Judy is so poised and well spoken, I feel like I know her personally. She is also strikingly beautiful and always captures my full attention. Michael is always wonderful and I have always loved her as an actress since the Waltons

Michael created a character that made a lot of us feel loved. She is a joy. Thank you for this, Judy.

Micheal Learned has really carried her age well. Hard to believe she's over 80.

I knew Michael's father in the "diplomatic service." What a brilliant gentleman he was.

All I can say is the more I get to see Michael Learned as herself, the more I like her. What a wonderful interview. Thank you for sharing more of Ms. Learned with us. She is both a gift and a treat.

Beautiful smile on my face Judy wow Michael beautiful Smiles on Myface Wow

Judy did a great job conveying what we all felt about Mama's character. She underrates the value she brought to the show although I understand the feeling of boredom. How powerful to so much with less. We are still in love with Michael Learned after all these years! Thank you Judy!

For those of us who desire family, but was not the chance in their lives to have one, the Waltons kind of took the place of the need and desire, watching your family, brought a sense of calmness and escapism, otherwise to a very ordinary life. Thank you for the great adventure!

Judy, I cannot say enough how much I enjoy hearing Michael talk about her life. There is such integrity and warmth and honesty in her. What a treat to have had the privilege of working with such a person.

I founded a children’s bereavement center in York, PA called, Olivia’s House. It was named after Olivia Walton because she epitomized comfort during painful times. When children lose a loved one, our mission provides comfort at no cost. I watched your show my entire childhood with my grandma, and I related to MaryEllen the most. This was such a nice show. Thank you so much for all you both have given to our world! Twenty years after we began our mission, it seems the world needs the Waltons more now than ever. We now have grown to two centers within our community to care for children after a loss. Keep on doing what you are doing, and we, at Olivia’s House, will continue as well!❤

I love what they did with Olivia's character after she more or less went through the empty nest. She showed her strength throughout the show being a Mom and then went on to college, became a teacher. If only we all had that kind of strength to move through life graciously. You Michael portrayed the character very well!

Michael was the heart of the Waltons. Very few people are so natural in a part on camera.

We have tickets to see Richard Thomas in To Kill a Mockingbird, and I cannot wait. Its going to be so awesome for them to come to our little town.

This was a true bona-fide treat!!! Love both of you ladies. Beautiful women. I grew up with the Waltons and I dearly loved that show

Not to take anything away from Patricia Neal, but there was, is, and always will be only ONE Olivia Walton, and that is Michael Learned. Thank you both!

Happy Thanksgiving Walton family Godloveyou much Walton family

So enjoyable. Both episodes. I could easily see this have been 3 or 4 episodes just talking shop and life.

Our family always loved The Walton's since the beginning..I am now 80 sister older 2 more younger. We always seemed like the Walton's; our family.🙏♥️🙋

Loved the interviews with Michael Learned. It's true, her presence alone was so endearing and comforting when viewing the show. I sure missed her when she left. The Waltons were like an extension of my family.

Speaking of acting without saying a word, I just watched the episode when Olivia borrows the bicycle from Ike's store. That scene of her riding through the woods is so touching! To see a woman taking the time to do a little something for herself with the joy and freedom it brings if only for an afternoon. Beautiful!

Have a good Weekend Judy wow

Michael was in an episode of Gunsmoke, before the Waltons and I fell for her like a rock.

Have a nice weekend Judy Family and friends Wow

Judy you are so generous and you both were so real.. This was just beautiful to watch. So unbelievably heartwarming. Thank you so much.😊❤️

Judy you were great saying exactly what we fans think, Michael 's Presence grew bigger as each season was completed and after Ellen's stroke she was at her peak acting is much more than number of scenes and number of lines

I always thought the mother on the Walton's and the mother on Little house were SO naturally beautiful and that still holds true today. Stunning!

Hi Judy! It was so great to see Michael again. I see once again Olivia and Mary Ellen together again! You both share an extra strong bond, and always will.

