Suzanne Holland returns to the podcast to discuss this strange episode where blind kids (and some adults) need to walk a really long distance instead of transporting them via train or a few wagons. Great Harriet moments! “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 t...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 264
Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast and LandonNation Podcast returns to the show to discuss this amazing episode! While attending a school reunion Caroline and Charles get away from Walnut Grove for a little while. Pa punches a rich guy, Caroline is hit on by the same rich guy, booze is drank and we see an elevator! Exciting times indeed! “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...
Jun 04, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 263
Chris Peterson joins the podcast to discuss this sometimes shocking episode. We have a great time and discuss many facets of the episode. “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 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check t...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 262
Karyne returns to the show to discuss this unforgettable exit of The Ingalls and the introduction of The Carters! “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 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/ProjectBrun...
May 07, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 261
Christina from the AvonleaCast Podcast returns to the show to discuss this tragic and shocking 2 parter! We discuss so many things so and I hope you enjoy this discussion! “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...
Apr 23, 2024•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 260
Christy Havey returns to the podcast to discuss this beloved episode where Joe Kagan works up the courage to court Hester Sue, and learns she plans to marry an undertaker. Joe also works with one of the blind school students to build up his courage, Hester Sue is not a big fan of his methods but in the end, Joe gets the girl. 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 studen...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 259
Kelly Mielke returns to Walnut GroveCast to discuss this epic Little House on the Prairie movie! We discuss the common misconception that Albert died of leukemia and how odd it is that so many people misremember the same exact thing! Is it an example of the very strange, Mandala Effect? Who knows?! Also, what’s the deal with climbing that mountain at the end? “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 Waln...
Mar 27, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 258
Karyne returns to the podcast to discuss this double episode that really shouldn’t have been a double episode! Karyne and I go down many rabbit holes and I hope you enjoy! “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 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project B...
Mar 12, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 257
Dean Butler returns to the show to discuss his newest book and how busy he is preparing for the Simi Valley 50th Anniversary at the end of this month! 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 Become a Patron! The pos...
Mar 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 256
Pamela Roylance who played Sarah Carter agreed to come onto the show and was just incredible! Not only was Pamela a fan of Little House on the Prairie before being on the show but she has to be one of the coolest cast members that you will be able to meet at the 50th Simi Valley! 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 ...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 255
Maryann returns from New Jersey to discuss this strange and fun episode. As I get older, I am getting more and more interested in trains and it’s amazing the amount of stunts that happen in this episode! I hope you enjoy it! “While on a trip to Springfield, Carl Edwards accidentally releases the brake on a caboose that he, Mary and Laura are exploring, sending the lone car and the terrified trio hurtling down the tracks towards an oncoming express train.” The Runaway Caboose Originally aired on ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 254
Aimee Muñiz joins the podcast to discuss this heartwarming episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did when we recorded it! “As a prank to make him look foolish, the older boys of Walnut Grove school nominate the object of their practical jokes, gentle Elmer Dobkins, to run for class president against popular Mary Ingalls and wealthy Nellie Oleson. While Mary and Nellie wage their campaigns with promises of popcorn and gum balls, Mr. Dobkins witnesses his son being teased by the older boys an...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 253
Mark invited the wonderful Bonnie Bartlett onto the show to talk about her time on Little House on the Prairie. We discuss so much including her book which is an eye opening and wonderful inside peek of her life as well as the darker side of Hollywood. You may purchase a copy of Bonnie’s book, Middle of the Rainbow at her website https://www.bonniesmiddleoftherainbow.com The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permissi...
Jan 11, 2024•50 min•Ep. 252
I thought it would be a great time to share something that I have been working on, a collection of covers of the Little House on the Prairie theme song! I hope you enjoy these 14 gems, which includes our very own C Christina Pederson! If you know of any other interesting covers or if you have any ideas please feel free to reach out to me! mark@walnutgrovecast.com I hope all of you have an incredible New Year! with much love, Mark 1 – Little House on the Prairie (Metal Version) by Spendrament 2 –...
Dec 25, 2023•22 sec•Ep. 251
Merry Christmas Everyone! I love doing roundtable discussions! This time around I had the pleasure of discussing Christmas at Plum Creek with Aimee, Christina from the AvonleaCast Podcast , Josh from the Hot Red Shorts! Podcast and Karyne! I had such a great time and we discussed just about everything! “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 i...
