The Waltons, Behind the Scenes, Judy Norton, "Mary Ellen" Answers the Fan Questions! (Interview)

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The Waltons, Judy Norton, "Mary Ellen" answers the fan questions that were sent in directly to "That's Classic!" Judy answers questions about specific episodes in detail!
She landed the role of Mary Ellen, the eldest daughter in the Walton family, and ended up spending nine seasons on the show. Judy talks with me about everything from working with Ralph Waite as a director on "The Fawn" to working with Ron Howard on "The Gift" to her favorite behind the scenes moments and the pranks the cast played. EVERY WALTONS FAN WILL HEAR THINGS THEY MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD BEFORE!!
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:27 "The Actress" episode
00:05:40 Writers for the Waltons and the process
00:07:53 "The Fawn" episode , Ralph Waite as a director
00:10:27 Rigorous Waltons shooting schedule
00:14:44 Prank on Richard Thomas!
00:19:17 Judy's favorite Waltons quotes
00:24:15 Judy's passion for singing
00:28:27 Judy discusses amazing Waltons guest stars
00:32:11 Judy talks about Ron Howard and his Dad Rance
00:38:57 Judy discusses "The Ring"
00:44:55 Judy chats about "The Wager" and horseback stunt riding
00:51:03 The reality of Pearl Harbor in the Waltons
00:56:14 Judy talks about the incredible acting of Ellen Corby
01:02:04 "The Grandchild" episode
01:03:55 Judy's favorite episodes

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@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching my channel! If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to my channel. I have fun talking about television from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s television shows and often with the stars of the shows.. _

@michaelgmoore5708 Жыл бұрын

Judy is super class with everything she does. She is the perfect woman in my book, Wow!

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Judy is fantastic and has been so supportive of my channel as well. I have done three interviews with her and everyone has been a special fun experience with her😀

@veronica-dn9ro Жыл бұрын

My Maryellen quote is - "I wouldn't marry you, Kurt Willard, if you were the last man on earth!!!" Which of course was followed immediately by the wedding scene.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

😂😂Love it! Now that’s Classic!

@kathrynoneill5862 Жыл бұрын

She is so lovely. I think one of her best acting was when she was engaged to one man but was in love with Kurt. But that being said she was great throughout the series.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

That was some pretty solid acting for sure but she was just great period as Mary Ellen. I mean it is so hard to picture anyone else in that role😀

@Karin- 11 ай бұрын

Another great interview, thank you. I enjoyed the Waltons, it's such a shame they don't make tv like The Waltons and Little House anymore. When you were speaking about Richard Thomas and what he has done since those days, I thought he was amazing in Ozark. It was a great surprise to see him. I'm slowly making my way through all these great interviews. Thank you for sharing them all 😊

@ThatsClassicTV 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support Karin! The Waltons will never go out of style. Richard Thomas is a thrill to see in anything he is in, just a great actor. Enjoy going through the channel.😀

@warp9p659 Жыл бұрын

I subscribe to Judy's KZfaq channel as well. Love hearing her memories of the episodes and stories and interviews with the other cast members. What a joy it would be if one of the cast members from many of the other beloved shows from the past would do the same thing. There's so many questions and so much we are eager to learn. I'm a big fan of Mama's Family. It would be great if you could interview Vickie Lawrence and maybe others from the cast one day, particularly Eric Brown and Karen Argoud too. They were regulars in the first two seasons, but they rarely get mentioned and never get interviewed about the show. It would be nice to hear what they have to say. Keep up the great work on your channel!!

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. Glad you are enjoying the channel Let me see what I can do about the cast of Mama' Family, you never know!

@1burnman Жыл бұрын

Judy is awesome and an absolute treasure

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more! She has been so supportive of my channel as well😀Hopefully you have had a chance to see the other two interviews I did with her as well. She is terrific in everyone!

@jacquibourdeau441 7 ай бұрын

I love that Judy is putting time in to discuss the history of her Walton’s time. Thank u. This is a time capsule for the series that should never leave us.

