The Waltons - A Conversation with Jon Walmsley - Part 2 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton
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The Waltons - Jon Walmsley (Jason Walton) joins Judy Norton (Mary Ellen Walton) to talk about the making of Jon's recordings with Earl Hamner for the CD "A Joyful Noise". Earl Hamner narrates highlights of his favorite Baptist Hymns growing up With stories from Earl's childhood growing up in Schuyler, VA during the Depression.. It is very reminiscent of The Waltons. The CD is available on Jon's website: JonWalmsleyMusic.com/store
Judy's CD - Home For Christmas is available on streaming or through Judy's website judynorton.com/store
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• The Waltons - A Conver...
Earl must be smiling from heaven knowing this special project is finally going to be available to the public.
Amen!!
So enjoyed the 2nd part of the video. Judy you are an great listener. I surprised myself as I was entranced by Jon's voice & his recollection of the past. Learned so many interesting things! Hope you have Jon on as a guest again. Looking forward to your next videos
Thank you Judy & Jon.
The relationship Jon had with Earl Hamner was special. While music does tend to bring people together, Earl once stating how Jon looked more like him than his own son was no doubt another reason he loved Jon.
Seems so. And I also got the impression is he had a special relationship with Ricard Thomas as well.
Hi Shyman - Was that from the American Heritage TV interview? Earl Hamner seems to be a soft-spoken man and when he spoke about The Waltons - and the cast during the interview, he was so enthusiastic and you can see how honest, assertive, and caring he was. 😇😇
Judy, Jon told me once that in 1972, he had" a feeling in his bones that "The Waltons" would be a long term gig." He was right!
Smart boy :-)
I think the release is perfect timing. We are living in tumultuous times and need music/stories like this. I say this knowing earlier this year The Waltons was the number 1 watched show on cable TV.
How lovely. So glad you enjoyed this.
It’s so apparent that Jon is a very sweet, kind, compassionate man. Just like his character in Jason. Someone mentioned you and Jon doing a song for us…I’d love that.
You never know…. 😊
Hi Judy and Jon. I'm looking forward to hearing that encouraging voice of Earl Hamner coupled with the musical talent of Jon Walmsley. Thank you Judy and Jon.
Thanks for joining us.
Jon was so thoughtful to wait to release the CD and asked his son before moving forward. It will be much more appreciated now. Earl was a wonderful story teller. I’m glad The Waltons was produced and it’s still around, thankfully. Younger people are interested in and it’s not just the old folks. It was gentler time and a comfort to watch. Jon has been into music from the beginning and I knew he would be a great musician. Thanks for the interview!❤
Thank you so much for joining us. Glad you enjoyed it.
EARL LOVED THE OLD HYMNS. THE WORDS OF THE HYMNS ARE JUST AS TRUE TODAY AS IT WAS HUNDREDS OF YEARS AGO
Jon is such a kind and respectful man. Hearing him tell the story about the process involved in making the CD was so wonderful. I'm happy Jon & Earl's family decided now is the time to release it. We need Earl's stories & soothing voice in today's times. And to have it come out at Xmas too--how special! Im headed overto Jon's website to get my copy! Thanks to you & Jon for sharing!
It’s so wonderful to hear Earl’s voice again.
A Joyful Noise will be a perfect Christmas gift for a friend! It was a stroke of Genius to open The Homecoming (and each episode of The Walton's) with Earl Hammer narrating! Everything about the opening pan of the snow-covered mountain, the sound of the wind, and the incredible music is so evocative and inviting. Earl had such a lovely voice and charm. His narration made The Homecoming more than a movie; it became a literary event. Thank you so much for following up with the production of A Joyful Noise and for sharing with us fans that Scott Hamner approves of the project! That means a lot. Is it too early to wish you a Merry Christmas? Well, then, Merry Christmas to you both and Waltons and Hamners everywhere! ❤✨💚✨🎄✨🙏✨🕊️
Thank you. I’m sure you will enjoy the CD. I do. :). Happy Holidays!
I bought the CD from Jon at the Mayfield, KY "Waltons Event" last month. Really enjoy listening to Earl's stories and Jon's music.
Thank you both for such wonderful memories of my childhood and especially Earl.❤
Our pleasure!
I had a question I thought of when I was watching episodes from season 9 last night. How difficult was it to work with actors that replaced long time actors? Like Curt and John-boy. I remember watching when John-boy was in a coma and mama kept saying his name to try to wake him up and I said, “He won’t wake up, it’s not John-boy!!” Much respect to Robert Wightman, I just had fun with that.
