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Well, they finally reviewed my favorite episode "Richest Man in Walnut Grove" and I enjoyed it. Little off topic chatty for 10 min but then they dove in. I was smiling when Dean said it was the first time he watched it, such a good one and said he was more involved in the "jump the shark" Blanche episodes. ; ) He missed a lot of the heart of the show. They brought up many things we know about the magic ML did with this simple plot and the morals and themes and even a "goof" at the end with the money. All my watching, my eagle eye missed that too. My favorite scene is Caroline in the fields and I still get a chill when he compliments her. No matter what went on with them off set, they had great chemistry and were good actors. I loved how Alison discussed with Dean how the Ingall's always had the children apologize to Nellie or a person they wronged no matter how they were but when Charles said he'd never have Caroline do it, they were absent. I never thought about that, I feel too it might have been different if the kids were there. Of course the episode would fall flat too. They joked about the scene I would like to unsee about Laura biting her toenails and Allison actually called her to ask her a few questions about that before the show l. I think they are right that Michael Landon might’ve done that more as a joke and then just kept it in when she was supposed to be biting her nails on her hand or something. It was his type of humor. Dean brought up his new book in passing and how little content they have today for kids about treating each other well and understanding. It will be interesting to hear how he ties that all together.

yes, it was much higher dosage of things back then but they have made them safer. I did find it interesting how far back interacial relationships went in the UK, even royalty. People talk but you saw much more resistance in the US where you could be attacked or worse and they actually had laws against it. Ridiculous. When someone says you should hide because others might not like it, it took many brave people to change that. I had many moments in US, friends didn't have in UK (or as many) but time can be slow at times. Getting to know more people from all over the world, gave me perspective on how progressive and not so progressive we were in states over the years.

I LOVED my pea coat in the 70's. I remember leaving it on a friends bed and her cat peed on it, I was devastated and her brother's stupid joke about it didn't help. One dry clean bill later, I was happy again. : ) Very popular coat at the time

Matthew isn't very vocal in these things and I felt lucky to see him in CT. I'd love to see him on with his brother and I wonder if he did something like that if I google Patricks's podcasts. I know Matthew suffered a lot with the fires in LA, he lost his home, his kids school burned and his wife also worked there. Very unsettling for sure. If I remember correctly did they say Kent McCray played the crazy person but uncredited? No update on GFM Fundraiser https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-leslie-matt-rebuild-after-devastating-fire-loss

They reviewed Men Will be Boys today but it was more tidbits about the show and behind the scenes than the actual episode. Some funny stories about clothing they wore, how not so neat one of them was with wardrobe (got a note from ML) and you'll never look at the berry bush again the same way. ; ) But this comment from Patrick was funny and it brought back memories of Michael Landon saying this under his breath. If you have intstagram. https://www.instagram.com/stories/littlehouse50podcast/3633219409793391217?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=NzF5bms5cmUxbW9j Or 35 min in podcast. S2 #60 - "Men will be boys" Recap (S5, Ep10) - with Patrick Labyorteaux

I missed that re Katherine and Alison jacket. Can you just elaborate a little? She was such a method actress. ; ) Yes I meant to mention Patrick has brought up his mentor in Merle many times and I'm glad he had him. He noted how his acting got better in time and they both got more comfortable with each other. Miss Beadle was a good teacher but I think out of all of them, Caroline hit it out of the park in her short rein. She might have helped Willie find his sweet spot too back then if given more time ; ) He was smart but a mischievous kid. She also did the Stone Soup episode but that wasn't as focused on her. I also wish some of the haters of MSA could hear her now on podcasts and with Alison and Dean and realize they are mature adults now and let past insults go.

