This confirms what I have thought for a long time. If you listen to Earl‘s closing remarks for “the revel“, you can tell that it was the end of the series. I’m glad Scott disclosed this.
I grew up watching you all. I love it and it is a family favorite. I was raised watching the Walton's and I raised my kids watching you all. I have not doubt my grandchildren will watch it as well. What great stories, every episode is just a blessing. Thank you Judy, we enjoy this and thank you for doing it.
I hope you get a chance to speak with Scott again. I'd like to hear more about his visits back to Schuyler & memories of his Grandmother and aunts & uncles. Also, what does his sister do? Did she become a writer too? What a fascinating conversation you had with him. Darn those technical difficulties!! Lol. As always, thank you for sharing!
*Judy, I am glad that you spoke with Earl's son Scott.... and I hope you get to again... and hopefully the film & audio works better next time round, as I would be so interested in hearing him talk to you 🙂nz*
Hi Judy, I have been watching the Waltons since the late 70’s. I absolutely love it. Everyone did such an amazing job acting. I still get emotional with certain episodes. I especially like the episode “The Quilting”. You were so adamant that you were not having it, lol. Thank you for sharing all your fond memories. ❤❤❤
Thank you, Judy, for sharing about Earl son Scout.Hopefully, the film and audio will be working the next time.I'm looking forward Judy you interviewing Scout in the upcoming videos.
Wow! Awesome to see you on here. I have just begun to watch the show again as I missed a lot back then due to a lot of moving. I remember my dad watched the scene of cracking the walnuts in the barn and from then on called the show the walnuts
Special memories. I basically grew up watching the Waltons. I was 11 or 12 when Homecoming was first aired and later when i heard the show would be a series i was elated, very happy. This and Little House on the Prairie were my favorite shows in the 70s❤
Mornin' Judy, I love the Homecoming when Jojn Boy gets a stack of journals from "Santa" and says I wonder how he knew he wanted to be a writer? Just a right smart man I guess 😊
Again, so very thankful and glad that you have this youtube channel! Really do love these videos about the Waltons, as it was such a wonderful and family oriented show :) My family still loves it! By the way, I must say, you still look fantastic and it's been a privilege to get to know you through this channel - you are very appreciated, just so you know! :D Thank you!
Looking forward to when you can do another interview with Scott. His take gives a fresh, and different perspective on everything to do with the production of The Waltons. As always, hon you have done a beautiful job conveying in this unique instance what those video and audio technical difficulties prevented! You are always a genuine blessing to myself and so many others of your audience!!! Thank you, for all you are doing through this channel of yours!
An exceptional episode and I look forward to seeing Scott Hamner on another episode. Thinking about the question how much of the stories were true; to me what is most important is the brilliance of capturing the feel of a time, of a place, with the realism of the hardships of the depression, the strength of character and resolve. A shout out to the writers, to Earl Hamner's vision, the directors and cast to bring a family to life.
I'm so thankful for Earls writings. He truly changed my life due to MaryEllen being a tomboy, becoming a nurse and just being a good family member. I was abused and my siblings and the Watson's shaped my life to be long and kind. I'm a child abuse survivor and I also became a Registered Nurse. I'm so thankful for the experience to learn from the shows love for each other and especially how the children grew in to Adulthood. Feel truly blessed for the memories and I still watch in the morning and afternoon till the 6 pm news comes on. God bless you all.
Judy, thank you for sharing about yourselves and Scott Hammer! You all got to grow up, as actors, experiencing what it was like in an early generation which had to have shaped yourselves in real life, the adults you eventually became. What a rarity to grow up in a time that is lost to any other generations! Incredible!!
Judy, well that opened up the floodgates :) OK, I do indeed have some questions for Scott about writing and yes, when I learned he was a writer, I got SO excited because I'm always interested in that difficult and challenging craft. I promise not to overwhelm him so feel free to pick and choose. These questions have been in the back of my mind for months hoping you would get a writer on the show! 1) What interested you in writing in the first place because you also got to see editing and directing and so on. What made you choose that first and did you ever experiment with the other skills on a set? 2) Was writing what you expected it to be or were there some culture shocks involved? 2) In the three episodes you wrote, which ones, if you recall, were pitches and which ones were assignments from other writers? 3) Do you recall how much of your scripts were edited/changed and did that prove to be difficult to your confidence level? 4) What was the culture of writers in general meaning the attitudes and the expectations and so on because every trade/career has an set of rules/expectations? 6) How much time were you given to write a script and did you ever feel that pressure of meeting a deadline? 7) Did you often work with other writers in collaboration or were you more of a solo writer? 8) Did you ever take classes to learn your craft or was it all 'on the job' training? 9) I imagine that typewriters were the mainstay of scripts back in the day but I've known a lot of writers who do legal paper and pen (or pencil). What was your personal choice and did it change over the years? 10) Can you describe the writers room on the Waltons and compare/contrast it to other shows you worked on. 11) What is the most challenging part of writing for you and did you ever feel burnout? 12) Did you ever have a script you were really proud of only to see it, well, hacked to death and what was shown on screen was not what you wrote but still got credit for it? 13) How does pay work as a writer. Are you salary or by the episode and so on? 14) Did you ever have an actor approach you about the script demanding changes, etc? 15) Who is in charge of the writer's room and how much micromanagement is involved? 16) Do writers ever get to work with the director/producer or is it that the script is written and sent off and that's it? 17) I've always felt that writers do NOT get enough credit for their efforts. Do you feel the same way as it's mostly the director and actors (no disrespect to those fine professions). 18) Finally did you ever have interest in directing an episode? 19) Finally, can you clarify head-writer, associate head writer, story and teleplay, story editor terms? That's all and thank you Judy if you made it through that entire list :)
Thank you! Judy, now that you know that "The Revel" was the last episode (& known to Scott) do you wish it was different? Did Earl know how much he was loved by those who watched "The Waltons"?
I'm in season 9 of my current binge watch ..I'll be on the lookout for the episodes that he wrote. The one great thing i loved about the Waltons is the secondary or side stories within an episode. I think that was something they did better than any other shows on TV. Great insight from Scott on the actual family . Thanks Judy
Thanks, Judy. Your summary is exciting & full of gems already! I think we’d love if Scott would visit you once a year. We’d send plenty of questions!! (I’d love to hear his own recollections for hours, even without questions posed!) My (first two ;) questions are: Did his Dad feel appreciated, I hope respected, too, for The Waltons ~ or for all of his work? (Or did the industry’s shifting trends or callousness work against that over time?) And, were there any stories Mr. Hamner still longed to tell? Thank you! And I hope you & your Waltons family had a great reunion, Judy!
