Cheyenne returns to the podcast to discuss this tragic episode but don’t worry, we still found a lot to laugh at! “After eleven year old Ellen Taylor accidentally drowns while swimming with the Ingalls girls, her grief-stricken mother, Eloise begins to imagine that Laura is Ellen.” My Ellen originally Aired on September 26, 1977 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 235
Christie Havey returns to the podcast to tackle this episode! Although Chris Hasler and I reviewed this episode many years ago it was great to speak to Christie and get her POV of this amazing episode! I hope you enjoy it! “Albert claims that he is tall and athletic in a letter to his pen pal while she has fabrications of her own to conceal her paralysis.” My Dearest Albert originally Aired on November 17, 1980 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Pro...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 223
Wendi Lou Lee returns to the Walnut GroveCast podcast to discuss her newest book, Red Tail Feathers! 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! Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Red-Tail-Feathers-Discover-Beauty/dp/B0C7SGCWR Autographed! https://wendiloulee.com/books/ Please Visit Wendi’s Etsy store and check out her autographed and personalized items for sale https://www.etsy.com/shop/Wend...
Aug 15, 2023•47 min•Ep. 232
Lydia joins me to discuss this short lived Michael Landon written and produced television show. “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 Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song in the e...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 230
Maryann joins me to discuss this episode which takes us outside of Walnut Grove to help a group of people who are going through an influenza outbreak! “Caroline travels to an influenza-ridden mining camp with Dr. Baker after she receives a plea for help from an old friend who is pregnant and desperately ill. After realizing that her friend will die and that the baby’s father never wanted children at all, Caroline agrees to uphold her friend’s deathbed request to give her child a good home.” A Fa...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 231
Chantelle returns to Walnut GroveCast to help me tackle this early two-parter! I hope you enjoy this as much as we did while recording! “Jealous of the attention Charles showers on his newborn son, Laura longs for the place she believes she’s lost in her pa’s affections and angrily refuses to pray for her little brother to get well when the baby becomes seriously ill. Believing that her jealousy was responsible for her infant brother’s death and that her parents would rather have a son than a sp...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 229
Stacy and Shannon Clark join me for a wonderful ride as we discuss so much about Little House on the Prairie and all of the personal memories that they cherish. 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/ If you have an interest in talking about Little House and your memories, please email me at mark@walnutgrovecast.com, I would LOVE to hear from you! Special Thanks to John Mapes ...
Jul 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 228
Christina returns to the show to discuss the craziness and fun in this episode. “School bully Bart begins menacing his classmates, especially Albert. Tired of the constant harassment, Albert creates a paper maché werewolf mask to terrorize Bart into ceasing his bullying behavior. It works, until Carrie opens her mouth! It takes a joint effort by all of Bart’s classmates to make him stop bullying.” Crossed Connections originally Aired on January 7, 1980 The opening song “Albert” is written and pe...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 227
Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss a super entertaining Highway to Heaven episode! “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 If you have an interest in talking about Little Ho...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 226
Lydia Kikuchi returns to the show to discuss this heartwarming and poignant episode! “The mysterious decline in Mary’s school performance is explained when Charles discovers that she needs glasses; but Mary loses her confidence when her class begin to tease her.” Four Eyes originally Aired on September 17, 1975 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundl...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 225
A few months ago Kelly Mielke had a very interesting idea, “wouldn’t it be fun to discuss each of our favorite characters from Little House in the Prairie in a somewhat serious and analytical way?” 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! Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song in the episode! You can watch his hilarious Little House Tribute h...
Jul 13, 20230•Ep. 224
Brian Mehlenbacher returns to the show to discuss this sometimes tragic and sometimes hilarious episode! “Laura is playing with Anna when Nellie walks by and says she is starting a club and they are going to play in her room and she invites Laura but Laura wants to play with Anna so Nellie says she can come too. Laura is enjoying a music box, but Nellie is being bossy and tells everyone to pay attention to her so when Harriet directs everyone downstairs a few minutes later for refreshments, Laur...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 223
Karyne joins me from Canada to discuss her love of Little House on the Prairie and why she continues to enjoy the show. If you have an interest in talking about Little House and your memories, please email me at mark@walnutgrovecast.com, I would LOVE to hear from you! Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song in the episode! You can watch his hilarious Little House Tribute here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Vjps2HriA Please Subscribe to his Channel! h...