Great to see the two of you. It was wonderful to hear Jon's story of the making of the CD "A Joyful Noise". Both of your CDs will make a lovely stocking stuffer. Thank you and God bless.
Oh yay! Happy to hear that.
My Grandmother was Baptist and played piano and organ at Church during Depression. The whole family played something. I knew Dad played guitar while I was growing up as one was on the wall. At 45, I discovered he had played the fiddle in Church. He was 92 when we discovered Dad played piano. Now I play/sing for Memory Care folks. Thanks 4 the Memory.
I love that!
@judynorton2598 although I volunteer play through out the week, Sundays we do 2 hours of Hymns and Sings
Jon was very respectful of Erol's passing.
Indeed he was.
This has been so Amazing!! Thank you so MUCH, Jon and Judy! I do so look forward to hearing this. Earl's voice brings such complete comfort!! Thank you both for continuing to bring so much joy to many! Blessed! Kathy 🥰
Our pleasure. Thank you for watching.
I remember watching The Homecoming with Patricia Neal. My family looked forward to watching that and the Thanksgiving special every season. The iconic opening theme song. The closing Earl Hamner monologue and the characters wishing each other goodnight. Grandpa and John Walton. That show brought feelings of warmth and safety into our living room every week. What a triumph. You were lucky to have been part of it.
So glad you enjoyed it. Yes, we all feel very fortunate to have been a part of such a beautiful show.
Love this interview with John walmsley it was very. Enjoyable Judy thank you
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you Judy and Jon for another wonderful video! I just ordered Jon's CD from his website.
Awesome!
I absolutely loved Earl Hamner’s voice! What an absolute masterpiece that has been created! Thank you Jon for bringing this to light. I am sure the Hamner family as well as us fans are happy for this
What a beautiful tribute to Earl Hamner! This is a heartwarming story behind the CD. Certainly appreciate all of Jon's work on this!❤
It really is a lovely CD.
I received my CD yesterday it's so heart warming and truly comforting.
It really is a lovely project.
this segment makes me even more happy to be from and still live in the the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia!
It is so beautiful there.
Jon Walmsley is a very special musician. I loved all of his music on "The Waltons." It sounds like that Earl and John had a very special relationship. Wonderful!
I love that they worked together on this project.
EARL COULD TALK SO QUIETLY AND GET OUR ATTENTION ALL THE WAY. WHEN HE TALKED, THE WHOLE WORLD STOPPED THEIR BUSY SCHEDULE BECAUSE HE ALWAYS HAD YOU AT THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT TELLING SO MANY INCREDIBLE STORIES ABOUT THE GREAT DEPRESSION
Wonderful storyteller.
I think the one question in my life there is no answer to is "Who is your favorite Walton?" Impossible. Just like your characters, you are all special. Thank you Judy and Jon! A new CD is coming to my home soon.
Glad you don’t have a single favorite Walton :)
I just LOVE the Waltons!!!!!!!
Thank you!
What a wonderful project!!
I received Earl and Jon's cd the other day and have listened through twice now and have it going in the background while I'm working. It's very peaceful and calming and to hear Earl's voice again with new material is wonderful. The music blends perfectly and standalone music tracks are a great addition.
Yes - hearing Earl’s voice again is very special.
Very nice interview.
I appreciate how you let your guests elaborate without multiple interruptions.
Too many interviewers out there arent skilled or confident enough to share the microphone.
Buts that’s how we get to know your subjects better.
Also if I didnt know you and Jon worked together in the past I’d deduce it anyway by the way you both kind of cue each other when your “part” is done. 😄
So glad you enjoyed this.
Thanks again, Judy & Jon! 🏔
Our pleasure.
What a wonderful interview
Thank you so much.
So good to see Jon and hear him talk about the cd and Earl. I sure do wish i could afford the cd.
Maybe you could tell family/friends you'd like it? I hope you have a Christmas miracle!
Great idea.
It is a beautiful project.
Judy, great episode! Jon is a wonderful interview! The person Jon has become is what I think his character Jason would have become if the Waltons were real! Thanks for sharing! 💫
A pleasure to have him as a guest on my channel.
Great interviews . Thank you for having them.
It’s nice to see the cast members.
Glad you like them!
Thank you Judy for sharing ad Gods blessings for you and all your family and friends
Thank you.
I bought your Christmas CD last year and I’m really enjoying it Judy! Thanks for this lovely conversation with Jon. So interesting!
I love that! Thank you!
I love that Jon Walmsley is another Walton who loves The Waltons and still takss them so to heart lo these many years later.
