Four Eyes originally aired on  September 17, 1975

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I Remember, I Remember originally aired on January 23, 1978

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The Racoon originally aired on November 20, 1974

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Remember Me originally aired on November 5 & 12, 1975

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Blind Justice originally aired on February 23, 1981

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The Talking Book originally aired on January 14, 1976

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Bless All the Dear Children originally aired on December 17, 1984

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A Christmas they Never Forgot originally aired on December 21, 1981

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The Blizzard originally aired on January 3, 1977

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Christmas at Plum Creek originally aired on December 25, 1974

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• Title: Fred
• Writer: Don Balluck
• Director: Michael Landon
• Air Date: November 29, 1976

In “Fred,” Laura Ingalls trades 40 cents for a troublesome billy goat named Fred to save him from Mr. Parsons’ shotgun. The goat’s antics wreak havoc in Walnut Grove, from eating Charles’ rushes to headbutting Mrs. Oleson and getting drunk on Mr. Edwards’ moonshine. Charles, frustrated after a grueling job, demands Fred go, but Laura’s persistent optimism leads her to seek homes with Carl’s pa and Reverend Alden, all ending in comedic disaster. When Fred eats Phineas Jenks’ rushes, it forces Jenks to pay Charles $12, earning Fred a reprieve. Ultimately, Laura finds Fred with a herd of nanny goats, choosing to let him stay with his new family. This lighthearted episode, directed by Michael Landon, blends slapstick humor with lessons on responsibility and letting go, showcasing Laura’s growth and the Ingalls’ resilience amidst chaos.

10 Heartfelt Quotes:

“He’s the last of his kind.”

“He kind of looks like a Fred.”

“I saved his life.”

“I think we ought to just leave him.”

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• Title: Quarantine
• Season/Episode: Season 3, Episode 13
• Air Date: January 17, 1977
• Director: Victor French

In Little House on the Prairie’s “Quarantine,” a deadly mountain fever outbreak in Elmsville prompts a strict lockdown in Walnut Grove. Isaiah Edwards, believing himself immune, escorts Dr. Baker to the afflicted town but fears he’s brought the fever home when his adopted daughter, Alicia, falls ill. Racked with guilt from a past epidemic that killed his first family, Isaiah isolates Alicia in his old cabin. Laura Ingalls, ever the compassionate troublemaker, sneaks raspberries to Alicia, only to mistake poison ivy for fever spots and join the quarantine, fearing she’s infected. As Isaiah collapses from exhaustion, Laura tends to both him and Alicia. Charles braves obstacles to fetch Dr. Baker, who reveals Laura’s “fever” is just a rash. Alicia recovers, and the town breathes a sigh of relief, proving that love and a good misdiagnosis can conquer even the scariest frontier plagues.

10 Heartfelt Quotes I Chose

• “Laura, we should pray to God that it doesn’t.”
• “It’s my fault. I brought it to her.”
• “Second time I brought it to my family.”
• “Lost my wife and my little baby girl.”
• “The worst part about being sick, I think, is how sad it makes other people.”

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• Title: Wave of the Future
• Season/Episode: Season 8, Episode 10
• Air Date: December 7, 1981
• Director: Maury Dexter
• Writer: Don Balluck

In “Wave of the Future,” Harriet Oleson, lured by Major Guffey’s promise of riches, transforms Caroline’s restaurant into a franchised “Mrs. Sullivan’s Kitchen,” complete with a rigid menu of pan-fried steak, beef stew, or roast chicken. The military-style efficiency backfires, overworking Caroline, Hester-Sue, and Harriet while alienating customers craving variety. Nels, skeptical from the start, teams up with Charles to open a rival restaurant, exploiting a contract loophole to sabotage the franchise. The plan works, and Guffey, revealing “Mrs. Sullivan” as a paid actress, terminates Harriet’s contract. Harriet, humbled, returns to running a family restaurant. The episode, a satirical jab at corporate greed, ends with a humorous nod to history as Harriet dismisses a pitch for a fried-chicken-only restaurant, unaware it foreshadows KFC. It’s a heartwarming reminder that community and authenticity trump soulless progress.

10 Heartfelt Quotes I chose:

• “It’s nights like this I wish I was somewhere else. Anywhere else.”
• “I know what you mean.”
• “The job, I can’t handle it. I’m here all day, I stay late.”
• “I’m worn out when I get home in the evening, I never even see my family.”
• “I don’t want to put you in a tight spot, but I have to give my notice.”

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Episode: “Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow” (Season 8, Episodes 17 & 18)

• Date Aired: February 15, 1982 (Part 1), February 22, 1982 (Part 2)
• Director: Michael Landon
• Writers: Don Balluck, Bob Fraser

In the Little House on the Prairie two-parter “Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow,” Almanzo and Laura Wilder face a relentless string of hardships. Almanzo’s dreams of a thriving horse-breeding business and bountiful wheat crop are shattered when he contracts diphtheria, suffers a stroke, and watches a hailstorm destroy his fields. As he grapples with paralysis and despair, Laura struggles to support their newborn, Rose, and keep their family intact. Eliza Jane, Almanzo’s sister, urges a move to Minneapolis, clashing with Laura’s determination to stay in Walnut Grove. A tornado further devastates their home, pushing Almanzo to the brink. Yet, through resilience and love, he secretly builds a new house, symbolizing hope amid ruin. Directed by Michael Landon, this emotional saga blends melodrama with heartfelt moments, showcasing the Wilders’ unbreakable spirit against frontier adversities, with a geranium’s survival mirroring their enduring strength.

