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

Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   2,355 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
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LHotP - Best Family Show! more (51 total)

Cast

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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:
Eight Oscar winning actors appeared as guest stars on various episodes during the show's run. They were Ernest Borgnine (who won an Oscar for Marty), Patricia Neal (Hud), Burl Ives (The Big Country), Red Buttons (Sayonara), Eileen Heckart (Butterflies Are Free), Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer And A Gentleman), Ralph Bellamy (1987 Honorary Academy Award) and double winner Sean Penn (Mystic River and Milk). more
Goofs:
Continuity: Slick city guy Royal Wilder and his wife Millie stick Laura and Almanzo with the care of their two obnoxious sons so that they can go on a vacation. A couple of seasons later, a new Royal shows up (who Almanzo claims not to have seen in ten years). Now he's a sickly farmer with a pre-teen daughter, Jenny, and no sons or wife anywhere in sight. more
Quotes:
Laura: [referring to Johnny Johnson] I think he's the best looking boy in the whole school.
Mary Ingalls Kendall: That's not saying much!
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9 out of 11 people found the following review useful.
LHotP - Best Family Show!, 19 April 2006
Author: lotsabears65

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! :-)

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