Melissa Gilbert has the most appearances of the series, a total of 190 of the 204 episodes. Main article: List of Little House on the Prairie characters
During the 1982–83 television season, with the departure of Landon and Grassle, a sequel series was broadcast with the new title Little House: A New Beginning, generally considered Season Nine for syndicated packages. The series premiered on the NBC network on September 11, 1974, and last aired on May 10, 1982. The pilot was based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's third Little House book in the series, Little House on the Prairie. The regular series was preceded by a two-hour pilot movie, which first aired on March 30, 1974. Friendly then asked Michael Landon to direct the pilot Landon agreed on the condition that he could also play Charles Ingalls. In 1972, with the encouragement of his wife and daughter, television producer and former NBC executive Ed Friendly acquired the film and television rights to Wilder’s novels from Roger Lea MacBride and engaged Blanche Hanalis to write the teleplay for a two-hour motion picture pilot.
The show is an adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's best-selling series of Little House books. Little House on the Prairie (later known as Little House: A New Beginning in its sequel season) is an American Western historical drama television series, starring Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, and Melissa Sue Anderson, about a family living on a farm in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s. Ma( ) Chronology Preceded by Little House on the Prairie Followed by Little House on the Prairie: A Look Back to Yesterday Related shows Father Murphy External links Website NBC Productions Distributor NBCUniversal Television Distribution Release Original network NBC Picture format NTSC Audio format Monaural Original release Septem( ) – Claxton Running time 48-49 minutes Production companies Ed Friendly Productions of episodes 204 (+ 4 specials) ( list of episodes) Production Executive producers Michael Landon
With the digital release of all nine seasons, the show now looks better than ever and the scenes that were cut for syndication are fully restored. “The stories are still relevant and have resonated for decades with audiences around the world.
Little House on the Prairie is a show full of love, community and heart,” said Melissa Gilbert (“Laura Ingalls Wilder”). “I am overjoyed that 40 years later, the series that I grew up performing on, is available for new generations to enjoy. Meticulously restored to original broadcast length and remastered for optimal picture and sound quality, all nine seasons will be available in high definition for fans both new and old to experience the timeless themes of love, adventure and rich family values like never before. Now for the first time, 40 years later, every episode of Little House on the Prairie will be available on Digital HD September 9th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. SANTA MONICA, CA (August 26, 2014) – In September 1974, the first season of Little House on the Prairie premiered on NBC, bringing Americans together to share in the lives of Charles, Laura and the entire Ingalls family.
A wonderful holiday gift for both new and returning fans of the timeless show, the collection is presented in an iconic “Little House” package, featuring a recreation of the Ingalls family home.Ĭontinue reading Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Series Deluxe Remastered Edition Gift Set Available on DVD October 6 → Complete Series DVD Vudu: Own All 9 Seasons of Little House on the Prairie in HD for $69.99Ĭelebrate The 40th Anniversary Of The Cherished Series When All Nine Seasons Arrive For The First Time Ever In High Definition Digital HD September 9th From Lionsgate Home Entertainment The 48-disc set features all nine fully restored and remastered seasons, including the original broadcast-length episodes and eight hours of bonus material. Relive every touching moment of the family-favorite series with Laura, Pa and the entire Ingalls family when Little House on the Prairie : The Complete Series Deluxe Remastered Edition Gift Set arrives on DVD October 6 th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
The Entire Beloved TV Series With Fully Restored Picture And Sound Arrives In A Limited Edition “Little House” DVD Gift Set On October 6
Lionsgate is releasing the complete series of Little House on the Prairie on October 6 on DVD only.