Little House 50 Podcast

Thank you for joining me on today’s Instagram Live! First we talked about—ME! Who the heck am I, exactly, and how the heck did I end up here? The origins of my series, Livin On A Prairie @prairietv, and how I ended up knowing Allison, Dean, Charlotte, and the rest of the gang. We talked all things Little House! Books! MERCH UPDATE! Your questions! And even a teaser about Perley Day Wilder 😂. Please join us on Patreon, where a new segment is up now! Can’t wait to do this again! In the meantime, see you next week! BOB, GET THE WIG! *airplane arms* @thepamelabob . #littlehouseontheprairie #livinonaprairie #deanbutler #alisonarngrim #littlehouse50podcast #bonnethead #michaellandon

Attention Bonnetheads! Join COZI TV for an hour-long original documentary celebrating Little House on the Prairie! Gather around the TV on September 7 at 7PM/6C for the premiere of Loving Little House: The 50th Anniversary Celebration. Experience the magic as fans come together in Simi Valley for the 50th anniversary. Featuring interviews with our podcast host Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim! @cozitv @alisonarngrim @officialdeanbutler #cozitv #littlehouseontheprairie #littlehouse50 #simivalley #lauraingallswilder #almanzo #nellieoleson #melissagilbert #deanbutler #alisonarngrim

Today we are joined by Producers Cody Broadway, Agi Fodor, and the Creative Director of Cozi-TV, Tom Hill. Their upcoming documentary, “LOVING LITTLE HOUSE: THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL” will premiere on Sunday, September 7th at 7pm/6pm central, again on Monday Sept. 9th at 12pm/11central, then again on Wednesday Sept. 25th at 11am/10central - and it can only be seen on Cozi-TV! @codybroadway @cozitv #cozitv #cozi #littlehouse #newepisode #littlehouseontheprairie #littlehouse50 #podcast #nellieoleson #almanzo #livinonaprairie #alisonarngrim #deanbutler #pamelabob

LOVING LITTLE HOUSE with COZI-TV!

Today we are joined by Producers Cody Broadway, Agi Fodor, and the Creative Director of Cozi-TV, Tom Hill. Their upcoming documentary, “LOVING LITTLE HOUSE: THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL” will premiere on Sunday, September 7th at 7pm/6pm central, again on Monday Sept. 9th at 12pm/11central, then again on Wednesday Sept. 25th at 11am/10central - and it can only be seen on Cozi-TV! Cozi-TV has been essential to not only the build up to this 50th anniversary celebration, but to the enduring fandom of the Bonehead universe. As we look ahead to Little House’s actual 50th Anniversary on September 11, we’re also looking back to our 50th Anniversary celebration in Simi Valley and Cozi-TV’s experience there, what they took away from it, and their own personal takeaways from the fans as well as the personal interviews with the cast members. This is a really great conversation and we’re so excited about the documentary! You can get a sneak peak here: https://f.io/nBkZbjMo Then join us on Patreon, where we answer YOUR listener questions! And this one is a doozy--Pamela was even shocked to find out a few of these answers! The party is on Patreon! Haven’t signed up yet? Link is below in the show notes! For more info go to: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast LOVING LITTLE HOUSE: THE 50th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Sunday Sept. 7 - 7pm/6pm C Monday Sept. 9 - 12pm/11am C Wednesday Sept. 25th - 11am/10am C watch the promo here: https://f.io/nBkZbjMo www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites. *The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!* www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Dean Butler @officialdeanbu

New podcast episode is out now! How did the twins all end up on Little House? Is Tombstone haunted? And why does Pamela Roylance keep getting arrested? Tune in to find out! #littlehouseontheprairie #newpodcast #friday #littlehouse50 #deanbutler #almanzowilder #alisonarngrim #nellieoleson #pamelabob #livinonaprairie #arizona #tombstone

LIVE FROM TOMBSTONE!

