Hi Judy this is one episode that really makes you feel the effect of how our families in America were dealing with this awful time in our history. The cast did such good work in this episode.
Omg The book burning is one of my favorites!! Mrs Brimmer being brave enough to get up and read the passage in German then English and the power behind the gesture of John Boy extending his hand wrapped around the Bible to the reverend was SO POWERFUL!
Thanks for these, Judy. It’s so interesting to see these episodes were so impactful on not only the viewer but the cast. You should be proud to be associated with this show. The performances by cast and guests were so strong throughout. Love you memory shares of you and Ellen. One strong lady!
I cannot watch the Hindenburg episode because the special effects with Johnboy standing in front of the B&W footage of the Hindenburg are so laughable. Oh, the humanity...
That was such a powerful episode, mixed with Verdie's relief that Jody was spared, as he had been stationed on the USS Arizona, followed by the news that Curt was killed. The last parts were truly heart-rending. Thanks for sharing, Judy.
Has a lot of Original Star Trek series connections here. Writers Ralph Salinsky and DC Fontana wrote for the Waltons tv show as they did for episodes of the Original Star Trek series to. Some actors such as Cecilia Lovasky, Morgan Woodward were on the show just as they were in the Original Star Trek series. I can name more, however, you get my drift.
I just recently noticed that Ralph always seem to have had the perfect words for the moment. As if he had some insight to help and comfort and to encourage. May we learn from his heart of sensitivity. Thanks Judy for sharing.
Oh I agree so much with this comment...I think everyone wanted him as their daddy...I wonder if he always stuck to the script or if he ever said his own words and emotions for the scene. One things for sure, he let you know that when his kids were hurting, he was hurting.
Earl Hamner said: I have walked the footsteps of all my fathers, I saw yesterday and now look to tomorrow. I think when we watch your videos we are reminded of yesterday and how simple life was. Again, thank you so much for keeping the memories of this wonderful show and wonderful people so alive in our memories.
Judy, I would like to take this time to compliment you on your delivery of your thoughts and feelings of these extraordinary Waltons episodes and their backstory. From the very moment you start to discuss them, you draw us in as though we were all on the set with you. You are so well-spoken with your thoughts. Thank you so much for truly caring about us to take the time out to do this. You are a treasure. This episode? An absolute masterpiece 😀❤️
Navy vet here. My Daddy was a Navy vet who served in WWII. This is my favorite episode. From the beginning--zooming in on the date on the church bulletin board. I cried like a baby when Ralph read that letter. The interaction between you and Ellen is priceless.
This episode really gets to me because my birthday is the next day when FDR and Congress declared war on Japan. A friend of mine has his birthday on Dec. 7th. Also, in 1957-- on Nov. 22nd-- my parents were married. Six years later, the country witnessed the death of President Kennedy. These 2 events, as part of Waltons' episodes and movies are part of my family every year as people remember and although I was too young or not born at the time of these events I cannot forget them. Thank you to the cast, crew and their families who made The Waltons a reality in our living rooms every Thursday night.
My father was there. I could only imagine what his famiily on Cape Cod went through, and his girl friend who three years later would became his wife also went through. They got news from telegrams. He was on the Uss Pennsylvania that was sitting in the dry dock and was damaged and some men died, but my father was fine. He became a rescue pilot and came to a thankful family🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
"Day of Infamy" has always been one of my favorite episodes. Just a glimpse into the history and what many Americans sadly faced on that horrible day. Thanks, Judy for a great inside scoop into this episode!
Judy this was one of my favorite ones. I remember some how one of my teachers got ahold of the script and we went through it in class the day after it aired. And I read the part of Jim Bob. I so much loved the Waltons.
So very powerful! The entire cast did an outstanding performance! You all are so very loved and so much a part of our lives and own history! May God Bless each and every one of you!
Judy, I can tell you are still moved by this great episode. From recollections of my parents, the episode captured exactly the feel of the country that Sunday and Monday especially during President Roosevelt’s speech. My father enlisted that Monday, December 8th
This is one of the best episodes, and your acting was superb. My favorite scene is the tender moment between Jim Bob and Mary Ellen when he delivers the sad news. I love how Grandma was included as such an integral part of the family in spite of her disability. Thank you Judy.
Judy A Day of Infamy, reminded me when I was onboard the USS Constellation CV-64, we were on our way home after our 6 month deployment, we left Pearl Harbor, on our way back to our homeport Coronado Naval Base in San Diego, when we got the news of the 9/11 attacks in New York, and the Pentagon. Crew members, myself included were watching the news on site TV, not believing what we were seeing. We didn't know if we were to reverse course going back to the Gulf, or heading back home. We were ordered to go home, our Captain had the ship go at flank speed, and we were home in 4 days. San Diego was literally a ghost town when we got back, it has never been the same ever since.
Judy ironically they filmed some of the scenes from the Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin movie Pearl Harbor onboard the Constellation. We were given a copy of the movie few weeks from it's initial release. I personally liked it.
One episode I loved was when Jim Bob found out he had been a twin. Maybe you can talk about that one. I have the entire cannon of the Waltons and watch it often. Day of Infamy is such a powerful story. Thanks!
The letter near the end really touched the heart for me. The other moments in the episode were wonderfully done by all but Ralph reading that letter still makes my eyes well up with tears. Judy you played the role so convincingly it was if this really had happened to you. Your the greastest.
