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Look Out Nellie Oleson!

Look Out Nellie Oleson!

At the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Tour Fan Event on Labor Day weekend in Hartford, Connecticut, folks are in for a treat! Illusionist Lyn Dillies will be having a matinee performance on August 31st, and in this episode of Along the Gravel Road with host, Kelly Hurd, she promises Nellie Oleson will get what is coming to her! Good-hearted Alison Arngrim has agreed to be Lyn's special guest at this family-friendly magic show! Former Little House on the Prairie casting director, Susan McCray, hails Dillies as Michael Landon and Kent McCray's favorite illusionist of all time - and Susan will be at the matinee performance to give away, as well as autograph, a documentary DVD on the life and lasting legacy of Little House producer, Kent McCray. This commemorative DVD was also directed and narrated by Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder). Find out more and get tickets for the performance by clicking here. Be sure to listen to the very end past the closing for our Bonus Content! Check out all upcoming events at GravelRoadMarket.com.

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Look Out Nellie Oleson!

Look Out Nellie Oleson!

At the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Tour Fan Event on Labor Day weekend in Hartford, Connecticut, folks are in for a treat! Illusionist Lyn Dillies will be having a matinee performance on August 31st, and in this episode of Along the Gravel Road with host, Kelly Hurd, she promises Nellie Oleson will get what is coming to her! Good-hearted Alison Arngrim has agreed to be Lyn's special guest at this family-friendly magic show! Former Little House on the Prairie casting director, Susan McCray, hails Dillies as Michael Landon and Kent McCray's favorite illusionist of all time - and Susan will be at the matinee performance to give away, as well as autograph, a documentary DVD on the life and lasting legacy of Little House producer, Kent McCray. This commemorative DVD was also directed and narrated by Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder). Find out more and get tickets for the performance by clicking here. Be sure to listen to the very end past the closing for our Bonus Content! Check out all upcoming events at GravelRoadMarket.com.

He Was My Best Friend

He Was My Best Friend

Remember the cinnamon chicken episode from Little House on the Prairie with Nellie Oleson and Almanzo Wilder?? Listen in to the backside of how Michael Landon came to write that episode and many more as Landon's daughter, Leslie Landon Matthews - along with special guest, Matthew Labyorteaux (Albert Ingalls), spend some time reminiscing with host, Kelly Hurd, and special co-host Susan McCray - former Little House casting director. You'll hear about the open-door policy of Michael Landon and producer, Kent McCray on the set of MGM and more! Also, stay tuned to the end for BONUS clips from the interview! We hope to see you Along the Gravel Road somewhere soon! Check out the upcoming Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Tour Fan Events: GravelRoadMarket.com

Nellie Oleson Tells It Like It Is

Nellie Oleson Tells It Like It Is

In this episode of Along the Gravel Road, we're visiting with Alison Arngrim - Little House on the Prairie's Nellie Oleson about things like her chemistry with her brother Willie (Jonathan Gilbert), the dressings rooms on the set, the lasting impact of casting director Susan McCray and Michael Landon's vision and insight, as well as the timeless Little House values Alison, herself, still carries into her career with her today. Plus, Alison gives a few cooking tips, as well as information on where she'll be in 2024 and how to get in touch with her! Get ready to enjoy some Nellie moments from the perspective of someone who knew her better than anyone else - Alison Arngrim!

The Carter Family Reunion

The Carter Family Reunion

Along the Gravel Road podcast host, Kelly Hurd, welcomes former Little House on the Prairie casting director, Susan McCray, as her co-host and they are joined by Stan Ivar (John Carter), Pamela Roylance (Sarah Carter), and Dave Friedman (Jason Carter) for a Little House Carter Family Reunion recorded via Zoom!! Enjoy this visit with the family that moved into the Ingalls' home in Walnut Grove and find out what they've been doing since. Plus, you'll hear about a very special upcoming Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Tour Fan Event taking place in Hartford, Connecticut on Labor Day weekend! Thank you to Casa Bella Creations, our sponsor for this Along the Gravel Road podcast episode!

"More Than Just the Prairie" with Jennifer Donati

"More Than Just the Prairie" with Jennifer Donati

Jennifer Donati played Laura and Almanzo's baby daughter on Little House on the Prairie and she has just written More Than Just the Prairie, giving readers an inside look into her time on the set of Little House and her life after. Recorded one evening via Zoom. Jennifer took time recently to visit with host, Kelly Hurd, about her book as well as her being reunited with the cast for the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Tour. For the complete schedule of upcoming Little House events: Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Tours| Gravel Road (gravelroadmarket.com) To order More Than Just the Prairie, click the link below: Home | Baby Rose Wilder (square.site)

You Be Honest - And I'll Be Frank with Dean Butler - Almanzo Wilder

You Be Honest - And I'll Be Frank with Dean Butler - Almanzo Wilder

It's always a pleasure to have the Prairie Man - Dean Butler - join us on Along the Gravel Road! Did you know his new book will be on the shelves in June?? I can't wait to read it and I sure enjoyed this visit with actor, author, and very candid thinker - my friend, Mr. Dean Butler! Be sure to check out the upcoming events produced by Gravel Road Markets LLC for more opportunities to meet the cast of television and film's most iconic moments! Enjoy!