My Joyful Voice CD arrived, I haven't had a chance to listen yet but am looking forward to settling down to some peaceful uninterrupted time to enjoy it. Jon lives in the same county as me in the UK so maybe one day I will get to hear him play live. Lovely interview Judy and Jon, thank you.❤
Wonderful! Enjoy!
You do a wonderful job Judy interviewing thank you so much.
I really appreciate that.
Merry Christmas
Same to you!
Thanks Judy and Jon.
😊 Smiles wow this is really a cool treat here thx for sharing Judy ........ I would actually say You Judy & Jason Walton there is also personal favorite to he reminds me of myself he's a good musician , so if u see this Jon I just wanted to say hey 👋 my brother
Thanks for joining us.
@judynorton2598 Anytime my friend
A Walton's Christmas Album-Together Again always completes my Christmas music celebration! I hope I am remembering correctly that Jon wrote the song about Mama's applesauce cake!??! Some of my most favorite Walton moments were watching Jon play anything or any seen he was in. I look forward in getting his latest album with Earl. What a combo. Thank you, again, Judy, for including your interviews. And thank you to Jon for meeting with us (seems like it)!😊🎵🎶🎵
My pleasure. Thanks for joining us.
Thank you, Judy, for yet another wonderful segment of Jon's interview. I've seen part 1 and enjoyed it. Also, it was wonderful. Thanks, Judy 😊
So glad you are enjoying our chat.
This was wonderful to hear from Jon & about the tribute to Earl. When you said it was "warm & cozy" that made me think that's how I feel watching the Waltons over and over. Hearing Grandpa, Grandma, John, etc...🥰 it's comforting! ❤
Our pleasure!
I'm so glad you're releasing this now, Jon. I have no doubt that Earl and Jane are smiling from Heaven! I love hearing hints of your British accent -- although I bet it's much stronger over a pint in the local pub. 😊 Thanks for another great video, Judy!! ❤
Thanks for joining us.
Another great conversation!
Thank you.
Thank you Judy and Jon for this segment about Earl and music. It was great!
So glad you enjoyed it.
I'm really excited for Jon's (and Earl's!!) new CD. I hope I can get my hands on a copy because I really really love the Waltons Christmas CD and I know Jon did that one too. Thanks again for doing this Judy!
My pleasure. I’m sure you will enjoy Jon and Earl’s CD.
Just ordered both CDs. Can't wait to enjoy them!
Awesome! Thank you so much. You CD is shipping today :)
Dear Judy . I'm addicted to your TH-cam videos. Watch them every night . Anyone who's a fan knows you both have great voices. I grew up watching yall grow up . I'm living in NC now, but I still miss my blue ridge mountain s of VA. I realize it was CA we were looking at . The sweetness of the Waltons captured the heart of the blue ridge . Thank you for doing these videos. We all might have some gray and a little more wrinkles. That doesn't matter . Thanks for everything ❤
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
Hey dear Judy! I want to say that I thank you for your videos and bringing the Jon Walmsley for reviews, good old Jason Walton. I also want to say that Mr. Earl Hamner left us such a legacy, from his life’s humble beginnings at the Oak Ridge Mountains in beautiful Virginia to our beloved Waltons tv series, that cannot be denied nor forgotten. I cherish and will continue to cherish all of the gifts that uncle Hamner left for us. He was and will continue to be a gift to us, like you all are. Love you dear Judy & thank you. Thanks to Jon for sharing his memories of uncle Hamner and his own with us. I’m running to get his CD and yours as well. I appreciate you all. ❤🙏🏻
Thank you for joining me and Jon as we chat about Earl and The Waltons. So glad you enjoyed it.
Great seeing Jon again! I did love Earl's soothing narration at beginning and end of shows! His voice was very comforting!
I agree. It really was special to hear his narration.
Oh I can’t wait to get this…what a lovely gift. You and Jon both had such love in your voices talking about this. Thank you Judy… once more you have delighted me.
Our pleasure!
Thank You Ms. Taylor for doing the behinds the scenes, it has been Very Informative, Thank You for time. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVE THE WALTONS, I Love WHOLESOME Shows. Again, Thank You!
Thank you so much.
I have purchased a copy of Earl's CD. Thank you Jon for making it and Judy for this extraordinary segment. Merry Christmas kiddo!
Thank you! Same to you!
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My I just have so much respect for Jon. What true virtue and character he has. Such a good man. I could listen to him all day. I wish we had more men like him in this world! A great interview. Judy, this just made me so happy. Thank you. Mary
So glad you enjoyed this. It was such a pleasure to have Jon join me.