You should be proud . Its was a wholesome show . That is why I watch it . All the crazy programming today can’t hold a candle to this one . I feel at peace when I watch it . Its my to go to show for this main reason. We are living in turbulent times right now .God bless you for taking the time to put out these videos.
Being too young to be alive during WW2 these episodes gave me a glimpse of how many people were affected by it. How Jim Bob told Mary Ellen was so touching. When the letter was read it got me into my feels, lol it was a great episode. Thank you Judy.
That episode brought tears seeing you holding your little baby after you received the tragic news that Curt had been killed . You could feel the loss the Walton family felt. Knowing that episode was actually a part of History when America was attacked. When the audience can actually feel the emotion of the actors on screen then you know you've seen acting at it's best ! Top notch actors! Thank you Judy!
This was a great episode. So much so, I have to say I was disappointed in the soap operarish plot twist in the final season, where Curt is found to be still alive but had abandoned Mary Ellen. I thought it was an insult to this episode, especially the letter reading scene. I understand as a series goes on, it becomes harder to come up with ideas. But that was wrong.
I get through that episode by telling myself that Mary Ellen was having a bad dream. When she wakes up, Curt is still a deceased war hero, she marries Jonesy, and they live happily ever after. It works for me anyway. 🙂
Whenever I watch the show, I never watch those two episodes! Definitely a HUGE mistake and takes away from the show. Basically, Mary Ellen had to mourn losing Curt twice.
Years from now after all of us here are long gone - I hope that people will see The Walton's as a historical perspective of how a small community (and nearly every community in that time period) came together in support, cried together at a loss of (and thankfulness for the sparing of a life), and loved one another. For me, it does a body good to see people rally around each other- good folks with not much else in life but to support each other and live the best way that they knew how. Now more than ever I am THANKFUL for The Walton's, and thank you Miss Judy for sharing with us!
I remember that episode so well, partly because it was so haunting, but mostly because my mom lived it. She was about Elizabeth's age in real life when she heard Pres. Roosevelt on their radio. Big impact. I wish that there was another show similar to the Walton's now, wholesome and true.
Without question an unforgettable episode. The intensity was palpable. I felt like I was sitting in that room right along with you Judy and the rest of the family. The realism was surreal.
Well done, Judy. I think that scene of the family listening to the news of the attack on Pearl Harbor is one of the most powerful scenes ever filmed for television. How many times that scene must have been played out all across the United States. And that historical event is still within living memory. PS Even though technology wasn't as advanced as it is today, think of how it must have been for Zeb and Esther to have experienced the phenomenon of radio, a phenomenon by which the president was able to speak to Americans, all over the country, at the same time--as if he were right there with them, in their living room. This kind of thing was unprecedented for people the age of Grandpa and Grandma, considering when they were children, and when they experienced young adulthood.
After watching this episode, I had about a million questions for my grandparents. These days, I often study that speech by Roosevelt, the announcement by John Charles Daly that Pearl Harbor had been attacked the day before and all the events surrounding those two things on the radio! 📻
If you want to read something quick and unique re Pearl Harbor, pick up a little book entitled, "The Children of Battleship Row." I'm a WWII history buff for over 50 yrs and have served, read about battles, wargames, know all the movies back and front...but this little book I stumbled across really touched me. It was written by a 70-yr old woman in 2000 about she and small family living on tiny Ford Island during the actual 12/7 attack...250 yds from anchored USS Tennessee! Though she wrote it finally at 70 (said she couldn't bring herself to write it earlier), it was based on her experiences when she was 9-10! They lived there for about a year before attack due to dad being USMC Maj in charge of 300-man, Ford Island security detail. I actually found this woman and spoke to her by phone in 2012, and found one of her daughters living in my small town in Mississippi (pop 25k)! Book less than 150 pp and some of it after she, sister and mom had to relocate to SF, while dad stayed behind.
No THANK YOU! This show has such a special place in each of our hearts. It's like we can relate to The Waltons. I'm not to sure which is my favorite episodes. Grandma coming home, saying good-bye to grandpa, the death of Curt, John Boy leaving, Mama leaving. When Ben gets married and he's on the phone with Mama and you hear him say ...'no Mama!'...lol...When Mary Ellen's baby was kidnap! And the episodes goes on and on!! So THANK YOU, and Mr. Hammer, for such a beautiful, heartfelt show!!
Thank you Judy for sharing your thoughts on this amazing episode. Listening to the actual radio broadcast and seeing the family gathered around the radio was a powerful moment, and I agree with you that even if we were taught about Pearl Harbor in school, I don’t remember it. But I do remember every detail of this episode, as well as the Hindenburg episode (which also had real news footage). You have very good reason to be very proud of being a part of this iconic show.
Re: the Hindenburg episode - one small thing that how accurate the research. When John Boy returns after the tragedy one of his brothers tells him that they heard it over the Blue Network. That is spot on. NBC had two networks, Red and Blue. The latter was sold and is now ABC. The network’s Chicago affiliate WLS sent announcer Herb Morrison and engineer Charles Nehlsen to Lakehurst to make an archive recording of the arrival. They had to keep a low profile in order to get the recording back without it being confiscated. The record was played next day over the entire network. It’s generally considered to have been the first time a news story was broadcast via electrical transcription over a nationwide radio network.
I can imagine as a teen you had to have been amazed about the way things were for the timeframe you were portraying. Did you ask grandma and grandpa Walton about the things that were presented on the show? Very interesting....
