In a recent podcast interview, Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie, shared his thoughts on the moment he felt the show “jumped the shark,” citing a season 9 episode featuring an orangutan as a pivotal moment.
Background on Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie, which aired from 1974 to 1983, was a beloved television series based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The show followed the Ingalls family as they navigated life on the American frontier.
The ‘Jumped the Shark’ Moment
Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder on the show, recently spoke about his least favorite episode, Season 9, Episode 20, titled “For the Love of Blanche.” In this episode, Isaiah Edwards (played by Victor French) promises a dying traveler that he would care for his baby, only to discover that the “baby” is actually an orangutan named Blanche.
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Victor French as Isaiah Edwards with Strawberry the Monkey as Blanche
Butler expressed his confusion about the episode, stating, “We jumped this huge shark with this orangutan. It’s like, ‘Where does this come from?’ And of course, Mr. Edwards adopts the orangutan.” He also noted that the orangutan was never seen again in the series, making the storyline even more perplexing.
Fan Reception and Legacy
Despite the questionable storyline, Little House on the Prairie remains a beloved series, with many fans still cherishing the memories of watching the show. Butler has shared that fans often approach him to express their admiration for the series and its impact on their lives.
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