Tag: Little House on the Prairie
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‘Little House on the Prairie’s Ingalls Family Tree Explained
Based on the beloved novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie is a fictionalized account of the Ingalls family as they venture across the American Midwest in search of a new life. The show originally ran from 1974 until the end of its eighth season in 1982, though a new series rebranded…
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This Was the Best ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Episode
With over 200 episodes and four television specials trailing behind its covered wagon, it’s hard to name a single episode of Little House on the Prairie as “the best.” Based on the semi-autobiographical Little House book series by the real-life Laura Ingalls Wilder, the television adaptation was known best for its traditional family values, picturesque…
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Johnny Cash Once Played a Preacher on ‘Little House on the Prairie’
There hasn’t been another television series quite like Little House on the Prairie. Running for eight seasons (plus an additional sequel season) on NBC through the 1970s and into the early ’80s, Little House was executive produced, often directed by, and starred Michael Landon as the Ingalls family patriarch. Bridging the gap between being a…
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Where Was ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Filmed?
As one of the most beloved television shows ever produced, Little House on the Prairie can still be seen on TV today as the show’s strong syndication record has kept it afloat for decades. Originally developed by Blanche Hanalis, the series was headlined by former Bonanza star Michael Landon, who directed, wrote, produced, and starred…
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Here’s How ‘Yellowstone’ Connects to ‘Little House on the Prairie’
Long before Yellowstone was the ruling Western/rural drama that swept the hearts of audiences nationwide, there was another long-running series that held the title. While not your traditional Western (more like a Midwestern), Little House on the Prairie certainly appealed to rural audiences similarly to how Yellowstone does now, albeit with a “family values” mindset…
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Ozark Changed Jason Bateman’s Perspective On His Role In The Filmmaking Process
As much as “Ozark” depends on all-star showings from Laura Linney and Julia Garner, it could never work without Jason Bateman’s performance. The desperation and coldness that he imbues in Marty Byrde are staples of the dark sense of humor that makes the show so compelling to watch. And as the Emmy-winning director of nine…
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Why smart horror is putting the fear into sequel-addicted Hollywood
While the industry hedges its bets on reboots and expanded universes, subversive scare flicks such as A Quiet Place and Get Out are making low-budget risk-taking payHorror, it seems, will never die. The undermining of traditional releasing strategies by Netflix premieres and simultaneous releases of movies in cinemas and on demand has led to Hollywood…