Little House on the Prairie 1974

Overview

Little House on the Prairie is an American television family drama that aired on the National Broadcasting Company network for nine seasons between 1974 and 1983. Created by Blanche Hanalis, the series is an adaptation of the best-selling books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, which are based on her own life during the pioneer days. The story begins when Charles Ingalls decides to move his family west from the big woods of Wisconsin due to difficult hunting conditions. The family settles on a farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, during the 1870s and 1880s. Their life in this setting is characterized by a series of adventures, tragedies, and triumphs. The program originated with a pilot episode that first aired on March 30, 1974, which was based on the third book in the series. The cast of the production included actors such as Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, and Rachel Lindsay Greenbush. This television series remains a recognized adaptation of the pioneer literature written by Laura Ingalls Wilder.