Read "Dear Alfalfa" messages

"Dear Alfalfa" is an opportunity for Alfalfa's legions of fans to send him personalized messages about what he has meant to them over the years.

You may want to thank him for giving us so many laughs. You might tell him about a favorite episode, a favorite scene, or one of his singing performances that you particularly enjoyed.

You can send us your "Dear Alfalfa" submissions in one of three methods:

1. Email (text message)
Type your "Dear Alfalfa" message directly in the body of an email

2. Word document
Attach to an email message

To send email messages in either of the above formats, click the email link below:

tdludwig@earthlink.net

3. Regular mail
Or, you can do things the traditional way, and send us your "Dear Alfalfa" message by using pen and paper. Only don't give it to Buckwheat to deliver, because he'll put it under his hat and forget to give it to us. Instead, mail it to:

4alfalfa.com
c/o Tom Ludwig
8450 Boulevard East, Apt. 4A
North Bergen, NJ 07047

Regardless of how you send us your message, please accept our friendly reminder that this is a "family" website and we will not consider messages that do not conform to this simple requirement. Also, 4alfalfa.com reserves the right to edit any message received (although we will make every effort to publish your message "as is").

Please make sure to indicate how you want your name attributed for publication (full name, initials) and whether you want your city and state included. We will also include your email address if desired. If this information is not specified, we will use the ID that you provide in your message.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Another favorite is the scene where you and Spanky are babysitting Spanky's sister. You're trying your best to put her to sleep so that you can go play football, and everything that can go wrong does! From the shades rolling back up after you've pulled them down umpteen times, to the baby using your football as a pacifier—they're classic gags always sure to get a laugh. But the best part of that scene, in my humble opinion, is when you sing to her..."Go to sleep, my baAby, my baAby, my baAby...the earnest look on your face (which you have every time you sing...errr..I mean, "croon") is just the sweetest thing I've ever seen. I actually have sung that little "lullaby" to my daughter, and while it never puts her to sleep, she gets a great kick out of it. She yodels right along with me at the end. Yes, my 6 year old is a huge Rascals fan...takes after her mom and dad :-)

August 12, 2002

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From Kathy Sommers

Dear Alfalfa,

First of all, I would love to say "thank you" for making me laugh for so many years. I have been a fan of yours since I was 14 years old. I'm 39 now. I'm still a fan and I love to watch you and the Little Rascals. All of the ones you were in are my favorites. I always have been a fan and always will. I have watched all the films you were in after the Little Rascals.

April 18, 2003

From Rob Rebar

Dear Alfalfa,

Here are my top ten favorite of your Little Rascals episodes:

1. Fishy Tales "Alfalfa had an axident and dislocated his shinbone...". You endure another one of Spanky's harebrained schemes in which everything goes awry.
2. Rushin' Ballet "There's nobody down here 'cept us dummies!"
3. Hearts Are Thumps Bar of soap sandwich, anyone?
4. Came the Brawn Real He-Man (you) vs. The Masked Marvel. "That doesn't phrase me a bit!"
5. Mail and Female Cousin Amelia president of what club?
6. Three Men In a Tub "My hero!"...SPLASH!!
7. Our Gang Follies of 1938 "I'm the Barber of Seville!"...SPLAT!!
8. Glove Taps Does the "Oklahoma Wildcat" have any confidence? Don't think so...
9. Two Too Young "See my wrinkles?"
10. Pay As You Exit "My Homeo!"

February 23, 2003

Dear Alfalfa,

I used to watch you when I was a kid and you were always my favorite Rascal. For one thing, I had a big crush on you! But one of the reasons for that crush was because you were so much fun. Even though I was shy, I thought you and I would hit it off great were we ever to meet. I enjoyed your singing then but now, as an adult, I realize how really great it is. In fact, your version of "I'm In the Mood For Love" is my favorite version of all the many versions out there. I'm thinking of playing it at my wedding, even though I'm not even engaged yet! Thanks for giving me a little crush to have fun with as a kid, for providing me with hours of entertainment on the Little Rascals, and for leaving your mark as a singer in my adult life.

January 26, 2003

From Lee Jade Williams Rose:

Dear Alfalfa,

My favorite "Our Gang" scene is in "Fishy Tales" (1937), where Baby Junior tickles one of your feet and you laugh until (unfortunately) some crabs pinch you and you are in a lot of pain. Butch and Woim find out you faked being sick, and at the end they chase you and Spanky says, "Run, Alfalfa, Run". I am going to dress like Alfalfa for Halloween.

October 27, 2002

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