IMDb >
"Little House on the Prairie" (1974)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votesAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsawardsuser ratingsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsmemorable quotesDid You Know?
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
box office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Little House on the Prairie" (1974) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1974-1983
| Photos (See all 80 | slideshow) | Videos |
          |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Your Rating:
Writer:
Release Date:
11 September 1974 (USA)
See more »
Plot:
The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the 19th century American West. Full summary »
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes.
Another 15 wins
&
35 nominations
See more »
NewsDesk:
(318 articles)
Mindy Newells’s Wish List
(From Comicmix. 6 May 2013, 5:00 AM, PDT)
Kim Kardashian Gets High-Fives from Readers for Her Maternity Outfits
(From PEOPLE.com. 4 May 2013, 8:15 AM, PDT)
5 Things You Don't Know About Jason Bateman
(From Entertainment Tonight. 1 May 2013, 11:52 AM, PDT)
(From Comicmix. 6 May 2013, 5:00 AM, PDT)
Kim Kardashian Gets High-Fives from Readers for Her Maternity Outfits
(From PEOPLE.com. 4 May 2013, 8:15 AM, PDT)
5 Things You Don't Know About Jason Bateman
(From Entertainment Tonight. 1 May 2013, 11:52 AM, PDT)
User Reviews:
This was an inspiring series
See more (54 total) »
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 12 of 252) | Melissa Gilbert | ... | Laura Ingalls / ... (205 episodes, 1974-1983) |
 | Michael Landon | ... | Charles Ingalls / ... (187 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 (153 episodes, 1974-1983) |
 | Richard Bull | ... | Nels Oleson (147 episodes, 1974-1983) |
 | Jonathan Gilbert | ... | Willie Oleson (140 episodes, 1974-1983) |
 | Kevin Hagen | ... | Dr. Hiram Baker (113 episodes, 1974-1983) |
 | Alison Arngrim | ... | Nellie Oleson / ... (104 episodes, 1974-1982) |
 | Matthew Labyorteaux | ... | Albert Quinn Ingalls / ... (89 episodes, 1976-1983) |
Series Directed by | |||
| Michael Landon | (90 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
| William F. Claxton | (68 episodes, 1974-1981) | ||
| Maury Dexter | (21 episodes, 1979-1983) | ||
| Victor French | (18 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
| Leo Penn | (3 episodes, 1974-1975) | ||
Series Writing credits | ||
| Laura Ingalls Wilder | (205 episodes, 1974-1983) | |
| Blanche Hanalis | (90 episodes, 1974-1978) | |
| Michael Landon | (48 episodes, 1974-1983) | |
| Don Balluck | (25 episodes, 1977-1983) | |
| John T. Dugan | (18 episodes, 1977-1980) | |
| John Hawkins | (15 episodes, 1974-1981) | |
| Arthur Heinemann | (15 episodes, 1974-1979) | |
| B.W. Sandefur | (14 episodes, 1975-1982) | |
| Carole Raschella | (14 episodes, 1977-1982) | |
| Michael Raschella | (14 episodes, 1977-1982) | |
| Vince Gutierrez | (7 episodes, 1979-1982) | |
| Chris Abbott | (7 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Ward Hawkins | (6 episodes, 1974-1975) | |
| Paul W. Cooper | (6 episodes, 1976-1982) | |
| Harold Swanton | (4 episodes, 1974-1977) | |
| Gerry Day | (4 episodes, 1974-1975) | |
| Dale Eunson | (2 episodes, 1974-1977) | |
| Tony Kayden | (2 episodes, 1974-1977) | |
| Joseph Bonaduce | (2 episodes, 1974-1975) | |
| Juanita Bartlett | (2 episodes, 1974) | |
| Hindi Brooks | (2 episodes, 1975-1978) | |
| John Meston | (2 episodes, 1975) | |
| Preston Wood | (2 episodes, 1975) | |
| Lawrence Konner | (2 episodes, 1977) | |
| Del Reisman | (2 episodes, 1979) | |
| Paul Wolff | (2 episodes, 1979) | |
| Jeri Taylor | (2 episodes, 1981) | |
| Ande Lamb | (unknown episodes) | |
Series Produced by | |||
| Michael Landon | .... | executive producer (205 episodes, 1974-1983) | |
| Kent McCray | .... | associate producer / producer (204 episodes, 1974-1983) | |
| John Hawkins | .... | producer / co-producer (72 episodes, 1974-1978) | |
| Marvin Coil | .... | associate producer (44 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| B.W. Sandefur | .... | co-producer / producer (37 episodes, 1975-1977) | |
| William F. Claxton | .... | producer (37 episodes, 1977-1981) | |
| Gary L. Wohlleben | .... | associate producer (22 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| Winston Miller | .... | producer (7 episodes, 1974) | |
Series Original Music by | |||
| David Rose | (205 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
Series Cinematography by | |||