@ThatsClassicTV 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure,I think the Waltons is timeless and Judy is such a great representative of the series.

@movieprod Жыл бұрын

It's always a treat to watch you, John, as you lift everyone's spirits, and Judy, well she's got a special place in my heart. I'll watch this again and take notes as I believe I might have something to contribute. The Waltons got me into the DGA and it was my first job - I carried the magic of the show throughout my life and work - how lucky was that?! And today some 50 years later we are all still family.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

John< what can I say but thank you for your kind feedback. Truly means a lot. I am probably going to talk with Judy one more time by the end of the year so please let me know if there is anything you want me to ask her about. You and the Waltons tv family are so fortunate compared to most shows. To still have that bond, what a gift!!

@movieprod Жыл бұрын

@@ThatsClassicTV It's a treasure to have that bond, John. We have lost so many. Judy and I speak weekly, however for the next month or so she and her husband Bob are on a well-deserved vacation overseas.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

@@movieprod Honestly, it doesn't get any better than that, talk about genuine friendship!

@veronica-dn9ro 11 ай бұрын

I think the whole point of working on a quilt was so the person who the quilt was for, could later look at the quilt and know they were well loved. As long as you know how to hold a needle and thread it, you can join the quilt in progress. Everyone's stitches are different. So the finished product contains everyone's "signature".

@ThatsClassicTV 11 ай бұрын

Love it Veronica, thanks for quilt information, very cool😀

@abcsandoval Жыл бұрын

Great interview. You did what Charles Kuralt used to do: Let the interviewee talk. Charles never let himself be part of the intervew. He deliberately tried to keep out. So many other interviewers interject themselves into the story and often answer their own questions so the interviewee simply responds with a nod. Your as good as Charles Kuralt.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Anytime I am put in the same sentence as Charles Kuralt it is an honor. Loved his stories and his voice. Many great Sunday morning memories there. Thanks!

@duanebarbic3786 Жыл бұрын

Unexpected surprise to see Judy back. Always a pleasure to hear what she has to say. Thank you John for these wonderful interviews. 😎

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Duane, It is awesome to have her back! There are some great Waltons's episode questions and answers as well.

@kirbybear11 Жыл бұрын

I love this and enjoy the talks with Judy I still watch this show on a regular basis. Thank you both for taking the time to do this interview.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carolyn! So glad you enjoyed the interview. Not sure if you saw it or not but I did two other interviews on my channel with Judy that are also very special!

@kevinhouse4376 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John! Judy announced she will not be on her KZfaq channel for a week or two, so it was nice to get my "Judy fix" for this week via That's Classic! Like you, Judy is great at responding to viewer comments on her channel. For example, she appreciated it when I let her know you had just interviewed Michael Learned on your channel. Regarding other potential interview subjects from '60s and '70s programming, Larry Mathews (Ritchie Petrie) of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" could be fun. Also, Shelley Fabares would be great. Of course, she's also married to Mike Farrell of "M*A*S*H fame. I also am a big fan of "Daniel Boone" with the late Fess Parker, so Darby Hinton (Israel Boone) would be a treat for me as well. Finally, how about Karen Valentine from "Room 222"? Thanks, and take care!

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, I love Judy, she is so real and genuine. There is a very good chance she will be back by year’s end😀Thank you so much for letting her know I had interviewed Michael Learned, very kind. I actually reached out to Larry Matthews, Shelley and Mike, for various personal reasons they have not been open to it just yet. I will be reaching out to Darby and I think I can make that happen. Cross your fingers for Karen😀

@kevinhouse4376 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatsClassicTV Sounds great, John! Thank you!

@mjperkolator8854 Жыл бұрын

I watch Judy’s channel. She is so knowledgeable.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

She is a great guest and I agree she has a great channel! Enjoy the interview but also be sure to check out the other two interviews I did with as well as the interview with Michael Learned.

