a nostalgic feeling to watch the shows and to watch your UA-cam channel. We look forward to each one.
Thank you so much.
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Always enjoy hearing about your experiences
Thank you.
Uhh, you mean “Rocket Rod Laver”! :)
That’s so interesting about Bobby Riggs spin talents. Even more since Billie Jean King said, even in hindsight, she knew she could beat him. Which she did, soundly :)
~ That wink catch IS amazing. It’d be even more surprising if Richard remembers his thoughts then, 50 years ago. Still, it’s possible!
I hope no one you know , Judy, has suffered from the CA fires!! We must, as a nation, do more for prevention. Take Care & Thank You
Like many sports, the evolving skill and equipment does continue to move the sports forward and the champ of one moment is soon beaten by the next generation - but the talent of all of these champs never dims.
@@judynorton2598 Great points & I so appreciate your “never dims” description of athletes’ work & inspiration. (My noting the Battle of the Sexes score - I think that was the promoted title - was with no disrespect for Bobby Riggs’ abilities. I’m even more impressed with them given your detail! These just made me reflect on what B.J. King faced, under enormous pressures of implied representation, and how well she prevailed amidst them. I also love her lifelong work to inspire fitness & fun! It seems Bobby Riggs enjoyed himself, great fitness & engaging others, too. King lauded his skills, I think for years, & how he leapt over the net at the end of that match. That alone inspires!). Enjoy your day!
What great memories you must have from those celebrity challenges (Battle of the Network stars?)
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I had so much fun with those.
This week was a bit difficult for some, myself included, and having this video community around The Waltons that you've created was a much-needed palate cleanser. Thank you.
Thank you. We need to continue to focus on the positive in our lives.
"The Pony Cart" is one of the most moving episodes. I watch it again and again. And I remember the first time watching and noting Richard Thomas's aside wink to the camera. I theorize it is one of two things: it's Richard Thomas the actor acknowledging the sheer brilliance of Beulah Bondi's acting in that scene or it is John Boy winking to us and letting us know he can't really keep the promise he made to Martha Corinne about keeping her illness a secret. I absolutely love when actors and actresses break the fourth wall for a moment. It's a way of acknowledging the audience and letting us know we count!
Thank you for sharing your take on “the wink”. :)
@@judynorton2598 Thanks Judy! I hope you get a chance to ask him about it!
Another fantastic segment great questions and answers judy
Glad you enjoyed it.
Sure did enjoyed it
Mentioning telephones, I had to go look up when the Waltons home finally got one installed. Likely by Jim Bob! I seem to remember a zap of electricity, but maybe that was with the TV set!
Olivia had one put in for their anniversary as a gift for John.
You need to sing us another song very soon in your videos
Thank you for another good segment.
Glad you enjoyed it
I've been watching season 1 via Freevee as I once did with my family. Thanks for being a light and best of luck on the upcoming 100th episode!
Thank you so much.
Hi Judy,I What a great Q&A! I also wanted to say that your phenomenal channel definitely does create a sense of family and community amongst your beloved fans❤ This is also seen at the Waltons Reunions. And I agree about the convenience of navigation systems,or GPS.
Many years ago,I was travelling to Niagra Falls with my then,Dutch boyfriend,and he asked me to read the map for him(he was driving),when all of a sudden,the map literally flew out the window with a gush of wind!😄Although we found our way,a GPS would have been helpful at the time!! 11:05
Oh no! That is too funny about the map flying out the window!
I never caught that wink from Richard. It'll be fun to hear his response. I remember holding an ADC map book folded over on my steering wheel while driving or stop at a gas station and ask someone. I also remember leaving the house in the morning having no communication with my parents and coming back just before dinner. As always, thanks for beginning and continuing doing these, I think everyone here gets some joy out of it.
Thanks for sharing your own experiences in those non-electronic days!
