Little House on the Prairie
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Little House on the Prairie was a television series that aired on NBC from September 11, 1974 to March 21, 1983 and was created by Michael Landon. It was based in Walnut Grove, although the Ingalls family lived in Plum Creek, the town was often a center location for episodes, and was founded by Lars Hanson.
It was based on the series of books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Many new characters, and different situations were added to the show. The theme of the song, titled "The Little House" was written and conducted by David Rose. Little House won ten awards (including cast awards, young artist, etc.) throughout its run on television.
The show was largely filmed at Big Sky Ranch in Simi Valley, California. In the book series, the Ingalls move frequently, in the show, they only move twice. To Gold Country, and later to Winnoka, both times them move back to Walnut Grove and remain there until the ninth season, Little House: A New Beginning (only Almanzo Wilder and Laura Ingalls stay, along with the remaining members of the town.)
[edit] Main Cast
- Michael Landon: Charles Ingalls
- Karen Grassle: Caroline Ingalls
- Melissa Sue Anderson: Mary Ingalls
- Melissa Gilbert: Laura Ingalls
- Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush: Carrie Ingalls
- Matthew Laborteaux: Albert Ingalls
- Wendi and Brenda Turnbaugh: Grace Ingalls
- Jason Bateman: James Cooper/Ingalls
- Missy Francis: Cassandra Cooper/Ingalls
- Richard Bull: Nels Oleson
- Katherine MacGregor: Harriet Oleson
- Alison Arngrim: Nellie Oleson
- Jonathan Gilbert: Willie Oleson
- Allison Balson: Nancy Oleson
- Kevin Hagen: Dr. Hiram Baker
- Dabbs Greer: Reverend Robert Alden
- Victor French: Isaiah Edwards
- Dean Butler: Almanzo James Wilder
- Merlin Olsen: Jonathan Garvey
- Hersha Parady: Alice Garvey
- Linwood Boomer: Adam Kendall
- Karl Swenson: Lars Hanson
- Charlotte Stewart: Eva Beadle-Simms
- Ketty Lester: Hester-Sue Terhune
- Bonnie Bartlett: Grace Snider Edwards
- Patrick Laborteaux: Andrew Garvey
- Stan Ivar: John Carter
- Shannen Doherty: Jenny Wilder
- Lindsay Kennedy: Jeb Carter
- David Friedman: Jason Carter
- Pamela Roylance: Sarah Reed Carter
- Leslie Landon: Etta Plum
- Jennifer and Michele Steffin: Rose Wilder
- Lucy Lee Flippin: Eliza Jane Wilder
[edit] Recurring Cast
- Ruth Foster: Mrs Melinda Foster
- James Jeter: Hans Dofler
- Queenie Smith: Mrs. Whipple
- Moses Gunn: Joe Kagan
- Kyle Richards: Alicia Sanderson-Edwards
- Brian Part: Carl Sanderson-Edwards
- Radames Pera: John Sanderson-Edwards, Jr.
- Michelle Downey: Susan Goodspeed
- Steve Tracy: Percival Dalton/ Isaac Cohen
[edit] Episodes
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