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

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:

House | Teacher | Prairie | Small Town | Blindness

Awards:

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

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 30	4:00 AM	TVLAND	The Nephews	#7.14
Mon. Nov. 30	5:00 AM	TVLAND	Make a Joyful Noise	#7.15

Cast

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)

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 episode "Christmas at Plum Creek", Laura's horse Bunny is referred to as being male. However, in the episodes "Bunny", "The Race" and "Journey in the Spring", the same horse is always referred to as being female.

Quotes:

Nellie Oleson: Hello, Laura.
Laura: Hi, Nellie.
Nellie Oleson: Willie told me all about your class project. How's yours coming?
Laura: I haven't started it yet.
Nellie Oleson: I see. It must be very hard tracing all your relatives. Names and everything. Have to spend all that time in the forest or wherever it is you're from.
Laura: It's called the Big Woods and I'll manage thank you.
Nellie Oleson: You know the Oleson family goes all the way back to royalty. We come from heads of state and titles for most of my relatives.
Laura: Like Nero and Ivan the Terrible?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Plan B (1997)

Michael Landon kept the good family entertainment ball rolling.

He spent 14 years winning us over as Little Joe Cartwright.He would spend the following 10 years winning us over even more as Charles Ingalls.Michael Landon,at least in my opinion,was the last warrior of good,clean family entertainment.He cared especially about our children and what they saw on television.This series did present serious subjects from time to time,but never in a way that was harmful to young eyes.Another thing I admire is the great respect given to Christianity. Landon was not afraid to say just how real God is,and how He is responsible for our very existence.In a day and age where it seems there is a growing number of people trying to do away with anything and everything that God is a part of,we could use more shows like this.OK, I'll get off of my soapbox now and say that this was a very entertaining show,one that took us through a wide range of emotions. It made us laugh,cry,think,and even gave us a thrill or two along the way.If it can do all of that,it has to be good.