Oh, Judy, how joyous to watch the stories of Earls life and his family's family. I learned so much, and it is great to learn more and have a deeper understanding of Watson's show.
I love The Homecoming movie, thanks for sharing Scott Hamner's memories, I hope he can meet with you soon to share more stories. Thanks for the video Judy.
Hello Judy 😀 I thank you again for sharing your experiences with all of us. Does anyone in the cast still join hands while saying Grace before meals? ❤
I’ve always been puzzled by John Boy’s expression in The Homecoming when the father is back and the children are all opening their presents. Did he think he didn’t receive one? John says to him “why don’t you open yours” or something like and he opens his notebooks, but right before that he he is looking at his father with an almost worried and confused expression.
I always thought he was just looking at his father with such admiration. He couldn’t care less about his gift but the joy and peace his father brought home. His mother was totally relieved and another Christmas miracle had occurred! I’ve watched the Homecoming so many times and love that scene the most!
My sense was that he was just so relieved his father was home and knew how worried his mother had been. Enjoying the joy of his siblings, he literally forgot he had a present of his own. That wasn’t what was important to him.
Thank you so much, Judy. I can't wait for the next episode with Scott! Has he been asked about being able to come to any of the Waltons reunions.I wish I could have been at the one in Waco maybe you all can make a trip to Chicago area soon. Thank you again Judy! Hope you have the BEST weekend!! 🥰
Judy, I sent a letter to Scott last fall, not knowing it was right at the time Jane passed. I don't know if he got the letter. I met him at the 40th anniversary. Earl proudly introduced him. The best one Scott wrote was the one about television. Jim--Bob made the set where everyone in the area could see the broadcast from Boatwright. I never understood why NBC did those 3 reunion movies in the 80s. Judy, some people said Earl could have taken the money and run. But the show was better because he stayed with it. Ask Scott about Ora Lee Mann, Earl's maternal grandmother. I may be kin to her. My maternal grandmother had the same maiden name. Her grandparents were from Richmond and Charlottesville. It may go back to Surrey, England.
Good to hear of the continued legacy through Scott Hamner. It was mentioned that when the series ended on t.v., there were three follow-up reunion movies already planned. Not one, not two but three. How did that come about and was settled upon? Three is quite a lot.
Good question. For some reason I seem to remember some rumor that NBC was floating these out there to test the possibility of more, or maybe a spin off? Maybe I’m projecting based on my wishes at the time :)
More surprises, we just never know who's going to be sharing their Walton's experience next. This should be even more interesting when you have have your next segment with Scott. Hope you can find some good questions as you move along. Always enjoy hearing your take on our favorite subject. : )
I just love these interviews you have. Even though none of us are in that industry it's still fascinating to hear all that goes on in another industry. Thanks so much for all the info!
Judy, on the show you had my Older sisters temperament. Being the only boy with 3 sisters, I can tell you that my oldest sister allways told-us all what to do. Now that I’m in my 50s she still tells us all off. Lol. When we would watch the Walton’s every Thursday night I’d allways say Eileen you do realize that you are just like .Mary Ellen Walton. Monday was little house on the prairie and Thursday was the Waltons. My mom would give all four of us 50 cents on Mondays and Thursdays we would walk into town and get 2 candy bars each. They were 25 cents each back in the 70s. And we would save them to enjoy while watching our favorite shows. These nights are apart of my childhood memories that I’ll have until the day I die. Laying on the floor our eyes fixated on the tv was just apart of those warm memories that I wrap my self around when the world is cold and nasty. Thank you for being apart of those happy and wonderful memories. I’m sure you will never see this post as you probably get thousands of messages every day. But on the off chance that you do, thank you for making Thursday nights so specialize
Wow! Where to start?! I've always wondered how a professional writer goes about writing. How long did it take for him to complete a story? Did he ever get writer's block & how did he overcome that? What was his writing process like? Did he have to have complete silence & everyone out of the house or could he write with lots of noise? Could he write anywhere at any time or just in his office? Did he listen to music while writing & if so, what genre of music? Did he find it difficult to write during certain seasons? (Some people get Seasonal Affective Disorder where they can't function the way they would normally or get sad during winter/gloomy times so that's why I asked. I'm not asking if he had S.A.D.). Did he have trouble writing about certain topics moreso than others? What kinds of things did he prefer writing about regardless of weather or not it ended up in a script? How many more unpublished works does he have, if any & if so, what would it take to get them published? Did he have a set schedule to write? (For the Waltons). What was the favorite episode(s) of you & your siblings of the Waltons? Did you ever not like anything he wrote about on the Waltons such as growing pains or situations you kids ever went through & suddenly there it is on the screen for all to see? Did you & your siblings ever have to think I better watch what I do or say or it'll end up on the Waltons? I also want to say that I LOVED his Twilight Zone episodes. They always had some form of moral consequence to them. At first, one might not think he could/would write such things, but when you look more closely, it's clear that his style is all over them. I loved all of them. When Earl narrarates before & after an episode, he has such a calming gentlemanly voice. Was he like that at home? When the kids had problems, did he calmly talk to them in that same voice? It seems so unlikely he'd ever yell about anything, but I'm sure he would get upset about some things every now & again, but I can't picture him yelling & arguing. lol Is it difficult to become a writer these days? How does one become one & is the process different than it was in Earl's time? Is there anything you would like the audience to know about Earl? And thank you so much for chatting with all of us. It's so cool that you participated on Judy's channel & thank you Judy, for this, as well! Much love. (Sorry this is so long!)
I never thought of the first three reunion movies as reunions but as a follow up to the what aired in them they were certainly good. Th last three were definitely reunions
Good point. It did seem more an extension. I also thought since they were for NBC, that perhaps NBC was considering picking up the series. Maybe that was “wishful thinking” on my part :)
This was very interesting. I am glad Earl’s son was involved with the Walton’s. I guess good writing ran in the family. Kudos for that. You mentioned the way scripts were written for radio shows and then moving to TV. Many of the old soap operas as they were called began on the radio and the good vibes were able to transition to TV. I recall my mom listening to soap operas as she did household chores. Was Earl’s son involved with any of the soaps which had transitioned to TV? I am still a fan of the Walton’s and I ran into a similar issue when I went to college. It really is a small world. Thanks, Judy.
