News Archives: 2006

 

Love's Abiding Joy Now Available on DVD!
Love's Abiding Joy, the forth installment in the Love Comes Softly series based on the books by Janette Oke and produced by Michael Landon, JR. is now available on DVD. Following a treacherous journey West, Missie as played by Erin Cottrell (Disney, Caroline Ingalls) and her husband have set up a homestead where they've begun to raise a family. And now that a railroad line connects the states, Missie's father is able to visit. But when the joyful reunion is interrupted by tragedy, the faith and love of this family is once again challenged in a story you and your family will never forget. DVD features Widescreen and Full screen views. A beautiful Bible study guide is inserted in each DVD sold containing photos from the movie. To purchase your copy, click here. Be looking for new DVD covers in 2007 to be released for the previous films.
Posted 12-30-06

 

Susan McCray to Interview Melissa Gilbert and Karen Grassle
Susan McCray will be taping an interview with Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder) on January 20th for her radio show following Karen Grassle (NBC, Caroline Ingalls) on February 27th 2007. Susan's radio show's are great and fans will definitely be in for a treat.
Posted 12-26-06

 

Beyond the Prairie II: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder to Air on the Lifetime Movie Network
Many fans have requested and asked that the Beyond the Prairie movies starring Meredith Monroe would air again on TV. This Thursday December 28, Beyond the Prairie II will air on the Lifetime Movie Network. 7 PM Central time. Check local listings.
Posted 12-26-06

 

Michael Landon Remembrance Project Site Launches
Prairie Fans is proud to announce the launching of landonlegacy.com, a Web site where fans of Michael Landon can submit messages celebrating Michael's work and legacy. Messages sent in will be shared with the Landon family. This Web site also offers fans who met Michael to submit their story and offers visitors a chance to read stories from fans who did meet Michael. A wonderful tribute Web site for fans of Michael and his work.
Posted 12-21-06

 

Melissa Gilbert to be keynote speaker at the 2007 Love Of Literacy Luncheon in Palm Beach, Florida
Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder) will be the keynote speaker at the 2007 Love Of Literacy Luncheon, which benefits the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition, will be March 16, in the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion. Seating is limited to 870. For more information, call the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition at (800) 273-1030 or visit www.pbcliteracy.org.
Posted 12-14-06

 

Wendi Turnbaugh gives birth
On November 27, 2006 Wendi Turnbaugh (NBC, Grace Ingalls) gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Raegan Grace weighing in at 8-4 and 20 3/4 long. Wendi told us, "Yes the Grace is in honor of baby Grace as well as God's amazing grace." Wendi also shared with us that she and the baby are doing really great.
Posted 12-12-06

 

Skye McCole Bartusiak makes short action film, Razor Sharp
Skye McCole Bartusiak (CBS, Rose Wilder) made an action film, Razor Sharp, during the summer of 2005. The film was directed by Marcus Perry. It is scheduled to premiere on January 10, 2007 in Los Angeles, and is the subject of an article in an upcoming volume of Script magazine. The short was screened at the Wizardcon comic book convention in Dallas, TX on Nov 11-12, 2006.
Posted 12-10-06

 

A New Web site for the film "The Wild Stallion" staring Danielle Ryan Chuchran Launches
A new Web site has launched for the film The Wild Stallion staring Danielle Ryan Chuchran (Disney, Mary Ingalls). To view the Web site and it's features click here.
Posted 12-8-06

 

Old and New Little House stars appear together as Grand Marshals
This past Saturday Little House stars Brian Part (NBC, Carl Edwards), and Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) appeared together as grand marshals at the annual Frazier Park Festival of Fantasy of Lights held in Frazier Park, California. Kyle told Prairie Fans, "Brian and Melody are the most fun and energetic couple I know! I felt like I've know them my whole life and now we've adopted each other and I have a new aunt and uncle." Brian had the following to say about Kyle, "Kyle and her mother are two of the most beautiful people I have ever met and our friendship will continue for a long, long time especially since we have a new adopted niece, Kyle." Posted 12-03-06

      

Melissa Gilbert to speak at Women in Business Network Luncheon
This years special 'Holiday Giving' luncheon in Cocoanut Grove located in Santa Cruz, California features Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder). The actress, former SAG president, mother and newly elected board president of Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition will speak about her passion for the plight of seriously ill children. Reservations required. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday. $50 general public/$25 Santa Cruz chamber members. Call (831) 457-3715.
Posted 12-2-06

 

