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“Nellie Oleson” of NBC’s Little House on the Prairie, Alison Arngrim, Appears on Cole & Noble.

January 21, 2011 by

[HTML1] Alison Arngrim is best known as one of television’s most memorable and chilling characters — the devious Nellie Oleson in one of history’s most beloved family TV series…Little House on the Prairie! Millions loved the sensitivity, the artistry and insight that Michael Landon brought to his characters…and millions also marveled as they learned to love to hate that scheming, lying, manipulative, selfish brat named Nellie Oleson!

This is a paradox, folks! An irony that only happens under true greatness…and sometimes under true tragedy as well. Alison has a new book out—Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated published by Harper Collins. In her book, this longtime stand-up comic, recounts her most cherished and often hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the Little House set, and her experiences growing up in an eccentric Hollywood family too.

Alison bravely discloses what it’s like to survive incest and abuse at home…and how becoming America’s #1 bitch, saved her life. In Alison’s words — “When I played Nellie Oleson, she allowed me to scream, to howl, to throw things, to pour out all my pain and rage over and over again in a safe place. Nellie taught me that I could be angry, and the world would not open up and swallow me.” There are lessons to be learned here, and they’re talked about in this exclusive Al Cole interview!

Talked about is how Alison’s one-woman show Confessions of a Prairie Bitch has become a worldwide phenomenon. How the loss of her “Little House” husband and best friend Steve Tracy, who died of AIDS, inspired her second career in social and political activism. Alison also focuses on the issue of child abuse, and lobbies with the group PROTECT.

Talked about is that little girl that Alison so brilliantly weaved into our consciences, as the scheming and selfishness that we wanted to protect both ourselves and our loved-ones from…and how we so very, very much grew to love that wonderful learning, protective process!

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About Al Cole

Al Cole, “Mr. Romance,” has lived some life, and has paid some dues. Al, an African-American man(don’t let the blue eyes fool ya!), is the product of a very loving, very special, romantic mother and father. From the earliest age Al related to that generous, loving, romantic spirit that was nurtured in him.

Al has also seen oppression. Oppression can sometimes breed sensitivity and empathy. This aspect of living has caused Al to relate to women even more sensitively and empathetically. A sensitivity and empathy that Al calls “Romance.” Creativity rounds out the character. Al is a born and professional entertainer. Through Al’s singing and songwriting, his CBS Radio broadcasting, and through the depth of his voice, Al has learned many ways to deliver his “Romance” message—seriously, comically, sensually and spiritually. He has carried the Romantic word out to women…and to men too. And in the carrying of that message, Al has found that women and men from all backgrounds have often asked for his advice and guidance concerning their familial and romantic relationships.

Al has been particularly blessed to have women confide some of their deepest personal and relationship secrets to him. These “secrets” coupled with his own experiences and intuitions have combined in his offering both women and men some of the most powerful, enlightening, and mind-challenging guidance that they say they have ever received.

Al has been told over and over again by his fans, fans who affectionately call themselves “Al Cole-holics”, that his reflections, as well as his romantic words, could fill a book. The reflections, the romance, and the “secrets” have now been revealed in Al’s new book Romance for Women…& For All Mankind!

Al is also the Host of Al Cole: People of Distinction on WomensRadio. Al Cole: PEOPLE Of DISTINCTION is a unique show giving distinctive public figures the chance to talk not only about their great public accomplishments, but also notable aspects of themselves as individuals...what motivates them to create the things they do, their special goals and interests, their insights into life itself!