Judy, it is refreshing to hear that someone who acted in a great TV program in the '70s is still sharing her insights on the show. Thank you. It would be wonderful to read what other actors feel about the show.
That was probably my favorite episode out of them all. I felt so bad for Marry-Ellen, and actually felt how families must have felt during this time in history.
Thank you Judy for this. Just watching you do this Video brought back so many memories in watching this episode. I havent seen it in years, but I remember . Growing upwatching everyone on the waltons was incredable. Thanks again..
Judy, just watched this episode today on the 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. My grandparents came of age during the depression and war years. Watching The Waltons now isca connection to my grandparents. I've gained a new appreciation for the show this year. Curt's letter is not about one family but all of our families and it resonates today during this difficult time. Love and respect from Oregon.
still love watching the Waltons every day here in Canada! When Judy mentioned the Burnout and how the family felt knowing their loved ones were still in the fire - my family actually lived through similar. My Grandparents home burned down back in the 50s . One of my Aunts (age 12 at the time) ran into the fire to try and save her baby brother. Sadly , the baby did not survive and Aunt was severely burned. She was so young and so brave.
Day of Infamy is one of the most authentic and moving Walton's episodes; relatable to many families' WWII history. Thanks for sharing your behind the scenes insights, Judy. Especially during these difficult times, The Walton's reminds us of our beloved United States of America. Bless you.
I always cry watching this one. My mom and I watch this as part of our "cry me a river matinee" when we just want to cry. Thank you for being a part of this show. You guys, Little House on the Prairie and Dr. Quinn were my history lessons because until college I did not learn anything in history beyond the Civil War. So of course there is a lot of fiction in all three shows, but when I finally took a history class that covered the reconstruction until now I remembered facts, names and places by connecting it to the shows from when you used actual events from history 😂😊😊
The part where Grandma hands Curt’s letter to Mary Ellen makes me cry every time I see it. The look you and Ellen exchange is heartbreaking, I think because Grandma had lost a son (John’s brother Ben) in World War I, and knows that Mary Ellen just lost her husband the same way, and knows what she’s about to go through.
One of my favorite aspects of The Waltons was the realism and the writers courage to tackle real events. And of course the brilliant acting by you all.
I'm so glad you are doing these videos sharing memories and experiences of this wonderful show. Day of Infamy does stand out, and it also made it more real for me how it must've felt then. I'm seeing episodes now (the later ones) for the first time! I truly hope all of you do another reunion movie special. Much love to you and all who made this show the gem it was, and still is!
This episode really touched the heart , the entire cast and you Judy did a wonderful job of portraying what the characters would have truly been feeling , and I’m sure what people were actually going through at that time. ,well done .
Thank you again Judy, love that episode, very touching. Question, did you ever take your work home with you, it's so moving, I think it would have been hard not to.
No, I've been fortunate to almost never take my work home - at least emotionally. I had to take the work home in terms of preparing for the next days work - but that's pretty much it. It was always great to step out of the heavy emotion, laugh, smile take a deep breath and enjoy my off time.
When you shot this episode many family members of the fallen were still alive. Had the internet been available & you this accessible, I'm confident you would have received an overwhelming number of positive responses from those impacted when this aired. Your heart wrenching portrayal must have resonated deeply with them. Sadly, most are now gone. But their spirit will live through you forever each time this episode airs.
Hi Judy, Thank You for the insight into this episode. It was a very moving episode. My question is, for the older actors like Ellen, Michael, Ralph who might have experienced these actual historical events. Did any of them ever talk to the children actors and explain what the feeling was actually like during that time period? Thank You
This a wonderful memory of an incredible episode. Thank You Judy. We need more than ever to be able to hug and hold one another. I've never been sadder knowing that people are too afraid to do that in our current time. We need it so badly. ❤️
May need to check some of your computer settings... we have been attentive to keeping our levels up and I have been paying attention to "speaking up" - Sorry you are still having difficulty hearing. I hope the captions are helpful in that case.
I've heard that many episodes were based on Mr Hamner's real life. I was wondering, did his sister lose a husband at Pearl Harbor or was that just for the show? Thanks
I agree , I too am happy 😃 to still be able to enjoy episodes of the Waltons...I watch it had least 2-3 times a week...certain ones are easily remembered and others it’s almost like watching for the first time....
I remember this one episode of The Waltons it was a nume day in history The family's wait by the radio to find out about there loves ones Judy you have done a good needs Keep up the good work
This a very emotional episode of the Walton's and like so many I wept watching it. This was superb acting from each and every actor. Thank you Judy for sharing this.
Very heartfelt reflections on Day Of Infamy. A +. Filmed so many years ago, today the tecnicals of filming take a backseat to you being able to watch as a fan and be moved by the story every time. Impossible to deny that history comes alive for us as viewed up close by our friends, the Waltons. So much more real than it ever was before... Curt's letter to John Curtis were he spoke of the wonderful family he will have surrounding him as he grows up ("Your grandparents, John and Olivia old but forever young will be there for you to understand all that you feel") was interesting in that while he clearly liked them, he resented the family for Mary Ellen being so tied to them. With his letter he shows the true grasp he did have on the entire clan. How he appreciated and respected them. A sobering episode.
Our family gathered around the tv whenever The Waltons aired. My mother was 12 when Pearl Harbor occurred. Sunday morning on their way out the house to church, the news flash came over their radio. Much like The Waltons, my mothers family gathered around their radio listening to the news. Listening to my mother recall that morning truly resembled that episode. Judy I’m crying thinking about that story. Job well done! Thank you for posting these videos. God Bless you!
