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   Number 1: "IN THE BIG INNING" RECAP!

   This week, we're stepping up to the plate with Season 9's "The Big Inning"—an episode that proves even a simple premise can knock one out of the park. Unlike the previous week's The Older Brothers (which tried very hard to be funny--and also, OMG I can't believe we're still talking about that one!), The Big Inning is a genuinely goofy, lighthearted comedy that actually works.Truth be told, we spend less time breaking down the plot than usual because, well... there isn't all that much plot to break down. Instead, our conversation takes a few unexpected detours into other Prairie topics, behind-the-scenes memories, and whatever random thoughts happen to cross our minds. But don't worry—we always find our way back to Walnut Grove eventually.It may not be our most traditional recap, but it's one of our most spontaneous. So pull up a chair, join the conversation, and enjoy an episode that's every bit as varied, unpredictable, and fun as the podcast itself.Then, join us on Patreon where we talk about one of the main themes of the episode; Gambling. The good, bad and the ugly.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/LittleHousePodcastwww.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!To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial 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.

   June 11, 2026·1h 23min
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   Number 2: "CIRCUS MAN" RECAP

   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/LittleHousePodcastwww.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.comTo learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial 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.

   July 09, 2026·1h 14min
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   Number 3: "THE CRAFTSMAN" RECAP!

   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/LittleHousePodcastwww.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.comTo learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial 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.

   June 25, 2026·1h 51min
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   Number 4: MY ELLEN - RECAP!

   This week, we dive into one of the most quietly devastating episodes of the series: “My Ellen” — and honestly, may have emotionally wrecked an entire generation of children who were just expecting, you know… a nice pond day. Can we say TRAUMA ON THE PRAIRIE?!What starts as a classic Walnut Grove hang—Laura, Mary, Carrie, and their friend Ellen Taylor heading out for a carefree swim—takes a sudden and deeply upsetting turn when Ellen accidentally drowns. Trauma #1 !From there, the episode shifts into something even more haunting. Ellen’s mother, Eloise, spirals into grief that manifests as blame, denial, and eventually a full psychological break. Laura becomes the target—first as someone to blame, then as someone to replace her lost daughter. Casual! Totally normal emotional trajectory! Definitely what kids tuned in for at 8pm! Trauma #2 !And then—because this episode apparently decided emotional devastation needed a B-plot—we get Busby. Sweet, gentle, minding-his-own-business Busby. A classic “gentle giant” figure, he’s immediately misunderstood by the town , and before you can say “maybe let’s ask a follow-up question,” he’s framed for the abduction (and suspected murder of Ellen) and shot. Shot! In what is already an episode about a child drowning! Trauma #3 !We talk about how Busby represents yet another layer of tragedy here: the danger of fear, mob mentality, and assumptions. Busby is in the dreaded Vortex of one-episode wonders--but we want more of him!We talk about how shockingly raw this episode is, especially for younger viewers, and how Little House doesn’t soften the edges of grief here. There’s no quick resolution, no neat moral bow—just a portrayal of loss that is messy, frightening, and painfully human. It’s a bold swing for a family show, and one that still lands decades later.Bring tissues. And maybe don’t watch this one right before bed.Then, join us on Patreon where we delve deeper into My Ellen, and the reason why Michael Landon would have these cinematic, one-off episodes, centering on outside characters never to be seen again.FINALLY! The Jan Broberg Show has re-released her podcast interview with Alison--and it is a must listen! direct episode: Listen Here!https://janbrobergfoundation.org/podcast/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/LittleHousePodcastwww.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!To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Producer: Tony Sweetwww.ubngo.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

   April 30, 2026·1h 40min
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   Number 5: "Bunny" RECAP!

   This week on the Little House 50th Anniversary Podcast, we are positively GIDDY to dive into one of the most iconic, unhinged, and endlessly discussed episodes of all time: “Bunny” (Season 3, Episode 2). Truly, if you’ve listened to this podcast before, you already know—we bring this episode up constantly. And now? It finally gets the full deep-dive treatment it deserves with the villain herself, Alison, who gives us all the behind-the-scenes stories!At the center of it all: sweet Bunny… and Nellie Oleson, who takes “horse girl” to deeply alarming new levels. When Bunny is gifted to Laura Ingalls, it sparks one of the pettiest—and most entertaining—rivalries in Walnut Grove history. Naturally, Nellie responds in the most reasonable way possible: by abusing her own horse, tormenting Laura, and generally behaving like the villain she is.What truly cements this episode in the Little House Hall of Fame, though, is Nellie’s absolutely deranged commitment to the bit—faking paralysis after the big fall and milking it for all it’s worth. The level of manipulation? Oscar-worthy. The lack of adult skepticism? Truly inspiring. Watching her gleefully torment Laura while confined to a wheelchair is both infuriating and, frankly… kind of impressive?And then—of course—we get the moment. The scene. The reason this episode lives rent-free in all of our minds: Laura Ingalls finally snapping and sending Nellie Oleson flying down that hill in her wheelchair in one of the most satisfying acts of frontier justice ever put to screen. Was it ethical? No. Was it earned? Absolutely.We also ask the hard-hitting questions this episode leaves behind—like… is Bunny a boy? A girl? Do we ever get a clear answer? (Justice for Bunny, who deserved better than being caught in the middle of this chaos.)We break down every chaotic beat, from Nellie’s performance of a lifetime to the sheer audacity of that ending. This is the episode. The legend. The one we always talk about—and for good reason.Then, join us on Patreon, where Alison tells us about the psychological benefits of playing a villian, and how being physical on the show (throwing, screaming, bashing) helped her during a personal turbulent childhood.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/LittleHousePodcastwww.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!To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Producer: Tony Sweetwww.ubngo.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

   April 02, 2026·1h 23min
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