Episodes

  • Look Out Nellie Oleson!
    Jul 22 2024

    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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    37 mins
  • He Was My Best Friend
    Jul 12 2024

    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

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    1 hr
  • Nellie Oleson Tells It Like It Is
    Jul 9 2024

    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!

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    53 mins
  • The Carter Family Reunion
    Jul 9 2024

    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!

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    41 mins
  • "More Than Just the Prairie" with Jennifer Donati
    May 31 2024

    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)

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    35 mins
  • You Be Honest - And I'll Be Frank with Dean Butler - Almanzo Wilder
    Apr 12 2024

    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!

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    28 mins
  • Lorenzo Lamas is on the Phone!!!
    Apr 10 2024

    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

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    32 mins
  • Peddlin' Pork Along the Gravel Road
    Apr 9 2024

    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)

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    6 mins