Jul 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 222
***This is another “Lost Episode” I hope it’s the last! *** Marissa Baker returns to the show to discuss this sometimes hilarious and sometimes tear-jerking episode. “The telephone comes to Walnut Grove, and Mrs. Olesen is hired as the switchboard operator. She takes advantage of her responsibilities to engage in her favorite pastime: gathering gossip. It will have a very damaging effect on the Garveys’ marriage when she learns about Alice’s hidden past.” Crossed Connections originally Aired on ...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 221
This episode was recorded about 4 years ago and it was not released….until now! 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! “Albert claims that he is tall and athletic in a letter to his pen pal while she has fabrications of her own to conceal her paralysis.” Dearest Albert, I’ll Miss You originally Aired on November 17, 1980 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the ama...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 220
Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast returns to discuss a Highway to Heaven episode! “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 If you have an interest in talking about Little House and your memories, please email me at mark@walnutgrovecast.com, I would LOVE to hear from you! Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 220
Stephanie Bailey joins me to discuss this monumental and tragic episode! “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!) The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Chec...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 219
Kelly Mielke joins me to discuss this Season 1 episode – I love this episode and can’t believe it went ‘missing’ for a little while but thanks to the fact I don’t delete anything, I was able to retrieve it! 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...
Jun 15, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 218
Melissa Sue Anderson AKA Mary Ingalls visits Walnut GroveCast to talk about her memories of Little House on the Prairie as well as her career. As you well know, I try to ask the hard questions and Melissa didn’t shy away from any of them! I can’t thank her enough for coming onto the show and I look forward to her returning one day. I hope you enjoy this interview! 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? ...
Jun 13, 2023•57 min•Ep. 217
I know, I know – this is your least favorite episode which is why I asked one of the stars of the show to join me to go through and review the whole episode! Of course you know that Rachel, along with her sister Robyn played Carrie Ingalls! We get some cool stories and lots of laughs in this episode of the podcast! 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....
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 216
Cheyenne Hampton returns to the show to discuss this unforgettable episode! The star of this episode is the Houston Lamb character and we get to see some fun and sweet moments throughout. I hope you enjoy this episode! “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 Oct...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 215
Suzann returns to the show to discuss this strange last season episode! Almanzo and John Carter go on a Japanese adventure and are the victim of a pickpocket in San Francisco. Meanwhile back in Walnut Grove a new reverend comes to town to muscle into Rev Alden’s position. “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 The opening song “Albert” is ...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 214
Cindy Wilson joins the show to review this super early one! There is a lot to discuss in this episode and I had such a great time discussing it! You may know Cindy’s name from her book, The Beautiful Snow: The Ingalls Family, the Railroads, and the Hard Winter of 1880-81 She also has a really great Facebook group that discusses so much about Laura Ingalls Wilder – definitely check it out! Link is below! Want to buy Cindy’s book? Here’s a link https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Snow-Ingalls-Railroa...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 213
Shannon Clark from the band, Shannon Clark and the Sugar joins the podcast to discuss this often forgotten season 9 episode. Check out Shannon’s band, I think you may really enjoy it! https://shannonclarksugar.com “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 The opening song “Albert” is written and pe...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 212
Maryann visits the show to discuss this hilarious and unforgettable episode of Little House on the Prairie. “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?”...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 211
Brian Mehlenbacher comes onto the show to discuss this often overlooked episode of Little House on the Prairie. “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 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post A New Beginning first appeared ...
Mar 14, 2023•55 min•Ep. 210
Traci joins the podcast to discuss this episode where Adam gets to show off his lawyerin’ skills! “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 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBru...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 209
Get ready! Mark and Kelly discussing the two-parter, Laura Ingalls Wilder is something you do not want to miss! We discuss everything there is to discuss from the multiple ferns at the Wilder house to the lighting in the little house and even have a cameo from one of Kelly’s cats (listen closely and you will even get to hear Kelly’s daughter!) “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 Jan...
Feb 13, 2023•3 hr 37 min•Ep. 208
Christina returns to the podcast to help review unforgettable episode! We discuss Isaiah’s depression and all types of interesting stuff! I hope you enjoy this episode! “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 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by th...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 207
It’s the LAST episode of Little House on the Prairie! 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 heartbr...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 206
