"Little House on the Prairie" (1974) TV series 1974-1983

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Writers:

Arthur Heinemann (writer) (14 episodes)
John Hawkins (writer) (11 episodes)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

11 September 1974 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Family | Romance | Western

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Parenting Girls | Teacher Student Relationship | Parenthood | Schoolhouse | Girlhood

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 34 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Oct. 13	4:00 AM	TVLAND	I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away	#4.21
Mon. Oct. 13	5:00 AM	TVLAND	I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away	#4.22

Cast

Melissa Gilbert	...	Laura Ingalls / ... (203 episodes, 1974-1983)
Michael Landon	...	Charles Ingalls (185 episodes, 1974-1983)
Karen Grassle	...	Caroline Ingalls (181 episodes, 1974-1982)
Lindsay Greenbush	...	Carrie Ingalls / ... (181 episodes, 1974-1982)
Sidney Greenbush	...	Carrie Ingalls / ... (181 episodes, 1974-1982)
Melissa Sue Anderson	...	Mary Ingalls / ... (162 episodes, 1974-1981)
Scottie MacGregor	...	Harriet Oleson (151 episodes, 1974-1983)
Richard Bull	...	Nels Oleson (145 episodes, 1974-1983)
Jonathan Gilbert	...	Willie Oleson (140 episodes, 1974-1983)
Kevin Hagen	...	Dr. Hiram Baker (113 episodes, 1974-1983)
Alison Arngrim	...	Nellie Oleson / ... (105 episodes, 1974-1982)
Matthew Laborteaux	...	Albert Quinn Ingalls / ... (87 episodes, 1976-1983)

Also Known As:

Little House: A New Beginning (USA) (last season title)

Runtime:

60 min | Germany:45 min (210 episodes) | USA:60 min (203 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:G | Singapore:PG | Finland:K-18 (DVD) (2007) (self applied) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Big Sky Ranch - 4927 Bennett Road, Simi Valley, California, USA

Company:

Ed Friendly Productions

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.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the second part of the two part show "Home Again", Albert and Charles are in Mr. Edwards cabin as Albert is going through withdrawal. In one scene, he gets the shakes and then throws up all over himself. In the next scene, the shakes start again and his pants are completely clean.

Quotes:

Mary Ingalls Kendall: That Nellie Oleson is the meanest girl I ever did see! I could never be as mean as that!
Laura: I could - meaner!
[pause]
Laura: If Ma and Pa would let me!

Movie Connections:

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My favorite of many outstanding episodes

I enjoy this series (I faithfully watch the reruns) for the same reasons millions of others do; the story lines that provide valuable lessons in life and the outstanding performances by regulars and guests. I would like to let readers know my all time favorite episode. It's the one titled "The Man Inside". This is the one about the fat man who decides to "leave" so his daughter will no longer have to be embarrassedd by him. Later, the children in the blind school open her eyes and help her realize what a great father he is.