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June 17, 2024 59 mins

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the hit television series, “Little House on the Prairie”, which was based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic books. The series ran from 1974 to 1983.

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with actor and author, Dean Butler, who played the role of Almanzo Wilder, the husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder in the series.

Dean will talk about his soon to be released book, “Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond” and will be sharing stories about his experiences on the show and what it was like working alongside talented actors such as Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and Victor French.

Dean will also share his thoughts about the important, timeless, messages contained within the show’s storylines which continue to draw audiences to this day.

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LHOTP 50th Anniversary Tour info:

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To purchase "Prairie Man": https://www.amazon.com/s?k=prairie+man+dean+butler&crid=OUZKDQ4SWH7F&sprefix=Prairie+man%2Caps%2C77&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_11

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