Dean Butler, "Almanzo Wilder" Little House on the Prairie, Behind the Scenes, Interview

Dean Butler, "Almanzo Wilder" from Little house on the Prairie joins John for a behind the scenes interview! Dean talks about the first kiss he had with Melissa Gilbert and the chaos happening around them at the time on set. Dean chats about meeting Michael Landon for the first time, the incredible fans of Little House on the Prairie, his deep passion for Almanzo's character and carrying on the legacy. Dean and John have a blast talking about Dean's career after Little House including the Little House on the Prairie documentaries and working with William Schallert on "Gidget." This is a fun interview! Appreciate it Dean!!

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:17 The first kiss with Melissa Gilbert - chaos
00:08:45 Dean's favorite Little House on the Prairie sceness
00:12:46 Dean really wasn't familiar with Little House on the Prairie
00:13:31 Dean's agent tells him he will do Little House on the Prairie!
00:15:07 Dean's auditions for Little House on the Prairie and meeting Michael Landon
00:24:44 Michael Landon as a director and his influence on Dean
00:29:23 Dean's at times difficult relationship with Melissa Gilbert
00:34:15 Dean is caught between the child and adult actors on the show
00:36:56 Dean and Lucy Flippin
00:39:50 Dean wrangles the cast for DVD and documentaries
00:49:12 Gidget Show as MoonDoggie and humor of William Schallert
00:51:42 Working with Angela Landsbury on "Murder She Wrote"
00:55:08 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
00:58:41 Dean has a message for the Little House on the Prairie fans fans