Some Quotes I Chose

• “It’s like a dream come true, a dream come true!” 
• “Laura: Can we afford it?” 
• “It’s almost embarrassing being so happy.” 
• “Just make sure you two don’t start calling me ‘gramps.’” 
• “Would you stop worrying about me, please?”

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Episode: “I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away” (Season 4, Episodes 21-22)

• Air Date: March 6, 1978 (Part 1), March 13, 1978 (Part 2)
• Director: William F. Claxton
• Writers: Arthur Heinemann (Part 1), Carole and Michael Raschella (Part 2)

In Little House on the Prairie’s “I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away,” Mary Ingalls faces a life-altering diagnosis: scarlet fever’s lingering effects are stealing her sight. As Walnut Grove grapples with a measles outbreak and economic collapse driven by a railroad cartel, Mary’s world darkens—literally and emotionally. Her initial denial and bitterness give way to despair when she wakes up blind. Sent to a blind school in Iowa, Mary resists help until meeting Adam Kendall, a blind teacher whose tough love sparks her resilience. Through Braille and determination, Mary finds purpose, aspiring to teach at Adam’s new school in Winoka. Meanwhile, the Ingalls family confronts financial ruin and decides to relocate, bidding a tearful farewell to Walnut Grove. This Emmy-nominated two-parter, blending heartbreak with hope, showcases Mary’s transformation and the family’s unyielding spirit, proving that even in darkness, light can be found.

Some Quotes I Chose

• “Why can’t I just sit here?” – Mary
• “Pitying yourself won’t help.” – Adam
• “I wonder how much of our lives are spent worrying about things that just don’t mean anything.” – Charles
• “God must have chosen Mary for some very special purpose.” – Reverend Alden
• “It’s a huge, dark place filled with hidden obstacles.” – Mary

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Episode: The Empire Builders (Season 9, Episode 9)

• Air Date: November 22, 1982
• Writer: John T. Dugan
• Director: Joseph Pevney
• IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

In The Empire Builders, Walnut Grove buzzes with excitement over a new railroad depot, promising jobs and growth. However, the Minneapolis and Western Railroad, led by Spencer Hollingsworth, plans to seize farmers’ lands, including Almanzo Wilder’s and John Carter’s, via eminent domain. Initial enthusiasm sours as the town realizes the cost: evictions and a rowdy railroad camp complete with a saloon. Almanzo and Carter, backed by Isaiah Edwards, resist, facing threats from railroad enforcer Wilkins. Laura rallies the women to join the men in a standoff at Carter’s farm, while surveyor Hobson proposes rerouting the tracks through Tracy. The community’s united front forces Hollingsworth to relent, sparing Walnut Grove. The episode, a blend of drama and defiance, showcases the power of collective resistance against corporate overreach, with Laura’s fiery leadership and Carter’s final triumph underscoring the town’s love for their land.

Some Quotes I Chose

• “Money won’t buy happiness, but you can look for it in fancier places.”
• “Property is property. What we own is what we work and sweat for.”
• “What we own is a part of us.”
• “This land… It’s part of us now.”
• “I’m a lot tougher than you think, Mr. Wilder.”
• “This is our land, and we fight for it together.”

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 “The Gift” – Little House on the Prairie

• Season/Episode: Season 2, Episode 6
• Air Date: October 27, 1975
• Writer: Rocci Chatfield
• Director: William F. Claxton

In “The Gift,” Laura and Mary Ingalls aim to surprise Reverend Alden with a fancy Bible for his birthday, using the Sunday school’s $1.67 treasury. Laura, ever the schemer, convinces Mary to invest in Dr. Briskin’s Homeopathic Remedies, hoping to double their money by selling them. Their sales pitches flop hilariously—Laura’s sob stories backfire, and Mary’s health quizzes scare folks off. As the birthday nears, guilt consumes them; they even fake “larangutus” to skip church. Charles forces them to confess, and Reverend Alden, in a touching twist, uses their mistake—a medicine case—as a perfect holder for his cherished, worn Bible. His sermon on love over material gifts lifts their spirits, proving good intentions trump gold lettering. This heartwarming episode blends humor and redemption, showcasing Walnut Grove’s tight-knit community and the Ingalls sisters’ earnest, if misguided, hearts.

Some quotes I personally chose:

• “Laura: We just wanted to get Reverend Alden the best Bible that we could.”
• “Alden: The question is, have you learned anything from this mistake?”
• “Alden: This old Bible’s like love.”
• “Alden: It’s the gift of love that’s the greatest gift of all.”
• “Laura: Please, pa. We didn’t mean to do it.”

