Melissa Gilbert had a ready answer when asked why fans of Little House on the Prairie always seem to burst into tears whenever they see her in person.
“Because I do! I think it’s just, you know … the show evokes so much emotion in people and made everybody feel,” Gilbert told the crowd Friday at the three-day Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion and Festival in Simi Valley, CA. “So when they see us, they have the feels, and then the leftover feels from 50 years ago. Now they’re feeling it again through children and grandchildren. There’s this continuity and sense of family. This is a giant family reunion.”
Thousands of people converged upon Simi Valley’s Rancho Santa Susana Park to remember Little House on the Prairie, the Michael Landon starrer that debuted 50 years ago this year. With the promise to see stars like Gilbert, who played Laura “Half Pint” Ingalls,...
“Because I do! I think it’s just, you know … the show evokes so much emotion in people and made everybody feel,” Gilbert told the crowd Friday at the three-day Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion and Festival in Simi Valley, CA. “So when they see us, they have the feels, and then the leftover feels from 50 years ago. Now they’re feeling it again through children and grandchildren. There’s this continuity and sense of family. This is a giant family reunion.”
Thousands of people converged upon Simi Valley’s Rancho Santa Susana Park to remember Little House on the Prairie, the Michael Landon starrer that debuted 50 years ago this year. With the promise to see stars like Gilbert, who played Laura “Half Pint” Ingalls,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Little House on the Prairie celebrates its 50th anniversary this September, and to mark the occasion, three of the show’s stars, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, and Alison Arngrim, reunited on Thursday’s (March 21) Good Morning America to reflect on the iconic series. In a segment filmed for GMA, the three actresses visited the Big Sky Ranch in Simi Valley, California, where the show was filmed during its nine-season run from 1974 to 1982. In anticipation of the upcoming Prairie Palooza fan event, the area has been set up with recreations of the schoolhouse, general store, and legendary little house itself. “When we did the show, we went, ‘Yeah, this is a really good show, Oh, it seems to be a hit, that’s nice.’ But the idea that 50 years later, people would still be excited about it, it’s absolutely mind-blowing,” Arngrim said. As for what continues to drive people to the show,...
- 3/22/2024
- TV Insider
Hersha Parady, who played schoolteacher Alice Garvey on the beloved show “Little House on the Prairie,” has died after a long struggle with a brain tumor. She was 78.
The actress’ death was first confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by her son, Jonathan Peverall, who did not immediately respond to messages sent Thursday. Peverall had started a GoFundMe page to help with her medical expenses.
“Hersha, who has always been an active and outgoing woman, is battling a tough medical condition – a brain tumor known as meningioma,” he wrote in July.”This illness has robbed her of her strength, her memory, and sadly, her vibrant personality. She has become largely bedridden, and it is very difficult to see my Mom, who was once full of life and energy, now struggling with basic daily activities.”
Parady played Walnut Grove schoolteacher Mrs. Garvey from 1977-1980, and the Garveys (Merlin Olsen played Jonathan Garvey...
The actress’ death was first confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by her son, Jonathan Peverall, who did not immediately respond to messages sent Thursday. Peverall had started a GoFundMe page to help with her medical expenses.
“Hersha, who has always been an active and outgoing woman, is battling a tough medical condition – a brain tumor known as meningioma,” he wrote in July.”This illness has robbed her of her strength, her memory, and sadly, her vibrant personality. She has become largely bedridden, and it is very difficult to see my Mom, who was once full of life and energy, now struggling with basic daily activities.”
Parady played Walnut Grove schoolteacher Mrs. Garvey from 1977-1980, and the Garveys (Merlin Olsen played Jonathan Garvey...
- 8/24/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Hersha Parady, whose three-season run as Walnut Grove schoolteacher Alice Garvey on Little House on the Prairie came to an unforgettable, dark end for fans of the beloved NBC drama, has died. She was 78.
Parady died Wednesday in the Norfolk, Virginia, home of her son, Jonathan Peverall, he told The Hollywood Reporter. She had been dealing with a brain tumor, and he had set up a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.
