Since the covers for the Walnut Steamy romance novel series were a bit buried in the last recap, I thought I’d share them in a separate post. Once again, apologies to Elaine Duillo, Max Ginsburg and Robert McGinnis, and a very special thank-you to Gardenia Sky and her wonderful illustrator Lars Wilkie for allowing usContinue reading “EXTRA: Walnut Steamy”
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The Family Tree
Pin a Heart-Shaped Apron to Your Boobs, You’re Sure to Get a Husband; or Walnut Steamy? (a recap by Will Kaiser) Title: The Family Tree Airdate: October 1, 1979 Written by Vincent R. Gutierrez Directed by William F. Claxton SUMMARY IN A NUTSHELL: When his biological father surfaces, Albert devises a twisted strategy to getContinue reading “The Family Tree”
EXTRA: The 1979 Walnut Groovy Awards
Well, it’s that time of year again, when I trudge down to our basement and try to find some memorabilia from the Walnut Groovy Awards. (You may recall the WGA was a ceremony held annually at the Thunderbird Minneapolis Hotel that recognized Little House’s best – and not-so-best – episodes, performances, music, memorable moments, andContinue reading “EXTRA: The 1979 Walnut Groovy Awards”
Mortal Mission
Much Ado About Mutton; or Selling Poison Meat to Blind Orphans? What Kind of Show Is This? (a recap by Will Kaiser – Menz Weekend edition) Title: Mortal Mission Airdate: March 12, 1979 Written by John T. Dugan Directed by William F. Claxton SUMMARY IN A NUTSHELL: Half the town nearly dies of anthrax, andContinue reading “Mortal Mission”
The Enchanted Cottage
Always Look On the Bright Side of Life; or Stupid Mary Rides Again (a recap by Will Kaiser) Title: The Enchanted Cottage Airdate: February 26, 1979 Written by Don Balluck Directed by William F. Claxton SUMMARY IN A NUTSHELL: Mary can see again! Actually, no she can’t. In other business, Michael Landon’s infatuation with theContinue reading “The Enchanted Cottage”
EXTRA: Breaking! Netflix Little House on the Prairie Cast
No doubt you have all heard by now about the reboot Little House on the Prairie series ordered by Netflix. The announcement got a lot of press coverage last week (as did Melissa Gilbert’s smackdown of Megyn Kelly for her ignorance of the original program). But one thing absent from the articles was any mentionContinue reading “EXTRA: Breaking! Netflix Little House on the Prairie Cast”
The Sound of Children
What Could Go Wrong?; or Notice It’s Not “The SIGHT of Children” (a recap by Will Kaiser) Title: The Sound of Children Airdate: February 5, 1979 Written by Carole and Michael Raschella Directed by William F. Claxton SUMMARY IN A NUTSHELL: Depressing One Alert. Mary and Adam experience the first tragedy in their attempts toContinue reading “The Sound of Children”
“Dance With Me”
Oh Noes!!; or Pa’s Chest is the Perfect Roast-Chicken Color (a recap by Will Kaiser) Title: “Dance With Me” [sic] Airdate: January 22, 1979 Written by Paul Wolff Directed by Michael Landon SUMMARY IN A NUTSHELL: Toby Noe is captured and extradited to Walnut Grove, where he falls in love. RECAP: No time for aContinue reading ““Dance With Me””
EXTRA: Happy Holidays!
Hello, dearest readers. St. Nicholas has brought me a new computer, and as I’m still learning its ins and outs and whatnot, there may be a longer gap between recaps this time. Rest assured, my “artworks” will remain as amateurish as ever when we return from this brief hiatus. (Perhaps more so!) In the meantime,Continue reading “EXTRA: Happy Holidays!”
Blind Man’s Bluff
Bad Acrobat-itude; or If You Don’t Like That Ending, Blame God (a recap by Will Kaiser) Title: Blind Man’s Bluff Airdate: January 15, 1979 Written by Arthur Heinemann Directed by William F. Claxton SUMMARY IN A NUTSHELL: You may experience déjà vu as the show reimagines a previous episode. See if you can guess which one.Continue reading “Blind Man’s Bluff”