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Divorce, Walnut Grove Style

• Season/Episode: Season 7, Episode 7
• Air Date: November 10, 1980
• Writer: Don Balluck
• Director: Michael Landon

In Little House on the Prairie’s “Divorce, Walnut Grove Style,” newlyweds Laura and Almanzo Wilder face marital strife that spirals into comedic chaos. Laura, overwhelmed as a schoolteacher, serves watery stew and neglects household chores, irking Almanzo. Their bickering escalates when Laura misinterprets a note—“My Only Love… Brenda Sue Longworth”—as proof of Almanzo’s affair with an old friend, Brenda Sue, who’s actually just celebrating her published song. Jealousy drives Laura to a public brawl with Brenda Sue and a dramatic exit to her parents’ home, fueled by Harriet Oleson’s gossip. Charles and Caroline urge reconciliation, but Laura’s stubbornness persists until Almanzo clarifies the note’s innocent meaning. The couple reconciles, vowing better communication, while Charles’ ongoing struggle with a picture window adds humor. This episode, directed by Michael Landon, blends sitcom-style misunderstandings with heartfelt lessons about trust and love in marriage.

Some Quotes chosen by me:

• “I’m doing the best that I can! Why can’t you understand that?” (Laura)
• “Because all I understand is I work hard all day, I come home to a half-cooked meal and a house I can’t sing in because you’ve turned it into a library!” (Almanzo)
• “There’s just no excuse for a husband to call his wife stupid.” (Charles)
• “You know, I just can’t get over that boy calling my daughter stupid…” (Charles)

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Annabelle (Little House on the Prairie, Season 6, Episode 5)

• Writer: Del Reisman
• Director: William F. Claxton
• Air Date: October 15, 1979
• Network: NBC

Guest Stars: Harriet Gibson (Annabelle), Ken Berry (London), Billy Barty (Owen)

In “Annabelle,” a traveling circus rolls into Walnut Grove, bringing joy and buried family secrets. Nels Oleson is horrified to discover his estranged sister, Annabelle, is the circus’s “fat lady,” a role he’s ashamed of due to her size. His shame, rooted in childhood, strains their reunion, while Annabelle embraces her role with pride, finding purpose in making people laugh. Meanwhile, Laura grapples with jealousy as Almanzo dates the haughty Christie Norton. London, the circus leader and secret sad clown, recruits Laura and Albert as clown helpers, leading to hilarious antics, including dousing Nels with water. The episode shines as Nels confronts his insecurities, publicly embracing Annabelle in a heartfelt finale. With themes of self-acceptance and reconciliation, this episode, directed by William F. Claxton and written by Del Reisman, balances humor and heart, proving the prairie’s biggest show is family love.

Some Quotes chosen by me:

• “He’s my brother… and he’s still ashamed of me.” (Annabelle)
• “I make people laugh… that’s not a bad thing to do, Nels.” (Annabelle)
• “I love someone. His name is Almanzo.” (Laura)
• “I have a place in this life… I was put here for a purpose.” (Annabelle)
• “I’m the one who is ashamed.” (Nels)
• “I’m proud to say… my sister, Annabelle.” (Nels)

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• Writer: B.W. Sandefur
• Director: Michael Landon

1. Charles: “There’s nothing in the world that makes a man feel so bad as knowing there’s just nothing he can do.”
   • This captures Charles’ frustration and helplessness amid the rain-ruined crops, driving his decision to seek gold.
2. Caroline: “Charles Ingalls, if you think I’m going to put up with having you underfoot around here for the next 6 months, you’ve got another thing coming.”
   • A tender yet firm nudge from Caroline, showing her support for Charles’ risky venture with love and humor.
3. Isaiah: “I did this so we could get some flour or some bacon.”
   • Isaiah’s justification after gambling reflects his desperate intent to provide, despite Grace’s skepticism.
4. Charles: “I asked God to give me the strength to forget about it, to turn my back on it… and to let me take my family home.”
   • In his church speech, Charles reveals his epiphany, prioritizing family over the fleeting promise of gold.
5. Laura: “Ask him to please forgive me.”
   • Laura’s plea to Charles about Mr. Zachariah underscores her guilt and innocence after unintentionally causing harm.

1. Question: What natural disaster forces Charles and Isaiah to consider leaving Walnut Grove?
   • Answer: Relentless rain that destroys the crops.
2. Question: How far is the gold rush location from Walnut Grove, as mentioned by Charles?
   • Answer: 400 miles.
3. Question: What item does Charles request at Nels’ store that they are out of?
   • Answer: Baking soda.
4. Question: What tragic event involving Mr. Delano shifts the tone of the episode?
   • Answer: He is killed by prospectors seeking his gold.
5. Question: What does Charles ultimately decide to do after his church speech?
   • Answer: Take his family back home to Walnut Grove.

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“Reverend Alden falls in love with elderly parishioner Anna Craig. Mrs Oleson objects to the relationship, giving the preacher an ultimatum.”

The Preacher Takes a Wife originally aired on October 22, 1979

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“Laura attends a writing seminar in Arizona, but the experience is marred by a rude professor who cuts her down at every turn.”

A Wiser Heart originally aired on November 2, 1981

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“Mary must get help when a stagecoach accident traps Adam and endangers a pregnant woman; Laura and Albert offer a beehive to their rivals.”

The Third Miracle originally aired on October 8, 1979

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“Laura swears her friend Jonah to secrecy after the two uncover a shiny golden ore lying in the bed of their favorite fishing hole and both begin planning what they will do with the great wealth they are sure to have once they’ve mined their treasure and taken it to the bank.”

At the End of the Rainbow originally aired on December 10, 1975

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“Typhoid is unleashed on an unsuspecting Walnut Grove, teaming Charles with Doc Baker and Reverend Alden, work together to the point of exhaustion tending to the community’s sick and dying.”

