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Episode 3 – My Ellen

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Mark, Christopher and Chris discuss the dark and classic episode from Season 4, My Ellen. My Ellen is the 3rd episode in the 4th Season and First aired on September 26, 1977.

Memorable Quotes: Eloise Taylor: I asked God for a miracle today. I prayed by my baby’s grave. I asked him to make her alive today. He can do that. He’s done greater things than that. Reverend Robert Alden: Eloise, it’s not… Eloise Taylor: Don’t tell me it’s not my place to question God. They’re covering my baby out there with dirt. It’ll be so dark… My Ellen was always so afraid of the dark. God doesn’t care about me and God doesn’t care about Ellen. Don’t you come around here no more. No more! Cal Taylor: Eloise… Reverend Robert Alden: It’s alright. I’ll go. Eloise Taylor: [Picks up bible] And take your damn book with you! [throws Bible at him]

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Episode 4 – Meet me at the Fair

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Mark and Christopher discuss the wonderful Meet me at the Fair episode which originally aired Wednesday Nov 28, 1977. It is Season 4 Episode 11

The Ingalls and Oleson families are spending the day at a county fair, and there is plenty of fun and excitement in store for everyone. While sparks fly between Mary and a smooth-talking balloonist, Caroline and Harriet face off in a pie-baking contest, and Charles and Nels enter a gritty competition of their own. As for Laura, she wastes all her spending money in a surprising way, and Carrie faces serious danger when Laura fails to supervise her.

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Episode 5 – A Christmas They Never Forgot

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Christopher Hasler and Mark Jeacoma are joined by Chris Cooling to discuss the classic “A Christmas They Never Forgot” episode!

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Episode 6 – Crossed Connections

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Mark Jeacoma and Chris Cooling discuss the classic Crossed Connections episode of LHOTP

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Episode 7 – Ebenezer Sprague

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Episode 8 – The Camp Out

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Episode 10 – Annabelle

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Download Subscribe Unknown to everyone, Nel’s long lost sister Annabelle happens to visit Walnut Grove with a traveling circus. She also happens to be the ‘Fat Lady,’ much to Harriet’s chagrin. Meanwhile, Laura has a competitor for Almanzo’s attention…

 

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Episode 9 – The Monster of Walnut Grove

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Download Subscribe In the first Halloween themed episode of Little House, Laura believes she witnesses a murder and is haunted by the experience. Nellie and Willie take advantage of this to pull their own Halloween trick…

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Episode 11 – The Lake Kezia Monster

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The Lake Kezia Monster s5e19 Eccentric Walnut Grove resident Kezia has her lakeside property auctioned off for non-payment of taxes and who else but Mrs. Oleson buys it, keeping Kezia around as an indentured servant. Albert comes up with one of his schemes and enlists Laura and Andy to help scare off Mrs. Oleson…

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Episode 12 – There’s No Place Like Home pt. 1&2

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Caroline talks to Mary who convinces Charles that he should not have to stay in Winoka if he is unhappy. So, the Ingalls decide they are going back to Walnut Grove. They invite Albert to go back with them. The children at the blind school give them a horseshoe to hang over their door and sing them home with the song about a horseshoe over the door. The Garveys and the Olsens go home, too.

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Episode 14

Here Come the Brides – Season 4 Episode 12

 

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For this episode of Walnut GroveCast I am joined by the amazing Susan King!

Bare-foot bumpkin Luke Sims and his hunky dad Adam, arrive in Walnut Grove. Adam is a pig farmer, (and according to Willie, “he raises hogs too”…. as will be evident at the Olson’s dinner table when Luke joins them for a meal) Adam and son stop by the schoolhouse so that Luke can get some book learnin’ and have a “women’s touch” in his life. We discover Adam is a widower and Miss Beadle instantaneously has the hots for him. Not knowing her history, Luke takes a shine to Nellie and their relationship progresses. Harriet catches them out late one night and seeks Miss Beadle’s help in stopping their romance as it is effecting Nellie’s school work. Miss Beadle protests at first but quickly realizes this is a great opportunity to see hunky Adam again Luke decides to buy Nellie a ring for her birthday, using Mary to assist him, misunderstandings galore occur with Nellie angry telling her mother to “SHUT UP” as she explains to Nellie that “ Luke bought a ring for Mary and men are fickle as weather vanes”. Luke shows up at the door on her birthday with presents in tow and the misunderstanding is cleared up. Luke, Nellie, Adam and Miss Eva Beadle spend time together picnicking, etc. and Adam proposes to Eva. She wants to think about it because of her age and school responsibilities. While pondering Adams proposal, Nellie asks Ms. Beadle about marriage (Age etc.) Miss B thinks she is talking about her, but in reality, she is contemplating Luke’s proposal to her. Both Nellie and Eva decide to wed the Sims men, Eva telling Adam in a sweet moment at his house, Nellie, and Luke grabbing a suitcase, hopping on the Oleson’s buckboard and driving to sleepy-eye to elope. Hilarity ensues as Adam, Ms. Beadle and the Oleson’s (with a rifle in tow) track them down to a hotel. Harriet’s request? “Nels, make her a widow!” They all go back to the JP and Nellie and Luke get “unmarried”. While Adam and Ms. Beadle are there at the JP, they decide to marry….and with the exception of the JP and his wife who have been continuously awoken all night long…they live happily ever after.

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Episode 13 – Bunny

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Download Subscribe Bunny s03e02 The crowds cheered when Nellie was named the winner! Here is the first installment of the #nelliepalooza from Walnut GroveCast. When Nellie Oleson is seriously injured after falling from Bunny, a horse that used to belong to Laura Ingalls, Nellie’s mother blames Laura for the accident and orders the animal destroyed. But Laura secretly steals her still-beloved Bunny away from Mrs. Oleson’s vengeance and resigns herself to the penance of waiting hand and foot on a demanding, bedridden Nellie.

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Episode 15 – An Interview with Alison Arngrim

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Actually, Alison was kind enough to agree to come onto Walnut GroveCast and discuss Little House on the Prairie as well as all of the projects she is involved in.  Alison spoke about her role on the award winning web series, “Life Interrupted” and the possibility of being awarded an Emmy for her role, an amazing and exclusive tour of Hollywood with “Nasty Nellie” and Dearly Departed Tours and a speaking engagement for The Indomitable Spirit June 24, 2017  CLICK TO GET TICKETS

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Episode 16 – The Music Box

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Episode 17 – Back to School Part 1

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Susan and Mark discuss the wonderful Back to School episode from Season 6.  This continues our #nellipalooza collection of shows…enjoy!

Laura, Albert and Carrie are beginning a new school year and many changes are in store on the 6th season of Little House on the Prairie . Nellie graduates from school and becomes the reluctant owner of a hotel and restaurant. The new characters of Almanzo and Eliza Jane Wilder enter in as the new School Teacher and the love of Laura’s life.

