| Photo: Getty Images. said in an interview last year with local paper The . Thomas spoke to Fox News about working alongside his TV father Ralph Waite, who passed away in 2014 at age 85, as well as his relationship with "The Waltons" cast today and celebrating. Sharon died of leukemia, at the tender age of nine, in 1964. That we were happy and situated. Legal Statement. All Rights Reserved. Ralph was a really special guy, and I had a lot of admiration for him as well as a lot of love.. She went to the producers and said, These kids have given you years of their lives and you cant even get them something? remembers Judy Norton, who played eldest daughter Mary Ellen. There was a scene between him and me when Elizabeths raccoon dies. Educated at Bucknell University where he graduated with a BA degree, Waite existed rather aimlessly as a young adult while trying to find his way in the world. A Palm Desert resident during his second attempt, the 70-year-old Californian was a Democratic hopeful for a seat left vacant by the late Sonny Bono after his fatal skiing accident in 1998. Ralph, who had a reputation as a serious stage actor with no great love for children when the series debuted, probably experienced the biggest life change after falling in love with the rest of. Ralph Waite was born on June 22, 1928, in White Plains, New York, to Ralph H. Waite and Esther Mitchell Waite. And were standing by the raccoons grave and its pouring with pretend rain. (YouTube). One of those films, the coming-of-age Last Summer (1969) starred an up-and-coming talent named Richard Thomas, who, of course, would figure prominently in Waite's success story in years to come. It lasted only a year. Waite made a go at marriage one more time before his death. He ran twice in 1998 for Palm Springs-based 44th and 39th districts. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. 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He came to acting relatively late in life. He was also able to direct 15 episodes of the series during its nine-season run. Its a time to be together and it's really just all about love for us, as it is for everyone. And it wasnt until after he passed away that I thought, "He was checking in. We were all sitting around Michaels living room. Once, we were interviewed as a cast and asked how our favorite character was on the show, Norton said. [3] He was a member of the Peninsula Players summer theater program during the 1963 season. She combines the voice of a diva, of a great singing diva with the girl next door persona. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Fox News: You've led such a successful career over the years. He was a sweet, affectionate, funny man, too. 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Waite had supporting roles in movies such as Cool Hand Luke (1967), Five Easy Pieces (1970), The Grissom Gang (1971), The Bodyguard (1992), and Cliffhanger (1993). Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. 'THE WALTONS' STAR MICHAEL LEARNED TALKS REBOOT RUMORS, Ralph Waltie and Michael Learned in "The Waltons." Actress Judy Norton still finds herself having a lot of respect for her The Waltons co-star Ralph Waite, even though he had a dark side.. I made a lot of Christmas movies. His later films included The Bodyguard, the part of Frank the helicopter pilot in the 1993 film Cliffhanger, and as the mysterious time traveler in Timequest (2002). Waite played patriarch John Walton Sr. on the show. He completed his graduation in 1952 from the Bucknell University, Pennsylvania. He said he loved being appreciated and loved by his fans and acting allowed him to be of service to his community. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! However, he lost out to Bono's widow, Mary, who won the special election. He had a lot of things in his personal life that he struggled with, so he had a dark side, Norton said to Everything Zoomer. He didnt necessarily think at that moment he was doing a very good job. Its true that Waite dealt with issues, including alcoholism, during his life and time on The Waltons. He also had lingering memories of a daughter, Sharon Waite, dying of leukemia when she was 9 years old. According to an interview Learned gave with the Television Academy Foundation, she went in to audition for "The Waltons." Then, she was asked to do a screen test. Market data provided by Factset. To be a better father and to help protect them as they navigated through lifes challenges. And we really bonded. Intense togetherness and then moving on to the next thing. In the late 1950s, Ralph Waite started picketing for National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Just before his death, his final role was on Days of Our Lives (1965). For children, it's really complicated. At age 30, however, he began to study acting and found his true life's passion.Waite made his professional NY debut in a 1960 production of "The Balcony" at the Circle in the Square and was seen on Broadway in "Blues for Mister Charlie" before earning fine reviews in 1965 alongside Faye Dunaway in "Hogan's Goat". See Her Beautiful Bikini Photos, Having Fun at the Beach! They had three daughters together, Sharon, Kathleen, and Suzanne. I was probably 7. ET on PBS. Peninsula Players 65th Anniversary Program, 1999. So he did tell that story about how the acting and the pretend moment really informed his own choices in his real life with his actual children. An Exclusive Interview with Ralph Waite The Waltons: Our producers had a unique opportunity to sit down with Ralph Waite during the shooting of Old Henry, an INSP original Short-Form series, to answer some of the questions that you recently submitted through the INSP Facebook page. [3], Waite ran unsuccessfully for Congress in California as a Democrat on three occasions: In 1990, he challenged veteran GOP incumbent Al McCandless in the Riverside County-based 37th district, losing by 5%. Before becoming a big celebrity, Waite graduated with a BA degree from Bucknell University. