Oh this episode touched me…as a woman of colour I could relate.When I originally watched the episode it hurt to watch but at 75 I have a different view. It doesn’t hurt to watch but it’s hard to believe this is still an issue. I spent decades in human resources and of course where I had control I provided opportunities based on qualifications and value add….however it was sometimes a real struggle. Again Earl Hamner didn’t shy away from controversy. Thanks Judy…I need to find a better way to express my gratitude for this channel…it’s a gift.
Hi Donna. It's impossible to not be emotionally moved by The Illusion. Every time I watch this episode, enormously brilliant and compassionate as it is, I am deeply touched each time; One of the many reasons why The Waltons is so well-received and loved. Earl Hamner and John McGreevey's Screenplay with Walter Alzmann's direction so powerful and moving, definitely one of my favorites. And Judy's gift, priceless. ❤
These episodes are richer with you giving us your perspectives and recollections. Hearing you discuss the behind the scenes details gives the episodes an extra dimension. No one can tell it better than the ones that were there. It must seem like another lifetime ago as you dive into these episodes remembering things you may have not thought about in years. Especially when it comes to all your friends and coworkers who have passed along the way. You're doing us all a great service, no doubt a labor of love. : )
I always enjoyed Lewis Arquette as JD Pickett, because he created a lot of great storylines. That was smart to babysit the babies and create a relationship with them. Always loved Ralph Waite with the kids.
Miss Pringle married actor Teddy Wilson (Hawthorne on 2 early episodes of The Waltons) in 1980 to his early death in 1991 and had two children with him!!! She is still with us and would make a great "special guest" for you, Judy!!!
I really thought that Lewis Arquette was a great comic actor he was son of comedian/actor Cliff Arquette and the father of the Arquette siblings and i liked seeing his recurring role as J.D. Pickett on the show and this was another great episode of the Walton's as well as seeing Todd Bridges again Thank You Judy have a great Thursday.🇺🇲📺🇺🇲
I always enjoyed the performances of Joan Pringle, she was the assistant principal in The White Shadow for two seasons and the principal in the last season She also co starred with Lynn in the television soap "Generations".This was a compelling episodes about the changing role of women in the workplace. Have a wonderful weekend.
I love hearing about how episodes are shot, and the background events in your videos. Always happy to get a notification from you, thank you so much :)
My first job was working for a husband and wife who had fled Germany in or before World War 2. Elsa Von Shank was her name. The Vermont Toy Company. She made these beautiful little Christmas ornaments. I made stuffed toys. I made $2.35 an hour, in the mid 70s so wages had'nt gone up much since the 1940s.
As this was before you had your own child, it sounds like it was a new experience that required your best attitude. I’ve raised 3 children of mine, helped my brother with his 4 daughters, and I have 2 gorgeous granddaughters 5 and 7 who are the focus of my heart now. No more off comments to give you pause, so sorry Judy. The integration of blacks in the military has been a long difficult process in America, and continues even today. As always, The Waltons took on troublesome matters and brought it to the their viewing audience. 😇
Working with infants and toddlers is always challenging. Even in life they can be a handful :). I love that the show addressed issues like integration in the military.
@judynorton2598 ; - Thank your dearly Miss Judy. Today is a great day to look at what little family pics I do have. So let's see there's just a few everybody else can take a flying leap
@judynorton2598 hi 👋 hope your having a blast. Wish I was skinny again, cuz I could climb trees today, like I use too climb and hang upside down to try and get tall. And stretch. But oh well if I did that now, out in our field, I would meet brave Snakes, & my husband told me, them snakes would try to bite me, and that they would he said they would try to squeeze me to death. He told me we 😆 have 10 foot long RAT Snakes 🫢 😳 run for your dear life. Anyway have a great day love your videos 😊
Hey Judy,! Just wanted to say that I have watched the Walton's since I was born (haha!)and still do whenever I can find it ?!!! ,the whole cast is just beyond superb! Especially my all time favorite Mr David Harper , please give him a big kiss and hug from me , Angela Reveles,I truly love him !!!❤️
This was a memorable episode, in many ways. I enjoy how you relate the threads of the storylines and give us more context. Also interesting to hear about the marks and the challenges of working with babies and animals. Great job Judy ❤
More very smart, admirable writing, acting & directing. Always impressed with how well the writing here tied in serious issues, treated them seriously & realistically, showed their endurance and impacts on multiple relationships, including within families. Great tableau photo too, Judy, that you &/or your editor chose for your video! Esther’s straight back, Erin & J.D.. (And more testament to director’s framing & actors’ capturing.) The kids & candy & staying with you had me smiling. No wonder they would reach for you! Though also eventually Michael & Ralph & Kami, at least. I might look for candy smudges on faces, now, if not on uniforms. :) Always a joy here & heartwarming. Thank you!
@ Wow, you’re replying even to week+ past comments. Not expected (by me). I hope you’ll allow yourself to at least reduce your number of personal replies as you deem needed. All the more because your subscribers keep growing! Your care here is evident & abounding, personal replies or not! I’d bet the majority also want YOU sustained more than any expectation of personal replies. 🐥 ok, jumping off Soapbox! 🙏🏽 💚
This was another favorite episode of mine. Good luck tonight, and I'm sorry for the loss of Fernando right before the World Series, too. But maybe he'll bring some of that baseball magic ⚾️🎩 to the Dodgers! Take care 🙂
Another great episode. In "The Scholar" Verdie's daughter is referred to as Sarah. So Verdie had this daughter prior to marrying Harley and becoming Jody's Mother and also taking in Josh in "The Stray." I think Joan Pringle was an excellent choice for this role. She came across as well educated but embittered by treatment she'd received. I also love how racial issues are portrayed per the time period. Lynn Hamilton was wonderful as always and Lewis Arquette was well cast in the recurring role of J. D. Pickett.
LOL, now I will be looking for pink'ish drool on the white nurses uniform! Anyway, I always felt the twins seemed very comfortable with you so it definitely worked. Love this behind the scenes stuff. Thank you!
Thankyou Judy for sharing behind the scenes with Erin and DJ.He was tough with Erin.I did love this episode.He eventually seemed to get along with Maryellen and Erin.
