Little House on the Prairie became a family-friendly hit for NBC when it debuted in 1974. With show creator Michael Landon serving as executive producer and star, the historical drama was centered around his role as idyllic husband and father Charles…
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Little House on the Prairie became almost an instant classic among viewers when it premiered in 1974. For eight seasons, the show was consistently one of the top performers on NBC. But things went down hill after that, which ultimately…
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Melissa Gilbert met Michael Landon at her audition for Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie. Right away, they shared a special connection. Gilbert was swept up by his charm and commanding presence. And Landon knew no one else…
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It’s easy to assume that the actors on Little House on the Prairie were actually as wholesome as their characters. In her 2009 memoir Prairie Tale, Melissa Gilbert offered a transparent look at her life growing up while an actor…
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Want to revisit Little House on the Prairie? Based on the books by author Laura Ingalls Wilder, the TV show ran for nine seasons. Filming almost 200 episodes — 184 to be exact — from 1974 to 1983, the entire…
Read MoreMichael Landon Furiously Prohibited a 'Little House on the Prairie' Producer From Setting Foot on the Show's Set
There was friction at times on the set of Little House on the Prairie. Executive producer Michael Landon ran a tight ship on the series, controlling everything from the show’s story lines to its casting. At one point, Landon and…
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As an executive producer, director, writer, and star of the 1970s hit series Little House on the Prairie, Michael Landon had the weight of the program on his shoulders. According to a cast member, Landon dealt with the pressures on…
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Little House on the Prairie put young actors Melissa Sue Anderson and Melissa Gilbert on the Hollywood map. Portraying Mary and Laura Ingalls on the historical drama set in the 1800s, both were cast by show creator, executive producer, and series star Michael…
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