Charles injures himself and Caroline goes to work as a cook in Nellie’s restaurant.

Laura and Nellie are at their competitive best for Almanzo’s affections, with Harriet helping by pressuring him into dinner with her daughter. Because neither she nor Nellie can cook, Laura is all too willing (with ulterior motives) to prepare Almanzo’s favorite dish for her.

In a hurry to grow up and win Almanzo’s heart. Laura believes she will officially be an adult if she can pass her school and teachers exams. In only an optimism that Charlie Brown trusting Lucy to hold that football can understand, Laura asks Nellie for help.

This episode climaxes with mud wrestling, a couple of punches in the face and Laura’s realization that although she is approaching womanhood, like all of us, in many ways she is still a little girl, and no matter how much she matures, she will always be half-pint

 – Susan King

 

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Episode 19 – He loves me, he loves me not

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Mark and Chris Cooling get together to discuss the beloved He loves me, he loves me not” episode of Little House on the Prairie.

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Episode 18- Back to School Part 2

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Susan and Mark discuss the wonderful Back to School episode from Season 6.  This continues our #nellipalooza collection of shows…enjoy!

Laura, Albert and Carrie are beginning a new school year and many changes are in store on the 6th season of Little House on the Prairie . Nellie graduates from school and becomes the reluctant owner of a hotel and restaurant. The new characters of Almanzo and Eliza Jane Wilder enter in as the new School Teacher and the love of Laura’s life.

Charles injures himself and Caroline goes to work as a cook in Nellie’s restaurant.

Laura and Nellie are at their competitive best for Almanzo’s affections, with Harriet helping by pressuring him into dinner with her daughter. Because neither she nor Nellie can cook, Laura is all too willing (with ulterior motives) to prepare Almanzo’s favorite dish for her.

In a hurry to grow up and win Almanzo’s heart. Laura believes she will officially be an adult if she can pass her school and teachers exams. In only an optimism that Charlie Brown trusting Lucy to hold that football can understand, Laura asks Nellie for help.

This episode climaxes with mud wrestling, a couple of punches in the face and Laura’s realization that although she is approaching womanhood, like all of us, in many ways she is still a little girl, and no matter how much she matures, she will always be half-pint

 – Susan King

 

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Episode 20 – An Interview with Charlotte Stewart

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Download Subscribe Mark had the pleasure of interviewing Charlotte Stewart for Walnut GroveCast. Charlotte Stewart is of course most famous for her role as the schoolmarm ‘Miss Beadle’ on Little House on the Prairie and her mesmerizing work with director David Lynch.

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Episode 21 – Walnut GroveCast – Christmas at Plum Creek

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Walnut GroveCast – Christmas at Plum Creek

Mark and Susan discuss the wonderful early Christmas at Plum Creek!

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Episode 22 – The Blizzard

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Episode 23 – Four Eyes

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Mark is joined by Chris Cooling of the Forgotten TV Podcast and Susan King to discuss the Little House on the Prairie classic….Four Eyes!

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Episode 24 – Sweet Sixteen

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Mark is joined by Susan to discuss the very well received and classic episode, Sweet Sixteen which aired on February 25, 1980 and was episode 22 in Season 6.

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Episode 28 – The Voice of Tinker Jones

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Mark welcomes Chris Cooling from Forgotten.tv to the show! We discuss the beloved The Voice of Tinker Jones episode of Little House on the Prairie for this episode of Walnut GroveCast!

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Episode 26 – The Inheritance

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Download Subscribe Mark and Susan discuss the Little House on the Prairie episode, The Inheritance which originally aired on 2/6/1978

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Episode 25 – The Bully Boys

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Susan and Mark discuss The Bully Boys episode of Little House on the Prairie for this episode of Walnut GroveCast!

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Episode 27 – Oleson vs Oleson

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Mark was contacted by a fan from Japan to join him on the show! Rii is an 18 year old student who is not only a tremendous fan of Little House on the Prairie but also runs an amazing Twitter account that is LHOTP centric!

Rii chose to review the episode, Oleson vs Oleson and we just had a great time!  Enjoy!

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Episode 29 – Fred

 

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Susan and Mark discuss the lighthearted and very funny episode, Fred.

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Episode 31 – Whisper Country

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Susan and Mark discuss the episode Whisper Country.

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Episode 30 – An Interview with Rachel Lindsay Greenbush

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Mark reached out to Rachel Lindsay Greenbush who agreed to come onto Walnut GroveCast for an Interview!  I couldn’t be more thankful!  We discussed her love of riding horses, what it was like for her and her sister on the set of Little House on the Prairie and what she is up to now!

Reach out to Rachel and ask her all about her incredibly cool candles here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009549512718

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Episode 55 – An Interview with LHOTP Dog Trainer: Sharon Evans

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Mark was delighted that Sharon Evans who worked directly on the set of Little House on the Prairie accepted his invitation to come onto Walnut GroveCast!  Sharon paved the way for women to enter the world of Professional Animal Training and is amazing at what she does.  You can check out her impressive film history here

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and if you would like to learn more about Sharon and what she does you can visit her website

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In her Facebook group, she is kind enough to share her personal photos and experiences while working on our favorite show!  Check it out here

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Episode 35 – The Sound of Children

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  Mark is joined by Walnut GroveCast listener, Anne!  Anne was just amazing on the show as we discussed her choice of episode, The Sound of Children!

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Episode 34 – Harriet’s Happenings

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Mark is joined by Susan and Chris to discuss the amazing episode, Harriet’s Happenings which aired on October 30, 1978.

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Episode 36 – The Cheaters

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Susan and Mark discuss the episode, The Cheaters which aired on November 20, 1978.

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Episode 38 – An Interview with Wendi Lou Lee AKA “Baby Grace”

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Actress, Author and Motivational speaker, Wendi Lou Lee and her twin, Brenda, landed the part of Baby Grace Ingalls in 1978 – apparently, she and her sister were precisely what Michael Landon and producers were looking for.  Retiring from acting to attend Kindergarten, Wendi is now a motivational speaker and is about to release a book entitled, A Prairie Devotional.

You can follow Wendi and her work at her personal website here: www.wendiloulee.com

You can Pre-order Wendi’s much anticipated book here: A Prairie Devotional: 100 Devotions

 

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Episode 37 – Come let us reason Together

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Susan and Mark discuss the episode Come let us reason Together which aired on January 12, 1981.

“Percival’s domineering father and Nellie’s overbearing mother drive the expectant couple to distraction as they battle over whether their unborn grandchild will be raised Jewish or Christian.”