Earl and Jon were good friends They both were very talented.I loved the innerview with Jon walmsley and Judy part 2.
So glad you enjoyed it.
I ordered the Earl Hamner CD and it is absolutely beautiful. It reminds me a little bit of my life in a small rural town in Wyoming County, NY where we live in some beautiful hills, and of the tiny church we attended as kids. The music is wonderful and I think I will order 2 more CDs for my 2 sisters. Please thank Jon for putting it together. So enjoyable.
It really is quite a lovely CD. Jon and Earl did a great job.
I just got goosebumps from this!! So glad I hadn't ordered yet, now I HAVE to get a copy for my sister as well!!! I so, so wish my parents were still alive, they loved Earl's writing, voice, and stories and would have had this cd going all the time. My Daddy grew up in the aftermath of the Depression in the mountains of Virginia!! There were 10 kids in a four room house, his father a coal miner, his mother a saint, and his grandparents lived just a bit further up the mountain from their house....they were the Waltons in every sense!! So many of Earl's stories related to my Dad's family. However, the Waltons were much better off than my Daddy's family but the love and richness of live was there. Thank you for this interview and letting us all know how the cd came into being. I'm so glad Earl left this for all of us. ❤
Oh wow - the show must have brought up so many memories.
I love these interviews. No other venue would allow so much time to the individual to develop their stories without interrupting but just asking questions to draw out details. Also amazing a celebrity deciding not to capitalize on someone’s death financially because it wouldn’t be in good taste. Says a lot for Jon’s character. Excellent job, Judy…as always!
Thank you. Despite knowing my castmates for over 50. years there’s still so much I don’t know about them, so I love this opportunity to chat.
Jon Walmsley brought so much to The Waltons with his gentle kindness, warmth and sensitivity. All of that shined in his music as well and it was always comforting to hear him play and sing. I loved hearing the story of how A Joyful Noise came to be and am so looking forward to hearing it! Thank you for always being so generous with fans and sharing your stories with us.
Thank you so much.
I’m really amazed that both of you are not only great actors ,and musicians , but you both are just such genuine people. Can’t wait to watch the next two segments.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for this! I confess to a lifelong crush on Jon. Off to purchase this CD.
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Hi Judy and hi Jon! Thank you for sharing this amazing interview with us! I really loved this so much and I’m so happy that Jon and Earl’s family decided to release it now. I’m so excited to say that tomorrow I’m going to be ordering the Earl Hamner Joyful Noise CD and am getting it for Christmas! I’m also ordering your Christmas CD tomorrow and getting that for Christmas too! I hope you’ve both had a wonderful day and sending lots of love ❤
Love,
Jamie ~ huge Waltons fan ✨
Thank you so much.
Oh yes, that voice at the beginning and end of every episode...I will forever be able to hear it in my head! What a project - TWENTY years in the making...I loved hearing about the path to the release and it is so special that Jon calls it "Earl's CD." I will have to wait to check it out - it is currently unavailable and awaiting new stock! (Which is great - means a lot of people must be going to enjoy this!!) Thank you, Judy and Jon for including us in your conversation!
So glad to hear it is so popular :-). I just got in a new order of my CD’s as I was nearly out…
🥰I already got yours last year, so I'm all set!@@judynorton2598
Thank you so much, Judy. Nice to see TV brother and sister together again. I plan to order the CD. And, now that it is on the cusp of December, I plan to listen to your CD as well.
Wonderful! Enjoy!
👍🏾❤❤❤❤❤❤this will be a very nice gift for me.Thank you for this video
You are so welcome
It is amazing and a comfort the way the cast, the Hamner family and collaborators protect what Earl Hamner gave to us all. It is so very nice that you invite us all to your family reunions and that you are not capitalizing, but rather revisiting and refreshing something that is so special to so many. John Walton as depicted by Ralph Waite is like watching my own grandfather working so hard to feed and protect his large family during the Depression. He presented very similar physical characteristics and point of view according to my mother. Thank you all for all you have contributed to such a warm place in so many lives. I am excited to hear more from Mr Hamner in his own words with such talented accompaniment.
Our pleasure. Thanks for watching.
I envy his musical ability Judy. I have played guitar for three years and still see myself as a total hack. I've heard him play and it's just incredible. He is a massive talent - as are you. You have a stunning voice that just melts your heart. What a family you have in the Walton's cast. I would say that is probably the greatest treasure you were given. As Desi Arnaz once said (referring to his television show) "I love Lucy is something that happens - once, in a lifetime - IF you are lucky to have it at all'. The Waltons - same thing in my opinion. Thank you for sticking with this channel and for providing this content. It's never taken for granted from me. This is your time and I appreciate it.
