Hello Backstory fans! In this great episode we welcome actress, author, and stand up comedian, Alison Arngrim, who played the somewhat mean spirited and snobbish "Nellie Oleson" on the popular tv show "Little House on the Prairie". Alison chats with us about her time on the show of course, and what it was like to play a character that people loved to hate. She wrote a book about the subject, "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" which was a New York Times Best Seller. Her one woman show of the same name has been performed around the US and Europe. She has also performed in plays, and has appeared in many movies over the years, and is a frequent guest on various tv shows often. Alison also talks about her deep roots in activism, having been involved in AIDS education and awareness, as well as child abuse prevention for many years. While the common perception of the character of "Nellie" is that of a mean girl, Alison is exactly the opposite. Her caring personality, her humor, and her willingness to talk about everything with openness and passion is proof of this. We hope you enjoy this chance to get to know Alison, and we know you will find this interview as enjoyable as we did.
Bright Lights and Prairie Dust with Karen Grassle
Hitchhiking Tales: Jeff Rasley
Easter and the Return of Rick Cosnett
Lots of Updates and Plans
Shell Games
18 Wheels
Still Got It
Valentine's Month: Tamra Hayden
Valentine's Month: Tess and Bobby
Valentine's Month: John and Robin Berry
Valentine's Month: Masyn and Nathaniel
"Anthems": Artimus Pyle
Merry Christmas Eve!
Rockin Around With Will
Playing the Villian
Lacy J Dalton and Carl the Christmas Dog
Betting on Savannah
2nd Annual Black Friday Shopping Guide
Random Questions Revisited
Unity Allies: Chase Carson
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