Thank you Judy, for sharing this episodes "behind the scenes". People who weren't there during that time, and only recalling old stories told, never knew the personal impact something that that had. My father was in the Navy at that time, and he told us.."I hope you never have to go through something like we did." Now, this generation has gone through it. I recall where I was on 9/11, just as I heard my relatives said. Thank you for bringing the raw emotion of that tragic history to your character. You did very very well lady.
I was tearing up as you talked about this episode. This is our American history, and to think about the American patriots who fought so bravely in service to our country makes me feel so grateful. I pray that they will continue to be shown honor.
Everytime I've watched this episode I cry. Thinking about the emotion people felt and the sense of loss, shock and dismay. I love the Walton's shows. Wholesome shows like this don't exist anymore for families. Showing what true family and togetherness is!
My mother remembered sitting around the radio with her 8 siblings and parents. He mothers brothers (twins) where plane gunners . They both survived the attack. I never knew this till I watched that episode with my mother the night it was aired. She said it was the exact emotions she remembered. Thanks for sharing.
When The Waltons first premiered in 1972, my mother, perhaps inspired by the network publicity ads for the show, told me "Sit down and watch this. You'll like it." So I watched the first episode about the deaf girl and Elizabeth locked in the trunk. For the next nine years I tried to never miss an episode! I still have the TV Guide issue which had a special promo ad for "Day of Infamy!" Thanks Judy for sharing your memories and personal insights of the show!
This was one my favorite episode, along with the episode of President Kennedy was shot as I can remember this one as a young child in grade 5 and still can remember so well . Love y’all
This one moved me...to imagine people waiting so long for word just as you said. Technology today is amazing and many times I’ve wished to live in those times..then you think about how difficult communication could be. I can completely imagine how acting these roles would definitely affect you all. You absolutely should be proud Judy...it was a big part of history for us viewers experiencing The Walton’s dealing with this tragedy. ❤️
Ralph’s reading of Curt’s letter was absolutely beautiful!
I always loved that scene. It makes how the writer's finished Curt that much more confusing. They should have just left him dead.
Yes. Amazing.
@Meghan McGee made me cry too
I have seen the reading of Curts letter to John Curtis many times and I cry every time!! So real!!
@@davelewandoski4292 I agree. Another actor playing Curt that was alive but had abandoned his wife and child was horrible.
I love this episode. So beautifully done when grandma Walton brings out the letter I just lose it, and Jim Bob just breaks my heart.
Hi Judy this is one episode that really makes you feel the effect of how our families in America were dealing with this awful time in our history. The cast did such good work in this episode.
Thank you. It really is a strong story.
The quality of the acting was superb.
@@williamlinington9166 very true something you seldom see especially now
@@larryshaver3568 I agree.
The Hindenburg was also very powerful along with the others mentioned... the book burning and the abdication.
Yes!!
Omg The book burning is one of my favorites!! Mrs Brimmer being brave enough to get up and read the passage in German then English and the power behind the gesture of John Boy extending his hand wrapped around the Bible to the reverend was SO POWERFUL!
Thanks for these, Judy. It’s so interesting to see these episodes were so impactful on not only the viewer but the cast. You should be proud to be associated with this show. The performances by cast and guests were so strong throughout. Love you memory shares of you and Ellen. One strong lady!
I cannot watch the Hindenburg episode because the special effects with Johnboy standing in front of the B&W footage of the Hindenburg are so laughable. Oh, the humanity...
@@judynorton2598 say hon
That was such a powerful episode, mixed with Verdie's relief that Jody was spared, as he had been stationed on the USS Arizona, followed by the news that Curt was killed. The last parts were truly heart-rending.
Thanks for sharing, Judy.
Great work great channel Judy.
Thank you so much.
Remarkable episode. The nod you and grandma gave touched my heart. That silent love and understanding.
Such a beautiful moment.
It was and still is an amazing show . 😄
Has a lot of Original Star Trek series connections here. Writers Ralph Salinsky and DC Fontana wrote for the Waltons tv show as they did for episodes of the Original Star Trek series to. Some actors such as Cecilia Lovasky, Morgan Woodward were on the show just as they were in the Original Star Trek series. I can name more, however, you get my drift.
I just recently noticed that Ralph always seem to have had the perfect words for the moment. As if he had some insight to help and comfort and to encourage. May we learn from his heart of sensitivity. Thanks Judy for sharing.
The emotion with which John reads the letter from curt was heart felt. You could hear it in Johns voice. What a vivid scene!
We agree!
I often find that good fathers are like John Walton. They seem to always know what to say.
Gotta give kudos to the writers on the tropical events type of shows,too.
Oh I agree so much with this comment...I think everyone wanted him as their daddy...I wonder if he always stuck to the script or if he ever said his own words and emotions for the scene. One things for sure, he let you know that when his kids were hurting, he was hurting.
Earl Hamner said: I have walked the footsteps of all my fathers, I saw yesterday and now look to tomorrow. I think when we watch your videos we are reminded of yesterday and how simple life was. Again, thank you so much for keeping the memories of this wonderful show and wonderful people so alive in our memories.
My pleasure.
Judy, I would like to take this time to compliment you on your delivery of your thoughts and feelings of these extraordinary Waltons episodes and their backstory. From the very moment you start to discuss them, you draw us in as though we were all on the set with you. You are so well-spoken with your thoughts. Thank you so much for truly caring about us to take the time out to do this. You are a treasure. This episode? An absolute masterpiece 😀❤️
Wow, thank you!