Hey Judy, you're right, Michael does have a strong presence, and sometimes, no words speak volumes. 👏 Great interview 👍

Great interview. I still think it's a shame they didn't do a reunion show about the death of Ralph

The reason the show worked in my eyes besides the great writing is the cast...if all of you kids fought and bickered and didn't like each other it would have stood out. The fact all of you kids and adults then and now got along and still do basicly consider yourselves family and the love is real came through on screen. It is simply something that was either there or it wasn't as i don't think you could fake real family love all of those years if it wasn't real. I think that is a huge reason why The Waltons as well as a few other family shows did so well and still have legions of fans...and we all know those family lessons and values are so badly needed nowadays. That kitchen is so beautiful...and it is always great seeing your videos Judy. I am the type that likes to know the back stories and I appreciate your content a lot🙂

You are both a treasure. Love you both!

I have always admired Michael Learned. My favorite part of your interview was when she told you that “it was easy to love you!” Your reaction to her comment was like a daughter being validated by her Mother.

That was exactly what I needed to see today. People who genuinely care about each other, now and 50 years ago. That was a great talk between two friends, two actors, two humans!

What an innersting innerview with Judy and Michael Learning.I found it very helpful to me.

I grew up watching the Waltons with my family. I miss shows like this one, a good family show. I am rewatching the series, and am commenting to my husband how natural the family relationship is John and Olivia what I wonderful marriage and couple. Thank you so much for doing this.

What an insightful interview with Miss Learned who says she actually welcomes having gotten . ..a few years older so that she doesn't feel any pressure to be 'perfect! I wonder if she now feels more appreciation for how Miss Corby carved her own trail and was unafraid of seeking new adventures even in her later years. Yeah, it's a great skill that Miss Learned has learned to act without fellow performers 'catching it'! She sure seems to now be enjoying her life in a way that would have made Olivia proud! Thanks so much for sharing this conversation with us!

Thank you for sharing this memorable interview with Michael [ Mama Walton ] it brings me great joy just listening to your dedication to your fans. 😊 ❤

Thanks for sharing ladies. You are both classy,Beautiful and very talented. Wish I could meet all of you. Best wishes ❤️

Hello Judy 😊 Loved your time with Michael 😊😊😊😊

I love you both, thanks for sharing this, she is so sweet when you are complimenting her😊

Wow! I love that I just saw two people that I grew up with living their best lives! The Waltons was my childhood joy and now I'm 53 and still watch it when it's on. I know you were all acting, but you are one family that was family to a little girl in Canada. Thank you Judy & Michael for the work you did and the cozy times I spent enjoying my time on Walton's Mountain.

Thank you. I needed to say that first because watching your channel has inspired me to watch The Walton's marathon and reminding me of great days not only for myself but for the time that many people shared. Just like a lot of people I must admit that there's things that I miss and I am grateful to see you doing well and it's great to see you and Michael spending time together once again.... It brings much joy to myself and I know many others...... Thank you so much.

Have a good weekend weekend Michael HappyThanksgiving Wow

Loved seeing you and Olivia together again. I am amazed at all the great memories and feelings that came flooding back in my mind and heart by just seeing her again. Her role in the Waltons reminds me that she was always the mother I wish i had as a child. Tremendous acting by her that hit at the heart. Thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Watching an episode of The Waltons while I watched this. Judy has a nice gift of interviewing! I thoroughly enjoyed this! I'm a huge fan of the Waltons...watch it everyday. I grew up on it and so did my kids.

Have a good weekend Judy and Michael wow

Absolutely loved the two segments with you and Michael. Both of you are so lovely, sweet and talented!

Back in 2020 I was very sick & had zero energy. All I really remember is laying on the couch & between snoozing watching The Waltons play over & over on the tv. It brought me calmness & easy listening to my stressed mind 💛

This randomly popped up on my youtube and I'm so glad it did! When I was a little kid, I loved watching The Waltons with my Mom and Grandma. Such good times, so good to see you two again! I'm 21 now, and I'll have to go back and watch that amazing show again!

Im watching the Walton marathon while you are interviewing. Besutiful to watch you two as yourselves. I watch the show every nite at 11 to get thru the stress of life in nyc.