| Ted Voigtlander | (105 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
| Haskell B. Boggs | (83 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
| Harry L. Wolf | (9 episodes, 1981-1983) | ||
| Brianne Murphy | (8 episodes, 1981-1982) | ||
Series Film Editing by | |||
| Jerry Taylor | (100 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
| John Loeffler | (92 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
| Clay Bartels | (5 episodes, 1979) | ||
| George Watters | (3 episodes, 1974) | ||
| Robert Gutknecht | (2 episodes, 1974) | ||
| Bob Fish | (2 episodes, 1981-1982) | ||
Series Casting by | |||
| Susan McCray | (152 episodes, 1976-1983) | ||
| Edward R. Morse | (52 episodes, 1974-1977) | ||
Series Art Direction by | |||
| Walter M. Jefferies | (195 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
| Trevor Williams | (10 episodes, 1974) | ||
| George Renne | (2 episodes, 1981-1983) | ||
Series Set Decoration by | |||
| Donald E. Webb | (188 episodes, 1974-1983) | ||
| Dennis W. Peeples | (12 episodes, 1974-1978) | ||
| Morris Hoffman | (3 episodes, 1977) | ||
| Sam Gross | (2 episodes, 1981-1983) | ||
Series Makeup Department | |||
| Allan Snyder | .... | makeup artist / hair stylist (191 episodes, 1974-1983) | |
| Larry Germain | .... | hair stylist (147 episodes, 1974-1981) | |
| Damion | .... | hair stylist (21 episodes, 1981-1982) | |
| Lillian Barb | .... | hair stylist (20 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| Gladys Witten | .... | hair stylist (12 episodes, 1977-1981) | |
| Lynn F. Reynolds | .... | makeup artist (9 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| Hank Edds | .... | makeup artist (3 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Darby Hoppin | .... | hair stylist (3 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
Series Production Management | |||
| Miles Middough | .... | production manager (40 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Kent McCray | .... | production manager (4 episodes, 1983) | |
Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Reid Rummage | .... | second assistant director / assistant director (89 episodes, 1978-1983) | |
| Miles Middough | .... | assistant director (84 episodes, 1974-1983) | |
| Maury Dexter | .... | assistant director / first assistant director (74 episodes, 1974-1981) | |
| Brad Yacobian | .... | second assistant director (27 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Buck Edwards | .... | second assistant director (17 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Ronald Martinez | .... | assistant director / first assistant director (12 episodes, 1981-1982) | |
| Robert Enrietto | .... | assistant director (8 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| James B. Greer | .... | second assistant director (7 episodes, 1979-1980) | |
| Ray DeCamp | .... | assistant director (2 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
Series Art Department | |||
| Michael P. Hunter | .... | assistant property master (66 episodes, 1980-1983) | |
| Dean Wilson | .... | property master (52 episodes, 1979-1983) | |
| Glen R. Feldman | .... | property master (38 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
Series Sound Department | |||
| Vince Gutierrez | .... | sound effects editor / supervising sound editor (119 episodes, 1978-1983) | |
| David Dockendorf | .... | sound recordist (93 episodes, 1974-1979) | |
| Frank Meadow | .... | sound recordist (86 episodes, 1978-1983) | |
| M. Curtis Price | .... | sound recordist / sound re-recording mixer (82 episodes, 1979-1983) | |
| Charles T. Knight | .... | sound recordist (68 episodes, 1974-1977) | |
| Duncan McEwan | .... | sound loader / sound recordist (67 episodes, 1979-1982) | |
| Anthony F. Brissinger | .... | sound recordist / sound re-recording mixer (37 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Gordon L. Day | .... | sound recordist (20 episodes, 1977-1978) | |
| Barry Thomas | .... | sound recordist (13 episodes, 1977) | |
| Donna Anderson | .... | utility sound (unknown episodes) | |
| Marty Church | .... | foley mixer (unknown episodes) | |
Series Special Effects by | |||
| Luke Tillman | .... | special effects (44 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
Series Stunts | |||
| Hal Burton | .... | stunt double: Michael Landon (1 episode, 1974) | |
| Russ Dodson | .... | stunts (1 episode, 1974) | |
| Bobby Porter | .... | stunt double (1 episode, 1974) | |
| Bob Herron | .... | stunts (unknown episodes) | |
| Chuck Hicks | .... | stunts (unknown episodes) | |