I've been waiting for certain episodes with the podcasts but they aren't always the ones I want to hear about. The Cheaters wasn't a top 10 of mine but they did it this week. Pam was hot talking about how HORRIBLE Mrs Garvey was as a teacher, rude, embarrassing the kids posting grades, etc. Patrick is always logical and talked about how he didn't think his dad hit him, (he would have killed him being so big) and I think they joked about it. He said I'm sure he told me to tell my ma he did which is why it was the barn and not his room. ; ) He didn't talk so much about the episode but did mention how small the school actually was and he could feel Laura's breath if she was in back of him. He joked what was the big deal staying back, you were all together in one room, did you have to move up or down a seat? lol I actually liked the Melissa Sue Anderson one more below and how nice Alison and Dean were to her. Melissa Sue on podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgvCT6SdzyE

I agree, I like the fill they do at parties and because I've seen them so many times before, I like to watch Katherine adlib and make dramatic motions, talk about the food etc. I also found it odd watching it now vs many decades ago, that Mary married Adam without ever asking him when he became blind, what age, born that way etc. It seemed odd she was so out in the cold with that. He knew about her. I personally would have asked about it as soon as they decided to teach together or when she knew he was. I joke with Carrie her contract said "paid by the word" but it does seem with extras they mute them even in the school, so I wonder if there is something to that.

Well, listening to Mr Dean Butler talk about the newest review, The Music Box, I was surprised that he was mentioning a new book his publisher is giving a nod too. I was thinking I admit, another, you just wrote your memoir. This book is about values then vs now with examples etc. I haven't heard him talk about it yet anywhere else. (working title not given yet) He said draft is due in Sept and they hope it's out for holiday's. Good for him. They are riding on the fan response on anything LHOP and why not? I know Alison has talked about how hard this episode was for her, but she also had a lot of fun with the dream sequences and so did Katherine. It was a bit over the top nuts! This episode was very much Alison, Laura and her friend more than the others. I liked hearing about her views of Nel's and I tend to agree, he was a kind man, fair and a dad most would want. She doesn't believe he hit her and I can see that. Deep down he wasn't the type and it wouldn't have helped but I do think she was punished in some way. I realized we get to know characters, but she lived them and knew them. Same way rumor has it, Richard Bull didn't like the Molly episode going too far, it wasn't "him" but other factors might have made that happen. ML did divorce wife in 1982 and this was 1980. They also discussed how the LHOP fan reunions etc are still very busy and I saw he did one with The Waltons. The picture with Richard Thomas was cool and I would have loved to see that get-together even if not as big of a fan of that show. If you have Instagram, there is a video of Dean talking to Richard about the car and his time playing Charles Ingalls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hILus2OZw4Y&t=761s .

Yes I have noticed that there is no interviews with Dirk about Landon or photos. It seems Michael loved his dad but being a child, didn't bond with him later. It seems in interview, someone told ML about him for the part. I only found one photo on them together on the set, staged but this cute one of Dan and sons, Dirk closest to him I think is nice. I agree, just having Miss Beadle say she tried and he was stubborn would have been enough. I will always mourn the "missing bio" of Katherine and it would have been so interesting, she touched on her childhood but her life before acting would have been even more so. She did children's theater after LHOP ended to keep her foot in and that was sweet. I bet she kept them on their toes and they loved her ; ) The Wee Hollywood Vedanta Players it's called. I also wonder if some of Jonathan Gilbert‘s spiritual journey was influenced by Katherine at all or if they talked about things like that. Dirk worked a lot, but I'm glad he fought the stereotype of the big/dumb roles. Hoss wasn't dumb but he had more heart than brothers. His version of the episode where Charles buys the horses is sweet and called To Dream a Dream. I liked it better. Hoss was single and there wasn't the corny baby ending.

I enjoyed the recap although it wasn't a blow by blow of the episode. Dean starts off saying what I always felt, Karen was just luminous in this episode, it suited her and even at the end, she was so happy and sad leaving. The baseball moment, her taking on Harriet and the kids, a well acted episode. Quite a bit of talk on how well they did Miss Beadle's fall and who did her double. (still not sure) I can't believe Dirk was just 17, he looked so much like his dad, whom I loved, but this was only his second acting credit. After that though he had quite a long career. He even got a BA later in life in education but I don't know if he ever did teach. His dad had encouraged him early on to further his education and when he had a break in acting, he did. Pam talked about how Denmark schools have classes in empathy from 6-16 and maybe WG kids needed some....although they came around toward the end. Karen was always good at teaching how to act but they did have their share of bullies. Knowing how good of an actress Karen was, it was sad when ML started cutting her lines and scenes but these were still the "good years" and I love watching the earlier episodes. There is an interview if anyone is interested on Dirk that was done 10 years ago and maybe not the best, but he touches on his dad and how he felt after he died. I can't seem to link it but it's from Jeff Pearlman if you google him and Dirk Blocker.

