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Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond

Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond.Buy Now! Author: Dean ButlerPublisher: Citadel (June 25, 2024)...

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Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered

Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Back to the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered.Buy Now! Author: Melissa GilbertPublisher: Gallery...

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About Karen Grassle

About Karen Grassle

Caroline Ingalls: My home is where you are. And you and the children are my family. Charles Ingalls: Caroline Ingalls, I love you. —Pilot EpisodeWe may have fallen in love with her for her starring role as Caroline Ingalls, but Karen Grassle had a thriving career beyond that. Explore more about the amazing woman who captured our hearts...

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Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter: A Memoir

Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter: A Memoir

Books and articles by and about the actors who starred in the Little House on the Prairie TV series provide a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it affected the lives of the people making it. Here is a brief overview of Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter: A Memoir.Buy Now! Author: Melissa FrancisPublisher: Weinstein Books...

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About Alison Arngrim

About Alison Arngrim

 Mother says we’re not like the rest of the children. —Season 2, Episode 11, The GiftAlison Arngrim’s Early Years Alison Arngrim is a natural-born performer with a love for people and a gift for making them laugh. So, not surprisingly, she entered the entertainment field at a young age, starting out in commercials and bit parts and...

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About Richard Bull

About Richard Bull

You know, an animal is no different than a person. It needs to be with someone who loves it. —Season 3, Episode 2 “Bunny”RICHARD BULL’S EARLY YEARS Richard Bull was born June 26, 1924 in Zion, Illinois about 50 miles north of Chicago. His family eventually moved to Chicago, which was great for Richard because “I was a movie nut. In the...

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About Patrick Laborteaux and Matthew Laborteaux

About Patrick Laborteaux and Matthew Laborteaux

Penelope: “I don't know what I ever saw in you. You are just like him.”Andy: “Thanks. I will take that as a compliment.” —Season 6, Episode 20 “Wilder and Wilder"Little House HeroesIf ever there were icons of perseverance in the face of adversity, it would be brothers Patrick and Matthew Laborteaux (or Labyorteaux; they used both...

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Wendi Lou Lee: Finding Grace in Every Chapter of Life

Wendi Lou Lee: Finding Grace in Every Chapter of Life

I was introduced to grace at an exceptionally young age. My sister and I landed the role of Baby Grace Ingalls as infants, and before long we responded to our new identity with ease. I’m still surprised how my toddler-self knew when to be Baby Grace and when to be Wendi. It’s safe to say, I don’t have many memories of our first three...

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Melissa Francis: Lessons from the Prairie

Melissa Francis: Lessons from the Prairie

Cassandra Cooper: “I want homework.”Caroline Ingalls: “What?”Cassandra Cooper: “I want homework!”Caroline Ingalls: “Well, if you want homework, you’re gonna have to go to school.” —The Lost Ones: Part 2The sign-in sheet read “Little House on the Prairie,” but to me, this audition would be just like any other. At the age of eight, I had...

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