Parady and former NFL star Merlin Olsen were introduced as wife and husband Alice and Jonathan Garvey on the Michael Landon-created Little House on the Prairie during the season-four opening episode, “Castoffs,” in September 1977.
On the sixth-season installment “May We Make Them Proud,” which aired as a two-hour episode during a sweeps ratings period in February 1980, Alice races into the School for the Blind, which has caught fire, to save some children inside, including Mary and Adam’s (Melissa Sue Anderson,...
Parady died Wednesday in the Norfolk, Virginia, home of her son, Jonathan Peverall, he told The Hollywood Reporter. She had been dealing with a brain tumor, and he had set up a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.
Parady and former NFL star Merlin Olsen were introduced as wife and husband Alice and Jonathan Garvey on the Michael Landon-created Little House on the Prairie during the season-four opening episode, “Castoffs,” in September 1977.
On the sixth-season installment “May We Make Them Proud,” which aired as a two-hour episode during a sweeps ratings period in February 1980, Alice races into the School for the Blind, which has caught fire, to save some children inside, including Mary and Adam’s (Melissa Sue Anderson,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The story of Little House on the Prairie may take place in the Midwest United States, but the show that aired from 1974 to 1983 on NBC was filmed in Simi Valley, California. If you ever want to visit the town that the beloved show was filmed in, here’s the best time to go.
Karen Grassle as Caroline Quiner Holbrook Ingalls, Michael Landon as Charles Philip Ingalls | NBCU Photo Bank ‘Little House on the Prairie’ was filmed at the Big Sky Movie Ranch in Simi Valley, California
Though Little House on the Prairie was set in Minnesota, the show was filmed in a town called Simi Valley in California. Specifically, the Little House cast and crew filmed at Big Sky Movie Ranch.
According to the website, “Big Sky Movie Ranch is a 7,000 plus acre Ranch all within the 30 mile zone. This Southern California preeminent Movie Ranch provides a variety of backgrounds...
Karen Grassle as Caroline Quiner Holbrook Ingalls, Michael Landon as Charles Philip Ingalls | NBCU Photo Bank ‘Little House on the Prairie’ was filmed at the Big Sky Movie Ranch in Simi Valley, California
Though Little House on the Prairie was set in Minnesota, the show was filmed in a town called Simi Valley in California. Specifically, the Little House cast and crew filmed at Big Sky Movie Ranch.
According to the website, “Big Sky Movie Ranch is a 7,000 plus acre Ranch all within the 30 mile zone. This Southern California preeminent Movie Ranch provides a variety of backgrounds...
- 6/11/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Required a Stunt Person During a Certain Type of Scene
Nellie Oleson was much prissier than her early character foil, Laura Ingalls, on Little House on the Prairie. But she still knew her way around a horse barn. Alison Arngrim the actor, however, did not. In fact, Arngrim had a distinct fear of horses that required her to use a stunt girl anytime Nellie was supposed to be riding a horse.
Alison Arngrim as Nellie Oleson, Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls Wilder | NBCU Photo Bank Alison Arngrim was scared of horses
Little House on the Prairie is a tough show to be on with a fear of horses. According to Arngrim, she’s “very much a city girl.”
“I still can’t ride a horse,” she told Fox. “I was hopeless with the animals and I avoided them… I was terrified of horses actually. Whenever you saw me on a horse, the rest was a stunt girl. If we’re...
Alison Arngrim as Nellie Oleson, Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls Wilder | NBCU Photo Bank Alison Arngrim was scared of horses
Little House on the Prairie is a tough show to be on with a fear of horses. According to Arngrim, she’s “very much a city girl.”
“I still can’t ride a horse,” she told Fox. “I was hopeless with the animals and I avoided them… I was terrified of horses actually. Whenever you saw me on a horse, the rest was a stunt girl. If we’re...
- 4/18/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Little House on the Prairie star Dabbs Greer died on April 28, 2007, at the age of 90. How did the TV star die? Here’s what we know.