Very much enjoyed the recap of your time with Scott Hamner. One thing that caught my attention and curiosity was when he mentioned going and watching the Foley artist create sounds. That got me thinking about this process. Would the Foley artist have a general list of the sounds to create or were there notations in the script for (insert sound here) so they knew what to create? Would they use / watch the actual film segments they were creating sounds for so timing was correct? Fascinating the simple items Foley artists used to make such great sounds. Again Thank You Judy!
Judy it's great to hear about Scott and I'm glad that you got to talk to him. I remember in earl hamners book the avocado drive zoo he talked a little about his kids and all the pets and animals they cared for. He was very lucky to have earl as a dad a learn the craft of writing.
Judy, I have a question for Scott and you. There were so many different writers and directors of the series over its nine years , did Earl exercise any control over either who the directors would be or any script approval, or was that just left to the production company. Was there any shows that Earl especially liked or disapproved of.
Great video as always, Judy! Here’s a question, not for Scott, but for you: would you have preferred knowing that The Revel was indeed the last episode of the series so that you could have had your agent start looking for your next great role, or was ignorance indeed bliss? Do you think knowing that the end was here would’ve made it difficult for you to do your best work in that episode? Thanks!
I absolutely love The Homecoming and to find out today that at least some of it was based on Earls true life experiences now makes it even more special. Would love to see Scott on camera having a chat with you Judy. I hope he knows just how special Earl is to all of us fans and that the show will live forever in our hearts along with Earl and the cast. Thank you for todays segment Judy and as always, best wishes to you from your waltonian superfan in a mild England😉
I’m so excited about Scott Hamner coming onto your show! My question for Scott is whether he used the framework of the Waltons for any soaps he worked on. I don’t recall if he worked on As the World Turns, but the Snider family “somewhat” resembled the Waltons. They had many children; the eldest (Seth) is a writer; Emma, the matriarch has similar characteristics of Olivia; and Holden had the sensitivity of John Boy. Maybe it’s a coincidence?
Interesting. Thanks. I'm sure one doesn't have to have come from the Hamners to have adapted that family structure into various settings. @@judynorton2598
Did you see a resemblance between the Snyder and the Waltons? I mean, it was adapted to the soap structure, but the farm theme and Emma always welcoming everyone "sort of" is similar to Olivia's personality.
I'll be Looking forward to that interview with Scott. Looking forward to your next video. God Bless You Judy. Ty for making all these videos. I'm really enjoying them.
I'm curious if Scott considered having a greater acting role in the series beyond just being an extra. Was it frowned upon because it may look like nepotism? It seems like they could have written scripts to include a character of his age. But maybe he preferred to focus on writing primarily.
Another wonderful, wonderful episode. I'm sure you did a fantastic job in summarizing the interview. I hope video audio gets correctex so that we can see Scott in person. And that he wants to come back. So much I want to comment of the so many points you addressed in this video. Suffice it to say wonderful memories of Edgar Bergman and Charlie McCarthy and The Homecoming. How admirable of Earl to take less pay to finalize all the scripts. And I loved the final episode of The Waltons. You're wonderful, Judy. Question for Scott. Was his father a story teller verbally, such as around the dinner table or on holidays or at bedtime. Or on family vacations and if so I imagine he created all the stories he told. Were they based on his childhood and family? Thanks judy. ❤🎉❤ LOVE The Waltons. Please tell Scott that he has certainly earned his wonderful career himself too.
Spectacular! I don't think I realized Scott wrote any episodes! So, now, of course, I'll revisit those Seasons! Talent sure runs in The Hamner Family! I read in several biographies of Earl that he loved to fish! I wonder if Scott accompanied his Dad on any fishing trips and if he, too, likes still to fish? I wonder what Scott thinks of all us Walton's/Hamner/Cast and Crew fans? I wonder if Scott can share any stories about his Dad's writing for Falcon Crest? Re: the origin of The Baldwin Sisters being two ladies from the wrong side of the tracks: there is one scene in the original Homecoming that alludes ever so lightly to the sordid side of Bootlegging. Its a scrupulous detail perhaps. While both Olivia and Esther are appalled by the bootlegging, the consensus is that The Baldwin Sisters are two sweet old ladies who make their Daddy's recipe as if it were a sweet liquour and genteel pasttime. When the original actors portraying The Baldwins in The Homecoming are in Ike's store trying on hats, the one sister in a rather rough, grabby type voice minus the syrupy sweetness says, "And, uh, give me 6 yards of that French Silk!" I am not positive, but I believe this request follows a speech from the Sisters that their Daddy's recipe provides for them in their old age. Well, its very subtle ~ but the rough delivery of the silk request plus 6 yards is a lot of fabric for a 1930s dress during the height of the G. Depression when most in the Appalachians wwre wearing flour bag dresses, and French Silk sounds like a luxury fabric! And, so, there's a littke more worldliness to the sweet sister bootleggers! Its the only example I have spotted of a literary nod to perhaps the coarsness and def underworld activityed of the original sisters upon whom the characters were based. Then when the sisters were recast with Helen Kleeb and Mary Jackson any sordid hints were completely gone and replaced with gentility. I love the original actress who requested the French Silk: she gave that carefully crafted scene a superb performance! Very highly skilled! ❤ My father did something like Mr Hamner's father! It must be the humor of that era! I was very small and my father ran to the window and exclaimed, " There's the Easter Bunny!" Of course, I believed him but the Bunny was gone by the time I looked out the window! Dad's ~ honestly! Dear Scott ~ thank you so much for sharing your Dad with all of us and your stories and friendship too! We truly revere Mr Hamner! He made the world a better place! Bless you! Thank you so very much, Judy! Much love to Waltons everywhere! ❤ Oh my gosh! There goes a Leprechaun! ☘️
Very interesting to hear what Scott Hamner had to say. I am most interested in the Grandparents in the Waltons TV show and wondering what Scott knows or remembers about what would be his great grandparents, who would be the role models for Grandpa and Grandma in the Waltons TV show. Did Scott know his great grandparents? What were they like? Did they settle in that area and did they build the real Hamner house? Or when and where did his family originate from? Just some interesting questions about history of his family. Thanks for another interesting video.
I’d love to know more about family life, what other programs did he enjoy as a child and did how those shows were written influence him when he was older?
I have a question for Scott. I would like to know if Earl ever read manuscripts that were sent to him? A friend of mine wanted to send a manuscript she wrote about a family to him to get his feedback.