Danielle Ryan Chuchran, Disney Mary Ingalls appears on Soap Opera
Danielle Ryan Chuchran (Disney, Mary Ingalls) has booked 4 episodes of "The Bold and the Beautiful." The episodes featuring Dani will air, Nov. 28th, 30th, Dec. 5th, and the 22nd.
Posted 11-27-06

 

Melissa Gilbert and OurStoryTM Celebrity Charity Auction
On December 4th, the Melissa Gilbert and OurStoryTM Celebrity Charity Auction will allow fans of Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder) and other celebrities such as Cindy Crawford, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Marcus Allen, Tom Hanks, Mandy Moore and many more to bid on autographed and one-of-a-kind items on eBay. Fans of Melissa Gilbert will also have a chance to win a day with Melissa Gilbert. Prairie Fans is asking fans to help this charity and bid on one of the listed items. To bid, click here.
Posted 11-23-06

 

Little House on the Prairie of Yesterday and Today
This December 2nd, Little House stars of the past and today, Brian Part (NBC, Carl Edwards) and Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) will be appearing together as grand marshals in the annual Frazier Park Festival of Fantasy of Lights being held in Frazier Park, California. The festival will include the annual parade, food, live music, Christmas boutiques, pictures with Santa, and a meet an greet with Brian and Kyle. This exciting event starts at 3:30 p.m. Hotel accommodations are available at the Best Western Inn of Frazier park.
Posted 11-23-06

 

Erin Cottrell, Disney Caroline Ingalls Returns as Missie LaHaye this December
Erin Cottrell (Disney, Caroline Ingalls) will be returning as Missie LaHaye, in the upcoming Michael Landon, Jr. film "Love's Abiding Joy." This film is the sequel to "Love's Long Journey" and will make its debut on December 16 on the Hallmark Channel. Click here for more information and to view a clip from the film.
Posted 11-19-06

 

Catching up With Danielle Ryan Chuchran Disney's Mary Ingalls
We recently caught up with Danielle Ryan Chuchran (Disney, Mary Ingalls) who had several things to share with us from winning horse shows to starring in a new movie directed by Michael Landon, Jr. Click here to read our interview with Dani. Click here to discuss the interview with other fans.
Posted 11-14-06

 

Melissa Gilbert Voted Board President of Children’s Hospice Coalition
Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder), the award winning actor, director, producer, and former president of the Screen Actor’s Guild, has been elected board president of the Children’s Hospice Coalition (www.childrenshospice.org), a nonprofit organization that works to expand hospice and palliative care services to children who are suffering from life-threatening conditions. Melissa Gilbert has been actively involved as a board member of the organization since 2004.
Posted 11-12-06

 

Meredith Monroe BgFATLdy Project Update
Early this summer we reported that Meredith Monroe (CBS, Laura Ingalls Wilder) would be starring in a new movie titled BgFATLdy. Meredith will be playing the role Suzy Beacon. A Web site for the film, and a MySpace page for this film featuring a trailer is now available. More information to be announced. 
Posted 11-12-06

 

Have Christmas With Almanzo
This December 2nd, listen to a reading of Farmer Boy in the famous farmhouse parlor at the Almanzo Wilder farm. Click here for more information.
Posted 11-04-06

 

Brenda Turnbaugh Remembers Shooting the Tornado episode of Little House
Wendi and Brenda Turnbaugh (NBC, Grace Ingalls) recently posted another memory and family picture taken on the set on their official Web site about on there experience on "Little House." Click here to read Brenda's memory about the filming of the tornado episode where Laura and Almanzo loose their home.
Posted 11-04-06

 

Catching up with Pamela Roylance
We recently caught up with Pamela Roylance (NBC, Sarah Carter) who had several new projects to share with us. Pamela just finished playing the recurring role of Judge Jane Peechum in her second episode of JUSTICE.  Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman) was the guest star. Pamela said she was delightful to work with, as was the rest of the cast. This episode should air in about a month.

 

Pamela is also in the October issue of Reader's Digest in a Nexium, (the little purple pill) ad. She thinks it's also in the Oct or Nov issue of Food and Wine, from what someone told her. And finally, Pamela's Purina Cat Chow commercial continues to run, and Isn't sure of the status of her Enablex spot that she did awhile back. It ran for 13 weeks, and she believes its now on hold.