Totally agree.
Exactly how I feel...
Can we LOVE this comment?? 🙌🏻
@VLPRESL You took the words right out of my mouth!! 😉
Navy vet here. My Daddy was a Navy vet who served in WWII. This is my favorite episode. From the beginning--zooming in on the date on the church bulletin board. I cried like a baby when Ralph read that letter. The interaction between you and Ellen is priceless.
Yes - such a heartbreaking story. Thank you so much for your service and that of your father’s.
This episode really gets to me because my birthday is the next day when FDR and Congress declared war on Japan. A friend of mine has his birthday on Dec. 7th. Also, in 1957-- on Nov. 22nd-- my parents were married. Six years later, the country witnessed the death of President Kennedy. These 2 events, as part of Waltons' episodes and movies are part of my family every year as people remember and although I was too young or not born at the time of these events I cannot forget them. Thank you to the cast, crew and their families who made The Waltons a reality in our living rooms every Thursday night.
Thank you for sharing.
My father was there. I could only imagine what his famiily on Cape Cod went through, and his girl friend who three years later would became his wife also went through. They got news from telegrams. He was on the Uss Pennsylvania that was sitting in the dry dock and was damaged and some men died, but my father was fine. He became a rescue pilot and came to a thankful family🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
"Day of Infamy" has always been one of my favorite episodes. Just a glimpse into the history and what many Americans sadly faced on that horrible day. Thanks, Judy for a great inside scoop into this episode!
My pleasure.
Judy this was one of my favorite ones. I remember some how one of my teachers got ahold of the script and we went through it in class the day after it aired. And I read the part of Jim Bob. I so much loved the Waltons.
Thank you.
Thank you Judy for this video. I just want to tell you again how much I enjoy your videos.
I'm so glad!
We were all so invested in this show and the characters, it made episodes like this difficult to watch. Very powerful.
What a breath of fresh air.
So very powerful! The entire cast did an outstanding performance! You all are so very loved and so much a part of our lives and own history! May God Bless each and every one of you!
Judy, I can tell you are still moved by this great episode. From recollections of my parents, the episode captured exactly the feel of the country that Sunday and Monday especially during President Roosevelt’s speech. My father enlisted that Monday, December 8th
Wow... thanks for sharing.
This is one of the best episodes, and your acting was superb. My favorite scene is the tender moment between Jim Bob and Mary Ellen when he delivers the sad news. I love how Grandma was included as such an integral part of the family in spite of her disability. Thank you Judy.
Absolutely.
I love the show and watch it still every single day!! I also have many episodes taped!! I almost feel like I am one of the Waltons!!
I remember the episode of day of infamy very well my eyes filled with tears when ralph read the letter Curt wrote I still cry every time it comes on
Judy A Day of Infamy, reminded me when I was onboard the USS Constellation CV-64, we were on our way home after our 6 month deployment, we left Pearl Harbor, on our way back to our homeport Coronado Naval Base in San Diego, when we got the news of the 9/11 attacks in New York, and the Pentagon. Crew members, myself included were watching the news on site TV, not believing what we were seeing. We didn't know if we were to reverse course going back to the Gulf, or heading back home. We were ordered to go home, our Captain had the ship go at flank speed, and we were home in 4 days. San Diego was literally a ghost town when we got back, it has never been the same ever since.
My husband was stationed at the Coronado Naval Amphibious Base during the Vietnam War. He was a Navy frogman, a member of UDT-12.
That must have been quite a time for you and your crew mates. Definitely moments we will never forget.
Wow! Incredible story! So glad for you that you missed all of that and made it home.
Judy ironically they filmed some of the scenes from the Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin movie Pearl Harbor onboard the Constellation. We were given a copy of the movie few weeks from it's initial release. I personally liked it.
One episode I loved was when Jim Bob found out he had been a twin. Maybe you can talk about that one. I have the entire cannon of the Waltons and watch it often. Day of Infamy is such a powerful story. Thanks!
Judy, you made this episode feel real. Every actor was exceptional in this powerful episode.
One of my favorite episodes ❤ Thank you! Cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The letter near the end really touched the heart for me. The other moments in the episode were wonderfully done by all but Ralph reading that letter still makes my eyes well up with tears. Judy you played the role so convincingly it was if this really had happened to you. Your the greastest.
Thank you so much.
Another great videob thanks 💜
Glad you enjoyed it
You should be proud . Its was a wholesome show . That is why I watch it . All the crazy programming today can’t hold a candle to this one . I feel at peace when I watch it . Its my to go to show for this main reason. We are living in turbulent times right now .God bless you for taking the time to put out these videos.
Thank you so much for sharing
You are so welcome
Being too young to be alive during WW2 these episodes gave me a glimpse of how many people were affected by it. How Jim Bob told Mary Ellen was so touching. When the letter was read it got me into my feels, lol it was a great episode. Thank you Judy.
That episode brought tears seeing you holding your little baby after you received the tragic news that Curt had been killed . You could feel the loss the Walton family felt. Knowing that episode was actually a part of History when America was attacked. When the audience can actually feel the emotion of the actors on screen then you know you've seen acting at it's best ! Top notch actors! Thank you Judy!
Wow... thank you.
