Thanks to the cozy, warm, and affectionate portrayal of the Ingalls family across all kinds of media platforms around the world, many people think of Ma, Pa, Mary, Laura, Carrie, Grace, Almanzo, and even Jack the bulldog as part of their family. However, that raises the question of what version of the Ingalls family people…
About Dean Butler
“There is no day, there is nothing I do as a producer that I don’t ask myself, on some level: What would Michael do?” ~ Dean Butler in an interview about his production career When Dean Butler first appeared on the set of “Little House on the Prairie” to play Almanzo Wilder, he may not…
Ten Times Nellie Gets What She Deserves
“Why don’t you make a SHORT cake? How ’bout some SHORT ribs? Do we need any SHORTening? You know, you really oughta write a book – SHORT cuts to cooking!” Nellie Oleson, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, Part 1 One of our favorite dynamics on “Little House on the Prairie” is the clashing…
Almanzo Wilder: A “Very Special” Perfect Young Man
I met my first book crush when I was seven. He was handsome and courageous, driving Laura home every week from the depressing (and dangerous) Brewster’s house. He was quiet, but when he did speak, he always said the perfect thing. Almanzo Wilder was the multi-talented farmer boy who could brave a raging blizzard to save…
Little House on the Prairie – Episode Guide – Season 8
In Season 8 of “Little House on the Prairie”, which ran from 1981 to 1982, we get to relive some of the most endearing moments and see some big changes in the little town of Walnut Grove. Adam and Mary leave for New York where Adam intends to practice law, Percival and Nellie leave for New York to take…
Little House on the Prairie – Episode Guide – Season 7
The adventures of the Ingalls Family continue in Season Seven of “Little House on the Prairie.” The original episodes aired from September 22, 1980 to May 11, 1981. In Season 7, change is in the air! Laura and Almanzo say, “I do.” Adam’s sight returns and he and Mary open a law practice. Laura begins…