 

Pamela has been enjoying teaching drama to Pre-kindergarten kids, and Yoga and Mat Pilates at the gym. Pamela still teaches corporate seminars and gives motivational speeches whenever she can.
Posted 11-04-06

 

Melissa Gilbert celebrates Dine With Your Dog Day this weekend
It's "Dine With Your Dog Day" in some states this weekend, but celebration is open to interpretation. "Desperate Housewives" actress Nicollette Sheridan and "Exorcist" head-turner Linda Blair were supposed to eat dog food during a promotional event in Los Angeles. "This is not 'Fear Factor,' " Sheridan said Thursday, balking at the idea.

 

Blair also declined, explaining she's a vegetarian. But Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder) and Ross the Intern from Jay Leno's "Tonight" show were game and scooped up helpings of doggie morsels. Pictured right, Melissa Gilbert and Ross the Intern from "The Tonight Show" eat dog food to promote "Dine With Your Dog Day. Click here for full story.
Posted 10-22-06

 

Kyle Chavarria aka Laura Ingalls stops by Independence Kansas
This past weekend Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) made a public appearance at the 2006 Blue Grass on the Prairie festival in Independence Kansas, the birthplace of Carrie Ingalls. Kyle talked about her role as Laura Ingalls in the Disney Mini-series and signed and greeted her fans. Kyle also made front page news in the town's local newspaper. A copy of this newspaper will be posted soon. Below are pictures from the event. Posted 10-22-06

   

The Half-pints Exclusive Interview
PrairieFans.com recently had the privilege to interview the group "The Half-pints" a group based on the "Little House" books and television series. Click here to read our exciting interview with the band. Click here to discuss the interview with other fans.
Posted 10-7-06

 

Personal Photos of the NBC Little House cast
Brian Part (NBC, Carl Sanderson-Edwards) has released several personal pictures from his collection of the NBC Cast taken last year. Click here to view these photos.
Posted 10-7-06

 

Kyle Chavarria Public Appearance
Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) will be making a public appearance on Saturday October 14, 2006 at the Little House on the Prairie Cabin Site in Independence, Kansas, the birthplace of Carrie Ingalls Swanzey. Kyle will talk about her role as Laura on the Disney "Little House" as well as provide an opportunity for all her fans to meet her in person and get autographs. For more information, contact the Historical Society of Independence, Kansas at (620) 289-4238. Click here for commercial.
Posted 10-7-06

 

New project for Griffin Powell-Arcand
Griffin Powell-Arcand (Disney, Young Indian boy) has just finished filming the Pilot for a new TV series called Mixed Blessings. Mixed Blessings is a comedy about a blended family (Aboriginal and Caucasian). Griffin plays the youngest, Donnie. More information to be announced. Pictured to the right is a new head shot of Griffin, courtesy of Powell-Arcand family.
Posted 10-7-06

 

New Little House books
A new edition of the "Little House" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder are in the making. The new edition will feature staged photographs for each of the covers. Photographs on the cover will feature something based on a story from the particular book. More information to be announced.
Posted 10-6-06

 

Melissa Gilbert to appear on FX this week
This Tuesday evening, Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder) drops in on the doctors of "Nip/Tuck." Melissa plays a woman who needs reconstructive surgery following a rather embarrassing incident. Check local listings for air times.
Posted 9-22-06

 

New show for Alison Arngrim this fall
Alison Arngrim (NBC, Nellie Oleson) will be appearing in a new show this fall titled "Flirting With Morty" written by Paula Mitchell Manning. Flirting With Monty will also feature Dorian Harewood. Show dates: October 15th-November 7th. Sundays at 5 p.m. and Mondays-Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at the Acme Comedy Theatre, 135 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles. Click here for more information.
Posted 9-10-06

 

Kyle Chavarria greets the troops in Iraq
This week, Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) released a special greeting to the troops in Iraq. Visit Kyle's Official Web site to listen.
Posted 9-10-06

 

Laura Ingalls and Carl Edwards Friendship Video
Prairie Fans is proud to show off the hard work of Prairie Fan, Shannon's dedication video to Laura and Carl's friendship from the NBC Little House series. To view the video click here. Comments about this video can be shared by clicking here. The actor who played Carl Edwards comments about this video are also available on the comment link.
Posted 8-26-06

 

Behind the Scenes look at Disney's Little House on the Prairie
Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) has several personal pictures of herself and some of the Disney cast taken on the set of "Little House" featured on her Official Web site for fans to view. These photos have never been seen by the public before and will be a real treat for fans! Along with these photos of Kyle are photos of herself with recognized personalities such as Ivanka Trump and Scott Wilson.
Posted 8-19-06

 