This was a great episode. So much so, I have to say I was disappointed in the soap operarish plot twist in the final season, where Curt is found to be still alive but had abandoned Mary Ellen. I thought it was an insult to this episode, especially the letter reading scene.
I understand as a series goes on, it becomes harder to come up with ideas. But that was wrong.
Yeh... definitely a "jump the shark" moment that hurt show's legacy somewhat. Very odd.
I get through that episode by telling myself that Mary Ellen was having a bad dream. When she wakes up, Curt is still a deceased war hero, she marries Jonesy, and they live happily ever after. It works for me anyway. 🙂
I completely agree!
I agree. Those two episodes from season 9 were stupid and unbelievable. "Day Of Infamy" was a terrific show, yet it's always very hard to watch.
Whenever I watch the show, I never watch those two episodes! Definitely a HUGE mistake and takes away from the show. Basically, Mary Ellen had to mourn losing Curt twice.
Years from now after all of us here are long gone - I hope that people will see The Walton's as a historical perspective of how a small community (and nearly every community in that time period) came together in support, cried together at a loss of (and thankfulness for the sparing of a life), and loved one another. For me, it does a body good to see people rally around each other- good folks with not much else in life but to support each other and live the best way that they knew how. Now more than ever I am THANKFUL for The Walton's, and thank you Miss Judy for sharing with us!
I sure hope so... Thank you.
I remember that episode so well, partly because it was so haunting, but mostly because my mom lived it. She was about Elizabeth's age in real life when she heard Pres. Roosevelt on their radio. Big impact. I wish that there was another show similar to the Walton's now, wholesome and true.
How amazing that must have been.
Dang it, Mary Ellen. You made me cry all over again. Bless you.
My dad talked about that day and people listening to the radio. Thanks for showing us what it was like. Great episode.
Thanks for listening
Ralph reading curts letter touched my heart.
It was a great show especially with what I call the full cast. Grandpa, John Boy, and Grandma in full health.
HI Judy!!! Thanks for doing this series. I believe every episode of THE WALTONS was great!
So glad!
@@judynorton2598 just had an idea. What would you think about an ASK MARY ELLEN segment where Judy Norton answers questions as the character?
Love your videos; thank you for sharing with us 💛 have a wonderful day!
Thank you! You too!
This episode and the one about the Hidenberg were really good! Loved that show and everyone in it.
Without question an unforgettable episode. The intensity was palpable. I felt like I was sitting in that room right along with you Judy and the rest of the family. The realism was surreal.
Well done, Judy.
I think that scene of the family listening to the news of the attack on Pearl Harbor is one of the most powerful scenes ever filmed for television.
How many times that scene must have been played out all across the United States.
And that historical event is still within living memory.
PS Even though technology wasn't as advanced as it is today, think of how it must have been for Zeb and Esther to have experienced the phenomenon of radio, a phenomenon by which the president was able to speak to Americans, all over the country, at the same time--as if he were right there with them, in their living room. This kind of thing was unprecedented for people the age of Grandpa and Grandma, considering when they were children, and when they experienced young adulthood.
Indeed...
After watching this episode, I had about a million questions for my grandparents. These days, I often study that speech by Roosevelt, the announcement by John Charles Daly that Pearl Harbor had been attacked the day before and all the events surrounding those two things on the radio! 📻
If you want to read something quick and unique re Pearl Harbor, pick up a little book entitled, "The Children of Battleship Row."
I'm a WWII history buff for over 50 yrs and have served, read about battles, wargames, know all the movies back and front...but this little book I stumbled across really touched me. It was written by a 70-yr old woman in 2000 about she and small family living on tiny Ford Island during the actual 12/7 attack...250 yds from anchored USS Tennessee! Though she wrote it finally at 70 (said she couldn't bring herself to write it earlier), it was based on her experiences when she was 9-10! They lived there for about a year before attack due to dad being USMC Maj in charge of 300-man, Ford Island security detail. I actually found this woman and spoke to her by phone in 2012, and found one of her daughters living in my small town in Mississippi (pop 25k)! Book less than 150 pp and some of it after she, sister and mom had to relocate to SF, while dad stayed behind.
No THANK YOU! This show has such a special place in each of our hearts. It's like we can relate to The Waltons.
I'm not to sure which is my favorite episodes. Grandma coming home, saying good-bye to grandpa, the death of Curt, John Boy leaving, Mama leaving. When Ben gets married and he's on the phone with Mama and you hear him say ...'no Mama!'...lol...When Mary Ellen's baby was kidnap! And the episodes goes on and on!!
So THANK YOU, and Mr. Hammer, for such a beautiful, heartfelt show!!
Thank you Judy for sharing your thoughts on this amazing episode. Listening to the actual radio broadcast and seeing the family gathered around the radio was a powerful moment, and I agree with you that even if we were taught about Pearl Harbor in school, I don’t remember it. But I do remember every detail of this episode, as well as the Hindenburg episode (which also had real news footage). You have very good reason to be very proud of being a part of this iconic show.
You are so welcome!
Re: the Hindenburg episode - one small thing that how accurate the research. When John Boy returns after the tragedy one of his brothers tells him that they heard it over the Blue Network. That is spot on. NBC had two networks, Red and Blue. The latter was sold and is now ABC. The network’s Chicago affiliate WLS sent announcer Herb Morrison and engineer Charles Nehlsen to Lakehurst to make an archive recording of the arrival. They had to keep a low profile in order to get the recording back without it being confiscated. The record was played next day over the entire network. It’s generally considered to have been the first time a news story was broadcast via electrical transcription over a nationwide radio network.
