Little House: Fifty for 50 Podcast

We’ve entered the month of December, which means that holiday celebrations are under way and Little House’s 50 th Anniversary year will soon enter the history books – or will it? The show premiered in September of 1974, so the Anniversary year rolls on. More on that to come in later shows. One of the things we’ll remember about this December 5 episode of the podcast is that Alison and Dean did it without the support of our very special host, Pamela Bob, who Zooms in each week from Brooklyn, NY. We missed her and we can tell you today that Pamela is fine, but we can also say that the reason she wasn’t with us on Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to say thanks for her swift return. We’ll leave Pamela to share the details of her Thanksgiving absence as she chooses. In the meantime, we are deeply thankful for our Bonnethead family, who allow us to connect and continue the Little House Love that began with the premiere of Little House so many years ago. Today we’re very excited to welcome the children of a man who was there right from the start of the Little House adventure early in 1974. We are speaking of Victor French, Little House’s beloved Mr. Edwards. Two of Victor’s three children, Tracy Hall and her older brother, Victor Allen French (not a Junior, BTW) were in town to take part in 2024’s final Little House on the Prairie tours of Big Sky Movie Ranch on December 1. The day before the tours Alison and Dean welcomed Tracy and Victor into the studios of UBNGo in Burbank. It was a wonderful conversation about their unforgettably talented dad that focused on his portrayal of Isiah Edwards, the transforming power of the role, his passion for the craft of acting, and his children’s remembrances of Victor as a very special dad. We also heard about Victor and Tracy’s commitment to their dad’s creative legacy; they have a new online store (see below) and are working on the publication of his theories of acting titled, A Matter of Choice. If you worked with Victor or loved his work on stage and screen, we think A Matter of Choice is a “must-read.” For our Patrons we will continue with Tracy and Victor focusing on their gleeful playtime with their dad that made every day in the French house a kind of laughing, screaming Halloween adventure. Those of us who worked with Victor can totally relate to his extraordinary ability to make us laugh, cry, or scream as the circumstances evolved during so many wonderful scenes. A SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Written by Pamela): Little House on the Prairie is at the heart of what so many are most grateful for, not just because of the timeless stories it told, but because of the lasting impact it has had on all of us. The show brought families together, fostering a sense of community and shared values that transcend generations. It taught us about resilience, love, and the importance of finding gratitude even in the most challenging times. For many of us, Little House was more than just entertainment—it was a source of comfort, inspiration, and connection to a simpler, yet deeply meaningful way of life. It has shaped how we view family, community, and the world around us, and continues to remind us to appreciate the little things in life. Today, as we gather with loved ones, let us remember these values as a country, a community, as human beings. Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites. ***OUR LITTLE HOUSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MERCH SHOP IS NOW OPEN! YEAHHHH!!!*** www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - AND MERCH STORE www.SimiValleyChamber.org   select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets For memories more about the legacy of Victor French… Visit: www.victorfrenchfamilystore.com Jennifer Donati’s Book, “More Than Just the Prairie” https://baby-rose-619546.square.site/?source=qr-code Also available on Amazon Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv BUZZFEED ARTICLE FEATURING DEAN, ALISON AND THE PODCAST: https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/alison-arngrim-dean-butler- interview Along with his Prairie Man book, Spice Jars, Christmas cards, stickers and Pa’s Fiddle Music, Dean’s Manly Store Shopping now offers his downloadable reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore. Hope you enjoy it -- https://dean- butler-101201.square.site DEAN BUTLER EVENTS May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con ALISON ARNGRIM EVENTS May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con PAMELA BOB EVENTS The Twisted Christmas Show! At Green Room 42 ALL INFO including the KICKSTARTER FUNDRAISER December 4,6,7 at 9:30pm in NYC IG/FB @TwistedChristmasShow TikTok @theTwistedChristmasShow Our Social Media Team: https://www.paclanticcreative.com/ Thanks. We’ll see you again soon. Little House Forever!