The Plague originally aired on January 29, 1975

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“Caroline is puzzled when her plan to provoke Isaiah Edwards to jealousy doesn’t result in an invitation to the annual spring dance for his anxious gal, Grace Snider, until Charles reminds her what happened when she tried the same tactic with him years before.“

The Spring Dance originally aired on October 29, 1975

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“A widowed circus man and young father named `Little Lou’ makes a promise to quit the circus and move to Walnut Grove to try to make a living after his wife dies during childbirth.“

Little Lou originally aired on October 25, 1982

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“Joseph Stokes is rejected by his grandpa because his daughter married a Native American, however when Joseph faces some school bullies his grandpa’s opinion changes.”

Injun Kid originally aired on January 31, 1977

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“Charles seems to inherit a fortune and the whole town helps the Ingalls to spend the money, which starts to feel like a curse rather than a blessing.”

The Inheritance originally aired on February 6, 1978

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“Yearning to escape the hard life that sent his father to an early grave, Solomon Henry, an 11 year old boy, runs away from his parents and seeks solace in the in Ingalls’s family.”

The Wisdom of Solomon originally aired on February 28, 1977

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“Albert becomes an apprentice for a craftsman who is Jewish. His classmates accuse him of being a Jew-lover and Laura is embarrassed because they accuse her when she tells them to quit picking on Albert. Albert learns to take pride in his work and when Mr. Isaac Singerman dies at the end of the summer, Albert follows his way of planting an acorn to grow a tree to repay the earth for the one he used in his carpentry.”

The Craftsman originally aired on January 8, 1979

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“A deaf-mute may have the answer when Reverend Alden’s request for a new church bell starts the Kennedys and Olesons feuding over who donates the bell and who takes the credit.”

The Voice of Tinker Jones originally aired on December 4, 1974

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“Charles Ingalls has an accident when trying to get home for his wedding anniversary. Caroline, very worried indeed, tries to keep the children amused of how they first met.”

I Remember, I Remember originally aired on January 23, 1978

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“Mr. Standish buys the building that the Blind school has been housed in and wants to turn it into a hotel. He gives the blind school 30 days to move. Adam and Mary send a letter to Charles telling them to alert them if they hear of an available place. Rev. Alden tells Charles that when he died, Lars Hansen left the deed to a big house in his care. It’s too big to sell to one family so he hasn’t been able to unload it, but it’s perfectly big enough for a blind school. The church votes to clean it up and get it ready for the blind school to take it over. The Winoka school is joining with another school run by Mrs. Hester Sue Terhune. When she finds out that a Mrs. Terhune is coming with the Winoka blind school, mistaking her for another lady she once knew by the name of Terhune, Harriet makes the decision to join the blind school on their journey back to Walnut Grove. She also decides to buy herself a new bedroom suit and donates her old (perfectly good one) to Mrs. Terhune’s bedroom at the blind school.”

Blind Journey originally aired on November 27, 1978 and December 4, 1978

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“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.“

Whatever Happened to the Class of ’56? originally aired on January 14, 1980

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“The Walnut Grove community intervenes after a badly-beaten Graham Stewart is found unconscious on the floor of his cabin, the victim of his father, John’s, drunken rage.“

Child of Pain originally aired on February 12, 1975

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“Having suffered hard times and wanting to find a better life, the Ingalls family move to the city, selling their land to the Carter family.“

Times are Changing originally aired on  September 27, 1982

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“Charles and Albert travel with the Cooper family while on a delivery. A serious accident occurs while the Coopers are going down a steep hill. The Cooper parents are killed. Charles tries to find Cassandra and James a new home. When he can’t find anyone to take them both in, he feels he has to send them to an orphanage. After thinking about this idea some more, Charles decides to take care of the kids himself for a short period.

Reverend Alden eventually finds someone to take in the kids. However, this family just wants them to work. When Cassandra and James run away, their adoptive father doesn’t even go to look for them. When Charles finds the kids, he tells them that he will adopt them if they could stand the house being more crowded. They happily agree to stay with the Ingalls.”

The Lost Ones Parts 1 and 2 originally aired on May 4 and May 11, 1981

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This hilarious overview is on imdb, “Joe Kagen moves to Sleepy Eye to assist at the school for the blind. While there he begins to develop feelings for one of Mary’s students.”

Make a Joyful Noise originally aired on January 26, 1981

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“Albert Quinn Ingalls wants to be a doctor. But soon he discovers that he is fatally ill. He decides to spend the rest of his life in Walnut Grove. Meanwhile children from school are preparing for their traditional climbing of the mountain which we have never heard of before”

Look Back to Yesterday originally aired on December 12, 1983

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“A circus comes to Walnut Grove and one of the most popular attractions is `Wild Boy’, a boy in a cage who goes mad when the circus owner torments him.”

Wild Boy Part 1 originally aired on November 1, 1982 and Part 2 on November 8, 1982

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I hope you consider pre-ordering his book, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond https://www.amazon.com/Prairie-Man-Little-House-Beyond/dp/0806543299

Meet Dean and so many of your favorite Little House on the Prairie cast members at the 50th Reunion at Simi Valley – buy tickets now! https://littlehousefestival.com

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We talk about meditation, being a fan of Little House, taking the kids in the cast to a slasher movie, west coast hamburgers and you will even learn who actually OWNS the original Little House facade and made a special promise to Michael Landon about it!

