The Waltons - Father's Day 2024 - behind the scenes with Judy Norton
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Published 2024-06-16
The Waltons - Father’s Day. Ralph Waite’s portrayal of John Walton set a standard for TV dads. He became a role model for so many and led the family with love and a strong but fair manner. He had a unique relationship with each of his children. He supported John Boy (RIchard Thomas) and Jason (Jon Walmsley) in pursuit of their career choices in writing and music. Protected his daughters Mary Ellen (Judy Norton) Erin (Mary McDonough) and Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) and worked to guide all of them despite butting heads with the stubborn Ben (Eric Scott) and the dreamer Jim Bob (David Harper). His marriage to Olivia (Michael Learned) was one many would aspire to achieve with their own partner. In this behind the scenes I celebrate all the fathers on and off screen.
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All Comments (21)
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Ralph Waite played this role brilliantly. I could not imagine anyone else playing John Walton.
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It was like Ralph Waite was never even acting. His delivery was so natural and real
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The "hiding behind one of your mama's smiles" scene is one I remember making. My parents had taught me where babies came from when I was 4 or 5, so I was always a little surprised that Elizabeth didn't know. Plus, a least a stork or a cabbage patch was feasible; how do you hide behind a smile? Did he move the smile over to find Elizabeth? How does that work? It didn't make any sense to me at the time, but the script said Elizabeth accepted it, so I did my best to act as if she did.
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I loved when John Curtis gets lost briefly and he says to Mary Ellen “ no child has had more looking after than that child and you can’t keep life from happening to your child ! “
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Ralph Waite ! The ultimate father ! Family first with compassion for all. Made me want to be a Walton.
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Judy, It would be nice if Ralph Waite could have been awarded an Emmy for his role as John Walton. I think it would be well deserved.
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Hands down, no question, John Walton was the best TV dad of all time. Thank you for this special addition today Judy!
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I loved Ralph Waite-he was the best TV fathers ever🤩💕🤩💕🙏🏻🙏🏻
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I've always said John Walton was my favorite TV Father. He set a standard that all fathers should try and follow.
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I agree with you, John Walton was a great father figure.
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Happy Father's Day to the Walton's Fathers!
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Ralph was my favorite TV father I grew up watching the Waltons in the 70s thank you Judy for bringing all this wonderful insight on this character.
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Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers here on earth and in heaven 💙
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Ralph Waite was a wonderful actor. Loved his character! Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. June 2024!!
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Ralph as John, Michael Landon as Charles, my own Father, My son ,and my husband, my favorite fathers. HAPPY Father's Day gentleman.
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Happy Father's Day John Walton! ❤
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My father died in 1969, when I was just a kid. He never got to watch "The Waltons". I believe he would have liked it. He was sure a great father.
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OH MY GOSH...when he says "hiding behind your Momma's smile"...how beautiful...he was truly the Best Screen Dad ever...❤
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That clip from The Foundling gave me chills and made me tear up. That is such a sweet little exchange between John and Elizabeth 🥺
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I absolutely love that ad lib John Curtis had with John.. so sweet and Ralph went along so well with that. 🥺❤️