Nip/Tuck Pulls Melissa Gilbert For Fourth Season
"Nip/Tuck" is a series that just keeps getting hotter and hotter. With the fourth season set to debut in a few weeks, FX (the show's network) announced this week that the series has locked in several guest stars for the new season. One of the guest stars is our very own Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder). Season four of "Nip/Tuck" will premier on September 5, 2006. More information on Melissa's appearance TBA.
Posted 8-5-06

 

Karen Grassle Featured
Early this July, The Ventura County Star wrote a nice article on Karen Grassle (NBC, Caroline Ingalls) which was featured in the Lifestyle section. Click here to read this wonderful piece on Karen with recent studio pictures of Karen featured as well!
Posted 7-30-06

 

Beth Ingalls: Living relative of Laura Ingalls Wilder Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans is proud and honored to have had the chance to interview a living relative of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Click here to read our exciting interview with Beth Ingalls about her life and family heritage. Click here to discuss the interview with other fans.
Posted 7-2-06

 

New Project for Meredith Monroe
Meredith Monroe (CBS, Laura Ingalls Wilder) has been cast in the role of Suzy Beacon in the film BgFATLdy. More information about this project to be announced.
Posted 7-2-06

 

The latest film featuring Kyle Chavarria is available on DVD
Saving Shiloh featuring Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) is now available for pre-order on DVD through Amazon. Saving Shiloh is scheduled to be released on August 22, 2006. Click here to purchase. Amazon has the film for $13.99. Kyle played the role of Dara Lyn Preston in this film. Pictured right is a photo of Kyle with Scott Wilson who played Judd Travers in this film. Photo courtesy of the Chavarria family.
Posted 7-21-06

 

July 2006 Laura Ingalls Wilder Events
Ingalls Homestead Event: "Fun in the One Room School" happening, Monday July 24, 2006. For teachers, fans, and home schooling parents, come for a day of presentations and learning about one-room schoolhouses. Sponsored in part by Ingalls Homestead, the same acres that Pa homesteaded in the 1880s. Click here for more information.

"These Happy Golden Years" Pageant happening, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24. Click here for more information.

Walnut Grove, MN Wilder Pageant happening, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24. Click here for more information.
Source of News: www.homesteadernewsletter.com Posted 7-9-06

 

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: SPECIAL EDITION MOVIE BOX SET
A collector's must-have edition, this extraordinary 5-DVD box set picks up where the Emmy Award-winning series ended. Featuring three 84-minute never-before-released to DVD movies: Look Back to Yesterday, Bless All the Dear Children, and The Last Farewell. This special set features several great bonus features such as a very personal, revealing conversation with Melissa Gilbert about her life-shaping Little House on the Prairie Experience. Also, features a conversation with Little House casting director, Susan McCray and a special "Farewell to Walnut Grove" documentary produced by Patrick Loubatière providing background on the making of the final Little House movies and why The Last Farewell marked such a dramatic and irreversible ending to the series.

 

The majority of the bonus features were produced by Dean Butler (NBC, Almanzo Wilder).  This special edition set will be available on October 17, 2006. Suggested retail price is $39.98. Prairie Fans will offer this set at a discount price when available.
Posted 6-30-06

 

Miss Beadle visits South Dakota
Charlotte Stewart (NBC, Miss Beadle) recently returned from a wonderful art festival in Keystone, South Dakota where Little House fans abound! Everyone was so welcoming to her she said in the town where Carrie Ingalls lived and ran the local printing press. Charlotte was a guest at Mount Rushmore and at the Chief Crazy Horse monument. Charlotte encourage everyone to visit this beautiful area. For more information on Charlotte Stewart visit her official Web site at www.liquidbutterfly.com.  

Source of News: Charlotte Stewart Posted 6-29-06

 

Greenbush Twins Official Web site Revamp
Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush (NBC, Carrie Ingalls) have just released an all new GreenbushTwins.com. New version of the Web site has been in the works for a very long time. The Greenbush twins have new pictures, new store items including western wear and much more! Click here to check out the Greenbush Twins new site.
Posted 6-29-06

 

On the Wilder side
A Minnesota highway takes Bonnetheads deep into the heart of "Little House on the Prairie" territory. Click here to read an article about Walnut Grove that was published in today's Chicago Tribune. Click here to discuss the article with other fans.
Posted 6-29-06

 

Little House on the Prairie Jigsaw Puzzles
Prairie Fans is proud to offer our visitors a series of interactive jigsaw puzzles. Click here to visit our puzzle page. Enjoy!
Posted 6-29-06

 

Kyle Chavarria appearing in a New Music Video
Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) will be starring in a new music video by southern California band, Rooney. Music video will air on MTV when completed. More information on this project to be announced. Click here to visit the bands official site.
Posted 6-23-06