Meet Pamela and so many of your favorite Little House on the Prairie cast members at the 50th Reunion at Simi Valley – buy tickets now! https://littlehousefestival.com

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The Runaway Caboose Originally aired on February 11, 1976

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The Election originally aired on March 21, 1977

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2 – Little House On The Prairie – Theme Song Music from the hit tv show – Daughter & Dad

3 – Little House on the Prairie HOUSE – REMIX by Ralibah Bourzik

4 – Christina Pederson Little House on the Prairie Theme on Piano

5 – Dolphin Music Studio – Theme song to “Little House on the Prairie” – Violin

6 – Marie-Véronique Bourque – Ruby’s Tribute to ‘The Little House on the Prairie’

7 – Mista Perez Channel – Mista Perez Remixes- Little House on The Prairie ( Half Pint Remix )

8 – The little house on the prairie by the Metropolis Quartet

9 – Little House on The Prairie, Beginner Piano Cover by J. B. Dalige

10 – Little House On The Prairie – intro and outro EBow cover by Subtle Hills

11 – Little House On The Prairie – Fingerstyle Guitar by Picking Feeling

12 – Little House on the Prairie Theme by cltsrd

13 – Little House On The Prairie Theme (piano version) by Don Howard

14 – Little House on the Prairie Ending Credits by Kim T

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“Jonathan and Mark journey back in time to save Mark’s grandfather’s (John McLiam) farm from repossession. “

Highway to Heaven’s episode Going Home originally aired on January 23, 1985

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“New student Sylvia Webb, who has physically matured faster than most of her classmates, piques the physical curiosity of some of her male classmates. Albert goes along at first, but quickly becomes friends with Sylvia. However, he is unaware that she is trapped in a horrifying world: She’s being stalked (and is eventually attacked by) a masked rapist; her father has a cold, uncaring attitude toward Sylvia’s ordeal; and her cruel classmates continue to taunt her. Eventually, Sylvia collapses at school from exhaustion.”

Part II

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“Mr Crook, convinced he is King Arthur, is in danger of being declared incompetent by his son. Can Jonathan work a reconciliation while preventing the demolition of a veterinary clinic.“

Highway to Heaven’s episode A Divine Madness originally aired on November 7, 1984

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Kelly Mielke joins me to discuss the Almanzo Wilder character in this very entertaining character study! I hope you enjoy!

We hope you enjoy this journey into the Almanzo Wilder character!

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“While working for Linda Blackwell, a beautiful movie star with a very low opinion of men, Mark and Linda both wish “to God” that each could have the other’s life … with the result that “The Boss” takes them at their word and switches Mark and Linda into each other’s bodies.”

Highway to Heaven’s episode Heaven on Earth originally aired on February 26, 1986

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Almanzo wants to push Jenny, but Laura wants to coddle her. Jenny finally starts spending time with a doctor recently forced into retirement because of his eyesight. Under his loving care, Jenny becomes stronger. He announces it’s time for her to return to school, but school is a lot harder than she ever expected!   Marvin’s Garden originally Aired on January 3, 1983

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We discuss so many things about her newest book and have a lot of laughs!  I hope you enjoy this discussion! 

Red Tail Feathers can be purchased right now!

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Please Visit Wendi’s Etsy store and check out her autographed and personalized items for sale https://www.etsy.com/shop/Wendilouleeshop 

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“John Murphy leads a struggle against a mining boss causing some children to be orphaned. Assuming responsibility, he poses as a priest to circumvent authorities. He and schoolteacher Mae struggle to provide everyday needs for two dozen children.”

The Pilot for Father Murphy originally aired on November 3, 1981

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Shannon Clark and his family have a really great band named, Shannon Clark and the Sugar and you can find all about them here https://www.shannonclarksugar.com/

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“Jonathan and Mark’s latest assignment is Wally, a lovable elderly hobo and street puppeteer whose caring and goodness have made him, without his knowing it, an angel. But he may be powerless to help a critically ill little boy … unless he appeals to a higher authority.“

Highway to Heaven’s episode, Wally originally aired on January 14, 1987

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We spun the wheel and it landed on Alice Garvey, played by the wonderful Hersha Paraday!

We hope you enjoy this journey into the Alice Garvey character!

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The legendary Chris Hasler returns to the show to discuss this episode in a way no one could have ever predicted! Get ready for some true chaotic moments!

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“The teenage daughter of Mark’s friend learns she was adopted and seeks her biological mother, a quest that threatens to tear the family apart.“

The Secret Originally aired on November 27, 1985

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“The career and reputation of Doctor Baker is threatened when Laura found her dead baby in her crib, just after a medical examination. He sees a chance to restore his reputation when little Rose falls ill with smallpox”

A Child with no Name originally aired on February 14, 1983 (DATE NIGHT!)

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This episode was recorded about 18 months ago! 

“While on their way home to Walnut Grove after a trip to Mankato, the Ingalls family are unexpectedly snowbound, with little food, at a remote mountain cabin by a late-spring blizzard. But a desperate situation soon turns deadly when a renegade U.S. Marshall, blinded by hate, shows up half-frozen at their door, only moments ahead of the man he has vowed to bring back dead: a Sioux Indian chief who has just saved Charles’ life.”

