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Episode 105 Kim Layer joins me to deconstruct this unforgettable 2 parter! There is so much to love, laugh and cry about in this episode. Listen in as Mark admits that he is beginning to choose Mary as his new favorite character but in the same breath says she is being kind of a jerk while dealing with her blindness (listen closely to Kim’s gasp!).
I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away Part 1 originally aired on Monday, March 6, 1978
“Long hours studying by candlelight for the state teacher’s exam results in tired, blurry eyes for Mary Ingalls, prompting a routine visit to the eye doctor; but when Charles is told that Mary’s worsening sight is just the beginning of a much more serious problem, the concerned father can’t bring himself to tell his beloved daughter that she will, most certainly, soon be completely blind. “
If you would like to hear more from Kim and Mark head over the http://www.stillunsolved.com or subscribe to their other podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind by clicking here
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away Part 1 first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 104
Today, I introduce to the show someone who many of you may have seen on the Facebook group, Kelly Mielke! I thought we had a really fun conversation about this episode which touches upon the dusty world of adult education in the 19th century and how smugness can be both attractive and gross.
A Wiser Heart originally aired on November 2, 1981
” Laura attends a writing seminar in Arizona, but things don’t go very smoothly, thanks to a less than honorable professor. The professor said to Laura that he should go out with her, if not, she will strike on the test. Laura will not be with the professor, so she strikes. Laura must work to have enough money to go to the school, so she starts as a dishwasher for a cold hearted restaurant owner. Michael Landon’s daughter, Leslie, is in this episode as Laura’s co-worker in the kitchen. Laura and Eliza Jane go on the school together and meet a student called Moart.”
The post A Wiser Heart first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 103
Leah Mitchell from the RetroTV Podcast joins me to review this amazing episode! There are laughs, cries and even a challenge that I throw into the universe!
Come along as we discuss how Charles seems to have money to burn on snowglobes, the connection that mob boss John Gotti has to the strange color of the cottage and so much more!
I hope you enjoy this episode!
“Hoping for a miracle, Charles takes Mary to a specialist in Mankato to find out if the light she has been seeing means that her sight may be returning, while husband Adam worries that she won’t need him anymore, and an excited Laura enlists Albert’s help to fix up an abandoned cabin to serve as the Kendalls’ new home.”
The Enchanted Cottage first aired on Monday February 26, 1979 during a Lunar Eclipse! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_February_26,_1979
If you would like to hear more from Leah head over to https://vhsrewind.com or subscribe to our podcast, RetroTV by clicking here
If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the https://www.stillunsolved.com or subscribe to his other podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind by clicking here
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post The Enchanted Cottage first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 102
Chantelle Dubois Nishiyama joins me to discuss sports in 1875! If you know anything about me you may know that I care and know very little about sports and avoid the topic but thankfully Chantelle carries the discussion and we chat about spit balls, pa’s broken bat and beer in Walnut Grove!
In the Big Inning first aired on Wednesday, October 1, 1975! ” Jebediah Mumfort’s keen eye and fast arm seem to be just what Walnut Grove’s baseball team needs to go up against Sleepy Eye’s powerful hurler, Slick McBurney, and end their long-standing losing streak. But, hopes are dashed when his devout wife, Margaret, finds out that most of the town is wagering on the outcome of the game and refuses to let him play; until Caroline Ingalls proposes a creative solution that may save the day and give Walnut Grove the chance to finally defeat their nemesis . “
If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.stillunsolved.com or subscribe to his other podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind by clicking here
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post The Big Inning first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 101
Suzann Holland returns to tackle this unforgettable episode! There are so many strange things going on in this episode but we try to discuss it all!
AND that wig!!!
The Return of Nellie first aired on Monday November 15, 1982
“Nellie comes home for a visit and discovers that Nancy is more of a spoiled brat than she ever was. Nancy doesn’t want to have anything to do with Nellie and snubs her every chance she gets. Laura and Nellie act like they are best friends. Everyone is paying attention to Nellie because it’s her birthday and they haven’t seen her in a while and so Nancy is feeling left out. She decides to run away. Nels and Nellie go to look for her, and they find her and it seems she has changed. When Nellie leaves,they find out that Nancy hasn’t changed.”
If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.stillunsolved.com or subscribe to his other podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind by clicking here
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post The Return of Nellie first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 100 Become a Patron!
I started this podcast on a whim 4ish years ago when Chris Hasler and I got into a discussion about LHOTP on our podcast, VHS Rewind! – I recall making the statement, “I think Little House on the Prairie is one of the best tv shows to ever air” which triggered the idea of a podcast! It amazed me that there were people who shared my fondness of this strange and sometimes nearly forgotten tv show!
100 episodes later and I am so honored to have such a wonderful group of listeners!
