Ep.12 - Reminiscing about The Little House Festival ft. Leslie Landon Matthews & Michael Landon Jr.

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[@bdchiaccio]

I wasn't fortunate enough to go, but loving the series for 50 y, as I am 54, I have lived vicariously through everyone. When Jonathan said "I'm home" and "That's my mama", I realized that it meant enormously more to the cast. You all did a phenomenal job and the fans really do appreciate it!

[@monicalifornia_]

Dean Butler really does still look amazing and such a genuine guy.

[@cynthiasmith2505]

Dean Butler is so good behind the mic. He needs his own podcast in the future

[@gloriakeener3865]

Love this, as Almanzo said - “There is no LHOTP without Michael Landon.”

[@tharvy40]

I cried when Jonathan said he was home. I used LHOTP as an escape from my being sick as a child. Michael Landon left a great legacy! I cried the day he passed like I lost my own father.

[@mprkg]

I was at Simi 50th, and almost every one in the audience was crying over Jonathan gilberts remarks

[@williamgraff7593]

Even I cried when Jonathan said he was home....Home is something we all long for and treasure if we have it. Thanks to Jonathan for his honesty and openess.

[@tjtrolley719]

Is there any video of that? I loved him in the show.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

​​@@tjtrolley719 Yes there is. Go to the series panel with Johnathan and Allison.

[@630sunshine]

I volunteered for set up Thursday and then Saturday and Sunday at the entrance for indoor experience. It was so fun talking to people. Getting to hear their stories. People from all over the world. They were all so happy and excited and patiently waiting in line. What a fabulous weekend! ❤

[@jude999]

Alison "Get the Wig" Arngrim is a riot. This thing is going to blow up. Jonathan Gilbert? I am bawling over here.

[@jecka1982]

Im in england so was unable to attend in person but thanks to so many people including livin on a prairie who i discovered at the weekend i was able to watch videos, lives and see photos! Incredible! Admiring you all so much to be chatting morning after all the craziness! ❤

[@donw3912]

I wasn't able to attend as finances are what they are but hearing Jonathan's comments from this panel got me choked up a lot. I doubt that any show can top this for their 50th anniversary. I just wonder what the next Little House celebration will be like. I am all but certain Mike and and Laura and all of the cast and crew who have gone before were all looking down with a ton of pride amazement at the amount of love that there still is for this show after all of these years. thank you all for doing these events and keeping the show and what it stands for fresh in peoples minds. This world can never ever have too much of this kind of a good thing at a time when it is needed more then ever.

[@crmay72]

Your last sentence is absolutely profound! 😉

[@kathymercer7931]

I’d like to hear about Nancy Oleson. I couldn’t believe someone could behave so much worse than Nellie as a child. When Nellie came back for a visit, even she was shocked at Nancy’s behavior, saying, “I wasn’t that bad, was I?” 😂

[@fbueller]

7:37 Alison is so funny!

[@bernadettemissy6988]

I Am. 63 Years Old Still Like Little House On The Prairie.

[@williamgraff7593]

"Bob! Get the WIG!!" lol

[@lolasmom9088]

A beautiful tribute to Mr. Landon. ❤

[@createdbykimi6380]

Thank you. Yes. Little house is healing. I have often returned to Walnut Grove when going through troubled times in my life. Thank you.

[@Armstrongcarol]

I have so been wanting to hear everyone's perspective on the weekend and to hear some behind the scenes stories! This is great! Thank you so much! Can't wait to hear more!

[@disneydame7850]

Thank you Allison for being so nice to me. I'm the one that told you Luke marries Nellie was the best episode ever!!

[@williamgraff7593]

Alison-May I suggest you write a new book. An account of the shenanigans during the 50th! Start NOW while you're memories are fresh!

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Dean and Alison have such great attitudes. What great people!!

