“The Elephant In the Room"

Today’s episode addresses the Elephant in the Room: The recent scandals involving Jack Bishop and his Gravel Road Market events. Dean, Alison, and Pamela felt it necessary to address this out of respect for the fans and everyone involved who have been affected. We discuss the history with Jack Bishop, the status of Little House fan events, the recent happenings involving Jack Bishop’s Gravel Road Market and what were supposed to be cancelled events. Sadly, the cast has had to address further grievances, with more public awareness including an article in People Magazine and a piece on NBC News’s Connecticut affiliate (both linked in the show notes below). After the shocking mishandling of the Connecticut and Lancaster events, we discuss the impact, the aftermath, how the amazing fans have galvanized, and the hopes for what’s ahead in the Little House events universe (it’s gonna be GREAT!). On a lighter note, check out our feature in Buzzfeed! Alison and Dean were featured this week in a great interview, which also featured the Podcast! (Link below) And how else to end the episode but answer some of YOUR listener questions?!
THEN Join us on Patreon, where we get loose and talk about… oh… anything! Pamela discusses her recent experience in a developmental workshop of a new musical in NYC and her upcoming show “Twisted Christmas”, premiering at Green Room 42 in NYC on December 3,5 and 6th. Alison is coming to us from Paris, where she’s doing tons of shows before she heads to Ireland to do speaking engagements! And Dean is giving us hints at possible UK/European/Japan Little House events… (What?! Yeah!!!)
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Little House on the Prairie's Melissa Gilbert Blasts 50th Anniversary Events: 'Waking Nightmare' (Exclusive)https://people.com/little-house-on-the-prairie-melissa-gilbert-speaks-out-50th-anniversary-events-exclusive-8722293 NBC CT RESPONDS Fans of ‘Little House on Prairie' detail ‘disastrous' 50th anniversary event in CT NBC NEWS-CONNECTICUT-FANS RESPOND Little House on the Prairie Cast Blasts Fired Event Organizer Who Continued to Market Cancelled Fan Events https://tvline.com/news/little-house-on-the-prairie-50th-anniversary-events-cancelled-1235345445/
BUZZFEED ARTICLE FEATURING DEAN, ALISON AND THE PODCAST: https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/alison-arngrim-dean-butler-interview
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