Latest News in the world of "Little House"
Tune in to Susan McCray's (NBC LH, Casting Director) "Getting To Know You" online radio show at www.ksav.org or visit Susan's Web site at www.susanmccray.com. Susan occasionally will have "Little House" cast members on her show. Click here for a special message to all "Little House" fans from Susan McCray!
"Brother of Mine" video dedicated to the US Troops by Brian Part (Carl
Sanderson Edwards
Click here to watch the amazing
video Brian and his wife Melody produced.
Posted 7-18-10
Allison Promotes her book on the Today Show
Alison Arngrim recently appeared on the Today show with Ann
Curry which can be viewed
here and also appeared with Kathie Lee and Hoda that same day
which can be viewed
here.
Posted 6-16-10
Melissa
Sue Anderson (Mary Ingalls) Exclusive Interview
Prairie Fans recently had the opportunity to catch up with
Melissa Sue Anderson to talk about her role on "Little House" and
her new book. Click here to read our
interview. Click
here to discuss the interview with other fans.
Posted 6-11-10
WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated" BY ALISON ARNGRIM!
PrairieFans.com along with IT Books publishing will be giving away
this summer an autographed "Confessions of a
Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love
Being Hated" book signed by Alison herself! How to win? Easy!
Write a one page fan story about the character of Nellie Oleson. We
are not looking for perfect grammar, just creativity!!! Submit your
story to news@prairiefans.com.
Please submit all stories by September 1, 2010.
The
Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder coming soon!
Legacy Documentaries has produced a documentary on the legacy of
Laura Ingalls Wilder that will be available for purchase soon. To
view video clips, behind the scenes and for more information about
this exciting documentary visit the following:
www.lauraslittlehouselegacy.com. Legacy Documentaries has also
previously produced a documentary on the life of Almanzo Wilder.
Posted 6-10-10
Purchase Melissa Sue Anderson's and Alison Arngrim's
new books!
Melissa Sue Anderson's book "The Way I See It: A
Look Back at My Time on Little House" is available for
purchase by Globe Pequot publishers. Click
here to purchase from this Web site at a discounted price. Alison Arngrim's book "Confessions of a
Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love
Being Hated" is due to be released on June 22, 2010 by It Books
publishing. Click
here to pre-order. A contest to win an autograph "Confessions of a
Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love
Being Hated" by Alison Arngrim will take place soon on this Web
site.
Posted 6-2-10
Back
to the Prairie Feature
Earlier this May, Lennon Parker, Web producer for prairiefans.com
and Little House actors Brian Part (Carl Sanderson Edwards) from the
original series and Kyle Chavarria (Laura Ingalls) from the Disney
Little House series visited the original filming location for Little
House. Click here to see the
feature and photos. Photo above: Lennon with Disney's Laura Ingalls
in front of the Sweetheart tree. The JJ-MI (Johnny Johnson loves
Mary Ingalls) heart initials are still intact.
Posted 5-20-10
"Little House" Stars Pass Away
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of two "Little
House" stars, Merlin Olsen who is best known in the "Little House"
community for his role as Jonathan Garvey and played for the Los
Angeles Rams for 15 seasons. Olsen was inducted into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame in 1982. Also, Vince Gutierrez. Gutierrez
wrote several episodes of "Little House" and "Highway to Heaven"
both men will be missed.
Posted 3-14-10
Brian Part releases statement about his health
Brian Part (NBC, Carl Sanderson Edwards) was rushed to the
emergency room and is currently fighting for his life. Click
here to read a press
release he had posted on his Web site,
brianjpart.com
earlier today.
Posted 3-05-10
Nellie hits up Walnut Grove this summer
Alison Arngrim will be appearing at the Laura Ingalls Wilder
pageant in Walnut Grove on July 24, 2010. For more information visit
the Walnut Grove Web site at
www.walnutgrove.org.
Posted 1-27-10
"Little House" musical a family affair as
Melissa Gilbert shares stage with son
The Canadian Press has released a wonderful article on Melissa
Gilbert and her son Michael in relation to the "Little House"
musical. Click
here
for a great read.