 

New Film for Alison Arngrim
Alison Arngrim (NBC, Nellie Oleson) finished filming her first motion picture in France called "le Deal." Alison plays a crazy French woman (the lead female role) obsessed with English/American culture who laughs every time she is told about a murder. "le Deal" is a thriller/Mystery/comedy picture that is scheduled to be released this November in French cinemas.
Source of News: Olivier Guerneaud Posted 6-23-06

 

Sidney Greenbush Launches New Western Store
Sidney Greenbush (NBC, Carrie Ingalls) has opened a new store "Totally Western" specializing in western wear. If you would like to purchase a item from Sidney's store visit the following links: www.twistedxboots.com, www.eroper.com,  www.diamondcutjeans.com (Sidney has in stock what you see on those sites) find what you are looking for and contact "Totally Western" at (559) 635-2884 to place your order or email Sidney directly at SRGreenbush@aol.com.
Posted 6-2-06

 

New Film for Danielle Ryan Chuchran
Be watching for Danielle Ryan Chuchran's (Disney, Mary Ingalls) latest family film "The Wild Stallion" scheduled to be released in theatres late this summer.
Posted 6-2-06

 

Melissa Gilbert's Thicker Than Water now available on DVD
Thicker Than Water that originally aired on the Hallmark Channel starring Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls), Lindsay Wagner, and Brian Wimmer is now available on DVD. Thicker Than Water is a moving family drama about a high-powered lawyer who stumbles onto an old photograph and decides to find out more about the life of her late father; her investigation leads her first to a beautiful, isolated ranch, and then to a family she didn't know she had. Click here to purchase this movie on DVD.
 Posted 5-23-06

 

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days this summer
Laura Ingalls Wilder days takes place Saturday, June 10, 2006 and ends Sunday, June 11, 2006. This event usually features dancing, live music, parades and the crowning of the annual "Little Miss Laura."
 Posted 5-23-06

 

Disney "Little House" star launches Official Web site!
Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) has launched a brand new Official Web site featuring family pictures, career  information, and a chance to ask Kyle your questions. Kyle's site also offers fans a chance to purchase a personalized autograph and more! Click here to visit the new Web site.
Posted 5-21-06

 

Melissa Sue Anderson's 10.5: Apocalypse Airs THIS SUNDAY!
After the long wait for this TV film, NBC will finally be premiering10.5:Apocalypse this Sunday evening (May 21 and 23) at 9 pm/ET and part two Tuesday evening. (see local listings) TV Guide also has interviewed Melissa Sue Anderson (NBC, Mary Ingalls) about her role as the first lady in this film. Click here to read.
 Posted 5-19-06

 

Ghost Whisper Pictures and VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars Featured
Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) appeared on an episode of Ghost Whisper last Friday. Click here to view pictures from this appearance. Melissa Sue Anderson (NBC, Mary Ingalls) was interviews a few months ago for VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars. Click here to view pictures from this interview.
 Posted 5-7-06

 

Melissa Sue Anderson section back up!
By popular demand, we have re-launched the Melissa Sue Anderson (NBC, Mary Ingalls) feature on this Web site. Click here to check it out! New pictures and new features have been added.
Posted 5-4-06

 

Erin Cottrell's Returns as Missie LaHaye
Erin Cottrell (Disney, Caroline Ingalls) will be returning as Missie LaHaye, in the upcoming Michael Landon, Jr. film "Love's Abiding Joy" which is currently being filmed at Simi Valley, near Los Angeles, California. This film is the sequel to "Love's Long Journey" and will make its debut on the Hallmark Channel on November 25, 2006. More information TBA.
Posted 5-4-06

 

Kyle Chavarria's Ghost Whisperer Episode airs this Friday
Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) episode of Ghost Whisperer will air this Friday, May 5th, 2006 on CBS. Check local listings for times. This will be the series final episode.
Posted 5-2-06

 

Disney's "Little House" Web site launched
JayG has put together an incredible Web site based on Disney's "Little House on the Prairie." Click here to check out his Web site for many great features and interesting stuff! 
Posted 5-2-06

 

JENNIFER LANDON WINS!
Jennifer Landon, the youngest daughter of Michael Landon wins this years 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actor in a drama series for her role as Gwen Norbeck on the CBS daytime soap opera "As The World Turns." Click here to send your congratulations to Jennifer! Jen, from the staff of Prairie Fans, we are proud of you and we wish you the best in your career!   
Posted 4-28-06

 

