His hard work was rewarded when he started getting movie roles. 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). He played the role of Jackson Gibbs, Leroy's father, and appeared in 8 episodes of the show before he died in 2014. We ended up getting a little muffin basket with, like, three muffins in it., MORE: The Waltons Richard Thomas on Early Fame, I Dont Know How Young Stars Today Survive!. 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". Ralph Waite as a guest star on NCIS season seven in Los Angeles on November 4, 2009, and him with actress Michael Learned in a scene on "The Waltons" circa 1973 | Photos: Cliff Lipson/CBS/Getty Images. Just before his death, his final role was on Days of Our Lives (1965). He went from one to the other, the castmates. Richard Thomas (center) revealed he's still close with his "Waltons" family, especially Michael Learned (right). And he said he sort of expected how "The Waltons" would be. He was the eldest of five children. She spent her time talking about Ralph Waite. For example, one time he advocated very strongly about casting because there were certain parts that called for Native Americans. Waite then went to Alcoholics Anonymous and got himself sober. The running joke was that Lorimar was so cheap that their idea of a party was one can of beer and 13 straws! Michael tells Closer with a laugh. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Waite had already developed his drinking problem by that time, and it got worse after 1964. ET on BYUtv and will be available to stream for free the following day on the BYUtv app. (YouTube). What triggered his alcoholism more was when his oldest daughter, Sharon, then-9, passed away, and he left the ministry. | Photo: Getty Images. The Earl Hamner Jr. series, however, would welcome Waite along with Michael Learned, and make both, as well as Richard Thomas playing their son John-Boy, household names. The actor lost himself to addiction following the loss of his little girl, but luckily for him, the "The Waltons" cast was around to help him battle it. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He then spent his young adult life trying to find his way. www.insp.com/text-messaging-terms-and-conditions/, An Exclusive Interview with Ralph Waite Pt. All Rights Reserved. That enduring familial affection, along with the pride of belonging to a show that resonated with viewers all around the world, makes everyone who was part of The Waltons feel privileged to have played a part in the show. Waite was not satisfied. He was ultimately defeated by Bono's widow, Mary Bono.Waite died in Palm Desert, California on February 13, 2014, at age 85. I always wanted to learn how things worked. Waite was born to a construction engineer and was raised in suburban White Plains, N.Y., in an environment that was not very artistic and totally secular. 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. He completed his graduation in 1952 from the Bucknell University, Pennsylvania. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Market data provided by Factset. 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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. (CBS via Getty Images). [1], Waite, the eldest of five children, was born in White Plains, New York, on June 22, 1928, to Ralph H. Waite, a construction engineer, and Esther (ne Mitchell) Waite. East was his third wife, one he married after his second marriage to Kerry Shear fell through. 1 (January 1964) No. Waite established the Los Angeles Actors Theatre in 1975. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Working on a show for so long, however, Harmon has seen people come and go. Michael Learned embraces actor Ralph Waite in scene from the TV series "The Waltons." Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. It was just one of the chapters of his life, and it preceded the tragedy that almost ruined his life. Waite was a great man who was loved by many people despite his faults. 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. He continued to act well into his 80s, most notably playing the father of Mark Harmon on NCIS (2003).For many years, Waite had held passionate political ambitions. I'd seen it aired. For more exclusive news from Closer Weekly, be sure to sign up for our newsletter! He is survived by his third wife, Linda East, whom he married in 1982 and two daughters from his first marriage. He said, I sat there one day at the kitchen table with all you kids and I felt like such a fake. He took himself to AA and got sober., MUST SEE: Check out All the Little House on the Prairie Kids Who Have Children of Their Own. The death affected him deeply, and he sought refuge at the bottom of alcoholic drinks. Waite once worked as a social worker, Harper & Row's religious editor, and minister for the Presbyterian Church. Thanks to her, he was introduced to the works of theological heavyweights like Niebuhr and Tillich. We're still a great big family, believe it or not. 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The full 90-minute version airs Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. This was enough to encourage him to move West where he began collecting bit parts in prestigious movies, including Cool Hand Luke (1967) and Five Easy Pieces (1970). These Behind-the-Scenes Secrets About The Brady Bunch Will Blow Your Mind! He is well known for his acting skills, but before he took up that calling, Waite served the Lord as an ordained minister. 