Channel Title: Judy Norton Channel Description: I played Mary Ellen Walton on THE WALTONS. Welcome to my YouTube Channel. I share Behind the Scenes of The Waltons and other aspects of my life during and after my years on the show. My goal is to inspire creativity and encourage positivity. I believe in empowering others and encouraging them to reach for their dreams and live a happy and successful life. ABOUT JUDY NORTON An acclaimed actor, writer, director and singer and producer for film, television and theatre, she starred for 9 years on the award winning television series THE WALTONS which won Emmy, Golden Globes and People’s Choice awards. A sports enthusiast, she rides and jumps horses. and holds 2 world records in skydiving, has competed in Battle of the Network Stars, Circus of the Stars in sky-diving, flying trapeze and wing-walking. She trained with roller derby teams, and ran a marathon and triathlon. <video> The Waltons - The Boosters episode - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - The Boosters. Ben (Eric Scott) gets the idea to build an Auto Court by Godsey's Store. John (Ralph Waite) is not in favor of the idea. The townspeople come together to try to make it happen. Yancy (Robert Donner) gets his barber's license. I share various thoughts and information about the filming of this episode from Season 7. #thewaltons #judynorton #RalphWaite https://youtu.be/0iqwvttOIn4 </video> <video> The Waltons - Ask Judy #107 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - Ask Judy as I answer questions about Kami's "moving braids". Using and hiding body mic on stage and screen. Is there more than one recipe room? What about the secret room they found? #thewaltons #askjudynorton #kamicotler #theBaldwinSistersRecipe https://youtu.be/0KqRl5z7y8U </video> <video> The Waltons - The Burden episode - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - The Burden - Jim Bob (David Harper) nearly dies when his car collapses on him, prompting him to embrace a calling as a minister. John (Ralph Waite) urges him to take some time with his decision, while Grandma (Ellen Corby) is proud of his choice. Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) collects bugs for a school class causing conflict with Erin (Mary McDonough) by keeping them in their shared bedroom. In this episode I look back at various aspects of the filming and the storyline. #thewaltons #judynorton #ralphwaite #davidharper https://youtu.be/buIndLRT7RU </video> <video> The Waltons - Ask Judy #104 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - Ask Judy - I answer questions about the availability of signed Walton family photos. Characters changing in later seasons - how the grown children's lives seemed more conflicted than John and Olivia's. Doing game shows and details about those. These and more. #thewaltons #askjudynorton #waltonfamilyphotos https://youtu.be/dPzgc5jy-D4 </video> <video> The Waltons - Memories From The Homecoming - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Homecoming Christmas TV movie that led the way to The Waltons series. Judy Norton (Mary Ellen Walton) shares memories of filming in Jackson Hole, WY and at CBS studios in Hollywood. The sets at the studio, the real house and barn in WY and how it all tied together. The special moments riding in the sleigh, having Edgar Bergen put on a show for us. Snowball fights, snowman building and the first rumors of the series to come. #thewaltons #thehomecoming #JudyNorton #johnboywalton https://youtu.be/Egc1D2bmPkM </video> <video> The Waltons - Christmas Parties & Bloopers - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - cast & crew Christmas Party. We'd show a Walton blooper reel of planned and unplanned gags while filming. I talk about what a few of these were. Also - some of the bloopers from my own filming of Behind the Scenes of The Waltons segments here on YouTube. #thewaltons #waltonsbloopers #judynorton #merrychristmas https://youtu.be/FeCSiAHvwQ0 </video> <video> The Waltons - Ask Judy #106 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - Ask Judy. I answer questions about how I came to start this YouTube Channel, and fallout from Beulah Bondi about The Conflict table read that was cancelled. Interacting with other TV families and meetings with casts from other shows. These and more in this segment. #thewaltons #askjudynorton #BeulahBondi https://youtu.be/J4ufqyAsXIk </video> <video> The Waltons - Ask Judy #109 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - Ask Judy Norton. More viewer questions