Disney Little House on the Prairie
The
classic pioneer family's brave travels across the rugged Kansas
Territory at the turn of the century are the basis of " Laura
Ingalls Wilder`s Little House on the Prairie ," a limited series
airing as part of ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney" and
premiering in a two-hour telecast SATURDAY, MARCH 26 (8:00-10:00
p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. In no way based on the
television show of the 1970s, this series actually marks a return to
the autobiographical books written by Ms. Wilder.
The first episode chronicles Charles Ingalls' decision to uproot his
wife, two young daughters and faithful dog, Jack, from their
Wisconsin home to claim a new parcel of land on the Kansas prairie.
The expedition is decidedly perilous - rough terrain, wild animals
and complete isolation are faced with only the aid of whatever they
could fit in the covered wagon. But to two young girls, this land of
high grass, mysterious Indian hunting trails and limitless sky is
full of magical adventure. Young Laura and Mary are dazzled by their
father's ability to build their new home, hunt skillfully and begin
the process of farming the wild land. He also befriends their most
entertaining neighbor, Mr. Edwards, whose sense of humor makes up
for his lack of manners - to everyone except Ma.
Filmed on location in a pristine region of Calgary over more than
four months, the epic production of " Laura Ingalls Wilder`s Little
House on the Prairie " recaptures the scope and magnitude of the
frontier and recreates the literary saga with painstaking accuracy.
The limited series stars Cameron Bancroft as Charles Ingalls, Erin
Cottrell as Caroline Ingalls, Kyle Chavarria as Laura Ingalls and
Danielle Ryan Chuchran as Mary Ingalls.
Originally published in 1935, Little House on the Prairie was the
third in a series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder about her
childhood years. The Little House books have been published in more
than 21 languages and have become literary favorites.
The series is executive-produced by Ed Friendly and is a production
of Ed Friendly Productions Inc. in association with Voice Pictures
Inc. Productions. Emmy Award-winning producer Hans Proppe (ABC's
"Anne Frank" miniseries) produced. Wendy Hill-Tout is co-executive
producer. Katie Ford wrote the scripts. David L. Cunningham
directed.
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