Good day Judy and thank you for providing this community for us where we are allowed to come together to be part of something good, something special, something wholesome ...the Waltons. I hope you know that you are appreciated. This is a safe place to escape to when life hands you a sour lemon. For me your upbeat channel is a life preserver. l hold on, pause, re-group and continue to make my way forward. I used to use roadmaps while traveling. Always had a problem trying to refold. It really was an adventure. Ahhhh...the good ole days. Have a question for you. The phone/radio question you answered lead me to this. Do you know how garbage/trash was handled during that time? Not sure whether or not that garage trucks were used during that time and would it had been profitable Thanks Judy.
Thank you for your kind comments. As for trash… I’m guessing on this one - perhaps some was burned, and John could always haul things away in his truck to junk yards or 30’s/40’s version of the dump? Happy to hear any viewers knowledge on this.
I know what you mean I depend on my cell all day. I remember going to the library to read old news papers to do a history report. I am now 62.
Amazing how much has changed over our lifetime.
Maps will never go out of style. Have learned you can’t always trust a GPS. Knowing how to simply read a map is getting to be a lost art, but very important
I agree. Always good to be able to do certain things “old school”!
Hi Judy! I've got a good one for you in The Shivaree when everyone serenades Olivia and Bob where were you? You were definitely in the episode but nowhere to be found at it's ending. Thanks Judy!
Ugh, the Shivaree, too many unpleasant memories for me, but a great episide.
I believe during the filming of that episode I ended up in the hospital for a day and missed that final scene.
@judynorton2598 You were definitely missed : )
Could you please explain how actors memorize their lines? I’ve always wanted to know how you can remember all of those words and not get tongue tied while speaking them. I remember watching The Waltons when I was younger(almost 60 now) and I continue to watch all reruns. Thank you for doing these videos! God bless❤️
I believe each actor has their own method for learning lines. It’s a skill like any other and the more you do it the more facile you become. It’s mostly repetition until you know them and using your “lead in” lines (what the person before you said) to prompt your response. Often in good writing the dialogue flows so when the person says something or asks something - your response makes sense in reply.
Some good questions in today’s episode. Have you ever thought about interviewing Carole Johnson from John and Olivia’s B&B especially now that for some reason she is closing the B&B? Since she lives in the same town as Earl did, she may have a unique take on something’s. Thanks
What an interesting idea. I'll look into it.
I have never heard of a Thomas Guide, but my mom and dad would stop by AAA and get free maps and Trip-tiks that you would look at and it would map out for trip and stops to consider
That's right! I forgot about the AAA road guides.
Thomas Guides were (maybe still are?) books of maps of the Los Angeles metropolitan area in the era before GPS. Judy would remember those, obviously living in that area, and that was what came to mind as a "generic" for "road atlas book."
Hi Judy I liked listening to this ask Judy questions
So glad. Thank you.
I almost broke my leg on Tuesday
Oh no! But "almost" is better than actually breaking it!! :)
Miss Norton, on the occasion that a cast member passes that was in most of/all of the run, do you and or the rest attend the service?
Yes whenever possible.
Hey kiddo, yesem it has made me feel closer to the Walton Series and made for an especially wonderful visit during the Waco event. Off the grid; another name for vacation to me! Great segment as always, hugs to ya.
That's awesome!
Any chance of you recruiting Deirdre Lenihan as one of your special guests? Would love to hear about her experiences being on your show and her career working in television in the 1970's.
I have made contact with her and we're going to schedule something when she's ready.
@@judynorton2598-- Wow! That's awesome, would really love to hear from her. Thanks for getting back to me on this. Really appreciated how you finally connected with David Doremus and put up with me pestering you about it for awhile.
I'm shocked I've never noticed the Wink lol However, in The Thanksgiving story episode... when John Boy is outside cutting boards with John and Grandpa....He walks over to the pile of lumber after he is asked to "get some more"....when he turns around, you can see a person in blue pants walk by on the very edge of the screen. To me it didn't look like a cast member.