Michael Landon … Charles Ingalls (credit only) Karen Grassle … Caroline Ingalls Melissa Gilbert … Laura Ingalls Wilder (credit only) Melissa Sue Anderson … Mary Ingalls Kendall (credit only) Rachel Lindsay Greenbush … Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) (credit only) Sidney Greenbush … Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) (credit only) Jonathan Gilbert … Willie Oleson Kevin Hagen … Dr. Hiram Baker E.M. Margolese … Benjamin Cohen Bea Silvern … Edna Cohen Katherine MacGregor … Harriet Oleson Richard Bull … Nels Oleson Alison Arngrim … Nellie Oleson Dalton Steve Tracy … Percival Isaac Cohen Dalton Dan McBride … Mr. Reilly Jack Lilley … Stage Driver

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Episode 40 – The Election

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Susan and Mark discuss the episode The Election which originally aired on March 21, 1977. It is the 20th episode in Season 3.

Synopsis: “As a prank to make him look foolish, the older boys of Walnut Grove school nominate the object of their practical jokes, gentle Elmer Dobkins, to run for class president against popular Mary Ingalls and wealthy Nellie Oleson. While Mary and Nellie wage their campaigns with promises of popcorn and gum balls, Mr. Dobkins witnesses his son being teased by the older boys and, when he finds out why Elmer was nominated, angrily orders him to pull out of the election. But, when election day comes and the race seems too close to call, a cruel act and children tired of being bullied decide the outcome.”

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Episode 39 – Castoffs

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Mark is joined by Sharon Evans (Check out Sharon’s interview HERE with me where talks all about her experiences on the set of Little House where she worked as trainer to the on screen dogs) to discuss this Season 4 opener which proved big changes were happening in the world of LHOTP!

Castoff synopsis “An eccentric old woman who has set up her “house” in the center of town and a stray dog who hitches a ride to Plum Creek from Mankato in Charles Ingalls’ wagon both, in their own way, help Laura through the loss of an old friend and teach her and rest Walnut Grove lessons in love and acceptance.”

Thanks Sharon!

Sharon paved the way for women to enter the world of Professional Animal Training and is amazing at what she does.  You can check out her impressive film history here

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Episode 41 – The Award

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Susan and Mark discuss the Season 1 Episode 12 episode “The Award” which originally aired on December 11, 1974

A frightened, angry Caroline impulsively forbids Mary from taking a scholarship exam as punishment for accidentally starting a late-night fire in the barn where she had gone to study to keep from waking her sleeping little sister, Laura. But more than anything, Mary wants the exam winner’s prize, a beautiful, new Webster’s Dictionary, and when she delays telling her teacher that she won’t be taking the test, Laura worries that her big sister is planning to defy their mother.

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Episode 43

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Susan and Mark (who had the flu during the filming of this episode) watched the episode The Preacher Takes a Wife which originally aired on October 22, 1979.

Episode Synopsis Rev. Alden creates a stir in Walnut Grove when he falls in love with elderly parishioner Anna Craig. Mrs. Oleson objects to the relationship and gives the good preacher a choice: Either call off the impending marriage or get fired!

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Episode 42

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Mark had the honor of speaking with Veteran, Stuntman and Animal Trainer Brian Renfro on the show!

Bryan Renfro has had a very exciting and active career in film and television as a stuntman on such films as The Beastmaster, Death Wish V and XMen to name a few as well as an animal trainer on Little House on the Prairie and many many other productions.

Bryan’s book, Casey can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Casey-Bryan-Renfro/dp/1934216941

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Mark and Susan tackle the beloved Season 5 Episode 10 episode MEN WILL BE BOYS which originally aired on November 13, 1978

“While their fathers secretly trail them, young Albert Ingalls and Andy Garvey set off to prove their mettle as men by accepting a challenge to live by their wits during a week-long, overland walk from Walnut Grove to Sleepy Eye and back.”

Michael Landon … Charles Ingalls Karen Grassle … Caroline Ingalls Melissa Gilbert … Laura Ingalls Melissa Sue Anderson … Mary Ingalls (credit only) Rachel Lindsay Greenbush … Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Sidney Greenbush … Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Merlin Olsen … Jonathan Garvey Hersha Parady … Alice Garvey Patrick Labyorteaux … Andrew ‘Andy’ Garvey (as Patrick Laborteaux) Matthew Labyorteaux … Albert Quinn Ingalls Charles Cooper … Constable Dorothy Konrad … Mrs. Channing Gus Peters … Cooper Ancel Cook … Caulder Will Hunt … Postmaster Patrick Cranshaw … Spokes (as Pat Cranshaw) Jack Perkins … Lundstrum

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Episode 47

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Dean Butler who played Almanzo Wilder was kind enough to spend some serious time talking to me about his career and he is really just an amazing guy!

I hope you enjoy it!

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Episode 46

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Mark and Susan discuss the wonderful episode, Child of Pain which originally aired on February 12, 1975

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Season 5 is here! I cannot believe how quickly the time has come and gone! The show couldn’t have done without the support of the listeners but especially the amazing Patreon supporters! Thank you all so much!

Mark and Susan discuss this bittersweet episode which first aired on March 2, 1981

Pregnancy symptoms hit both Laura and her mother Caroline. Caroline, after bearing four daughters, really wants a son. But when it turns out Caroline is not pregnant at all, but is beginning menopause, she sinks into a deep depression. Her husband and daughters desperately try to convince her that they love her for the person she is, not for the person she wanted to be. Finally, Charles proposes that he and Caroline renew their wedding vows.

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Mark had the honor of speaking with Radames Pera!  Radames played the character, John jr. or more specifically, “John Sanderson Edwards” on Little House on the Prairie from 1975 to 1977. Radames has had such vast career and has had roles on important 1970’s TV shows such as The Bill Cosby Show, Family Affair, Night Gallery, Gidget Gets Married, The Waltons, Lassie, Hawaii Five-O, The Six Million Dollar Man (TV and Movie), Marcus Welby M.D., Shazam!, and who can forget his role as Young Caine in nearly 50 episodes of the legendary Kung Fu with David Carradine!

I hope you all enjoy this interview!

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Episode 52

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WGC had the honor of having Hersha Parady on the show! Before Little House on the Prairie she had roles on The Waltons, Mannix and on the CBS Afternoon Playhouse – we know her best as Alice Garvey!

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Episode 54

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Mark had the honor of speaking with David Friedman!  David has been on many of the most popular tv shows from the 1980s such as Chips, Several Waltons movies, Mama’s Family, Amazing Stories, St Elsewhere, Mr Belvedere, The New Leave it to Beaver, The Burning Bed, Highway to Heaven and of course if you’re listening to this show you know him best as Jason Carter, please welcome to the show David Friedman. 

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Episode 56

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Wendi Lou Lee (along with her sister) played Grace Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.  Wendi was kind enough to speak with me candidly about her new book which gives a very personal and in depth look into the life of the actress, motivational speaker and now author.

