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 (seriously, someone hand her a fan), Mrs. Oleson attempting homicide, and little Willy not giving even half a hoot. Pig farming somehow becomes sexy, Miss Beadle (the fabulous Charlotte Stewart) becomes a Mrs., and Nellie is crowned the Pig Queen of Minnesota…for approximately ten minutes.Alison shares some epic behind-the-scenes stories—how Jonathan Gilbert came up with that pratfall, what it was like working with “Luke,” and the sneaky way Charlotte helped cast her future husband in the show. She also reflects (with just a tiny bit of cringing) on just how, uh… aggressively enthusiastic Nellie was in this one. It’s pure comedy gold.And of course—join us on Patreon, where Alison spills even more tea about this episode. Trust us, it’s worth it.Links and Resources:Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcastwww.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE CAST REUNION Columbia State Historic Park in California’s Gold Country!June 6–8, 2025Secure your tickets now through TIXR at https://plp.tixr.com/little-house-gold-countryTo learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comLittle House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus TicketsFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-fifty-for-50-podcast--6055242/support.
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"REMEMBER ME PARTS 1&2" RECAP!
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, tear-jerking episodes of Little House: “Remember Me,” featuring the legendary Patricia Neal. This is the episode that gave us that line:“Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I’ll remember you. If you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all.”(It’s so iconic, they literally put it on Michael Landon’s epitaph. Yes. Really.) Who knew this episode would end up eerily reflecting Michael’s own life just a few years later? Ugh.But don’t worry—it’s not all heartbreak and handkerchiefs! We also get a wedding! Isaiah and Grace finally tie the knot and step into parenthood like pros. From sorrow springs love, and new beginnings.This two-parter has everything: death, love, puppies, and yes—Pa’s famously quivering lip.Want even more? Join us on Patreon where Alison spills some backstage tea about working with Patricia Neal. Spoiler: it's awesome.Links and Resources:Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcastwww.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE CAST REUNION Columbia State Historic Park in California’s Gold Country!June 6–8, 2025Secure your tickets now through TIXR athttps://plp.tixr.com/little-house-gold-countryTo learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comLittle House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus TicketsFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-fifty-for-50-podcast--6055242/support.
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1:06:36
THE RICHEST MAN IN WALNUT GROVE" RECAP!
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 core values—delivered with simplicity, warmth, and just enough hardship to cue the waterworks before the opening credits are done rolling. (Yes, it starts with cow-milking. Yes, we’re already crying.)The economic woes of the 1870s hit uncomfortably close to home for 1970s viewers—and, honestly, still hit today. Charles is broke (again), Mrs. Oleson is insufferable (as usual), Nellie and Willie are on their villain era tour (standard), and Ma and the girls show up as the resilient queens they are (per tradition). And Miss Whipple? She’s quietly running the town with a thimble in one hand and perhaps an illegal mani-pedi operation in her basement. Or is that just Pamela's theory? Regardless... she's a total Boss B.Of course, in true Little House fashion, there’s a moral twist: it’s not about money, it’s about love, community, and the kind of hard-earned respect you can’t buy at Olsen’s Mercantile. After all, Pa may be broke, but he's rich in love, sweat, and suspenders.Then, join us on Patreon! We answer a Patron’s question about Katherine MacGregor that was not addressed on our recent q&a live — and it’s a good one!Links and Resources:Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcastwww.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE CAST REUNION Columbia State Historic Park in California’s Gold Country!June 6–8, 2025Secure your tickets now through TIXR athttps://plp.tixr.com/little-house-gold-countryTo learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comLittle House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus TicketsFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-fifty-for-50-podcast--6055242/support.
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1:13:26
MEN WILL BE BOYS" RECAP WITH PATRICK LABYORTEAUX!
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 in stitches. Oh—and don't even get us started about that screaming rabbit! Then join us on Patreon, where Patrick shares a never-before-told story—revealing that he and Melissa Gilbert were allegedly dating as teenagers… and how he messed it up—big time.Links and Resources:Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcastwww.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE CAST REUNION Columbia State Historic Park in California’s Gold Country!June 6–8, 2025Secure your tickets now through TIXR athttps://plp.tixr.com/little-house-gold-countryTo learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comCheck out Patrick Labyorteaux! Patrick Labyorteaux-Working Actors School & Podcast/YoutubeLittle House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus TicketsFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-fifty-for-50-podcast--6055242/support.
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49:58
THE CHEATERS RECAP WITH PATRICK LABYORTEAUX!
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 questions…Why was Alice the worst teacher ever?Why did Nellie literally write the answers in her coat lining?!Can we all agree—no one feels good getting a whooping?And finally… was Patrick actually psychotic as a child? You have to hear the story.Then, Patrick joins us again on Patreon to talk about how being a child actor today compares to his time on Little House on the Prairie—and what’s changed over the years.Don’t forget to subscribe, comment, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow Bonnetheads.Links and Resources:Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcastwww.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE CAST REUNION Columbia State Historic Park in California’s Gold Country!June 6–8, 2025Secure your tickets now through TIXR athttps://plp.tixr.com/little-house-gold-countryTo learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comCheck out Patrick Labyorteaux! Patrick Labyorteaux-Working Actors School & Podcast/YoutubeLittle House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus TicketsFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team:Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-fifty-for-50-podcast--6055242/support.
“Welcome to the “Little House Fifty for 50 Podcast.” This 2024 special event 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 conversations centered around the people, stories, and events that has made television’s Walnut Grove a place treasured by millions for half a century.In each episode Alison, Dean, and Pamela will reveal different facets of the Little House legacy in conversations with cast, crew, historians and media pundits. For the first time ever, listeners will have the chance to discover the Little House experience as crafted by members of the Little House family of actors.From exploring the cultural significance of the series to discussing its timeless themes of family, community, and resilience, the Little House Fifty for 50 Podcast is a must-listen for fans old and new. Tune in as we celebrate half-a-century of the series TV Guide once described as the “finest family drama in the history of television.”Subscribe and join us for this delightful prairie journey, as we commemorate 50 years of Little House memories, moments, and magic.Little House on the Prairie® and associated character names, designs, images, and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks owned and licensed by Friendly Family Productions, LLC and are used by Loose Gravel Productions & Peak Moore Enterprises, Inc. with permission. All rights reserved. House on the Prairie® and associated character names, designs, images, and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks owned and licensed by Friendly Family Productions, LLC and are used by Loose Gravel Productions & Peak Moore Enterprises, Inc. with permission. All rights reserved.#LittleHouseFiftyfor50 #LittleHouseAnniversary #LittleHouseFestival #DeanButler #AlisonArngrim #PamelaBob #WalnutGroveNostalgia #ClassicTV #LittleHouseLegacy”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-fifty-for-50-podcast--6055242/support.