The Waltons - Ask Judy #94 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton
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The Waltons - life away from work - what was my real life like? What sort of activities did I do? How was my life normal or not? Going to a High School Prom. Training with a Roller Derby team. Riding bikes to meet up with Eric Scott (Ben Walton) My Walton siblings becoming my lifelong friends. Participating in various Celebrity Events. Awards shows, tennis tournaments, Battle of the Network Stars, Circus of the Stars, Off Road Jeep racing, harness racing at Hollywood Park and more in this segment of Ask Judy.
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• The Waltons - Ask Judy...
If there was ever a celebrity who was a model for finding a healthy balance between a professional and a personal life, you would be at or near the top of the list. It's not a wonder fans and your peers have such respect and admiration for you. No doubt you made Earl Hamner proud for representing his family in such a positive manner.
@@shyman99 I love Judy. All of them really. She is my favorite. I love the Walton’s getting ready to watch again
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@@louisehorn8983 Mine also, she's so how to say "didn't let it go to her head" . Well I like em all too but she's so IDK it sounds strange but almost like a sister to me, I grew up with watching her and all of them..........
Somewhere out there is an older gentleman that has a great memory of going to his senior prom with a TV Star ❤. Thanks for sharing, Judy.
Thanks for giving us more insight of your personal life during those years while filming the Walton's. Seems like you had a relatively normal life while not filming. Seemed like you were very busy and active. It kept you out of trouble and made you the person you are today! 🙂
Judy looking absolutely Gorgeous this morning as always!!!
She is hot!
I love remembering things from my childhood and teen years.
Great story
Great segment Judy. You’re the kind of person that everyone would love to have as a neighbor. Thoughtful, sweet and very kind. I admire your down to earth kind of person. Please don’t ever change. 👍🏻
Always enjoyed watching you compete on “Battle of the Network Stars.” You seemed to be a natural athlete in anything you tried.
Nice segment helps us viewers at home to see that our television personalitys and stars are not much different then themselves. Your involvement in the entertainment world has given you some extraordinary adventures, and hopefully still is. You will always be the one and only original Mary Ellen. Im sure there will be many more Mary Ellens to follow in the future. That's just one part of your legacy, your not done yet! : )
Morning Judy.
The Walton’s come back on
Thank you Judy for sharing a few things about yourself. You sure were busy back then taking part in so many activities. This was a very interesting segment. Best wishes to you as always from your waltonian fan in a sunny and warm England😉
Lovely episode! You're so multi-talented Judy it's fun hearing about all your exploits on and off the screen!
Thanks for sharing Judy, enjoyed the prom story and other looks back at your career. And you look better than ever today! 🎉😊
Very sweet Prom story!
Great segment Judy! I really liked the story you told about going to see the musical Camelot which spurred your interest in musical theater! And what a bonus going to the prom with the star 🌟!!
Hi Judy
So refreshing to walk down memory lane with you.
Your love of the arts is evident in your posts as well as your professional talent.
Hope you make another music CD in the future. It’s a lot of work I know.
Thanks for sharing the more private aspects of your life. You are very genuine and down to earth. It shows that you lived a normal life. I love your prom story! Thanks for being so nice to us fans!
Hi Judy. Thank you so much for sharing some of your personal life with us. It sounds amazing!🎉❤
Wow, Judy! You really are a pro! 😍❤
It's nice to see that you stayed grounded, never forget your roots, never forget where you came from and keep on doing what you're doing. 👍
Another great segment with questions and answers, thank you Judy I remember about the prom when I went to mine with my girlfriend who's now my wife😊❤
@gusakel That's so sweet. 🩷💐
Enjoyed this one alot! Ty for your efforts Judy! A great view, Luv&Peace 💛✌️💫
Hi Judy this ask Judy questions was so nice to hear about
What a FUN and sweet prom story!!!!! Thanks for sharing. What a good Monday tale!
For a second, I thought it read, something other than "prom." 😯
@JudyNortan thank you for sharing your life always great to hear your story ..
I am glad that you were able to go to a prom, even though it was not your own. Good memories.
Sounds Like You Have A Fun Life Between Being A Regular Person And Getting To Be An Actor Getting To Met Famous Actors!
Hi Judy, what a great story about the prom. Thanks for sharing this episode of Ask Judy.