Good morning, Judy. Once again, a wonderful behind-the-scenes episode. You are very thorough in your explanations and make it seem like I'm actually watching the show. I love how the Waltons did not shy away from real-life issues. Keep up the great job!❤
This episode highlighted a lot of issues concerning the lack of integration of non white people and what was expected of them. Glad that at least on Waltons Mountain things were better or always changed for the better. That JD Picket was a right funny character. Thank you Judy for casting light on this episode and its filming. Best wishes to you as always from your waltonian superfan in a mild England😉
Hi DarkVader 😁😁 I love the Illusion Episode! And I'm catching up on Judy's episodes at the same time. I always appreciate your take on significant issues highlighted in many if not all of The Waltons. Waltons Mountain was indeed a safe landing during very difficult social, political and economic times. And the performances needless to reiterate, just Amazing!! Happy Halloween DarkVader (do you celebrate this in mild England?) 🤩🤩
@@LisaLisa-2023 Hi Lisa Lisa, wondered where you were these past few weeks☺️. Yes we do celebrate Halloween but not on the scale its celebrated in USA. This year apparently, it falls on the same day as the Hindu festival of Diwali which celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The show covered so many issues still prevalent today and the answers to those issues are still the same as in the show. The Waltons will always be in my heart😁
@@darkvader7231 Hi DarkVader, I hope the family are all doing well ☺☺ Yes I have missed quite a few weeks on our favorite (Judy's) Channel. And haven't been online (RUclips) as much. I do miss hanging out here, reading and commenting and seeing old friends 😃It always makes me smile when I see the activity here. I'm still coping with Long Covid and I'm always concerned about my son, Jonathan. I remember your sage advice several months back. I've never forgotten. Thank you. We have Diwali here too, You would think I would know what this holiday means, but I didn't until I read your post. Oct 31st is Halloween and Nov 1 is Diwali - very close! DarkVader, The Illusion makes me cry each time I've seen it. With age, I find myself more tearful and sensitive to human plight. And this is definitely one of the TOP top favorites. I remember we have similar list. 😁 So good talking to you. Im going to the next segment soon. All the best Darkvader.
@@darkvader7231 Hi DarkVader 😁 Always great to hear from you! I hope The Family is well. DarkVader, I had responded yesterday late night, and when I came back to check, it apparently vanished. sigh. I will reiterate for the record LOL. We have Diwali here on Nov 1 and Halloween on Oct 31st. Close to England's. Im still rather puzzled why my post to you was erased? I kept it all within respectable boundaries. Odd. DarkVader, The Illusion is another one of my favorites, The list is getting closer to 220. 😄😄 This one, in particular, is a m a z i n g. The performances of Joan Pringle and Lynn Hamilton made me tearful. No surprise. but always as you mentioned, in our hearts. PS Im catching up with Judy's shows from most recent to last viewed. 🤠👍
@@LisaLisa-2023 I think youtube does erase comments randomly as I've had mine go astray many times. Hope you and yours are well and it is nice to hear from you. I could never list my favourite episodes as they all are very dear to me but as a rule, I always say that the first 5 seasons are my favourite with the first 1-3 seasons being my absolute favourites as they strike a special chord because the family is still young and innocent in many ways.
A tiger great behind the scenes. I enjoy watching them. It always amazes me how you can remember the characters stage names and their real names. I’d be so confused, but you never forget anything.
Hi Judy.Thank you for another incredibly inspiring episode. This episode,I feel is way ahead of it's time,in a good way,in the hope and non- stereotypical roles it portrays for African Americans and minorities all over the world in a sense. Imagine that way back in the time,it was almost inconceivable that a woman of colour could be overseeing a white men, and yet,we are still discussing this, today, so close to a presidential election,in.which a woman of mixed race might be overseeing an entire nation!! That Esther was hired by J.D. Pickett is a milestone,and in typical the Waltons fashion,was a beautiful,positive, and hopeful ending.And a moment that I also felt so appropriate,was when Verdi touches Esther's shoulder, depicting,not only the love,but also the faith she had in her daughter for realizing her dreams! This could only be done so powerfully,by the phenomenal,Lynn Hamilton!
Loved all the episodes with the babies. Always wondered how well adjusted these babies were on set. JD role was really entertaining and enjoyable. He had a gruff exterior but seemed to have a soft inner. Thanks Judy. Well done!!!
Firstly, Esther's daughter's name was Harriet if my memory serves me correctly. It is funny that we never saw or even heard of her again. It's like she vanished into thin air. Regarding Mike & Marshall Reed, Was Pat the Auntie that you were referring to. John Curtis talks about Pat in one episode, then John replies, 'does she live on the next farm?'. Thanks for this video, SM Au
Yes - Pat was the Aunt I’m sure he was referring to about the pants. :). I do wish Esther had appeared again so we could have seen her success with JD :). But perhaps she was already on to her next series.
Great episode. I had forgotten how much extra talent was packed in this episode. I wish we'd seen some more of Esther and Todd Bridges' Josh. The writing was always great to highlight these issues, but make it realistic, but also that we do see some change for that good ending and showing us things can be better if we open ourselves to it.
Quite a few interesting twists to the story! I recall that Verdie had a daughter (and IIRC wanting to be able to WRITE to her spurred Verdie to seek out John-Boy's help) but I think this would be the only time she'd be depicted.I wonder if Verdie's child might have possibly been named for Grandma? Not only did Verdie appear to have been a friend of the family (and the Waltons were just on the other side of the Pond) but let's not forget that Grandma had been depicted as having been a midwife in the early years so she might have even helped Verdie's child first see the light. Verdie and Esther showed their guts in standing up for themselves against not only J.D. but even Corabeth who seemed rather condescending . .to say the least. Well, at least J.D. DID give Esther a chance but considering that there wouldn't be any further depiction of Esther or her baby daughter, maybe Esther managed to do so well at J.D.'s place that other plants closer to Washington D.C. gave her the chance to be a personnel director and she opted to move there and raise her daughter. Regardless, I liked it when Verdie actually defended the dream the two of them had shared AND the desire in each generation of their family to try to make things better for the next one -including the tiny granddaughter. BTW, about a year after this episode Joan Pringle would marry Theodore Wilson who had played the preacher Hawthorne Dooley on the series having taken over the role originated by Cleavon Little in the pilot movie! Anyway, Miss Pringle and Mr. Wilson would have two children and would stay married until his death in 1991. Perhaps she might be an interesting interview subject not only for her views on her one-episode character but maybe what reflections her late 1st husband may have had about his own time on the show. Also, she DID wind up playing the high school principal in 'The White Shadow'. Thanks for this!