I always loved Tennis but could not play very well. I enjoyed watching folks play at the local courts though🤓
Also, in The love Story when Jennys father and his wife arrive to pick her up at the Walton house .... they are getting ready to leave and Jason yells out "See ya in the morning!" seemingly out of time ....and John Boy kind of looks sideways in a slightly annoyed fashion lol , Seemed like a lil blooper 😁 which, in my opinion were few and far between in the entire series.
Cool... more things for me to check out :)
I just stared watching the show again since we got hallmark family channel and realized that John boy was a little player lol the things you realize as adults
I know what you mean. I certainly watch the show differently as an adult.
Judy, I don't expect you to remember everything you talk about here, but you pointed out "the wink" a while ago and I keep waiting for the episode to come back on tv, because no one believes me that it is in there! I have the DVD set and I think I will pull it out at Christmas when everyone is at my house. I love those kind of "slip ups".😃
In an upcoming Ask Judy, I included info from John Dayton about his recollection of that shooting day. Keep a watch out for that.
My almost 9yr old grandson came over to visit, I asked if he wanted to watch a movie on tv, his response was No, can we watch the Waltons? His favorite episode is when John-boy works to get his car.
My grandson in 19, not 9!
@@catherinegleason1365Makes me happy to hear that!
That is so heartwarming to hear.
It is amazing! My grandparents once had a wall phone like in the Godsey's. They had it into the 50s and the phone company replaced with a desk phone without a dial. It was an updated version not like the "cradle phone" as on the Walton's. My father once brought from NC a candlestick phone with a wooden box with the crank. One of my sister's has it. I purchased a replica of a candlestick from Amazon. Can one imagine Olivia giving John a cellphone and one of the kids calling him on another?
I think the older phone styles are so cool!
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That wink from John Boy was really a good catch. Were there any times where someone went off script and it was kept in the scene? You hear about actors ad libbing in a scene, but that seems to be more in movies whereas television seemed to be on a tighter schedule (other than Tim Conway going off script on the Carol Burnett Show). Thanks for sharing.
Ad libbing was utilized in certain group scenes when there was meant to be a reaction to some news or situation. Sometimes at the beginning and end of scenes sometimes, but not as a general rule.
@@judynorton2598 That makes sense just being aware of 1930s vernacular. Like not saying, "Cool!".
I was always tickled by how well and loud all the family members sang Christmas songs. In S1 E17 John Boy sang as he played the dulcimer for Jenny. He sang in a country boy way that he never duplicated in any other episode that included singing. Is there a story behind that?
I'm not sure if that was based on something from Earl's childhood.
I liked it better when the phone was not attached to your ear and a bit quieter and simpler.
Another great Behind the Scenes Ms. Judy. God's speed.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
When your caught winking, it means your in love with someone
That can be true - I also see it when two people are sharing an inside joke.
What types of songs do you like to sing
Songs from Broadway shows, songs from the Great American Songbook. Standards from over the years.
Once of the most beautiful emotional scenes in the Walton’s entire serial was the Walton’s Easter church scene. The reason I say that is because it’s saying water is thicker than blooding meaning just because your skin is different doesn’t mean you aren’t family.
I love the concept of the family "of the heart" that we each build.
Hi Judy can you speak about the Tv show Apples way by Earl . And were you friends with Kristy McNicholes when she was on that series
Apples Way was a great show
It wasn’t on for very long, so I don’t recall much beyond thinking it was a sweet family show. Although I knew Kristy, and competed against her in Battle of the Network Stars (IMO she was the best overall female competitor) I never had the chance to really get to know her.
I watched "The Anniversary" yesterday when Olivia got the phone hooked up for John's gift. I was thinking about how good it would have been for them to finally have a phone. And one in the mill too. I like my landline still. Besides the cell phone.
Yes - it made a real difference for the family. I've only recently stopped having a land line as the phone company couldn't find a "live connection" in my new house!! The phone machine had to be in a hall closet... so ridiculous and when the power goes out the phone doesn't work as it is still somehow driven by power. Makes no sense to me and defeats the purpose.
