Ep. 27 - There’s Something About Mary (Part. 1)

[@DocNonnie]

I was extremely happy to see Melissa Anderson on. She really did make Little House awesome. I would love to see more of her in future podcasts. I’m anxiously awaiting Matt (Albert)…hoping he’s on sometime.

[@pmtspmts8441]

Thank you for reminding me she does not like the middle name.. getting her to appear is a miracle and do not want to offend

[@MTknitter22]

All of the cast was SO SPECIAL!!! Laura and Mary were expertly and magically portrayed all those years!!!!

[@steelpaine9932]

THAT was awesome, thank you Melissa for the years of wonderful memories. Can't wait for Part 2!

[@767Robson]

It's great to see Melissa Anderson on the podcast! You've had other good guest on too but as you know she was such a major contributor to the series. It was a joy to see her visit and become a part of this.

[@jaanaffi]

Thank you all for doing this❣

[@lorem9483]

I love the whole cast! I was a Mary fan from episode one! However, each actor soon found a place in my heart. Amazing cast, each one of them! Mary’s blind episodes are forever one of my favorites to watch regardless of what show it is. I could not watch when the fire happened and she lost her baby. That hit hard and I was truly upset!!! This podcast is gold to us who love this series. I love what each of you bring and the comments you make to add yet another glimpse into our beloved show and cast. We also pass it along to our children!

[@EschFabian]

Next please an Interview with Matthew. Would love to hear his Thoughts about his Time on LHOTP.

[@sherripost3619]

Yes- please!!!

[@rachelotremba8100]

Yes!

[@ckrtom2]

This was epic! I was captivated every moment Melissa shared-with her thoughtfulness, insights, and passion for her craft. She’s so nice and I loved hearing her honest thoughts on a multitude of subjects. I felt like this just skimmed the surface, but this was an excellent podcast nonetheless!

[@sandyt8005]

Yes, to what Pam said about the show being a "warm blanket"! Always love the show... evokes so many emotions!

[@jan_c]

Loved this! Dean, I’m listening to your book on audible now. Alison, I’ve literally listened to yours at least three times all of the way through since I purchased years ago.

[@fbueller]

These are the episodes we have been waiting for!

[@kck9742]

Special shout-out to Dean Butler, who has done a great deal to preserve the Wilder home in NY. Almanzo would be very happy and proud of him, I'm sure.

[@lisodo1]

This brought me joy!!!! Thank.u Melissa Anderson!!

[@lynelljansen8057]

Roku has Little House on the Prairie on 24/7. I love it. and never get tired of. ❤️. it's fun to tune into it from time to time.

[@sherripost3619]

Loved this interview with Melissa Anderson. ❤❤

[@arnoldomonterroso8417]

The Botox sucks

[@elizabethwitt2621]

​@@arnoldomonterroso8417Stop. Be nice

[@MaryEverling]

@@arnoldomonterroso8417have u looked in the mirror? I guess u think ur a prize? Smh

[@terrywier5877]

I love your podcast and your KZbin, on the podcast. Please keep episodes coming.

[@donw3912]

It was great seeing Melissa on here...I can't wait for part two. Thank you so very much Melissa for doing the podcast here. I never really had a fave between Mary and Laura but I do think Mary got the very short end of the stick with all of the horrible things happening to her. I can think of at least five quickly too as can most I am guessing. It is cool to me though that Melissa and i share the same birthday in September🙂

[@mugsycatcat5459]

O.....M......G!!!! When I tell you that I audibly *GASPED* when I saw the thumbnail & title of this video...

[@Hully983]

Lol yes me to .. watched not subbed oh I finally did today .. .. woop woop 🎉❤

[@galchino8100]

Once Laura got older, her eyebrows were 🔥🔥 & Mary's blue eyes were paralyzing. Never have I ever seen such beautiful blue eyes😍🔵👀

[@Hully983]

My country is so envious of those who get to see cast members.. I literally went into a depression not being able to go to the 50th reunion.. then trying to get merch and the scammers were everywhere.. Australia loves you all .. dont forget about us ... Love you guys ... ❤

[@mt1885]

Oh this was so good! 😁 Thank you for having Melissa on🥰

[@irenechin4854]

Could you possibly do "There's Something About Adam"? Linwood Boomer is so funny and it doesn't have to be a long one. We rarely hear from him!

[@irenekim8481]

This was wonderful.

[@just_a_smalltowngirl585]

Going to start reading the books that the cast members have written. 📚 Love the podcast!

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

I read Alison's book. It is phenomenal.