Another great video Judy! 🙂 Thanks for pointing out about the pile of leaves being a mark for helping Jon know where to stop the car. Very interesting!
Good day Judy and thank you for answering my question regarding the applesauce cake recipe by providing the link (you made it look so simple to prepare). I hope to have "some version" of the cake on my Thanksgiving table. I noticed John McGreevey has written a few episodes for the Waltons. A quick search reveals he's written over 20 episodes and he also created the characters of Verdi (yaayyy😊) and Corabeth (booooo... just kidding😊). The Illusion was a good episode. I think the illusions in this episode were JD thinking he can continue to run the plant a certain way and automatically pictured Esther as a cleaner. Esther's illusion was get an education and degree and the world will welcome you with open arms. Would've been better off if she left the states. Another illusion, in my opinion , is Ike's honor roll board Ike meant no harm. Separate races anyway you can was (still, to a degree) the motto. A discriminatory board has no honor.That's an illusion. Kiddos to Verdi.Have a question for you. Hitting the marks. If an actor misses their exact mark could/ should they improvise and continue the scene? Thanks Judy.
Thank you for highlighting the illusions - never crossed my mind. haha, but I love your thoughts on it. As far as marks go, it depends on how far off they are. Sometimes the scene will be stopped if it will be unusable rather than waste film. Good luck with the applesauce cake!!
Hi Judy. You bring such joy to your channel and it is always a treat to watch it. I have two questions. I hope they are not 'dumb' questions. 1) Marks. I recently heard an interview with Nick Meyers (directed Star Trek II and IV) and he commented that when he worked with Ricardo Montabon, his biggest joy was that he hit his marks. He made a huge deal about how joyous he was that he did that. I know marks are important for focus of the camera, but how big a deal are marks? Do directors really lose it if you miss your marks a lot? 2) Smoking. I, for one am very allergic to cigarette smoke and generally hate the smell of smoke (just me). Do actors really smoke on set or is it a prop? If so, are sets really smoky smelling and how to actors - who don't smoke - cope with it? Again, ask Judy segments are fine since I always want to give you content. Thanks again for your time and efforts. Your are so generous with your time and I always appreciate it.
So glad you enjoy these segments. As for marks - they can be quite critical for lighting, and focus and also the framing of the shot. If it’s off then you need to do it again and as I’ve said - time and film are money - so not wasting time and money win you brownie points :). Smoking - since I didn’t smoke and never had to okay a character that smoked - beside Mary Ellen in The Dust Bowl Cousins - I don’t really recall how it was done.
Thank you so much Judy, on the behind-the-scenes perspective of a show I've watched for years. That incite gives me a fresh vision of the episodes, as if I'm seeing them for the first time or from a different angle. THANKS AGAIN!
Joan Pringle was great casting ,Lynn Hamilton always a treat in all her roles. I wish they had showed Esther at least once more . JD was always a great character in all his episodes . It got even better in the episode where Erin wore that hoop skirt
I so enjoy hearing all your comments and especially enjoyed those about the leaves and about filming with babies and animals. What an eagle eye you have, Judy! ❤😂🎉
Hi Judy! Thanks again for a wonderful segment on Walton's Mountain. Just curious about Verdi's background. I thought that when she was introduced, she was single. Then when Harley comes to town with his son, he and Verdi eventually marry. How is it that they now have two sons, Jody and Josh, as well as a daughter Esther?
There was reference in the past about Verdie’s daughter - but it seems her name was Sarah before… not sure if that was forgotten or intentionally changed for some reason. Harley had his son Jody when he came to town and they married. Then they adopted Josh.
What a great story about the "sticky twins" messing your pristine nurse's uniform! 😊I could "hear" a little bit of Mary Ellen's problem-solving, take-charge personality coming through your very smart idea to babysit the twins during off-screen time, making sure they were most comfortable with you! Clever and practical! You mentioned about the pile of leaves being a mark for the driver. It was interesting that David Doremus said he enjoyed driving the cars. I remember you and some of your other guests saying there was no power steering and the doors didn't always work. It fit GW's personality to like driving those old-fashioned cars. I wondered if you recall any episodes that show Verdie's house more? I am always impressed by her decorating. She seemed to be very fond of keeping a lovely home with touches of beauty. That segregation on the local heroes board of honor Ike created was unfortunately a sign of the times. Though, Ike used the respectful language of the time period; he didn't mean anything derogatory. But, Verdi was right. The only way to improve the situation was to just name the local soldiers, sailors, etc with no distinction of race. Verdi was always so elegant and refined. I felt bad for her daughter's unfair experiences. I felt bad for both Esther and Verdi and wanted things to work out for both their dreams. Oh my gosh! If Esther and Erin could handle JD Picket, they could handle anyone indeed! What a character he was! Any idea who created JD and his storylines? Thank you, Judy, for all the care you put into your BTS and Ask Judy! You have created a wonderful resource and compendium of information and human interest stories to last well into the future! Have a lovely Autumn weekend and bless Walton's everywhere! ❤
As an actor you have to get creative to take care of yourself as no one else will care if these challenges hinder your performance. Certainly reflective of the times regarding the segregation. Glad they let Verdie and Esther make small steps forward. As for JD - I imagine a lot of how that character developed going forward had to do with how Lewis chose to play him and then the writers jumped on board and had fun with building JD that way.
