Dean Butler helps to preserve Almanzo Wilder's boyhood home

[@garymoore7481]

That permanent smile on his face is infectious. What a nice, good man.

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

It seems fitting that Dean Butler would be preserving the Wilder farm. He's a good actor and great man. I have to go there someday.

[@kevinandrews3323]

He's only doing it for the money. He thinks he's better than anybody else.

[@ParallaxView111]

@@kevinandrews3323 that's rather negative. You don't think a person can love and appreciate something? Perhaps you are judging others buy yourself.

[@nathalieferrando4294]

​Vraiment langue de jaloux c'est horrible ..vous avez ratez vôtre vie pour etre jaloux et médisant à ce point...c'est sûr. 🙏!​@@kevinandrews3323

[@andrebeck1444]

Dean Butler has been an ambassador to the legacy of Little House on the Prairie. He's also helped keep Michael Landon's LHOP legacy alive. Great guy.

[@smallfootprint2961]

How wonderful of him to give back like this. So much respect.

[@okmjtmm]

I was blown away hearing Laura's voice!! Dean Butler, thank you for preserving something that has touched your very soul. America and the world thanks you!

[@yaelrar.4460]

God bless you Dean for saving our American heritage.

[@DarcieGlam]

He still has that wonderful smile. So glad to see that he is committed to the preservation of this place. Such a huge part of our growing up!

[@The100katiebbug]

Thank you Dean Butler for all you do to keep our American History as it should be!!!

[@grandmasfavorites]

Dean seems so happy and I'm happy to see him enjoying life.

[@emilymalden3310]

He has aged well.

[@stalstonestacy4316]

I had no idea there was a recording of Laura! It blessed my heart to physically hear the voice I have imagined in my mind for all these years

[@heatherarcher8624]

Stacy Stalstone oh my gosh! How did you get to hear it?

[@swedishgirl666]

@@heatherarcher8624 it was in the clip here

[@heatherarcher8624]

swedishgirl666 my bad thanks

[@debbiepotter6413]

That was great

[@AutumnMarston]

Stacy Stalstone, I know how you feel! I’ve always imagined what Laura’s lovely voice may sound like in real - life. It really warmed my heart to know what it sounded like!! 😄😊

[@roxyc4438]

This is what good people do with their celebrity. Love this. :)

[@thorgrootsweetrabbit2244]

He has a purpose so he'll probably live a long life, a class act.

[@anitabrimage6867]

I love that little red house

[@helenhicks7542]

It's blown my mind hearing laura speak, what a shame she didn't do an interview, she'd never beleave how famous she'd be all over the world. ..

[@uscitizen7665]

In reading numerous biographies of her, Laura was shy in public which continued into adulthood. If you listen closely, her interview seems to be scripted, of which there is nothing wrong with that.

[@helenhicks7542]

@@uscitizen7665 I guess even snippets of a scripted interview is better than nothing, im still trying to imagine a younger voice, i watched the little house series here in UK and was fascinated when i found out there was a real Laura, got every book now 😊🙋‍♀️

[@kck9742]

Dean Butler seems like such a nice guy, and it's wonderful that he cares so much about the Wilder homestead; it's almost like he has a spiritual connection to the real Almanzo.

[@SteviePaints]

God bless Michael Landon for giving the world this wonderful legacy. It’s a shame he didn’t live long enough to see the enduring impact that Little House has had on the entire world.

[@kevinwilliams9190]

Michael Landon did not give the world the legacy of The Little House legacy......Laura Ingalls Wilder gave the world that legacy.....Michael Landon gave the world a Hollywood version of said legacy, a version that does not follow the stories told in the book series but very little....

[@SteviePaints]

kevin williams Sounds like you need to troll a political forum.

[@kevinwilliams9190]

@@SteviePaints sounds like you need to go to a library and pick up a book......lol...

[@susanb2015]

He knew. He said that years later people would still be watching Little House on the Prairie. He knew it was a great show. And we are!

[@susanb2015]

@@kevinwilliams9190 So what if the show was made up. It was only "based on" the books. Why all the TV show haters?

[@abigalebuss359]

We were bugged to death everytime someone said 'Almonzo' instead of 'Almanzo'! I am glad he told the story behind that.

[@jlynnshow5923]

so awesome. I was totally in love with him as a child. I wanted a man like that to marry...lol

[@TheresaG21]

Same here.I was madly in love with "Manly".

[@Tranquility32]

... and I hope you did find someone like him. ❤️

[@sheilas1283]

Jennifer Showalter Me too!!!!

[@Bailey_G]

Wasn't my very 1st TV crush but I definitely had a BIG crush on him.