Happy Thanksgiving! The gang couldn’t be more excited to share this special day with you. Today, and every day, we are deeply thankful for supporters like you, our Bonnethead family, who allow us to connect and continue the bond that started with Michael Landon in 1974. We’re thrilled to welcome Kathi Von Etten, head of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, who joins us to reflect on her "year of the Prairie" and share exciting news about the final Little House Bus Tour (say it ain’t so!) happening Sunday, December 1, with Dean and Alison as your guides. And for the collectors out there, don’t miss out on the exclusive Simi Valley Festival Little House 50th Anniversary merchandise—it's selling fast! Head over to the Simi Valley website [http://www.SimiValleyChamber.org] (link also in the show notes) to grab your special edition items before they’re gone. We felt it was fitting to have today’s guest on Thanksgiving, as we are deeply inspired by her gratitude and grace—Baby Rose Wilder herself, Jennifer Donati. Jennifer shares with us how, at just seven weeks old, she and her twin sister were cast as Baby Rose in Little House on the Prairie. Though she has no memories of that experience, Jennifer was reunited with her Little House family a couple of years ago, and as she says, "life has never been the same." This adult reunion sparked her to finally write the book she had always dreamed of: More Than Just the Prairie [https://baby-rose-619546.square.site/?source=qr-code]. In it, Jennifer opens up about the personal hardships she has faced, including the loss of her twin sister, Sarah, and her beloved mother. Her story is one of resilience, strength, and gratitude, offering a powerful example of overcoming tragedy with grace. Oh, and by the way—she is also a badass! Continue the conversation with us on Patreon, where gratitude is at the heart of the discussion. This Thanksgiving, Pamela, Dean, Alison, and Jennifer share what they're thankful for, including Alison's story of meeting her newly discovered relatives in Ireland. They also explore how gratitude is the highest vibrational force. With so much to be thankful for, Little House on the Prairie is at the core of many of these blessings. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone—we hope you enjoy this heartfelt segment. A SPECIAL NOTE ON THIS THANKSGIVING: Little House on the Prairie is at the heart of what so many are most grateful for, not just because of the timeless stories it told, but because of the lasting impact it has had on all of us. The show brought families together, fostering a sense of community and shared values that transcend generations. It taught us about resilience, love, and the importance of finding gratitude even in the most challenging times. For many of us, Little House was more than just entertainment—it was a source of comfort, inspiration, and connection to a simpler, yet deeply meaningful way of life. It has shaped how we view family, community, and the world around us, and continues to remind us to appreciate the little things in life. Today, as we gather with loved ones, let us remember these values as a country, a community, as human beings.   Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast [https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast]   www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com  [http://www.littlehouse50podcast.com/]to connect with our hosts and link to their websites. ***OUR LITTLE HOUSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MERCH SHOP IS NOW OPEN! YEAHHHH!!!*** http://www.livinonaprairietv.com/ www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com [http://www.livinonaprairietv.com/]  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - AND MERCH STORE www.SimiValleyChamber.org [http://www.simivalleychamber.org/]   select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets Jennifer Donati’s Book, “More Than Just the Prairie [https://baby-rose-619546.square.site/?source=qr-code]” https://baby-rose-619546.square.site/?source=qr-code [https://baby-rose-619546.square.site/?source=qr-code] Also available on Amazon Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler [http://www.instagram.com/officialdeanbutler] Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim [http://www.instagram.com/alisonarngrim] Pamela Bob @thepamelabob [http://www.instagram.com/thepamelabob], @prairietv [http://www.instagram.com/prairietv]   BUZZFEED ARTICLE FEATURING DEAN, ALISON AND THE PODCAST: https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/alison-arngrim-dean-butler-interview [https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/alison-arngrim-dean-butler-interview]   DEAN BUTLER EVENTS May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con  ALISON ARNGRIM EVENTS May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con  PAMELA BOB EVENTS The Twisted Christmas Show! At Green Room 42 [https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/2DCtMlHR2xDFozpgkst8/1733365800000] ALL INFO including the KICKSTARTER FUNDRAISER [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vpboyle/the-twisted-christmas-show] December 4,6,7 at 9:30pm in NYC IG/FB @TwistedChristmasShow [https://www.facebook.com/twistedchristmasshow] TikTok @theTwistedChristmasShow Our Social Media Team: https://www.paclanticcreative.com/ [https://www.paclanticcreative.com/]

Hey, Bonnetheads! Due to travel this week, we do not have a regularly scheduled show. However, we're releasing our latest Patreon exclusive for you wonderful listeners! Enjoy this heartfelt and very fascinating conversation about Michael Landon - and the bizarre and wonderful Jim Henson twist. You can get this and so much more as a Patreon subscriber. Try us out for a free trial! We'll be back soon! Prairie On! Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast [https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast] www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com  [http://www.littlehouse50podcast.com/]to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.MERCH SHOP WILL BE OPEN BY 11/18/24! www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com [http://www.livinonaprairietv.com/]  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org [http://www.simivalleychamber.org/]  select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets\ Dean's Online Store: "The Manly Store Shopping [http://dean-butler-101201.square.site/]"  http://dean-butler-101201.square.site [http://dean-butler-101201.square.site/] Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler [http://www.instagram.com/officialdeanbutler] Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim [http://www.instagram.com/alisonarngrim] Pamela Bob @thepamelabob [http://www.instagram.com/thepamelabob], @prairietv [http://www.instagram.com/prairietv] BUZZFEED ARTICLE FEATURING DEAN, ALISON AND THE PODCAST: https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/alison-arngrim-dean-butler-interview [https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/alison-arngrim-dean-butler-interview] DEAN BUTLER EVENTS November 24 - Palm Springs, CA - Just Fabulous Book Store May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con ALISON ARNGRIM EVENTS New Jersey Collector Fest on November 10th   New Jersey FaceBook [https://hgd.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e49ab8c54cd0a51b8258a9689&id=6ddc576c90&e=a9241f109f] For tickets go to N [https://hgd.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e49ab8c54cd0a51b8258a9689&id=1c24a40026&e=a9241f109f]ew Jersey Tickets [https://hgd.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e49ab8c54cd0a51b8258a9689&id=d171364d51&e=a9241f109f]  May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con PAMELA BOB EVENTS The Twisted Christmas Show! At Green Room 42 [https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/2DCtMlHR2xDFozpgkst8/1733365800000] ALL INFO including the KICKSTARTER FUNDRAISER [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vpboyle/the-twisted-christmas-show] December 4,6,7 at 9:30pm in NYCIG/ FB @TwistedChristmasShow [https://www.facebook.com/twistedchristmasshow] TikTok @theTwistedChristmasShow