On today's very special episode, we come to you live from Tombstone, Arizona! Join a conversation with Dean Butler, Wendi Lou Lee (Baby Grace), Jennifer and Michelle Steffin (toddler Baby Rose), Pamela Roylance (Sarah Carter), and Jennifer Donati (Baby Rose) with Pamela Bob and Alison Arngrim calling in via New York and Los Angeles! How did the twins all end up on Little House? Is Tombstone haunted? And why does Pamela Roylance keep getting arrested? Find out! Then join us on Patreon where you'll find extended clips and additional fun! For more info go to: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites. *The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!* www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv LITTLE HOUSE EVENTS August 30th-Sept. 1st Watertown, CT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-house-50th-cast-reunion-ct-tickets-753166881417 Address: Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103 September 3rd-4th 2024, Lancaster, PA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/792807006097?aff=oddtdtcreator Farm & Home Center Address: 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster, PA 17601 September 14th-15th Lyles, TN Johnny Cash’s Hideaway Farm Address: 9347 Old Highway 46 Lyle, TN 37025 Sept 27-29, 2024 SD Carrie Days Keystone Community Center September 27th-29th Mansfield, MO Wilder Days Address: 100 E Parksquare Mansfield, MO 65704 United States October 4th & 5th - Tulsa, OK October 18th & 19th - Almanzo Wilder Homestead November 16th & 17th - Branson, MO Branson Convention Center 20

There won’t be a new podcast episode today, but don’t worry—a very special episode will be released tomorrow! We’ll be coming to you live from Tombstone, Arizona! Join us for a conversation with Dean Butler, Wendi Lou Lee (Baby Grace), Jennifer and Michelle Steffin (toddler Baby Rose), Pamela Roylance (Sarah Carter), and Jennifer Donati (Baby Rose), with Pamela Bob and Alison Arngrim calling in from New York and Los Angeles. Sorry for the wait, but trust me, it’ll be worth it—this is an episode you don’t want to miss! #newpodcast #friday #littlehouse50 #littlehouseontheprairie #deanbutler #almanzowilder #alisonarngrim #nellieoleson #pamelabob #livinonaprairie #arizona #tombstone

Today we have a very special guest, one that lives in the hearts of all Bonnetheads: Karen Grassle, otherwise known as Caroline Ingalls—or “Ma”! Join us as she opens up about her personal experiences on Little House and more. #karengrassle #ma #carolineingalls #littlehouse50 #littlehouseontheprairie #podcast #newpodcast #alisonarngrim #nellieoleson #deanbutler #almanzowilder #pamelabob #livinonaprairie

KAREN GRASSLE "MOTHER COURAGE"

Today we have a very special guest, one that lives in the hearts of all Bonnetheads: Karen Grassle, otherwise known as Caroline Ingalls--or "Ma"! Beginning with the Little House pilot, her performance on Little House captured the hearts of millions, embodying strength, warmth, and resilience. Beyond her work on Little House, she has enjoyed a varied career in theater, film, and television, earning a reputation as a versatile and dedicated performer. Her contributions to Little House continue to be celebrated world wide and she is beloved as one of the most iconic TV moms in television history. Her belief of Ma being a strong woman and not an archetypal ingenue was a big deal in 1974. We reminisce about the enthusiastic reception for her during the Simi Valley 50th Anniversary Festival, and how Karen didn’t know how beloved she was until she was 80 years old--the year she published her memoir, "Bright Lights, Prairie Dust". She talks about accepting her destiny as Ma and how it influenced the trajectory of her career, how recovery from alcohol addition was a huge milestone in her life, and shares memories of some favorite moments on set, including Victor French, Melissa Sue Anderson and the iconic “A Matter of Faith” episode. #chickenwire Karen shares how acting was her calling from a young age and how writing her personal and vulnerable memoir was healing for her. Karen answers some of your listener questions, and then joins us on Patreon for a very personal conversation about difficulties on the Little House set behind the scenes and with Michael Landon during her time on Little House. Not on Patreon yet? Join us for bonus content that you won’t find anywhere else! For more info go to: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites. *The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!* www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out this Award Winn

Meet Rick Okie, officially the coolest person we know! RICK has been a successful writer, director, producer, showrunner, and executive in the television industry for over 40 years. Today’s podcast is available on all platforms now! #Rickokie #littlehouse #littlehouseontheprairie #littlehousepodcast #deanbutler #alisonarngrim #pamelabob #nellieoleson #almanzowilder #livinonaprairie

RICK OKIE -“FROM THE NETWORK TO THE WRITER’S ROOM"