[@just_a_smalltowngirl585]

@@ChadBest-ug8uo it’s the one I want to read the most! Lol

[@rebeccarossi4012]

Me too!

[@treshaford1]

It's so wonderful to see Melissa. She is still as gorgeous as ever! Also, I am listening to Dean's book on audible right now and it's fantastic. I'm to the Gidget years now.I have listened to Allison's also and I absolutely loved her book.

[@brendahumphreys2778]

People long for wholesome shows!

[@MikeP-sq6be]

Glad to see Alison and Melissa Sue put aside their differences

[@MaryEverling]

That was how long ago, talking about pre teen girls, of course there was gonna be dust ups!

[@Kathybabe4]

Mary as the older sister reminds me of my older sister. The obedient one that never got in trouble. Love Little House! I’m obsessed!

[@lorih.2241]

Can we get Matthew Laborteaux and Jonathan Gilbert? That would be great!

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

Agreed! I am sure they are doing all they can do.

[@nmc5858]

It’s about time!

[@daisyfieldparrks9320]

So great to see Melissa Sue Anderson. It's hard to find her so this is a great treat. EXCELLENT storytelling, acting, etc! I wish Mary had gotten her sight back; I never understood that. After the tremendous acting Meliissa Sue Andeson did, there should've been more scenes to keep her in. But overall, to be able to watch a "WHOLESOME" tv show in 2024, that was created years ago is a blessing!!! Thank you all!!!

[@carolinehowell5362]

Dean - Just finished Prairie Man. Really awesome! I loved hearing about you and Katherine especially.

[@DocNonnie]

I would love to see a conjoint interview with both of the Melissa’s together. I’d like to hear who were their fav actors/actresses to do scenes with? Also the most challenging actors/actresses to work with?

[@fbueller]

Wouldn’t they say each other concerning the most challenging? 😂

[@DocNonnie]

@@fbueller Possibly 😂…just curious to understand how they may have resolved any past issues toward each other as well.

[@kck9742]

@@fbueller Exactly. Melissa Gilbert said she had a very hard time connecting to Melissa Sue Anderson, and apparently so did other cast members. She would literally not talk to them (was she stuck-up for just really shy?). MG actually got along much better with Alison Arngrim -- they're still great friends to this day.

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

Loved this episode! Just read Dean's book on Audible- well-done!

[@linapagliari8003]

Ty so much for sharing this great interview with Mellissa nice to see her after all this time and sharing her great memories of LHOP u are all amazing👏🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@trufan4fun]

Wonderful! So great to see Melissa again! Excellent interview. Thanks for doing this.

[@kentuky1233]

This interviews should be one on one. Way too many people talking over each other with inside jokes. But I guess that's what most modern podcasts are about.

[@llovely7443]

This drives me up the wall

[@sunnydayzie1202]

Nice to see Melissa Sue! Love seeing her with cast members. Love them all!

[@gerrydooley951]

she doesn't like the "Sue"

[@jillv4006]

Melissa sounds exactly the same as when she was young. Poor Mary…she had it rough!😢

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

How so? As a character or in real life?

[@jillv4006]

@@ChadBest-ug8uo the character. Went blind, lost her baby, got mostly written out of the show, etc…

[@Prepwithane]

Great episode! I love hearing about Melissa Anderson’s audition story.

[@catherinedesimone3630]

4 me lhop is a happy reminder of my childhood and when its rough 4 me i watch lh and makes me happy

[@paulnelson7525]

Love seeing Melissa. Greetings from Minnesota.

[@fz1224]

Please come to Germany, you have a lot of fans here too !!!You did a really good job of mentioning Shannen Doherty here, thank you very much.

[@bme1553]

In general, please don't interrupt and laugh over your guests. You have great guests and we love to hear them give as much as they have to say. The best interviews are when an interviewer asks the questions most of the audience would like to know, then be quiet and let them talk. Johnny Carson was good at this. His courteous Midwest sensibilities.

[@nanniecath528]

100% agree!

[@stevenericlutz]

Came here to say this. Melissa had more to say on several occasions but AA cut in.

[@Haylee121902]

Yes….!!!

[@mprkg]

I am extremely shocked Melissa Sue agreed to do this. Melissa Gilbert, and Allison I believe said she was was really mean and cold while filming. Guy who played her brief bf John Jr. said she wasn't friendly. I think Allison said she saw Melissa Sue at a wedding as adults, and said nothing changed- rude, cold, not friendky!