Good stuff, Judy. Much enjoyed your commentary on writers and story lines. All we've ever come to know about the nuts and bolts of writing is Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Dick Van Dyke show. However, the Foundation Interviewees include Earl Hamner, Jr. [There are other writers, some more rewarding than others--I especially liked Madelyn Martin and Bob Carroll, Jr., and Schiller and Weiskopf.] Your commentary provides a credible addition to what we know about The Waltons writing process. I do hope that at some point you and your castmates would agree to be interviewed by the Foundation. You have much to add both individually and collectively. [NB: IT WOULD ALSO BE A RELIABLE RECORDATION IN YOUR OWN WORDS unlike other productions that can manipulate quotes and a "Now the Story Can Be Told" into something totally wrong, unkind, and unfavorable.]
Glad you had chance to Earl's son Scott. I do have two questions for him. Was Jackson Hole a family vacation spot and why not Oregon or Idaho? How did Earl's travel out there before freeways and major airports and gas rations.
I was recently reading that Spencers Mountain was also filmed in Jackson Hole because the cinematographer wanted more imposing mountains than what they’d be able to shoot in the Blue Ridge of VA. The Grand Tetons of WY gave them that.
Such a better time in our country having these shows on. It shows how real families were to be with God at the center and greed wasn't a motive and mothers loved taking care of their family.
Cant wait too see Scott on the channel. Its such a great privelege to be able to see cast members etc on here and to hear them talk and what they are up too these days. Out of curiosity where was Ike Godseys Store filmed at in The Homecoming when the missionary woman was handing gifts out? Thanks for another great upload Judy!!!
I loved hearing Scott's perspective and would love you to revisit this another time once you get the video and audio bugs worked so we can hear it from him as well as see him today. An interview with Caroline would be great too. By the way, in that scene in the classroom where you highlighted Scott, if I'm not mistaken, that's Caroline in the seat behind John Boy.
It seems that most "T.V. & movies kids" who either had some exposure to in front of the camera or behind it did grow up to write or do other jobs behind the camera. If only bc those piqued their interests as those kids so well, they wanted to learn more. Of course one might say Scott Hamner was learning his Father's Business. I seem to remember also seeing a Doris Hamner in the production credits -- was she Earl's sister(one of them)?
I think it makes sense we often develop interests based on what we are exposed to as children. Doris Hamner was Earl’s mother. I believe she was credited as a Consultant. I imagine Earl did speak with her about things, but also likely a “curtesy credit”.
Was there ever any opportunity for the Hamner's to offer any of the actors from the Walton's such as yourself to be a character on those shows he moved onto after the Walton's? (Daytime soaps or nighttime soaps) My questions for Scott would be: What type of story line would he have put in the series if he had that chance to do so? Thank you
Thanks again Judy for a wonderful video. I have a question for Scott Hamner. Since Scott knew that the weekly produced Walton's program was coming to an end, maybe he knew why CBS didn't pick up the first three Waltons movies. I never understood why those movies ended up being produced by NBC and shown on their stations. And then the last 3 movies were produced by CBS.
Hi Judy! Excellent summary of your conversation with Scott. Just wondering if Scott’s sister Caroline visited the set often and if she was enjoyed being of the extras?
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How generous and thoughtful of Edgar Bergen to entertain the cast with Charlie McCarthy.
Yes, that was very kind of him.
This confirms what I have thought for a long time. If you listen to Earl‘s closing remarks for “the revel“, you can tell that it was the end of the series. I’m glad Scott disclosed this.
That was indeed interesting to hear.
Clip?
I grew up watching you all. I love it and it is a family favorite. I was raised watching the Walton's and I raised my kids watching you all. I have not doubt my grandchildren will watch it as well. What great stories, every episode is just a blessing. Thank you Judy, we enjoy this and thank you for doing it.
Thank you so much. It’s so great to hear that.
Those scenes from the Homecoming make me realize just how young you all were!
I know!!! We’re all sooo young.
Shared Memories are So Special ❤💕
Thank You Judy ❤
Absolutely!
I have learned so much about this show and the people that were on it because of you. Thank you
So happy to hear that. Glad you have enjoyed the information.
@judynorton2 I second that598
I hope you get a chance to speak with Scott again. I'd like to hear more about his visits back to Schuyler & memories of his Grandmother and aunts & uncles. Also, what does his sister do? Did she become a writer too? What a fascinating conversation you had with him. Darn those technical difficulties!! Lol. As always, thank you for sharing!
Caroline did not become a writer. Hoping to connect with Scott later in April.
@@judynorton2598I will keep an eye out for your video with Scott
*Judy, I am glad that you spoke with Earl's son Scott.... and I hope you get to again... and hopefully the film & audio works better next time round, as I would be so interested in hearing him talk to you 🙂nz*
He’s traveling currently, so hoping to connect again later in April.
Hi Judy, I have been watching the Waltons since the late 70’s. I absolutely love it. Everyone did such an amazing job acting. I still get emotional with certain episodes. I especially like the episode “The Quilting”. You were so adamant that you were not having it, lol. Thank you for sharing all your fond memories. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you, Judy, for sharing about Earl son Scout.Hopefully, the film and audio will be working the next time.I'm looking forward Judy you interviewing Scout in the upcoming videos.
I hope so! We will try to reconnect soon.
Wow! Awesome to see you on here. I have just begun to watch the show again as I missed a lot back then due to a lot of moving. I remember my dad watched the scene of cracking the walnuts in the barn and from then on called the show the walnuts
Very cute. We have also at times referred to ourselves as the Walnuts :)
See the Carol Burnett sketch The Walnuts if you have not. Classic!
Special memories. I basically grew up watching the Waltons. I was 11 or 12 when Homecoming was first aired and later when i heard the show would be a series i was elated, very happy. This and Little House on the Prairie were my favorite shows in the 70s❤
That is awesome!
I've always wondered if Earl's mother - Scott's granmother- truly had polio in real life? I really enjoyed this. Thanks Judy and Scott!
I don’t believe she did.
I never get tired of watching the Homecoming
Happy to hear that.
Good morning Judy great to see you today God bless you and your family
Thank you!
I'm sure Earl Hamner was proud to have his son so interested in learning the business. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I think so too!
I'd like to know Scott's favorite episodes of the Walton's.
And which one (s) were the most true to life.
Mornin' Judy,
I love the Homecoming when Jojn Boy gets a stack of journals from "Santa" and says I wonder how he knew he wanted to be a writer? Just a right smart man I guess 😊
A beautiful moment :)
Again, so very thankful and glad that you have this youtube channel! Really do love these videos about the Waltons, as it was such a wonderful and family oriented show :) My family still loves it! By the way, I must say, you still look fantastic and it's been a privilege to get to know you through this channel - you are very appreciated, just so you know! :D Thank you!