@@judynorton2598 I had to get an old style land line phone to have on hand besides my cordless land line phone. The old style land line with the receiver is the only one that works when the power is out.
I'd love to go back to when I was a child life was so much simpler I think that everyone has their heads in their phones and nobody plays outside or even communicate with one another. I was at my sister's house last year and my nieces were sitting in the same room and texting back and forth instead of just talking to one another 🙃. I'd like to see all cell phones 📵 crash and go back to the good old days 😊
Pros and cons, for sure. I do feel better knowing our children can reach us anytime.
Great spot on the wink! Lovely questions.
Yes it’s quite hard to build an in person community these days. Well perhaps it can be built but maintaining it is hard.
Thanks for watching!
It does ur channel brings us closer together
So happy to hear that.
Hello Judy. I was always fascinated by the show trying to imaging in my head a map that took you from the house to the Godsey Store, the Baldwin Sister, and others places. Even though the locations were filmed mostly at the back lot, it never came to your mind how the surroundings of Walton Mountains could have been? When I was young I drew a map of how I saw it inside my head. How about you?
That is so cool. I never thought too much about it when we were filming as the actual locations on the back lot were always foremost in my mind.
I was watching an old episode of General Hospital here on UA-cam yesterday
from 1983 and Mary McDonough(Erin)was on it for a few episodes she was playing a character named Heidi Hopkins and I wondered any other members of the Walton's ever appeared on a soap opera at one time or another thanks
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Yes, both Michael Learned and Ralph Waite spent some time on soaps.
I love tennis
Interesting take on what you feel you can perform in a concert from musical theater as opposed to doing it through being cast in that particular role on stage where you might be the wrong type, etc. Much better opportunity for variety & freedom. Beautiful voice..
Thank you. Glad that made sense.
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Still watching The Waltons daily. LOVE IT!!
Thank you!
You played good at tennis and you probably still could
Kind of you to say - I was mediocre, but enjoyed it.
Thank you Judy for another great segment, you have a beautiful singing voice. I loved all of the music on The Waltons.
Thank you so much.
Hi Judy, I have a question. When you were filming, was it always good to leave the set and get back to the 1970's, or could you have been content to be a 1930's teenager? I often wonder that for myself LOL.
I never thought much about it as I enjoyed my life in the 70's. At that time, I don't think I liked the idea of not having the "modern conveniences" of the 70's. Especially growing up in the "big city". I didn't think I'd like living in a small rural area.
The thing about communication then vs today got me thinking about that episode on Little House where Mamma thinks her parents are coming (they got a letter telling of their arrival for a visit) & is very excited about it, but due to the fact they had no way of calling ahead, only 1 arrives in a pine box (I think I'm remembering that right). Imagine the shock of that! No warning. I don't know how people got through times like that. I think it IS good we can go off grid & be in nature & all that from time to time. Time is moving incredibly fast these days.
Progress always has pros and cons, I suppose.
I don't know how many times I've seen The Ponycart (one of my favorites) and never noticed Richard winking. Someone has a good eye for details.
Yes! I never noticed that either!
Judy please bring back the original cast of the Waltons we miss the show we know that dad is gone and that the bowins ladys are gone but all you brothers and sisters and mom are still here it's time for Elizabeth to get married
I wish it were up to the cast - sadly it is not.
What was it like growing up on the show and was there anyone who you were particularly close to.
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It was wonderful to grow up together. Early on I was closest to Jon and Eric as they were closest in age to me - later I was closest to Mary and Leslie as we bonded as girls :)
Hello Judy,Thank you once again for your great answers and insights. I can recall another instance when the Waltons not having a telephone was a bit of a hurdle for Don Millman, to call Mary Ellen in 'The Romance'. It is interesting when he further states that it might be difficult for her to become a doctor without one. So,even then,it was important, and made life sometimes more difficult without one. Years later everyone owned one,and although it is handier that we all have one wherever we go compared to the 'old days' ,I will be careful with saying that one, personally I find that conversations in the times prior to cell or mobile phones,as we call them in Europe,were perhaps, sometimes, more meaningful,deeper, more insightful,with more passion and substance,than they are, today, via these on the go devices. But is that also perhaps the reason,that we are as you said,in your segment,so on the go, just needing to be able to reach people,always,and,in so doing, perhaps forgetting to see the importance of really connecting with one another,with friends and family; that sense of community that is so needed in this world,today!!