I absolutely did enjoy that, Judy! I'm so glad you did that with her!! Oh, and tell her I said there's no such thing as "too much garlic". 😁

Once again I really enjoyed watching your interview with MIchael. She really should write a book about her life. Thank you Judy for bringing us this interview. It was great.

It’s obvious Michael had such a positive impact on you Judy, both as an actress and a mother figure. I enjoyed this as much as your interview with Tom Bower.

❤❤I love you both I've seen Michael this year. I sure meeting her.Maybe someday I can meet you Judy.

Thank you Judy for sharing these lovely video's of yourself and Michael. I grew up watching the Waltons back in the day here in Sunderland, North East England and I'm currently watching a repeat of the series! It's still as magical now as it was then, pure joy and complete escapism. Oh, the beauty of nostalgia! ❤

Really enjoying the videos Judy. Learning more about the cast is just wonderful. Walton’s still bringing happiness to many today.

Judy is so down to earth she is able to put people at ease

Great interview. Thank you judy. Is it just me who cant get enough of the waltons on season three now ... Great eoisodes . Great show...

I was looking forward to Part 2 and I’m not disappointed. I really enjoyed it. You’re both amazing actors and a lot of fun to watch and hear you both speak about your lives. I recently watched the limited series “Dahmer” on Netflix. I admit it was strange at first to see Michael Learned as Dahmer’s grandmother because to so man,y of us she is also “Olivia Walton”. But wow, what a talented and diverse actor! I hope you have more interviews with the cast members of The Waltons. Blessings to you Judy.

Brilliant and beautiful both of you! Thanks so much for sharing your stories and presence with us fans. Bless you and your loved ones always! Not a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter goes by that I don't think of fondly a scene or special moment from The Walton's! Much love to you and Waltons everywhere! ❤

Happy Thanksgiving Toyou Michael beautiful mother in the world wow Godloveyou much wow

What a wonderful show...I loved the show and miss it so much...I felt like part of the family!!!

Judy - your videos are always great, but your interview skills are wonderful. You are genuine, engaged and prepared… please, more of these conversations.

Love the Walton’s, they were my family and I still watch them now…Judy these lil series are fun…Ty🥰

This format of having a guest and cooking while talking and then having a sit-down interview in part 2 is great! Love Michael and you of course. Great Interview!

Love these 2 and they both look wonderful! AND I STILL watch The Waltons reruns on metv EVERY single week day!!!! I'm 63 so watched it every week when growing up and the past few years have enjoyed watching all of the reruns. IF ONLY television could be like that again.

Watching all the interview's of the Walton bunch, ya'll are all so sweet and awesome it's no wonder ya'll got along so well, you guys are great. I love the show and I'm still watching it 😊

Judy and Michael are so genuine 💓.

It is so wild to think that Michael is only 12 years older than Richard Thomas.

I didn’t realize , Judy Norton (Mary Ellen)!! She looks great also! I bet that was exciting interviewing, her TV mom!! Great interview!! ❤❤

I also wanted to add that I did not see Olivia's character as just the one to say "want more coffee". She was the pillar, the strength, the glue that held the family together.Olivia had family values that are missing in families of today.

Michael Learned was wonderful as Olivia Walton but I also love her in the series Nurse. Wish I could have seen her on stage.

I think you hit the nail on the head when you told Michael about the importance of her presence, at times, even if she felt she wasn't doing anything of substance. I'm sorry that she felt somehow unimportant in what she was doing, professionally, at the time. I hope she is able yto realize how much she is dearly loved, even now, and that she will be able to re-examine her contribution to the series and how fans admiration and the comfort of seeing her in the series will continue to grow for many years to come. Thanks so much, again, for this segment. :)

How wonderful to watch! I absolutely loved The Waltons. The acting never seemed like acting. It all seemed so natural. I was a huge fan of Michael’s and of yours, as I was also a nurse, married to a doctor. How nice to see that you are such natural lovely people. I so enjoyed your interview!

Wonderful talk with Michael. Thank you also for letting us be apart of your life and the cast as well. The Waltons will forever be a treasure of wonderful memories of a simpler time and place. Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving 😊

I was so happy to see both of you together. It certainly brought back some wonderful memories of The Waltons. I loved hearing about Ralph Waite. Thank you Judy.