[@WeepingWillow69]

“The Award” episode really stands out because I felt so sorry for Mary after she started a fire in the barn. I never saw Ma that angry! I could feel how bad Mary wanted that dictionary. 🙁

[@debrarestaino7350]

I have to say my favorite Mary episode was "The Collection" with Johnny Cash! Hands down!!

[@mikem.2078]

Remember that well! The scene he came riding down the hill humming, and she looked up at him and smiled. Good connection. But she'd get cross at him later.

[@BertaAlvarez-er1fp]

My favorite episode of Melissa Sue Anderson's was 'To Live With Fear' and I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away.

[@nancyericson4263]

The average person never noticed the fancy nails on standard definition tv. We only had a 14" tv (though 1974 was the year we finally got a color tv).

[@whippo28]

Just joined Patreon, can't wait to see more!

[@SueProv]

Melissa Anderson was shy not stuck up. That's interesting that people bully her and push her into a mean position.

[@PrairieHeart]

Melissa Sue Anderson is wonderful-loved her portrayal as Mary and enjoy listening to her thoughts of the show she was a part of. Considering the fans from the original air dates of the show-in the same way Michael Landon said the show would last, perhaps the original fans also had a sense-that this wonderful show was something to hold close because in the future-2020 and on, life would get very chaotic.

[@amyfrancis9423]

Great interview! I always thought Melissa Sue was beautiful and I guess I was more like Mary's character as a kid being introverted. However, I always wanted to be more like Laura's character (ok my middle name is Laura!) because she showed so much confidence, drive and determination to do things. She said what was on her mind and didn't hold back!

[@kck9742]

I know a lot of cast members had a hard time getting along with MSA and I had, perhaps unfairly, thought that she must have been stuck-up. But after this interview I'm more inclined to think that she was just shy/socially awkward. She seemed a little uncomfortable here at first.

[@andreap3669]

Great seeing Melissa Anderson on your show!

[@andreamurua6517]

I have such a deep fondness for Little House. It brings back memories of a time when people were kind, warm-hearted, and genuinely looked out for each other. Could you please tell me where "Little House on the Prairie" is available for streaming?

[@ldiamond0327]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Melissa, her character as Mary was my favorite. Such a beautiful talented lady....

[@julledalle]

SO GREAT HEARING MELISSA ANDERSON ! Yes- best episode of columbo w Jack Cassidy!!!

[@DNBursky]

Such a lovely interview/discussion. I always had a feeling Melissa was shy/introverted, and possibly uncomfortable with crowds. I'm hoping the rumors/assumptions stop now about her interaction with her costars.

[@StardustMoon15]

I think the appeal still is the fantasy in living and that world. Also, watching as an adult you see the adult roles differently and can relate more with the parents and possibly question some of their choice that you didn’t as a child.

[@galchino8100]

Wholly 💩!!! You guys got Mary (MSA)?! FINALLY🤯🤩🥰💙👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@thomascollins1739]

Loved Melissa Sue on LHOTP. Very pretty woman.

[@MsJanetLouise]

The Walton's and Little House are fan favs!

[@laurajames4981]

So interesting.still watch Little House Every day

[@Tdragonfly]

Grew up on this show in the 90s. What a gem 💕

[@cathyv51]

If I could ask Melissa Sue Anderson anything, it would be how did she envision Mary’s life in New York? Did she open her own blind school? Have another child through birth or adoption?

[@Xpdfr-b6m]

Amazing actress

[@natalieparcher3827]

So happy to see Melissa Sue!

[@Alicia_1970]

Mary??!!! ❤❤ I'm so happy to see Melissa Sue Anderson.

[@BertaAlvarez-er1fp]

I love Allison Arngrim's voice and personality is SILK ❤

[@paullatimer1639]

After watching this my feeling is that she wasn't comfertable doing this and doesn't want to be remembered for doing one thing, like Eve Plumb.

[@eightiesaddictone9063]

Since Alison and Melissa get along, now, let's get a reboot going on Peacock or Hulu.

[@tammiesorgman3385]

I went to her p-town show !! It was awesome !!!! It was like a carnival it was “bear week”.. It’s for big burly hairy gay men and couples to help put the whole body shaming thing to an end .. and yes the “red room”..not sure it’s a 50 shades gray thing or Not but brilliant show !!!

[@LadyJane975]

I would be delighted to become a patron supporter. How do I go about doing that? Thank you in advance for instruction.

[@Goldenowl66]

Has Alison Arngrim done anything else beside Little House on the Prairie?

[@timothykramer2551]

Love her so much..

[@nancyericson4263]

My favorite scene of Melissa's was where she cornered Mrs. Oleson in the storeroom and told her she had to donate money to charity.