One of my favorite episodes, written by my favorite Walton writer, John Mcgreevey. Joan Pringle and Lynn Hamilton should have been Emmy nominated for their powerful performances. Esther: "Only a fool gets back up when they know they are going be knocked down again". Verdie: "Then you come from a long line of fools." Spoken with such strength, determination and dignity. Verdie was referring to the black experience but the message applies to everyone: They can knock you down, but they can't keep you down as long as you keep getting back up. Being African American, Esther's anger was something that reached out from the screen and grabbed me. This episode is a perfect example of what made The Waltons such an outstanding show: Well written, well cast, well acted. The final scene with Olivia and Verdie walking down the road with their grand-babies made clear we are all of one race, the human race. Judy, can you share any memories or insights about John McGreevey? I see that his resume was long and varied, writing dramas as well as comedies such as The Flying Nun and My Three Sons, as well as writing for such people as Doris Day and Andy Williams. The Waltons has made me a fan of his writing. This episode was also nominated for an award by the Writers Guild of America.
Thank you for sharing your perspective on this episode. I did have the pleasure to meet John McGreevey a number of times. One of the few Walton’s writers I did get to meet. He always seemed kind, smart, articulate with a good sense of humor and clearly a wonderful gift for storytelling - like Earl Hamner.
I so loved Lynn Hamilton on the series. Her acting was superb, and she represented a time of struggled for so many Americans, that was nothing more than pigmentation of their skin. She played her character so well and was on so many episodes. To the best of my knowledge I'm not sure but it did seem they never showed her home other than the back entrance. It may have been the actual front entrance in all scenes but I felt it was the back of her home... We did see the inside many times. The time Olivia got her hair zapped by Cora Beth was a scene I'll never forget. When she helped Olivia with a wrap on her hair, stating her family never were passed down the art of hair straightening.
“ the mood “ 1939 Glen Miller That is great work Judy and really very informative. WWll was a huge impetus for production jobs of every description. Many a Rosie the riveter found jobs in aircraft manufacturing. Willow Run a Ford production facility in Michigan was ramped up to produce Consolidated Vultee B - 24 Liberator four engine bomber long range aircraft. Of some 18,000 produced Judy the lone surviving example in airworthiness status is one I got to fly aboard on a sight seeing trip in central Montana. Equipped as she was on mission duty it was an amazing experience. Our tail gunner was in his eighties then never thought he’d ever see one again. His aircraft was shot down over Germany and he spent the rest of the war in a prison camp. In our remembrance fight I was privileged to fly top turret flying those twin fifties over glorious Montana landscapes ❤ Those four Pratt and Whitney’s never skipped a beat purring as kittens to maintain our airspeed. One Liberator every 55 minutes from Ford Willow Run at peak production.
We're almost to the weekend! I have a question: I've wondered because there's 11 sets of twins on my father's side of my family & I was never able to tell the twins that were older than me apart, were you able to tell the twin boys y'all worked with apart?
Hi Judy, thanks for sharing. I was wondering if there’s any significance to the name of Drucilla's Pond. Was the story of Drucilla ever told? I look forward to your next episode and hope you have a great day 😊
Seeing that scene going of Esther going off on Corabeth has always been real, inspiring and relatable. Corabeth came off as acting like she knew everything and was being a little haughty. Her saying “One reads, one knows !!” but, she didn’t experience it though. Esther put in her place quickly !! As a young woman of African descent, it’s a shame that I have to work twice as hard and not show any weakness/emotions. And Olivia’s facial expressions were very good, because she knew Esther was completely right !! 🤎🤎
Hello Judy, Thank you for this well done segment! As a second comment,I just wanted to add that I really respect how you were able to deal with such young toddlers on the set,while not affecting you wonderful acting. As a former early child educator,and also having been a mom,I know how difficult,and impulsive,as well as unpredictable infants and toddlers can be.That certainly says something great about your acting skills,Judy,especially given the fact that you were still young. Did you find this to be challenging at times,or were these toddlers quite calm in their disposition?
Happy Thursday to you, Judy! I enjoyed this episode so much, but I always wondered what ever happened to Verdie's sister, and they never mentioned her other daughter Sarah again, the daughter she went to see for her graduation.. I love how you explain how something as small as a pile of leaves can be used as a marker. Thank you for sharing another great segment. 🥰
So glad you enjoyed this. I think Verdie’s children were another of those things that weren’t kept track of, so slipped through the cracks as far as continuity went.
Oh this episode touched me…as a woman of colour I could relate.When I originally watched the episode it hurt to watch but at 75 I have a different view. It doesn’t hurt to watch but it’s hard to believe this is still an issue. I spent decades in human resources and of course where I had control I provided opportunities based on qualifications and value add….however it was sometimes a real struggle. Again Earl Hamner didn’t shy away from controversy. Thanks Judy…I need to find a better way to express my gratitude for this channel…it’s a gift.
Constructive comment. Thank you.
Hi Donna. It's impossible to not be emotionally moved by The Illusion. Every time I watch this episode, enormously brilliant and compassionate as it is, I am deeply touched each time; One of the many reasons why The Waltons is so well-received and loved. Earl Hamner and John McGreevey's Screenplay with Walter Alzmann's direction so powerful and moving, definitely one of my favorites. And Judy's gift, priceless. ❤
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind comments.
These episodes are richer with you giving us your perspectives and recollections. Hearing you discuss the behind the scenes details gives the episodes an extra dimension. No one can tell it better than the ones that were there. It must seem like another lifetime ago as you dive into these episodes remembering things you may have not thought about in years. Especially when it comes to all your friends and coworkers who have passed along the way. You're doing us all a great service, no doubt a labor of love. : )
Thank you. I really appreciate that.
@judynorton2598 ❤️👍
I always enjoyed Lewis Arquette as JD Pickett, because he created a lot of great storylines. That was smart to babysit the babies and create a relationship with them. Always loved Ralph Waite with the kids.
Glad you enjoyed this.
Love that episode! Also loved how you & Erin got along famously with JD Pickett! Great conflicts! 👍❤️🙂
We had fun with those story lines.
@judynorton2598 Great stuff! 👍❤️🙂
Jd Pickett! My favorite character in the last two seasons. Erin and JD had great chemistry.
JD was a fun addition to the show.