Yes, that was an odd episode in the sense that it was more about the river and getting caught and the poison ivy but I think they missed an opportunity to make Catherine and Caroline at least in that one episode, friendly until the next. It is not to say that they had to stay that way every time but as grown adults, they were capable of it on occasion. It was "normal" to have those moments and okay to have an episode where they get along and no illness etc. It also makes me wonder how Laura didn’t recognize poison ivy when she thought she had the same illness as Alicia, even though she didn’t have a fever. I did like hearing they had fun making it and it was fun at times. Carrie I can't remember being there and Mary did have a "part time" role but that flip flopped. School Mom is next one, It just dropped and I put it below. Going to watch it during dinner. Preview of topics : And we ask the most important question: Why does Able look like he’s 42 years old? Able was played by Dirk Blocker, the son of Bonanza legend Dan Blocker and the best friend and mentor of Michael Landon, and shockingly, was only 17 when the episode was filmed. After his father, Dan’s passing, Michael Landon brought Dirk into the Little House family to honor his dad’s legacy—and wow, did he deliver. Alison and Dean also reveal a shocking tidbit about Miss Beadle’s stunt double (you won’t believe it!) and ask the pressing question: where does Miss Beadle actually live? Pa steps up in peak “Chesty Charles” fashion, cooking dinner for Caroline after her long day of teaching (ladies, we all know how hot that is—gentlemen, take notes). We also dive into how the relationship between Karen Grassle and Michael Landon shifted over time, leading to Karen’s role being gradually diminished. Alison opens up about how this impacted her and the rest of the cast—and how Karen still showed up, always delivering powerful, heartfelt performances. And of course, no Little House episode recap is complete without calling out the real villains of the Prairie: the school children. Seriously, Walnut Grove, do better! Honestly, the level of petty in that classroom (including Mrs. Oleson) is chef’s kiss terrible. This Ma-centric episode is a beautiful example of empathy, compassion, and patience. It tugs at every heartstring and proves once again why Caroline Ingalls remains the #1 mom of all time. EDIT dro

It wasn't typical, there are still nuns today in US , some have 10 or so enter a year, an Ivy grad recently to Sister for Life. In UK. Once people weren't going in for reasons like poverty and other things they were hiding, more real vocations came later. With interracial relationships, not having stupid laws about interracial marriage,they always had much more than we did and earlier. Very interesting it goes back hundreds of years for some. (daughter's fiance is from UK) It did feel everything was wedding/baby but IDK, I wasn't as enamored, but I still love the show. Knowing they are off the show next year (from what I heard) I didn't get too attached. I knew Trixie's husband weren't coming back so that seems flat to me, how much is she going to go back and forth until it ends? I do like Sr Catherine though. There's just something about her that reminds me of the old crew.

Maybe it was different in the UK, interracial laws were not the same gladly (hearts are another thing) but they seemed a little better in some areas. I know my Gyn said in the 60's a woman kicked her husband out of her room until she could have a hysterectomy. She had issues and had quite a few kids but he thought of it as permanently changing her and fertility. She won so to speak but they just couldn't do it without his consent. I doubt vasectomies were that way. How old may I ask? I know for me I was mid 30's but they still said "are you sure?" I saw my mom had one on her medical chart in her 80's and she had my brother at 40 , her 4th. I guess they did it then with my dad's approval? She never spoke about it. I love the new postulant but was sad that she would enter alone. It happens. I follow a few US convents and they send literature because I will give money or items on occasion. Some are small and have one or two enter and others have double digit numbers, 10 or 15 but it's a process. They rarely have that many in a year or two and that's normal. In the "olden" days it was more of an embarrassment and money and being taken care of was part of it if poor in some cases. Now many women are educated or they are asked to be. It's more thoughtful and shame is not there usually if you find God called you elsewhere. Ivy league sisters enter the same as ones who were homeschooled. Very varied today in the US I liked how SMJ helped her understand others reactions and I think will be a mentor.