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 - February 13, 2014) was an American actor, best known for his lead role as John Walton Sr. on The Waltons (1972-1981), which he occasionally directed. And the way Ralph told the story, he realized he was kneeling in the mud talking to me, that he had a responsibility to raise his children. Picture of Ralph Waite with other cast members on "The Waltons" | Photo: Getty Images. Waite had already developed his drinking problem by that time, and it got worse after 1964. In 1998, he tried to get a congressional seat that was left open after Republican Sonny Bono passed away in a skiing accident. And we will all have it again. He fell in love with the Waltons cast, and it helped him change. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. or redistributed. (Getty). Rich did not care about the script; however, he asked if Waite was interested in playing John Walton, a father of a Depression family in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 8 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT 'THE WALTONS'. Ralph Waite returns to guest star in his role as Gibbs's father, Jackson Gibbs on NCIS in Los Angeles on August 28, 2012 | Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS/Getty Images, These included 1977's "Roots," 1976's "The Secret Life of John Chapman," 1980's "OHMS," and "Angel City," to name a few. And Ralph Waite's hiatus showed him how out of touch people can be with the rest of the country. Ralph Waite as John Walton in the episode "Children's Carol," in the series "The Waltons," on September 20, 1977, in Los Angeles | Photo: CBS/Getty Images, His move earned him acting roles in big films like 1970's "Five Easy Pieces" and 1967's "Cool Hand Luke." My wife makes a beautiful New Mexican Christmas dinner, which we all love. Actor Ralph Waite, best known for playing John Walton Sr - Papa Walton - in the long-running TV show The Waltons, has died at the age of 85. . Norton played his daughter, Mary Ellen Walton. She revealed they were in love off . We stay in touch and that circle has never been broken. The theatre he founded bagged many important awards, including the Margaret Harford Award given by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle for "its consistently high standards, its commitment to adventurous theater and to community involvement.". After graduating from Bucknell, Waite married his first wife, Beverly Hall, the daughter of religious writer Clarence Hall. He would reprise the role in the TV movie The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons (1980). I mean demanding in agoodway, demanding that things be clear and well done. Feeling disconnected from his role on the show and his real-life, Waite finally found the courage to quit drinking, according to co-star Judy Norton. Fox News: How would you describe Ralph Waite when he wasn't playing your father on the screen?Thomas: Id made a picture with him years before [The Waltons], and he was an uncompromisingly honest artist and an actor. 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Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), What Happened to Chase on 'Fixer to Fabulous'? As a child, he never attended a play or concert, nor did he go to church. Thereafter, he married Linda East on December 4, 1982 and was with her until his death. (CBS via Getty Images). (Getty Images). In a 2019 interview, five years after Waite's death, Learned dropped the bombshell generations of "The Waltons" fanatic anticipated. WALTONS CHILD STAR KAMI COTLER REFLECTS ON LATE ACTOR RALPH WAITE 5 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH. Mark Harmon, the actor behind Gibbs and an executive producer on the long-running crime drama, is a powerhouse. The Waltons: Our producers had a unique opportunity to sit down with Ralph Waite during the shooting of Old Henry, an INSP original Short-Form series, to answer some of the questions that you recently submitted through the INSP Facebook page. Waite never knew he would go into acting. Some of the things he accomplished include heading an alcohol and drug recovery program and helping to build low-income housing. Ralph Waite, the big-hearted patriarch John Walton in the '70s Depression-era series "The Waltons," passed away five years ago, on Feb. 13, 2014 at age 85 and one co-star who grew up with him. And everybody was very super gracious about letting this little girl climb all over their equipment and ask 100 questions. [7] He