and observations about characters, sets, episodes and the differences in filming and equipment in the 1970’s vs today. Contradictions between episodes and what viewers can see today that they couldn’t see before. Missing and multipurpose bedrooms, and bedrooms and characters moving around in them. #thewaltons #askjudynorton #Waltonhouse https://youtu.be/LAPm0fp4JVY </video> <video> The Waltons - Dierdre Lenihan part 3 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - Guest Deirdre Lenihan (Daisy Garner - The Marathon, The Achievement, The Return, The Revelation, The Moonshiner, The Obsession) Deirdre shares about her life, her family after stepping away from acting. #thewaltons #judynorton #DeirdreLenihan https://youtu.be/lXN9Ybzz9x8 </video> <video> The Waltons - Ask Judy #108 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - Ask Judy More bloopers of wardrobe errors, moving door handles and porch lights. How the exterior and interior sets were mismatched. Working with the period vehicles and more. #thewaltons #askjudynorton #waltonbloopers https://youtu.be/L_Vnywk8iXg </video> <video> Ralph & Judy Discuss Stories From Hollywood Part 3 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions Stories from Hollywood with director Ralph Senensky (The Waltons, Star Trek) and Judy Norton (Mary Ellen Walton) Ralph shares his approach to comedy vs drama as a director. They talk about actors who were great at both including John Ritter and Richard Thomas. Ralph shares a humorous story from early Hollywood about Waltons guest star Adrienne Marden (Mrs. Breckenridge - The Cradle, The Ring, The Choice, The Secret) #thewaltons #storiesfromhollywood #ralphsenensky #judynorton https://youtu.be/mCxaju6rlEI </video> <video> The Waltons - The Conscience episode - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - The Conscience Jason (Jon Walmsley) struggles with joining the army or becoming a conscientious objector. Family members are split on their feelings with John (Ralph Waite) and Ben (Eric Scott) believing Jason will regret his decision if he doesn't serve, while Olivia (Michael Learned) and Mary Ellen (Judy Norton) want him safely away from the dangers of war and to follow his own beliefs. In this behind the scenes video I share thoughts and details about this episode from Season 7. #thewaltons #judynorton #jonwalmsley https://youtu.be/OtKQWkt-Eck </video> <video> The Waltons - Ask Judy #105 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - Ask Judy - Bloopers, mistakes in continuity, and other fun things, as I look into some of these "errors" viewers caught in different episodes. Hair changes within sequences, moving doorknobs, face smudges changing... these and more. #thewaltons #askjudynorton #waltonbloopers https://youtu.be/RYjVWyCpc9s </video> <video> The Waltons - New Year 2025 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions The Waltons - Happy New Year 2025! I share a look back at 2024. My travels including Waltons in Waco, TX, Vancouver, Canada and London. Also about my YouTube Channel. Plus a look ahead to the the New Year. #thewaltons #happynewyear #newyear2025 #judynorton https://youtu.be/x7JnKtWCUlI </video> <video> Silent Night - behind the scenes with Judy Norton Description: www.judynorton.com www.facebook.com/judynortonproductions Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone. Judy Norton shares an impromptu live rendition of the Christmas classic song: Silent Night. #SilentNight #JudyNorton #thewaltons #merrychristmas #happyholidays https://youtu.be/xyjApEy3wqU </video>

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I played Mary Ellen Walton on THE WALTONS. Welcome to my YouTube Channel. I share Behind the Scenes of The Waltons and other aspects of my life during and after my years on the show.

My goal is to inspire creativity and encourage positivity. I believe in empowering others and encouraging them to reach for their dreams and live a happy and successful life.

ABOUT JUDY NORTON

An acclaimed actor, writer, director and singer and producer for film, television and theatre, she starred for 9 years on the award winning television series THE WALTONS which won Emmy, Golden Globes and People’s Choice awards.

A sports enthusiast, she rides and jumps horses. and holds 2 world records in skydiving, has competed in Battle of the Network Stars, Circus of the Stars in sky-diving, flying trapeze and wing-walking. She trained with roller derby teams, and ran a marathon and triathlon.

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