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Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast

“Welcome to the “Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast.” This podcast series celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the beloved Little House on the Prairie television series and will feature Little House cast members Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler, hosted by the actor, writer and producer of the award-winning series, Livin’ On a Prairie, funny and engaging Little House Super-Fan, Pamela Bob. Together, Pamela, Alison, and Dean invite listeners to join them for nostalgic, insider

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54:39

“The Monster of Walnut Grove” Recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Boo! It’s Halloween in Walnut Grove, and Laura’s seen… something horrifying. Or so she thinks. This week, Dean, Alison and Pamela slice into the legendary (and hilariously gory) “Monster of Walnut Grove” — the closest thing Little House ever got to a horror movie!Laura’s convinced she’s witnessed Nels Oleson chop off Harriet’s head — (you know, the usual small-town drama) -- and she goes full prairie panic. She’s up all night with nightmares, haunted by visions of poor Harriet’s severed head. With

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70:37

“Second Spring” Recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Nels & Mollie Sitting in a Tree (K-I-S-S-I-N-G… sorta) Hold onto your bonnets, folks—Nels Oleson is LIVING. HIS. BEST. LIFE.This week, we dive into Season 6’s “Second Spring,” aka the midlife crisis episode we didn’t know we needed. Nels finally gets fed up with Harriet, Nellie, and Willy's constant harping and dinner demands, and decides it’s time to take a little “business trip” … and maybe find himself a little happiness while he’s at it.Cut to: Nels, free at last, living his prairie bachelor

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67:36

“Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Pt. 2” Recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/10/16

The wheat is gone. The money is gone. Manly’s will to get out of bed? Also gone.We continue our recap of this epic 2-parter. Almanzo is deep in his "sad cowboy era," refusing to walk, talk, or touch a plow — basically throwing a full-grown frontier tantrum. Laura, now very postpartum and very fed up, decides it’s time for some tough prairie love. No more babying the baby.Part 2 brings peak pioneer angst. Manly’s in a funk, Laura’s at her limit, and even the baby’s like, “Y’all okay?”We unpack the

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62:36

Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Pt. 1

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/10/09

This week, Laura and Manly are living their best prairie lives — baby on the way, cozy house, a wheat crop with dollar signs in their eyes. Naturally, that means disaster is RIGHT around the corner.In true Little House fashion, Manly goes from "proud wheat daddy" to “just a little sick” to “I had a stroke and now I’m spiraling into a full-on pioneer pity party.” Meanwhile, Laura’s out here doing it all — farming, caregiving, and surviving her sister-in-law Eliza Jane’s smothering brand of

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61:28

“Wave of the Future” Recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/10/02

This week, Harriett Oleson gets a big greasy idea — why waste time with flour sacks and morals when you can sell only 3 staple meals (that don't include Ma's famous pie) to the masses? It’s the future! It’s delicious! It’s... soul-crushing!Harriet goes full MLM boss babe, Nels instantly regrets his entire life, Caroline Ingalls gets roped into an apron of shame--even on Sundays!, and Charles devises the plan of all plans like the Prairie lawyer he should have been.Spoiler: No one’s loving the

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66:12

"BULLY BOYS" recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Saddle up and hold onto your suspenders, folks — this week we're diving headfirst into Season 3, Episode 9: The Bully Boys (Or, “When Walnut Grove Got Its First Redneck Crime Family”). This is the unforgettable episode where Walnut Grove gets a visit from the backwoods version of the Sopranos.It’s a classic Little House setup: a peaceful town, hardworking families, and then BOOM — 3 traveling disasters in overalls roll in and run on petty theft, sexual harassment, and a general hatred for

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75:59

"CROSSED CONNECTIONS" recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Grab your bonnets and brace yourselves—because Walnut Grove is officially wired for chaos! In this episode, the town installs a shiny new telephone system... and within minutes, the gossip starts flying faster than Caroline’s flapjacks. With Mrs. Oleson lurking like the prairie’s nosiest switchboard operator. Privacy? Never heard of her.Meanwhile, Jonathan and Alice Garvey’s marriage is hanging by a thread—and it’s not a sturdy one. A few misheard messages, a splash of suspicion, and BOOM: Jonathan

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62:45

"THE HANDYMAN" recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Welcome to a Very Special Episode: Ma’s Hair Is Down & Everything Goes to Hell (almost!).This week on Little House 50 Podcast, we dive headfirst into an episode that has it all: emotional turmoil, slow-burn temptation, passive-aggressive teenage angst, and… Ma’s hair down. Yes, DOWN. That’s when you know things are about to get spicy on the prairie.Charles hops on a wagon and leaves for a job, so Caroline hires a handsome, mysteriously single handyman named Chris to finish the kitchen extension

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55:16

“MEET ME AT THE FAIR” Recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/09/04

We recorded this episode back in late July—when Pamela was still in New Hampshire and Alison was halfway across the world. A lot has changed since then, but one thing hasn’t: this episode is still an absolute gem.We’re diving into “Meet Me at the Fair”—a wild ride through carnival chaos featuring questionable parenting, a gang of literal jackasses, unsettling Renaissance Fair/Hannibal Lecter cosplay vibes, and of course, the real star of the show: a hot air balloon. All we ask is one thing: Make.

