Little House: Fifty for 50 Podcast

Little House: Fifty for 50 Podcast

“Welcome to the “Little House Fifty for 50 Podcast.” This 2024 special event podcast series celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the beloved Little House on the Prairie television series and will feature Little House cast members Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler, hosted by the actor, writer and producer of the award-winning series, Livin’ On a Prairie, funny and engaging Little House Super-Fan, Pamela Bob. Together, Pamela, Alison, and Dean invite listeners to join them for nostalgic, insider conversations centered around the people, stories, and events that has made television’s Walnut Grove a place treasured by millions for half a century. In each episode Alison, Dean, and Pamela will reveal different facets of the Little House legacy in conversations with cast, crew, historians and media pundits. For the first time ever, listeners will have the chance to discover the Little House experience as crafted by members of the Little House family of actors. From exploring the cultural significance of the series to discussing its timeless themes of family, community, and resilience, the Little House Fifty for 50 Podcast is a must-listen for fans old and new. Tune in as we celebrate half-a-century of the series TV Guide once described as the “finest family drama in the history of television.” Subscribe and join us for this delightful prairie journey, as we commemorate 50 years of Little House memories, moments, and magic. Little House on the Prairie® and associated character names, designs, images, and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks owned and licensed by Friendly Family Productions, LLC and are used by Loose Gravel Productions & Peak Moore Enterprises, Inc. with permission. All rights reserved. House on the Prairie® and associated character names, designs, images, and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks owned and licensed by Friendly Family Productions, LLC and are used by Loose Gravel Productions & Peak Moore Enterprises, Inc. with permission. All rights reserved. #LittleHouseFiftyfor50 #LittleHouseAnniversary #LittleHouseFestival #DeanButler #AlisonArngrim #PamelaBob #WalnutGroveNostalgia #ClassicTV #LittleHouseLegacy” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-fifty-for-50-podcast--6055242/support.

Episodes

October 16, 2025 67 mins
The wheat is gone. The money is gone. Manly’s will to get out of bed? Also gone.

We continue our recap of this epic 2-parter. Almanzo is deep in his "sad cowboy era," refusing to walk, talk, or touch a plow — basically throwing a full-grown frontier tantrum. Laura, now very postpartum and very fed up, decides it’s time for some tough prairie love. No more babying the baby.

Part 2 brings peak pioneer angst. Manly’s in a funk, Laura’s ...
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This week, Laura and Manly are living their best prairie lives — baby on the way, cozy house, a wheat crop with dollar signs in their eyes. Naturally, that means disaster is RIGHT around the corner.In true Little House fashion, Manly goes from "proud wheat daddy" to “just a little sick” to “I had a stroke and now I’m spiraling into a full-on pioneer pity party.” Meanwhile, Laura’s out here doing it all — farming, caregiving, and su...
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    October 2, 2025 61 mins
    This week, Harriett Oleson gets a big greasy idea — why waste time with flour sacks and morals when you can sell only 3 staple meals (that don't include Ma's famous pie)  to the masses? It’s the future! It’s delicious! It’s... soul-crushing!Harriet goes full MLM boss babe, Nels instantly regrets his entire life, Caroline Ingalls gets roped into an apron of shame--even on Sundays!, and Charles  devises the plan of all plans like the...
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    September 25, 2025 66 mins
    Saddle up and hold onto your suspenders, folks — this week we're diving headfirst into Season 3, Episode 9: The Bully Boys (Or, “When Walnut Grove Got Its First Redneck Crime Family”). This is the unforgettable episode where Walnut Grove gets a visit from the backwoods version of the Sopranos.

    It’s a classic Little House setup: a peaceful town, hardworking families, and then BOOM — 3 traveling disasters in overalls roll in and run o...
    September 18, 2025 75 mins
    Grab your bonnets and brace yourselves—because Walnut Grove is officially wired for chaos! In this episode, the town installs a shiny new telephone system... and within minutes, the gossip starts flying faster than Caroline’s flapjacks. With Mrs. Oleson lurking like the prairie’s nosiest switchboard operator. Privacy? Never heard of her.

    Meanwhile, Jonathan and Alice Garvey’s marriage is hanging by a thread—and it’s not a sturdy one...
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    September 11, 2025 62 mins
    Welcome to a Very Special Episode: Ma’s Hair Is Down & Everything Goes to Hell (almost!).

    This week on Little House 50 Podcast, we dive headfirst into an episode that has it all: emotional turmoil, slow-burn temptation, passive-aggressive teenage angst, and… Ma’s hair down. Yes, DOWN. That’s when you know things are about to get spicy on the prairie.

    Charles hops on a wagon and leaves for a job, so Caroline hires a handsome, myst...
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    September 4, 2025 55 mins
    We recorded this episode back in late July—when Pamela was still in New Hampshire and Alison was halfway across the world. A lot has changed since then, but one thing hasn’t: this episode is still an absolute gem.

    We’re diving into “Meet Me at the Fair”—a wild ride through carnival chaos featuring questionable parenting, a gang of literal jackasses, unsettling Renaissance Fair/Hannibal Lecter cosplay vibes, and of course, the real s...
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    August 28, 2025 52 mins
    Today we’re diving into one of Nellie Oleson’s greatest hits (of villainy): The Talking Machine! Where nothing says "I love you" more than...SCIENCE.