Lorenzo Lamas is on the Phone!!!

Lorenzo Lamas is on the Phone!!!

With a cup of tea in her hand, host Kelly Hurd sat down for an interview with Lorenzo Lamas - still known as the American heart-throb from Falcon Crest - but also remembered as the cute football player flirting with Sandy in the movie, Grease! Listen in as Lorenzo shares about his admiration for his parents, his first career choice, his crush on Olivia Newton-John, and his coming to Grand Rivers, Kentucky April 19-20th for the BIG Grease is the Word fan event - where YOU CAN MEET HIM - as well as other cast members of GREASE! For tickets: Grease Cast at Patti’s 1880s Settlement Tickets, Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

Peddlin' Pork Along the Gravel Road

Peddlin' Pork Along the Gravel Road

Enjoy this Peddlin' Pork podcast snippet from Patti's 1880s Settlement in Grand Rivers, Kentucky with guest Kelly Hurd of the Along the Gravel Road podcast! When Ann, Bev, and Kelly get together - you just know the conversation is going to be interesting! They're talking about the upcoming Grease is the Word Gravel Road Markets event at Patti's 1880s Settlement on April 19-20, 2024. To hear this podcast in its entirety: Podcast | Pattis 1880's (pattis1880s.com)

Talking "Grace" with Grace - Around the Table at Johnny Cash's Farm with special guest, Mark Allen Cash

Talking "Grace" with Grace - Around the Table at Johnny Cash's Farm with special guest, Mark Allen Cash

Join host, Kelly Hurd, around Johnny Cash's kitchen table with his nephew Mark Allen Cash and Little House's Grace Ingalls - Wendi Lou Lee - as the conversation gets real and the music is live! Many thanks to Brian and Sally Oxley, Mark and Shelbi Cash, and farm neighbor Wayne for the warm hospitality, the delicious lunch, and for allowing us to sit in the kitchen and make a little music and a little history! You just never know whom you might meet Along the Gravel Road - and this time we made some friends at Johnny Cash's Farm! Check out Mark Allen Cash's music on iTunes and we highly recommend a visit to Johnny Cash's Farm near Lyles, Tennessee in September 2024 when the cast of Little House will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary there! Find out more by clicking here. Thank you, Cindy Lynne Alba for the photos!

The Prairie Perspective with Sarah Carter of Little House on the Prairie - Actress, Pamela Roylance

The Prairie Perspective with Sarah Carter of Little House on the Prairie - Actress, Pamela Roylance

In the last episodes of Little House on the Prairie, John and Sarah Carter moved into the Little House where Charles and Caroline had raised their girls, but John and Sarah were raising boys - Jeb and Jason. Sarah Carter - Pamela Roylance - took time to visit with host, Kelly Hurd, about the road that led her to Little House and the journey following. Grab a tall glass of sweet tea and enjoy this episode of Along the Gravel Road - brought to you by Gravel Road Markets LLC, a premier event producer of Little House on the Prairie's 50th Anniversary events. Gravel Road Markets is known for professional, family-friendly events with television and film's most iconic cast members. GRM strives to give fans memorable opportunities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences sure to have you leaving with a smile. For more information and upcoming events: GravelRoadMarket.com

The Waltons on Along the Gravel Road

The Waltons on Along the Gravel Road

Join host, Kelly Hurd, and Gravel Road Markets LLC's Executive Event Producer, Jack Bishop, as the cast of The Waltons joins them around a table the night before Walton Fest in Waco, Texas. Listen in as the Walton kids plus a few surprise extras tell stories about the sage advice given to them by Grandpa Walton, what it was like to play opposite Michael Learned and Ralph Waite, as well as taking a look at how they might have written the script had the show continued. It's a heartfelt, epic moment you'll be sure to enjoy! Get ready for a visit with Mary Ellen, Erin, Ben, Cindy, Virginia, and Elizabeth Walton along with G.W. Haines, Drew, Bobby Bigelow, and Hobie Shanks!!

Hobie Shank of The Waltons - The Rest of the Story with Michael McGreevey

Hobie Shank of The Waltons - The Rest of the Story with Michael McGreevey

It was like turning back the clock to yesteryear as Along the Gravel Road host, Kelly Hurd, visited with Michael McGreevey - who not only played Hobie Shanks in The Braggart episode of The Waltons but also wrote several episodes! You just might be inspired to follow your dreams in this Along the Gravel Road podcast episode when you hear a bit of McGreevey’s story. He’s truly iconic and has left a timeless mark on the world - from Disney and beyond. And mothers - you might be blessed as well when you listen to him share about the influence of his mother on his life. It’s an interview with the multi-talented Michael McGreevey! Enjoy!