Another great segment with questions and answers judy
I was raised in a large family of 13 on various farms in Southeastern Ohio and later in West Virginia. I was also raised in a very strict Christian family, where dancing was considered sinful. I was very bashful in high school and never had a girlfriend or even a girl friend until my adult life. Since my family moved from Ohio to West Virginia during my senior year, I was part of two high schools and two senior classes. I never went to a prom; junior or senior. I was just too bashful to even talk to a girl, let alone ask one to a prom. Since I didn't dance, I wouldn't have been comfortable there anyway. After graduating, I enlisted in the Marine Corps and was stationed in California, where I met the first lady who even paid much attention to me. I was already 21 years old by that time. I ended up marrying her and bringing her back here to West Virginia. We have a son who is now a journalist and 42 years old. I wish I could have been a little more outgoing, but it wasn't to be.
There's nothing wrong with being a late bloomer, I'm sure you caught up fast... and with less drama...bless you and family
Good Mornings, Judy Norton! Seeing your pictures of you riding horses reminds me of the episode of where Erin and Mary Ellen raced on a bet against employees' at the plant. The one where you rode and ran. 👍
I just watched this episode today. It was called "The Wager" from season 8. It appeared to be a very physical demanding show to make.
Thank you Judy for letting us know more about yourself as a person. Have a great week!
Question Judy: In season 7 Olivia tested positive for tuberculosis. She entered a sanatorium in Arizona. What was the reason for this ? Michael Learned did return in season 8.
I think it was part of her exit plan....
Like Your Videos Very Nice Story Telling.
Hi Judy THE Waltons Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖💖💖
Judy, you are so down-to-earth and so genuine!🥰 You definitely have not let fame "go to your head," - it is easy to tell that you ARE really grateful for everything your career has brought you. I love that you get totally invested in all you are involved in, whether it's roller derby (!) or more importantly, your friendships. Thanks for sharing the answers to these questions with us - love the prom story, by the way!❤
Now, you’ll have to ask Mary if she remembers the prom story and Lancelot? The funny thing is you mentioning the name Lancelot because my favorite episode of The Waltons is Erin & the deer, Lance. Of course, this has nothing to do with me having the hots for Mary McDonough and/or Erin. LOL!!! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for reflecting with us Judy!
It seems you had a balanced growing up. A fairly normal childhood with some of the perks of the Hollywood lifestyle but not in excess. That's good. Makes you stay grounded.
Just loved this video (as per usual hee--hee). I love hearing you tell about your life outside of the Waltons! Really loved your "prom" story - your so cute hee-hee :)
Hi judy on the run and ride race on the show you was so good on the horse i knew you must have rode a horse before that great job.
Judy you rock. Me and wife going to Frasier park on our way to LA next week for in state vacation. I'm guessing film locations will be tough to find, but first time there, so looking forward to the natural beauty, will look for James Robert's airplane, lol.
Hi Judy
I’m back, I’ve been though open heart surgery pneumonia all kinds of sickness. But I’m much much better now. Came right back to watch you. I’ve missed a lot of
That’s your appeal to most of us, you are just a “normal” person, your kindness and generous heart shines through. I especially like how much you love your Walton family. Mary
AWe, it sounds like you were blessed abundantly. You made everyone proud.❤
Hello Judy, thank you for another great segment of Ask Judy! I think it was wonderful that you were able to go to the prom. Do you have pictures of that evening with the dress your Mom helped you to make? Would love to see it. Have a great week, and thank you again!! Kathy 🥰
Love that picture of you on the Jeep!❤
Really nice hearing your growing times…I jumped horses at 15 as well. Horses❤ always gave me strength.
When I was a Lions Club member, We were in charge of maintaining the gates on the Portage County Charity Horse Show Events that were held at Sun Beau Valley Farms in Ravenna Township Ohio. Unsure if you or your horses participated in that event before or not.
what projects are you currently working on? interested in? will you ever do another series? what about the other 'Walron's' kids?