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52:59

"THE TALKING MACHINE"- recap! #64 S2

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Today we’re diving into one of Nellie Oleson’s greatest hits (of villainy): The Talking Machine! Where nothing says "I love you" more than...SCIENCE.Laura gets bamboozled by 1800s high-tech: a talking machine (a phonograph!) that repeats what you say—perfect for confessing your secret crushes, unless that machine falls into the wrong hands. Which it does. (Cue Nellie). Chaos, blushing, and frontier-level pre-teen drama ensue, proving once again that nothing spreads faster than gossip in a town with

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59:02

ALDEN'S DILEMMA with Stan Ivar and Pamela Roylance

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Today, we’re joined by two very special guests—the Carters themselves! Pamela Roylance and Stan Ivar are here to discuss the episode “Alden’s Dilemma” and share some of their favorite memories from Little House on the Prairie.But that’s not all!Pamela and Stan are also starring in A.R. Gurney’s beloved play Love Letters, directed by none other than Little House casting director Susan McCray. You can catch them live at the Whitefire Theatre, starting tonight—August 21st through August 31st!In

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54:20

“CENTENNIAL” Recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/08/14

We’re back from our hiatus and ready to celebrate summer—and nothing says summer in the United States quite like the 4th of July. This year, we’re revisiting "Centennial", a poignant and eerily prescient episode we believe everyone should watch. It's a powerful reminder for those who may have lost sight of the promise of America—both in these turbulent times and in difficult eras past.Far from your typical holiday celebration, "Centennial", starring the incomparable Theodore Bikel, sneaks up on you

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69:19

"HERE COME THE BRIDES" RECAP!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Dean and Alison are just a day away from the Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion at Columbia State Historic Park—but there’s still plenty of time to recap one of the funniest episodes in Little House history!This week, we dig into “Here Come the Brides” (Season 4), where we come to a shocking realization: almost every Little House wedding is a surprise wedding. Seriously—BOOM. No invitations. No planning. Just, “Surprise! You’re hitched!”This episode has it all: Nellie in full teenage heat

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66:36

"REMEMBER ME PARTS 1&2" RECAP!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/05/29

We kick things off with Alison’s whirlwind NYC adventure and her sold-out smash, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch! (Turns out being mean on TV still packs a house.) Dean and Alison are now setting their sights on June's California Gold Country event—sunscreen and bonnets at the ready! Meanwhile, Pamela’s busy on the stage (and working her pattooty off!) with her off-Broadway show Cracked Open, now playing through June.Then—grab the tissues and cuddle your fur baby—we dive into one of the most tender,

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73:26

THE RICHEST MAN IN WALNUT GROVE" RECAP!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Dean and Alison catch us up on their recent adventures at the Cherry Blossom Festival (spoiler: it was charming, floral, and probably involved a President's grandchild). We dip a toe into Waltons territory—just don’t say the “W” word around Pamela! And we’ve got an update on Baby Carrie, courtesy of the Greenbush twins themselves.Then it’s back to basics with the Season 2 premiere of Little House on the Prairie, “The Richest Man in Walnut Grove.” This episode is a beautiful reminder of the show’s

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49:58

MEN WILL BE BOYS" RECAP WITH PATRICK LABYORTEAUX!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/05/15

He’s baaaack! Patrick Labyorteaux returns to join Pamela, Dean, and Alison as they revisit his favorite episode, “Men Will Be Boys.” Patrick shares behind-the-scenes stories about filming this comedic gem with his real-life brother, Matthew Labyorteaux—including the hilarious games they played on set. You’ll hear a laugh-out-loud tale involving a raspberry bush, get some insider scoop on Patrick’s role in the cult classic Heathers, and find out why the phrase “The shovel’s by the do’” has everyone

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47:33

THE CHEATERS RECAP WITH PATRICK LABYORTEAUX!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/05/08

We’re joined by one of our all-time favorite guests—Andy Garvey himself, the one and only Patrick Labyorteaux!Patrick and Alison take us behind the scenes of this unforgettable episode, where (surprise!) Nellie proves once again she’s the absolute worst. Poor Andy!Patrick shares stories about working with his on-screen parents, his real-life adoptive parents, how he was directed in the episode, and what it was like growing up alongside his equally talented brother, Matthew.But we’ve got

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65:23

"THE MUSIC BOX" recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Alison was still in Paris having her Prairie Bitch adventures (with the infamous French mouse) during the recording of this episode, the weather is starting to warm up in NYC, and in exciting news, Dean announces he’s writing a new book! (Yay!!!) Then, we discuss the episode where Alison even hates herself. That’s right, we’re talking about “The Music Box”, from Season 3—where villainy is real, and cruelty reigns. We’re talking “peak evil”. WHY, Nellie, WHY?! Alison explains why this episode was

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61:53

"SCHOOL MOM" recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Alison shares her Paris adventures (yes, including some rodent encounters), Dean dishes on their exciting new ventures with Prairie Legacy Productions, and Pamela goes on a rant against possums (apologies to the possum lovers out there).But then—on to the main event!We’re recapping another standout episode from Season 1: “School Mom”. Caroline Ingalls steps in as the earthy and compassionate substitute teacher, helping a student in need named Able.And we ask the most important question:Why does Able

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58:13

"THE CAMPOUT" recap!

Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast ·

2025/04/17

We kick things off with a little chat about Alison Balson, who played the unforgettable Nancy Oleson, along with some fond (and hilarious) memories from Dean and Alison. Here's a quick shout-out to Nancy—she brought a whole new level of wild to Walnut Grove! Let’s hear it for a little Nancy love!Now, cue the bug spray and brace yourself—it's time for The Campout!An epic misadventure in the great outdoors where the Olesons and the Ingalls attempt a relaxing weekend of camping, (spoiler: no one was

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