Survival originally aired on February 26, 1975

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We discuss so much such as:

• What was Melissa’s audition like?
• What was with her hair?
• What car was she driving around in post-LHOTP?
• What was it like working as Mary on the Little House set?
• What’s next for Melissa?

A special thank you to Mike Purdy who hosts the website, https://www.melissasueandersonfan.com . Mike put me in touch with Melissa and is just a great guy!  Check out his site!

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The following is from IMDB – I did not write this chaotic description but it’s fairly accurate “Charles has the opportunity to earn $50 by helping run new telephone lines for 30 days. While he’s away, Laura and Albert’s time is used up with doing extra chores. Caroline is also busy and doesn’t have time to deal with Carrie, so she is sent off on her own with some trivial job to do. She goes to pick some strawberries, but when she sees how little they are, she figures it will take her all day to pick enough for a pie. She falls asleep and dreams that a beautiful girl who looks just like her, named Elissa, takes her to a world where there are strawberries as big as she is along with other fruits. But, then she is awakened because she dreams there is a huge angry bug chasing her on that fruit. She goes home. The next day, she is sent to go fishing and Elissa takes her to Heaven to see their old dog Jack. The next day she has decided to use her Christmas penny to buy some licorice to share with Pa who should be coming home soon, but she drops the penny in the field, so she dreams that Elissa makes it big enough for her to sleep on so she can find it easily. She wakes up with it in her hand. Carrie has trouble deciding if Elissa is just her fairy tale friend or if she is real.”

The Godsister originally aired on December 8, 1978

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“Two young brothers, deserted by their parents and desperately trying to stay together, run away from the Sleepy Eye orphanage on the eve of an adoption that will separate them, and find an unlikely ally in grumpy old handyman, Houston Lamb.”

The Silent Cry originally aired on October 20, 1980

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“Mr. Edwards is suspicious of a young handsome minister sent to Walnut Grove by the diocese and Reverend Alden feels his position is threatened.”

Aldens Dilemma originally aired on December 6, 1982

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Want to buy Cindy’s book?  Here’s a link  https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Snow-Ingalls-Railroads-1880-81/dp/1643439057

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“Certain that only her funeral will bring her distant children and grandchildren to Walnut Grove for a long overdue visit, Amy Hearn convinces Doc Baker and the Ingalls to fake her death and happily makes plans to celebrate her eightieth birthday … at her wake!”

If I Should Wake Before I Die originally aired on October 23, 1974

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“They are planning to build a new railroad station and they want to do it in Walnut Grove. Everyone is excited at the prospect until they find out that some families would be evicted.”

The Empire Builders originally aired on November 22, 1982

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“In spite of a rocky start and over Charles’ strong objections, the Olesons accompany the Ingalls on a family camping trip and, surprisingly, the oft-feuding families begin to enjoy each other’s company. But will the warming relationship between them survive a cold plunge into a rushing river and Willie’s rash decision to add a special leaf to his collection…the one that Mary won’t touch?”

The Camp Out originally aired on October 8, 1975

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“Jonathan and Andy Garvey move to Sleepy Eye and have to deal with a gang of thieves.”

A New Beginning originally aired on October 6, 1980

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“Unable to get work in Sleepy Eye, Adam decides to become Walnut Grove’s first lawyer, and gets his first case defending a man who sold worthless share of his land.”

Blind Justice originally aired on February 23, 1981

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“Almanzo refuses to let Laura take a teaching job despite losing his money in a bad property deal. Almanzo’s pride dissolves the engagement, but Eliza Jane plans to reunite him with Laura.”

Laura Ingalls Wilder originally aired on September 22 and September 29, 1980

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“When Isaiah Edwards loses his will to live after a crippling logging accident, a letter to Walnut Grove from his worried wife, Grace, brings Charles and Laura back to the big woods to try to help their old friend.” Return of Mr. Edwards Originally aired on November 5, 1979

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Leah Mitchell returns to the podcast to help review and breakdown this strange and sometimes surreal episode! We discuss Montegue in depth and try to draw a connection to the sitcom Newhart as Almanzo and Laura are running a bed and breakfast in hero township! Even more strange is Isaiah in general.  I hope you enjoy this episode!  

“The father of Matthew Rogers, the mute boy Mr. Edwards has been caring for, arrives to reclaim his son. A heartbroken Edwards moves in to Laura’s new boarding house, where newlyweds Willie and Rachel Oleson, and eccentric Englishman Sherwood Montague have also taken up residence.” Hello and Goodbye Originally aired on March 21, 1983

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“Albert experiments with smoking in the basement of the School For the Blind and, when shooed out of the basement, hides the still-lit pipe in some cloths. The pipes ignite and result in a late-night fire that kills Alice Garvey and Mary’s baby son. As a result, several people struggle with the consequences: Albert becomes completely withdrawn when he learns his careless actions may have caused the fire, Mary in deep shock and Jonathan Garvey in an alcohol-induced state of denial.”

May We Make Them Proud: Parts I & II originally aired on February 4, 1980

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It’s that time of the year again and this time I invited Leah Mitchell, Lorie Dorrian and Jeanie Schneider-Mitchell to discuss Christmas at Plum Creek as well as their own holiday memories!  

I am looking forward to everything in store for 2023 – if you have any ideas please feel free to reach out and have a wonderful holiday and new year!