Thank you so much. That is so kind of you to say. I think we all recognize that The Waltons was that special sort of magic that only happens rarely and we were so grateful to be a part of it.
All the Walton actors who have webpages should make the CD available for purchase. He’s not reaching enough people just having it on his site.
What a great idea!
I love this idea!
He has been promoting it on social media as have we on his behalf, so that will direct folks to his page for purchase. :)
@@judynorton2598 👍👍Jon's music/CD with Earl Hamner's authentic storytelling voice is the most beautiful composition for our hearts and souls. I found his CD through your interview 1 with Jon right here! Thank you!! ❤🧡💛💚
This is wonderful ❤
Thanks for joining us.
I miss Earl Hamner. I began watching The Waltons (when it debuted) when I was 9 yrs old. I'm now 60 y/o and have been watching the show for 51 yrs. The Waltons is my absolute #1 most loved tv series. In some ways it reminds me of my own childhood so that it's very relatable for me. I love all the cast of characters. It's a beautiful show that is wholesome and appropriate for any age. I appreciate that so much. God bless you all. 😊
So glad you enjoy the show. Thank you.
@@judynorton2598 You're most welcome.
Fantastic interview! RIP Earle Hamner!!
🥰 🙏
I loved Earl’s voice in The Waltons. He always narrated it so well.
It really added such a wonderful touch to the show.
thanks judy & jon - great to hear about your experiences :)
Thanks for joining us.
Wow, that was very emotional listening to you both talk about Earl. But lovely xx both of these episodes have been a treat. Jon is so right about not releasing the CD when Earl passed - but I can’t wait to hear it now. I expect it will be very emotional all over again.
Thank you both. ❤
Our pleasure.
I really enjoyed this with ou both talking about Earl Hamner and it not being a Waltons cd but being familiar. -Marc
Glad you enjoyed this.
What an amazing tribute ❤
I am glad that both of you have a cede out ❤
Thank you.
What a fantastic idea sharing Earl with in such a special way ✌❤
It really is a sweet project.
I’m so happy to know about this project!…Mr Hamner had the gift of bringing out the best in each of us, he gave me the motivation to do better❤️ You can be sure I will be purchasing this wonderful piece of all your hearts❤️👏🙏😊
That is so awesome.
super interview! Thank you.
Our pleasure.
My copy of the new Cd arrived yesterday. It is just lovely and I will be ordering more for gifting!
I got ''Earls'' CD in the mail this week. Haven't had a chance to listen to it yet but I'm sure it's very good. Thanks Jon and Judy for this great video. Love the Waltons.
Awesome!
Heading to order those!
Awesome!! Thank you.
This video was simply delightful.
So happy to hear that.
Just beautiful the story Jon told about creating the CD and releasing it now on what would be Earl's 100 birthday. I am looking forward to hearing the CD. Thank you for the interview.
The timing really is quite lovely.
Can’t wait to hear the CD! ❤️❤️
Awesome yall another great part to this conversation learn a lot and enjoy hearing and learning from you all and everything
So glad. Thank you :)
My pleasure and thank you
love your videos!!!!
Thank you so much.
I am loving this videos, I can’t believe I haven’t been watching them, I am looking forward to seeing the next one 😎🇺🇸
Yay! Thank you!
Great interview. Thank you. I would definitely buy the music if it was available on a streaming service.
Perhaps Jon will release it on streaming in the future.
Jon Walmsley/Jason Walton, all i can tell you in reguard to the Earl Hamner CD is that I love when the Waltons sing the classic hymns in church . Sometimes it is an extended full length version of the whole hymn! Wow. I grew up in the Episcopal over Baptist church and I am familiar with all of them. AsI will play Jason's personal songs over & over so I roll the tape back on all the old time hymns.
So nice that you guys did that!
AWE 😢😢looking forward with the characters in my mind to listening to this , while listening and to your cd Judy, I will be getting both. Thank you!!
Awesome! Thank you so much.
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Awesome as always thanks
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for a wonderful conversation. I started to choke up a little as you were talking about Earl towards the end of the video. Take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄
Glad you enjoyed it!
Is there a way to listen to snippets of the selections on the Earl Hamner “A Joyful Noise” CD? I’m sure this is a great and inspirational CD. I’m glad Jon and Earl’s family decided to move forward with it. I’ve really enjoyed these interviews with Jon! Can’t wait for the next one.
Good question. Not sure if Jon has samples on his website.
@@judynorton2598 No worries. I went ahead and placed an order for a CD. I’m sure I’m going to love all of the selections.