Posted 1-15-10
Alison Arngrim presenting at the Magic Castle
Alison Arngrim (NBC, Nellie Olsen) presenting "Confessions Of A
Prairie Bitch" for 2 nights only, January 18 & 19, 2010 at the Magic
Castle. This is one of the few times that the general public can
simply buy a ticket and attend an event at the Castle without being
invited by a member. Monday, January 18th and 19th, 2009 - Doors 7pm
- Show 8pm. The Magic Castle is located 7001 Franklin Ave.,
Hollywood, CA 90028. $25 for non-members, Call (323) 851-3313
ext.434 for more information.
Posted 1-11-10
Wilder Pageant this July in Walnut Grove
Dean Butler (NBC, Almanzo Wilder) will be appearing at the Wilder
Pageant on July 17, 2010. The Pageant is set for July 9-10, 16-17,
23-24, 2010. The pageant will feature outdoor drama based on the
life of Laura Ingalls Wilder and much more! Try-outs for the cast
pageant is set for April 9, 10. For more information visit the
Walnut Grove Web site at
www.walnutgrove.org.
Posted 1-11-10
The
Miracle Worker with Melissa Gilbert Now Available on DVD
In 1979, Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder) starred in
the leading role of "Helen Keller" in the film, "The Miracle
Worker." The film is about a young girl, Helen Keller who was blind,
deaf, and mute since infancy. She was in danger of being sent to an
institution, that is, until a persistent and outspoken teacher named
Annie Sullivan came into her life. Together they accomplished the
impossible and taught one another the values of patience, tolerance
and compassion. Together they made the name Helen Keller synonymous
with the education of the deaf and blind around the world. With a
script written by William Gibson from his original play, The Miracle
Worker stars Little House On The Prairie actress Melissa Gilbert as
Helen Keller and Patty Duke in the Emmy-winning performance as Annie
Sullivan that educated and inspired a nation for generations to
come. To purchase this movie online for $14.99 click
here.
Posted 1-11-10
General
Store opens
By popular demand, we have launched a general store for Prairie
Fans. T-shirts, caps, books, movies and exclusive items are
available for purchase. All proceeds from sales will go towards the
up keeping of this Web site. To visit, click
here.
Posted 1-11-10
Alison Arngrim to Host at Theatre of NOTE
On Saturday, January 16, 2010, Alison Arngrim (NBC, Nellie Olsen) will be hosting at the Theatre of NOTE 15th Annual Performance Marathon. Alison is on from 5-7 p.m. The Theatre of NOTE is located at 1517 Cahuenga Blvd, (N of Sunset), Hollywood, CA 90028. Passes are $15. For more information visit www.theatreofnote.com
Posted 1-7-10
Laura Ingalls Wilder documentary in the works
Dean Butler (NBC, Almanzo Wilder) is currently working on a new
documentary based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Previously,
Dean Butler produced a documentary on Almanzo (see
review). Documentary is scheduled to be released in mid 2010.
For more information visit
legacydocumentaries.com.
Posted 1-6-10
Beyond
the Prairie Movies available in Sweden
Noble Entertainment has distributed both parts of the CBS Beyond the Prairie movies starring Meredith Monroe as Laura Ingalls Wilder. Movies were released by CBS in 2000 and 2002. Unfortunately, these movies are only available for purchase in Sweden at this time.
Fans of the series who live in Sweden can purchase this DVD set by clicking here. Ginza only accepts orders in Sweden.
For more information about the Beyond the Prairie films click here. To discuss these movies with other fans, click here.
Posted 1-3-10
Melissa Gilbert renewed wedding vows on New
Years
Melissa Gilbert and husband Bruce Boxleitner renewed their
wedding vows on their 15th anniversary on New Years day. Re-nuptials
took place at a Studio City church, Alison Arngrim was one of the
guest.
Posted 1-2-10
Pre-Order Melissa Sue Anderson's and Alison
Arngrim's books!
What an exciting year 2010 will be! Books being released by
Melissa Sue Anderson (NBC, Mary Ingalls) and Alison Arngrim (NBC,
Nellie Olseon). Melissa Sue Anderson's book "The Way I See It: A
Look Back at My Time on Little House" is due to be released on
June 15, 2010 by Globe Pequot publishers. Click
here to pre-order. Alison Arngrim's book "Confessions of a
Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love
Being Hated" is due to be released on June 22, 2010 by It Books
publishing. Click
here to pre-order. More details about both books will be
announced on this Web site soon.