| Whitey Hughes | .... | stunts (unknown episodes) | |
| Loren Janes | .... | stunts (unknown episodes) | |
| Gene LeBell | .... | stunts (unknown episodes) | |
| Jack Lilley | .... | stunt coordinator (unknown episodes) | |
| George Orrison | .... | stunts (unknown episodes) | |
| Neil Summers | .... | stunts (unknown episodes) | |
Series Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Kenneth Hunter | .... | camera operator (87 episodes, 1979-1983) | |
| Ron Housiaux | .... | key grip (74 episodes, 1979-1983) | |
| Lon Massey III | .... | gaffer / grip / ... (53 episodes, 1979-1983) | |
| Bob Farmer | .... | gaffer / grip (37 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Clyde Taylor | .... | lighting director (16 episodes, 1974) | |
| Ron Cardarelli | .... | key grip (13 episodes, 1979-1980) | |
| Clarence Tindell | .... | key grip (3 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Richard Tim Vanik | .... | camera operator (2 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| Kenji Takama | .... | camera intern (unknown episodes) | |
Series Casting Department | |||
| Frank Kennedy | .... | extras casting: locations (22 episodes, 1975-1983) | |
| Dottie O'Brien | .... | extras casting (unknown episodes) | |
| John O'Brien | .... | extras casting (unknown episodes) | |
Series Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Richalene Kelsay | .... | costumer: women (139 episodes, 1974-1980) | |
| Andy Matyasi | .... | costumer: men (89 episodes, 1974-1978) | |
| Mike Termini | .... | costumer: men (71 episodes, 1978-1981) | |
| Linda Taylor | .... | costumer: women (64 episodes, 1980-1983) | |
| Michael R. Faeth | .... | costumer: men (24 episodes, 1981-1982) | |
| Dallas D. Dornan | .... | costumer: men (19 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
Series Editorial Department | |||
| Edward P. Ancona Jr. | .... | color consultant / supervising editor (205 episodes, 1974-1983) | |
| Marvin Coil | .... | supervising editor (160 episodes, 1974-1981) | |
| Kay Suffern | .... | negative cutter (90 episodes, 1979-1983) | |
Series Music Department | |||
| Edna Bullock | .... | music editor (89 episodes, 1974-1978) | |
| Fred Prior | .... | music editor (83 episodes, 1979-1983) | |
| Robert Gutknecht | .... | music editor (24 episodes, 1978-1979) | |
| Tom Gleason | .... | music editor (6 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| John Massari | .... | orchestrator (unknown episodes, 1980-1983) | |
Series Transportation Department | |||
| Linda Cipperley | .... | transportation (25 episodes, 1977) | |
| Chris Haynes | .... | driver / production driver (2 episodes, 1974-1977) | |
Series Other crew | |||
| Blanche Hanalis | .... | developed for television by (117 episodes, 1974-1983) | |
| Gary L. Wohlleben | .... | production controller / production coordinator (97 episodes, 1978-1982) | |
| Don Balluck | .... | executive story consultant (66 episodes, 1980-1983) | |
| John T. Dugan | .... | executive story consultant / story consultant (56 episodes, 1978-1980) | |
| Erika Wernher | .... | script supervisor (52 episodes, 1979-1983) | |
| Kevin King | .... | payroll accountant (44 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| Duane Toler | .... | script supervisor (38 episodes, 1981-1983) | |
| John Hawkins | .... | executive story consultant (22 episodes, 1977-1978) | |
| Chris Abbott | .... | story editor (22 episodes, 1981-1982) | |
| Tim Engel | .... | production controller (22 episodes, 1982-1983) | |
| Ward Hawkins | .... | story editor (11 episodes, 1974-1975) | |
| Robert Davenport | .... | horse trainer (3 episodes, 1976) | |
| Michael Thomas Slifkin | .... | kid's talent coach (unknown episodes, 1979-1981) | |
| Bill McCamey | .... | on-set nurse (unknown episodes) | |
| Shirley Ulmer | .... | script supervisor (unknown episodes) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1974-1983) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
- Worldvision (1974-) (worldwide) (TV)
- GoodTimes Home Video (2001) (USA) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (2001) (USA) (DVD)
- Goldhil Home Media (2003) (USA) (VHS)
- Goldhil Home Media (2003) (USA) (DVD)
- Hallmark Channel, The (2006) (USA) (TV)
- The Total Living Network (2006) (USA) (TV)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation
- Evangelische Omroep (EO) (1975-1986) (Netherlands) (TV)
- NHK Sôgô (1975) (Japan) (TV)
- SBS6 (200?) (Netherlands) (TV) (syndication)
- Shochiku Company (1990) (Japan) (VHS)
- Shochiku Home Video (1993) (Japan) (VHS)
