Ed Friendly
Director
Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Specials
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Released Sept. 11, 1974
Episode 50 min
7+
Genres: Drama, Family, Romance, Western
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Production Companies: Worldvision Enterprises, Ed Friendly Productions, NBC, NBC Studios
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
7.0
S0E1 - Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie is a 1974 television film which is considered to be the pilot to the Little House on the Prairie TV-series. It is closely based on the Little House on the Prairie novel; second of the "Little House" series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
March 30, 1974, midnight
S0E2 - Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
In Burr Oak, Iowa, Charles gets a promotion as a Purchasing Agent, and he takes Albert with him on a buying trip to Minnesota. En route, they stop at the University of Minnesota where Albert plans on pursuing his medical endeavors, then they reunite with family and old friends in Walnut Grove. Albert finds romance with a girl called Michele Pierson, and Charles encourages the local farmers to start a cooperative to enable them to compete with the big farms. However, Albert starts suffering from serious nosebleeds and exhaustion and is diagnosed with leukemia. Ultimately, he chooses to go back to Walnut Grove, where he spends his time making special memories and receives the offer of a four-year scholarship from the university he had planned on attending. Finally, Albert, Laura and Michele join Miss Plum and the local school children in their annual climb to 'the keepsake tree' at the top of Harper's Bluff, where they join hands and raise them in a celebratory salute.
Dec. 16, 1983, midnight
S0E3 - Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
During preparation for Christmas baby Rose Wilder is kidnapped by the woman who recently lost her child. Looking for her Laura, Almanzo and Mr Edwards meet lonely orphan boy, who finally stays with that woman.
Dec. 17, 1984, midnight
S0E4 - Little House: The Last Farewell
Charles and Caroline visit Walnut Grove and are pleased to be able to stay in the 'Little House' when John and Sarah Carter go out of town. Then the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon, Nathan Lassiter (James Karen), has acquired title to all the land in Hero Township, which they had believed to be homesteading land. Having failed to defeat his claim on legal grounds and even with guns against an army cavalry unit, the townspeople are inspired by Laura to vent their anger at what they see as an injustice, and they decide upon a drastic plan of action. When Lassiter arrives to claim the town, he finds all the town buildings dynamited, and the townsfolk leave to start new lives elsewhere, as many of them have done before.
Feb. 2, 1984, midnight
S0E5 - The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 1) A Place in Television History (Season 1)
Part 1 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.
March 25, 2014, midnight
S0E6 - The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 2) In The Beginning (Season 2)
Part 2 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.
March 25, 2014, midnight
S0E7 - The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 3) Casting Walnut Grove (Season 3)
Part 3 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.
March 25, 2014, midnight
S0E8 - The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 4) A Day in the Life of Little House (Season 4)
Part 4 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.
March 25, 2014, midnight
S0E9 - The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 5) Stories to Remember (Season 5)
Part 5 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.
March 25, 2014, midnight
S0E10 - The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 6) A Lasting Legacy (Season 6)
Part 6 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.
March 25, 2014, midnight
S0E11 - Interview with Dabbs Greer (Reverend Alden)
S0E12 - Interview with Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson)
S0E13 - Interview with Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder)
S0E14 - Interview with Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary Ingalls)
S0E15 - Interview with Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls)
S0E16 - Documentary 'Laura Ingalls Wilder - Historic Site Tour'
For Little House fans who want to know more about the places Laura lived and wrote about in her books. Includes overview tours of Pepin, WS, Burke, NY, and Spring Valley, MN.
S0E17 - Documentary 'Laura's Long Winters'
This documentary, shot in the winter of 2005 "on location" in Walnut Grove, MN and De Smet, SD, offers viewers a unique look at the winter life in Laura's time along with insights into how Michael Landon and the producers of the Little House series created winter conditions for the timeless enjoyment of television audiences.
S0E18 - Documentary 'Laura's Legacy'
This documentary journey explores the essence of Laura Ingalls Wilder's message through the words of Little House on the Prairie cast members as well as devoted fans who live and work in the places Laura lived and wrote about. Features interviews with Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush, Charlotte Stewart and Kent McCray.
S0E19 - About The Casting (with Susan Sukman Mccray)
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 10089 min.
Released: Sept. 11, 1974
Last Air Date: March 21, 1983, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 7+
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