[@Heartbreakin]

You tuber "German in venice" covered the event quite well

[@Indigo309]

I wish I were there! I am definitely a fan of LHOTP! I found comfort in this show during pandemic

[@stevenbrown1697]

Wish we could have been there. Miss shows like this!!!!

[@FluteLoops59]

This whole thing, this last week, has been so much fun to watch online...wish I could of been there though😊

[@saraschneider6781]

25:55 The only thing more important than Jonathan feeling welcome.❤

[@JannaCampbell-jc3gr]

I couldn’t come but I loved seeing pictures that people posted on Facebook of the event. It was a great family show that I get to watch again and again. Loved seeing the picture of Allison and Jonathan together again.

[@gaylonshockley1848]

Alison Arngrim 15:06 you done such a great Cameo for my Mom we HAVE to watch it every so often. SO FUNNY! 😂😂 AND we need another Cameo from you and the rest of the Cast. Every single one. Pamela Bob, can you relate?😂 big Hug

[@saraschneider6781]

38:40 The entire premise of Livin' on a Prairie.❤

[@disneydame7850]

It was so fun to see everyone there I literally was star struck!!!!!

[@crmay72]

So cool you got to go! Did you meet any of the cast in person?

[@disneydame7850]

Hi Yes I did I met everyone they were so kind!!!!!!

[@vettechmom6056]

I attended on Saturday and it was truly an amazing day. I have been a fan since the pilot movie, I was in 5th grade, and instantly fell in love. I am so bummed I did not get to meet you, Dean, you were away doing your panel. I did however get to meet Allison for the second time, and she signed my photo that I had taken with her back in 2018. I just have to say how nice it is to know that all of the stars still have such a love for Little House, and it showed by their presence at the festival. The sets were absolutely incredible, I will remember my day always. One regret I have is that being shy, I sort of froze, and was unable to really Talk to those that I met. Allison was easy because I’ve met her before, but Patrick,Charlotte and Melissa all I could muster was high, it’s so nice to meet you LOL. Looking forward to other events in the future , and I am determined to get that picture with you, Dean, at that time! 😊. Thank you for all of the planning, you all did an amazing job.

[@GuinevereKnight]

For everyone of those who came there was probably 9-10 that would have loved to be there but simply couldn't make it, I was one of them. So it's even bigger than it seemed to you. Would have given everything to be there, with my "TV-family", but there was not enough time to plan a trip that far away. Getting to see videos on YT and having this podcast makes it feel so much better. Even though it"s obvious I missed the happening of a lifetime, I still got to share it with you somehow. Wouldn't have been able to dream this up when I grew up watching LHOP and finding the family and the Pa of my dreams. It feels like ML saved my life, and I will always love him and LHOP with all of my ❤

[@GojiAnguirus]

10:34 - *"BOB! BOB!! GET THE WIG!!! GET THE WIG!!!!"*

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

This time for Little House to shine for the cast and fans is heaven sent. Saying yes, Michael and cast, you did good. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the hard work you did as kids!

[@missytwist3705]

I loved Little House so much. The Waltons also had a huge celebration about their 50th too. Family Freindly but not even thinking it is at the time. I actually 1st saw of this on a KZbin Channel German in Venice. He is from Germany now living in Venice California. He watched the show in Germany when he was a kid. I am watching all the podcasts now too❤

[@crmay72]

Yes! I viewed his video of that amazing weekend yesterday right here on KZbin! His was really good and covered so many areas!

[@spk633]

Yes! When Calls the Heart and Love Comes softly bring so much joy to me! ❤❤❤

[@catherineclinton911]

YES! ❤❤❤

[@herricm84]

Love these podcasts !! Also it is special for Leslie to mention Michael’s part in When Calls the Heart and Love comes softly series !!

[@saraschneider6781]

22:10 Gosh. Even hearing Pamela quote him is powerful.

[@emileewalsh779]

Thank you for helping fans to celebrate and enjoy all things Little House.

[@itsme_mandyp]

I told Patrick that Melissa confessed to a whole tent that she had a crush on him..he was like WHAT???? SHE SAID THAT???? It was hilarious!