Web Site Updates
We have updated SEVERAL pages on this Web site. Updates can be found on the Information, Multimedia, and the Pioneer Girl pages.
Posted 4-22-06

 

Skye McCole Bartusiak, Rose Wilder Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans has interviewed Skye McCole Bartusiak about her role as Rose Wilder on the hit CBS movie Beyond the Prairie II: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues. Click here to read our exciting interview with Skye. Our interview with Skye features her difficult scene in the movie, plus her feelings on working with Michael Landon, Jr. and much more! Click here to discuss Skye's interview with other fans.
 Posted 4-18-06

 

New Merchandise now available in the Prairie Fans Mercantile
Prairie Fans has added several new products to our mercantile, including autographs! Please check out the many new products we have to offer. If you are looking for an item or would like to see an item offered email sales@prairiefans.com. We are always updating the store!
 Posted 4-18-06

 

New Projects for Pamela Roylance
Pamela Roylance (NBC, Sarah Carter) just booked a Toyota commercial and will be shooting it this weekend. Pamela also played Judge Peecham in a Jerry Bruckheimer pilot for FOX called "American Crime." Dates and times TBA. Pamela will also be in a Nexium print ad scheduled to appear in all the big magazines in June of 2006.
 Posted 4-7-06

 

Bonus Material for the Little House 3 TV Movies
Susan McCray will be interviewed by Dean Butler about casting the actors and what was special about them and why they were cast in their roles for the three Little House TV movies to be released on DVD by Imavision.  Most of Susan's interview will be released in August and some she did and husband Kent McCray, Little House producer will be released in a special Christmas package. A recent interview with Katherine Macgregor (Mrs. Oleson) will also be featured. More information on release dates and future bonus materials to be announced.
 Posted 4-7-06

 

"Little House" star launches Official Web site Tonight!
Wendi and Brenda Turnbaugh (NBC, Baby Grace Ingalls) have launched a brand new Web site featuring several never before seen pictures, what's new information, story of the month, and a chance to purchase rare pictures and autographs! Click here to visit the new Web site.
Posted 4-5-06

 

Wendi & Brenda Turnbaugh, Baby Grace Ingalls Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans has interviewed Wendi and Brenda Turnbaugh about their role as Baby Grace Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie. Click here to read our exciting interview with Wendi and Brenda. Our interview with Wendi and Brenda features the twins favorite episode and how they landed the job and lot's more! Click here to discuss Wendi and Brenda's interview with other fans.
 Posted 4-5-06

 

Karen Grassle performing in "Driving Miss Daisy"
Karen Grassle is performing in "Driving Miss Daisy" this month at Canada's largest regional theatre, The Manitoba Theatre Centre located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Click here for dates and for more information.
Source of News: Eric C. Posted 4-5-06

 

New Products to celebrate the career of Charlotte Stewart
LiquidButterfly.com has a variety of many exciting products celebrating the amazing career of Charlotte Stewart (NBC, Mrs. Eva Beadle Simms). We encourage all of our visitors to check it out! Click here to visit.
Posted 3-31-06

 

Limited Offer! Authentic Hand Signed Cast signed photos of Disney's "Little House"
For a limited time offer this Web site has acquired a "few" 8x10 color photos authentically hand signed by the cast of Disney's "Little House on the Prairie." We only have a few available and once they are gone, they are gone. Photos are $50. Click here to visit our autograph store for details.
 Posted 3-29-06

 

Hersha Parady performing in "Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks"
Hersha Parady (NBC, Alice Garvey) will be performing in "Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks" a play taking place at Tampa Bay, Florida. Previews May 17 and 18, Opening May 19, runs until June 11 (4 weeks). To purchase tickets, and for more information click here.
Posted 3-28-06

 

Melissa Gilbert and husband to attend the Mint Jubilee Celebrity Gala
Melissa Gilbert and her husband will be attending the Mint Jubilee Celebrity Gala this year. Tonya Dees, co-founder of the Mint Jubilee has stated, "Word that actress Melissa Gilbert, and her husband, actor Bruce Boxleitner,  will be attending has generated quite a bit of excitement. We've kind of all grown up with her." Dees has also stated about Melissa,  "She's interested in coming because she was very close to fellow Little House on the Prairie star Michael Landon, who died of cancer." For more information on this event click here.
Posted 3-25-06

 

New Role for Little House on the Prairie's Kyle Chavarria
Kyle Chavarria (Disney, Laura Ingalls) is working on an episode of Ghost Whisperer which will be the series final episode airing sometime in May of 2006. Dates and Times To Be Announced.
 Posted 3-24-06