Meet Rick Okie, officially the coolest person we know! RICK has been a successful writer, director, producer, showrunner, and executive in the television industry for over 40 years. Most recently Supervising Producer on the CBS mystery series "Elementary", he has worked in nearly every genre for the major broadcast networks, cable channels, syndication, and streaming outlets. REFLECTING BACK, Rick worked as Director of Current Programs at CBS and NBC (that’s HIS Little House connection) before turning his attention to writing and directing. He was headquartered at Universal for several seasons, winning nominations for both the Emmy (for "Quantum Leap") and Edgar (for "Simon & Simon") awards while running existing series and also creating his own, "Major Dad", for CBS. In addition, through his own production company (and with his friend, Dean – yes our Dean) he continues the ongoing production of documentaries. He TOUCHED HEARTS writing, directing, and EXECUTIVE producing the globe-spanning back-to-the-battlefields series "Goin’ Back" for The Discovery Networks WHILE CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCING the LAURA INGALLS WILDER INSPIRED musical special , “PA’S FIDDLE: THE MUSIC OF AMERICA" FOR PBS. Rick talks to us about his IMMERSION INTO THE Little House FAMILY, (and eventually WRITING FOR "Highway to Heaven"); how he was the "Michael Landon Whisperer", and describes how Michael CONJOURED up the deepest part of his emotional past to crack Little House storylineS. RICK SHARES endlessly fascinating tales of how Little House worked--from the writers' room, to the Network, to the behind-the-scenes happenings on and off set. Rick tells us HIS PATH INTO THE business, and how Michael Landon and Little House impacted his ON-GOING career. For our Patreon peeps, find out how Little House: A New Beginning was created, as well as more insider stuff about the infamous "SYLVIA" episodes. For more info go to: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast www.L

It’s Marypalooza here at the pod! We had so many more questions for our wonderful guest, Melissa Anderson, she graciously agreed to join us again for Part 2! The episode is available on all platforms now! #MelissaSueAnderson #MaryIngalls #alisonarngrim #nellieoleson #deanbutler #AlmanzoWilder #littlehouseontheprairie #pamelabob #LHOTP #PrairieTV #LivinOnAPrairie #PrairieLife #littlehouse50

“There’s Something About Mary” Pt 2

Move over, Laura--It's Marypalooza here at the pod! We had so many more questions for our wonderful guest, Melissa Anderson, she graciously agreed to join us again for Part 2! We hear her thoughts on how Little House impacted her life, being -or not being- a part of Little House events and celebrations, and how she was viewed in the industry as a young Hollywood starlet. She explains her exit from acting, and how her focus on her family and being a parent out of the spotlight played a huge role in her personal fulfillment. And see Pamela gobsmacked by Melissa's praise of Livin' On a Prairie! (*gasp!) And then, a whole slew of your fantastic listener questions! Join us on Patreon, where you can hear Melissa answer many more of your questions, as well as Alison asking about the infamous HAND SLAP of Melissa Gilbert from "Country Girls"! Was it meant to hurt? Find out on Patreon! For more info go to: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.*The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!* www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out this Award Winning Series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv LITTLE HOUSE EVENTS August 16th-17th Tombstone, AZ Book Signing Address: 530 East Allen St. Tombstone AZ 85638RSVP at Eventbrite: Tombstone Book Signing Event - Dean Butler & Special Guests August 30th-Sept. 1st Watertown, CT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-house-50th-cast-reunion-ct-tickets-753166881417 Address: Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103 September 3rd-4th 2024, Lancaster, PA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7928070060

Attention Bonnet Heads! Our Patreon is officially launched! Subscribe now for exclusive access to a 10-minute Q&A with Melissa Sue Anderson, the one and only Mary Ingalls. Click the link in our bio to join us on Patreon—she might have answered one of your questions! #littlehouseontheprairie #maryingalls #melissasueanderson #littlehouse50 #prairie #alisonarngrim #deanbutler #pamelabob #nellieoleson #almanzowilder

It’s here! The highly anticipated episode you’ve all been waiting for has arrived. We have Melissa Sue Anderson aka Mary Ingalls on the podcast! What are you waiting for? Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or watch on our YouTube channel. #MelissaSueAnderson #MaryIngalls #alisonarngrim #nellieoleson #deanbutler #AlmanzoWilder #littlehouseontheprairie #pamelabob #LHOTP #PrairieTV #LivinOnAPrairie #PrairieLife #littlehouse50

“There’s Something About Mary” Pt. 1

It is safe to say, this is the most anticipated episode since we began this podcast! Today's guest is an original, essential, and beloved member of the Little House family. Episodes featuring her rich, dramatic, and traumatic life on the prairie set ratings records for the series. She became famous and unforgettable as Mary, the eldest Ingalls daughter--Today she is Melissa Sloan, but fans will always know her as Melissa Sue Anderson. You take the good, you take the bad--and Melissa is here clearing up some misconceptions that might have been ruminating about her, including her on-screen love interests, her letting go of the past and embracing new friendships with cast members, and some behind the scenes happenings that were frankly...not cool. With an adult perspective now, she looks back on her time on Little House which is truly illuminating--and revealing. Find out how Melissa got the role, why she left the show, and why Pamela will forever be #TeamMary. If you ever worried about waking up and being spontaneously blind, like Mary did, you'll be thrilled to know that Melissa is not, nor has ever been, really blind! (She's just that good!) Join our Patreon channel, launching later this month, to hear your listener questions and get more insider talk with Melissa! For more info go to: *PATREON HASN'T LAUNCHED YET-IT WILL THIS MONTH. STAY TUNED!* www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites. *The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!* www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out this Award Winning Series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv LAURA INGALLS WILDER MUSEUM https://walnutgrove.org