[@jeremyud]

I think everyone could have seen that.

[@williamgraff7593]

Chris did a fantastic job with the panels. Some of the best I've seen.

[@carin4771]

I was unable to attend but seeing highlights on KZbin I can't thank you enough for your hard work. And a delight it has been to view this podcast

[@sueannbellucci4304]

Michael Landon ❤

[@SocorroNable]

Why there’s no interview of Melissa Gilbert in this podcasts

[@psj060298]

They're not over yet. They go on all year long so there's a chance she could still be on.

[@Morrisonfan]

I went on Saturday and what a treat it was to see everyone and meet fans from everywhere. It was great! ❤

[@monicabo94]

I wasn’t able to attend, I love all the pictures that people posted on the Facebook and KZbin page and I hope in about five years to another one and I will go to that one and I was really hoping that Jonathan Gilbert would show up and he did I’m very happy for that….

[@amyb1078]

I saw the video someone took of Jonathan saying "I'm already home," but it was just a short clip. Does anyone know where we can see the whole Alison/Jonathan panel?

[@cindyslavik5391]

I wished that I could have attended. I am sure there are 10’s of thousands of others like me from all over the world ❤

[@germaninvenice]

it was incredible loved it and will never forget this day thanks

[@SammiLill]

I grew up without a mother and father, always wanted Mr. Edwards as my father.

[@stacyn.]

My wonderful show.

[@fbueller]

Are the upcoming events in different cities going to have different themes/focuses or will just any actors available attend when they can?

[@christinelinnea]

Is there going to be a for lack of a better word, a DVD or video of the event that the rest of us can enjoy?

[@mantarrayita]

I'm so glad and happy that I went to the festival. I still have a mental jetlag, my mind is still there. Greetings from Germany

[@saraschneider6781]

14:50 Now THAT'S a grand entrance.😂

[@debb9517]

Is there any official film footage of the three days for those of us who didn't get to attend?

[@lynnwade9112]

I asked someone if they were going to filmed it but was told no but there are some videos on you tube of the cast doing panels. Lots of pictures posted in these groups of fans with the cast and the cast together.

[@gaylonshockley1848]

😂😂 this is Awesome!!!! Willy Willy! WILLY!!

[@garykuovideos]

Congratulations to you all on the recent reunion! Wishing everyone continued success and safety with the events to come! 🏠📺😊

[@cindyslavik5391]

Can someone share with me what part will remain for tours? I didn’t attend. Is it the sets?

[@jamesleibensperger6489]

It would be nice if Hollywood would get it about shows like Little House, Waltons, When Calls the Heart, and the redo of the B..B.C. s , All Creatures Great and Small!! These shows are totally awesome!!

[@elizabethdukulis1134]

Thank you all 4 the tour loved it

[@JaimeFranklin-eb5yj]

Wish I could’ve been there❤

[@jameycollins725]

Skip the troubled teen camps! Instead make it mandatory for troubled and convicted teens to watch a full season of Little House.

[@jessicasimpson5905]

Love, love, love this episode! Last weekend was truly unforgettable. I still haven’t gotten over how incredible it was❤

[@saraschneider6781]

20:48 ❤❤❤

[@mprkg]

I'm 55, traveled extensively... but going to the Simi 50th and the bus tour of big sky ranch was a highlight of my life

[@mprkg]

She keeps saying 30 years... but it was 41 years! 1983-2024

[@nancyfindley2480]

I loved Little House of the Prairie so much and my family loves it still! We love Michael Landon too and his wonderful family! Thank you so much! ❤😢🎉🙏🏼🕊️😇Nancy & famiky

[@elizabethharrison7306]

The LIttle House the praire 50th Anniversary l Cast Best Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🎶🌻

[@saraschneider6781]

What?