Dabbs Greer on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Dabbs Greer | NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Greer was loved by many of his Little House co-stars. He was praised for his dedication and acting skill. He was also admired for his kindness. Karen Grassle (she played Caroline Ingalls) says Greer was “gentlemanly.” In her book, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust, Grassle says she was impressed when she first met Greer. She enjoyed how his character led the members of Walnut Grove “in sermons with simple morals.”
Grassle appreciated the way Greer made his castmates feel comfortable. She describes him as “a large man from Missouri” with a soft voice. According to her, his Southern accent is what made his voice warm and welcoming. She...
Dabbs Greer on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Dabbs Greer | NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Greer was loved by many of his Little House co-stars. He was praised for his dedication and acting skill. He was also admired for his kindness. Karen Grassle (she played Caroline Ingalls) says Greer was “gentlemanly.” In her book, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust, Grassle says she was impressed when she first met Greer. She enjoyed how his character led the members of Walnut Grove “in sermons with simple morals.”
Grassle appreciated the way Greer made his castmates feel comfortable. She describes him as “a large man from Missouri” with a soft voice. According to her, his Southern accent is what made his voice warm and welcoming. She...
- 3/27/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Little House on the Prairie star Dabbs Greer played Reverend Alden on the NBC series. He had a long entertainment career, but he’s best known for being the spiritual leader of Walnut Grove. Here’s a look at Greer’s net worth and career.
Dabbs Greer’s movies and TV shows Dabbs Greer and Iris Korn | NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
One of Greer’s early acting roles was in the 1939 movie Jesse James. In 1950, he appeared in two episodes of the TV series Dick Tracy. Two years later, he appeared in an episode of The Lone Ranger.
From 1950 to 1954, Greer starred in 14 episodes of Fireside Theatre. He was also a series regular on the show Hank from 1965 to 1966. He played Coach Ossie Weiss for 26 episodes. Greer’s star continued to rise when he appeared in Gunsmoke. He was in 42 episodes from 1956 to 1974.
Greer’s longest run...
Dabbs Greer’s movies and TV shows Dabbs Greer and Iris Korn | NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
One of Greer’s early acting roles was in the 1939 movie Jesse James. In 1950, he appeared in two episodes of the TV series Dick Tracy. Two years later, he appeared in an episode of The Lone Ranger.
From 1950 to 1954, Greer starred in 14 episodes of Fireside Theatre. He was also a series regular on the show Hank from 1965 to 1966. He played Coach Ossie Weiss for 26 episodes. Greer’s star continued to rise when he appeared in Gunsmoke. He was in 42 episodes from 1956 to 1974.
Greer’s longest run...
- 3/13/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Little House on the Prairie star Karen Grassle is best known for playing Caroline Ingalls on the NBC series. What is Grassle doing now? Here’s what we know.
Karen Grassle’s movies and TV shows Michael Landon and Caroline Grassle | NBCU Photo Bank
One of Grassle’s early acting roles was in a 1951 episode of Love of Life. After that, she appeared in a 1969 episode of New York Television Theatre. In 1974, Grassle played Fran in an episode of Gunsmoke titled “The Wiving.”
Grassle made her film debut in the 1981 movie Harry’s War, in which she played Kathy. She has also appeared in many TV movies. Some of her TV movie appearances include roles in Emily, Emily; Battered; and Between the Darkness and Dawn. She has also appeared in Wyatt Earp, Harry’s War, and The President’s Mistress.
What is Karen Grassle doing now? Karen Grassle | NBCU Photo Bank...
Karen Grassle’s movies and TV shows Michael Landon and Caroline Grassle | NBCU Photo Bank
One of Grassle’s early acting roles was in a 1951 episode of Love of Life. After that, she appeared in a 1969 episode of New York Television Theatre. In 1974, Grassle played Fran in an episode of Gunsmoke titled “The Wiving.”