One of the leaders of the Walnut Grove 50th Anniversary celebration is with us today! Wendy Sjoblom is a trained educator passionate about all things Laura Ingalls Wilder. She began working in Walnut Grove’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in 2013, has performed and is performing in Walnut Grove’s Fragments of a Dream Pageant, and this year she is serving as the Event Coordinator…she’s been really, really busy! #littlehouseontheprairie #deanbutler #alisonarngrim #pamelabob #nellieoleson #almanzo #littlehouse50 #lauraingallswilder #museum #liw #walnutgrove

"LITTLE HOUSE 50 IN WALNUT GROVE"

One of the leaders of the Walnut Grove 50th Anniversary celebration is with us today! Wendy Sjoblom is a trained educator passionate about all things Laura Ingalls Wilder. She began working in Walnut Grove’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in 2013, has performed and is performing in Walnut Grove’s Fragments of a Dream Pageant, and this year she is serving as the Event Coordinator…she's been really, really busy! We talk about the roots of how this museum came to be (as well as how it's the best gift shop for all things LIW), and if the TV Walnut Grove is anything like the real Walnut Grove. Find out how the TV Show saved this little town as well as the infamous Pageant held every year! This festival attracts people from all over the world -- and the Little House on the Prairie cast will be there this weekend! Link to the museum and all info in the show notes- For more info go to: www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.*The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!* www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out this Award Winning Series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv LAURA INGALLS WILDER MUSEUM https://walnutgrove.org/museum LITTLE HOUSE EVENTSJuly 19th-21st Walnut Grove, MI Address: 330 8th Street Walnut Grove, MN 56180 July 26th-28th SD, Carrie Days Keystone Community Center August 16th-17th Tombstone, AZ Book Signing Address: 530 East Allen St. Tombstone AZ 85638 August 30th-Sept. 1st Watertown, CT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-house-50th-cast-reunion-ct-tickets-753166881417 Address: Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103 September 3rd-4th 2024, Lancast

The latest episode of the Little House 50th Anniversary podcast featuring Mo Rocca is now available on all platforms. Mo has been on Pamela’s “Dream Guests” shortlist since the podcast began, and we’re thrilled to have him! He is widely praised for his multifaceted career as a writer, humorist, and television correspondent. This is such a fun episode you won’t want to miss! #littlehouseontheprairie #littlehouse #littlehouse50 #morocca #alisonarngrim #deanbutler #pamelabob #nellieoleson #almanzo #almanzowilder #newpodcast #newepisode

EPISODE #25 - "Mo Rocca: For the Love of Nellie"

Mo Rocca has been on Pamela's shortlist for "Dream Guests" since this podcast began. And we're thrilled he's here! Mo Rocca is widely praised for his multifaceted career as a writer, humorist, and television correspondent. He is particularly known for his engaging storytelling style, which blends humor, historical insight, and a touch of irony. In addition to his writing, Rocca's work as a correspondent on CBS Sunday Morning and his roles in various television programs, including "The Daily Show", "I Love the 70s" and "I Love the 80's", "My Grandmother's Ravioli" on the Cooking Channel, and "Henry Ford's Innovation Nation" on CBS has cemented his reputation as a versatile and engaging media personality. His work often highlights underappreciated figures and lesser-known historical facts, making his content both educational and entertaining, as shown in his Podcast and Book, "Mobituaries". His latest book, "Roctogenarians", celebrates individuals who achieved significant milestones later in life, drawing praise for its inspiring and often humorous profiles of these late bloomers--one of them being none other than Laura Ingalls Wilder. Join us as we discuss all things Prairie and how Mo got started on his eclectic and multifaceted career. Find out if Mo is #TeamAdam or #TeamManly, why Nellie is a gay icon, why old people are his "jam", and what our imaginary Walnut Grove nightclubs would be named. Ever the Bonnethead, Mo asked as many questions to Alison and Dean as we asked him...and quickly discovered he could be the biggest Nellie Oleson fan of all time. Quite simply, Mo Rocca ROCKS. For more info go to: www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites. *The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!* www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out this Award Winning Series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.S