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“I've had the privilege of knowing Dean Butler from the
perspective of a television viewer, business colleague, and friend.
This story could only have been written by Dean. It's a clear understanding of
life in front of and as an executive behind the camera. If you
love Little House on the Prairie and you want to understand the
business of entertainment, sports, and more importantly, living a full
life, with his wife Katherine, Dean's book is one you will enjoy.”
–Kathy
Ireland
An iconic and heartwarming television show, Little House on
the Prairie—and its cast—remains beloved by millions. Dean
Butler considers the role Almanzo to be one of the greatest gifts of his
life, and now, he’s ready to tell the story of his Prairie.
PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life & Beyond (on sale June 25, 2024; HC,
$28.00) by Dean Butler shares the behind- the-scenes of Little House
on the Prairie on a heartfelt journey of “good luck, good television,
and the very good— if gloriously imperfect—people who made it so.”
Cast as Almanzo, Laura Ingalls’ starring love interest,
Butler captured the enduring affection of fans and co-stars
alike. With a foreword from Melissa Gilbert (Laura) and
Alison Arngrim (Nellie), this uplifting memoir follows
Butler’s journey from childhood to the Prairie and beyond.
Cast at twenty-two years old, Butler had no idea of the lasting impact
being cast in Little House on the Prairie would have on him.
Having previously starred in Judy Blume’s Forever with Stephanie
Zimbalist, Butler was fresh- faced and nai¨ve to Hollywood, eager to
make his mark. He found his home in the Prairie and embraced his
fellow cast members as family. Butler’s passion for honest-to-goodness
entertainment began in the Prairie and followed him throughout his
rich career of acting, producing, and directing.
PRAIRIE MAN Details and Topics:
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Butler’s well-behaved childhood, struggles with bullying, and complicated
relationship with his father, all connected to his deep passion for
acting;
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The impact his first love, Tracy, had on how he approached his on-screen
relationships;
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The launching of Butler’s career with his first major role as Michael Wagner
in Forever;
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Being cast as Almanzo in Little House on the Prairie and his
experiences getting to know his fellow cast members, including Michael
Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Alison Arngrim, Karen Grassle, Katherine
MacGregor, and more;
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Butler’s ancestral connections and parallels to the character Almanzo;
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The respectful relationship between Dean Butler and Melissa Gilbert and how
they navigated their iconic on-screen kiss (Melissa Gilbert’s first
real-life kiss!);
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Michael Landon’s life and how he worked with Butler both on- and off-set;
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Butler’s experience as Moondoggie in The New Gidget and Hank
in Buffy the Vampire Slayer;
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The love story of Butler and his wife, Katherine;
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Butler’s foray into Broadway, in Into the Woods and West Side
Story;
- Butler’s journey as a producer and director, most notably
for NBC Golf’s Feherty;
- And much, much more...
Dean Butler invites readers on a heartwarming journey of entertainment, love,
and life. Told with the characteristic candor and wholesome charm that
reflects the beloved characters he’s played, PRAIRIE MAN is sure to
delight fans of Little House on the Prairie.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dean
Butler is an actor, producer, and director best known for his role as
Almanzo Wilder in Little House on the Prairie, based on the
beloved Little House book series written by Laura Ingalls
Wilder. He was a producer for NBC Golf’s
Emmy-nominated series Feherty for over ten seasons. Dean lives
in California with his family.
Visit him at https://deanbutler.com/ or
@officialdeanbutler on Instagram.
PRAIRIE MAN
By Dean Butler
On Sale: June 25, 2024
Hardcover, $28.00 ($37.99 CAN)
288 pages, 16-page photo insert 978-0-8065-4329-1
Biography / Entertainment & Performing Arts
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