Wendi’s website can be found here: https://wendiloulee.com

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Mark and Susan discuss the episode Times of Change which originally aired on September 19, 1977   “An excited Mary Ingalls accompanies her father to the Chicago Grange Convention to surprise her true love, John Edwards, by accepting his invitation to a cotillion in person. But, surprises are in store for everyone as both Charles and Mary experience a trip very different from the one they had expected. “

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Charlotte Randall Yerke worked on Little House on the Prairie for 8 years as Script Supervisor (one of the most demanding jobs on any TV or film production!) – I loved speaking with her and I think you will enjoy this discussion!

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Happy Halloween Everyone! Today I decided to release this brand new episode on its 40th anniversary, yes, the episode, The Halloween Dream aired 40 years ago today on October 29, 1979! According to IMDB this episode is “Often cited by fans and critics as being the worst and/or least popular episode in the series”.

Although it might have been a little bit off the rails, so to speak I think Chris Hasler and I had a blast discussing it, I hope you enjoy it too.

“On Halloween, Albert has a dream where he and Laura are kidnapped by a rogue Indian tribe after they are mistaken as members of a rival tribe.”

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Alison Arngrim has returned to discuss all types of things about her Podcast, her career and even answers some listener questions.  I hope you enjoy this episode which was recorded on October 8, 2019!

You can learn all about Alison Arngrim at her website, http://bonnetheads.com

Alison’s Podcast, The Alison Arngrim Show can be found almost anywhere online but here are a couple links to get you started https://www.ubngo.com/alisonarngrim https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-alison-arngrim-show

If you happen to be in Ohio and want to check out GHOULARDIFEST that Alison is appearing in this weekend (OCT 11-13) please visit https://www.theghoulardifest.com/

All about Ghoulardi! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghoulardi

Watch Hush Hush, Nellie Oleson! https://www.amazon.com/Hush-Nellie-Oleson-Alison-Arngrim/dp/B07V5XCL9B

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Reed Seifer has artwork which sometimes mixes in some of the imagery of Little House on the Prairie.  Finding anyone who is implementing LHOTP into their professional work is something I personally find very interesting.  I hope you enjoy this discussion

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This time around Susan joins me to discuss the episode The Long Road Home which originally aired on March 3rd 1976!

This is a very interesting episode and for some reason I remember the nitroglycerin aspect of the show very vividly!

“When their grain doesn’t sell for enough to see their families through the winter, Charles and Isaiah hire on with the railroad to haul a wagon-load of highly explosive nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain road and, as their journey progresses, find themselves dealing with situations almost as volatile as the freight they so carefully carry. ”

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In this episode, I am joined by Leah Mitchell to discuss the episode, Goodbye Mrs. Wilder! This episode first aired on February, 2, 1981!

“When Mrs. Oleson demands Art and French be added to the school curriculum, Laura quits, leaving Mrs. Oleson to cover the subjects herself.”

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Kim Layer was kind enough to join me as we discuss the heartwarming “Jennie episode”, Marvin’s Garden which originally aired on January 3rd, 1983 (or December 6 1982).

“Jenny nearly drowns in a lake trying to recover her locket. Suffering from brain-damage, Jenny befriends a retired doctor named Marvin Haynes who helps her recover. ”

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Mark has the honor of speaking with actor, Keith Coogan!

Keith Coogan has been on many of the most popular tv shows such as The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, The Waltons, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Chips and also in films such as Adventures in Babysitting, Hiding Out, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead and of course you may remember him as Timothy from the Little House on the Prairie episode Make a Joyful Noise. 

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This episode originally aired on November 15, 1976 which was 43 years ago tonight!

This roundtable discussion was crazy – it reminded me of those big Sunday dinners my family would have when I was little. Laughter, inside jokes, noisy and all in all a great time.  Thank you so much to everyone who participated and although 6 people might be too many to talk at once I thought we all did extremely well with it!

Six LHOTP fanatics get together to discuss the sad and bleak episode, The Journey in the Spring for 2 hours!  I hope you enjoy this episode!

Special Thanks to Leah Mitchell, Kim Layer, Anne Quinn, Susan King and Chris Hasler for being good sports and making this a memorable episode!

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Dotty Cashen who many of you know from the Facebook group joined me for this take on the Season 7 Episode 14 of LHOTP. She did great and I look forward to having her return in the future! This lighthearted and mischievous episode was a memorable one. 

The Nephew first aired on January 19, 1981

” Royal Wilder thinks of a perfect solution when he needs a break from dastardly duo Myron and Rupert, his spoiled, undisciplined sons…send the terrible two to Walnut Grove for a visit with unsuspecting Uncle Almanzo and Aunt Laura! “

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In this episode I interviewed the amazing Barbara M. Walker who wrote the ubiquitous Little House Cookbook!  I love Barbara because her first response to me via email was simply, “I don’t like the television show so there is likely very little that you would find interesting coming from me.”.  After 3 or 4 emails back and forth and a 45 minute talk on the phone I finally convinced her to come onto the show and I had such a great time! I have to thank the LHOTP Historical GURU Bill Anderson for putting me in touch with Barbara!  

I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Leah Mitchell joins Mark to review this beloved episode! 

The Love of Johnny Johnson first aired on October 9, 1974.  

 “Friction results between the Ingalls sisters when young Laura falls hard for handsome Johnny Johnson who, in spite of all her efforts to get him to see her as more than just a little girl, seems to only have eyes for older Mary.”

Special thanks to Leah for coming onto the show – it was a lot of fun!

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Merry Christmas (or XMAS) everyone! 2019 is coming to an end in about a week and I wanted to release one last episode for you guys and gals.  I feel I have written these same words several times since Thanksgiving so I will make it brief.    2020 is going to be a really fun year for Walnut GroveCast and there will be interviews with the cast members that I can trick into coming onto the show, more giveaways and anything else that might pop into my head! In 2019 specifically, I have built many friendships within this small community and I am glad to see that many friendships have flourished within the community members, there have been celebrations, tragic losses and bickering and it truly feels like a solid community of wackos who I can say without a doubt are ‘My People”  …mission accomplished!  I am also happy to report that unlike many other LHOTP groups, the people in WGC seem to have a love of the art of grammar and spelling (and cipherin’).     Above all of that I can’t thank the people who help with the finances associated to hosting the show and general costs that seem to be never ending. It means a lot to me that I am not the only crazy one who is willing to put time, effort and money into such a fun project! 2020 is going to be another server move which should not effect you at all but it means I get to do a lot of work, work that I truly love.  Think of me as Isaac in The Craftman, except I’m not quite that old….yet.   

This episode may be our longest clocking in at 2 hours, 36 minutes and 31 seconds!

Bless All the Dear Children and it originally aired on December 17, 1984.  I am joined by Mrs. Kim Layer of The Florida Layer’s who, along with me had never seen this hard to find Little House on the Prairie TV Movie. 

“During preparations for a Christmas baby, Rose Wilder is kidnapped by a woman who recently lost her child. While looking for Rose, Laura, Almanzo, and Mr Edwards meet a lonely orphan boy who ends up living with that woman.”