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. Ralph Waite might've been the ideal patriarch on "The Waltons," but he was married three times in real life and struggled with addiction. We still have love. [10] He was defeated in that election by Mary Bono, Sonny's widow, and lost to her again that November. 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. Advertisement. Ralph Waite made his movie debut in Cool Hand Luke (1967). Then I helped launch a charter school in Los Angeles, which is how I ended up as a school leader. It's, I think, the 17th version of it. or redistributed. Picture of Ralph Waite with other cast members on "The Waltons" | Photo: Getty Images. But he always did it with enormous gusto nonetheless. I get to read "The Christmas Story" and a wonderful Pearl Buck story. By the time he was cast as John Walton on "The Waltons," he already had a reputation as a serious stage actor but had only been cast in one other TV show, a "Nichols" episode. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. She also inspired him to become a New York City social worker en route to the Yale Divinity School. 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). 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. Appeared on the front cover of TV Guide 5 times. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Set in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II, the show follows the Walton family, consisting of John (Ralph Waite) and Olivia (Michael Learned), their seven children, and John's parents Zebulon "Zeb" Tyler (Will Greer) and Esther (Ellen Corby). Fox News: Is it true youre a school principal now?Cotler: Im not at the very moment a school principal. I really cherish the time that we had together. He was making sure everybody was good." She revealed they were in love off . He died on February 13, 2014 in Palm Desert, California. The Emmy-winning actor, who famously played John-Boy Walton in the hit 70s series The Waltons,"is hosting Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir, an Americana-themed special that aims to celebrate soulful holiday traditions, songs and stories. Old Henry is an original short form limited series. Learned from The Waltons, which Waite starred on for nine years, called him a "good honest actor and good honest man." And here we are six years later, with NCIS still on the air. Ralph Waite's story tells one of humanity at its finest. 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. But when we would be filming around the kitchen table, hed be full of energy and often tell us bawdy jokes., She remembers Waite having quite a laugh that stood out from other The Waltons cast members. And it was easy for me to let him be my dad for all those years. In the late 1950s, Ralph Waite started picketing for National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. In 1998, Waite ran in the special election for the then-Palm Springs-based 44th district left vacant by the death of incumbent Sonny Bono. He started training with the great Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio in New York. It depends on how stable your home life is. Meanwhile, at home, things were not going well with his wife, and he drank too much a problem that was greatly magnified after he lost his oldest daughter to Leukemia in 1964. Then I was doubly blessed because I was working with a really nice group of people. The cast of the hit television series "The Waltons" poses for a promotional photo on January 1, 1972. 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. The show was what led him to kick his habit. In fact, he even demanded that the show cast Native Americans for specific parts. Actor: The Waltons. Legal Statement. 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. does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. 57.8K subscribers Subscribe 13K views 9 years ago Ralph Waite sits down for an exclusive interview with INSP to share his thoughts on faith. Fox News: Does your family have any holiday traditions?Thomas: We just like to be together with whichever of our young people, our kids can be with us. 2. So when they called and invited me to be the reader for the current one and told me that Kelli O'Hara was going to be the singing artist guest, I just jumped at the chance. However, he lost out to Bono's widow, Mary, who won the special election. The only reason he tried to act was that a friend suggested that he try acting school, which he did because he figured there was nothing to lose. In an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly, surviving actors from the cast of The Waltons share surprising secrets from the set and tell Closer that despite a strong family bond, many members of the cast were taken advantage of and exploited while filming the seminal drama. 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. Fox News: What surprised you the most about Kelli O'Hara while filming this special?Thomas: Nothing surprised me about Kelli because I've known Kelli and her family for many years, and I know what a magnificent artist she is, and also what a wonderful person. Thomas looked to Waite as a mentor on the shows set. Once, we were interviewed as a cast and asked how our favorite character was on the show, Norton said. After the show ended, I went off to college and got my teaching credentials. It's an astonishing combination. Michael Learned and Ralph Waite attend the signing of Mary McDonough's book at Book Soup on April 16, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. 