Hi Judy, last week my wife and I were in California and got to go to Warner brothers studio. It was very exciting to see how movies and tv shows are made! We saw the church/ school that was on the Walton’s! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, I enjoy it very much! Ken
Judy; you were the ‘Wonder Woman ’ of your time! Besides being the prom girl you were jumping horses, you were a flyer on a trapeze (Tony Curtis played one in a movie with Burt Lancaster, did you ever meet either of them? ), tennis - is there any names you could drop here about that? A gamer against other show participants, softball - for some reason I immediately thought of ‘The Catcher In The Rye’, and of course your theatre live shows, that takes no small amount of courage to step out on a stage in front of an audience, and I like that one a lot as it was at one of them that I met you and you autographed my credit card slip. I doubt many of your fans can say that! Would be thrilled to meet you again now 😚 As always I love to see you in different uh… outfits? Costumes? Uniforms maybe? 😇
Those are great photos of you riding and jumping horses! Where are your prom photos? Of course we want to see the dress you sewed! 😊Sir Lancelot no less! Fun! Isn't it true how the first live theater production you see stays with you all your life? Our Girl Scout troop went to a dress rehearsal of a local college theater: Finian's Rainbow. Of course, I was obsessed after that. I wanted to sing lead parts. Unfortunately, I'm a hopeless alto! Haha! There's nothing like live theater! Do you still roller skate? Those Roller Derbys look dangerous! Roller Skates seem to have a mind of their own whereas ice skates seem easier to control, at least to me. I'm not very good at either. Haha! It sounds like you had a lovely childhood and it's remarkable of The Walton's that you all seem genuinely appreciative of your life, your family, your opportunities etc and maybe that's partly why not only is the show loved, but you all as individuals are loved! I happened to catch on Pinterest a clip from To Tell the Truth game show of Earl and Richard!! It was so great! I tried to send the link, but a different show sent. Idk how to find the clip. Maybe someone here can! Both Earl and RT were adorable and elegant! Have a great week Judy and Walton's everywhere!❤
I would have Loved to see that Prom pic of you and your friend at his prom. Looking forward to your next segment. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥
Good day Judy, always informative and educational in a lighthearted way. Have a question for you. Past or present, your favorite TV and/or film stars? Thanks Judy
I really liked Richard Thomas as John Boy and i also liked his replacement
Robert Wightman but I'm sure it was difficult for Robert to step in to the
iconic character John Boy but I really think he did a good job though in
the role until the series went off the air, have a great week and Thank You.
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Yea, tough act to follow for Robert...
Thanks for sharing this! Loved your prom story!
Judy,I love your singing as well. This is a question: Did you ever want an opportunity to be able to sing in a scene of The Waltons? What is your preference,singing as a solo artist, or in combination with a character, such as in a musical, in a team along with other actors? I always have respect for artists in musicals,you have to deliver your lines well,as well as be good at singing,which also brings the character to life.
Barry Livingston from "My Three Sons" has said they would get 12-15 scripts at a time that they had to learn because of Fred MacMurray's shooting schedule. Did you have to learn multiple scripts at time or did you basically work on a "week-to-week" schedule? I can't imagine having to work multiple episodes at a time.
Judy, I think the reason that you had a balanced childhood was the example that your parents set for you and the guidance that you received from your co workers on The Waltons. I would like to see a segment to see what goes into producing your podcast. For example, how do you get guests, what permission do you need to show clips etc.I hope that you have a wonderful day.
Very nice video
You're my age..you look great. Of course we never age we just get better.
Hi Judy, sounds like you had a very good childhood and teenage years, with lots of fun memories. I had a special childhood also, mostly because I had an amazing mother, growing up in a beautiful neighborhood in Illinois. Then, right before I turned 13, my dad moved us to Southern California, Mission Viejo in Orange County, and that was a really nice area, but what a change from the Midwest!!! Sunshine every day and everyone was blonde and tan, lol. This was in the 70’s.
Did you have any extensive equestrian training prior to or during The Waltons? You handle the horses very well when you were in the horse race and when you were a rural nurse.
Hi Judy, I’ve always wondered if the budgets for each episode was the same? It seems like some episodes were more expensive than others, particularly if filmed on location like at Frazier Park or if the studio needed to rent special props like a Ferris wheel. Thanks.
Hi Judy my wife just found your you tube channel we have just watched the car episode with Johns blue car. We watch it in German language in Switzerland. Great idea with this behind the scenes channel. Thank you for this and the Walton's
Have a lovely day Martin
Welcome to our family!
You should post your prom pic❤❤
Is that Jim Henson at 6:27?
I had a surreal experience recently, a friend of mine told me that his cousin was Elle Macpherson. Now this friend is to be honest pretty homely. My point is the it was an example that celebrities have normal lives.
i did like the waltons on family feud.
I love horses but I wish I was brave enough to ride. To me to sit on a horse I was too high up and afraid I'd fall off. Roller Skating I learned when I was 6 and skated every weekend until 28 yo. Then I fell on the rink and fx my pelvis. Lol
My wife and I love your channel. Question for you. When filming the movie theater scenes, were they shot in one of the screenng room theaters on the lot or one of the sound stages?
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Great Video Judy👍 Tks❤
Hi Judy. Thank you so much for your wonderful channel so that we can enjoy The Waltons ,as well as all the other fascinating information, behind the scenes, that you share with us,fans. This is a question from Tamara from The Netherlands.
I can remember from my experience as an extra in this film that I did way back in the 80s,that there was an incredible amount of waiting time for the extras. Some people read books to pass the time and others talked to one another. So my question is,what do actors do to pass the waiting time? I guess off the set,actors read,converse and perhaps,now, also use their cell phones to google or text,tel,etc.? Or would this be considered too distracting,in case an actor could be called upon to film his/her part in the scene,or to be called upon, suddenly,to do a scene (or part of a scene) that the director has made a last minute change to?