[@imari2305]

Jennifer Showalter girl who you telling lol!!

[@kathymyers7279]

Some people still understand what's really important in this world. God bless this man.

[@kathrynjordan8782]

Thank you, Dean, for preserving the Wilder Home in New York.

[@MaryWhiteWolf]

So pleased that Dean Butler is so involved and committed. I always loved his character in the tv series as a young girl. I have the entire collection of Little House books and would love for him to sign them. :-)

[@Allie8567]

I would love him to sign my Farmer boy book

[@NB-ky5ol]

I am reading the books to my young daughter and as I do I am gaining a whole new appreciation for the life and authorship of Laura Wilder. I love history of the American Frontier and I hope we continue to pass it down.

[@taylorgilmore853]

He came to visit us in De Smet South Dakota last year and was fantastic to chat with.

[@cherylwilliams667]

Santina Murphy If they want and need donations, it does not make sense that they would insult their potential supporters.

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

There is a church there that Pa Ingles help build. It is still being used as a very active church.⛪⛪

[@shirleymiller4219]

TaylorLynn donuts_deadlifts_daddyissues must be neat to live there and so much history of your town in Laura’s books. Always wondered how the people of De Smet felt when they were totally left out of the tv series. Especially since the last five books of her series centered in De Smet

[@emilymalden3310]

Where is it located?

[@tommyhodges2105]

I really like him. He is so sweet and cute.

[@penelopepurr]

Mr Butler, What a great job. A true historian and humble appreciation of what he has been given by his work. Much respect.

[@plawton35]

I can't believe there's a recording of Laura's voice. That's awesome.

[@jessiem276]

Dean's a very nice person! God bless him 💙

[@thelastminmom5251]

Omg...this made me so so happy. My family adores little house, and to see Dean so involved is amazing and heart warming. He’s very special. Just like all the cast of that wonderful show. Bonnet head for life!

[@justforyouenjoy]

He's such a nice guy

[@Allie8567]

He’s cute and nice

[@kathypetersen4694]

So cool that he is involved and interested. good on ya Dean Butler.

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

Thank you, Dean! You are great in that role and now at what you’re doing! We are grateful.

[@ellengill514]

Farmer Boy was actually my favorite book.

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

I really liked your character on The Little House...

[@mississippimud7046]

I started watching LH back in the 70's from the first episode I was hooked and never missed a show .this show helped me with the grief I felt after losing my mama ,it gave me something to look forward to every week .💕

[@JB-pd4ni]

I have a feeling Almanzo, Laura and Rose would be delighted to know their family's tales helped you with such a difficult event.

[@MrJacMac1968]

LHOP was NBC’s answer to CBS’s The Walton’s.

[@missfitt3dp]

I could watch Little House everyday. I'm so pleased that you took to preserving and teaching about Mr. Wilder's early days, Mr. Butler. Thank you

[@wendyburke2210]

Good for him!! So great that he's giving back

[@pattycrane9907]

Such an interesting look at Wilder's boyhood home and how they are preserving it. Amazing how interest in this beloved series and the books is still a favorite of so many children and adults. Thank you, Paul Larson!

[@lisah25]

God bless you Dean!!

[@awheawharepapa2867]

This is so cool its 2019, I watch little house every day.

[@barbmcmillan2893]

Lol me too!!

[@eliasportillo2859]

Me too

[@kimbradley9595]

That's great he was always great on the show and I'm so happy that the house is still standing

[@maddygutierrez7985]

I love 'Manly' so good to see the home. Dean still looks the same. I will go see this farm some day.

[@MissyP2871]

This is amazing and awsome and humbling !!

[@maybee...]

Almanzo is still handsome!!! Little House on the Prairie was one of my favorite shows, along with the Walton's, we were treated with wholesome entertainment.

[@reneerene7842]

What a treasure Dean Butler is, and for him to preserve this iconic piece America's history benefits us culturally and from a historical perspective.

[@rebekahhesketh1220]

This video makes me want to read ALL the Little House books again! 😊

[@margiemasih2198]

Thank GOD for u dean Butler.i loved those books and anything to do with laura ingalls wilder. My 5th grade teacher read the whole set to us.oh they were good.and still are.i have the set myself and other books.

[@shannonturney9045]

I hope to go there someday! I got to visit Almanzo and Laura’s house in Mansfield. Loved it! Got to see the writing desk where she wrote the Little House books and Pa’s fiddle. I have all the Little House books and I watch Little House almost every day.

