Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast

Some actors make an impression. Katy Kurtzman made two—and both are unforgettable. Little House fans first fell in love with her as Anna Gillberg in the beloved Season 3 episode "The Music Box," where she delivered one of the most heartfelt performances in the series as a shy young girl with a stutter who finds an unlikely friend in Laura Ingalls (and unfortunately crosses paths with one very smug Nellie Oleson and one very stolen music box). She later returned as young Caroline Quiner in "I Remember, I Remember," giving us a sweet glimpse into the early romance of Charles and Caroline. Beyond Walnut Grove, Katy built an impressive career with starring roles in television movies, hit series, and earned three Young Artist Award nominations before expanding into writing, directing, producing, and coaching the next generation of performers.

In this episode, we have the absolute joy of talking with the incredible Katy Kurtzman—and wow, what a guest. She's funny, dynamic, honest, refreshingly open, and shares stories with the same heart she brought to every performance. From working with Michael Landon to growing up in Hollywood and building a career behind the camera, nothing is off limits. Whether you've loved Katy since Anna found her voice or you're just discovering what an amazing human she is, this conversation will leave you smiling. (Don't worry—we promise no music boxes were stolen during the recording.)

Then join us on Patreon, where Katy shares even more Little House memories, her candid thoughts on being a child actor, and even pulls out some incredible memorabilia she saved from her time on the show. Trust us—we were absolutely gobsmacked. You won't want to miss it!

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind-the-scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast...PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!

IPLP’s Nashville event: Sept 11-13LittleHouseonthePrairieCastReunions.com

To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team:
Joy Correa and Christine Nunez 
https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

For nearly a year, Alison Arngrim managed to do the impossible: keep a secret. And not just any secret—she appears in a surprise cameo in Episode 2 of Netflix's brand-new Little House on the Prairie! On the very day the series premiered, we sat down with everyone's favorite Nellie Oleson to finally spill the beans. How did it happen? What was it like stepping back into the world of Little House? And perhaps most impressively... how on earth did Alison keep this from the fans for an entire year?

Join us as Alison takes us behind the scenes of her unforgettable cameo, shares what it was like visiting the new Little House, meeting the cast, and passing the prairie torch to a new generation. It's a heartfelt, hilarious, and history-making conversation filled with laughs, surprises, and just enough behind-the-scenes gossip to make even Mrs. Oleson lean in a little closer. If you've already spotted Alison in Episode 2, you'll love hearing how it all came together. And if you haven't... well, what are you waiting for? We'll still be here when you get back.

Then join us on Patreon, where Alison shares exclusive, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from her time on the set of Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie. It's an incredible peek behind the prairie curtain that fans won't want to miss!

Links and Resources:
Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind-the-scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast...PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!

IPLP’s Nashville event: Sept 11-13LittleHouseonthePrairieCastReunions.com

To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez 
https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

This week we're heading to Walnut Grove with "Circus Man," the episode that proves if a charming stranger shows up with a monkey, a few magic tricks, and some questionable miracle cures...everyone immediately forgets to ask for credentials. Academy Award winner Red Buttons guest stars as the lovable drifter Willie O'Hara, winning over the entire town—except Doc Baker, who isn't exactly thrilled to lose patients to a guy whose medical license appears to be "trust me." Which leads us to ask the eternal question: Is Doc Baker hot???

Meanwhile, Laura is completely enchanted by Willie and becomes convinced he can perform real miracles when her beloved Jack is badly injured. It's a touching story about hope, faith, and learning that sometimes the greatest magic isn't sleight of hand—it's love, kindness, and people showing up when it matters most.

Join us as we revisit one of the series' sweetest and most emotional episodes, celebrate Red Buttons' unforgettable guest performance, talk about Laura's unwavering belief in magic, and wonder how Walnut Grove somehow never developed a healthy skepticism of traveling salesmen.

Then, join us on Patreon where Dean and Pamela talk about pragmatism vs. hope (and "woo woo"), and Dean gives us more fascinating behind-the-scenes details on how the show was made.

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind-the-scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast... PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

 www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!

IPLP’s Nashville event: Sept 11-13
LittleHouseonthePrairieCastReunions.com

To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

 Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

This week we're recapping "The Rivals", where Charles and Jonathan turn hauling freight into a full-blown competition, leaving Caroline wondering if she's about to lose her husband to a wagon. 

But the real fun is watching Laura stumble headfirst into the wonderfully awkward world of adolescence. With her first real power crush on Jimmy Hill, she is desperate to seem more "grown up," and "ladylike".  The questionable first step: Seek romantic advice from Nellie Oleson. Which goes as well as you'd expect. But it all leads up to "Cringe-Fest 1878" where Laura stuffs apples into her dress to make it look like she spontaneously develops "bumps."  NO, LAURA, NO!!!

It's one of the funniest—and most painfully relatable—moments in the series, reminding us that adolescence is awkward, confusing, and often fueled by spectacularly bad ideas.  Dean, Alison and Pamela also have particularly unhinged and hilarious conversations during this episode--things that were NEVER ON YOUR BINGO CARD!

Join us as we laugh through one of the series' funniest coming-of-age episodes, and a sweet reminder that growing up—and being yourself—isn't a race.

Then, join us on Patreon as we continue our ridiculously unhinged conversation all about first crushes, adolescence, and how development into yourself is on its own timeline. 

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet?

Get more behind-the-scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast...PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!

IPLP’s Nashville event: Sept 11-13LittleHouseonthePrairieCastReunions.com

To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez 
https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

This week we're discussing one of the series' most heartfelt and quietly powerful episodes, The Craftsman. What starts as a simple friendship between Albert and Isaac Singerman, Walnut Grove's kind-hearted Jewish carpenter, soon becomes a lesson in prejudice, courage, and what it truly means to judge a person by their character.

As Albert discovers that some of his classmates—and even Laura—aren't exactly winning any "Most Open-Minded Pioneer" awards, he finds himself standing up to the ugly reality of antisemitism while learning some of life's most important lessons from Isaac. Meanwhile, Isaac is busy building what may be his greatest masterpiece: his own coffin. (Because on Little House, even woodworking projects can make you cry.)

We'll talk about the episode's remarkable performances, its thoughtful handling of religious intolerance, and why Isaac remains one of the most memorable guest characters ever to enter "the Vortex". It's a beautiful story about friendship, mortality, and the courage to do what's right—even when the crowd is heading the other way.

Grab a handkerchief, maybe a woodworking tool or two (but never nails!) and join us as we revisit this moving classic that reminds us kindness is always a craft worth mastering.

Then, join us on Patreon as we explore two very different television approaches to confronting bigotry: the comedy and satire of All in the Family's Archie Bunker versus the heartfelt dramatic storytelling Michael Landon brought to Little House on the Prairie. We'll discuss how both shows challenged audiences in their own way. And we also discuss some of the top episodes that left the most lasting impression on the viewers. What episode(s) left the most impact to you?

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind-the-scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast...PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!
IPLP’s Nashville event: Sept 11-13LittleHouseonthePrairieCastReunions.com

To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez 
https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.