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you are enjoying these.
Looking forward to when you can do another interview with Scott. His take gives a fresh, and different perspective on everything to do with the production of The Waltons. As always, hon you have done a beautiful job conveying in this unique instance what those video and audio technical difficulties prevented! You are always a genuine blessing to myself and so many others of your audience!!! Thank you, for all you are doing through this channel of yours!
Thank you so much. I’m hoping to connect with Scott again, soon.
An exceptional episode and I look forward to seeing Scott Hamner on another episode. Thinking about the question how much of the stories were true; to me what is most important is the brilliance of capturing the feel of a time, of a place, with the realism of the hardships of the depression, the strength of character and resolve. A shout out to the writers, to Earl Hamner's vision, the directors and cast to bring a family to life.
Yes - telling the most compelling story that touched our hearts seemed to be the main focus.
Great to hear that you talked to Earl's son Scott and i
hope you get to interview him again soon on camera
have a great week Judy.🇺🇲📺📻📻📺🇺🇲
Thank you.
Well done Judy. Thank you! 👍🏻
Thank you.
Thanks, Judy 😊.
Gorgeous, yellow flower behind you.
Thank you.
I'm so thankful for Earls writings. He truly changed my life due to MaryEllen being a tomboy, becoming a nurse and just being a good family member. I was abused and my siblings and the Watson's shaped my life to be long and kind. I'm a child abuse survivor and I also became a Registered Nurse. I'm so thankful for the experience to learn from the shows love for each other and especially how the children grew in to Adulthood. Feel truly blessed for the memories and I still watch in the morning and afternoon till the 6 pm news comes on. God bless you all.
Good for you for staying strong and coming through it to give back as a nurse. You are an inspiration.
Always Like To Watch Your Show! Takes Me Back To. A Time When The World Was A Good Place!
Thank you for continuing to watch.
Judy, thank you for sharing about yourselves and Scott Hammer! You all got to grow up, as actors, experiencing what it was like in an early generation which had to have shaped yourselves in real life, the adults you eventually became. What a rarity to grow up in a time that is lost to any other generations! Incredible!!
We feel so lucky to have had this incredible experience. To grow up at this time and be part of this show.
Hi Judy I love watching all your videos. Watching from New Jersey.
Thank you so much.
Judy, well that opened up the floodgates :) OK, I do indeed have some questions for Scott about writing and yes, when I learned he was a writer, I got SO excited because I'm always interested in that difficult and challenging craft. I promise not to overwhelm him so feel free to pick and choose. These questions have been in the back of my mind for months hoping you would get a writer on the show!
1) What interested you in writing in the first place because you also got to see editing and directing and so on. What made you choose that first and did you ever experiment with the other skills on a set?
2) Was writing what you expected it to be or were there some culture shocks involved?
2) In the three episodes you wrote, which ones, if you recall, were pitches and which ones were assignments from other writers?
3) Do you recall how much of your scripts were edited/changed and did that prove to be difficult to your confidence level?
4) What was the culture of writers in general meaning the attitudes and the expectations and so on because every trade/career has an set of rules/expectations?
6) How much time were you given to write a script and did you ever feel that pressure of meeting a deadline?
7) Did you often work with other writers in collaboration or were you more of a solo writer?
8) Did you ever take classes to learn your craft or was it all 'on the job' training?
9) I imagine that typewriters were the mainstay of scripts back in the day but I've known a lot of writers who do legal paper and pen (or pencil). What was your personal choice and did it change over the years?
10) Can you describe the writers room on the Waltons and compare/contrast it to other shows you worked on.
11) What is the most challenging part of writing for you and did you ever feel burnout?
12) Did you ever have a script you were really proud of only to see it, well, hacked to death and what was shown on screen was not what you wrote but still got credit for it?
13) How does pay work as a writer. Are you salary or by the episode and so on?
14) Did you ever have an actor approach you about the script demanding changes, etc?
15) Who is in charge of the writer's room and how much micromanagement is involved?
16) Do writers ever get to work with the director/producer or is it that the script is written and sent off and that's it?
17) I've always felt that writers do NOT get enough credit for their efforts. Do you feel the same way as it's mostly the director and actors (no disrespect to those fine professions).
18) Finally did you ever have interest in directing an episode?
19) Finally, can you clarify head-writer, associate head writer, story and teleplay, story editor terms?
That's all and thank you Judy if you made it through that entire list :)
Thanks for the questions.
Thank you!
Judy, now that you know that "The Revel" was the last episode (& known to Scott) do you wish it was different?
Did Earl know how much he was loved by those who watched "The Waltons"?
I think the final party at the Baldwins was a nice ending scene. I also think Founder’s Day would have been an appropriate series end.
Very good segment and as always great information. Thank goodness we still have all those fantastic reruns.
Yes indeed!
I'm in season 9 of my current binge watch ..I'll be on the lookout for the episodes that he wrote. The one great thing i loved about the Waltons is the secondary or side stories within an episode. I think that was something they did better than any other shows on TV.
Great insight from Scott on the actual family . Thanks Judy
Thanks for watching.
Thanks, Judy. Your summary is exciting & full of gems already! I think we’d love if Scott would visit you once a year. We’d send plenty of questions!! (I’d love to hear his own recollections for hours, even without questions posed!)
My (first two ;) questions are: Did his Dad feel appreciated, I hope respected, too, for The Waltons ~ or for all of his work? (Or did the industry’s shifting trends or callousness work against that over time?) And, were there any stories Mr. Hamner still longed to tell? Thank you! And I hope you & your Waltons family had a great reunion, Judy!
Thank you for your questions for Scott.
I remember seeing Scott and his sister in the Homecoming, wonderful people, offspring from a wonder father and mother. Thank you. Judy and Scott. ❤️ 😊
Such an honor to be a member of the family.
Oh, Judy, how joyous to watch the stories of Earls life and his family's family. I learned so much, and it is great to learn more and have a deeper understanding of Watson's show.
So happy to hear that.
I love The Homecoming movie, thanks for sharing Scott Hamner's memories, I hope he can meet with you soon to share more stories. Thanks for the video Judy.
Me too!
It’s so wonderful having a show like the Waltons that had storylines that taught us as well as entertained. No questions from me, Mary
Thank you. So proud of our legacy.
Hello Judy 😀 I thank you again for sharing your experiences with all of us. Does anyone in the cast still join hands while saying Grace before meals? ❤
I don’t know.
I still wish I had a picture of the car from the "Dukes of Hazard", in front of the Walton house! Sweet! Love the Elton John fly by!!!❤
Look around on Google images you might get lucky.