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. So when I went off to college, it seemed like education would be a really good way to learn more about American culture, live in different parts of the country, work with lots of people and be busy in that way, versus being busy on a TV set. During rehearsals, Ralph would just break into Eric Claptons "I Shot the Sheriff," which he sang terribly. Waite scored a personal triumph when he created the role of Will Kidder in the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Young Man from Atlanta, by playwright Horton Foote, in 1995. He was also able to direct 15 episodes of the series during its nine-season run. Fox News: You had the chance to meet Natalie Wood. 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 still has vivid memories of the beloved actor. The movie made more than US $400 million against a budget of just US $25 million. Michael [Learned] organized a dinner for us and we were over at her house. It was his highest-grossing movie to date. He made his debut on stage as the chief of police in a production of The Balcony (1960). But behind-the-scenes, Michael, 79, and Ralph who passed away at age 85 in 2014 were much more than just an onscreen Mr. and Mrs. "It was a story about an enormous family and a mother . But for anybody, I think, it will be a wonderful opportunity to hear beautiful music. Just like with Shear, the actor never had any more children with East. He would play other roles, too, before his death. And everybody was very super gracious about letting this little girl climb all over their equipment and ask 100 questions. One cast member from The Waltons says that star actor Ralph Waite was very passionate about politics and how people were treated. Before undertaking any course of treatment please consult with your healthcare provider. Ralph Waite was born in White Plains, New York on June 22, 1928. Legal Statement. All rights reserved. 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Fox News: Why education?Cotler: I think acting was a great job for me as a child, but then I also had a very unusual situation in that I was on the same show for years and years. [4], In 1963, Waite made his Broadway debut as the Minister in Marathon '33, written and directed by June Havoc. Behind the scenes, the children were treated poorly, one actor struggled with alcoholism and, despite the popularity of the show, nobody was paid what they were worth. WALTONS CHILD STAR KAMI COTLER REFLECTS ON LATE ACTOR RALPH WAITE 5 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH. NCIS Star Mark Harmon Emotionally Detailed How Ralph Waite Tribute Episode Came to Be in 2015. 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 there was that ridiculous laugh when he was doing something silly like that. The show aired from 1972 until 1981. And it wasnt like a casual "Hey, how ya doing? It wasreally intent and him wanting to be sure that we were all good in our lives. All content, including text, and images contained on. Advertisement Michael Learned embraces actor Ralph Waite in scene from the TV series "The Waltons." | Photo: Getty Images I help troubleshoot whatever exciting new problems might emerge. Ralph was also very passionate about politics, how people were treated and social justice. And then I taught for a number of years. Fox News: Whats one memory of Waite that still resonates with you?Cotler: His singing. This gave him courage, so he wrote a screenplay and showed it to producer Lee Rich, who ran Lorimar Productions with Merv Adelson. | Photo: Getty Images. I was probably 7. And were standing by the raccoons grave and its pouring with pretend rain. | Photo: Getty Images. Ralph Waite passed away on February 13, 2014. Here are a couple of the interview segments. 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." He also portrayed Reverend Norman Balthus in Carnivle (2003 2005). Throughout the seventies, he strove to expand outside his Walton patriarchal casting with other TV mini-movie endeavors. It was disappointing that no one even called to say, By the way, thank you. We were loved by the public, but we never felt the studio appreciated us., One time, Michael was gifted with a large arrangement of flowers from the producers, but she was aghast that nothing was sent to the young stars. Market data provided by Factset. So for me, it was a job. Ralph Waite was born in White Plains, New York on June 22, 1928. He also ran for Congress as a Democrat, in California in 1990 for the Riverside County-based 37th district. To be a better father and to help protect them as they navigated through lifes challenges. Waite was able to carry with him a certain grizzled, rumpled, craggy-faced, settled-in benevolence, although he was quite capable of villainy. 