  I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!  

See you next year!

 – Mark

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Episode 72

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In this episode I am joined by the multi-talented Kim Layer to review the tear jerker, lump in the throat episode, Stone Soup.  Stone Soup first aired on January 18, 1982 and although they were going through a heatwave in this episode, that same week in NY and much of the nation we were having record breaking freezing weather as can be read at this link from the NY Times

 https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/11/us/record-breaking-cold-leaves-9-dead-in-us.html 

Record Low Predicted in City

In New York City the temperature fell to 6 degrees and continued to drop; for all but the intrepid, it was a day to stay indoors. Thousands of New Yorkers from all parts of the city filed complaints with the Housing Department about lack of heat or hot water. The National Weather Service predicted that the temperature might match or fall below the record low of 3 degrees Monday. (Page B1.)

In Milwaukee the mercury sank to 25 below, also setting a record. In Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. – the coldest spot in the nation at 36 below – and Fargo, N.D., the wind-chill factor pushed temperatures to 98 degrees below zero.

The situation was most critical in the Great Lakes region as an Arctic air mass rolled across the Canadian border. In Chicago, winds of 35 to 60 miles an hour made it feel like 81 below, the National Weather Service said. ”This is a real emergency,” Mayor Jane M. Byrne of Chicago said as she as she convened a meeting of all city department heads to make plans for dealing with the cold, which is expected to continue through most of the week.”

Well, back in California, er, I mean Minnesota it was sweltering! Stone Soup was the first time I remember Melissa Gilbert having the opportunity to stretch out as an actor and I feel she did very well!

I hope you enjoy this episode and a big thank you to Kim for joining me to review!

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Episode 73

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Sylvia had 2 parts which originally aired on February 9 and February 16 (just coming off of Valentine’s Day, Yikes!) in 1981. Since the podcast started this has been one of the most requested episodes to review. Please note that we will be reviewing Sylvia again, I feel it is a sad and crazy series of episodes and deserves different input from different people.

I asked Psychologist Dr. Lindsay Weisner from the Neurotic Nourishment Podcast if she would come onto the show to discuss the troubling and dark episode. Dr. Weisner works largely with adults struggling with anxiety and teenagers with suicidal ideation so when she agreed to review the 2 parter I was floored.  Having Dr. Weisner join me was a true honor and I really cannot thank her enough.  I think we did a good job of capturing the craziness of these episodes and hope you all enjoy it.  

I wish I had a camera on Dr. Weisner’s face when I asked, “Hey Lindsay, I do a podcast about Little House on the Prairie, would you want to come on and discuss the ‘rape episode’?” Her face was a mix of, “what did he just say?” and “is this a joke?”  

Nope not a joke!

BTW her podcast, Neurotic Nourishment Podcast is really amazing, honest and blunt, I can’t recommend it more! Dr. Weisner also talks about the book she is releasing, Ten Steps To Finding Happy: A Guide to Permanent Satisfaction which has quite the buzz around it and personally I can’t wait to read it, even if I am already pretty happy

Here are links and if you could even share the links it would be appreciated.

LINKS Pre-Order  Ten Steps To Finding Happy: A Guide to Permanent Satisfaction Neurotic Nourishment Podcast

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neuroticnourishment/

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Episode 74

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Anne Quinn joins me to review this (in my opinion) Michael Landon inspired rendition of Rocky!

The Fighter originally aired on November 21, 1977 

“A road-weary, aging boxer who has sacrificed his family and his health for the only career he has ever known, comes to a long-dreaded crossroads when he unexpectedly meets his match in a ring in Walnut Grove.”

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Episode 75

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Suzy Barbieri is an actress who many who listen to this show will recognize as “Leslie Barton”, Albert’s love interest in the episode, “Dearest Albert I’ll Miss You”. After Little House on the Prairie Suzy also worked on classic tv series such as Cagney and Lacey and starred in the films, Skyward and Skyward Christmas. In 2002 she produced the film, Blue Crush which had stars such as Michelle Rodriguez and Kate Bosworth. 

I was honored to have Suzy accept my invitation to come onto Walnut GroveCast to speak with me about her role on LHOTP as well as her career.

A special thank you to Warren Croom for helping me get the interview request to Suzy.

I hope you enjoy this interview!

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Episode 76

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Anne joins me to discuss the very memorable episode, The Last Summer. This episode originally aired on February 21, 1983.

We discuss it all and in classic WGC fashion we go off the rails constantly – I hope you enjoy this episode!

Have ideas for artwork, episodes, giveaways, etc?  please send ideas, links, files, etc to  mark@ontheodd.com

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Episode 77

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Hello all – this time around we have the episode “Be My Friend” to review and it was recorded with Kim Layer several months ago.

Be My Friend was originally released on January 30, 1978

Listening to it while editing was a blast! I hope you enjoy it! 

“After finding a number of bottles containing messages, including a photograph, from a mysterious girl, Laura finds an abandoned baby. Laura takes the child in and cares for it like it was her own, not knowing it belongs to a timid young woman with an abusive father. “

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Episode 78

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Chris Hasler is back and he is ready to tear apart the entire LHOTP world! This is a legendary episode and has a bunch of inaccurate nonsense but I just love it! I hope you find it a fun listen!

Wave of the Future is episode 10 for Season 8 and originally aired on December 7, 1981!

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Episode 79

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Hi all, Kim Layer here!

Join us as Leah Mitchell, Mark Jeacoma and I celebrate Founder’s Day just one day after Walnut Grove, Minnesota’s actual Founder’s Day! 

Founders Day originally aired on May 7, 1975

We declare that this week should be FOUNDERS WEEK for Walnut Grove!

Although Walnut Grove was founded in 1840, it wasn’t incorporated until March 18, 1879. The name came from the beautiful grove of walnut trees along the banks of Plum Creek. The first village officials were: Elias Bedal, president; T. Quartan, J. Leo and C. Clementson, trustees; and Charles Ingalls, justice of peace.

“Walnut Grove’s Founder’s Day festivities promise fun and friendly competition… for all except aging logger and “Bull of the Woods” Jim Tyler, who secretly fears losing the log chopping contest, and with it his self-respect, to a younger, stronger Charles Ingalls.”

We had a blast recording this episode just a few hours ago and we look forward to many more reviews in the coming weeks. 

 

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Episode 80

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Hello all – Kim Layer joins me to review the episode, “The Legend of Black Jake”!

The Legend of Black Jake was originally released on November 16, 1981

“A pair of bumbling crooks kidnaps Nels and holds him for ransom. However, Mrs. Olesen refuses to pay the $100 fee required to free her husband, so Nels decides to work with the crooks to get his revenge. In the process, nearly everyone in Walnut Grove finds themselves on the wrong side of the criminals.”

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Episode 81

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Time Travel on LHOTP! 

