Walnut Grovecast - A Podcast About A Little House On The Prairie

Become a Patron! Alison Arngrim has returned to discuss all types of things about her Podcast, her career and even answers some listener questions.  I hope you enjoy this episode which was recorded on October 8, 2019! You can learn all about Alison Arngrim at her website, http://bonnetheads.com Alison's Podcast, The Alison Arngrim Show can be found almost anywhere online but here are a couple links to get you started https://www.ubngo.com/alisonarngrim https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-alison-arngrim-show If you happen to be in Ohio and want to check out GHOULARDIFEST that Alison is appearing in this weekend (OCT 11-13) please visit https://www.theghoulardifest.com/ All about Ghoulardi! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghoulardi Watch Hush Hush, Nellie Oleson! https://www.amazon.com/Hush-Nellie-Oleson-Alison-Arngrim/dp/B07V5XCL9B If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The opening song "Albert" is written and perfo

Episode 63 Become a Patron! In this episode, I am joined by Leah Mitchell to discuss the episode, Goodbye Mrs. Wilder! This episode first aired on February, 2, 1981! "When Mrs. Oleson demands Art and French be added to the school curriculum, Laura quits, leaving Mrs. Oleson to cover the subjects herself." If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 62 Become a Patron! Mark has the honor of speaking with actor, Keith Coogan! Keith Coogan has been on many of the most popular tv shows such as The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, The Waltons, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Chips and also in films such as Adventures in Babysitting, Hiding Out, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead and of course you may remember him as Timothy from the Little House on the Prairie episode Make a Joyful Noise.  If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 61 Become a Patron! This time around Susan joins me to discuss the episode The Long Road Home which originally aired on March 3rd 1976! This is a very interesting episode and for some reason I remember the nitroglycerin aspect of the show very vividly! "When their grain doesn't sell for enough to see their families through the winter, Charles and Isaiah hire on with the railroad to haul a wagon-load of highly explosive nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain road and, as their journey progresses, find themselves dealing with situations almost as volatile as the freight they so carefully carry. " If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 60 Become a Patron! Charlotte Randall Yerke worked on Little House on the Prairie for 8 years as Script Supervisor (one of the most demanding jobs on any TV or film production!) - I loved speaking with her and I think you will enjoy this discussion! If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 59 Become a Patron! Kim Layer was kind enough to join me as we discuss the heartwarming "Jennie episode", Marvin's Garden which originally aired on January 3rd, 1983 (or December 6 1982). "Jenny nearly drowns in a lake trying to recover her locket. Suffering from brain-damage, Jenny befriends a retired doctor named Marvin Haynes who helps her recover. " If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 58 Become a Patron! Mark and Susan discuss the episode Times of Change which originally aired on September 19, 1977   "An excited Mary Ingalls accompanies her father to the Chicago Grange Convention to surprise her true love, John Edwards, by accepting his invitation to a cotillion in person. But, surprises are in store for everyone as both Charles and Mary experience a trip very different from the one they had expected. " If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 56 Become a Patron! Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Wendi Lou Lee (along with her sister) played Grace Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.  Wendi was kind enough to speak with me candidly about her new book which gives a very personal and in depth look into the life of the actress, motivational speaker and now author. Wendi's website can be found here: https://wendiloulee.com Order Wendi's amazing book here: A Prairie Devotional If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 55 - An Interview with LHOTP Dog Trainer: Sharon Evans Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services!   Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Mark was delighted that Sharon Evans who worked directly on the set of Little House on the Prairie accepted his invitation to come onto Walnut GroveCast!  Sharon paved the way for women to enter the world of Professional Animal Training and is amazing at what she does.  You can check out her impressive film history here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0263215/ and if you would like to learn more about Sharon and what she does you can visit her website http://www.crystalhillranch.com In her Facebook group, she is kind enough to share her personal photos and experiences while working on our favorite show!  Check it out here https://www.facebook.com/groups/JackandBandit/ If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The o

Episode 54 Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Mark had the honor of speaking with David Friedman!  David has been on many of the most popular tv shows from the 1980s such as Chips, Several Waltons movies, Mama’s Family, Amazing Stories, St Elsewhere, Mr Belvedere, The New Leave it to Beaver, The Burning Bed, Highway to Heaven and of course if you’re listening to this show you know him best as Jason Carter, please welcome to the show David Friedman.  Check out the work David has done here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295191/ If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 53 Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Mark had the honor of speaking with author, William Anderson. William Anderson is an American author, historian and lecturer. He is a specialist in the subject of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the times she famously wrote about. He is on the board of directors for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, Missouri, and he lives and works as a teacher in Michigan. William’s amazing books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/William-T.-Anderson/e/B000APZZ0U Become a Patron!The post An Interview with Bill Anderson first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.

