Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast

Here is it, folks. The one episode of Little House that makes Alison cry. We're recapping "The Raccoon", an emotional roller coaster of a horror story, which you either love or hate (or both!). 

After accidentally breaking Laura’s beloved china doll — a crime that clearly devastates Laura, and makes us ask, how the heck did she get a china doll?! — Mary panics and brings home a baby raccoon as an apology. Because when you break porcelain, the logical replacement is a wild animal.

Charles is understandably hesitant (um, YEAH), but eventually agrees to a temporary raccoon adoption, which is prairie code for “this will absolutely end badly.” Laura is thrilled, the raccoon is chaos in fur form, and Pa quickly realizes that some gifts are not returnable.“

The Raccoon” is a classic Little House lesson about guilt, good intentions, and why emotional peace offerings should not have teeth. Also rabies. Lots of rabies.

Giddy up, because this one's a doozy...with teeth.

Then, join us on Patreon where Pamela and Alison talk about their real horror experiences working with Animals. You won't want to miss it. (The horror! The horror!)

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind the scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast...PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!
To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:

Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez 
https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Producer: Tony Sweet
www.ubngo.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

Okay, Bonnetheads, buckle up— Part 2, of "The Lord is My Shepherd" zeroes in on Laura Ingalls, who is drowning in guilt after the death of her baby brother. Convinced she’s somehow responsible, Laura does what any emotionally overwhelmed Prairie kid might do: she runs away into the mountains to have a serious talk with God. (Thanks, Rev. Alden!)

Out there, she meets Jonathan, a mysterious mountain man with strong “possibly an angel, or possibly just a hermit who is just wiser than everyone else” energy, played by the one and only, Ernest Borgnine. Jonathan listens, gently challenges Laura’s guilt, and offers calm guidance instead of miracles. He also gives her a hand-carved wooden cross—simple, meaningful, and far more helpful than yelling at the sky.

Meanwhile, the Ingalls family launches a full-scale prairie panic, as Edwards and Pa begin searching desperately for Laura. Pa is giving emotional breakdown while being the most gorgeous man that has ever lived (both emotionally and physically!). Spoiler: the cross Jonathan makes Laura comes in clutch and leads them straight to her. Is this a master grand plan after all from an Angel sent by God? Or just a dude on a mountain who got lucky?

By the end, the viewer has had at least 5 major emotional breaks as this incredible episode comes to a conclusion. But do we ever truly know who or what Jonathan was? Lets just watch that dove fly and ponder for a bit...

Then, join us on Patreon, where we talk all things Borgnine, Borgnine, Borgnine!

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind the scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast...PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!
To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:

Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez 
https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Producer: Tony Sweet
www.ubngo.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

Welcome to season 3 the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast! We cannot believe we're starting our third year with you all (remember when we thought it was only going to be 50 episodes?). And we're starting this season off with a BANGER. We revisit one of the most moving and unforgettable episodes of the series: “The Lord Is My Shepherd” (Part 1). The episode explores loss, faith, fear, and resilience as the Ingalls face one of their darkest chapters. Together, the trio reflects on the emotional weight of the story, the performances that have stayed with fans for decades, and why this episode continues to resonate so deeply 50 years later. Of course, we add a whole lot of laughs to the conversation, including an off-topic discussion about Miss America, which (somehow) circles back to an unexpected Prairie connection, proving once again that Little House has a way of touching just about everything. 

Then join us on Patreon, where Alison, Dean and Pamela dish about being super sick post Little House events, their holiday presents and astrological predictions for 2026 (even Dean was into it!)

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind the scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast...PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!

To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez 
https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Producer: Tony Sweet
www.ubngo.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

The Top 10 Episodes of 2025

As we ring in the New Year, we want to send a HUGE thank you to our incredible listeners. 💛
Your support, enthusiasm, and love for Little House on the Prairie made 2025 an unforgettable
year for us at the Little House 50 Podcast.

To celebrate, we’re counting down your Top 10 favorite episodes of 2025 based on YouTube
views. This is a perfect way to reflect on the stories, guests, and moments that meant the most
to our community.

Here’s the countdown:

️ Top 10 Episodes of 2025

10. “Alden’s Dilemma” with Stan Ivar & Pamela Roylance
9. “Here Come the Brides” — Episode Recap
8. “The Talking Machine” — Episode Recap
7. Back to School, Parts 1 & 2 — Episode Recap
6. “The Handyman” — Episode Recap
5. “The Cheaters” — Episode Recap with Patrick Labyorteaux
4. “Wilder and Wilder” with Charles Bloom
3. “The Wisdom of Solomon” with Todd Bridges
2. “Christmas at Plum Creek” — Episode Recap
1. LIVE from NYC: Your Questions! (Part 1) 🎤✨

Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of our Little House family. We can’t wait to bring
you even more celebrations, conversations, and surprises in the year ahead!

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind the scenes info and fun conversation we can't
do on the podcast... PATREON: / littlehousepodcast

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with
special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart. Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!

To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org
select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez
https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Producer: Tony Sweet
www.ubngo.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

Fresh off a truly magical Little House weekend in Simi Valley, the microphones are back on—and so are Alison Arngrim, Dean Butler, and Pamela, though perhaps running on fumes. Loopy, overtired, and still glowing from a wonderful fan event, the trio settles in to revisit one of the most emotional and beloved episodes of the entire series, “Christmas at Plum Creek.”

This Season One holiday classic captures the heart of Little House on the Prairie in its purest form, and the conversation reflects that same mix of warmth and vulnerability. As they revisit the episode, Alison, Dean, and Pamela reflect on the harsh reality of frontier winters, the quiet sacrifices made by the Ingalls family, and why this story—so simple on the surface—continues to resonate so deeply 50 years later.The meaning of Christmas is found not in what you have, but in who you are.

It’s a cozy, heartfelt, slightly delirious recap that feels like collapsing onto the couch after a perfect holiday gathering. Pour yourself something warm, settle in, and join us for a loving look back at “Christmas at Plum Creek”—a reminder that even a single penny can feel like a miracle, and that Little House still knows exactly how to touch the heart.

Then join us on Patreon where Alison and Pamela take time to reflect on the joy of celebrating the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie with fans whose love for the show has never faded. That shared sense of connection—between cast, stories, and audience—feels especially present in an episode like this, where the meaning of Christmas is found not in what you have, but in who you are.

Links and Resources:

Haven’t signed up for Patreon yet? Get more behind the scenes info and fun conversation we can't do on the podcast...PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

SHAMEFUL PLUG: Pamela has been nominated as BEST ACTOR in an OFF-BROADWAY PLAY by Broadwayworld.com for her performance in "Cracked Open".

Click on the link and vote for her! https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/awards/

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Prairie Legacy Productions - the place to go for info about all new Little House events!

To learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.com

Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org  select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets

Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler
Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim
Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

Social Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez 

https://www.paclanticcreative.com/

Producer: Tony Sweet
www.ubngo.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.