Grassle made her film debut in the 1981 movie Harry’s War, in which she played Kathy. She has also appeared in many TV movies. Some of her TV movie appearances include roles in Emily, Emily; Battered; and Between the Darkness and Dawn. She has also appeared in Wyatt Earp, Harry’s War, and The President’s Mistress.
What is Karen Grassle doing now? Karen Grassle | NBCU Photo Bank...
- 3/11/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Little House on the Prairie star Michael Landon executive produced and appeared in the show from 1974 until 1983. His former co-stars say he had a kind heart and big personality. His castmates also say that although he appeared tall, he was shorter than many people realized. How tall was Landon? Here’s what we know about the late actor.
Michael Landon tried to appear taller than he was on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Michael Landon and Melissa Sue Anderson | Ted Shepherd/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Landon tried to appear taller, according to co-star Alison Arngrim (she played Nellie Oleson). In her book Confessions of a Prairie B****, Arngrim says Landon tried his best to hide the fact that he wasn’t tall. She reveals he used to wear lifts in his shoes.
“Michael Landon was short, very short,” writes Arngrim. “I don’t know his actual height,...
Michael Landon tried to appear taller than he was on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Michael Landon and Melissa Sue Anderson | Ted Shepherd/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Landon tried to appear taller, according to co-star Alison Arngrim (she played Nellie Oleson). In her book Confessions of a Prairie B****, Arngrim says Landon tried his best to hide the fact that he wasn’t tall. She reveals he used to wear lifts in his shoes.
“Michael Landon was short, very short,” writes Arngrim. “I don’t know his actual height,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Little House on the Prairie cast seemed to be the picture-perfect family onscreen. However, there were reportedly a few clashes behind the scenes. Things weren’t always as they seemed on the hit TV series. Here are four behind-the-scenes feuds that took place on the Little House set.
1. Michael Landon and Karen Grassle Karen Grassle and Michael Landon | NBCU Photo Bank
Karen Grassle (she played Caroline Ingalls) had a disagreement with the late Michael Landon (he played Charles Ingalls). When it was time to renew her contract, she wanted to get paid more. The show was a success, and she felt she should be compensated accordingly. However, in her book Bright Lights, Prairie Dust, Grassle says things didn’t go smoothly.
According to Grassle, Landon and some of the cast and crew became cold toward her during the contract negotiations. Although Grassle and Landon had a strained relationship, they made amends.
1. Michael Landon and Karen Grassle Karen Grassle and Michael Landon | NBCU Photo Bank
Karen Grassle (she played Caroline Ingalls) had a disagreement with the late Michael Landon (he played Charles Ingalls). When it was time to renew her contract, she wanted to get paid more. The show was a success, and she felt she should be compensated accordingly. However, in her book Bright Lights, Prairie Dust, Grassle says things didn’t go smoothly.
According to Grassle, Landon and some of the cast and crew became cold toward her during the contract negotiations. Although Grassle and Landon had a strained relationship, they made amends.
- 2/21/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Bill Treusch, the admired New York-based talent manager who jump-started the career of Sissy Spacek and represented Christopher Walken, Diane Keaton, Viggo Mortensen, Richard Jenkins and many others during his five-decade career, has died. He was 80.
Treusch died Tuesday in New York after a long illness, his niece Shannon Treusch, founder and partner of the public relations firm Falco Ink., announced.
Treusch got his big break when legendary casting director Marion Dougherty recognized his eye for talent and gave him an office in her basement at East 30th Street in Manhattan. There, he launched Bill Treusch & Associates, later known as Bill Treusch Management. (The story is told in the 2012 documentary Casting By, directed by Tom Donahue.)
His firm started as a one-man band before evolving into a powerhouse management company.
He was especially helpful to Spacek, who was a struggling singer and actress...
Bill Treusch, the admired New York-based talent manager who jump-started the career of Sissy Spacek and represented Christopher Walken, Diane Keaton, Viggo Mortensen, Richard Jenkins and many others during his five-decade career, has died. He was 80.
Treusch died Tuesday in New York after a long illness, his niece Shannon Treusch, founder and partner of the public relations firm Falco Ink., announced.