@mjperkolator8854 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatsClassicTV I will! Wen I watched the Walton’s it looked so real and natural but hearing Judy explain what when into the episodes I have a whole other appreciation of the show. Cool stuff.

@csrothlisberger852 4 ай бұрын

Catching up on my That's Classic watching of episodes that I missed before. lol. A very interesting episode. Judy is a very versatile talent--actor, writer, singer, athlete, etc. & very well spoken. A true professional! Thanks for sharing!

@ThatsClassicTV 4 ай бұрын

Love hearing that! Also Judy has done three interviews with me and all hit different areas, so interesting😀

@leannfilice6084 11 ай бұрын

I think she’s the best Judy has all the intreating stories. I love the Walton’s 😅🎉😂❤😅

@ThatsClassicTV 11 ай бұрын

Judy will always be one of my favorites, amazing stories, kind and always carries on the Waltons legacy so well.

@shawnrhyme5831 Жыл бұрын

Shawn here, I to loved when Cami said she didn't feel like a piss ant. I also liked the episode I think it was called "Cover Girl" Mary Beth did a very good job in that episode as well as the episode with Jonathan Franks. A foot note at least 2 times in the King James version of the bible the word "piss" is used. Judy talked about CDs, and I asked her one time on her channel if she has heard of CD Baby. Her response was that she uses CD Baby too. I'm going to have to find out more about her Christmas CD. Thanks for the video, despite how long they are I'm enjoying it very much.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Shawn, I just released the Christmas episode with Judy this afternoon. Check it out as it has a ton of information about the making of her CD as well as her commentary on the Waltons Christmas episodes, ENJOY!!

@larryulery3729 Жыл бұрын

I always like the Baldwin sisters. I would laugh because they never said alcohol. It was all.ways the recipe where they fun to work with

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Me too, they are just classic characters! I may have Judy back by the end of the year, figuring that out. If so I will ask her:) Are you already a subscriber?

@deetlesbug3008 Жыл бұрын

Awesome interview and love Judy’s channel! Just got done binge watching the Waltons in early September. Hallmark drama channel had a really big marathon!

@m.e.d.7997 Жыл бұрын

Yes 50 year anniversary

@deetlesbug3008 Жыл бұрын

@@m.e.d.7997 I noticed that in the first season everybody had kind of southern twang accents. Season two came around and those started to disappear quickly! L O L

@m.e.d.7997 Жыл бұрын

@@deetlesbug3008 Especially Olivia! Every so often she would try to bring it back throughout the years. The others not so much if ever.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

The Waltons is timeless and it still stands up after 50 years! Thanks and glad you enjoyed it! Judy is just a great person and a wonderful representative of the series with her channel. Nice binge!

@deetlesbug3008 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatsClassicTV can I give you a question to ask when AllisonArngrim comes back on the show?

@user-tj1qb5je9r Ай бұрын

Judy you are so informative and insightful. thank you

@ThatsClassicTV Ай бұрын

Patricia, Judy really is amazing and carries on the Waltons legacy so well!

@tanyafromjefferson5484 29 күн бұрын

She is so lovely! 🥰

@ThatsClassicTV 29 күн бұрын

Judy is fantastic!

@AngieSwinney-yv1wd 11 ай бұрын

I enjoy your channel and the Waltons keep up the good work love all the Waltons

@ThatsClassicTV 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Angie! I love the Waltons and am you are enjoying my channel. Hopefully we will have more of the Waltons cast on the show😀

@lindaparr9837 Жыл бұрын

It was a great interview, thanks

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Linda, Judy will always be one of my favorites!

@stacystoltz8722 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Judy For Tub Page itis Great Talk about The Walton

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Judy is awesome!