[@mprkg]

Landon was often a major jerk in real life... but like Desi Arnaz, both drunks and cheaters, were brilliant

[@fairygrandma9127]

This is nuts because I can’t believe it hasn’t been done. There are plenty original actors left from the original show to make this happen. Talk about mind blowing? There is sooo much more to the Little House story that needs to be told! If Netflix or Amazon Prime doesn’t pick up this story for a few episodes they’re fools! Michael Jr. needs to write and direct the new series. The world wants to know… what happened to Willie, Nellie, Mary, Laura, Almanzo, Caroline etc?

[@danielm3192]

Where was Matthew Labyorteaux? Didn’t see him in any photos or vids from the reunion.

[@barrister99]

Michael Landon was an amazing human. I only wish I could have met him. He died a few months before I was born. The first lesson he taught me when I was about two was always to look in the toilet to make sure there were no snakes there. Back to Oakland episode of Highway to Heaven. I wish his grandkids had known Mike, because if they did not like him, it would not have been because he did not spoil them. He would known everything about all of them. I guess if ever meet one of them not to take it personally if they give me a funny look if I talk about grandpa Mike. They would be like what's he talking about.

[@SammiLill]

Little house on the Prairie, Facts of Life and Jem were my top 3 favorite shows growing up

[@bigbird62873]

Pamela dont be talking about the waltons just you can get a laugh you are so unprofessional no wonder you doing a podcast

[@jessicaulmer2323]

LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the videos and details etc on the Semi Valley 50th anniversary event!!!! Looking forward to the one here in Kentucky!!! Definitely want to hear more from Landon family!!!!❤❤❤ AND of course more Johnathan Gilbert!!!! 😍

[@Kelly-f1h]

Love the show but don't say there isn't Walton reunions because there are do,ur research I watch that show all the time and they are close in real,life to i,hate it when people,don't know what they are talking about

[@leezebrowski5838]

Absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing

[@1bol390]

Thanks so much!

[@jeremyud]

I still think there should be a sequel series about Laura beginning to write the books in the 1930's.

[@jenniferrotin21]

wow that is was really good talk with the landon kids leslie landon matthews and michael landon jr i look foward to the next popcast and to hear move about the event that i was going to go to but due to money issues i couldnt cant wait to go to the walnut grove event in july also michael landon left a big lagacy behind that will go on forever and forever

[@shellyfox863]

It seems like Leslie and Michael Jr have managed to stop the aging process. :)

[@itsme_mandyp]

It was one of my best days. Loved the show for all 50 yrs..felt like I was with my people!!! Amazing to see the cast❤❤❤

[@justjules1032]

This was wonderful to see and enjoy from afar. Truly beautiful and moving. Thank you all for helping us go!

[@tharvy40]

I Still can't believe I got come to the 3 day reunion and festival. Awsome!

[@jennyvanklei4366]

Thanks ❤

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Thankyou so much to do this a I love how you did this a great memories.

[@SammiLill]

I like the character of Willie Oleson

[@fanofitall1212]

10:35 I am literally crying😂

[@jenifermassart5592]

I was not at the event, so I really enjoyed this podcast

[@charlesledoux5102]

The theme song is my ring tone! 😂😂

[@jerrilynernsting903]

I cried a few times to do that a love that

[@TherealMarlene]

I love Allison!!😂

[@flowinglight1226]

❤

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Thankyou Casta crew

[@carmenroffa]

❤❤ Alison ❤and Dean

[@yadymoncayo294]

Thank you❤

[@jodihart4995]

It came out the year I was born so awesome 😎. I am glad it has endured this long and years to come. I was watching Legacy episode a good legacy to leave sad they don’t make shows like this anymore. Family values. When think legacy as a Christian it is the eternal legacy that is most important. He is in heaven

[@saraschneider6781]

23:52 😭😭😭

[@jerrilynernsting903]

I loved how Michael did it a many loved to see what they glad you whatmichael did for all.

[@customerservice4981]

I will drive up for the tour! Hylabee