Treusch got his big break when legendary casting director Marion Dougherty recognized his eye for talent and gave him an office in her basement at East 30th Street in Manhattan. There, he launched Bill Treusch & Associates, later known as Bill Treusch Management. (The story is told in the 2012 documentary Casting By, directed by Tom Donahue.)
His firm started as a one-man band before evolving into a powerhouse management company.
He was especially helpful to Spacek, who was a struggling singer and actress...
- 11/16/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In a competition that’s been brewing since the 1970s, the original casts of the TV family classics The Waltons and Little House on the Prairie will come face-to-face (if remotely) in a special Game Night contest on Stars In The House.
The games – typically a combination of trivia and charades – are set for Sept. 21 and will feature Little House cast members Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls Wilder), Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Matthew Laborteaux (Albert Quinn Ingalls), and Karen Grassle (Caroline Ingalls) squaring off against Waltons alum Judy Norton (Mary Ellen Walton), Kami Cotler (Elizabeth Walton), Eric Scott (Ben Walton) and Leslie Winston (Cindy Brunson Walton).
As always with Stars In The House, the proceedings will raise money for The Actors Fund, and will stream on YouTube and at starsinthehouse.com. Viewers will be able to submit questions for both casts (and make donations) during the live event.
Hosted by Stars In The House...
The games – typically a combination of trivia and charades – are set for Sept. 21 and will feature Little House cast members Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls Wilder), Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Matthew Laborteaux (Albert Quinn Ingalls), and Karen Grassle (Caroline Ingalls) squaring off against Waltons alum Judy Norton (Mary Ellen Walton), Kami Cotler (Elizabeth Walton), Eric Scott (Ben Walton) and Leslie Winston (Cindy Brunson Walton).
As always with Stars In The House, the proceedings will raise money for The Actors Fund, and will stream on YouTube and at starsinthehouse.com. Viewers will be able to submit questions for both casts (and make donations) during the live event.
Hosted by Stars In The House...
- 9/17/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Another day, another reboot announcement.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Little House on the Prairie is getting the update treatment.
A reboot is officially in development on a one-hour drama that would be based on Laura Wilder's beloved novels.
The new series would be co-produced by Paramount TV Studios, Anonymous Content, and Friendly Family Productions.
Details are scarce at this early stage, which is not uncommon for a project this early into development.
The book series was previously adapted into a TV series for NBC and starred Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert.
It was a roaring success and aired from 1974-83, having tremendous staying power.
TV movies followed the end of the original series, while ABC aired a miniseries based on the books in 2005.
The original series centered around the Ingalls Family, who live on a small farm near the village of Walnut Grove, Minn., in the late 1800s.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Little House on the Prairie is getting the update treatment.
A reboot is officially in development on a one-hour drama that would be based on Laura Wilder's beloved novels.
The new series would be co-produced by Paramount TV Studios, Anonymous Content, and Friendly Family Productions.
Details are scarce at this early stage, which is not uncommon for a project this early into development.
The book series was previously adapted into a TV series for NBC and starred Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert.
It was a roaring success and aired from 1974-83, having tremendous staying power.
TV movies followed the end of the original series, while ABC aired a miniseries based on the books in 2005.
The original series centered around the Ingalls Family, who live on a small farm near the village of Walnut Grove, Minn., in the late 1800s.
- 12/17/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
A reboot of “Little House on the Prairie” is in the works at Paramount TV Studios and Anonymous Content, TheWrap has learned.
The one-hour drama would be based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic “Little House” novels and would be co-produced by Paramount TV Studios, Anonymous Content and Friendly Family Productions. There’s no word yet on the creative team or talent that would be attached to the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot.
The book series was previously adapted into an NBC show starring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert, which ran for nine seasons between 1974 and 1983.
The original “Little House on the Prairie,” also produced by Friendly Family Productions, centered around the Ingalls Family, who live on a small farm near the village of Walnut Grove, Minn., in the 1870s, 1880s and 1890s. The show primarily focused on Gilbert’s character, Laura, as the “Little House” novels were an autobiographical work by Wilder.