Karen Grassle aka Caroline Ingalls!

Karen Grassle aka Caroline Ingalls!

Little House on the Prairie's casting director, Susan McCray, shared her original podcast episodes of Getting to Know You with Gravel Road Markets LLC enabling us to bring you interviews with some of Little House's most beloved characters! In this episode, Susan interviews Karen Grassle, also known as Caroline Ingalls! Listen in as Karen tells of the very beginnings of her acting career, her Little House experience, and even about when she changed her name to Gabrielle Tree, thinking that name might get her further than Karen Grassle!

A Visit with the Prairie Man - Dean Butler aka Almanzo Wilder

A Visit with the Prairie Man - Dean Butler aka Almanzo Wilder

Dean Butler's (Almanzo Wilder in Little House on the Prairie) upcoming book, Prairie Man - My Little House Life and Beyond - is scheduled to be released in July of 2024. Dean took time to visit with Along the Gravel Road host, Kelly Hurd, in a phone interview about his first novel and the inspiration behind it. Dean's new book is being published by Kensington Publishing Corp. For information on all the upcoming Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Events check out: GravelRoadMarket.com!

A Visit with Half Pint - Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary

A Visit with Half Pint - Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary

In honor of Little House on the Prairie's 50th Anniversary, former Little House Casting Director, Susan McCray, shared her "Getting to Know You" recording from a few years back with none other than Melissa Gilbert! Listen in a Half Pint tells the story of finding out she got the part of Laura Ingalls, shares her meaningful moments along the journey, and reflects on filming the last episode of Little House on the Prairie. Enjoy a moment with America's Sweetheart - Melissa Gilbert!

When Elizabeth Walton Calls...

When Elizabeth Walton Calls...

Giving you a peek into the back side of life Along the Gravel Road with some of television's iconic personalities from yesteryear! Join host Kelly Hurd and climb into her car with her in this bonus snippet episode the day Elizabeth Walton - Kami Cotler - calls her. Be looking for the Winter issue of the Along the Gravel Road online magazine for an article featuring Kami and her time on the set of The Waltons!

Jim Bob Walton - A Candid Interview with David Harper

Jim Bob Walton - A Candid Interview with David Harper

Almost as if we were on the front porch of the Walton's home on Walton's Mountain, Jim Bob Walton - David Harper - took time to look back and give his perspective quite candidly to host, Kelly Hurd, about what it was like to be a part of one of television's most beloved families - The Waltons! If you would like to meet David, Gravel Road Markets LLC has a fan event coming up that you won't want to miss! Click here to learn more. Hope to see you soon - somewhere Along the Gravel Road!

Looking Down the Gravel Road with Jack Bishop and the gals from Walnut Grove

Looking Down the Gravel Road with Jack Bishop and the gals from Walnut Grove

Pull up a barstool around the kitchen counter and listen in as Little House on the Prairie's Sarah Carter (Pamela Roylance), Miss Beadle (Charlotte Stewart), Grace Ingalls (Wendi Lou Lee), Sylvia Webb (Olivia Barash), and Baby Rose Wilder (Jennifer Donati) join Gravel Road Markets' Executive Event Producer, Mr. Jack Bishop, along with Along the Gravel Road host, Kelly Hurd, as they take a look at the BIG 50th Anniversary Little House on the Prairie events coming up in 2024!

The Mr. Edwards Factor with Victor and Tracy French

The Mr. Edwards Factor with Victor and Tracy French

Come on over to the home of Little House on the Prairie's Mr. Edwards (Victor French) for an inside look at the man behind Ol' Dan Tucker from the perspective of his two children, Victor and Tracy French, as they visit with our host, Kelly Hurd, and hear of the difference Michael Landon made by casting French as a "good guy!" From the dad playing pranks on his and making chili in the kitchen, to the actor on the set, you'll enjoy listening in as Victor and Tracy reminisce about their dad! Many thanks to Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas for sponsoring this episode of Along the Gravel Road! Also, be on the lookout for a BONUS episode with Victor and Tracy coming soon! For all the info on upcoming events where you can meet original cast members of television's finest hour, check us out online at GravelRoadMarket.com (Note: The episode was recorded via phone with Victor and Tracy which contributes to the sound quality variances.)

Simply Susan - Part 2

Simply Susan - Part 2

Casting Director for Little House on the Prairie and close friend of Michael Landon, Susan McCray, joins host, Kelly Hurd, to share memories of Melissa Gilbert, Alison Arngrim, Victor French, and yes - Michael Landon! PLUS, they also visit about cowboy legend and Pawhuska, Oklahoma native - actor Ben Johnson! Enjoy! For upcoming Little House on the Prairie events - click here. For more on Susan McCray, check out her website.