 

Kent McCray, Little House Producer Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans has interviewed Kent McCray about his job as Producer on Little House on the Prairie. Click here to read our exciting interview with Kent. Our interview with Kent features a lot of inside information about the pilot movie and the truth about if Albert died or not! A must read for any "Little House" fan! Click here to discuss the interview with other fans.
Posted 3-19-06

 

New Promotional Pictures of Kyle Richards
Prairie Fans was sent several new color promotional head shots of the lovely Kyle Richards (Alicia Sanderson Edwards). We are excited to see that Kyle is acting again! We will let you know of any upcoming projects of Kyle's as they come up. Click the images below to view larger.      
Posted 3-19-06

 

Melissa Sue Anderson's Brady Bunch Appearance on DVD
Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary Ingalls) "Brady Bunch" guest star appearance is now available on "The Brady Bunch: Season 5 DVD." According to Lloyd J. Schwartz, The Brady Bunch Producer, this is the role that got a very young Melissa Sue Anderson the job on "Little House on the Prairie." Click here to purchase your copy from Amazon at a discounted price. Click here for more information about Melissa's appearance on "The Brady Bunch."
 Posted 3-19-06

 

Griffin-Powell Arcand wins Best Actor for his role on "Little House"
Congratulations to Griffin-Powell Arcand for winning "Best Actor" at the 3rd Annual American Indian LA Film & TV Awards for his role as the young Indian boy in Disney's "Little House on the Prairie" that aired last year on ABC. Pictured on the right is Mariana Tosca accepting for Griffin in Los Angeles. Click here to send your congratulations to Griffin.
Posted 3-05-06

 

New children's book by Susan McCray
Susan McCray has released a children's book "Harry's Piano" based on the life of her father, Harry Sukman. "Harry's Piano" will be available soon and can be purchased through Amazon. Click here to visit the Web site for this book.
 Posted 3-04-06

 

Vote for Jennifer Landon
Jennifer Landon, the youngest daughter of Michael Landon was recently nominated for this years 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actor in a drama series for her role as Gwen Norbeck on the CBS daytime soap opera "As The World Turns." Fans of Jennifer can show their support by clicking here to vote for her. Votes close on April 28, 2006.
Posted 2-27-06

 

Melissa Sue Anderson interviewed on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars
Melissa Sue Anderson was recently interviewed for VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars about her career and where she is today. Great interview! Catch airings of VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars by clicking here.
Posted 2-12-06

 

"Little House" Historian Crossover Interview
"Little House" historian's Patrick Loubatière and Lennon Parker are well recognized for their work in the public for the "Little House on the Prairie" TV series and books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Both gentlemen live in two different parts of the world, but share the same passion and love for Little House, and to treat the fans who have supported their works they thought it would be fun to do a special historian asks the historian crossover interview about each others works for "Little House". Click here to read the interview. Click here to discuss the interview.
 Posted 2-23-06

 

Prairie Fans launches Prairie Chat
Prairie Fans is proud to announce our newest feature called "Prairie Chat". "Prairie Chat" allows fans around the globe to talk and discuss the world of Little House on the Prairie together. "Prairie Chat" can be accessed by visiting our forum at www.prairietalk.com. You will need to sign up at Prairie Talk to enter chat.
Posted 2-21-06

 

Highway to Heaven: Season Three Coming to DVD this March
Michael Landon and Victor French are back with another season of Highway to Heaven. Season three of this beloved series is scheduled to be released on March 28, 2006. Season three features interviews with Cindy Landon, Kent McCray, Susan McCray, and Dennis Korn. Click here to pre order your copy and save 30% off the retail price. Season three is being retailed for $48.99.
Posted 2-21-06

 

Susan McCray, "Little House" Casting Director Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans has interviewed Susan McCray about her job as Casting Director on Little House on the Prairie. Click here to read our exciting interview with Susan about being the casting director, her relationship with Michael and the truth about the actor who was suppose to play Charles Ingalls! Click here to discuss the interview with other fans. Look for our interview with Little House producer, Kent McCray in the next few weeks!
 Posted 2-19-06  

 

Susan McCray Interviews Several "Little House" stars
Susan McCray, Little House on the Prairie casting director recently interviewed several Little House stars for her radio show. Stars include, Pamela Roylance (Sarah Carter) which will air on her show on February 28th, 2006, Merlin Olsen (Jonathan Garvey) will air on March 14th, 2006, Stan Ivar (John Carter) which will air on March 28th, 2006 and Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder) which will air on May 23rd, 2006. Click here to visit Susan's radio show Web site.
Posted 2-9-06