Miss Pringle married actor Teddy Wilson (Hawthorne on 2 early episodes of The Waltons) in 1980 to his early death in 1991 and had two children with him!!! She is still with us and would make a great "special guest" for you, Judy!!!
And those 2 worked together on "That's My Mama" with Clifton Davis.
Thank you for adding that info.
Thanks for sharing this episode Judy. Some lessons to be learned here. Always a joy to watch your videos!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really thought that Lewis Arquette was a great comic actor he was son of comedian/actor Cliff Arquette and the father of the Arquette siblings and
i liked seeing his recurring role as J.D. Pickett on the show and this was another great episode of the Walton's as well as seeing Todd Bridges
again Thank You Judy have a great Thursday.🇺🇲📺🇺🇲
Thanks for watching!
I always enjoyed the performances of Joan Pringle, she was the assistant principal in The White Shadow for two seasons and the principal in the last season She also co starred with Lynn in the television soap "Generations".This was a compelling episodes about the changing role of women in the workplace. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for sharing more about Joan’s career.
I never knew he was the dad of the Arquette family. Learn something new every day and I loved that episode.
His father, Cliff Arquette was an actor and comedian on radio and television.
@@barbarak2836 I just looked him up and I am too young to have seen him.
@@barbarak2836 "Charlie Weaver"
@@Juliaflo Now that is very interesting. A multi-generational family of Artists.
Yes, quite a family dynasty of actors.
I love hearing about how episodes are shot, and the background events in your videos. Always happy to get a notification from you, thank you so much :)
So glad. Thank you.
I can only imagine the challenges that came with working with the babies.
It’s amazing how you build that relationship with them!
It was well worth the time investment to enhance the relationship on and off screen.
My first job was working for a husband and wife who had fled Germany in or before World War 2. Elsa Von Shank was her name.
The Vermont Toy Company. She made these beautiful little Christmas ornaments. I made stuffed toys. I made $2.35 an hour, in the mid 70s so wages had'nt gone up much since the 1940s.
Oh wow. Thank you for sharing that.
Thanks for being our tour guide to the behind the scenes. You’re really good at this
My pleasure 😊
@ I think we should go for a walk around Drucilla’s pond
Loved JD Pickett joining the show and cant wait for Aunt Rose. Esther a bit up tight. Always liked Verdie.
Glad you enjoyed it.
this was one of my Favorite episodes. God Bless and take care Judy. ♥
Happy to hear that.
As this was before you had your own child, it sounds like it was a new experience that required your best attitude. I’ve raised 3 children of mine, helped my brother with his 4 daughters, and I have 2 gorgeous granddaughters 5 and 7 who are the focus of my heart now. No more off comments to give you pause, so sorry Judy. The integration of blacks in the military has been a long difficult process in America, and continues even today. As always, The Waltons took on troublesome matters and brought it to the their viewing audience. 😇
Working with infants and toddlers is always challenging. Even in life they can be a handful :). I love that the show addressed issues like integration in the military.
Now this was a great episode judy thanks 😊
So glad you feel that way.
@Judy Nortan thank you as always for bringing the knowledge and information you bring
So glad you are enjoying these.
a great episode
Goooooood afternoon, Judy! This was a good episode, thanks for the insights!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Good day Miss Judy very nicely said ❤ Have a very nice day, & rest of year. Today's a nice day to watch The Walton's yee haw 🤠
Thank you! You too!
@judynorton2598 ; - Thank your dearly Miss Judy. Today is a great day to look at what little family pics I do have. So let's see there's just a few everybody else can take a flying leap
@judynorton2598 hi 👋 hope your having a blast. Wish I was skinny again, cuz I could climb trees today, like I use too climb and hang upside down to try and get tall. And stretch. But oh well if I did that now, out in our field, I would meet brave Snakes, & my husband told me, them snakes would try to bite me, and that they would he said they would try to squeeze me to death. He told me we 😆 have 10 foot long RAT Snakes 🫢 😳 run for your dear life.
Anyway have a great day love your videos 😊
Hey Judy,! Just wanted to say that I have watched the Walton's since I was born (haha!)and still do whenever I can find it ?!!! ,the whole cast is just beyond superb! Especially my all time favorite Mr David Harper , please give him a big kiss and hug from me , Angela Reveles,I truly love him !!!❤️
I'm right there with you in regards to David Harper!!
Happy to hear that.
Great episode, I enjoy all the information on how episodes were done ,thank you so so much.
So glad. Thank you.
Once again, well done Judy. We all enjoy your content. 👍🏻
Thank you so much 😀
This was a memorable episode, in many ways. I enjoy how you relate the threads of the storylines and give us more context. Also interesting to hear about the marks and the challenges of working with babies and animals. Great job Judy ❤
Awesome, thank you!
Another exceptional video! Love the behind the scenes insights Judy! keep them comin!
So glad. Thank you.
Joan Pringle was Sybil Buchanan in THE WHITE SHADOW!!!
JD was an airhead!!!
JD Pickett is a hard boss to work with
JD Pickett is also very amusing when he is not grouchy and bossy. 😄
But - he was manageable :)
More very smart, admirable writing, acting & directing. Always impressed with how well the writing here tied in serious issues, treated them seriously & realistically, showed their endurance and impacts on multiple relationships, including within families.
Great tableau photo too, Judy, that you &/or your editor chose for your video! Esther’s straight back, Erin & J.D.. (And more testament to director’s framing & actors’ capturing.)
The kids & candy & staying with you had me smiling. No wonder they would reach for you! Though also eventually Michael & Ralph & Kami, at least. I might look for candy smudges on faces, now, if not on uniforms. :) Always a joy here & heartwarming. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed the behind the scenes tidbits :)
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This was another favorite episode of mine. Good luck tonight, and I'm sorry for the loss of Fernando right before the World Series, too. But maybe he'll bring some of that baseball magic ⚾️🎩 to the Dodgers! Take care 🙂
A loss for all of baseball and Dodger fans. Winning the series was a fitting tribute to him.
It is a wonderful day when there is a new video from Judy! Thank you for all you do!
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I love this episode so much, great acting all around! Thank you Judy for another wonderful video.
