Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)

The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the 19th century American West.

Stars:

Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Lindsay Greenbush

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 35 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Melissa Gilbert	...	Laura Ingalls (205 episodes, 1974-1983)
Michael Landon	...	Charles Ingalls (186 episodes, 1974-1983)
Lindsay Greenbush	...	Carrie Ingalls (183 episodes, 1974-1982)
Sidney Greenbush	...	Carrie Ingalls (183 episodes, 1974-1982)
Karen Grassle	...	Caroline Ingalls (183 episodes, 1974-1982)
Melissa Sue Anderson	...	Mary Ingalls (163 episodes, 1974-1981)
Scottie MacGregor	...	Harriet Oleson (152 episodes, 1974-1983)
Richard Bull	...	Nels Oleson (147 episodes, 1974-1983)
Jonathan Gilbert	...	Willie Oleson (135 episodes, 1974-1983)
Kevin Hagen	...	Dr. Hiram Baker (112 episodes, 1974-1983)
Alison Arngrim	...	Nellie Oleson (103 episodes, 1974-1982)
Matthew Labyorteaux	...	Albert Quinn Ingalls (89 episodes, 1976-1983)

Storyline

Based on the popular "Little House" book series by Laura Ingalls-Wilder, this hour long dramatic series followed the frontier lives of Charles and Caroline Ingalls, and their three young daughters: Mary, Laura and Carrie.

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Plot Keywords:

house | teacher | 19th century | author | blindness | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Romance | Western

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Details

Official Sites:

Hallmark Channel Imavision

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 1974 (USA)

Also Known As:

Little House: A New Beginning

Filming Locations:

Old Tucson - 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ed Friendly Productions, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 45 min (210 episodes) 60 min (203 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

The theme song was penned by David Rose, who wrote many theme songs. However, he is best known for the 1962 Burlesque classic, The Stripper.

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Goofs

Throughtout the show, many women, Harriet Oleson, with the mercantile, Nellie Oleson and Caroline Ingalls with the restaurant, they supposedly owned these properties. Many married women were seen signing legal documents. These things would have been impossible, because in the 1800s, married women did not have any legal rights, once they were married.

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Quotes

Mrs. Oleson: [to her husband, who holds a shotgun, when they catch daughter Nellie with her new husband] Nels - make her a WIDOW!

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Connections

Referenced in Dawson's Creek: Pilot (1998)

User Reviews

LHotP - Best Family Show!

I don't know what it is about this show, but it is one of my all time favorites. I am now in my early 40's and still watch it every time it airs. I own every DVD and even recorded every show long before DVDs were available. Michael Landon had a gift about the shows he wrote and directed. The best episode, in my opinion, is "The Lord is My Shepherd." The story lines and family atmosphere of these episodes says a lot. I can remember growing up watching these shows every Monday night - brings back fond memories of sharing those times with my family, particularly my grandmother, who adored Michael Landon as much as I did. I wish TV of today had the family values like it had many years ago. Shows such as "Little House" will forever remain a piece of history. Thank God Michael Landon left us such wonderful TV memories! :-)