“Christmas is coming and everyone is saying that it is a time for secrets and not to ask questions. Laura wants to buy something expensive for her mother and has to come up with a way to pay for it. Mary tries to decide what to make her Pa. Carrie uses her Christmas penny to buy a special present for Baby Jesus. It is a good Christmas!” Christmas at Plum Creek Originally aired on December 25, 1974

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“Almanzo’s continued morose outlook on life during his recovery from a crippling stroke, not to mention Eliza Jane’s pampering, takes its toll on the Wilder marriage. Not even the birth of the couple’s daughter, Rose, seems to help matters. Then, a massive tornado destroys the Wilder home, and Laura is badly injured; she recovers, but goes into shock when she sees a pile of rubble instead of the slightly damaged home she thought was there. Laura becomes severely depressed, leading Almanzo to finally realize his outlook has rubbed off on his wife; he makes good on a promise to change his attitude 180 degrees and rebuild not only their home but what was a crumbling marriage. In the end, the Wilder marriage becomes stronger for the “Days of Sunshine, Days of Sorrow” they had just gone through.”

Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow: Part Two originally aired on February 22, 1982

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“The marriage between Almanzo and Laura faces its first stern test when he falls seriously ill with diphtheria and later suffers a crippling stroke. Eliza Jane arrives to help care for her brother, but makes matters worse by babying him.”

Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow: Part One originally aired on February 15, 1982

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“While Charles and Caroline are visiting Walnut Grove, the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon has acquired title to all the land in Hero Township. They are inspired by Laura to vent their anger at this injustice.”

Little House: The Last Farewell originally aired on February 6, 1984

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“Mary worries that she’ll disappoint Walnut Grove if she doesn’t place first in the state mathematics competition after the community pays her way to represent them; meanwhile Laura’s feelings of jealousy towards her older sister are soothed and she begins to feel more grown-up after her wise Pa asks her to take charge of the Ingalls household while Caroline accompanies Mary to Minneapolis.”

The Pride of Walnut Grove originally aired on January 28, 1976

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Matilda returns to help review this unforgettable episode of Little House. We laugh and discuss so much!  I hope you enjoy this half as much as I did!

“Divorce looms when Nels and his dog storm away from Harriet and the mercantile after the Olesons quarrel over the price of eggs. But the situation only gets more muddled when the townsfolk try to help them reconcile, prompting Harriet to pack her bags and causing some to wonder, a little wistfully, if Walnut Grove wouldn’t be more peaceful if the volatile woman left town for good.”

Family Quarrel originally aired on January 15, 1975

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Jeanie Schneider Mitchell returns to help review this sometimes shocking and always unforgettable episode of Little House. 

“A widowed circus man and young father named `Little Lou’ makes a promise to quit the circus and move to Walnut Grove to try to make a living after his wife dies during childbirth.”

Love originally aired on October 25, 1982

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Jeanie Schneider Mitchell returns to help review this sometimes shocking and always unforgettable episode of Little House. 

“A widowed circus man and young father named `Little Lou’ makes a promise to quit the circus and move to Walnut Grove to try to make a living after his wife dies during childbirth.”

Love originally aired on October 25, 1982

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Chris Hasler returns to review this strange episode about the controversial relationship between a very young Jane and a middle aged Isaiah. In Chris/Mark fashion we laugh pretty much 34,000 times!

“Laura’s childhood friend, who is blind, falls in love with Mr Edwards. She doesn’t seem to mind the age difference but Mr Edwards finds it tough.”

Love originally aired on November 29, 1982

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Alison Arngrim returns to Walnut GroveCast but this time we review an ENTIRE episode together!  Wow!  This was an incredible 2+ hours for me and I only hope that you enjoy this nearly as much as I did! I can’t thank Alison enough for being such a friend to the show!

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Stacey Corrigan visits Walnut GroveCast to discuss this unforgettable episode of Little House on the Prairie!

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Lydia Kikuchi from the Late Nights with Hitchcock Podcast joins me from 14 hours in the future to discuss this origin story of how Charles and Caroline met!

“Traveling Charles Ingalls struggles with a broken wagon wheel and bad weather trying to get home in time to celebrate his wedding anniversary while, back in Plum Creek, waiting wife Caroline tries to keep worry at bay by entertaining their daughters with the tale of another time she was kept waiting and how she and their father first met.”

I Remember, I Remember Originally aired on January 23, 1978

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Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast podcast returns to help Mark tackle this amazing episode!

“Charles and Almanzo both encounter unexpected obstacles when each challenges the other to find the fastest freight route between Walnut Grove and Sleepy Eye.”

The In-Laws originally aired on November 24, 1980

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Leah Mitchell returns to the show to discuss a classic episode of LHOTP! I hope you enjoy this half as much as we had recording it!

“Mean Nellie Oleson snubs Laura and Mary for wearing homespun dresses on their first day at school and, when Laura later complains, Caroline reminds her to be kind to Nellie to win her friendship. But Caroline forgets her own wise words, loses her temper with Nellie’s haughty mother, store owner Harriet Oleson, and impulsively buys dress fabric she can barely afford. Later, Laura struggles to write an essay for the Visitors’ Day program and Caroline must decide what to do with the expensive fabric. When Visitors’ Day arrives, their love for each other helps both mother and daughter solve their problems.”