- Story TV (2011) (Hungary) (TV) (re-release) (Story 4)
- TV Land (2005-) (USA) (TV)
- Universal Pictures Finland Oy (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2006-) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2007) (Japan) (DVD)
- Video Film Express (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (seasons 1 and 2)
- Video Film Express (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD) (seasons 3 and 4)
- Video Film Express (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD) (season 5)
- Video Film Express (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (seasons 6-8)
- Video Film Express (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD) (season 9)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2008) (Finland) (TV) (TV2)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company sound recording
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"L.H.O.T.P." - International (English title) (informal short title)
"Little House: A New Beginning" - USA (last season title)
See more »
"Little House: A New Beginning" - USA (last season title)
See more »
Runtime:
60 min | Germany:45 min (210 episodes) | USA:60 min (203 episodes)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Argentina:Atp | Australia:G (some episodes) | Singapore:PG | Finland:K-18 (DVD) (2007) (self applied) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Netherlands:6 | Canada:G
Filming Locations:
Company:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
The first dog the Ingalls owned was Jack. After he died, they adopted a stray black and white dog named Bandit.See more »
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: One of the inconsistencies of the show was its time-line. In the shows first few seasons it would jump back and forth between the the mid 1870s to the early 1880s with little regard for continuity.See more »
Quotes:
Nellie Oleson:Half the time, you don't even SMELL like a girl! You're either sweaty, or you stink of fish!
Laura:Well... I sweat a lot and I fish a lot!
See more »
Laura:Well... I sweat a lot and I fish a lot!
See more »
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "That '70s Show: The Crunge (#5.10)" (2002)See more »
FAQ
How many different types of jobs did Carrie Ingalls work and what are they?Does Walnut Grove have a saloon?
How many different towns did the Ingalls live in and what were the name of the towns?
See more »
See more (54 total) »
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Little House on the Prairie" (1974) See more »Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Brokeback Mountain | Beloved | Giant | Jane Eyre | Sarah, Plain and Tall |
|
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| External reviews | News articles | IMDb TV section |
| IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section |
You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button
Copyright © 1990-2013
IMDb.com, Inc.
Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads
An 
company.
I've also read the negative comments and I have none. I've noticed some of the things that were mentioned but so what? What's wrong with showing emotion and crying? What's the problem with bringing new characters on for just one episode? That's the way shows are done, which should be obvious to all adults by now - if they've watched at least, well.....*anything* in film. I've been part of filming many times and I can tell you honestly that Michael Landon would have been a dream to work with. Melissa Gilbert is a pro and I absolutely adore her work. She remains one of my favorite actors to this day. The rest of the players are priceless. I'm 41 now and I was growing up watching this show and I just wonder how in the world could a parent NOT want their child to watch something like that? I learned so much from the storylines, and they taught me the meaning of goodness and purity. Little House was the epitome of good. They brought to light many situations and the best solutions to them and in most cases no one was ever hurt(unless an emotional learning experience). And not even Jack drowned. :o) If you want a wholesome show that the family will love and will benefit from, this is it. Not even the Waltons can top this one, and I love that show. Overlook the discrepancies that were mentioned here and you won't be sorry you took the chance. I came here to post because I saw that the first season of Little House is coming out and I would love for others to benefit. I just wish they'd filmed it in the past 5 years so my son could've been part of it. :o)