That would have been fun.
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I’ve always been puzzled by John Boy’s expression in The Homecoming when the father is back and the children are all opening their presents. Did he think he didn’t receive one? John says to him “why don’t you open yours” or something like and he opens his notebooks, but right before that he he is looking at his father with an almost worried and confused expression.
I always thought he was just looking at his father with such admiration. He couldn’t care less about his gift but the joy and peace his father brought home. His mother was totally relieved and another Christmas miracle had occurred! I’ve watched the Homecoming so many times and love that scene the most!
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Very interesting, loved hearing about the Hammers, and also how the story of the Waltons unfolded.
My sense was that he was just so relieved his father was home and knew how worried his mother had been. Enjoying the joy of his siblings, he literally forgot he had a present of his own. That wasn’t what was important to him.
Wow. Thank you for this Judy.❤
You are so welcome
Thank you so much, Judy. I can't wait for the next episode with Scott! Has he been asked about being able to come to any of the Waltons reunions.I wish I could have been at the one in Waco maybe you all can make a trip to Chicago area soon. Thank you again Judy! Hope you have the BEST weekend!! 🥰
Yes, please come back to IL. I was not able to come to your recent fest in IL.
Sorry you missed Waco. Were you able to come last year when we were near Chicago?
Appreciate your recap! Hope to see new interview with Scott! 😉🔥🤟
Thank you.
Judy, I sent a letter to Scott last fall, not knowing it was right at the time Jane passed. I don't know if he got the letter. I met him at the 40th anniversary. Earl proudly introduced him. The best one Scott wrote was the one about television. Jim--Bob made the set where everyone in the area could see the broadcast from Boatwright. I never understood why NBC did those 3 reunion movies in the 80s. Judy, some people said Earl could have taken the money and run. But the show was better because he stayed with it. Ask Scott about Ora Lee Mann, Earl's maternal grandmother. I may be kin to her. My maternal grandmother had the same maiden name. Her grandparents were from Richmond and Charlottesville. It may go back to Surrey, England.
Scott did tell me Earl took less salary to retain more creative control.
Hello Judy, I have a question for you.
Personally, which did you enjoy the most.
The Homecoming, or the Walton series ?
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They were both special to me.
My Sweet Babboo and I really enjoy your posts. We look forward to watching each one.
Thank you so much.
Good to hear of the continued legacy through Scott Hamner. It was mentioned that when the series ended on t.v., there were three follow-up reunion movies already planned. Not one, not two but three. How did that come about and was settled upon? Three is quite a lot.
Good question. For some reason I seem to remember some rumor that NBC was floating these out there to test the possibility of more, or maybe a spin off? Maybe I’m projecting based on my wishes at the time :)
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Good morning Judy
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More surprises, we just never know who's going to be sharing their Walton's experience next. This should be even more interesting when you have have your next segment with Scott. Hope you can find some good questions as you move along. Always enjoy hearing your take on our favorite subject. : )
Thank you.
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Glad you enjoyed this.
I just love these interviews you have. Even though none of us are in that industry it's still fascinating to hear all that goes on in another industry. Thanks so much for all the info!
Glad you enjoy it!
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Judy, on the show you had my Older sisters temperament. Being the only boy with 3 sisters, I can tell you that my oldest sister allways told-us all what to do. Now that I’m in my 50s she still tells us all off. Lol. When we would watch the Walton’s every Thursday night I’d allways say Eileen you do realize that you are just like .Mary Ellen Walton. Monday was little house on the prairie and Thursday was the Waltons. My mom would give all four of us 50 cents on Mondays and Thursdays we would walk into town and get 2 candy bars each. They were 25 cents each back in the 70s. And we would save them to enjoy while watching our favorite shows. These nights are apart of my childhood memories that I’ll have until the day I die. Laying on the floor our eyes fixated on the tv was just apart of those warm memories that I wrap my self around when the world is cold and nasty. Thank you for being apart of those happy and wonderful memories. I’m sure you will never see this post as you probably get thousands of messages every day. But on the off chance that you do, thank you for making Thursday nights so specialize
What wonderful memories of your family growing up together.
Wow! Where to start?! I've always wondered how a professional writer goes about writing. How long did it take for him to complete a story? Did he ever get writer's block & how did he overcome that? What was his writing process like? Did he have to have complete silence & everyone out of the house or could he write with lots of noise? Could he write anywhere at any time or just in his office? Did he listen to music while writing & if so, what genre of music? Did he find it difficult to write during certain seasons? (Some people get Seasonal Affective Disorder where they can't function the way they would normally or get sad during winter/gloomy times so that's why I asked. I'm not asking if he had S.A.D.). Did he have trouble writing about certain topics moreso than others? What kinds of things did he prefer writing about regardless of weather or not it ended up in a script? How many more unpublished works does he have, if any & if so, what would it take to get them published? Did he have a set schedule to write? (For the Waltons). What was the favorite episode(s) of you & your siblings of the Waltons? Did you ever not like anything he wrote about on the Waltons such as growing pains or situations you kids ever went through & suddenly there it is on the screen for all to see? Did you & your siblings ever have to think I better watch what I do or say or it'll end up on the Waltons? I also want to say that I LOVED his Twilight Zone episodes. They always had some form of moral consequence to them. At first, one might not think he could/would write such things, but when you look more closely, it's clear that his style is all over them. I loved all of them. When Earl narrarates before & after an episode, he has such a calming gentlemanly voice. Was he like that at home? When the kids had problems, did he calmly talk to them in that same voice? It seems so unlikely he'd ever yell about anything, but I'm sure he would get upset about some things every now & again, but I can't picture him yelling & arguing. lol Is it difficult to become a writer these days? How does one become one & is the process different than it was in Earl's time? Is there anything you would like the audience to know about Earl? And thank you so much for chatting with all of us. It's so cool that you participated on Judy's channel & thank you Judy, for this, as well! Much love. (Sorry this is so long!)
Thanks for all your questions. :). Hopefully Scott will be able to pick a few to address.
I never thought of the first three reunion movies as reunions but as a follow up to the what aired in them they were certainly good. Th last three were definitely reunions
Good point. It did seem more an extension. I also thought since they were for NBC, that perhaps NBC was considering picking up the series. Maybe that was “wishful thinking” on my part :)
This was very interesting. I am glad Earl’s son was involved with the Walton’s. I guess good writing ran in the family. Kudos for that. You mentioned the way scripts were written for radio shows and then moving to TV. Many of the old soap operas as they were called began on the radio and the good vibes were able to transition to TV. I recall my mom listening to soap operas as she did household chores. Was Earl’s son involved with any of the soaps which had transitioned to TV? I am still a fan of the Walton’s and I ran into a similar issue when I went to college. It really is a small world. Thanks, Judy.