[@agemoth]

Shannon Turney wow, I'll have to check that out! I was so upset when they blew up 'Walnut Grove'... Can you imagine what an awesome tourist destination that could have been??

[@shannonturney9045]

Lorraine Hall oh I know right!! Would’ve been a great place to visit!!!

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Did you go to the cemetery and visit their graves? Laura, Almanzo and Rose are all buried there. We went there after touring the home and museum. It is a WONDERFUL place!

[@LadyDragonsblood]

@@agemoth The Walnut Grove on TV was just a studio set. The Ingalls actually didn't live in the real Walnut Grove very long. Most of the things that happened later in the TV show, like meeting Almonzo happened in DeSmet. Like anything.... the books are the books and tv and movies are their own thing.... and twain the two shall meet.

[@Allie8567]

I saw the Mansfield MO house too. As well as the De smet SD one and the walnut grove MN one!

[@Prieze868]

Very handsome Dean Butler

[@arizonaskye3917]

I love this man's characteristics. He is sincere.

[@kimberlywiederhold627]

Thank you Mr. Butler for helping to keep history alive.

[@adrianagauna881]

So good Almanzo !😘😘😘

[@michaelschwab9806]

Dean Butler hadn't changed a bit.. he's so humble just like the way he looks..continued keeping the story of the Wilder's alive forever..keep up the fight Dean!

[@pamelav4628]

Dean Butler is such a great man.

[@szqsk8]

It’s nice to see someone who is working to protect our American heritage and history instead of trying to demean it or erase it. I grew up on the Little House books and still cherish those stories.

[@kathrynjordan8782]

I am glad that Dean Butler is preserving the Wilder Homestead.

[@gingerdurbin2726]

“Happy Birthday... sweet 16.” I melt like butter. Dean Butler has the light of Christ.

[@moonbeam7702]

WOW!!! I was so impressed by the end of this video that Dean Butler has taken an interest in the Wilder Farm. I can’t help but feel that Almanzo would have approved of and endorsed Dean’s willingness to help such a worthy cause 😊❤️

[@cathypeterson4527]

Wow that is awesome

[@an-tm3250]

Thank you Dean. You have helped keep these treasures memories alive for so many of us & those yet to be born.

[@AV-gu3cu]

God Bless You Dean Butler... Thank You for your contribution in keeping Manly’s legacy alive to bless so many others.♥️

[@DebraMooney-y3n]

He was perfect for this part. He and Laura were made for each other.

[@lakb45]

I think Almanzo had great courage! He and Laura seemed to be an excellent match. I’ve been to Mansfield, MO, but would love to see Almanzo’s home. Dean Butler is a blessing to history!

[@margiemasih982]

My fifth grade teacher introduced us to Laura's books.i can still see her reading every afternoon to us.i was in the fifth grade at Dalton city school,illinois

[@diane7352]

I never knew. How cool. Grew up with Little House. Great family show.

[@viviennepopek]

All children should be brought up on The Little House on the Prairie and the world would be sooo much better. 👍💞❤️💞👍

[@Ann-ko1yn]

Thank you Dean Butler for keeping the memory alive and helping to preserve a bit of history. You played the part very well in the series.

[@sheilas1283]

Dean seems like a sweetheart. I always loved him in that role.

[@mrmrsralphiesasmr777]

We just bought the complete season of Little House on the Prairie just last winter and have watched the entire set already. Loved all actors and actresses. He’s still so young looking 👏👏😊😊

[@AlbertaRose94]

I loved how Almanzo respected Laura and helped her rebel against the town.

[@sazfretz1945]

We here in Reading, PA have our own "Little House" TV show tie--Lucy Lee Flippen. She is a descendant of its publisher, William S. Flippin.

[@Allie8567]

And she was born in Phila!

[@sweetestgalKathleen]

How Wonderful!

[@freedomspromise8519]

Farmer Boy has always been my favorite book in the series.

[@catnip...]

What a star he is. I hope at some point I can come over to visit from East London UK. Your doing amazing Dean. 👏

[@murieltainter5936]

I loved this show and Manly was one of my favs on it....loved Mrs Olsen too. This is a great project.

[@catlady5862]

Good for Dean Butler. It just shows that Dean Butler just wasn't just interested in little house tv show.

[@tussah8874]

I loved Farmer Boy! My favorite episode was the sheep shearing. Almanzo's job was to carry the fleeces to the storage area. The others were teasing him that they would finish (shearing the sheep) before he finished. So when they took a break, he sneaked an unsheared sheep over to the storage area, and got the last laugh on them. I want to visit the Wilder home one day. I can see it all very clearly, just from the wonderful descriptions in the book.