Let’s jump feet first into an episode that was recorded this past Summer!  Susan and I tackle the episode The Legacy which aired on January 25, 1982!  We’re in the eighties for this one people! This is of course the one with the Ford pickup in it and it’s always a memorable one!   

” A present-day couple buy an antique, folding-leaf table with a large “I” branded on it and are curious to learn about its origins. The story focuses on Charles’ efforts to patent the table and have it mass produced. However, a ruthless businessman is successful in a bid to steal the patent and snare an ill-gotten profit, forcing Charles to realize that his family, and not the tables, are his greatest legacy. ”

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Episode 82

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Susan King and Dotty Cashen join Mark to discuss the beloved episode, The Wolves. This is a wonderful cautionary tale told in a style that only Little House on the Prairie can pull off! 

The Wolves originally aired on October 7, 1977

Listening to it while editing was a blast! I hope you enjoy it! 

“While their parents are out of town, Mary keeps house and becomes frustrated when Laura won’t obey her. Meanwhile, Laura spends a lot of time with Andy, taking care of a wounded wolf and her pups. Trouble brews when a pack of feral dogs attack local livestock and the farmers blame the wolves.”

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Episode 83

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This will correct an error I made, I mistakenly mislabeled yesterdays episode!

Hello all – for this installment of Walnut GroveCast, Megan Parker was kind enough to join me to discuss the beloved episode, Town Party, Country Party

Town Party, Country Party was originally released on October 30, 1974

*note – I really did lose this recording after about 20 minutes in and Megan was incredibly understanding and we started over!  I am still embarrassed by that!

“Laura befriends Olga, a girl crippled from birth with one leg shorter than the other and who, as a result, is teased by Nellie and often left out of the other children’s games. But when Charles comes up with a way to help Olga walk more normally, he meets unexpected resistance…from Olga’s over-protective father. “

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Episode 84

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Today returning to the show to review “Dark Sage” is Rii who is from Japan and was kind enough to work with me to find the perfect time to review this deep and racially charged episode!

Dark Sage was originally released on October 26, 1981

“Dr. Baker is enthusiastic about his new assistant, a young university-trained physician named Caleb LeDoux … until he realizes he is black. The Ingalls family are among the few to accept Dr. LeDoux, while others’ reactions range from prejudice to outright racism. Even Dr. Baker has a tough time concealing his prejudice. Then, a pregnant white woman is suffering from complications and must rely on LeDoux to save her life, but the woman’s racist husband refuses to cooperate and Charles must intervene. The surgery is a success and both woman and her baby son are fine; Dr. Baker is stunned and realizes he must deal with his own prejudice … by going all out to convince Dr. LeDoux to stay when he threatens to leave the community. “

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Episode 85

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Kim joins Mark to discuss the very emotional episode, A Promise to Keep.

A Promise to Keep was originally released on March 1, 1982

“Mr. Edwards arrives back to Walnut Grove harboring some disturbing secrets, namely that his marriage was ruined because of his alcoholism. His inability to stay off the bottle nearly destroys his cherished friendship with Charles when he causes an accident that nearly kills Albert. Charles tells Mr. Edwards to leave Walnut Grove and not come back, leaving Almanzo and Laura as his last hope. “

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Episode 86

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Leah joins Mark to discuss the very emotional episode, The High Cost of Being Right.

The High Cost of Being Right was originally released on November 14, 1977

“After the Garveys’ grain-filled barn burns down and leaves them with no crop to sell, proud Jonathan refuses to accept help from anyone, even his wife Alice, and their marriage is put to the test when neither half of the stubborn couple will consider the other’s solution to the problem.”

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Episode 87

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This episode was recorded way back in December – it was the first night of Chanukah and Kim Layer joined me to discuss the emotional episode Soldier’s Return.  This episode deals with PTSD in a time when little was understood and not much more than medicating the problem existed. This episode also deals with opiate addiction and the struggles associated with it. 

Soldier’s Return was originally released on March 24, 1976

“Coming home after 12 years of performing with a busy Philadelphia orchestra, Mrs. Whipple’s troubled son, Granville, hopes that the peace of Walnut Grove will help him shake the nightmares and the morphine addiction that resulted from an incident during the Civil War Battle of Shiloh.”

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Episode 94

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Sometime last year Leah Mitchell jumped onto Skype and we recorded for the very first time the episode, The Talking Machine. She stated she was nervous but I didn’t think so and we had a fun 60ish minute discussion…..then…..the recording was lost! 

GONE!  

VANISHED!

Since then we have not only recorded several WGC episodes but also am working on a side project that focuses on Television in the 60s-90s called RetroTV (coming soon!) 

Well, we needed to rerecord and although I am sad we lost the original copy, I am better we did better in this episode.  Thank you Leah for understanding!

The Talking Machine originally aired on January 14, 1976.

I hope you all enjoy this!

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Episode 98

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A Harvest of Friends first aired on September 11, 1974 and precisely 4 years later, the 5th Season of Little House on the Prairie would air. Season 5 brings us several topics and scenarios such as the introduction of a pickpocket named Albert, dealing with obesity, racism, a child who is blinded by the measles (and one who is “blinded” by falling out of a tree), anthrax, the death of one of the founders of Walnut Grove, Jews in Walnut Grove, controversial gossip periodicals, cheating, coming of age, a goat, a Wedding that would be as iconic as Luke and Laura’s (I may be dating myself with this reference), a pink and purple house, the coming of a new baby and so much more! This is in ONE season of LHOTP !  

Sometimes I forget why I love this show so much and then I start flipping through episodes and am quickly reminded.  I am so fortunate to have Walnut GroveCast to discuss these shows but especially fortunate to have found people who are willing to support the show as well as take the time to come onto the show to discuss.  

Kim Layer is my podcast partner on “Unsolved Mysteries Rewind” and we recorded As Long as We’re Together after having recorded several episodes about murder, death and other dark topics. It was a refreshing discussion that I think we both needed, sometimes it’s important to remember that LHOTP is always there to cheer you up or make you ugly-cry and ‘cleanse the palate’.

As Long as We’re Together originally aired on September 11, 1978. I mentioned on the episode that the audio of the clips are TERRIBLE for this episode – I may mess with the EQ but mostly I think we’re stuck with what’s there.

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Episode 92

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Kim Layer joins the show today to review the intense episode, The Angry Heart. 

The Angry Heart was originally released on December 17, 1979

“A 17-year-old budding criminal named Tod Dortmunder is sent to Walnut Grove to live with his grandparents after his mother loses patience with his ill-tempered behavior. His behavior becomes more violent, and when he is caught stealing Charles’ watch, the grandparents (in part because they fear for their safety) turn to Charles for help. Charles proves to be the role model Tod never had, and efforts to rehabilitate the lad seem to be working. But even Charles is unaware of some dark secrets from Tod’s childhood that don’t surface until he destroys the present he gave him.”