@bambijimper Жыл бұрын

Loved hearing the questions and fun things that you wouldn't normally get to know. I too follow Judy's channel and enjoy when she has other "family" members on as guests. We have the DVD set and watch it quite often. Thank you for bringing the wonderful shows we grew up into the lime light, you do a terrific job John. :)

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Definitely my pleasure Jamie, I enjoy reliving the shows myself😀Thanks for being a subscriber. Hope to have other Walton “family” members on by year’s end👍

@bambijimper Жыл бұрын

@@ThatsClassicTV I will be sure to keep my eyes open of course :)

@paulingenito7655 Ай бұрын

Great interview. I luv Ms. Norton

@ThatsClassicTV Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I love Judy as well and she has been such a great supporter of That's Classic! Be sure to check out the other tow interviews I did with Judy, I think you will enjoy them.😀

@paulingenito7655 Ай бұрын

@@ThatsClassicTV I enjoy That's Classic TV. So I'll be watching

@ThatsClassicTV Ай бұрын

@@paulingenito7655 Fantastic, enjoy!

@paulingenito7655 Ай бұрын

Thk u

@kathrynsymonds9455 Жыл бұрын

Another charming video, thankyou

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! She is one of my favorites😀

@patrickspeedling8599 Жыл бұрын

Omg!!!!! I love her so much!!!! She is my favorite actress of all time. I am going to get her Xmas album and signed. Judy is so cool. They way she has handled the fame and celebrity thing is a way to be modeled for people in My generation. She is so gracious and kind too. She loves all her fans truly and that is so awesome to know your favorite person is genuine. Her channel is the highlight of my day. I'm the largest Walton's fan I know. And if I ever get the chance to meet her I could die right after and my life would complete lol... On one episode Mary Ellen was upset with John boy because he wasn't going to read to this blind person and she did such an amazing job making us feel how she was and why. Mary Ellen has always been such a presence. But I think that one clip I think sums her up as a person to me . She is real, honest and principled. It's such a delight. Thank you Judy for always lifting my day with your episodes and interview. I look forward to it just like I do when the Walton's comes on TV every day at 11am mon thru Fri on MeTV. I can't wait to get her Christmas Album. This is an amazing interview.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Glad you saw the interview. Judy is a gem and a joy to interview as well. Her channel is so genuine. Enjoy her other interview as well!

@ivane5110 Жыл бұрын

Great interview and great channels, both of y'all. Thanks to each for making it.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ivan, appreciate your comment! In case you did't see it, there are two other interviews I did with Judy and one with Michael Learned on my channel. Enjoy and if you have a chance please subscribe as well, its free:)

@lydiajusticekimball4829 Жыл бұрын

Again, Judy is so down to earth! I marvel at her candidness. I live in Alaska and enjoyed the moose story at the beginning of the interview.😊

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Judy really is down to earth! Love that you are in Alaska and heard the moose story, you can just imagine Richard Thomas’s face when he saw it😂Hope you saw all three interviews I did with Judy on my channel, all of them are terrific!

@laurainepeterson6874 Жыл бұрын

So much fun listening to episode segment of you guys. Just always learning about actors during the Walton's mountain

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the episode. Judy will always be one of my favorites, what a great woman. Be sure to check out the other two interviews I did with Judy on my KZfaq channel. www.KZfaq.com/thatsclassictv

@Marthasue2020 Жыл бұрын

Love this!!! ❤❤

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you Shelley! Judy has been so terrific and giving to my channel. Please make sure to check out the other two interviews I did with her as well😀

@veronicamcclure Жыл бұрын

Ron Howard easily remembers having to pretend mashed potatoes in an ice cream cone was really ice cream. The magic illusion of film

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

I know that is pretty wild what illusions were used especially at that time. Love it when I hear about moments like that. Hope you have had the chance to watch the other two interviews I did with Judy as well😀

@veronicamcclure Жыл бұрын

@@ThatsClassicTV And that was an account he told about in "The Boys"!

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

@@veronicamcclure I read that. I loved “The Boys” and Clint’s perspective wasn’t pretty unique as well.

@AndyTempleman-ot6lu 8 ай бұрын

I enjoy and subscribe to both of your excellent channels! Thank you both!

@ThatsClassicTV 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate it Andy and I subscribe to Judy as well!

