Charles Ingalls

Episode Guide – Season 2

Episode Guide – Season 2

The adventures of the Ingalls Family continue in Season Two of "Little House on the Prairie". The original episodes of Season Two aired from September 10, 1975, to March 31, 1976. These heart-warming stories captured the attention of fans around the world and garnered two Emmy nominations for the episode "Remember Me, Part 1 and 2"....

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Episode Guide – Season 4

Episode Guide – Season 4

In Season Four of “Little House on the Prairie,” we experience a great many exciting adventures with the Ingalls. The original episodes of Season Four aired from September 12, 1977 to March 13, 1978. We watch as a trip to Chicago makes Charles and his daughter, Mary, appreciate their home, Laura and Mary witness the drowning of a...

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Episode Guide – Season 5

Episode Guide – Season 5

The adventures of the Ingalls family continue in Season 5 of "Little House on the Prairie". The original episodes of season 5 aired from September 11, 1978 to March 19, 1979. Due to economic problems, the Ingalls, Olesons and Garveys leave Walnut Grove and settle in Winoka for a time. However, they find that the hustle and bustle of the...

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Episode Guide – Season 7

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 teaching. Nellie's pregnancy...

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Episode Guide – Season 8

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 significant changes in the little town of Walnut Grove. Adam and Mary leave for New York where Adam intends to practice law, Percival and Nellie go for New York to take over his father's business,...

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Episode Guide – Season 9

Episode Guide – Season 9

The adventures of the Ingalls Family continue in Season Nine of “Little House on the Prairie." The original episodes aired from September 27, 1982, to March 21, 1983. In Season 9 of "Little House on the Prairie",change is in the air! The Ingalls family (apart from Laura) leave Walnut Grove and move to Iowa. Laura and Almanzo adopt...

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Top 10 Romantic Moments on Little House on the Prairie

Top 10 Romantic Moments on Little House on the Prairie

When you love somebody, it’s worth putting your pride behind you. —Caroline Ingalls, Season 4, Episode 9 – The High Cost of Being RightWhile there are many aspects and facets of love, from crushes, true romances, marriage and simple connections with one another, there are many episodes of “Little House on the Prairie” that teach us that...

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Ten Times Nellie Gets What She Deserves

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 1One of our favorite dynamics on "Little House on the Prairie" is the clashing personalities between Laura Ingalls and Nellie Oleson....

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About The Ingalls Family

About The Ingalls Family

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 relate to...

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Sweet Potatoes and Pioneers

Sweet Potatoes and Pioneers

Johnny fussed in the bedroom, and Laura quickly pinned her braids, tied on her apron, and said, 'Let me fix the potatoes while you dress him. —These Happy Golden YearsWhen you think of Little House on the Prairie, you may think of the covered wagon journey, Jack the brindle Bulldog's loss and return, log cabin construction or fever ‘n’...

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10 Things Pa Ingalls Taught Us About Life

10 Things Pa Ingalls Taught Us About Life

The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong. —Laura Ingalls WilderCharles Ingalls, or Pa, as his children lovingly called him, taught us a great many lessons on living a good life. He was a man of...

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About Michael Landon

About Michael Landon

Remember me with smiles and laughter,For that’s the way I’ll remember you all.If you can only remember me with tears,Then don’t remember me at all. —Written by Michael Landon for Season 2, Episodes 7 and 8, Remember MeMichael Landon’s Early Years Michael Landon was born on October 31, 1936, as Eugene Maurice Orowitz. Like the original...

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Dr. George A. Tann, Pioneer Physician and Neighbor to the Ingalls

Dr. George A. Tann, Pioneer Physician and Neighbor to the Ingalls

Some of you may recall the doctor who helped the Ingalls family when they fell ill in Chapter 15, “Fever ‘N’ Ague” of Little House on the Prairie. He was based on George A. Tann, a pioneer, physician, and neighbor of the Ingalls family.  We are excited to explore the real-life of Dr. George A. Tann.Late summer in the Midwest is hot,...

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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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About Victor French

About Victor French

Charles Ingalls: “If you want some advice from a friend, I’d say marry that woman.”Isaiah Edwards: “That’s the trouble with friends. They’re always trying to give you advice!" —Season 2, Episode 7 “Remember Me: Part 1”VICTOR FRENCH EARLY YEARS Victor French (born December 4, 1934) was inducted into the Great Western Performers Hall of...

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Searching for Charles Ingalls in Cuba, New York

Searching for Charles Ingalls in Cuba, New York

Today we are intrigued to hear from Nancy McCabe about her experience exploring Cuba, New York, the birthplace of Charles Ingalls. Hear her interesting stories and tid bits of information about Pa’s first home below.In Cuba, New York, the birthplace of Charles Ingalls, my daughter and I read excerpts from Little House in the Big Woods...

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