[@carolinehowell5362]

Yes Matthew pls!!

[@timothykramer2551]

I just turned 50 I watch it on TV almost everyday there's no politics there's no black and white It's All About Love and church which we all need

[@GuinevereKnight]

If you sign up on patreon, do you recieve the same give aways if you're not in the US? Watched the episode now, so wonderful to hear from Melissa Anderson. 🥰 Hope there really will be a part 2 with her! Felt like she could get more space to talk (love you, but you are very chatty), she seems to have a lot of clear memories and could share even more of them and her reflections. Always a pleasure with LHOP & 50for50! ❤

[@janef220]

Good question

[@carin4771]

Yay Mary episode

[@Kathybabe4]

My Catholic radio talk radio host highly recommended watching Little House and The Waltons. Nice and wholesome shows with Christian values.

[@middlemarie2]

I get it about leaving but it was a regular paycheque and not much happened after unfortunately. And here we are 40 years later and back to Little House. I love it but it is worth noting. I'd serve coffee and say lamb stew for money oh yes.

[@MiltonGoinsHome]

I think she was the best actress on the show.

[@williamgraff7593]

Manicures were a HUGE thing back in the prairie days!

[@cricket34]

Allison said Melissa Sue was mean to her all throughout the series and even at Michael's funeral.

[@sunnydayzie1202]

Can you imagine walking by by Nellie hanging out with Mary on the beach??? 😲

[@kindspirit7]

No lol. that would be like Laurel and Hardy sitting on the beach :-P

[@mprkg]

Why was her hair dark brown in the last season

[@terracelady]

The best actress child on the show

[@williamgraff7593]

Interesting. When Margaret Hamilton was playing a which in the Wizard of Oz, she had fingernail problems too and had to wear a glove!

[@energybengt]

I wish they’d let her talk.

[@janef220]

@@energybengt I think they were trying to warm her up she seems very shy still about being on video (oddly as she was an actress on film) I think part 2 will have her talking more!

[@sandy7543]

Yes! Please

[@amyb1078]

They talk about the events they go to so much. And also have talked about the show being like a warm blanket so much. Why not ask the guest more questions instead?

[@lee-lee2418]

Good interview, thanks Melissa! (and I liked your book 😊). In regard to all the fancy nail jobs, I didn't notice them anyhow on anyone!

[@mikem.2078]

Can't completely agree with Melissa here, about "going forward." Little House tv series was one of the best.

[@GSD1963]

What was the point of having Melissa on when those 2 wouldn’t shut up.

[@andygossard4293]

Melissa you were my IT Girl in those days, sincerely.

[@SueProv]

Melissa's lighting was way off. Very glad to see her.

[@jad8123]

Odd. When her ring light went off it looked like a totally different person. I mean it didn’t even look like it was her. Very bizarre. I think the ring light may have been too bright or too close: I only know this because I used one the other day for a job interview. That said, it was a nice interview & she went into great detail about the show & cast. Although, the only thing I didn’t get or understand is when she said the Greenbush twins were misunderstood. I guess it’s an inside joke or story.

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

I am still upset that Mary chose Adam over me! How could she be so blind?💔

[@Hully983]

Lol 😂

[@FergieSmithS]

There's something about Melissa🥰

[@melaniefowler8841]

Dean and Alison dominated the conversation :(

[@nanniecath528]

Yes - wished they would let her talk and finish a sentence.

[@Redford1-g2t]

*Alison... she's excitable and chatty but sometimes it's nice to hear others

[@terracelady]

The real Mary did go blind but never married and ended up living with Carrie

[@gerrydooley951]

many people have chimed in about the interview style of both Dean and Allison and I watched it closely and they did cut melissa off a few times as she was about to speak. This is a real problem with inexperienced interviewers, you just have to know when to shut up and they were talking way too much about their own experiences which was taking valuable time away from Melissa. Allison is a ham and very outgoing, she needs to curb it. Also their questions are too long , they preface them too much, it's unnecessary, just ask a consice question.

[@Redford1-g2t]

Mostly Allison... didn't notice Dean talking over anybody too much

[@gerrydooley951]

@@Redford1-g2t right, not as much as Allison but he did

[@marilenafavaretto]

Can you put subtitles? Those who speak a little English don't understand!

[@EschFabian]

You can turn on automatically generated Subtitles. Unfortunately they are not perfect, but better than nothing.

[@chubbieminami3274]

I was team Mary type and only wished I could be lovable and outgoing like Laura, but I couldn't. Love from Japan.