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Episode 95
I was joined by Dotty Cashen and Courtney Pityer to review the episode, The Runaway Caboose! This was recorded at the same time all of the lockdowns began across the country so it was a real nice experience to escape into 1876 drama for a little while. Thank you Courtney and Dotty for recording!
The Runaway Caboose was originally released on February 11, 1976
“While on a trip to Springfield, Carl Edwards accidentally releases the brake on a caboose that he, Mary and Laura are exploring, sending the lone car and the terrified trio hurtling down the tracks towards an oncoming express train. “
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 The Runaway Caboose first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 94
Sometime last year Leah Mitchell jumped onto Skype and we recorded for the very first time the episode, The Talking Machine. She stated she was nervous but I didn’t think so and we had a fun 60ish minute discussion…..then…..the recording was lost!
GONE!
VANISHED!
Since then we have not only recorded several WGC episodes but also am working on a side project that focuses on Television in the 60s-90s called RetroTV (coming soon!)
Well, we needed to rerecord and although I am sad we lost the original copy, I am better we did better in this episode. Thank you Leah for understanding!
The Talking Machine originally aired on January 14, 1976.
I hope you all enjoy this!
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 The Talking Machine first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 93
Today I introduce Courtney Pityer to show and we tackle the very memorable and dark episode, A Matter of Faith!
A Matter of Faith was originally released on February 4, 1976
“Caroline cuts her leg, the cut becomes a bacterial infection which then puts her on a life and death collision course. “
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 A Matter of Faith first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 92
Kim Layer joins the show today to review the intense episode, The Angry Heart.
The Angry Heart was originally released on December 17, 1979
“A 17-year-old budding criminal named Tod Dortmunder is sent to Walnut Grove to live with his grandparents after his mother loses patience with his ill-tempered behavior. His behavior becomes more violent, and when he is caught stealing Charles’ watch, the grandparents (in part because they fear for their safety) turn to Charles for help. Charles proves to be the role model Tod never had, and efforts to rehabilitate the lad seem to be working. But even Charles is unaware of some dark secrets from Tod’s childhood that don’t surface until he destroys the present he gave him.”
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 The Angry Heart first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 91
In this episode of Walnut GroveCast I have had the distinct honor of having Suzann Holland on the show! Suzann helped me pick apart the amazingly controversial episode, The Handyman which co-starred the very hunky Gil Gerard! We both love this episode and I simply had a great time talking Little House with Suzann! Thank you for taking part!
The Handyman was originally released on October 3, 1977
“Meddling Mrs. Oleson starts tongues wagging when a handsome itinerant handyman stays in the Ingalls’ barn while helping Caroline with a kitchen addition after Charles is called out of town to work on Mr. Hanson’s railroad lumber contract.”
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 The Handyman first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 90
Chris Hasler comes out of the woodwork to join me in discussing this remarkably funny collection of short films that follow Pamela, a single woman in NYC who is trying to find where her love of Little House on the Prairie fits into her journey of finding love. Clever, sweet and hilariously honest is the best way for me to describe Pamela Bob’s work and Chris and I can’t wait to see what is next!
This Sunday, May 24, 2020 please come and check out “Livin’ On a Prairie – Series Premiere & After the Show Interview” https://www.facebook.com/events/287117678984234/
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If you would like to hear more from Chris and Mark head over the http://www.vhsrewind.com or subscribe to their podcast by clicking here
The post Livin’ on a Prairie Review first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 89
Today I am joined by Paris Brown who is the host of a True Crime podcast entitled, Class A Felons, B-Films, C-Cups! Paris is an unapologetic ‘Bonnethead’ and we had such a great time discussing the episode ‘Fagin’! Paris brings her expertise in English and Literature to the table as she points out a possible deeper meaning associated to Albert’s name choice for his new calf.
Did Michael Landon choose this literary reference to provoke a deeper understanding into the Albert character?
Find out from this PhD candidate as we dig deeply into this wonderful episode!
Thank you Paris for taking the time to come onto the show!
Fagin was originally released on October 23, 1978
“Laura Ingalls becomes jealous of the extra attention her father pays to new family member, Albert, especially after the boy is given a new calf to raise for the county fair, and asked to call Charles “Pa”.”
If you would like to check out Paris Brown’s amazing podcast, Class A Felons, B-Films, C-Cups please visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/class-a-felons-b-films-c-cups/id1439251231
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 Fagin first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 88
Today I am honored to have fellow podcaster, Angela Bowen join me to review the cute, cuddly and deadly episode, The Raccoon!
The Raccoon was originally released on November 20, 1974 and is Season 1 Episode 10
“Blaming herself when Laura’s doll breaks during a game of catch, Mary is delighted to give her sad, little sister an abandoned, baby raccoon. After Pa reluctantly agrees to let her keep him, Laura names him “Jasper”, teaches him tricks and tries to keep the mischief-maker out of trouble. But one day, Jasper bites Jack, the Ingalls’ dog, and disappears into the woods. When Charles later shoots a snarling, rabid raccoon who is killing the chickens and begins to watch Jack for signs of rabies, a tearful Mary reveals a terrible secret… Jasper had also bitten Laura who made Mary promise not to tell.”
If you would like to check out Angela’s amazing podcasts, Looking Back on My Wonder Years and Punky Power/Silver Spoons Podcast please click below!
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 The Raccoon first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 87
This episode was recorded way back in December – it was the first night of Chanukah and Kim Layer joined me to discuss the emotional episode Soldier’s Return. This episode deals with PTSD in a time when little was understood and not much more than medicating the problem existed. This episode also deals with opiate addiction and the struggles associated with it.
Soldier’s Return was originally released on March 24, 1976
“Coming home after 12 years of performing with a busy Philadelphia orchestra, Mrs. Whipple’s troubled son, Granville, hopes that the peace of Walnut Grove will help him shake the nightmares and the morphine addiction that resulted from an incident during the Civil War Battle of Shiloh.”
If you would like to hear more from Kim head over to her podcast, Unsolved Mysteries Rewind https://vhsrewind.com/category/unsolved-mysteries-rewind or subscribe to her podcast by clicking here
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 Soldier’s Return first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 86
Leah joins Mark to discuss the very emotional episode, The High Cost of Being Right.
The High Cost of Being Right was originally released on November 14, 1977
“After the Garveys’ grain-filled barn burns down and leaves them with no crop to sell, proud Jonathan refuses to accept help from anyone, even his wife Alice, and their marriage is put to the test when neither half of the stubborn couple will consider the other’s solution to the problem.”
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 The High Cost of Being Right first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.
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