@AndyTempleman-ot6lu 8 ай бұрын

Judy gives such thoughtful and detailed answers to these questions.

@denisedarnell1641 3 ай бұрын

Loved Mary Ellen/ Judy... I could relate with her .. I was the oldest girl of 6 children and I remember being very careful with my clothes knowing that the clothes would be passed down to my sisters. I am still very fussy about my clothes though my sisters dont need my clothes and would laugh because I grew up to be a small petite lady ..about 85-90,pounds and 5 ft 3 inches. Always been this way ny whole life and drs have finally gave up telling me to gain weight . Its very hard to gain even a pound. !! Anyways couldnt go see John boy / Richard Thomas when the play came to Detroit area last month. Broke my heart but couldn't afford it at all . Once in a lifetime and I missed it. I am truly broken hearted ..he was my favorite person on show along w Michael L and Judy Norton... I love to Kill a Mockingbird book and I know Richard is playing Atticus Finch perfectly..he just fits the role so perfectly. I have tried to follow him all these years and always felt like I was part of the family and wish I had such a closeness to my grandparents! Keep up the good work. I watch your podcast. So sad when we lost Grandpa and Grandma and Ralph and Corabeth and Ike @!@!@ Love you Mary-Ellen 😍 Good night dear Good night everyone

@ThatsClassicTV 3 ай бұрын

Judy is a really good person and has been so supportive of my show. It's cool you could relate with her, that is a big family. I know its not cheap to see a play with a star these days. Actually after Richard is done with the run of To Kill a Mockingbird I am hopeful he will be on That's Classic! Glad you are enjoying the show!

@josephhum9649 3 күн бұрын

Yes, Judy's a few years older than me, but I was one of the many young men who was/ am smitten with her from the beginning... 😍

@ThatsClassicTV 3 күн бұрын

Judy I would agree was definitely that to many young men watching the Waltons no doubt.

@stacystoltz8722 Жыл бұрын

Youhave Great Story line Onthe Walton show ontv at this time wow Godloveyou much

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cathytaylor1203 Жыл бұрын

Ellen Corby wrote "The Separation" episode as well.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

I know and that is pretty cool😀

@movieprod Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing Michael's interview!

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

She was terrific!

@bandaid69 Жыл бұрын

I just happened on. this......used to Judy's site. Thank you.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, then I hope you become a subscriber since your a Waltons fan! Check out all 3 interviews I did with Judy on my channel as well as the interview with Michael Learned. Great information and more to come😀

@stacystoltz8722 Жыл бұрын

Happy newyear cheer toyou in2023

@pmtspmts8441 10 ай бұрын

Judy is best in class and i subscribe to her channel as well

@ThatsClassicTV 10 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more, Judy is a class act, just love her😀

@70srocknroll Жыл бұрын

Got her autograph on the back of a script cool

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

That is cool! Enjoy the interview, a lot of very interesting Waltons information.

@stacystoltz8722 Жыл бұрын

Merry Xmas to you Inthenewyear 2023 Cheers toyou

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stacy! Merry Christmas to you. May the New Year brings you tons of joy!

@reginalaidlaw9355 5 ай бұрын

Why is Elizabeth the only child with shoes on in the intro during the first season?

@ThatsClassicTV 5 ай бұрын

Interesting thing to spot😀

@leeanntrain8835 Жыл бұрын

I thought Judy was a stunning kid but sometimes they made her act too animated or rebellious. It’s a credit to Judy she made her character very interesting.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

I would agree, she played Mary Ellen very real. I just can’t see anyone else in the role either.

@jamesdaniels3699 9 ай бұрын

Good night, John boy.

@ThatsClassicTV 9 ай бұрын

Love it, that says it all.

@leeanntrain8835 Жыл бұрын

When there were hospital scenes whether someone was having surgery and other issues it seems like Mary Ellen was involved. They never said if she was surgery nurse or a practical nurse.

@ThatsClassicTV Жыл бұрын

Too funny, but it’s true they never did let us know😀