[@Ozefan2580]

I just told the same story from the book last week!

[@kaseythomas9646]

He's such a nice man! And the show brought so much happiness to my life.

[@AV-gu3cu]

God Bless You Dean Butler You are a PRECIOUS man!

[@roseannjones4638]

I LOVE THAT SHOW I STILL WATCH IT EVERY DAY

[@mcook2596]

What channel is it on, and where are you located? I love that series but can't find it on TV anymore. I live in MA

[@ofeliaaquino5093]

GOD BLESS YOU DEAN BUTLER. I LOVE WATCHING THE LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHOW EVER.

[@marinarodriguez604]

Dean I had (and still do) such a HUGE crush!! ❤️😍. Thank you for taking on this challenge for taking care of Almanzo’s home.

[@RickAiello]

I’ve always loved his commitment to the Little House stories, series, and families. Dean Butler is awesome!

[@abigalebuss359]

I got to meet him and some of the cast of "Little House" when they came to Tucson to film the Christmas movie for the show. I wish he'd been at Rocky Ridge when we got to go and visit years later.

[@laurenshannon2703]

How kind to honor Almanzo's life and Laura's inspiration for Farmer Boy. What an amazing view into the lives of these hardworking, noble people who leave such a legacy. Dean is a good man to invest his efforts to preserve this place for succeeding generations.

[@theflossi56]

Great guy

[@jillv4006]

A testament to the craftsmanship back then that those buildings still stand. Dean Butler seems so caring and appreciative of what LHOP has meant for his career. Thanks for clearing up the name mystery!

[@angelab.3245]

Thank you Mr. Butler.

[@apaloniafaith]

I want to visit the farm 😊😊😊

[@an-tm3250]

Imagine, someone from Hollywood who isn't scr*wed up!

[@wenesdae]

hes from canada

[@cynthiamerrick2335]

I would like to say there are many actors who are not messed up I have had the honor to meet them I have the pleasure to email one and talk by phone to another many times.. Wenesdae Canada is just a hop skip and a jump from here. There are many places along the road you can look over into Canada.

[@clairieannie1]

An-T M that is a silly statement. Do you read the newspapers or watch the news...local as well as national? The vast majority of the rapes, murders, pedophile cases, drug cases and other terrible goings on are committed by plain non Hollywood people. The only difference is the publicity factor. There are thousands and thousands of people in the movie business. Families like Ron Howard’s...three generations of actors who have lived their lives, worked hard, stayed married and raised good kids. Guess what? Their stories don’t make the news do they? Nobody makes the news for just getting up and going to work every day, paying the mortgage and going to parents night at school. Stay in the theater at the end of a movie sometime and read all the names of the hundreds of people who worked on it...99% of them unknown to you.

[@carollund8251]

@@clairieannie1 Excellent post.

[@merricat3025]

Didn't know this place existed.

[@ckrtom2]

Smart nice great guy! Still very handsome! Love his commitment and dedication to “Little House...”

[@proudmarinemomma827]

Who doesn’t love little house on the prairie?! What an honor to portray one of those amazing family members. God bless him for continuing to carry on the legacy.

[@leebailey3990]

What amazing guy

[@CG-tm4lq]

Love Love Love our "Manly". What a wonderful thing your doing! Fascinating life story of the Wilder's. Thank you for such an extraordinary series "Little House On The Prairie". My favorite all time series 💗

[@melaniehefner1098]

What a nice man.

[@colleenvantrease4977]

I really truly honestly did love the little house on the prairie . It's wonderful that he played the character of almanzo wilder . I love Melissa Gilbert as Laura ingalls wilder too . The show won my heart .

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Love this history at its best we need to keep history w little house thanks

[@luciagervan2992]

I LOVE ALMANZO....

[@johnpowell3543]

Beautiful story. Thanks guys for what you are doing.

[@blingwithconfidence]

i always loved when he came along,seeing the romantic side of Laura and Almanzo,it was so interesting,i wont take away from the rest,i love the show so much,i still get excited when i see it on the screen.I fell in love with Deans version of the character.His smile is beautiful! I admit i have not read ANY of the books yet,but this makes me interested,too bad i can't personally visit the historical places but im glad they are shared here.Also the recording of the real Laura,saying his name correctly hehehe this was so special! God bless you guys!

[@JB-pd4ni]

I'm glad to know kiddos are still reading the books. It's so important for the generations to be exposed to a bit of what life was like then. How refreshing to see DB's loyalty to the 19th cent family that brought so much good fortune to his 20th cent life. BTW, the patched wallpaper that was never discovered is one of my fav stories.