You raise good points. While it seems many are very willing to share TMI about every little aspect of their life… sometimes it does seem that the ability to throw ones every opinion out into an unknown - void has it’s consequences. Namely that one may not feel the need to be accountable to anyone for what they say. When having a face to face or actual one on one even by phone - there is someone who can respond and be noticeably hurt by what is said and might make the other stop and realize they perhaps might think for a moment before saying anything and everything especially if it is unkind.
Very well said,Judy! And certainly food for thought. The power of interpersonal communication!
Judy. Thank you for this channel. I need it. I need that safety net that is calming, warm and caring. I love that about you! Thank you for putting the time and effort into this channel.
I do have one question about singing. I've heard voice teachers (UA-cam) who argue that nobody, rarely, has a good voice. Technique is everything and that nobody is born with a professional singing voice and to become that good requires voice lessons. In my exploration of guitar, I can see that nobody is born a guitarist. You have to practice and practice and learn proper foundational techniques. I know someone like Barbra Streisand was just gifted but my understanding is that 99% need voice lessons to get that good. Your thoughts?
Thank you for your kind comments. As for singing. I agree that in the majority of singers vocal training is needed to hone in on good technique plus many, many hours of practice as with any skill. I do believe some singers are "natural singers" - that without training they are already gifted with a beautiful voice - as is the case with Barbra Streisand - but that is quite rare in my experience and technique can be important to prevent vocal injury and to enhance one's natural talent and give one more "tools" to expand their vocal choices as a singer.
I wonder what Will Gear and Ellen Corby would have thought about the internet? as far as Richard Thomas I wonder if he was winking at somebody or he had something in his eye in that scene. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥
I think Ellen lived to see early internet. As for Richard's wink - my bet is he won't remember what it was about :)
@@judynorton2598 He Probably won't remember. its been yrs since that scene was shot.
I remember taking a picture with my last film camera & my niece or nephew wanted to "see the picture". They didn't understand why I couldn't immediately show them & that was when digital cameras was a new thing.
Everyone expects “instant” with all tech these days, don’t they?
@judynorton2598 exactly! That would have been between 2000-2005 when they wanted to "see the picture".
As someone who's heard you sing in person let me say they missed out on wonderful vocals!
Thank you. That is so kind of you to say.
A good part of my life growing up you were there on the Waltons (1960-70s child). Now seeing you here is like visiting with a longtime friend 🧡
That is so sweet. Thank you.
Being off the grid would be o nice. Just to live a more simpler life. That was a great question, it makes you think more about life. Great segment.
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I think I have an answer for Richard's wink, I believe I'm recalling this correctly: It had been a difficult day for all of us, director Ralph Senensky was upset about the headstone being left at the studio, Richard had to deal with an ankle injury, it was just one thing after another...but I was my usual naive, cheery self spreading sunshine all over the place. Richard was not in the best of spirits when we shot the sequence of him fetching creek water for Martha Corinne...he was oddly silent when I tried to cheer him up...I think I said something stupid like 'everything works together for good..." So when we shot the over-the-shoulders of Richard and Beulah in that standing 2-shot I recall he was relieved to have it done...and yes, (now that I've looked at it again) he winked at Senensky and me as we sat flat on the ground to the left of the camera....it was Richard's way of saying 'yes, everything will be alright' (and Ralph called the cut at that moment) How in the world our editor Gene Fowler missed it is wild...Gene was the best in the biz.
Thanks for sharing this insight. Since I wasn’t there on location for these scenes I had no idea what might be happening!