By the time Scott was writing for the soaps, it would have been later, so all were on TV then.
Thanks, Judy
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Very much enjoyed the recap of your time with Scott Hamner. One thing that caught my attention and curiosity was when he mentioned going and watching the Foley artist create sounds. That got me thinking about this process. Would the Foley artist have a general list of the sounds to create or were there notations in the script for (insert sound here) so they knew what to create? Would they use / watch the actual film segments they were creating sounds for so timing was correct? Fascinating the simple items Foley artists used to make such great sounds.
Again Thank You Judy!
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I hope you and Scott can have a chat soon Judy but still a great video😊
Thank you. Scott is game to try it again.
Great conversations with you both love hearing what you have to say
So glad you enjoyed this.
Absolutely always do judy always
Judy it's great to hear about Scott and I'm glad that you got to talk to him. I remember in earl hamners book the avocado drive zoo he talked a little about his kids and all the pets and animals they cared for. He was very lucky to have earl as a dad a learn the craft of writing.
Yes. Sounds like a wonderful family in which to grow up.
Really just love your segments ❤
Thank you :)
Judy, I have a question for Scott and you. There were so many different writers and directors of the series over its nine years , did Earl exercise any control over either who the directors would be or any script approval, or was that just left to the production company. Was there any shows that Earl especially liked or disapproved of.
Thanks for your question for Scott.
Watching Jennifer Jason Leigh on Walton’s Right Now. How was it working with her. Love how you called her out lol
Another great guest star.
Thanks, Judy! One question for you and/or Scott: Did the Walton children have similar personality traits to their real-life counterparts or not?
Thanks for the question.
Great video as always, Judy! Here’s a question, not for Scott, but for you: would you have preferred knowing that The Revel was indeed the last episode of the series so that you could have had your agent start looking for your next great role, or was ignorance indeed bliss? Do you think knowing that the end was here would’ve made it difficult for you to do your best work in that episode? Thanks!
Great question! I think it would have been tough knowing it was the last episode.
I absolutely love The Homecoming and to find out today that at least some of it was based on Earls true life experiences now makes it even more special. Would love to see Scott on camera having a chat with you Judy. I hope he knows just how special Earl is to all of us fans and that the show will live forever in our hearts along with Earl and the cast. Thank you for todays segment Judy and as always, best wishes to you from your waltonian superfan in a mild England😉
Yes! I also enjoyed hearing how much of it was real.
I’m so excited about Scott Hamner coming onto your show! My question for Scott is whether he used the framework of the Waltons for any soaps he worked on. I don’t recall if he worked on As the World Turns, but the Snider family “somewhat” resembled the Waltons. They had many children; the eldest (Seth) is a writer; Emma, the matriarch has similar characteristics of Olivia; and Holden had the sensitivity of John Boy. Maybe it’s a coincidence?
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Good question. According to his credits he only wrote 4 episodes of ATWT.
Interesting. Thanks. I'm sure one doesn't have to have come from the Hamners to have adapted that family structure into various settings. @@judynorton2598
Did you see a resemblance between the Snyder and the Waltons? I mean, it was adapted to the soap structure, but the farm theme and Emma always welcoming everyone "sort of" is similar to Olivia's personality.
Judy this was so interesting i like hearing about the episodes have a good weekend
Thank you.
I'll be Looking forward to that interview with Scott. Looking forward to your next video. God Bless You Judy. Ty for making all these videos. I'm really enjoying them.
So glad you are enjoying these.
@@judynorton2598yes indeed, keep them coming. ♥
I'm going to be going to 2 St. Patrick's Day parades this weekend. One on Saturday, and one on Sunday
Have fun!
I'm curious if Scott considered having a greater acting role in the series beyond just being an extra. Was it frowned upon because it may look like nepotism? It seems like they could have written scripts to include a character of his age. But maybe he preferred to focus on writing primarily.
He preferred writing to acting.
Another wonderful, wonderful episode. I'm sure you did a fantastic job in summarizing the interview. I hope video audio gets correctex so that we can see Scott in person. And that he wants to come back. So much I want to comment of the so many points you addressed in this video. Suffice it to say wonderful memories of Edgar Bergman and Charlie McCarthy and The Homecoming. How admirable of Earl to take less pay to finalize all the scripts. And I loved the final episode of The Waltons. You're wonderful, Judy. Question for Scott. Was his father a story teller verbally, such as around the dinner table or on holidays or at bedtime. Or on family vacations and if so I imagine he created all the stories he told. Were they based on his childhood and family? Thanks judy. ❤🎉❤ LOVE The Waltons. Please tell Scott that he has certainly earned his wonderful career himself too.
Thank you for your questions for Scott.
Spectacular! I don't think I realized Scott wrote any episodes! So, now, of course, I'll revisit those Seasons! Talent sure runs in The Hamner Family! I read in several biographies of Earl that he loved to fish! I wonder if Scott accompanied his Dad on any fishing trips and if he, too, likes still to fish? I wonder what Scott thinks of all us Walton's/Hamner/Cast and Crew fans? I wonder if Scott can share any stories about his Dad's writing for Falcon Crest? Re: the origin of The Baldwin Sisters being two ladies from the wrong side of the tracks: there is one scene in the original Homecoming that alludes ever so lightly to the sordid side of Bootlegging. Its a scrupulous detail perhaps. While both Olivia and Esther are appalled by the bootlegging, the consensus is that The Baldwin Sisters are two sweet old ladies who make their Daddy's recipe as if it were a sweet liquour and genteel pasttime. When the original actors portraying The Baldwins in The Homecoming are in Ike's store trying on hats, the one sister in a rather rough, grabby type voice minus the syrupy sweetness says, "And, uh, give me 6 yards of that French Silk!" I am not positive, but I believe this request follows a speech from the Sisters that their Daddy's recipe provides for them in their old age. Well, its very subtle ~ but the rough delivery of the silk request plus 6 yards is a lot of fabric for a 1930s dress during the height of the G. Depression when most in the Appalachians wwre wearing flour bag dresses, and French Silk sounds like a luxury fabric! And, so, there's a littke more worldliness to the sweet sister bootleggers! Its the only example I have spotted of a literary nod to perhaps the coarsness and def underworld activityed of the original sisters upon whom the characters were based. Then when the sisters were recast with Helen Kleeb and Mary Jackson any sordid hints were completely gone and replaced with gentility. I love the original actress who requested the French Silk: she gave that carefully crafted scene a superb performance! Very highly skilled! ❤ My father did something like Mr Hamner's father! It must be the humor of that era! I was very small and my father ran to the window and exclaimed, " There's the Easter Bunny!" Of course, I believed him but the Bunny was gone by the time I looked out the window! Dad's ~ honestly! Dear Scott ~ thank you so much for sharing your Dad with all of us and your stories and friendship too! We truly revere Mr Hamner! He made the world a better place! Bless you! Thank you so very much, Judy! Much love to Waltons everywhere! ❤
Oh my gosh! There goes a Leprechaun! ☘️
What a fascinating aspect you raised about the French silk. I love how we each interpret various aspects of characters and scenes.