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Another great episode. In "The Scholar" Verdie's daughter is referred to as Sarah. So Verdie had this daughter prior to marrying Harley and becoming Jody's Mother and also taking in Josh in "The Stray." I think Joan Pringle was an excellent choice for this role. She came across as well educated but embittered by treatment she'd received. I also love how racial issues are portrayed per the time period. Lynn Hamilton was wonderful as always and Lewis Arquette was well cast in the recurring role of J. D. Pickett.
Glad you enjoyed the casting and these storylines.
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LOL, now I will be looking for pink'ish drool on the white nurses uniform! Anyway, I always felt the twins seemed very comfortable with you so it definitely worked. Love this behind the scenes stuff. Thank you!
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Thankyou Judy for sharing behind the scenes with Erin and DJ.He was tough with Erin.I did love this episode.He eventually seemed to get along with Maryellen and Erin.
Yes - although he could be clueless and goofy - Erin was able to manage him and make positive changes.
Good morning, Judy. Once again, a wonderful behind-the-scenes episode. You are very thorough in your explanations and make it seem like I'm actually watching the show. I love how the Waltons did not shy away from real-life issues. Keep up the great job!❤
I agree - I loved that we addressed so many important, relevant issues.
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This episode highlighted a lot of issues concerning the lack of integration of non white people and what was expected of them. Glad that at least on Waltons Mountain things were better or always changed for the better. That JD Picket was a right funny character. Thank you Judy for casting light on this episode and its filming. Best wishes to you as always from your waltonian superfan in a mild England😉
Hi DarkVader 😁😁 I love the Illusion Episode! And I'm catching up on Judy's episodes at the same time. I always appreciate your take on significant issues highlighted in many if not all of The Waltons. Waltons Mountain was indeed a safe landing during very difficult social, political and economic times. And the performances needless to reiterate, just Amazing!! Happy Halloween DarkVader (do you celebrate this in mild England?) 🤩🤩
@@LisaLisa-2023 Hi Lisa Lisa, wondered where you were these past few weeks☺️. Yes we do celebrate Halloween but not on the scale its celebrated in USA. This year apparently, it falls on the same day as the Hindu festival of Diwali which celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The show covered so many issues still prevalent today and the answers to those issues are still the same as in the show. The Waltons will always be in my heart😁
@@darkvader7231 Hi DarkVader, I hope the family are all doing well ☺☺ Yes I have missed quite a few weeks on our favorite (Judy's) Channel. And haven't been online (RUclips) as much. I do miss hanging out here, reading and commenting and seeing old friends 😃It always makes me smile when I see the activity here. I'm still coping with Long Covid and I'm always concerned about my son, Jonathan. I remember your sage advice several months back. I've never forgotten. Thank you. We have Diwali here too, You would think I would know what this holiday means, but I didn't until I read your post. Oct 31st is Halloween and Nov 1 is Diwali - very close! DarkVader, The Illusion makes me cry each time I've seen it. With age, I find myself more tearful and sensitive to human plight. And this is definitely one of the TOP top favorites. I remember we have similar list. 😁 So good talking to you. Im going to the next segment soon. All the best Darkvader.
@@darkvader7231 Hi DarkVader 😁 Always great to hear from you! I hope The Family is well. DarkVader, I had responded yesterday late night, and when I came back to check, it apparently vanished. sigh. I will reiterate for the record LOL. We have Diwali here on Nov 1 and Halloween on Oct 31st. Close to England's.
Im still rather puzzled why my post to you was erased? I kept it all within respectable boundaries. Odd. DarkVader, The Illusion is another one of my favorites, The list is getting closer to 220. 😄😄 This one, in particular, is a m a z i n g. The performances of Joan Pringle and Lynn Hamilton made me tearful. No surprise. but always as you mentioned, in our hearts.
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@@LisaLisa-2023 I think youtube does erase comments randomly as I've had mine go astray many times. Hope you and yours are well and it is nice to hear from you. I could never list my favourite episodes as they all are very dear to me but as a rule, I always say that the first 5 seasons are my favourite with the first 1-3 seasons being my absolute favourites as they strike a special chord because the family is still young and innocent in many ways.
Hi Judy!! The baby's name is Harriet!!
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Talk about the TV movies that followed I suppose.
Lots of directions we can go :)
A tiger great behind the scenes. I enjoy watching them. It always amazes me how you can remember the characters stage names and their real names. I’d be so confused, but you never forget anything.
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Hi Judy.Thank you for another incredibly inspiring episode. This episode,I feel is way ahead of it's time,in a good way,in the hope and non- stereotypical roles it portrays for African Americans and minorities all over the world in a sense. Imagine that way back in the time,it was almost inconceivable that a woman of colour could be overseeing a white men, and yet,we are still discussing this, today, so close to a presidential election,in.which a woman of mixed race might be overseeing an entire nation!! That Esther was hired by J.D. Pickett is a milestone,and in typical the Waltons fashion,was a beautiful,positive, and hopeful ending.And a moment that I also felt so appropriate,was when Verdi touches Esther's shoulder, depicting,not only the love,but also the faith she had in her daughter for realizing her dreams! This could only be done so powerfully,by the phenomenal,Lynn Hamilton!
Very true on all counts.
Joan Pringle's a great actress. One of the best from "The White Shadow" which was a heck of a show.
I’d forgotten that connection :)
Loved all the episodes with the babies. Always wondered how well adjusted these babies were on set.
JD role was really entertaining and enjoyable. He had a gruff exterior but seemed to have a soft inner.
Thanks Judy. Well done!!!
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Firstly, Esther's daughter's name was Harriet if my memory serves me correctly. It is funny that we never saw or even heard of her again. It's like she vanished into thin air. Regarding Mike & Marshall Reed, Was Pat the Auntie that you were referring to. John Curtis talks about Pat in one episode, then John replies, 'does she live on the next farm?'. Thanks for this video, SM Au
Yes - Pat was the Aunt I’m sure he was referring to about the pants. :). I do wish Esther had appeared again so we could have seen her success with JD :). But perhaps she was already on to her next series.