Posted 11-25-09
Golden
Globe Nominee - Actor Mitch Vogel Guests on Getting To Know You with
Susan McCray
Tuesday, Dec. 1st, Mitch Vogel guests on "Getting To Know You"
hosted by Susan McCray on KSAV.org. Mitch Vogel (NBC, Johnny
Johnson) will talk about his career - his film and television
co-stars including Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, Michael Landon, Lorne
Greene, his great love for music, and his experience working on
Bonanza as well as other films and television shows including
episodes of “Little House on the Prairie.”
The breakthrough role for Mitch Vogel was The Reivers (1969), a
coming-of-age film co-starring Steve McQueen and Will Geer which was
adapted from a novel by William Faulkner. Mitch Vogel received a
1970 Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his
portrayal of Lucius McCaslin .His co-star Steve McQueen also
received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor.
Mitch was 14, when he was offered a continuing role on Bonanza as
Jamie Hunter Cartwright, a young orphan taken in by the Cartwrights
and eventually adopted as Ben Cartwright's fourth son. Altogether he
appeared on 39 episodes of Bonanza.
Tuesday, December 1st at 6:30 p.m. pacific / 9:30 p.m. eastern on
internet radio KSAV.org Susan McCray hosts "Getting To Know You"
with her guest actor, Mitch Vogel.
If you miss the show or wish to hear it again, the interview will be
Archived following its airing on Susan McCray's website at:
www.susanmccray.com. The show is also Podcast via iTunes.
Posted 11-25-09
More than Miss Beadle
The Napa Valley Register has a wonderful article featured on
Charlotte Stewart (NBC, Miss Beadle). Article talks about her battle
with breast cancer in 1991 along with her time on "Little House" and
her most recent project of Napa's the "Nutcracker" which is playing
December 19 and the 20th at the
Lincoln
Theater in Yountville. To read the article, click
here.
Posted 11-23-09
PrairieFans.com gives "Little House" the
musical TWO THUMBS UP!
This
past Wednesday, Lennon Parker, Web producer for prairiefans.com
attended the "Little House" musical and has written a review that is
currently featured on the front page of this Web site. Back stage
photos and a video footage also included. If you haven't attended
this play prairiefans.com highly recommends it! The acting, dancing,
special effects, music all of it was absolutely fabulous! You will
leave wanting more! Two thumbs up!!!!Click
here
for more information about the musical and to see dates and times
for future shows.
Posted 11-6-09
New book for Alison Arngrim!
Alison Arngrim (NBC, Nellie) is in the process of writing a book
"Confessions of A Prairie Bitch." We just learned this evening that
Alison has completed the first draft of her book. Book is expected
to be released next year. More details to be announced.
Posted 11-2-09
Melissa Gilbert Vintage Memorabilia - 16
Magazine Pop Culture Auction
Backstage
Auctions is proud to present The 16 Magazine Pop Culture Auction
from September 27th - October 4th online at:
www.backstageauctions.com
with a special preview available NOW to view the entire auction
catalog. Several Melissa Gilbert items are featured from the "Little
House" era as pictured in the right.This amazing auction will
feature the personal archives of 16 Magazine's former photographer
and editors, Danny Fields and Randi Reisfeld, as they are bringing
their historical photos, negatives, interview notes and raw rock
journalism work files to the auction block. The auction features a
nice selection of extremely rare and vintage photographs, negatives,
contact sheets, color slides and chromes from photo shoots exclusive
to 16 Magazine (along with the full rights), artists files
including; interview notes, personal handwritten letters, signed
notes and cards, press kits, press photos, original publicity
photos, original interview recording tapes, 100s of 16 Magazine
issues spanning several decades and loads of interesting ephemera
that will keep you reading for days. To view all of the items
featuring Melissa Gilbert – simply do an auction search using
"Melissa Gilbert" to view all of the lots available. You will also
want to search for Rob Lowe to view lots that are listed under his
name but also contain Melissa Gilbert items.