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Episode 91

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In this episode of Walnut GroveCast I have had the distinct honor of having Suzann Holland on the show! Suzann helped me pick apart the amazingly controversial episode, The Handyman which co-starred the very hunky Gil Gerard! We both love this episode and I simply had a great time talking Little House with Suzann!  Thank you for taking part!

The Handyman was originally released on October 3, 1977

“Meddling Mrs. Oleson starts tongues wagging when a handsome itinerant handyman stays in the Ingalls’ barn while helping Caroline with a kitchen addition after Charles is called out of town to work on Mr. Hanson’s railroad lumber contract.”

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Episode 88

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Today I am honored to have fellow podcaster, Angela Bowen join me to review the cute, cuddly and deadly episode, The Raccoon!

The Raccoon was originally released on November 20, 1974 and is Season 1 Episode 10

“Blaming herself when Laura’s doll breaks during a game of catch, Mary is delighted to give her sad, little sister an abandoned, baby raccoon. After Pa reluctantly agrees to let her keep him, Laura names him “Jasper”, teaches him tricks and tries to keep the mischief-maker out of trouble. But one day, Jasper bites Jack, the Ingalls’ dog, and disappears into the woods. When Charles later shoots a snarling, rabid raccoon who is killing the chickens and begins to watch Jack for signs of rabies, a tearful Mary reveals a terrible secret… Jasper had also bitten Laura who made Mary promise not to tell.”

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Episode 93

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Today I introduce Courtney Pityer to show and we tackle the very memorable and dark episode, A Matter of Faith! 

A Matter of Faith was originally released on February 4, 1976

“Caroline cuts her leg, the cut becomes a bacterial infection which then puts her on a life and death collision course. “

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Episode 97

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Anne Quinn joins me to tackle into the legendary WILDER AND WILDER!  There is so much in this episode to enjoy but Charles Bloom’s performance as Perley Day is just a pleasure to watch, I wish he did more acting!

We recorded this only 2 months ago but it feels like a year!  I hope each and every one of you are well and I hope you enjoy this episode!

Wilder and Wilder first aired on February 11, 1980

“Almanzo’s indolent brother, Perley, comes to town. Knowing that Almanzo’s interest in a much younger Laura has deepened, Charles is convinced that Perley is the better man for his “Half Pint.” However, those sentiments quickly change when Perley injures one of Almanzo’s horses. Two things become clear to Charles: Perley is a troublemaker, and Almanzo is a responsible young man (especially when he nurses the horse back to health).”

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Episode 95

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I was joined by Dotty Cashen and Courtney Pityer to review the episode, The Runaway Caboose! This was recorded at the same time all of the lockdowns began across the country so it was a real nice experience to escape into 1876 drama for a little while.  Thank you Courtney and Dotty for recording!

The Runaway Caboose was originally released on February 11, 1976

“While on a trip to Springfield, Carl Edwards accidentally releases the brake on a caboose that he, Mary and Laura are exploring, sending the lone car and the terrified trio hurtling down the tracks towards an oncoming express train. “

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Episode 96

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Kim Layer and I jumped in feet first into an episode where Judd Larrabee smacks little Andy around, there’s a huge fire on the Garvey farm, racism is addressed and we turn the schoolhouse into the first episode of The People’s Court!

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Barn Burner originally aired on February 19, 1979

“Jonathan loses his cool at Judd Larrabee for not keeping his word about not changing their prices when someone comes along to buy grain from them. Later Larrabee goes to Jonathan’s to get back but finds his son, Andy and attacks him. Andy goes to his father and they go back home and they find their barn on fire. They think Larrabee did it so they go and arrest him. He’s brought to trial. Larrabee claims what happened to Andy was an accident and that he didn’t burn the barn.”

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Episode 89

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Today I am joined by Paris Brown who is the host of a True Crime podcast entitled, Class A Felons, B-Films, C-Cups!  Paris is an unapologetic ‘Bonnethead’ and we had such a great time discussing the episode ‘Fagin’!  Paris brings her expertise in English and Literature to the table as she points out a possible deeper meaning associated to Albert’s name choice for his new calf.

Did Michael Landon choose this literary reference to provoke a deeper understanding into the Albert character? 

Find out from this PhD candidate as we dig deeply into this wonderful episode! 

Thank you Paris for taking the time to come onto the show!

Fagin was originally released on October 23, 1978

“Laura Ingalls becomes jealous of the extra attention her father pays to new family member, Albert, especially after the boy is given a new calf to raise for the county fair, and asked to call Charles “Pa”.”

 

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Episode 90

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Chris Hasler comes out of the woodwork to join me in discussing this remarkably funny collection of short films that follow Pamela, a single woman in NYC who is trying to find where her love of Little House on the Prairie fits into her journey of finding love. Clever, sweet and hilariously honest is the best way  for me to describe Pamela Bob’s work and Chris and I can’t wait to see what is next!  

This Sunday, May 24, 2020 please come and check out “Livin’ On a Prairie – Series Premiere & After the Show Interview” https://www.facebook.com/events/287117678984234/

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Episode 100 Become a Patron!

I started this podcast on a whim 4ish years ago when Chris Hasler and I got into a discussion about LHOTP on our podcast, VHS Rewind! – I recall making the statement, “I think Little House on the Prairie is one of the best tv shows to ever air” which triggered the idea of a podcast! It amazed me that there were people who shared my fondness of this strange and sometimes nearly forgotten tv show! 

100 episodes later and I am so honored to have such a wonderful group of listeners!

100 Episodes are a lot of hours of discussing Harriet, Caroline, Nellie, Laura, Carrie, pickles, cast iron, Blanke’s coffee (it’s high quality I hear!) so I would like to thank all of the people who have participated in recording the episodes with me but especially the people who listen, share, comment and discuss! 

For those of you who support the podcast, I thank you from a different level as you make it possible to subsidize bloated server fees and things like giveaways, stickers, etc!

We ALL thank you!

Walnut GroveCast has opened the door to introducing me to people who I now consider real friends, launching new and exciting podcasts as well as other projects and even meeting many of the cast members!  

Thank you so much for listening and for supporting the show, the best is yet to come!

In this episode Amanda joins me to review, Little Women which originally aired on January 24, 1977!  

“Mrs. Oleson rewrites Alcott’s “Little Women” to ensure Nellie is the star in Walnut Grove’s school play based on the classic story; but shy Ginny Clark steals the show when, taking a lesson from her character, Jo, to try to get her bitter mother to come to the event, she surprises everyone by playing her part to perfection, both on and off the stage.”

I hope you guys enjoy it!

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Episode 99

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Here is Part 2 of As Long as We’re Together

Kim Layer joins me again to finish off this 2 parter

As Long as We’re Together originally aired on September 18, 1978. I mentioned on the previous episode, the audio of the clips are TERRIBLE for this episode

If you would like to hear more from Kim head over the http://www.stillunsolved.com or search for her podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind!