Thanks, Judy! Enjoyed this segment. It was so interesting hearing about you working with the twins.
Glad you enjoyed this.
Great episode. I had forgotten how much extra talent was packed in this episode. I wish we'd seen some more of Esther and Todd Bridges' Josh. The writing was always great to highlight these issues, but make it realistic, but also that we do see some change for that good ending and showing us things can be better if we open ourselves to it.
Very true.
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Another great job Judy!
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Esther’s daughter was Sara.
Thank you. Not sure - several folks said it was Harriet. I’ll have to go back and look. :)
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Quite a few interesting twists to the story! I recall that Verdie had a daughter (and IIRC wanting to be able to WRITE to her spurred Verdie to seek out John-Boy's help) but I think this would be the only time she'd be depicted.I wonder if Verdie's child might have possibly been named for Grandma? Not only did Verdie appear to have been a friend of the family (and the Waltons were just on the other side of the Pond) but let's not forget that Grandma had been depicted as having been a midwife in the early years so she might have even helped Verdie's child first see the light.
Verdie and Esther showed their guts in standing up for themselves against not only J.D. but even Corabeth who seemed rather condescending . .to say the least. Well, at least J.D. DID give Esther a chance but considering that there wouldn't be any further depiction of Esther or her baby daughter, maybe Esther managed to do so well at J.D.'s place that other plants closer to Washington D.C. gave her the chance to be a personnel director and she opted to move there and raise her daughter. Regardless, I liked it when Verdie actually defended the dream the two of them had shared AND the desire in each generation of their family to try to make things better for the next one -including the tiny granddaughter.
BTW, about a year after this episode Joan Pringle would marry Theodore Wilson who had played the preacher Hawthorne Dooley on the series having taken over the role originated by Cleavon Little in the pilot movie! Anyway, Miss Pringle and Mr. Wilson would have two children and would stay married until his death in 1991. Perhaps she might be an interesting interview subject not only for her views on her one-episode character but maybe what reflections her late 1st husband may have had about his own time on the show. Also, she DID wind up playing the high school principal in 'The White Shadow'.
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Thank you so much for watching and for sharing that additional info about Joan Pringle and Theodore Wilson. I did not know that.
Thank you Judy! Great episode!
So glad you enjoyed it.
Another great video Judy! 🙂 Thanks for pointing out about the pile of leaves being a mark for helping Jon know where to stop the car. Very interesting!
Glad you enjoyed this.
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So glad you enjoyed it.
Love your behind the scenes information. Love hearing about everything, thank you so much. Still watch the Waltons every day, never get tired of it.
So happy to hear that.
Good day Judy and thank you for answering my question regarding the applesauce cake recipe by providing the link (you made it look so simple to prepare). I hope to have "some version" of the cake on my Thanksgiving table. I noticed John McGreevey has written a few episodes for the Waltons. A quick search reveals he's written over 20 episodes and he also created the characters of Verdi (yaayyy😊) and Corabeth (booooo... just kidding😊). The Illusion was a good episode. I think the illusions in this episode were JD thinking he can continue to run the plant a certain way and automatically pictured Esther as a cleaner. Esther's illusion was get an education and degree and the world will welcome you with open arms. Would've been better off if she left the states. Another illusion, in my opinion , is Ike's honor roll board
Ike meant no harm. Separate races anyway you can was (still, to a degree) the motto. A discriminatory board has no honor.That's an illusion. Kiddos to Verdi.Have a question for
you. Hitting the marks. If an actor misses their exact mark could/ should they improvise and continue the scene? Thanks Judy.
Thank you for highlighting the illusions - never crossed my mind. haha, but I love your thoughts on it. As far as marks go, it depends on how far off they are. Sometimes the scene will be stopped if it will be unusable rather than waste film. Good luck with the applesauce cake!!
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I have two questions. I hope they are not 'dumb' questions.
1) Marks. I recently heard an interview with Nick Meyers (directed Star Trek II and IV) and he commented that when he worked with Ricardo Montabon, his biggest joy was that he hit his marks. He made a huge deal about how joyous he was that he did that. I know marks are important for focus of the camera, but how big a deal are marks? Do directors really lose it if you miss your marks a lot?
2) Smoking. I, for one am very allergic to cigarette smoke and generally hate the smell of smoke (just me). Do actors really smoke on set or is it a prop? If so, are sets really smoky smelling and how to actors - who don't smoke - cope with it?
Again, ask Judy segments are fine since I always want to give you content. Thanks again for your time and efforts. Your are so generous with your time and I always appreciate it.
So glad you enjoy these segments. As for marks - they can be quite critical for lighting, and focus and also the framing of the shot. If it’s off then you need to do it again and as I’ve said - time and film are money - so not wasting time and money win you brownie points :).
Smoking - since I didn’t smoke and never had to okay a character that smoked - beside Mary Ellen in The Dust Bowl Cousins - I don’t really recall how it was done.
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Thank you so much Judy, on the behind-the-scenes perspective of a show I've watched for years. That incite gives me a fresh vision of the episodes, as if I'm seeing them for the first time or from a different angle. THANKS AGAIN!
So happy to hear that. Thank you.
Another good episode. I did find it funny that a physical mark on the ground was needed instead of just telling Jon to pull along side Ester.
Good point :)
Joan Pringle was great casting ,Lynn Hamilton always a treat in all her roles. I wish they had showed Esther at least once more . JD was always a great character in all his episodes . It got even better in the episode where Erin wore that hoop skirt
I’m sure it was budget driven as far as how many characters they could bring back.
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It’s interesting to hear the behind the scenes information. Thanks for putting this together. Mary
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I so enjoy hearing all your comments and especially enjoyed those about the leaves and about filming with babies and animals. What an eagle eye you have, Judy! ❤😂🎉
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the trivia.
you certainly had alot of fun with the John Curtis character. Best October wishes
Thank you. Yes, it was a fun challenge.
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Hi Judy! Thanks again for a wonderful segment on Walton's Mountain. Just curious about Verdi's background. I thought that when she was introduced, she was single. Then when Harley comes to town with his son, he and Verdi eventually marry. How is it that they now have two sons, Jody and Josh, as well as a daughter Esther?