@@RobertWPaine Interesting! 👍🏼
Once again on a farm boy disabled Northeast Missouri greatly appreciate your contribution young lady.
I can imagine as a teen you had to have been amazed about the way things were for the timeframe you were portraying. Did you ask grandma and grandpa Walton about the things that were presented on the show? Very interesting....
Honestly, I don't think I ever thought to ask... silly in retrospect.
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As teens we just don't realize. Truly enjoying your channel... GOD BLESS
Judy thanks for another video. This was a very powerful episode. I learned alot of history about the 30s and 40s from the show.
You are so welcome!
Judy, it is refreshing to hear that someone who acted in a great TV program in the '70s is still sharing her insights on the show. Thank you. It would be wonderful to read what other actors feel about the show.
Few episodes of The Waltons that really moved me close to tears, that was one of them.
That was probably my favorite episode out of them all. I felt so bad for Marry-Ellen, and actually felt how families must have felt during this time in history.
So true.
Cried like a baby! One of my favorite episodes!
Thank you Judy for this. Just watching you do this Video brought back so many memories in watching this episode. I havent seen it in years, but I remember . Growing upwatching everyone on the waltons was incredable. Thanks again..
You are so welcome!
Judy, just watched this episode today on the 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. My grandparents came of age during the depression and war years. Watching The Waltons now isca connection to my grandparents. I've gained a new appreciation for the show this year. Curt's letter is not about one family but all of our families and it resonates today during this difficult time. Love and respect from Oregon.
Beautifully said. Thank you.
still love watching the Waltons every day here in Canada! When Judy mentioned the Burnout and how the family felt knowing their loved ones were still in the fire - my family actually lived through similar. My Grandparents home burned down back in the 50s . One of my Aunts (age 12 at the time) ran into the fire to try and save her baby brother. Sadly , the baby did not survive and Aunt was severely burned. She was so young and so brave.
So tragic. So sorry to hear this.
@@judynorton2598 thank you.
Day of Infamy is one of the most authentic and moving Walton's episodes; relatable to many families' WWII history. Thanks for sharing your behind the scenes insights, Judy. Especially during these difficult times, The Walton's reminds us of our beloved United States of America. Bless you.
My pleasure.
I always cry watching this one. My mom and I watch this as part of our "cry me a river matinee" when we just want to cry. Thank you for being a part of this show. You guys, Little House on the Prairie and Dr. Quinn were my history lessons because until college I did not learn anything in history beyond the Civil War. So of course there is a lot of fiction in all three shows, but when I finally took a history class that covered the reconstruction until now I remembered facts, names and places by connecting it to the shows from when you used actual events from history 😂😊😊
I love that... Thank you so much.
I watch the episode where GW passes when I just need a good cry!!
Again Fantastic acting from all the cast!!!! Indeed a tearjerker!!!!!! You were fantastic in those scenes.... Wow!!
Thank you.
The part where Grandma hands Curt’s letter to Mary Ellen makes me cry every time I see it. The look you and Ellen exchange is heartbreaking, I think because Grandma had lost a son (John’s brother Ben) in World War I, and knows that Mary Ellen just lost her husband the same way, and knows what she’s about to go through.
Absolutely.
One of my favorite aspects of The Waltons was the realism and the writers courage to tackle real events. And of course the brilliant acting by you all.
Thank you so much.
I'm so glad you are doing these videos sharing memories and experiences of this wonderful show. Day of Infamy does stand out, and it also made it more real for me how it must've felt then. I'm seeing episodes now (the later ones) for the first time! I truly hope all of you do another reunion movie special.
Much love to you and all who made this show the gem it was, and still is!
Our pleasure!
Always enjoy hearing your memories all things Waltons!! Thanks for sharing with us. Keep it up!!🤠❤️
You bet
This episode really touched the heart , the entire cast and you Judy did a wonderful job of portraying what the characters would have truly been feeling , and I’m sure what people were actually going through at that time. ,well done .
Thank you.
Starting to become a tradition for it to be shown on December 7th. Moves me everytime too. Great work from you and all the cast on the entire series.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you again Judy, love that episode, very touching. Question, did you ever take your work home with you, it's so moving, I think it would have been hard not to.
No, I've been fortunate to almost never take my work home - at least emotionally. I had to take the work home in terms of preparing for the next days work - but that's pretty much it. It was always great to step out of the heavy emotion, laugh, smile take a deep breath and enjoy my off time.
When you shot this episode many family members of the fallen were still alive. Had the internet been available & you this accessible, I'm confident you would have received an overwhelming number of positive responses from those impacted when this aired. Your heart wrenching portrayal must have resonated deeply with them. Sadly, most are now gone. But their spirit will live through you forever each time this episode airs.
Hadn't thought of that... but I'd like to think that would be the case.
Hi Judy, Thank You for the insight into this episode. It was a very moving episode. My question is, for the older actors like Ellen, Michael, Ralph who might have experienced these actual historical events. Did any of them ever talk to the children actors and explain what the feeling was actually like during that time period? Thank You
Not that I recall.
Beautiful episode.... Jim Bob giving Mary Ellen the devastating news..& Daddy reading the letter given to Grandma by Curt. tears my up every time.