The one-hour drama would be based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic “Little House” novels and would be co-produced by Paramount TV Studios, Anonymous Content and Friendly Family Productions. There’s no word yet on the creative team or talent that would be attached to the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot.
The book series was previously adapted into an NBC show starring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert, which ran for nine seasons between 1974 and 1983.
The original “Little House on the Prairie,” also produced by Friendly Family Productions, centered around the Ingalls Family, who live on a small farm near the village of Walnut Grove, Minn., in the 1870s, 1880s and 1890s. The show primarily focused on Gilbert’s character, Laura, as the “Little House” novels were an autobiographical work by Wilder.
- 12/17/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
A new version of the Little House on the Prairie is in the works for television.
Anonymous Content, Paramount Television Studios, and Friendly Family Productions are developing a one-hour dramatic series adaptation of Little House on the Prairie based on the bestselling novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Anonymous Content and Paramount Television Studios will serve as co-studios on the project.
Little House on the Prairie, based on Wilder’s novels, aired for nine seasons on NBC From September 1974 to May 1982. Starring Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, and Melissa Sue Anderson, the historical Western drama revolved around a family living on a farm in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the late 1800s. The series aired with new title Little House: A New Beginning during the 1982-83 television season, following the exit of Landon and Grassle.
Former NBC executive Ed Friendly acquired the film and television rights to Wilder...
Anonymous Content, Paramount Television Studios, and Friendly Family Productions are developing a one-hour dramatic series adaptation of Little House on the Prairie based on the bestselling novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Anonymous Content and Paramount Television Studios will serve as co-studios on the project.
Little House on the Prairie, based on Wilder’s novels, aired for nine seasons on NBC From September 1974 to May 1982. Starring Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, and Melissa Sue Anderson, the historical Western drama revolved around a family living on a farm in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the late 1800s. The series aired with new title Little House: A New Beginning during the 1982-83 television season, following the exit of Landon and Grassle.
Former NBC executive Ed Friendly acquired the film and television rights to Wilder...
- 12/17/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Lasso arrives on Blu-ray & DVD via Dread Central Presents in less than a week (November 13th). It’s a film that’s likely to do for rodeos what Rob Zombie’s 31 did for traveling circuses! Directed by Evan Cecil from a script penned by Roberto Marinas, Lasso boosts a brilliant retro aesthetic and some seriously cringe-inducing […]
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- 11/9/2018
- by Josh Millican
- DreadCentral.com
Lasso starring Sean Patrick Flanery, Lindsey Morgan, Karen Grassle, and Andrew Jacobs is set to premiere at this year's FrightFest on August 25th but if you can't trek all the way to London, a trailer for the film has been released as well as when the film will premiere in the U.S. Also: Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum's Blu-Ray, Digital, and DVD details, and, lastly, The Forest of the Lost Souls Q&A with José Lopes.
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum Release Details: Plano, Texas. – "The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast. They soon encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building in the horror thriller Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, terrorizing on digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD September 18th from Well Go USA Entertainment. An updated take on the “found footage” genre of thrillers, Director Jung Bum-Shik...
Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum Release Details: Plano, Texas. – "The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast. They soon encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building in the horror thriller Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, terrorizing on digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD September 18th from Well Go USA Entertainment. An updated take on the “found footage” genre of thrillers, Director Jung Bum-Shik...
- 8/3/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Tagline: "Fear is Only the Beginning." Lasso is an upcoming horror film from director Evan Cecil ("Love Kills") and production company Dragon Fly Films. Set to show at London's Frightfest this year, the film involves a senior citizens' tour of a nearby rodeo. Though, this is no ordinary rodeo. The film's official release trailer shows Kit and Simon, in the rodeo ring and part of the main attraction. As well, Epic Pictures has just released the official poster for the film - found here. And, Lasso centrally stars: Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Lindsey Morgan ("The 100"), Andrew Jacobs (Paranormal Activity) and Karen Grassle. Horror fans can find the film's exciting trailer here. The official synopsis mentions some of this flick's many protagonists. Kit (Morgan) and Simon (Jacobs) will team up with: a one armed cowboy named Ennis (Flanery), Rosheen (Heather Mignon) the Rodeo Queen and Trish - a powerhouse bull rider.