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Episode 101

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Suzann Holland returns to tackle this unforgettable episode! There are so many strange things going on in this episode but we try to discuss it all!

AND that wig!!!

The Return of Nellie first aired on Monday November 15, 1982

“Nellie comes home for a visit and discovers that Nancy is more of a spoiled brat than she ever was. Nancy doesn’t want to have anything to do with Nellie and snubs her every chance she gets. Laura and Nellie act like they are best friends. Everyone is paying attention to Nellie because it’s her birthday and they haven’t seen her in a while and so Nancy is feeling left out. She decides to run away. Nels and Nellie go to look for her, and they find her and it seems she has changed. When Nellie leaves,they find out that Nancy hasn’t changed.”

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Episode 102

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Chantelle Dubois Nishiyama joins me to discuss sports in 1875! If you know anything about me you may know that I care and know very little about sports and avoid the topic but thankfully Chantelle carries the discussion and we chat about spit balls, pa’s broken bat and beer in Walnut Grove!

In the Big Inning first aired on Wednesday, October 1, 1975! ” Jebediah Mumfort’s keen eye and fast arm seem to be just what Walnut Grove’s baseball team needs to go up against Sleepy Eye’s powerful hurler, Slick McBurney, and end their long-standing losing streak. But, hopes are dashed when his devout wife, Margaret, finds out that most of the town is wagering on the outcome of the game and refuses to let him play; until Caroline Ingalls proposes a creative solution that may save the day and give Walnut Grove the chance to finally defeat their nemesis . “

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Episode 103

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Leah Mitchell from the RetroTV Podcast joins me to review this amazing episode!  There are laughs, cries and even a challenge that I throw into the universe!

Come along as we discuss how Charles seems to have money to burn on snowglobes, the connection that mob boss John Gotti has to the strange color of the cottage and so much more!  

I hope you enjoy this episode!

“Hoping for a miracle, Charles takes Mary to a specialist in Mankato to find out if the light she has been seeing means that her sight may be returning, while husband Adam worries that she won’t need him anymore, and an excited Laura enlists Albert’s help to fix up an abandoned cabin to serve as the Kendalls’ new home.”

The Enchanted Cottage first aired on Monday February 26, 1979 during a Lunar Eclipse! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_February_26,_1979

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Episode 105   Kim Layer joins me to deconstruct this unforgettable 2 parter! There is so much to love, laugh and cry about in this episode. Listen in as Mark admits that he is beginning to choose Mary as his new favorite character but in the same breath says she is being kind of a jerk while dealing with her blindness (listen closely to Kim’s gasp!).

I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away Part 1 originally aired on Monday, March 6, 1978

“Long hours studying by candlelight for the state teacher’s exam results in tired, blurry eyes for Mary Ingalls, prompting a routine visit to the eye doctor; but when Charles is told that Mary’s worsening sight is just the beginning of a much more serious problem, the concerned father can’t bring himself to tell his beloved daughter that she will, most certainly, soon be completely blind. “

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Episode 104

Today, I introduce to the show someone who many of you may have seen on the Facebook group, Kelly Mielke! I thought we had a really fun conversation about this episode which touches upon the dusty world of adult education in the 19th century and how smugness can be both attractive and gross. 

A Wiser Heart originally aired on November 2, 1981

” ​Laura attends a writing seminar in Arizona, but things don’t go very smoothly, thanks to a less than honorable professor. The professor said to Laura that he should go out with her, if not, she will strike on the test. Laura will not be with the professor, so she strikes. Laura must work to have enough money to go to the school, so she starts as a dishwasher for a cold hearted restaurant owner. Michael Landon’s daughter, Leslie, is in this episode as Laura’s co-worker in the kitchen. Laura and Eliza Jane go on the school together and me​​et a student called Moart.”

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Episode 106   Kim Layer joins me to deconstruct this unforgettable 2 parter! Kim talks about how she REALLY feels about Adam and we discuss the sadness of the reality that Adam never really existed. We bring up how amazing the Braille system of reading for the blind is and how it was invented by Louis Braille when he was only 15 years old! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille

I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away Part 2 originally aired on Monday, March 13, 1978

“Feeling lost and abandoned, Mary Ingalls battles anger and self-pity at a school for the blind, far away from the little house by Plum Creek. But soon, Mary finds a source of hope in her new teacher, Adam Kendall, and as the two young people work together they find they have much in common. Meanwhile, back in Walnut Grove, many are forced to consider the real possibility of having to start a new life elsewhere as the town’s economy erodes and work becomes scarce.”

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Episode 109

Kim Layer returns to discuss an episode that will remind each and every one of you that Hiram Baker is a MAN! Doc Baker finds love with the lovely and much younger, Kate Thorvald, Harriet Oleson’s visiting niece. Kate is played by the talented Anne Archer.  We loved this episode and hope you enjoy our discussion of Kate’s outfits, Doc’s awkwardness around women and how Charles needs to cool the jets when a new woman comes into town….

Doctor’s Lady first aired on Wednesday, January 22, 1975! ” It’s love at first sight between Doc Baker and a beautiful, though much younger, Kate Thorvald, Harriet Oleson’s visiting niece; but when Kate happily consents to become his wife, Doc’s concerned friends wonder if the May-December romance and the harsh reality of sharing a prairie-doctor’s life will give the genteel, city-bred girl second thoughts and result in heartache for both of them.”

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Episode 108

Leah Mitchell joins me to discuss this highly entertaining episode! We discuss how the misunderstanding between Laura and Almanzo can be likened to a Three’s Company episode! Misunderstandings are funny!  There is also the ongoing breaking of the picture window gag!  

Divorce, Walnut Grove Style first aired on Monday, November 10, 1980! “New bride Laura (Melissa Gilbert) suspects that her husband, Almanzo (Dean Butler), is cheating on her. Worse still, she is convinced that the other woman is her dear friend Brenda Sue Longworth (Tisch Raye). The disconsolate Laura moves back with her parents, and before long she has made her problem everybody’s problem.”

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Episode 107

Susan King joins me to discuss this episode where Caroline and Charles stay in a fancy hotel in Milwaukee to attend the Grange Convention and Caroline’s 20th School Reunion!  Pa is amazed (and frightened) by an elevator and even punches a guy out for being an abusive jerk! There is a remarkably sweet moment at the end of the episode between Charles and Caroline which you will not want to miss!

Whatever Happened to the Class of ’56? first aired on Monday, January 14, 1980!

I hope you enjoy this episode! ” During a visit to a farmer’s convention in Milwaukee, Charles and Caroline meet up with old school mates. Charles learns that larger farmers are trying to put his small farming friends out of business and urges them to stand up for their profession. Meanwhile, Caroline becomes envious about the financial fortunes of their one-time friends, but she soon learns there’s more to their success stories than meets the eyes. “

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