Thank you so much again Judy,for another terrific 💯 interview..this time with "Mama" Walton..Michael Learned..you having your own podcast.. you're a natural interviewer..keep the great interviews coming😊

As I am watching this interview I am watching a Waltons episode on tv. Still a wonderful show.

You guys are so sweet and wonderful! I am such a fan of the show. This was such a delight to come across 😊 What a great interview and just listening to the two of you was so enjoyable ❤

This was such a wonderful visit with Michael Learned! Thank you for sharing this with us.

loved this video nice seeing Michael

Enjoyed this very much! Thanks Judy for doing these!!

Yes, it is so important that the younger generation learn from people older than them. Over the years, I learned so much from my mother about her life experiences. Remembering the past is just as important as present times.

You all acted naturally on set. You took us into the home of make-believe and made it real .

♥♥♥♥!!!! More please.

Hi, seeing Michael was grand. I love her whatever I see her in. She was a dream mom. I enjoyed hearing her, she seems quite enjoyable. Judy, you were so great in your role. I loved your attitude, much of the time. Love the show, I watch it every weekday all these moons later when it first began watching. Thanks so much both of you.

I watched The Waltons episode “The Theft” last night and I kept in mind what Michael said about not eating the food in the scenes at the family table. There were two scenes at the table in that episode. In the first scene Michael was the only family member who didn’t eat anything. In the second she held a corn cob up to her mouth but obviously wasn’t eating it. It really made me laugh.

I enjoyed part 1 and part 2. ❤ I hope Michael writes her book. Her childhood sounded amazing.

We need more of this! A great interview Judy.

Thank you Judy and Michael ❤❤ The Waltons have been such a gift to me and the both of you 🩷🩷 Blessings Always 💜💜

Michael was, and is, one of the most natural actors of her time. She had that rare ability to generate a powerful presence through subtlety . You're so right Judy, in that she never looked like she was acting. Her presence really was one of the main anchors of the Waltons, and such a hole was left behind when she departed.

It was wonderful to see this interview. As with millions of other people, I always wanted a mother just like Mrs. Walton. It was good to see her as herself. Thank you, Judy and Michael.

Loved the show - still watch it. Always wholesome, always uplifting. Sure could use more of "The Waltons" now. The cast is/was amazing. You two are wonderful actors. Thank you for all the years of entertainment. You are loved!

❤ Love The Walton's ❤ thank you to all cast members of one of the Greatest Shows Ever On Television

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Thank you for sharing part 2. I could feel the genuine love you have for one another. It was beautiful. I think that the younger generations could learn so much from a show like the Waltons. I know that I definitely did. ❤

We missed Michael so much after she left the show, but hearing her talk about her reasons now makes a lot of sense. When Ellen Corby came back, we were so happy! I'd spent a lot of time in nursing homes visiting people with my mom as a child, and I was familiar with the damage a stroke could do. I was so happy to see her come back, knowing how hard she had to work to do so. Later in life, as an adult, my dad had a stroke after having heart surgery. It was devastating for him. He'd been doing so well after the heart surgery, and I'd actually left the hospital. Moments after I got home, my mom called and told me. I rushed back. My dad was just so upset. He wanted to do everything himself, but couldn't. I saw this resignation in his face that I'd never seen before. Later, when he was able to speak again, he told us that he knew he wouldn't be able to work anymore, and he wished he'd died. He spent months in a deep depression, but eventually started to come back around. He learned to speak and walk again, but all he wanted to do was get back to the job he loved and feel useful. Seeing how much Ellen did to come back even with the limitations of the stroke was amazing! She really did convey so much without speaking.

Ms. Judy, you and Ms. Michael look gorgeous even as Mary Ellen and Olivia. I watch the Waltons every day on Hallmark Drama and I'm your true fans.

An excellent interview with two wonderful actors! What a treat to reminisce with Michael! Thank-you so much! The Waltons always brings back so many fond memories of my childhood! My dad would say "Goodnight John boy" (his name being John) as he related to that pivotal time. Great family values for generations of viewers! 💜

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