Looking forward to you possibly having Scott on camera for a personal interview.
He’s game - will reconnect as soon as he’s available after current travels.
ah there's always some glitch(s) that interferes huh - thanks for the great video judy & sharing your "interview" with scott :)
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope to have him back on soon.
Very interesting to hear what Scott Hamner had to say. I am most interested in the Grandparents in the Waltons TV show and wondering what Scott knows or remembers about what would be his great grandparents, who would be the role models for Grandpa and Grandma in the Waltons TV show. Did Scott know his great grandparents? What were they like? Did they settle in that area and did they build the real Hamner house? Or when and where did his family originate from? Just some interesting questions about history of his family. Thanks for another interesting video.
Thank you for your questions. We’ll see which questions Scott can answer.
I’d love to know more about family life, what other programs did he enjoy as a child and did how those shows were written influence him when he was older?
Cool. Thanks.
I have a question for Scott. I would like to know if Earl ever read manuscripts that were sent to him? A friend of mine wanted to send a manuscript she wrote about a family to him to get his feedback.
Thanks for your question for Scott.
Good stuff, Judy. Much enjoyed your commentary on writers and story lines. All we've ever come to know about the nuts and bolts of writing is Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Dick Van Dyke show. However, the Foundation Interviewees include Earl Hamner, Jr. [There are other writers, some more rewarding than others--I especially liked Madelyn Martin and Bob Carroll, Jr., and Schiller and Weiskopf.] Your commentary provides a credible addition to what we know about The Waltons writing process. I do hope that at some point you and your castmates would agree to be interviewed by the Foundation. You have much to add both individually and collectively. [NB: IT WOULD ALSO BE A RELIABLE RECORDATION IN YOUR OWN WORDS unlike other productions that can manipulate quotes and a "Now the Story Can Be Told" into something totally wrong, unkind, and unfavorable.]
Glad you enjoyed this. I think we’d love to be interviewed by the Foundation. No idea how that comes about.
Hey Judy, small thing to point out. It was Mortimer Snerd, not Sneed.
Shoot - I always mess that up. lol
Glad you had chance to Earl's son Scott. I do have two questions for him. Was Jackson Hole a family vacation spot and why not Oregon or Idaho? How did Earl's travel out there before freeways and major airports and gas rations.
I was recently reading that Spencers Mountain was also filmed in Jackson Hole because the cinematographer wanted more imposing mountains than what they’d be able to shoot in the Blue Ridge of VA. The Grand Tetons of WY gave them that.
Such a better time in our country having these shows on. It shows how real families were to be with God at the center and greed wasn't a motive and mothers loved taking care of their family.
Earl created a beautiful show.
Cant wait too see Scott on the channel. Its such a great privelege to be able to see cast members etc on here and to hear them talk and what they are up too these days. Out of curiosity where was Ike Godseys Store filmed at in The Homecoming when the missionary woman was handing gifts out? Thanks for another great upload Judy!!!
The exterior of Ike Godsey’s store in The Homecoming was in Jackson Hole, WY.
@@judynorton2598 I meant was it filmed in a real place or like a prop that was used for film
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I loved hearing Scott's perspective and would love you to revisit this another time once you get the video and audio bugs worked so we can hear it from him as well as see him today. An interview with Caroline would be great too. By the way, in that scene in the classroom where you highlighted Scott, if I'm not mistaken, that's Caroline in the seat behind John Boy.
Glad you enjoyed this recap. Hoping to have Scott “on camera” next time. Yes, that was Caroline in the school scene.
Judy, you carried this extra long episode really well, very interesting. I appreciate all the stories about the magical show!
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed my improvised version of my chat with Scott.
I have 6 movies.
Awesome!!
Actually I have every episode of the Waltons made. I Bing watch the usually 3 times a year. From start to end.
Did Scott ever make a suggestion for the show that was used?
He did write three episodes, so his input was used on those for sure.
@@judynorton2598That is so cool! I will have to look up those episodes.
It seems that most "T.V. & movies kids" who either had some exposure to in front of the camera or behind it did grow up to write or do other jobs behind the camera. If only bc those piqued their interests as those kids so well, they wanted to learn more. Of course one might say Scott Hamner was learning his Father's Business. I seem to remember also seeing a Doris Hamner in the production credits -- was she Earl's sister(one of them)?
I think it makes sense we often develop interests based on what we are exposed to as children. Doris Hamner was Earl’s mother. I believe she was credited as a Consultant. I imagine Earl did speak with her about things, but also likely a “curtesy credit”.
Was there ever any opportunity for the Hamner's to offer any of the actors from the Walton's such as yourself to be a character on those shows he moved onto after the Walton's? (Daytime soaps or nighttime soaps) My questions for Scott would be: What type of story line would he have put in the series if he had that chance to do so? Thank you
Good questions.
Thanks again Judy for a wonderful video. I have a question for Scott Hamner. Since Scott knew that the weekly produced Walton's program was coming to an end, maybe he knew why CBS didn't pick up the first three Waltons movies. I never understood why those movies ended up being produced by NBC and shown on their stations. And then the last 3 movies were produced by CBS.
Great question.
Was wondering if Earl`s father was anything like the character Ralph Waite portrayed?
Good question :)
Great show!!! Was Scott ever in any episodes?
Not with lines, but he did appear in many background scenes.
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QUESTION FOR SCOTT: Did the family members say good night to eachother before turning out the lights at night night?
Earl said his siblings and parents did say goodnight that way.
Hi Judy! Excellent summary of your conversation with Scott. Just wondering if Scott’s sister Caroline visited the set often and if she was enjoyed being of the extras?
She did come to be part of “crowd” scenes at times. In school scenes, etc. Based on that, my sense is Caroline did enjoy being there.