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Episode 85
Kim joins Mark to discuss the very emotional episode, A Promise to Keep.
A Promise to Keep was originally released on March 1, 1982
“Mr. Edwards arrives back to Walnut Grove harboring some disturbing secrets, namely that his marriage was ruined because of his alcoholism. His inability to stay off the bottle nearly destroys his cherished friendship with Charles when he causes an accident that nearly kills Albert. Charles tells Mr. Edwards to leave Walnut Grove and not come back, leaving Almanzo and Laura as his last hope. “
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
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Today returning to the show to review “Dark Sage” is Rii who is from Japan and was kind enough to work with me to find the perfect time to review this deep and racially charged episode!
Dark Sage was originally released on October 26, 1981
“Dr. Baker is enthusiastic about his new assistant, a young university-trained physician named Caleb LeDoux … until he realizes he is black. The Ingalls family are among the few to accept Dr. LeDoux, while others’ reactions range from prejudice to outright racism. Even Dr. Baker has a tough time concealing his prejudice. Then, a pregnant white woman is suffering from complications and must rely on LeDoux to save her life, but the woman’s racist husband refuses to cooperate and Charles must intervene. The surgery is a success and both woman and her baby son are fine; Dr. Baker is stunned and realizes he must deal with his own prejudice … by going all out to convince Dr. LeDoux to stay when he threatens to leave the community. “
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
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This will correct an error I made, I mistakenly mislabeled yesterdays episode!
Hello all – for this installment of Walnut GroveCast, Megan Parker was kind enough to join me to discuss the beloved episode, Town Party, Country Party
Town Party, Country Party was originally released on October 30, 1974
*note – I really did lose this recording after about 20 minutes in and Megan was incredibly understanding and we started over! I am still embarrassed by that!
“Laura befriends Olga, a girl crippled from birth with one leg shorter than the other and who, as a result, is teased by Nellie and often left out of the other children’s games. But when Charles comes up with a way to help Olga walk more normally, he meets unexpected resistance…from Olga’s over-protective father. “
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
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Susan King and Dotty Cashen join Mark to discuss the beloved episode, The Wolves. This is a wonderful cautionary tale told in a style that only Little House on the Prairie can pull off!
The Wolves originally aired on October 7, 1977
Listening to it while editing was a blast! I hope you enjoy it!
“While their parents are out of town, Mary keeps house and becomes frustrated when Laura won’t obey her. Meanwhile, Laura spends a lot of time with Andy, taking care of a wounded wolf and her pups. Trouble brews when a pack of feral dogs attack local livestock and the farmers blame the wolves.”
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
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Time Travel on LHOTP!
Let’s jump feet first into an episode that was recorded this past Summer! Susan and I tackle the episode The Legacy which aired on January 25, 1982! We’re in the eighties for this one people! This is of course the one with the Ford pickup in it and it’s always a memorable one!
” A present-day couple buy an antique, folding-leaf table with a large “I” branded on it and are curious to learn about its origins. The story focuses on Charles’ efforts to patent the table and have it mass produced. However, a ruthless businessman is successful in a bid to steal the patent and snare an ill-gotten profit, forcing Charles to realize that his family, and not the tables, are his greatest legacy. ”
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
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Hello all – Kim Layer joins me to review the episode, “The Legend of Black Jake”!
The Legend of Black Jake was originally released on November 16, 1981
“A pair of bumbling crooks kidnaps Nels and holds him for ransom. However, Mrs. Olesen refuses to pay the $100 fee required to free her husband, so Nels decides to work with the crooks to get his revenge. In the process, nearly everyone in Walnut Grove finds themselves on the wrong side of the criminals.”
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
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Hi all, Kim Layer here!
Join us as Leah Mitchell, Mark Jeacoma and I celebrate Founder’s Day just one day after Walnut Grove, Minnesota’s actual Founder’s Day!
Founders Day originally aired on May 7, 1975
We declare that this week should be FOUNDERS WEEK for Walnut Grove!
Although Walnut Grove was founded in 1840, it wasn’t incorporated until March 18, 1879. The name came from the beautiful grove of walnut trees along the banks of Plum Creek. The first village officials were: Elias Bedal, president; T. Quartan, J. Leo and C. Clementson, trustees; and Charles Ingalls, justice of peace.
“Walnut Grove’s Founder’s Day festivities promise fun and friendly competition… for all except aging logger and “Bull of the Woods” Jim Tyler, who secretly fears losing the log chopping contest, and with it his self-respect, to a younger, stronger Charles Ingalls.”
We had a blast recording this episode just a few hours ago and we look forward to many more reviews in the coming weeks.
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
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Chris Hasler is back and he is ready to tear apart the entire LHOTP world! This is a legendary episode and has a bunch of inaccurate nonsense but I just love it! I hope you find it a fun listen!
Wave of the Future is episode 10 for Season 8 and originally aired on December 7, 1981!
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
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Hello all – this time around we have the episode “Be My Friend” to review and it was recorded with Kim Layer several months ago.
Be My Friend was originally released on January 30, 1978
Listening to it while editing was a blast! I hope you enjoy it!
“After finding a number of bottles containing messages, including a photograph, from a mysterious girl, Laura finds an abandoned baby. Laura takes the child in and cares for it like it was her own, not knowing it belongs to a timid young woman with an abusive father. “
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
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Anne joins me to discuss the very memorable episode, The Last Summer. This episode originally aired on February 21, 1983.
We discuss it all and in classic WGC fashion we go off the rails constantly – I hope you enjoy this episode!
Have ideas for artwork, episodes, giveaways, etc? please send ideas, links, files, etc to mark@ontheodd.com
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
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