8 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT 'THE WALTONS'. By 1960, he'd already made his professional acting debut in New York's "The Balcony" production at the Circle in the Square. I sat and chatted with her until I was ready to move on to the next person. There have been other more recent theater excursions including "Death of a Salesman" (1998), "The Gin Game" (1999), "Ancestral Voices (2000) and "This Thing of Darkness" (2002). Unfortunately, he was appalled by the churchs hypocrisy and quit. However, we were able to do this concert last December before the pandemic hit, so we were all together in the theater, I mean, 20,000 people at each performance and everyone on stage together. Even though his role in the series was more wholesome, he found himself at odds with it. Waite continued to thrive as well on the stage appearing in both contemporary plays ("The Trial of Lee Harvey Osward") as well as Shakespearean classics (Claudius in "Hamlet" and Orsino in "Twelfth Night").Stardom came for him in the form of the gentle, homespun Depression-era series The Waltons (1972). It was one of our weddings I cant remember who it was but he got up and said normally as an actor, we get together with a group of people, you create an ensemble, you have this very intense personal experience for a matter of weeks, and then you all go your separate ways. We were both single, Michael says. [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%. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This kept on even after his marriage withered completely in 1969. The Waltons stands out as not only an important part of my life and career, but also a wonderful part.. Child star Kami Cotler shares memories of Ralph Waite, best known for playing big-hearted patriarch John Walton in The Waltons, who passed away in 2014. Ralph took his work so seriously. 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. | Photo: Getty Images. The pair had already welcomed three daughters by the time he earned his degree and became a minister in the Presbyterian Church and the United Church of Christ. 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And I have to say, opening a charter school is a lot like putting on a show! His attention was focused on the betterment of people of color by picketing for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. I hadnt seen Ralph in a while. I think he said it at a wedding. Thats a rare situation for a TV show to find itself in. Despite their feelings for the studio, there was genuine love among all the actors. See Her Beautiful Bikini Photos, Having Fun at the Beach! Ralph Waite was a very complex man who lived a complicated life. 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. Born In: White Plains, New York, United States, Spouse/Ex-: Linda East (m. 1982), Beverly Waite (m. 1951 - div. 1966), Kerry Shear Waite (m. 1977 - div. And I have enormous faith that we'll all be back together again. CBS' NCIS will acknowledge the passing of TV vet Ralph Waite, who recurred as Gibbs' father Jackson, before Season 11 comes to an end, TVLine has learned. Actor Ralph Waite Plans to Seek Congress Seat : Candidate: Star of 'The Waltons' will run for the Democratic nomination in 37th District. 1, Marathon 33, p. 27. Fox News: What was it like working with Ralph Waite?Kami Cotler: Im the youngest of all the kids on the show, so my perspective comes from being a little kid. said in an interview last year with local paper The . She called him her spirit husband and has admitted that they loved each other for decades. Ralph Waite got married to Beverly Hall on December 29, 1951. [3] He was a member of the Peninsula Players summer theater program during the 1963 season. 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.. Ralph joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served there from 1946 to 1948. His Broadway appearance came when he starred in "Blues for Mister Charlie." Ralph married actress, Kerry Shear, on August 27, 1977, and this marriage too ended in a divorce on August 31, 1981. He would reprise the role in the TV movie The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons (1980). She reiterated what Waite had mentioned, that the show helped them heal, and they remained friends until his death. Closer Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. We have three charter schools in LA. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. We had a lot of different things going on this year that were handled very well and I think thats great.. However, he's remembered more for his role on "The Waltons.". At one point, the US Marine Corps veteran became active in politics. Fox News: How are you and your family coping with 2020?Thomas: We may have distance and separation, but we still have a connection. Ralph Waltie and Michael Learned in "The Waltons.". Fox News: Do you remember the last time you spoke to him?Cotler: Yes, very clearly. Interviews Archive From the Chairman Subscribe Advertising Back Issues Editorial Calendar and Production Schedule Magazine Staff In Memoriam In Memoriam Videos Current Issue No. Waite never knew he would go into acting. In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail in 2019, Learned revealed the truth behind her and her late co-star's relationship. And I basically support all three site leaders with whatever comes up. On February 13, 2014, Waite sadly passed away at age 85 from natural causes in Palm Desert, California. Thereafter, he married Linda East on December 4, 1982 and was with her until his death. And so we're very lucky we were able to do it that way. When the show took off, the time he spent with his onscreen family transformed his life. 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