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Episode 75
Suzy Barbieri is an actress who many who listen to this show will recognize as “Leslie Barton”, Albert’s love interest in the episode, “Dearest Albert I’ll Miss You”. After Little House on the Prairie Suzy also worked on classic tv series such as Cagney and Lacey and starred in the films, Skyward and Skyward Christmas. In 2002 she produced the film, Blue Crush which had stars such as Michelle Rodriguez and Kate Bosworth.
I was honored to have Suzy accept my invitation to come onto Walnut GroveCast to speak with me about her role on LHOTP as well as her career.A special thank you to Warren Croom for helping me get the interview request to Suzy.
I hope you enjoy this interview!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 Quinn joins me to review this (in my opinion) Michael Landon inspired rendition of Rocky!
The Fighter originally aired on November 21, 1977
“A road-weary, aging boxer who has sacrificed his family and his health for the only career he has ever known, comes to a long-dreaded crossroads when he unexpectedly meets his match in a ring in Walnut Grove.”
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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Sylvia had 2 parts which originally aired on February 9 and February 16 (just coming off of Valentine’s Day, Yikes!) in 1981. Since the podcast started this has been one of the most requested episodes to review. Please note that we will be reviewing Sylvia again, I feel it is a sad and crazy series of episodes and deserves different input from different people.
I asked Psychologist Dr. Lindsay Weisner from the Neurotic Nourishment Podcast if she would come onto the show to discuss the troubling and dark episode. Dr. Weisner works largely with adults struggling with anxiety and teenagers with suicidal ideation so when she agreed to review the 2 parter I was floored. Having Dr. Weisner join me was a true honor and I really cannot thank her enough. I think we did a good job of capturing the craziness of these episodes and hope you all enjoy it.
I wish I had a camera on Dr. Weisner’s face when I asked, “Hey Lindsay, I do a podcast about Little House on the Prairie, would you want to come on and discuss the ‘rape episode’?” Her face was a mix of, “what did he just say?” and “is this a joke?”
Nope not a joke!
BTW her podcast, Neurotic Nourishment Podcast is really amazing, honest and blunt, I can’t recommend it more! Dr. Weisner also talks about the book she is releasing, Ten Steps To Finding Happy: A Guide to Permanent Satisfaction which has quite the buzz around it and personally I can’t wait to read it, even if I am already pretty happy
Here are links and if you could even share the links it would be appreciated.
LINKS Pre-Order Ten Steps To Finding Happy: A Guide to Permanent Satisfaction Neurotic Nourishment Podcast
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neuroticnourishment/
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 Sylvia first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 72
In this episode I am joined by the multi-talented Kim Layer to review the tear jerker, lump in the throat episode, Stone Soup. Stone Soup first aired on January 18, 1982 and although they were going through a heatwave in this episode, that same week in NY and much of the nation we were having record breaking freezing weather as can be read at this link from the NY Times
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/11/us/record-breaking-cold-leaves-9-dead-in-us.html
Record Low Predicted in City
In New York City the temperature fell to 6 degrees and continued to drop; for all but the intrepid, it was a day to stay indoors. Thousands of New Yorkers from all parts of the city filed complaints with the Housing Department about lack of heat or hot water. The National Weather Service predicted that the temperature might match or fall below the record low of 3 degrees Monday. (Page B1.)
In Milwaukee the mercury sank to 25 below, also setting a record. In Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. – the coldest spot in the nation at 36 below – and Fargo, N.D., the wind-chill factor pushed temperatures to 98 degrees below zero.
The situation was most critical in the Great Lakes region as an Arctic air mass rolled across the Canadian border. In Chicago, winds of 35 to 60 miles an hour made it feel like 81 below, the National Weather Service said. ”This is a real emergency,” Mayor Jane M. Byrne of Chicago said as she as she convened a meeting of all city department heads to make plans for dealing with the cold, which is expected to continue through most of the week.”
Well, back in California, er, I mean Minnesota it was sweltering! Stone Soup was the first time I remember Melissa Gilbert having the opportunity to stretch out as an actor and I feel she did very well!
I hope you enjoy this episode and a big thank you to Kim for joining me to review!
