26 - Karen Grassle: Little House’s Ma on Bright Lights, Prairie Dust

The Tony Howell Podcast

On this episode of Conversations with Changemakers, we speak with Karen Grassle. Known around the world for her iconic portrayal of “Ma” on Little House on the Prairie, her new memoir, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust is now available.

During her 8 seasons on Little House, she co-created the TV movie Battered and advocated for women’s issues. Karen continues to work in major roles, including standing by on Broadway for Mary Tyler Moore and Lynn Redgrave. Her most recent film, Not to Forget, is now streaming — a lighthearted family movie surrounding the issue of dementia.

Listen to this conversation to discover:

• Why the artist has always been an advocate for social change.
• Craft and business advice for the art of writing and on-camera acting.
• The impact of telling your own story; truly sharing the human experience.

Click here to access bonus resources from this episode.

Connect with Karen Grassle:

• Website
• Bright Lights, Prairie Dust
• Not to Forget
• Story Time with Karen
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

Connect with Tony Howell:

• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Facebook

Episode Credits:

• Art by Tony Howell + Gertrude Pillena
• Editing by Unapologetic Amplified
• Hosting by Broadway Podcast Network

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