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Laura Ingalls Wilder Documentary

December 25, 2014 By Little House on the Prairie
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Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a one-hour documentary that goes beyond the famed Little House book series to the behind-the-scenes, true life story of one of America’s most iconic authors, Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Wilder’s personal story as a writer, wife and mother is a compelling narrative that has never been shown… until now. Her adventures come to life through interviews with historians, passages from the Little House books, archival photography, paintings from famous frontier artists, dramatic reenactments, a beautiful original score, and original artwork.

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Step further into Laura’s world with 35 minutes of bonus features exploring such topics as Native Americans and African Americans on the prairie, the Morgan Horse, and the American artist Harvey Dunn. Finally, travel behind the scenes with director Dean Butler and illustrator Cheryl Harness to experience the making of Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

The documentary and bonus features were narrated, directed, and co-produced by Dean Butler who is well-known for his memorable portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on the “Little House on the Prairie” television series from 1979 to 1983. In addition to Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Dean produced, directed and narrated another wonderful documentary called Almanzo Wilder: Life Before Laura.

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Comments

  1. Evelynn Gabor says

    January 6, 2023 at 7:39 am

    I love the book and The movies

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  2. Donna Stevens says

    July 21, 2022 at 9:15 am

    My Gram gave me the set of books when I was around 10 years old (I’m now58). I read those books over and over. To say I loved them is an understatement lol. I watched the show as often as I could but that was the age when we went outside to play, NOT stay in and watch TV. The books and shows made such an impact on me that I was determined that my daughter would be named Laura Elizabeth if I should have one. Well, my husband didn’t like the name Elizabeth, so when I did have a girl, she was named Laura Beth. I wished I had been lucky enough to have met her in person but it was not to be. Thank you for having and sharing this site for our information and delight!

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  3. Anita says

    February 7, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    I grew up reading The Little House book series and fell in love with the books and the characters. Loved the pictures in the books.

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    • EllenDeMoss and says

      February 21, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      I have watched Little House on The Prairie since I’ve been a little girl and I’m now 58 next month. Love the show and everything about Laura Wilder Ingalls.

      Reply
  4. Paulette Miguel5@ gmail.com says

    February 7, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    I’ve watched the Little House series numerous times, and will NEVER tire of it, EVER…Rose lived in my town-Danbury, Ct….her house is still occupied on King st.. It’s so nice knowing that she was Laura and Almonzo’s daughter…❤️😊

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  5. Tim Reyes says

    January 8, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    I love the little house books always have since I was 11 years old.

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  6. Amanda says

    August 28, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    I remember the story of little house on the prairie when I was young kid and I am 55 now still love story. Calling from Australia 2021

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  7. May Cisneros says

    July 24, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    I am a huge fan of the Little House books and show and I am so happy that this is a site! Who doesn’t love the life and times of Laura and her family? Love the site! You got all my support!!

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    • Norma Underwood says

      August 25, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      I love them too. I have all her books and I also have the cookbook from the show.

      Reply
  8. Frances says

    July 22, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    Little House never gets old. I loved it as a kid on Monday nights. And I love it now at age 54. I use many of the lines from the show with my own family, they are timeless !! The episodes just never get old.

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  9. Minusha Perera says

    June 13, 2021 at 11:49 pm

    I have first heard about the Little House on the Prairie tv show from my parents. I remember they said that how much they had enjoyed it. I’ve purchased the entire book series translated to the Sinhala language as we could not find the English version back then. I have immensely enjoyed reading them. It made me travel back in time. Laura’s life story teaches us about love, loyalty, kindness, sacrifice, patience, hard work, determination, and the list is endless.

    I still read them and I am so glad that there is a website 🙂

    The Little House on the Prairie book series and the tv show is relevant at all times.

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  10. Nobody❤️Littlehousemorethanme says

    January 19, 2021 at 6:55 am

    I love little house and am very pleased there is a website 🙃🙃

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    • Calvin Scheuvront says

      July 24, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      I love little house and I used to skip school to watch it with my mom as a kid..

      Reply
  11. Cheryl Groves says

    December 5, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    I love this show as well. I watched it as a small kid and I watch it today. I have seen it many many times throughout the years. I wished I lived back in those days. I know it was a hard life, but yet it was a strong feeling of home and safety. I loved all the episodes. I hope this show remains on reruns until the end of time. It will always be relevant.

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    • Nobody❤️Littlehousemorethanme says

      January 19, 2021 at 6:56 am

      Me too! I wish I could travel on the prairie.
      S shame😞

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  12. Internal says

    October 8, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    visionary

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  13. Judy says

    September 25, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    I have recently begun to re-watch the series on Cozi. It is one of the most remarkable shows ever made. It depicts EVERYTHING humans face, even today. The life was hard, yet family and community were so important. I am always ALWAYS uplifted by the stories! The show integrates everything that is lacking today: faith in God, family, hard work, love, forgiveness. The show also covers many issues that are present today: death, disease, racism, crime, infidelity, hatred, women’s rights, bullying. The list goes on. Yet the show always deals with its subject matter with respect and optimism. Those are things we so badly need right now. It amazes me how relevant this wonderful show remains. I am going to make sure my grandchildren watch the show when they are old enough. It is well worth watching today. We have much to learn from it. Although it ran 40 years ago or so, it is still so relevant today. Maybe even more so.