There was reference in the past about Verdie’s daughter - but it seems her name was Sarah before… not sure if that was forgotten or intentionally changed for some reason. Harley had his son Jody when he came to town and they married. Then they adopted Josh.
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What a great story about the "sticky twins" messing your pristine nurse's uniform! 😊I could "hear" a little bit of Mary Ellen's problem-solving, take-charge personality coming through your very smart idea to babysit the twins during off-screen time, making sure they were most comfortable with you! Clever and practical! You mentioned about the pile of leaves being a mark for the driver. It was interesting that David Doremus said he enjoyed driving the cars. I remember you and some of your other guests saying there was no power steering and the doors didn't always work. It fit GW's personality to like driving those old-fashioned cars. I wondered if you recall any episodes that show Verdie's house more? I am always impressed by her decorating. She seemed to be very fond of keeping a lovely home with touches of beauty. That segregation on the local heroes board of honor Ike created was unfortunately a sign of the times. Though, Ike used the respectful language of the time period; he didn't mean anything derogatory. But, Verdi was right. The only way to improve the situation was to just name the local soldiers, sailors, etc with no distinction of race. Verdi was always so elegant and refined. I felt bad for her daughter's unfair experiences. I felt bad for both Esther and Verdi and wanted things to work out for both their dreams. Oh my gosh! If Esther and Erin could handle JD Picket, they could handle anyone indeed! What a character he was! Any idea who created JD and his storylines? Thank you, Judy, for all the care you put into your BTS and Ask Judy! You have created a wonderful resource and compendium of information and human interest stories to last well into the future! Have a lovely Autumn weekend and bless Walton's everywhere! ❤
As an actor you have to get creative to take care of yourself as no one else will care if these challenges hinder your performance.
Certainly reflective of the times regarding the segregation. Glad they let Verdie and Esther make small steps forward.
As for JD - I imagine a lot of how that character developed going forward had to do with how Lewis chose to play him and then the writers jumped on board and had fun with building JD that way.
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One of my favorite episodes, written by my favorite Walton writer, John Mcgreevey. Joan Pringle and Lynn Hamilton should have been Emmy nominated for their powerful performances. Esther: "Only a fool gets back up when they know they are going be knocked down again".
Verdie: "Then you come from a long line of fools." Spoken with such strength, determination and dignity. Verdie was referring to the black experience but the message applies to everyone: They can knock you down, but they can't keep you down as long as you keep getting back up. Being African American, Esther's anger was something that reached out from the screen and grabbed me. This episode is a perfect example of what made The Waltons such an outstanding show: Well written, well cast, well acted. The final scene with Olivia and Verdie walking down the road with their grand-babies made clear we are all of one race, the human race. Judy, can you share any memories or insights about John McGreevey? I see that his resume was long and varied, writing dramas as well as comedies such as The Flying Nun and My Three Sons, as well as writing for such people as Doris Day and Andy Williams. The Waltons has made me a fan of his writing. This episode was also nominated for an award by the Writers Guild of America.
Thank you for sharing your perspective on this episode. I did have the pleasure to meet John McGreevey a number of times. One of the few Walton’s writers I did get to meet. He always seemed kind, smart, articulate with a good sense of humor and clearly a wonderful gift for storytelling - like Earl Hamner.
I love this episode, and I like the character of JD.
Happy to hear that.
Lewis Arquette is the father of David, Rosanna, and Patricia .
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I so loved Lynn Hamilton on the series. Her acting was superb, and she represented a time of struggled for so many Americans, that was nothing more than pigmentation of their skin. She played her character so well and was on so many episodes. To the best of my knowledge I'm not sure but it did seem they never showed her home other than the back entrance. It may have been the actual front entrance in all scenes but I felt it was the back of her home... We did see the inside many times. The time Olivia got her hair zapped by Cora Beth was a scene I'll never forget. When she helped Olivia with a wrap on her hair, stating her family never were passed down the art of hair straightening.
Lynn’s work has always been superb. We were so lucky to have her on our show.
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His aircraft was shot down over Germany and he spent the rest of the war in a prison camp.
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We're almost to the weekend! I have a question: I've wondered because there's 11 sets of twins on my father's side of my family & I was never able to tell the twins that were older than me apart, were you able to tell the twin boys y'all worked with apart?
No, I was never able to tell them apart.
Hi Judy, thanks for sharing. I was wondering if there’s any significance to the name of Drucilla's Pond. Was the story of Drucilla ever told? I look forward to your next episode and hope you have a great day 😊
I’m not sure. I believe there was a pond near where Earl grew up, but not sure if it was named Drucilla’s Pond.
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Seeing that scene going of Esther going off on Corabeth has always been real, inspiring and relatable. Corabeth came off as acting like she knew everything and was being a little haughty. Her saying “One reads, one knows !!” but, she didn’t experience it though.
Esther put in her place quickly !! As a young woman of African descent, it’s a shame that I have to work twice as hard and not show any weakness/emotions. And Olivia’s facial expressions were very good, because she knew Esther was completely right !! 🤎🤎
Very true. Loved that Olivia and Grandma spoke up.
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Hello Judy, Thank you for this well done segment! As a second comment,I just wanted to add that I really respect how you were able to deal with such young toddlers on the set,while not affecting you wonderful acting. As a former early child educator,and also having been a mom,I know how difficult,and impulsive,as well as unpredictable infants and toddlers can be.That certainly says something great about your acting skills,Judy,especially given the fact that you were still young. Did you find this to be challenging at times,or were these toddlers quite calm in their disposition?
Thank you for your kind comments. The twins were actually remarkably good considering all that was being asked of them.
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Happy Thursday to you, Judy! I enjoyed this episode so much, but I always wondered what ever happened to Verdie's sister, and they never mentioned her other daughter Sarah again, the daughter she went to see for her graduation.. I love how you explain how something as small as a pile of leaves can be used as a marker. Thank you for sharing another great segment. 🥰
So glad you enjoyed this. I think Verdie’s children were another of those things that weren’t kept track of, so slipped through the cracks as far as continuity went.