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"Little House on the Prairie" (1974): :  -- The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the 19th century American West

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Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   2,325 votes
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Writers:
Arthur Heinemann (writer) (14 episodes)
John Hawkins (writer) (11 episodes)
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 full episode list
Release Date:
11 September 1974 (USA) more
Plot:
The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the 19th century American West. full summary
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 34 nominations more
User Comments:
Love Little House more (51 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 12 of 236)

Melissa Gilbert ... Laura Ingalls / ... (192 episodes, 1974-1983)

Michael Landon ... Charles Ingalls / ... (183 episodes, 1974-1983)

Lindsay Greenbush ... Carrie Ingalls / ... (182 episodes, 1974-1982)
Sidney Greenbush ... Carrie Ingalls / ... (182 episodes, 1974-1982)

Karen Grassle ... Caroline Ingalls (170 episodes, 1974-1982)
Scottie MacGregor ... Harriet Oleson (153 episodes, 1974-1983)
Richard Bull ... Nels Oleson (148 episodes, 1974-1983)
Melissa Sue Anderson ... Mary Ingalls / ... (142 episodes, 1974-1981)
Jonathan Gilbert ... Willie Oleson (139 episodes, 1974-1983)
Kevin Hagen ... Dr. Hiram Baker (114 episodes, 1974-1983)
Alison Arngrim ... Nellie Oleson / ... (104 episodes, 1974-1982)
Matthew Laborteaux ... Albert Quinn Ingalls / ... (87 episodes, 1976-1983)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Little House: A New Beginning (USA) (last season title)
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Runtime:
60 min | Germany:45 min (210 episodes) | USA:60 min (203 episodes)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Australia:G | Singapore:PG | Finland:K-18 (DVD) (2007) (self applied) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:Atp

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Trivia:
The character Charles Ingalls was ranked #4 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue). more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: In some episodes, when Caroline moves the right way, one can see that she is wearing a bra. The series is set in the 1870s to the 1880s, and bras were not invented until 1912. more
Quotes:
Laura: Hard working folks only smell bad to people who have nothing better than stick their noses in the air! Well, whenever you stick your nose in the air with me, Nellie Oleson, it's going to get punched! more

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How many different types of jobs did Caroline Ingalls work and what are they?
How many dogs has the Ingalls had as pets, what were their names and how did they become the Ingalls' pets?
How many different types of jobs did Laura Ingalls work and what are they?
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23 out of 27 people found the following comment useful.
Love Little House, 10 April 2001
Author: Monika-5 from United States

Sure, this series isn't as good as the books, but it's very enjoyable in its own right. Since I was too young to watch the show during its original run, I like to catch up on the reruns whenever I can. The acting was right on: Melissa Gilbert as Laura was perfect. She grew in the role and showed she was quite capable of carrying the show when Michael Landon left. But I can't help but be jealous of her because the gorgeous Dean Butler played her husband, Almanzo! They both did a great job.

Of course, it would be silly for me not to mention the other wonderful actors who made Little House so enjoyable to watch: Michael Landon and Karen Grassle as Pa and Ma Ingalls. Was there ever a cooler, prettier mother on TV than Karen Grassle??? Melissa Sue Anderson as gentle Mary Ingalls was incomparable, especially after she became blind. She was very convincing playing blind! Also noteworthy are Kevin Hagen as Doc Baker, Dabbs Greer as Rev. Alden, Victor French as Mr. Edwards, and Richard Bull and Katherine MacGregor as the nosy, rude, crass, but hysterically funny Nels and Harriet Oleson. And last but certainly not least is one of TV's best villainesses, Alison Arngrim as the snobby, bratty and whiny Nellie Oleson. What would LH have been without the great rivalry between Laura Ingalls and Nellie Oleson? Did they give the writers of Dynasty ideas for the mudfights between Krystle and Alexis???

It's hard to describe what it is about Little House I love so much. I think I love the extreme closeness of the Ingalls family, and the romance. Whether it be the love and romance between long married Charles and Caroline, the sweet love and romance of Laura and her "Manly", among others, or also the fact I grew up watching the reruns on my grandmother's lap and we bonded to this show in a certain sense, I truly have a big spot in my heart for this show and also Laura Ingalls Wilder's wonderful books.

My favorite episode is "Divorce, Walnut Grove Style", Laura and Almanzo's separation over the girl's song, and how they reconcile. What a wonderful show!

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