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 Stone Soup first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 71
Merry Christmas (or XMAS) everyone! 2019 is coming to an end in about a week and I wanted to release one last episode for you guys and gals. I feel I have written these same words several times since Thanksgiving so I will make it brief. 2020 is going to be a really fun year for Walnut GroveCast and there will be interviews with the cast members that I can trick into coming onto the show, more giveaways and anything else that might pop into my head! In 2019 specifically, I have built many friendships within this small community and I am glad to see that many friendships have flourished within the community members, there have been celebrations, tragic losses and bickering and it truly feels like a solid community of wackos who I can say without a doubt are ‘My People” …mission accomplished! I am also happy to report that unlike many other LHOTP groups, the people in WGC seem to have a love of the art of grammar and spelling (and cipherin’). Above all of that I can’t thank the people who help with the finances associated to hosting the show and general costs that seem to be never ending. It means a lot to me that I am not the only crazy one who is willing to put time, effort and money into such a fun project! 2020 is going to be another server move which should not effect you at all but it means I get to do a lot of work, work that I truly love. Think of me as Isaac in The Craftman, except I’m not quite that old….yet.This episode may be our longest clocking in at 2 hours, 36 minutes and 31 seconds!
Bless All the Dear Children and it originally aired on December 17, 1984. I am joined by Mrs. Kim Layer of The Florida Layer’s who, along with me had never seen this hard to find Little House on the Prairie TV Movie.
“During preparations for a Christmas baby, Rose Wilder is kidnapped by a woman who recently lost her child. While looking for Rose, Laura, Almanzo, and Mr Edwards meet a lonely orphan boy who ends up living with that woman.”
I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!See you next year!
– Mark
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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In this episode I interviewed the amazing Barbara M. Walker who wrote the ubiquitous Little House Cookbook! I love Barbara because her first response to me via email was simply, “I don’t like the television show so there is likely very little that you would find interesting coming from me.”. After 3 or 4 emails back and forth and a 45 minute talk on the phone I finally convinced her to come onto the show and I had such a great time! I have to thank the LHOTP Historical GURU Bill Anderson for putting me in touch with Barbara!
I hope you enjoy this episode!
You can follow Barbara’s career here https://www.harpercollins.com/author/cr-103865/barbara-m-walker/
You can order her truly amazing book here The Little House Cookbook
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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Leah Mitchell joins Mark to review this beloved episode!
The Love of Johnny Johnson first aired on October 9, 1974.
“Friction results between the Ingalls sisters when young Laura falls hard for handsome Johnny Johnson who, in spite of all her efforts to get him to see her as more than just a little girl, seems to only have eyes for older Mary.”
Special thanks to Leah for coming onto the show – it was a lot of fun!
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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Dotty Cashen who many of you know from the Facebook group joined me for this take on the Season 7 Episode 14 of LHOTP. She did great and I look forward to having her return in the future! This lighthearted and mischievous episode was a memorable one.
The Nephew first aired on January 19, 1981
” Royal Wilder thinks of a perfect solution when he needs a break from dastardly duo Myron and Rupert, his spoiled, undisciplined sons…send the terrible two to Walnut Grove for a visit with unsuspecting Uncle Almanzo and Aunt Laura! “
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 Nephews first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 67
This episode originally aired on November 15, 1976 which was 43 years ago tonight!
This roundtable discussion was crazy – it reminded me of those big Sunday dinners my family would have when I was little. Laughter, inside jokes, noisy and all in all a great time. Thank you so much to everyone who participated and although 6 people might be too many to talk at once I thought we all did extremely well with it!
Six LHOTP fanatics get together to discuss the sad and bleak episode, The Journey in the Spring for 2 hours! I hope you enjoy this episode!
Special Thanks to Leah Mitchell, Kim Layer, Anne Quinn, Susan King and Chris Hasler for being good sports and making this a memorable episode!
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 Journey in the Spring Roundtable Discussion first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.Episode 66
Happy Halloween Everyone! Today I decided to release this brand new episode on its 40th anniversary, yes, the episode, The Halloween Dream aired 40 years ago today on October 29, 1979! According to IMDB this episode is “Often cited by fans and critics as being the worst and/or least popular episode in the series”.
Although it might have been a little bit off the rails, so to speak I think Chris Hasler and I had a blast discussing it, I hope you enjoy it too.
“On Halloween, Albert has a dream where he and Laura are kidnapped by a rogue Indian tribe after they are mistaken as members of a rival tribe.”
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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