A year later, the series kicked off, premiering on September 14, 1972.

Judy Norton, aka Mary Ellen Walton, Posed for Playboy

Surprise!

Norton was featured on thecoverwearing a sheer bodysuit, and on the interior of the magazine in a pictorial.

The cast of The Waltons in 70s

“They felt it would be a good, positive career move,” she revealed in the interview.

In addition to acting, Norton is also a singer.

“They are my family.

Judy Norton smiling at event

We’re super-close,” Norton toldFox News.

“It was a very special bond that we still share.”

The Waltons cast posing at event