It was never banned in the United Kingdom, unlike our country and the south, but that doesn’t mean that everyone always liked it. But there was no law that had to be passed. They always had a lot more interracial couples in certain areas and someone asked on the UK Call the Midwife site why that was so and they were discussing it. Near the docks was very common and they were talking about teachers and neighbors back in 60s that intermarried. I’m glad to hear they were more progressive Actually very interesting reading how many centuries it goes back , Royalty, etc In US Calif was first in 1948

I think Cyril is just trying to be "normal" in a way (although he should wait until papers are signed) but it was the finale. Rosiland's race shouldn't matter, kissing a lot of people were doing, but it shouldn't be about race. Not sure why the convent matters. I am part of an interracial couple and have been married 41 years this year. There were others before me but if you don't stand up for the fact that you are 2 human beings and not cower, things don't change. They will go through a lot I'm sure but it will be easier over the years. I watched Chummy and Jenny Xmas special the other day, Mrs Jenkins and others. There was something very special about those early episodes and not just the freshness and newness. I don't know who would do it or who they could get, but I hope for very the a mini reunion with some old faces...whether for something nice or a funeral for SMJ....not happy but many memories they could share.

I’m watching episode eight on PBS passport and I am seeing the beach scene with Sr Catherine😊 someone had told me this was cut from the United States airing, but I’m glad it wasn’t

Is there anyway to see them? It's not like PBS can't fit it all in or there are commercials. Sometimes someone would say what they were but actually seeing the scene I guess is not possible. That scene seems like it would be important. (not there yet in US) Another time I didn't understand something in the past and on FB someone told me of a missing scene that helped explain it, it was something with the nuns. Frustrating for sure.

I never thought they’d both die

Wow, look at this! "The Don Knotts Show" Episode #1.20 (TV Episode 1971) - IMDb Michael Landon portrays a hero returning to his hometown Charles Nelson Reilly plays a NBC tour guide with a lack of attractions. Loring and Davidson sing solos then join for a duet. Director Norman Abbott Stars: Don Knotts, John David Carson, John Davidson Of course Michael was a hero, lol. Maybe I can find that on youtube. : ) I couldn't with a quick search but DID find they both were on Donny and Marie, wasn't my fav show so I don't remember this, he's a trucker, Mr Landon and doesn't show his chest just his pumped up arms. ; ) I agree, today, Dean who said he was blessed with good genes, looks pretty young and I don't think anyone would see the almost 10 years now. I love the Katherine stories and will always mourn so many pearls of wisdom and comedy died with her. That last long interview the French interviewer did was maybe the last and I wonder if he did it at the home....Richard was done too. Not sure how long she was there. I'm glad Dean is polite but wont let people be unfair to the cast and puts the good and bad in separate sections, you can honor the good without ignoring the bad. No one on earth is a saint or the part they play.

That was one of the saddest episodes I've seen in a while but it had it's uplifting moments.

This was quite an interesting interview. I almost half listened the first ten minutes thinking "same old" but Dean was very honest about Michael, Karen's book, how he didn't like to pay people (but Melissa) and even Kevin Hagan had regrets about that although they all had props for his work. He talked about how Melissa got her way all the time, ML pretty much told him, any creative differences, she wins. Period. : ) He talked about how Landon's horrible childhood could have had a different turn and we all are grateful it didn't and he brought it out in drama...sometimes a little over the top but he worked things out. I like how he talks about how Michael wrote left handed on a legal pad and made magic and AA had talked about how he was writing Percival during filming another episode and then a hard working secretary would transcribe it to a script. I wonder if it was like doctor's handwriting ☺️

Oh, I didn't mean for it to sound like that...it was just funny places she'd have Jon, he's in India, he's doing plays in some town in Calif, he's become a monk. I admit one time I looked up the play and there was a Jon Gilbert but his photos were not this Jon. Once she said he did answer a letter she wrote him for the first time in years. I don't think they wanted questions on him to dominate the conversation so in her style, she just would make it funny but never really answer or say where he was or the last they heard of him.