The Walton's show did a great job of bringing real events to life...Very well done, this episode...And many others
This a wonderful memory of an incredible episode. Thank You Judy. We need more than ever to be able to hug and hold one another. I've never been sadder knowing that people are too afraid to do that in our current time. We need it so badly. ❤️
Hopefully soon. Meanwhile - lots of virtual hugs!! And tons of smiles!
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your video's are good but, can you talk louder very hard to hear even with everything turned up 100 percent.
May need to check some of your computer settings... we have been attentive to keeping our levels up and I have been paying attention to "speaking up" - Sorry you are still having difficulty hearing. I hope the captions are helpful in that case.
I have an old computer and I don't have issues with the audio. I think you may need to look into your computer or speakers.
This was a heart felt episode. It made me cry
I've heard that many episodes were based on Mr Hamner's real life. I was wondering, did his sister lose a husband at Pearl Harbor or was that just for the show? Thanks
I would love to know also.
I don't believe any of his family was lost at Pearl Harbor.
Hi Judy , yes no two ways about it that was a great episode ! , Still is to this very day , a job very well done by you and the whole cast !!! Cheers
Thank you so much!
Loved this episode !
i am just binge watching The Waltons. Just lovely to go back in time ...
I agree , I too am happy 😃 to still be able to enjoy episodes of the Waltons...I watch it had least 2-3 times a week...certain ones are easily remembered and others it’s almost like watching for the first time....
Same here!
This was an excellent episode
I remember this one episode of The Waltons it was a nume day in history The family's wait by the radio to find out about there loves ones Judy you have done a good needs Keep up the good work
Absolutely. Thank you.
I cry every time I see this episode! Judy your rocked this! Your face says everything!
Thank you so much.
This a very emotional episode of the Walton's and like so many I wept watching it. This was superb acting from each and every actor. Thank you Judy for sharing this.
My pleasure.
Keep them coming Judy 💕
Very heartfelt reflections on Day Of Infamy. A +. Filmed so many years ago, today the tecnicals of filming take a backseat to you being able to watch as a fan and be moved by the story every time. Impossible to deny that history comes alive for us as viewed up close by our friends, the Waltons. So much more real than it ever was before... Curt's letter to John Curtis were he spoke of the wonderful family he will have surrounding him as he grows up ("Your grandparents, John and Olivia old but forever young will be there for you to understand all that you feel") was interesting in that while he clearly liked them, he resented the family for Mary Ellen being so tied to them. With his letter he shows the true grasp he did have on the entire clan. How he appreciated and respected them. A sobering episode.
Beautifully stated.
Our family gathered around the tv whenever The Waltons aired. My mother was 12 when Pearl Harbor occurred. Sunday morning on their way out the house to church, the news flash came over their radio. Much like The Waltons, my mothers family gathered around their radio listening to the news. Listening to my mother recall that morning truly resembled that episode. Judy I’m crying thinking about that story. Job well done! Thank you for posting these videos. God Bless you!
Thank you for sharing.
One of my favorite episodes. I enjoy when a show includes historic events. Thank you.
The Waltons was such a great quality show. That’s why it will always remain a classic!
So true.
I so enjoy what you're doing honoring Mr.Earl Hamner with such class! You're a Class Act Miss Judy!
That’s when I really started to appreciate history all during watching the Walton’s. Thank you 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
This was one of my favorite episodes. Love the Waltons.
Thank you Judy, for sharing this episodes "behind the scenes". People who weren't there during that time, and only recalling old stories told, never knew the personal impact something that that had. My father was in the Navy at that time, and he told us.."I hope you never have to go through something like we did." Now, this generation has gone through it. I recall where I was on 9/11, just as I heard my relatives said. Thank you for bringing the raw emotion of that tragic history to your character. You did very very well lady.
Thank you for sharing.
I was tearing up as you talked about this episode. This is our American history, and to think about the American patriots who fought so bravely in service to our country makes me feel so grateful. I pray that they will continue to be shown honor.
Well said.
I am so glad that you can understand and see why this episode means so much to your fans.
Everytime I've watched this episode I cry. Thinking about the emotion people felt and the sense of loss, shock and dismay. I love the Walton's shows. Wholesome shows like this don't exist anymore for families. Showing what true family and togetherness is!
Thanks so much. Definitely an intense episode.
I remember being in tears the first time this was broadcast. Remembering this episode today brought tears to my eyes, again.
Ahh, thanks.
My mother remembered sitting around the radio with her 8 siblings and parents. He mothers brothers (twins) where plane gunners . They both survived the attack. I never knew this till I watched that episode with my mother the night it was aired. She said it was the exact emotions she remembered. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness... what a night that must have been for her.
When The Waltons first premiered in 1972, my mother, perhaps inspired by the network publicity ads for the show, told me "Sit down and watch this. You'll like it." So I watched the first episode about the deaf girl and Elizabeth locked in the trunk. For the next nine years I tried to never miss an episode! I still have the TV Guide issue which had a special promo ad for "Day of Infamy!" Thanks Judy for sharing your memories and personal insights of the show!
Oh wow... thank you for watching!
This was one my favorite episode, along with the episode of President Kennedy was shot as I can remember this one as a young child in grade 5 and still can remember so well .
Love y’all
This one moved me...to imagine people waiting so long for word just as you said. Technology today is amazing and many times I’ve wished to live in those times..then you think about how difficult communication could be. I can completely imagine how acting these roles would definitely affect you all. You absolutely should be proud Judy...it was a big part of history for us viewers experiencing The Walton’s dealing with this tragedy. ❤️
Yes, amazing to think of the changes due to technology.