Melissa Gilbert and Michael Landon star in the story of a loving family during trying times on the Western Frontier. From illness and death, to adoption and religious differences, Little Houses On The Prairie tackles all the issues that we face today. Somehow, the Ingalls get through tough times—and even without modern comforts!
CAN YOU SPOT
Sean Penn, Anne Archer, Ernest Borgnine, Patricia Neal, Shannen Doherty, Robert Urich, Jason Bateman, Robert Loggia, Ernie Hudson
DID YOU KNOW
The Ingalls set home was destroyed by the California wild fires in 2003
Jonathan Gilbert (Willie Olsen) and Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls) are siblings, though not biologically
Michael Landon wrote one-third of the episodes and directed every other one
AWARDS
1983 Young Artist Award:
Best Young Actress In A Drama: Melissa Gilbert
1984 Young Artist Award:
Best Young Actress In A Drama: Melissa Gilbert
1978 Emmy Award:
Outstanding Cinematography in a Series
1979 Emmy Award:
Outstanding Cinematography in a Series
Outstanding Music Composition For A Series
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