Dean Butler's LD site & blog (new info 11/29/07)

Hello all,

Dean has let us know that he has launched an official website for Peak Moore Enterprises' Legacy Documentaries. Dean founded Peak Moore Enterprises, Inc. in 1981 and as his site says, the Legacy Documentaries brand was created 15 years later to focus on "capturing life's defining moments."

He also lauched a Little House on the Prairie blog. The link can be found under the Little House section of his website. The blog keeps us up to date on what he's working on, which includes a mention of his upcoming trip to Malone, NY (where Almanzo grew up) and a new reality series about National Championship Air Races.

I promised Dean we would spread the word, so go to http://www.legacydocumentaries.com/ to check it all out.

Cheryl

Man I guess this means we can't keep him all to ourselves then hey Diva?? What a thrill to read his post at Divaland and thanking us for proding him to do this. I guess he loves us... :woohooo:

I've been there numerous times already...

Waw! I loved Dean Butler's blog! I think he is proud of having potrayed Almanzo, since he is going to Malone and is so involved in all "Almanzo's lore" activites it could be.

Go on, Dean! You'll be known as Almanzo Wilder for ever and ever! :woohooo:

Vanesa.

I think you're right Vanesa. When I asked Dean if he had a favorite role outside of Almanzo, he said that playing Almanzo was the highlight of his career. He seems to have many fond memories of his time on LHOP.

Awesome news Cheryl. Deans site looks great.

Hey Resputia, How YOU doing?!

Carol wrote:

Hey Resputia, How YOU doing?!

..... I love that movie....very funny. Eddie was awesome

I´m really impressed with how much Dean does for the Little House fans... Keep up the good work, Dean

I read that he was very touched by his character in "Little House" and wanted to know more info about him...It's simillar that what hapened to Alison Arngrim who wanted to know how "Nellie" really was.

Vanesa.

Dean did a great tribute to Kent McCray this week at his blog and also mention his upcoming interview with Homesteader. This guy sure is commited to keep Laura's legacy alive. Check it out here: http://legacydocumentaries.com/blog/

Not only his review is very well written, but Dean put feelins in it. You are able to feel that he is really involved in the will of have Laura's Legacy living for ever. And what Susan Hume is doing is awesome too. What a nice thing Dean is really interested in the HISTORICAL person he portrayed at the screen.

Vanesa.

Dean has posted about a new project at his blog and would like the input of fans. Here is part of what he wrote:

"I’m considering a new project and I’d really like your involvment. If you are so inclined take a few moments and tell me how old you were and what was happening in your lives when you discovered Little House on the Prairie and what was it about your life experiences and aspirations that bonded you to our program."

You can go out to http://legacydocumentaries.com/blog/ and leave your comments.

Cheryl

Thank you for keeping us updated about Dean Butler's site, Cheryl. I'll go there to let my contribution.

Vanesa.

Dean is looking for comments on the trailer he put up on YouTube of the
Almanzo Wilder: Life Before Laura documentary. I watched it and it's
awesome!

Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3XbX6qBIEc and you can
leave comments on Dean's blog.

That looks like a great documentary. I wonder if it was hard for Dean to say Al-MAN-zo instead of Al-MON-zo.

I left a comment on youtube. Looks great!

Beckie

Lori wrote:

That looks like a great documentary. I wonder if it was hard for Dean to say Al-MAN-zo instead of Al-MON-zo.

I still wonder why they changed it...unless they didn't know how to pronounce it either. LOL!

Dean added me as a friend on Youtube and he replied to my comment on his video! He is a sweetheart.

Beckie

bethandmanly wrote:

Lori wrote:

That looks like a great documentary. I wonder if it was hard for Dean to say Al-MAN-zo instead of Al-MON-zo.

I still wonder why they changed it...unless they didn't know how to pronounce it either. LOL!

Well, I suppose since the documentary is about the real Almanzo, they had to pronouce it correctly. Al-MAN-zo is the correct way, although it will always be Al-MON-zo to me because of the show.

I have a hard time trying to imagine Laura calling him Al-MAN-zo on the show.

If you ever get to go to Rocky Ridge Farm, you will hear the real Laura call him Al-MAN-zo. It was a surprise to me because of the way it was pronounced on the show.

I have the tape where Laura herself calls her husband "Al-MAN-zo", and not "Al-MON-zo". I didn't realize that it sounded "Almonzo" in the TV show, since the Mexicans translaters said his name "Almanzo", as Laura pronounced it... :think:

Vanesa.

Listen to Laura say it and you will know it is Al-MAN-zo, not Al-MON-zo...

Laura Ingalls Wilder Interview

Well never mind......here is what is posted there.....



Sorry! Recording of laura Ingalls is shut down.

To purchase a copy of your own please go to:

Darlys Wynn

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum



3068 Highway A

Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Highway

Mansfield, MO 65704

Phone (417) 924-3626

Fax (417) 924-8580

Toll-free 1-877-924-7126

Be sure to visit us online at www.lauraingallswilderhome.com



Rocky Ridge Farm...where the "Little House" books were written