Dec 19, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 250
Karyne returns to Walnut GroveCast to help me deconstruct this amazingly dramatic episode! “Mr. Stark has gotten himself so far in debt that he has lost his mind. He goes home and shoots his wife and daughter. Then he goes off and ends up at Laura’s house. He mistakes Laura and Jenny for his wife and daughter, but when he sees Rose, he thinks that his daughter has had a baby.” Rage originally aired on October 18, 1982 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian ba...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 249
Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to go through every facet of this unforgettable TV movie about Michael Landon! This was so much fun and I hope you all enjoy it! “Drama based on the true story of actor Michael Landon, whose affair with a younger woman almost destroyed his family. When Michael breaks the news of his terminal illness to his family, his children realise just how much they love their father, despite his faults.” Michael Landon, the Father I Knew originally aired ...
Nov 21, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 248
Christina from the AvonleaCast Podcast joins me to discuss this strange episode where Jesse James comes to visit the folks in Walnut Grove! “As Walnut Grove school begins to study the Civil War, Mary Ingalls unexpectedly learns firsthand information when she starts running errands for two mysterious newcomers who sided with the South. But Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Dankworth are hiding more than just their war affiliation and the whole town comes under siege when an overzealous posse rides in, prepared t...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 247
Karyne swings by the podcast to discuss this unforgettable episode. “On Rev. Alden’s recommendation, Mary is hired as a teacher in a small backwoods community called Willow Run. There, she is met with pure hatred from its town leader, Miss Peel, an elderly woman who is fiercely opposed to the school. Miss Peel’s determination to drive Mary from town proves to be a severe test to the Ingalls girl’s resolve and character.” Whisper Country originally aired on January 16, 1978 The opening song “Albe...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 245
Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss a super entertaining Highway to Heaven episode! “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 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...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 246
Lydia Kikuchi returns to the show to discuss this Willie-centric episode! Looks like Willie has grown up! “Mrs Oleson is far from happy when Willie announces his engagement to Rachel. She definitely wants to prevent her son’s wedding, but suddenly she experiences a new thing – Willie defies his mother.” May I Have This Dance originally aired on March 14, 1983 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check th...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 243
Lorie Dorrian returns to the podcast to discuss this sometimes tragic and sometimes hilarious 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 December 10, 1979 The opening song “Albert” is written and perf...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 244
Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to review this painful and unforgettable episode. I think we did an incredible job covering and deconstrucing this two-parter! Part I “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...
Oct 05, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 242
I am honored to bring Olivia Barash onto the show for a discussion of her life before, during and after Little House on the Prairie. We discuss so much including her opinion of the Actors strike and the upcoming 50th Reunion! I hope you enjoy this discussion! 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 An Interview with Oliv...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 240
Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss a super entertaining Highway to Heaven episode! “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 If you have an interest in talking about Little House and your memories, please email me at mark@walnutgrovecast.com, I would...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 241
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?” 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! Special Thanks to John Mapes Music for allowing me to use his excellent cover song in the episode! You can watch ...
Sep 21, 2023•29 min•Ep. 238
Christina joins me from Norway to discuss this strange and very fun episode! “Nellie comes home for a visit and discovers that Nancy is more of a spoiled brat than she ever was. Nancy doesn’t want to have anything to do with Nellie and snubs her every chance she gets. Laura and Nellie act like they are best friends. Everyone is paying attention to Nellie because it’s her birthday and they haven’t seen her in a while and so Nancy is feeling left out. She decides to run away. Nels and Nellie go to...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 236
Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss a super entertaining Highway to Heaven episode! “ 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 If you have an interest in talking ...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 234
Kelly Mielke joins me to discuss this classic episode! “The Ingalls family as well as many people from Walnut Grove travel to the annual fair. Mary comes to the fair to be with John but is quickly sidetracked by the handsome hot air balloon pilot. Laura is too busy to take Carrie on some rides, she becomes bored and decides to climb into the basket of a hot air balloon for a nap. John, angry at Mary and the Handsome pilot cuts the strings of the hot air balloon not knowing Carrie is inside. The ...
Sep 05, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 239
Cristina Pederson returns to the show to discuss this episode that may as well have been a different series. This is the second time in this shortened season that Jenny almost drowns and is saved by Jeb Carter. This time, though, it was an accident and she suffers injury. Because of lack of oxygen, her body is weakened and her speech is affected. Laura and Almanzo are told there’s nothing more the doctors can do, so they bring her home. Almanzo wants to push Jenny, but Laura wants to coddle her....
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 237