Today is a special day here on the Pod--because Pamela is taking the back seat as host, and Alison and Dean are interviewing HER today! If you've been wondering who Pamela Bob is, and her connection to Alison, Dean, and the entire Little House family, it is all explained today.  Find out about Pamela's background, her love of Little House, and her bizarre and fateful story of meeting Alison. Then, hear about how the idea and creation of her award-winning series, Livin' On a Prairie came to be. Alison and Pamela talk about their experience filming the show, the wonder of Charlotte Stewart, and how Michael Landon played a major part in the spirit of the series. Please check out Livin' On a Prairie, like and subscribe -- and enjoy! It's truly a Bonnethead's dream, made with love, humor, and sincerity. Pamela's next show that she has co-written and will also appear in is The Twisted Christmas Show, premiering in NYC's The Green Room on 12/4, 12/6 and 12/7. Any support is greatly appreciated, and contributions to the Kickstarter has some great incentives. All other info is listed in the show notes below. Then- Continue the conversation on Patreon, where we talk more about a special date:  Oct. 31st -- Michael Landon's birthday. Alison reads an emotional passage from the program from Michael's funeral, and we discuss the disbelief of losing one so vital and full of life. Also, hear the fascinating parallels between Michael Landon and Jim Henson with an unbelievable story from Alison. Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites. *The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!* www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours -  www.SimiValleyChamber.org   select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv BUZZFEED ARTICLE FEATURING DEAN, ALISON AND THE PODCAST: https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/alison-arngrim-dean-butler-interview DEAN BUTLER EVENTS November 13 - Branson, MO - Branson Centennial Museum November 24 - Palm Springs, CA - Just Fabulous Book Store May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con Dean's ONLINE STORE "The Manly Store Shopping"  http://dean-butler-101201.square.site ALISON ARNGRIM EVENTS New Jersey Collector Fest on November 10th   New Jersey FaceBook For tickets go to New Jersey Tickets  May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con PAMELA BOB EVENTS The Twisted Christmas Show! At Green Room 42 ALL INFO including the KICKSTARTER FUNDRAISER December 4,6,7 at 9:30pm in NYC IG/FB @TwistedChristmasShow

If you’ve been wanting a crew member to be on the Pod — today’s your lucky day! We have the wonderful Charlotte Randell Yerke in the studio, telling us about her experience as the dialog coach on Little House. Charlotte was the youngest member of the Little House crew, and her origin story of how she ended up working on the show is truly serendipitous. Other than make-up, hair, and costuming, there is probably no member of the crew actors interface with more regularly than the dialog coach. Hear the fascinating details of her job, and her close relationships with Michael Landon, Kent McCray and the cast.She is a devoted keeper of the Little House legacy, and her stories, momentos and experiences with the Little House family are priceless! Then, join us on Patreon, where Charlotte talks to us about the one and only Michael Landon. Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Link is below! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast [https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast] www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com  [http://www.littlehouse50podcast.com/]to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status! www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com [http://www.livinonaprairietv.com/]  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org [http://www.simivalleychamber.org/]  select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler [http://www.instagram.com/officialdeanbutler] Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim [http://www.instagram.com/alisonarngrim] Pamela Bob @thepamelabob [http://www.instagram.com/thepamelabob], @prairietv [http://www.instagram.com/prairietv] DEAN BUTLER EVENTS November 13 - Branson, MO - Branson Centennial Museum November 24 - Palm Springs, CA - Just Fabulous Book Store May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con ALISON ARNGRIM EVENTS New Jersey Collector Fest on November 10th   New Jersey FaceBook [https://hgd.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e49ab8c54cd0a51b8258a9689&id=6ddc576c90&e=a9241f109f] For tickets go to N [https://hgd.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e49ab8c54cd0a51b8258a9689&id=1c24a40026&e=a9241f109f]ew Jersey Tickets [https://hgd.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e49ab8c54cd0a51b8258a9689&id=d171364d51&e=a9241f109f]  May 16-18 - Tulsa, OK - Country Con PAMELA BOB EVENTS The Twisted Christmas Show! At Green Room 42 [https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/2DCtMlHR2xDFozpgkst8/1733365800000] December 4,6,7 at 9:30pm in NYCIG/FB/TikTok @TwistedChristmasShow [https://www.facebook.com/twistedchristmasshow] BUZZFEED ARTICLE FEATURING DEAN, ALISON AND THE PODCAST [https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/alison-arngrim-dean-butler-interview]