Country Girls originally aired on September 18, 1974

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Mark is joined by Chris Peterson to discuss an exciting and memorable episode.  

I hope you enjoy the episode!

The Odyssey originally aired on March 19, 1979

“Talented young painter Dylan Whitaker promised his dying father that he would some day see the ocean he loves to put on canvas; but “some day” comes too soon when Dylan is diagnosed with incurable leukemia and, to keep his promise, he and his concerned friends, Laura and Albert, sneak away from Walnut Grove to hop a railroad freight car bound for the California coast.”

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Leah returns to the podcast to discuss this episode about making decisions and broken hearts. 

I hope you enjoy the episode!

I’ll Ride the Wind originally aired on January 10, 1977

“Mr. Edwards adopted son, John, must choose between going away to school for several years to realize his dream of becoming a writer or marrying his true love, Mary Ingalls, and living the life of a farmer in Walnut Grove.”

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I’m Here!  I’m Here!

Looks as though Mary and Adam are getting cold feet! I am joined by Marissa Baker in this dusty episode and she shares a mashup of quotes from the episode that may tell a slightly different story!

The Wedding originally aired on November 6, 1978

“Mary Ingalls happily accepts Adam Kendall’s long-awaited marriage proposal but gets cold feet when she begins to consider the implications of two blind parents raising a family.”

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The Older Brothers originally aired on January 17, 1983

“The Younger brothers haven’t been out of prison very long, when they decide to hold up Mr. Edwards for some ransom. They decide to turn themselves in so they can get the reward money but they don’t have all their marbles.”

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“An overweight boy named Elmer Miles comes with his family to Walnut Grove and attends the school and is mercilessly teased by his new classmates, but quickly catches Nancy Oleson’s eye. Nancy has plenty of cruel tricks up her sleeve, and uses Elmer to get her way.”

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Anne Quinn returns to the show to discuss this crazy episode about what happens when a rifle is knocked over, shoots pa and the only person around to help is a blind man!  Amazing story! 

“Charles and Laura finally convince Caroline that Laura is old enough to accompany Charles on a hunting trip. They meet some friendly trappers on the way and everything seems to be going well until Charles is shot. It is up to Laura to get help to save his life as she tries to convince a blind trapper to help her contact Mr. Edwards in order to get a doctor for Charles who is left alone and bleeding to death.”

The Hunters originally aired on December 20, 1976

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Lydia Kikuchi returns to the podcast to discuss this amazing episode!

We discuss so much in this episode – I hope you enjoy it half as much as I did recording it!

• Edwards shoots a hole in the roof! 
• Carrie love Isaiah’s cooking!
• The Ingalls attend the theatre!

“While on a second honeymoon trip with Charles in Mankato, Caroline can’t help worrying about what’s happening back home in Walnut Grove where old friend, Mr. Edwards, finds that babysitting three active little girls is not as simple as it seems.”

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I am joined by Alicia Hogan Murphy who recently released the book Walnut Grove Hits Home: Prairie Values for the Modern Family to discuss this amazing and racially charged episode. We discuss so much and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did while recording it. 

“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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Josie is a 12 year old who has a love of Little House on the Prairie!  Join us as we tear apart this unforgettable episode that just so happens to also be her favorite episode!

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Someone has spring fever!

To celebrate the very first day of spring please enjoy this extra episode!

Chris Hasler swings by The Prairie Studios to record one of the most unforgettable episodes!

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Marissa Baker returns to the show to discuss this strange episode with is rich with ferns!

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is a very important 2 parter in the world of Little House which is why I invited Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast to join me to discuss.  

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is a very important 2 parter in the world of Little House which is why I invited Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast to join me to discuss.  Part 2 will be released on Thursday!  

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Matilda Smith-Thompson joins me to discuss Author, Author! We talk about so much and I hope you enjoy this episode!

“During a trip to Walnut Grove, Caroline’s mother passes away. Her father is very grief-stricken, until son-in-law Charles – impressed with his stories about growing up in the Little House in the Big Woods – suggests he publish an autobiography.”

Author, Author originally aired on November 26, 1979

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Stephanie Bailey returns to the show to discuss one of Mark’s favorite episodes! We discuss so much!

“Aging circus daredevil Gambini the Great has a hypnotic effect on the children of Walnut Grove, especially Albert and Willie. A tragedy during one of Gambini’s stunts will provide a chilling lesson in hero worship.”

Gambini, the Great originally aired on November 9, 1981

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Suzann Holland returns to the show to discuss this unforgettable episode!  In this one we get the adorable Peter Billingsley as a boy with a speech impediment. 

“James’ promising friendship with a young stuttering boy named Gideon Hale is jeopardized when he mocks the boy behind his back. When a devastated Gideon runs away, Caroline assists the boys’ parents in a frantic search for the young boy, while Charles and a remorseful James go on a delivery run to Sleepy Eye. A feral wolf that Charles meets along the way will play a key role in this story.”

No Beast so Fierce originally aired on January 4, 1982

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I am joined by Cheyenne Hampton to discuss this sad, uplifting and unforgettable episode!

“An immigrant family provides an example of thankfulness and a reminder that freedom isn’t free after a property tax increase leaves most of Walnut Grove in no mood to celebrate the United States’ 100th birthday.” Centennial originally aired on March 17, 1976

I hope you enjoy this episode half as much as I enjoyed recording it!

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