Dean Butler, famously known as Almanzo Wilder from Little House on the Prairie, opens up about his new memoir, "Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond." He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic show, reflects on its lasting legacy, and discusses his experiences on other classic TV series like The Love Boat and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Hear about the 50th-anniversary celebration of Little House and Butler’s unique perspective on Hollywood, then and now. Show Highlights: Reflecting on Little House on the Prairie: Dean shares stories from behind the scenes and how the show’s legacy continues to impact audiences decades later. A Journey Through Hollywood: We explore Dean’s experiences on other classic TV shows like The Love Boat, The New Gidget, and his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 50th Anniversary Celebration: Dean talks about organizing the massive 50th anniversary event for Little House on the Prairie, where thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the beloved series. Memoir Insights: Hear why Dean chose to write "Prairie Man" and what he hopes readers will take away from his candid recollections. Humorous Anecdotes: Don’t miss Dean’s funny stories, including his surprising experience with Michigan’s famous Frankenmuth fudge! Whether you’re a longtime fan of Dean Butler or just discovering his work, this episode is packed with nostalgia, humor, and inspiration.   You're going to love my conversation with Dean Butler Buy Dean's Book: Prairie Man IMDB Dean's website Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter   Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show   Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee (support the show) TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.