The “Little House on the Prairie” television show is an adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s best-selling Little House books based on her own life. This TV legend began with the pilot in March of 1974, which introduced millions of viewers around the world to the Ingalls family. It was then picked up as a series…
About Merlin Olsen
“Perseverance isn’t just the willingness to work hard. It’s that plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself.” Merlin Olsen Merlin Olsen Early Years Born in Utah, Merlin Olsen was the second oldest of nine children, making for a busy and exciting home growing up. His parents often opened their home…
About Alison Arngrim
“Mother says we’re not like the rest of the children.” Season 2, Episode 11, The Gift Alison 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…
About Richard Bull
“You know, an animal is no different than a person. It needs to be with someone who loves it.” Nels Oleson speaking quietly to Laura Ingalls on the front stoop of his home. Season 3, Episode 2 “Bunny” RICHARD BULL’S EARLY YEARS Richard Bull was born June 26, 1924 in Zion, Illinois about 50 miles…
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 Right While 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…
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…