Episode 52 Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         WGC had the honor of having Hersha Parady on the show! Before Little House on the Prairie she had roles on The Waltons, Mannix and on the CBS Afternoon Playhouse - we know her best as Alice Garvey! If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Episode 51 Become a Patron! Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Mark had the honor of speaking with Paul Valenti. Paul is someone who has managed to get all of our favorite cast members together to actually DO a reunion – his story is fascinating! Alison Arngrim has even given him the title of “The Prairie Wrangler” 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 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0719496/ If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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/ProjectBrundlefl

Episode 50 Become a Patron! Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Mark had the honor of speaking with Radames Pera!  Radames played the character, John jr. or more specifically, "John Sanderson Edwards" on Little House on the Prairie from 1975 to 1977. Radames has had such vast career and has had roles on important 1970's TV shows such as The Bill Cosby Show, Family Affair, Night Gallery, Gidget Gets Married, The Waltons, Lassie, Hawaii Five-O, The Six Million Dollar Man (TV and Movie), Marcus Welby M.D., Shazam!, and who can forget his role as Young Caine in nearly 50 episodes of the legendary Kung Fu with David Carradine! I hope you all enjoy this interview! If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The opening song "Albert" is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlef

Episode 49 Become a Patron! Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!       Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Mark had the honor of speaking with Amy Foster from the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Walnut Grove, MN! Amy Foster is the Director of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Walnut Grove, MN!  It was an amazing interview and I really had a great time speaking with her. You can learn all about the museum, pageant and reunion from this link: https://walnutgrove.org They sell so many cool items here: https://www.walnutgrove.org/store/ Find out everything you need to know about upcoming LHOTP Reunions and more at the Official Reunion Site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/555880417812526/  If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlef

Episode 48 Become a Patron! Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Season 5 is here! I cannot believe how quickly the time has come and gone! The show couldn't have done without the support of the listeners but especially the amazing Patreon supporters! Thank you all so much! Mark and Susan discuss this bittersweet episode which first aired on March 2, 1981 Pregnancy symptoms hit both Laura and her mother Caroline. Caroline, after bearing four daughters, really wants a son. But when it turns out Caroline is not pregnant at all, but is beginning menopause, she sinks into a deep depression. Her husband and daughters desperately try to convince her that they love her for the person she is, not for the person she wanted to be. Finally, Charles proposes that he and Caroline renew their wedding vows. If you would like to support Walnut GroveCast please head over to http://patreon.com/walnut

Become a Patron! Episode 47 Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Dean Butler who played Almanzo Wilder was kind enough to spend some serious time talking to me about his career and he is really just an amazing guy! I hope you enjoy it! Please follow Dean career here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124890/ If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Become a Patron! Episode 47 Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Dean Butler who played Almanzo Wilder was kind enough to spend some serious time talking to me about his career and he is really just an amazing guy! I hope you enjoy it! Please follow Dean career here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124890/ If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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 Interview with Dean Butler AKA Almanzo Wilder first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.

Become a Patron! Episode 46 Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Mark and Susan discuss the wonderful episode, Child of Pain which originally aired on February 12, 1975 If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here 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!

Become a Patron! Walnut GroveCast is available on these amazing services! Episode 45 Become a Patron!     Also Visit us on Facebook and Twitter         Mark and Susan tackle the beloved Season 5 Episode 10 episode MEN WILL BE BOYS which originally aired on November 13, 1978 "While their fathers secretly trail them, young Albert Ingalls and Andy Garvey set off to prove their mettle as men by accepting a challenge to live by their wits during a week-long, overland walk from Walnut Grove to Sleepy Eye and back." Michael Landon ... Charles Ingalls Karen Grassle ... Caroline Ingalls Melissa Gilbert ... Laura Ingalls Melissa Sue Anderson ... Mary Ingalls (credit only) Rachel Lindsay Greenbush ... Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Sidney Greenbush ... Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Merlin Olsen ... Jonathan Garvey Hersha Parady ... Alice Garvey Patrick Labyorteaux ... Andrew 'Andy' Garvey (as Patrick Laborteaux) Matt