 

Jennifer Landon nominated for Daytime Emmy Award
Prairie Fans would like to send our congratulations to Jennifer Landon, the youngest daughter of Michael Landon for being nominated for this years 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards for OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES. Jennifer is being nominated for her role as GWEN NORBECK on the CBS daytime soap opera "As The World Turns." The Emmy awards will air on ABC on April 28, 2006 at 8 PM ET. We are very proud of Jennifer and we know her dad would be very proud of her too! For more information on the daytime Emmy's click here.
Posted 2-8-06

 

Bob Hoy Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans has interviewed Bob Hoy about his guest roles on three Little House on the Prairie episodes. Bob mentions what it was like to battle Michael Landon on screen and talks about his work with Mike and Victor French on Bonanza. Click here to read Bob's interview. Click here to discuss Bob's  interview with other Little House fans.
 Posted 2-5-06

 

Play the field with "Little House on the Prairie"
Instead of watching the Super Bowl, why not spend the afternoon watching Little House on the Prairie? This Sunday, The Hallmark channel will be airing a Little House marathon all day long. Click here to see the episodes that are airing and local times for your area.
 Posted 2-4-06

 

"Little House" fan visits Laura's home in Mansfield, Missouri
Prairie Fan Ginger Alexander had the chance to visit Laura's home in Mansfield, Missouri. Click here to read Ginger's story about her experience and to look at some great pictures she took of the estate and other locations related to Laura in Mansfield. A real treat for Laura fans!
Posted 2-3-06

 

Laura Ingalls Wilder Task Force
Prairie Fans is looking for serious Laura Ingalls Wilder fans who would be interested in being a part of a team that is writing a detailed and in depth biography on Laura Ingalls Wilder. If you are interested or know of anyone who might be have them check out the following link by clicking here.
Posted 1-30-06

 

Hersha Parady (Alice Garvey) Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans has interviewed Hersha Parady about her role as Alice Garvey on Little House on the Prairie. Click here to read the details about her role and her feelings about her character's death. Click here to discuss the interview with other fans.
Posted 1-30-06

 

The Life and Times of Laura Ingalls Wilder
February 25, 26, 2005 (additional dates in March and April)
Sharon Cullers and her daughter will be hosting "The Life and Times of Laura Ingalls Wilder" at Pioneer Arizona Living History Village. For students the cost is $20.00 per student ages 6 - 16 years old. Parents accompanying students can see the events and visit the grounds for $5.00, children under 6 free. This student program runs from 8:30am - 3:30pm and includes: School time in the 1880's one room school house, observing the Blacksmith in the rustic Blacksmith Shop, picnic lunch and the Virginia Reel on the Village Green (bring your own lunch in a pail or basket), candle making, churn cream into butter and experience making rope. Click here for details.
Posted 1-30-06

 

Erin Cottrell (Caroline) Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans has interviewed Erin Cottrell about her role as Caroline Ingalls on the ABC/Disney version of Little House on the Prairie. We also asked about her work with Michael Landon, Jr. Click here to read the interview. Click here to discuss the interview with other fans. 
Posted 1-24-06

 

New Guest Role for Pamela Roylance
Pamela Roylance (Sarah Carter) has a guest appearance on ABC's Grey's Anatomy on January 29th, 2006. Check local listings for times. 
Posted 1-21-06

 

Little Carrie Ingalls might become a Minister
Sidney Greenbush is thinking about becoming a minister so she can perform weddings as Carrie. What do you think? Would you let Carrie marry you and your spouse? Who needs Vegas and Elvis when you can have little Carrie Ingalls in her prairie costume and her little stuffed Debbie and no, not the little snack either, marry you! Send Sidney your support and feedback at SRGreenbush@aol.com.
Posted 1-14-06

 

Melissa Sue Anderson to star in 10.5 Apocalypse this Spring
Earlier this year, Prairie Fans reported that Melissa Sue Anderson will be having a role in NBC's 10.5 Apocalypse. We have learned that filming was delayed due to recent disasters in the United States. 10.5 Apocalypse is now in post production and is set to be release on NBC sometime in early spring 2006. Dates and times TBA.
Posted 1-14-06

 

Little House actors nominated for the AI Awards 2006
Several actors from Disney's Little House on the Prairie that aired this previous year are up for the following nominations for the 3rd Annual American Indian LA Film & TV Awards. Click here to send in your vote.
 Posted 1-10-06

 

 

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