also voiced Shadow in Homeward Bound II. The interview took place in 2015. He also appeared in a few films including On the Nickel (1980) which he wrote and directed.Throughout the run of the series, Waite continued to revert back to his theater roots from time to time. Ralph Waite might've been the ideal patriarch on "The Waltons," but he was married three times in real life and struggled with addiction. Thomas spoke to Fox News about working alongside his TV father Ralph Waite, who passed away in 2014 at age 85, as well as his relationship with The Waltons cast today and celebrating Christmas in 2020. Just like with Shear, the actor never had any more children with East. This kept on even after his marriage withered completely in 1969. | Photo: Getty Images. Among that group is Ralph Waite, who joined NCIS in 2008. She starred as the wife of Waite's character John Walton Sr. in the series. 1, Marathon 33, p. 27. It was what I did. 2, Privacy Notice and Disclosure for California Residents. He would play other roles, too, before his death. It's easy to lose perspective when surrounded by a community of like-minded people. Richard Thomas (center) revealed he's still close with his "Waltons" family, especially Michael Learned (right). He soon became a minister for United Church of Christ, Fishers Island. Ralph Waite's story tells one of humanity at its finest. Legal Statement. When the show took off, the time he spent with his onscreen family transformed his life. Waite once worked as a social worker, Harper & Row's religious editor, and minister for the Presbyterian Church. 1966), Kerry Shear Waite (m. 1977 - div. I'd seen it aired. Fans of classic television will remember the late, great Ralph Waite as John Walton from The Waltons. But the prolific actor continued working all the way up until a few years ago. Go Inside Dallas Star Linda Grays Condo! MORE: The Waltons Star Michael Learned Opens up for the First Time About Surviving Domestic Abuse, Eric recalls intense pressure to be on your spot, say your lines and dont make it difficult, but never received encouragement from the studio. The 53-year-old mother of two has dedicated her life to education, specifically leading charter schools in Los Angeles. And that is fine with me. He is survived by his third wife, Linda East, whom he married in 1982 and two daughters from his first marriage. Ralph was also very passionate about politics, how people were treated and social justice. Ralph Waite, a multifaceted actor who became etched in television history as the craggy-faced, big-hearted patriarch of a rustic Depression-era clan on the popular 1970s dramatic series "The. But he always did it with enormous gusto nonetheless. Fox News: You must have many, but what's one memory from your time filming The Waltons that makes you smile today?Richard Thomas: There are many, many memories that make me smile. Educated at Bucknell University where he graduated with a BA degree, Waite existed rather aimlessly as a young adult while trying to find his way in the world. The Waltons stands out as not only an important part of my life and career, but also a wonderful part.. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. We have three charter schools in LA. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. The star once confessed that he became a heavy drinker and couldn't reconcile with his role as a responsible and caring father to his onscreen children. And I had a good stable home life with parents who were also performers so they helped me through it. Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir airs Dec. 14 at 9 p.m. And I said, "My daddy is in love with you." Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. So, hopefully, we'll be spreading that around with the concert. ET on BYUtv and will be available to stream for free the following day on the BYUtv app. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. [9] Liam Waite, one of Waite's stepsons, is also an actor. The music selection also highlights lesser-known carols and ballads from American composers. She recalled a day when he told her that he decided to become sober after sitting at a kitchen table with his onscreen children and realized he felt fake. Elizabeth asks the question, "Why do the things you love have to die?" He always seemed more comfortable in front of the camera wearing a dusty pair of work clothes than a suit. Richard Thomas (center) revealed he's still close with his "Waltons" family, especially Michael Learned (right). The Emmy Award-nominated star played the role of John Walton Sr. from 1971 until the series concluded in 1981. You dont see those elements on television very often. We've justgot to get through this. Waite passed away on a Thursday in February 2014 at his home in South Palm Desert. I was always interested in everything that went on on set. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Fox News: How are you and your family coping with 2020?Thomas: We may have distance and separation, but we still have a connection. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Legal Statement. And the production company wasnt planning on casting Native Americans. After the show ended, I went off to college and got my teaching credentials. Even though his role in the series was more wholesome, he found himself at odds with it. does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. Waite would drink at night and on the side. He would again play John Walton Sr. in the TV movies A Wedding on Walton's Mountain, Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain, and A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain, in 1982. What was she like?Cotler: I knew who Natalie Wood was because my father was in love with Natalie Wood. Ralph Waites next major role was in the blockbuster The Bodyguard (1992). In 1965, he earned excellent reviews for his role in "Hogan's Goat," which led him to move West. And I think offering this concert in a fully live form is going to give people a lot of comfort and make them just feel like they're in the room with lots of people, which is what we all need. So as long as the cast and crew are happy with the creative work theyre doing, NCIS will likely stick around. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He also had a recurring role on the offbeat HBO series Carnivle (2003) and in 2009 began putting time in on the daytime soap Days of Our Lives (1965) as Father Matt. Old Henry is an original short form limited series. 1 (January 1964) No. This was not long before he passed away. 0:00 / 1:50 Ralph Waite on Life after The Waltons - Watch Old Henry at moments.org! Learned from The Waltons, which Waite starred on for nine years, called him a "good honest actor and good honest man.". He was honest and earnest in his portrayal of John Sr. Everyone wanted him to be their dad someone who could be tough but also loving., Reflecting back on Waite, Norton understood why viewers wanted to be a part of that family. She also inspired him to become a New York City social worker en route to the Yale Divinity School. You can see in Ralphs performances, the way he prepared, the way that he directed this was not a game we were playing. Ralph Waite passed away on February 13, 2014. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 'WALTONS' STAR MICHAEL LEARNED 'PROUD' OF NURSES, CAREGIVERS AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Norton also recalls him with his blue eyes, which he would call the baby blues.. I was pretty disciplined, but I just took it in stride. Details, Pink Is a Total Rockstar! | Photo: Getty Images. His other significant roles were as Hank Booth in the series Bones (2009 2013), Jackson Gibbs in NCIS (2008 2013), and Father Matt/Watt in Days of Our Lives (2009 2014). An Exclusive Interview with Ralph Waite Pt. According to Mark Harmon, the sky is the limit for the show. And here we are six years later, with NCIS still on the air. He confessed that people saw him as an icon and hero when they recognized him. Those two actors were Ralph Waite and Richard Thomas. . Served in the United States Marine Corps. I always wanted to learn how things worked. news.AmoMama.com does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. In politics, he ran for the House of Representatives; however, despite having the support of Hollywood friends like Al Pacino, he lost to Al McCandless. Waite was a great man who was loved by many people despite his faults. The show was what led him to kick his habit. I help troubleshoot whatever exciting new problems might emerge. Waite also directed several episodes of the series during the nine seasons. Fox News: For those who will be watching The Tabernacle Choir for the first time, what do you hope they get from this experience?Thomas: If they're Christmas lovers like I am, I hope they have a wonderful Christmas moment and they're able to really indulge in the beauty of the holiday and the majesty of the singing and the whole experience and that that will enrich their Christmas holidays. Fox News: Looking back, how did he feel about "The Waltons" after it came to an end?Cotler: He said something really interesting about it. It was my work. Interviews Archive From the Chairman Subscribe Advertising Back Issues Editorial Calendar and Production Schedule Magazine Staff In Memoriam In Memoriam Videos Current Issue No. She just pulled me into her lap. Waite reportedly credited the show for being one of the reasons he quit drinking. What triggered his alcoholism more was when his oldest daughter, Sharon, then-9, passed away, and he left the ministry. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's definitely limiting. We were at some awards show and I just walked right up to her. All rights reserved. Ralph Waite made his movie debut in Cool Hand Luke (1967). I have the great pleasure every morning to get up and enjoy that drive to work and look forward to the people I work with, and I think many of us share that, and I think thats rare, he said. Ive been in this business long enough and worked enough jobs to appreciate that. Fox News: Why does the show continue to resonate with audiences?Cotler: It represents a side of American life that isnt often represented, which is a big, working-class family living in a rural place. The movie made more than US $400 million against a budget of just US $25 million. [8], Waite was married three times, two marriages ending in divorce. 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