100 Episodes are a lot of hours of discussing Harriet, Caroline, Nellie, Laura, Carrie, pickles, cast iron, Blanke’s coffee (it’s high quality I hear!) so I would like to thank all of the people who have participated in recording the episodes with me but especially the people who listen, share, comment and discuss!
For those of you who support the podcast, I thank you from a different level as you make it possible to subsidize bloated server fees and things like giveaways, stickers, etc!
We ALL thank you!
Walnut GroveCast has opened the door to introducing me to people who I now consider real friends, launching new and exciting podcasts as well as other projects and even meeting many of the cast members!
Thank you so much for listening and for supporting the show, the best is yet to come!
In this episode Amanda joins me to review, Little Women which originally aired on January 24, 1977!
“Mrs. Oleson rewrites Alcott’s “Little Women” to ensure Nellie is the star in Walnut Grove’s school play based on the classic story; but shy Ginny Clark steals the show when, taking a lesson from her character, Jo, to try to get her bitter mother to come to the event, she surprises everyone by playing her part to perfection, both on and off the stage.”
I hope you guys enjoy it!
If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.stillunsolved.com or subscribe to his other podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind by clicking here
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post Little Women first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 99
Here is Part 2 of As Long as We’re Together
Kim Layer joins me again to finish off this 2 parter
As Long as We’re Together originally aired on September 18, 1978. I mentioned on the previous episode, the audio of the clips are TERRIBLE for this episode
If you would like to hear more from Kim head over the http://www.stillunsolved.com or search for her podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind!
If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post As Long as We’re Together Part 2 first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 98
A Harvest of Friends first aired on September 11, 1974 and precisely 4 years later, the 5th Season of Little House on the Prairie would air. Season 5 brings us several topics and scenarios such as the introduction of a pickpocket named Albert, dealing with obesity, racism, a child who is blinded by the measles (and one who is “blinded” by falling out of a tree), anthrax, the death of one of the founders of Walnut Grove, Jews in Walnut Grove, controversial gossip periodicals, cheating, coming of age, a goat, a Wedding that would be as iconic as Luke and Laura’s (I may be dating myself with this reference), a pink and purple house, the coming of a new baby and so much more! This is in ONE season of LHOTP !
Sometimes I forget why I love this show so much and then I start flipping through episodes and am quickly reminded. I am so fortunate to have Walnut GroveCast to discuss these shows but especially fortunate to have found people who are willing to support the show as well as take the time to come onto the show to discuss.
Kim Layer is my podcast partner on “Unsolved Mysteries Rewind” and we recorded As Long as We’re Together after having recorded several episodes about murder, death and other dark topics. It was a refreshing discussion that I think we both needed, sometimes it’s important to remember that LHOTP is always there to cheer you up or make you ugly-cry and ‘cleanse the palate’.
As Long as We’re Together originally aired on September 11, 1978. I mentioned on the episode that the audio of the clips are TERRIBLE for this episode – I may mess with the EQ but mostly I think we’re stuck with what’s there.
If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post As Long as We’re Together Part 1 first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 97
Anne Quinn joins me to tackle into the legendary WILDER AND WILDER! There is so much in this episode to enjoy but Charles Bloom’s performance as Perley Day is just a pleasure to watch, I wish he did more acting!
We recorded this only 2 months ago but it feels like a year! I hope each and every one of you are well and I hope you enjoy this episode!
Wilder and Wilder first aired on February 11, 1980
“Almanzo’s indolent brother, Perley, comes to town. Knowing that Almanzo’s interest in a much younger Laura has deepened, Charles is convinced that Perley is the better man for his “Half Pint.” However, those sentiments quickly change when Perley injures one of Almanzo’s horses. Two things become clear to Charles: Perley is a troublemaker, and Almanzo is a responsible young man (especially when he nurses the horse back to health).”
If you would like to hear more from Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to his podcast by clicking here
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post Wilder and Wilder first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 96
Kim Layer and I jumped in feet first into an episode where Judd Larrabee smacks little Andy around, there’s a huge fire on the Garvey farm, racism is addressed and we turn the schoolhouse into the first episode of The People’s Court!
I hope you enjoy this episode!
Barn Burner originally aired on February 19, 1979
“Jonathan loses his cool at Judd Larrabee for not keeping his word about not changing their prices when someone comes along to buy grain from them. Later Larrabee goes to Jonathan’s to get back but finds his son, Andy and attacks him. Andy goes to his father and they go back home and they find their barn on fire. They think Larrabee did it so they go and arrest him. He’s brought to trial. Larrabee claims what happened to Andy was an accident and that he didn’t burn the barn.”
If you would like to hear more from Kim and Mark check out their podcast about the tv show UNSOLVED MYSTERIES entitled, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unsolved-mysteries-rewind/id1509365963
The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly
The post Barn Burner first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.
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