    Laura gets bamboozled by 1800s high-tech: a talking machine (a phonograph!) that repeats what you say—perfect for confessing your secret crushes, unless that machine falls into the wrong hands. Which it does. (Cue Nellie). Chaos, blushing, and frontier-level pre-teen drama ensue, provi...
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    Today, we’re joined by two very special guests—the Carters themselves! Pamela Roylance and Stan Ivar are here to discuss the episode “Alden’s Dilemma” and share some of their favorite memories from Little House on the Prairie.But that’s not all!Pamela and Stan are also starring in A.R. Gurney’s beloved play Love Letters, directed by none other than Little House casting director Susan McCray. You can catch them live at the Whitefire...
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    August 14, 2025 54 mins
    We’re back from our hiatus and ready to celebrate summer—and nothing says summer in the United States quite like the 4th of July. This year, we’re revisiting "Centennial", a poignant and eerily prescient episode we believe everyone should watch. It's a powerful reminder for those who may have lost sight of the promise of America—both in these turbulent times and in difficult eras past.

    Far from your typical holiday celebration, "Cen...
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    June 5, 2025 69 mins
    Dean and Alison are just a day away from the Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion at Columbia State Historic Park—but there’s still plenty of time to recap one of the funniest episodes in Little House history!

    This week, we dig into “Here Come the Brides” (Season 4), where we come to a shocking realization: almost every Little House wedding is a surprise wedding. Seriously—BOOM. No invitations. No planning. Just, “Surprise! You’...
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    May 29, 2025 66 mins
    We kick things off with Alison’s whirlwind NYC adventure and her sold-out smash, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch! (Turns out being mean on TV still packs a house.) Dean and Alison are now setting their sights on June's California Gold Country event—sunscreen and bonnets at the ready! Meanwhile, Pamela’s busy on the stage (and working her pattooty off!) with her off-Broadway show Cracked Open, now playing through June.

    Then—grab the t...
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    Dean and Alison catch us up on their recent adventures at the Cherry Blossom Festival (spoiler: it was charming, floral, and probably involved a President's grandchild). We dip a toe into Waltons territory—just don’t say the “W” word around Pamela! And we’ve got an update on Baby Carrie, courtesy of the Greenbush twins themselves.

    Then it’s back to basics with the Season 2 premiere of Little House on the Prairie, “The Richest Man in...
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    He’s baaaack! Patrick Labyorteaux returns to join Pamela, Dean, and Alison as they revisit his favorite episode, “Men Will Be Boys.” Patrick shares behind-the-scenes stories about filming this comedic gem with his real-life brother, Matthew Labyorteaux—including the hilarious games they played on set.  You’ll hear a laugh-out-loud tale involving a raspberry bush, get some insider scoop on Patrick’s role in the cult classic Heathers...
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    We’re joined by one of our all-time favorite guests—Andy Garvey himself, the one and only Patrick Labyorteaux!Patrick and Alison take us behind the scenes of this unforgettable episode, where (surprise!) Nellie proves once again she’s the absolute worst. Poor Andy!Patrick shares stories about working with his on-screen parents, his real-life adoptive parents, how he was directed in the episode, and what it was like growing up along...
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    May 1, 2025 65 mins
    Alison was still in Paris having her Prairie Bitch adventures (with the infamous French mouse) during the recording of this episode, the weather is starting to warm up in NYC, and in exciting news, Dean announces he’s writing a new book! (Yay!!!) Then, we discuss the episode where Alison even hates herself.  That’s right, we’re talking about “The Music Box”, from Season 3—where villainy is real, and cruelty reigns. We’re talking “p...
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    April 24, 2025 61 mins
    Alison shares her Paris adventures (yes, including some rodent encounters), Dean dishes on their exciting new ventures with Prairie Legacy Productions, and Pamela goes on a rant against possums (apologies to the possum lovers out there).

    But then—on to the main event!
    We’re recapping another standout episode from Season 1: “School Mom”. 
    Caroline Ingalls steps in as the earthy and compassionate substitute teacher, helping a student in...
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    April 17, 2025 58 mins
    We kick things off with a little chat about Alison Balson, who played the unforgettable Nancy Oleson, along with some fond (and hilarious) memories from Dean and Alison. Here's a quick shout-out to Nancy—she brought a whole new level of wild to Walnut Grove! Let’s hear it for a little Nancy love!

    Now, cue the bug spray and brace yourself—it's time for The Campout!
    An epic misadventure in the great outdoors where the Olesons and the I...
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    April 10, 2025 69 mins
    **Warning**: If you, like Dean, have never read the beloved novel *Little Women* or watched any of its movie adaptations, brace yourself—you may not fully grasp the emotional weight of today’s episode recap: "Little Women"! (Honestly, Dean Butler, how *dare* you!)
    In this episode, we meet more characters that we end up falling in love with, only to never see them again (you know, the infamous *Vortex of Special Guests* from the mul...
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    April 3, 2025 73 mins
    Spring is in the air—even for Alison in France! Hard to believe it’s been over a year since the Simi Valley 50th Anniversary event. It feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago… and we’re still recovering. HA! Today, we’re diving into our first Season 7 episode recap: The In-Laws—a whirlwind of absurd hilarity starring our favorite duo, Dean Butler and Michael Landon. This episode serves up Pa/Almanzo tension in the silliest way poss...
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