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Book

Prairie man : my Little House life & beyond

Call Number

  • 921 B9854 (CEN)

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Edition

First Citadel hardcover edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Citidel Press ; Kensington Publishing Corp., 2024.

Physical Description

xviii, 268 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Summary

"An illuminating, insider's journey through the world of Little House on the Prairie and beyond, from Dean Butler, who starred as Almanzo Wilder, the man Laura 'Half Pint' Ingalls married on the iconic show still beloved by millions of fans as it reaches its 50th anniversary. With wit and candor, Butler recounts his passage through the Prairie, sharing stories and anecdotes of the remarkable cast who were his on-screen family. But that was merely the beginning of a diverse career that includes Broadway runs and roles on two other classic shows--Moondoggie in 'The New Gidget' and Buffy's ne'er-do-well father, Hank, in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Coming of age during a golden era of entertainment, Butler has evolved along with it, and today enjoys success and fulfillment as a director and producer while remaining deeply loyal to Little House." -- Page [2] of cover.

Contents

  • Foreword
  • Prairie Man begins
  • 'I come of sturdy stock'
  • Desperately seeking superlatives
  • Growing up
  • Coming into the light
  • Turning pro
  • Forever
  • Wide-eyed in Los Angeles
  • My journey to a land of long ago
  • That kiss
  • 'Home is the nicest word there is'
  • From Manly to Moondoggie
  • Broadway
  • My season of struggle
  • Feherty
  • Number 1 in the envelope
  • Little House battles, Little House legacy
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments.

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