Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast

Some actors make an impression. Katy Kurtzman made two—and both are unforgettable. Little House fans first fell in love with her as Anna Gillberg in the beloved Season 3 episode "The Music Box," where she delivered one of the most heartfelt performances in the series as a shy young girl with a stutter who finds an unlikely friend in Laura Ingalls (and unfortunately crosses paths with one very smug Nellie Oleson and one very stolen music box). She later returned as young Caroline Quiner in "I Remember, I Remember," giving us a sweet glimpse into the early romance of Charles and Caroline. Beyond Walnut Grove, Katy built an impressive career with starring roles in television movies, hit series, and earned three Young Artist Award nominations before expanding into writing, directing, producing, and coaching the next generation of performers.In this episode, we have the absolute joy of talking with the incredible Katy Kurtzman—and wow, what a guest. She's funny, dynamic, honest, refreshingly open, and shares stories with the same heart she brought to every performance. From working with Michael Landon to growing up in Hollywood and building a career behind the camera, nothing is off limits. Whether you've loved Katy since Anna found her voice or you're just discovering what an amazing human she is, this conversation will leave you smiling. (Don't worry—we promise no music boxes were stolen during the recording.)Then join us on Patreon, where Katy shares even more Little House memories, her candid thoughts on being a child actor, and even pulls out some incredible memorabilia she saved from her time on the show. Trust us—we were absolutely gobsmacked. You won't want to miss 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/LittleHousePodcastwww.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!IPLP’s Nashville event: Sept 11-13LittleHouseonthePrairieCastReunions.comTo learn more about Little House on the Prairie, Visit www.littlehouseontheprairie.comFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team:Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.

Walnut Grove gets its first optometry storyline (on the road to a much harsher eye journey), when sweet, studious Mary Ingalls realizes the blackboard has turned into a blurrier mystery than one of Nellie Oleson’s motives. Enter: glasses. Exit: Mary’s confidence.While Ma and Pa cheerfully declare spectacles a sign of intelligence and awe (thanks, foks!), the kids at school, egged on by the nastiest of bullies, Nellie Oleson (with the help of Pinocchio-voiced Willy) are less evolved and immediately brand Mary “Four Eyes". Despite the fact that their own hottie teacher, Miss Beadle, wears glasses, Nellie convinces Mary that she will end up an old spinster. (The "sexy secretary" look apparently hadn't arrived yet in 1875).Mary spirals into self-conscious misery, convinced she’s gone from “pretty” to “permanent book report.” And, whoopsie, the glasses are inconveniently "lost" in the wilderness! (But really just delicately placed in a hollow log).In the end, Mary learns that seeing clearly beats fitting in, beauty isn’t canceled by eyewear (thanks to Miss Beadle's sexy sexy interaction with her beau!) and glasses are not, in fact, a moral failing. A gentle, heartfelt episode about insecurity, self-worth, and the radical idea that being able to see is… good.Then, join us on Patreon where Dean, Alison and Pamela talk about their awkward years and being bullied as kids. Can we say, heck yeah to glowing up!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/LittleHousePodcastwww.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.comFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvSocial Media Team: Joy Correa and Christine Nunez https://www.paclanticcreative.com/Producer: Tony Sweetwww.ubngo.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-podcast--6055242/support.