Posted 9-17-09
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Posted 9-17-09
Laura Ingalls Wilder Day set for August 1
Dean Butler (NBC, Almanzo Wilder) and Laura Ingalls Wilder
historian, William Anderson will be appearing at the annual Laura
Ingalls Wilder Day at Heritage Hills State Park in Green Bay, August
1, 2009.
Posted 6-22-09
Keystone Reunion set for September 4-5, 2009
Little House cast members, Karen Grassle ("Caroline "Ma" Ingalls"),
Alison Arngrim ("Nellie Oleson"), Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush
("Carrie Ingalls"), Hersha Parady ("Alice Garvey"),
Stan Ivar ("John Carter"), Charlotte Stewart ("Ms. Eva Beadle"),
Brenda & Wendi Turnbaugh ("Grace Ingalls") are set to
attend! There will be numerous events being held all weekend,
September 4-5, 2009 with cast members participating in autograph
signings and Question and Answer periods where you the fan can ask
your favorite cast member something you have always wanted to know
about Little House on the Prairie! There will also be an auction of
cast and show memorabilia along with a box lunch auction that gives
the winner a chance to sit down and have a snack with their favorite
cast member.There will be exciting things
going on all weekend so make your plans now to join the cast in
Keystone, South Dakota on September 4-5, 2009!
Posted 6-22-09
Laura Ingalls Wilder Coming to Oak Glen!
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum
in Mansfield, Missouri is generously sharing a special gift with the
Inland Empire. On May 30th and 31st, Rileys at Los Rios Rancho will
host the museum's traveling Laura Ingalls Wilder, Journey of a
Pioneer Family exhibit. Rarely seen outside of Missouri, the exhibit
contains photographs and information relating to Mrs. Wilder, her
famous “Little House” books and America’s westward expansion.
The exhibit will be open to the public 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Los
Rios Rancho packing shed. Admission and parking is free. Along with
the museum exhibit, there will be a pioneer wagon and schoolhouse
display, and special horse-drawn wagon rides. Children can try on
clothing of the "Little House" period and try their hands at butter
churning and other pioneer crafts and games.
The bakery, BBQ, picnic grounds and wildlands trails at Los Rios
Rancho will be open both days from 10a.m. - 5 p.m. The bakery will
be featuring cider floats and apple hand pies. For information, call
(909) 797-1005 or visit
www.losriosrancho.com. Event Contact: Rose Sanders, Events and
Tours Coordinator, Rileys at Los Rios Rancho, (909) 797-1005 or
info@losriosrancho.com
Links:
Downloadable Event Flyer:
http://www.losriosrancho.com/PDF/Wilder.pdf
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum:
http://www.lauraingallswilderhome.com/
Posted 5-22-09
Melissa
Gilbert Book signing at Borders Books in New York
Melissa Gilbert (NBC, Laura Ingalls) will be signing her autobiography "Prairie Tale" at Borders Books in New York City (10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019) on 9 June 2009. Melissa is scheduled to appear at 7 p.m. Click here to purchase "Prairie Tale" for the discounted price of $17.96.
Posted 4-18-09
Little House stars to appear at Hollywood Celebrities Show
Alison Arngrim (Nellie), Charlotte Stewart (Miss Beadle), and Lindsay & Sydney Greenbush (Baby Carrie) will be appearing and signing autographs on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday 26th at the The Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show. For more information visit www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com or www.hollywoodshow.com.
Posted 4-7-09
Kent McCray to Guest on Getting to Know You with Susan McCray
Kent McCray will be a guest on Tuesday, February 10 on his wife's Internet radio show "Getting to Know You with Susan McCray." Kent will be explaining how a one hour dramatic show is produced. Plus explains the different titles crew have that we all have wondered about: grip, best boy, gaffer et al. Kent was the producer for the NBC series and his wife Susan was the casting director. For more details and to listen live, visit www.ksav.org or www.susanmccray.com. Click here for a audio promo for this show. Fans can send in questions to Susan direct for Kent to answer on the air at susan@ksav.org.
Posted 2-7-09
Alison Arngrim Charity Auction: Little House Musical Autographed Poster
Alison Arngrim (Nellie Olsen) has an autograph "Little House" poster from the musical signed by the entire cast up for auction on eBay! (see right picture) Melissa Gilbert's signature included! All proceeds from the auction will go to www.protect.org. To bid, click here.
Posted 1-9-09
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