Little House star Matthew Labyorteaux’s wild fan encounter at Renaissance fair revealed by brother Patrick.
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Matthew Labyorteaux’s Wild Fan Encounter
Remember those awkward teen years? Now imagine living them as a TV star!
Matthew Labyorteaux’s Renaissance fair adventure turned chaotic when fans spotted their favorite “Little House” heartthrob.
His brother Patrick recently spilled all the juicy details about that crazy day.
Brothers on the Prairie
The Labyorteaux brothers weren’t just any teens in the 70s.
They were household names playing Albert Ingalls and Andy Garvey on everyone’s favorite family drama.
Their on-screen chemistry wasn’t just acting – these real-life brothers shared both the spotlight and plenty of off-camera adventures.
Renaissance Fair Mischief
Patrick and his buddy Al were feeling pretty cool heading to the Paramount Ranch fair.
Poor Matthew got dragged along, with Al teasing him by calling him “Albert.”
The older boys had their sights set on the Kissing Bridge while Matthew just wanted some tasty Renaissance grub.
Turkey Leg Troubles
“Girls don’t like guys eating turkey legs,” Patrick joked, watching his little brother munch away.
Little did he know that turkey leg would soon become part of teen TV history!
Matthew wasn’t trying to impress anyone – he was just hungry and happy to avoid the whole kissing scene.
Fan Frenzy Erupts!
“Albert down! Albert down!” The panicked shout came when fans recognized Matthew.
Suddenly, the younger Labyorteaux found himself surrounded by eager girls wanting to kiss their TV crush.
There he stood, turkey leg in hand, completely overwhelmed by the swarm of adoring fans.
Rescue Mission
The brothers sprang into action like a “military squad” to save Matthew. “No man left behind, and no turkey leg left behind!”
Patrick laughed. While Patrick focused on rescuing his brother, sneaky Al tried scoring some kisses during the chaos – talk about opportunistic!
Brotherly Bonds
What’s hilarious now was “a nightmare” then for young Matthew.
While Patrick tells the story with a chuckle today, it shows the wild reality of child stardom.
The brothers’ shared experiences, from TV sets to fan frenzies, created unbreakable bonds that still shine through in Patrick’s storytelling.
Prairie Legacy Lives On
These behind-the-scenes stories remind us why “Little House” remains beloved decades later.
With Netflix now rebooting the series, new generations will discover the Ingalls family.
Meanwhile, the original cast, including the Labyorteaux brothers, continue sharing their unique perspective on growing up Prairie-style.