Little House: Fifty for 50 Podcast

"The Voice of Tinker Jones" recap!


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Grab your kazoos and join us as we dive into today’s episode, "The Voice of Tinker Jones" (directed by none other than Sean Penn’s father, Leo Penn!).

This Season 1 classic reveals the origins of the infamous bell (is it for Church? Or is it for School?!) that we all know and love. While you might think this is just a "fluffy family-friendly episode," it’s actually a profound parable about children setting a better example than adults and showing empathy and acceptance toward those with disabilities. Sound deep? It is!

We’ll discuss Tinker Jones himself, played by the legendary Chuck McCann, and reflect on another beloved character that we will never see again—something that seems to be a recurring theme on Little House.

Then, see what "Far Out Space Nuts" and "Here’s Boomer" have to do with this episode. Confused yet?

We’ll chat about Sean Penn’s appearance in this episode, with Alison sharing some fantastic stories about him. Plus, we’ll touch on the development of Rev. Alden’s character, Pa’s strange compliance with Mrs. Oleson, Alpha Male dominance ruining tea time, and how the child actors of Little House mirrored the storyline. Pamela also shares her perspective as a kid watching this episode.

Alison continues to kill our dreams by explaining how the bell was "made", and Dean crushes them further by reminding us that the bell wasn’t even real and wouldn’t have been heard all over town. WHY, Dean and Alison, WHY?!

Finally, what in the world is baby Carrie saying?!

Ring the Bells of Heaven, y’all, and enjoy this feel-good episode!
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