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Hi Judy. How were night scenes filmed? Where any scenes actually filmed at night? I have noticed that in some scenes, it is only dark in certain areas where the actors are, and what looks like sunlight in other areas of the same frame. Thank you, Doreen
Do you ever talk with Melissa Gilbert? I wish she would do what you're doing and tell us about Little House. 😊
Very curious - is that bamboo real? Are you a big into houseplants? And if it's real, how do you keep it growing? Also, the little copper birdhouse is kinda cool. Thanks for this show. Hope all is going well.
@jd-gp3nf ~😊 I wondered the same? 🪴
Little house has taken over the Walton time slot for the whole week This is not good
Hi its cause its there 50th anniversary on the little house hallmark has done the same with the waltons some of the actors from the waltons also played on little house and the tv show emergency.
Thanks for the update
Judy was wondering if you ever were jealous of another cast member because they got a part that you wanted or they got more lines than you did etc? If so how did you handle it?
I remember the picture you showed of you in your roller skates when you did that promotion. The film Shakespeare in Love shows what early theatre productions are like but they must still be similar to what you have done. If TV and film ever come to an end i think things will go back to those kind of productions. Never been to a theatre production. In tennis news...novak has hinted that he will retire soon. He's won everything and wants to spend time with his family. I would like to live in the beautiful Herefordshire Castle Eastnor...that kind of thing, majestic staircases, but I also like certain Palm Springs houses...very different from the Walton house...but I would need the Walton Mill to help build them....and tennis courts, and other things....
Could u please talk about meri Earle what she was like. She is a true inspiration
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Hi all the waltons should return back to hallmark channel next week or the week after there showing little house cause its there 50th anniversary i saw about it on metv.
Who were the biggest Sports fans on the cast? Any Football chatter on Mondays?
Thanks Judy. I have a question about your siblings. Do you have any? Were any of them interested in the business and did you get along with them since you may have had more attention than them?
Judy: When did the shooting (filming) season begin and end?
Judy how old were yoy when you started the waltons im guessing 14 loved your q and a video
Did you ever get in big trouble or forget about your curfew?! My father told me about when he was growing up during that time period, there was a street light and if you are not back at home when it comes off, then your in big trouble. It was different for some others, the parents had to call them or they had a dinner bell or something ?! They even made noise to know it was their parents, like whistling or something.
Good morning Judy, can you just tell us a little something about Ralph Waite and Will Geer. Any similarities between the two or were they totally different from each other?
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When they did a Walton Thanksgiving in 1993 and a Walton’s Easter in 1997, Mary Ellen’s kids looked older in the Thanksgiving movie and alot younger in the Easter movie. I was just wondering why they did it that way 😊
Were you like an athletic, artsy, bohemian, flower child or something, especially during the time period or were you just yourself. Growing up you have specific people you hanged out with, they said it’s usually common stereotypes like the jocks, cheerleaders, nerds, brainiacs, stoners, preppies, the cook kids, band geeks and artsy kids. In the 70s-80s, they said the stereotypes like the Valley Girl, The Outcast, and so much more sterey were becoming more common and well known. Also back then, kids were starting to be more expressive with everything and some styles and cultures were considered “inappropriate”. Did you wear platforms, Avaitor glasses, and other styles during that time ?! Also, they said parents barely watched their kids or they would often go over to a friends house and spend majority of the time their. People said that’s how it was back then, a parent or couple watching other peoples children and their homes becoming the kids homes!!
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Hi Judy. I grew up watching The Walton's and I watched the reunion TV movies. Do you have a favorite reunion TV movie?
Do you ever took up Ballet or tap dancing Judy?
Hi Judy,Just love your channel with it's variation in topics,guest appearances,etc.
These are two questions from Tamara from The Netherlands.
Is there a limit as to how many takes a director can do to perfect a scene,and does it vary if it is on a television show,like The Waltons for example,or on a film? And the second part of my question is: do you remember of any instances when there were so many takes done,that the actors on the set,started to get silly or tired from the exhausting shooting? Either on The Waltons, or any other show you have done?
Maybe you answered this question before,but how did the filming crew deal with reflective props such as mirrors,cabinet doors, picture frame glass,or glossy car exteriors to name a few. On some programs I have watched I have seen camera reflections in mirrors, and china cabinets.I have even seen shadows of equipment on walls I haven't noticed anything like that on The Walton's,but I have on other tv shows and movies.I bet that can be a bit complicated, especially on scenes when someone is looking in a mirror.