Re the stockbroker part, if he was, he must have went to college. I know the Jon Gilbert they had at a college in many articles wasn't him but a guy with the same name (and was bothered by it) I wouldn't think it would be hard to find out where but that's a mystery too. Only thing I know is what Richard Bull wrote about his mom ignoring him and favoring MG. He did say he was very smart and thought he was the smartest kid there. (although costars made him seem less so in books) I'm sure his home life stunk and I wondered about abuse but it will be his private compartment in his life. I'm sure he tried and supposedly went out to eat with MG and her hubby after reunion but you can't erase things overnight. AA is usually honest (except for some lies told at reunions in past) about him now. Getting a thank you text has been about it. No Instagram updates. I know his nice speech at reunion was sweet and probably rehearsed but I hope he liked at least fooling around and getting some money. I figure at 70-90 a photo/autograph him and MG were charging, and with 10,000 + people there, he did okay. ; ) I think he made more than my yearly salary so good for him. I think it was on reddit someone wrote when their mom sold her home, she had big photos of MG and Sara but nothing really of Jon. This was copy of post I saw •5mo ago I kind of think this may be true.. the mother's estate in Encino which was purchased way back when she married Sara's father in 1975 was recently on the market. I was kind of flabbergasted to find the listing when googling about Melissa- and I see a grand living room with a huge portrait of Melissa on one side of the fireplace and an equally huge portrait of Sara on the other. Kind of blurred but unmistakable, especially with Sara's distinctive hairline! Jonathan had like a polaroid on the corner shelf.. ha lol. He had enough of that. One thing I always found peculiar is that he played and went to school with many on the set and yet, except for Richard and Katherine, most are silent. Matthew, Patrick, etc seem to stay extremely quiet about him in interviews and Dean said "no gossip" but did tell about ML, so maybe he meant MG and people he still sees. I get it though, you stay out of it and let the ones involved sort it out. Having him do another event would bring in more money but I wouldn't bet on it. That was awful what AA had to go through for the curls and I know they didn't have the quick curl devices they do today but she was a trooper. I do find it adds a layer of interest to know about certain things when watching an episode and even catching the goofs and missteps she mentions at times.

Yes, they were a little ADD with this episode and that's okay, it's not rehearsed but not quite live with some studying (well Dean didn't do his homework this time) lol Alison will re-watch an episode especially if she wasn't in it. It also helps the memory. I don't think it's odd that Jon went back to his life and isn't suddenly a social butterfly. Alison didn't answer Dean when he said he'd love for him to come with them (more money too with more fans coming) but Alison said soon after Simi "he sorta liked it" alluding to it being fun at times but overwhelming and not enjoyable. He made a lot of money which is good and it was nice of him to give his fans a nod and say Hi but we don't need him to continue if he doesn't want too. HIS book though would probably outsell others but I think he wants the bad blood to stay between him and others and in the past. Not everyone wants their diary read. I liked seeing Allison's real hair, it was pretty and MSA said she though her real hair curled looked so much better but it was too much trouble to do daily. Melissa said she never said anything, just complimented the wig but she had very pretty hair always covered and pinching her during the day. (also very hot) I look forward to whatever the next one will be. I'm glad Pam will do ones Dean wasn't in because he started so late in the episodes. They are a mixed bag depending on how it goes and sometimes they get off subject like we all do, but AA always has an insider tidbit. : ) Well, some are but not acting etc. Todd of course, Rachel who was in Little Women is, young man who played Graham, Kim Richards, Traci Savage who played Christy Kennedy. I'm sure most of the stars are still alive who did guest or costar. We lost many more adult stars sadly.