Cast members all said that there has been an incredible resurgence of interest in their show since the start of the pandemic.
According to the author, they offered wonderful thoughts and recollections for the book. The “Little House” cast allowed Murphy to interview them via phone, email, FaceTime, and Cameo. As I wrote down those ideas, I wondered if others around the country and world might be interested in this, too.” I found myself taking note of many positive thoughts and messages from the show that I might be able to apply to my own family. Having grown up watching and loving ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ I looked to find comfort in it during that time of isolation. “I wrote it during the COVID lockdown of 2020, a time when people were all reaching for the things that brought them joy. “This book has been an extremely special project for me,” Murphy explained. Earlier this month, Murphy and her husband Jack hosted a “Bonnets, Boots, Bubbly, and Beer” charity event at their home, raising $967. In September, Murphy took the PANCAN Push-Up Challenge and did 600 push-ups, raising $250. Murphy has been gearing up for the unique event, by personally raising money for PANCAN, in honor of Michael Landon. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on Oct. “Jay Rosensweig, owner of SocialEvents123, will join me in hosting this virtual ‘Little House’ cast reunion.” “Members of the ‘Little House’ cast were enthusiastic about the project, sending supportive, wonderful contributions,” Murphy stated. Participants will discuss Murphy’s book hear thoughts and memories from the members of the cast engage in “Little House” trivia with the viewers and have a small auction of “Little House” items. The event will bring fans together to socialize, have fun, and be a part of the virtual “Little House on the Prairie” cast reunion. The Delaware County resident previously published three other books: “The Muddy Foot Prince” (2015, Curly Q Press) “Bear Hugs & Sock Bugs: A Collection of Wacky and Wonderful Poems for Kids” (2016, Curly Q Press) and “Motherhood: Insert Humor Here: The Infant & Toddler Years” (2020, Kindle Direct Publishing).īecause the release of her new book coincided with the anniversary of Landon’s death, Murphy decided to host a virtual event with the show’s cast to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) and raise money for pancreatic cancer research, 3 p.m. She eventually had two more children and launched her career as a writer. She began her career as an elementary school teacher, teaching fourth grade on Long Island, before moving back to Pennsylvania, where she taught third grade at Media Elementary School in Media.Īfter she married and had her first child, Murphy decided to be a stay-at-home mom. After attending Villanova University, where she studied Liberal Arts and Sociology, Murphy returned to her home state and got a Master’s Degree from Hofstra University. Murphy grew up on Long Island in New York. Some of the topics touched on include staying positive, instilling courage in kids, addressing racism and prejudice, dealing with bullying, being both honest and disciplined, and having a selfless concern for others. In her new book Murphy comprised a collection of episode segments and cast reflections to honor Landon and emphasize the timeless values and uplifting messages in the hit television series. Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s series of “Little House” books, the drama series revolved around the 1870s adventures of the Ingalls family who owned a farm in Walnut Grove, Minn. Even in today’s world, the lessons of television’s iconic “Little House on the Prairie” are still relevant and embraced by audiences worldwide. Bear Manor Media published “Walnut Grove Hits Home: Prairie Values for the Modern Family” this past summer, just days before the 30th anniversary of Landon’s death.Īccording to Murphy, the nostalgic 224-page book for adults and families takes readers back to a simpler time when being with family was the best feeling in the world. Landon, the show’s lead actor, writer, director and producer, died from pancreatic cancer in 1991.
“’Walnut Grove Hits Home: Prairie Values for the Modern Family’ was written to honor the life and work of the legendary Michael Landon.”
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“When I found myself watching reruns of my favorite childhood TV show, ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ the author in me decided to write a book about the uplifting, positive messages and lessons taught by this iconic series,” sakid Murphy. During the COVID lockdown, one of those fans, Alicia Hogan Murphy of Bethel, got hooked into reruns of the legendary show. After a ten-year run, the show went off the air in 1984, leaving a huge fan base behind.
BETHEL - It’s been almost half of a century since the beloved TV series “Little House on the Prairie” debuted on NBC in 1974.
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