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    • Baz says

      August 30, 2022 at 2:04 am

      I grew up watching house on the prairie. Well respected show. It covered every possible issue’s we still have today as was already said before e.g, bullying, racism, understanding and forgiving and coming together as a community. It’s a learning curve. The characters was all so talented. My favourite character was Laura and her father in the show. I am now 58 and from the United Kingdom. May the show go on forever.

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  14. Pamela Colasurdo says

    June 5, 2020 at 8:43 am

    This is one of my all time favorites. I love the wholesome, simple life they lead and all the importance they put on love and family. It always uplifts my spirit and makes me happy. I watched this series and then went to the library and read all the books as an adult. I love historical stories and that it was a real story. Family life back then was a collaborative effort that kept the family working close together for their survival. There were little outside distractions so the family stayed together as a unit until the children married. I always wish I lived during simpler times in such a cohesive and close family unit. I just watched the series again on Amazon Prime…it was a wonderful distraction during these crazy times of pandemic, tweets and social unrest.

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  15. Cynthia S Alberto says

    May 5, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    Little House on the Prairie brings back so many memories of my childhood. I enjoyed watching the series with my mom and sisters. 💖😢

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  16. Amber says

    February 7, 2020 at 11:22 am

    Love this story and love that it’s true 💕 I didn’t know that it was true. So grateful to share with my kids age 14 and 12.
    Thank you 🙏

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  17. Marly says

    February 7, 2020 at 7:48 am

    It is still on. It shows everyday on the Hallmark drama channel.

    Reply
  18. Judy says

    January 16, 2020 at 5:32 am

    I watch all the reruns! Can I buy a set of her books?

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    • Jen Shinn says

      January 16, 2020 at 8:11 am

      Yes! Here is the link: https://littlehouseontheprairie.com/about-us/little-house-on-the-prairie-books/

      Reply
  19. Amber says

    October 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Little House seasons 1 through 9 are on Amazon Prime video! My husband and I have been watching them all.

    Reply
  20. Mary Spinks says

    September 25, 2019 at 9:59 am

    I love Little House on the Prairie! Just disappointed that it isn’t showing on TV anymore. I love to come home from work, sit down & watch episodes of Little House. It relaxes me! Now it’s not on. I wish they would bring it back.

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    • April says

      February 7, 2020 at 6:54 am

      LHOTP is showing on TV- you just have to have the right channel: Hallmark or UP. And frequently shows marathons.
      I too watched the series and read the books growing up- now watch reruns. Helps with stress.
      Would very much like to get this DVD; bought the book regarding Laura’s real life as well. Enlightening-

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      • Jim Clifford says

        April 22, 2022 at 7:37 am

        The DVDs can be purchased on Amazon or eBay. We just purchased them. We then realized they are on Amazon Prime Video. But the DVDs don’t have commercials. We enjoy the wholesome values of the people living in these times.

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    • Lorille says

      February 11, 2020 at 8:58 am

      We can still watch Little House on the Prairie on channel uptv. I loved to watch it when I was a kid and my children do to.

      Reply
    • Sheila Helton s says

      March 10, 2020 at 12:41 am

      Little house on the prairie still has reruns on UP TV

      Reply
    • Angie says

      May 5, 2020 at 9:16 pm

      I’m still seeing reruns on tv.

      Reply
    • Tammy says

      June 17, 2020 at 8:49 am

      You can stream it free on IMDB app

      Reply
    • Rita says

      September 16, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      It’s still on certain channels on Dish Network.

      Reply
  21. Kevin Hall says

    September 9, 2019 at 2:55 pm

    Have loved Little house since I was a kid. Will never forget watching it on Monday night’s with my mother. Such wonderful memories to look back on. Still watch them every chance I get on inspection and cozi. Love to all.

    Reply
  22. Le bui says

    August 15, 2019 at 10:54 am

    One of among my favorite films about family spirit. I love the way they care together

    Reply
  23. Raquel says

    July 15, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    I loved seeing little house on the prairie every dinner my brother and sister would sit in the livingroom to see it. We loved it.

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  24. Mary E Smith says

    April 2, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    I love to watch Little House On The Prairie..

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    • Hannah Kegel says

      July 15, 2019 at 10:29 am

      Me and my sisters love them too!!

      Reply
    • Dianne Gaud says

      August 16, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      I love watching little house I love it and I love Melissa Gilbert happy birthday to you and many more .love you. Love Dianne Gaud

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  25. Laurie Matson says

    March 20, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    Where can we watch the Documentary The Legacy Of Laura Ingalls Wilder? And Almanzo Wilder Life Before Laura?

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    • Jen Shinn says

      March 21, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      You can purchase them on Amazon. Here is the Documentary: https://amzn.to/2OhYuIb and here is Almanzo Wilder Life Before Laura: https://amzn.to/2YfGeUn

      Reply

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