About this episode

Alison Arngrim reveals her surprise cameo in Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie series and shares behind-the-scenes stories.

For nearly a year, Alison Arngrim managed to do the impossible: keep a secret. And not just any secret—she appears in a surprise cameo in Episode 2 of Netflix's brand-new Little House on the Prairie! On the very day the series premiered, we sat down with everyone's favorite Nellie Oleson to finally spill the beans. How did it happen? What was it like stepping back into the world of Little House? And perhaps most impressively... how on earth did Alison keep this from the fans for an entire year? Join us as Alison takes us behind the scenes of her unforgettable cameo, shares what it was like visiting the new Little House, meeting the cast, and passing the prairie torch to a new generation. It's a heartfelt, hilarious, and history-making conversation filled with laughs, surprises, and just enough behind-the-scenes gossip to make even Mrs. Oleson lean in a little closer. If you've already spotted Alison in Episode 2, you'll love hearing how it all came together. And if you haven't... well, what are you waiting for? We'll still be here when you get back. Then join us on Patreon, where Alison shares exclusive, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from her time on the set of…

People in this episode

Host: Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast

Guest: Alison Arngrim

Topics covered

• surprise cameo
• behind the scenes
• Little House on the Prairie
• Alison Arngrim
• Netflix series
• nostalgia
• fan engagement

Keywords

• Alison Arngrim
• Little House on the Prairie
• Netflix
• cameo
• behind the scenes
• Nellie Oleson
• fan secrets
• Patreon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix

Books & works: Little House on the Prairie

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