Michael Learned played the beloved mom on "The Waltons." When first time producer April Manor hooked up with her on her short film for the 168 Film Project, who knew that she would be demanding janitorial services from the multiple Emmy-winner (The Waltons (3), Nurse (1). Alas, etiquette and chivalry are dead, but, all is not lost. Manor and Director Liz Hewes teamed up for 5 nominations at the 168 Film Festival (Sept. 2014) and won for Best Comedy Screenplay. Learned gained two nominations for Best Supporting Actress, one for Manor's "The Parcel" and also for James Runcorn's "Unplugged," which won Best Comedy (2014). #168Film, #168FilmFestival