- 8/1/2018
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Kent McCray, producer of the classic Little House on the Prairie series, died of natural causes on June 3 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 89 years old.
As native Hartford, Conn., McCray’s career spanned more than 50 years. He was born on June 7, 1928, and is the second son of Thomas Chapman McCray, who was an executive with the NBC Radio Network as well as Dorothy Baldwin McCray who was a singer and a musician.
After graduating from Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire — where his love of storytelling grew — he studied theater arts at the University of Hartford under Dr. Elemer Nagy. After receiving his diploma in 1948 he worked for the Central City Opera Association in Colorado and then went on to build his television career in Los Angeles.
He was a production coordinator on the All-Star Revue and The Colgate Comedy Hour at NBC and then worked for...
As native Hartford, Conn., McCray’s career spanned more than 50 years. He was born on June 7, 1928, and is the second son of Thomas Chapman McCray, who was an executive with the NBC Radio Network as well as Dorothy Baldwin McCray who was a singer and a musician.
After graduating from Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire — where his love of storytelling grew — he studied theater arts at the University of Hartford under Dr. Elemer Nagy. After receiving his diploma in 1948 he worked for the Central City Opera Association in Colorado and then went on to build his television career in Los Angeles.
He was a production coordinator on the All-Star Revue and The Colgate Comedy Hour at NBC and then worked for...
- 6/4/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“Little House on the Prairie” producer Kent McCray died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Sunday. He was 89.
McCray was born on June 7, 1928, the second son of Thomas Chapman McCray — an executive with the NBC Radio Network — and singer Dorothy Baldwin McCray. A Hartford, Conn., native, McCray found his passion for entertainment early on during his time at the Kimball Union Academy prep school in New Hampshire. While at Kimball, McCray built sets, directed, acted, and sang in several school theatrical productions.
Three years after graduating from the University of Hartford, McCray began his television career at NBC in L.A. as a production coordinator on the “All Star Revue” and “The Colgate Comedy Hour.” Other assignments followed quickly, including “The Red Skelton Show,” “The Ralph Edwards Show,” “This Is Your Life,” and “You Bet Your Life” starring Groucho Marx.
When NBC announced its shift away from live television into filmed entertainment,...
McCray was born on June 7, 1928, the second son of Thomas Chapman McCray — an executive with the NBC Radio Network — and singer Dorothy Baldwin McCray. A Hartford, Conn., native, McCray found his passion for entertainment early on during his time at the Kimball Union Academy prep school in New Hampshire. While at Kimball, McCray built sets, directed, acted, and sang in several school theatrical productions.
Three years after graduating from the University of Hartford, McCray began his television career at NBC in L.A. as a production coordinator on the “All Star Revue” and “The Colgate Comedy Hour.” Other assignments followed quickly, including “The Red Skelton Show,” “The Ralph Edwards Show,” “This Is Your Life,” and “You Bet Your Life” starring Groucho Marx.
When NBC announced its shift away from live television into filmed entertainment,...
- 6/4/2018
- by Ellis Clopton
- Variety Film + TV
Author: Scott Davis
The first teaser trailer has arrived for upcoming horror film Lasso, which is set to scare up a storm when it’s released later this year – you can view the first look below!
Described as a mix of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and classic sci-fi film Cocoon, the film centres on a group of active seniors who are out on a trip to a local Rodeo festival with their leaders. Soon, they become caught in a deadly ritual that is part of the rodeo and must fight to save themselves from what terrors lurk beneath.
Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Lindsey Morgan (The 100), Karen Grassle (Little House on the Prairie) and Andrew Jacobs (Paranormal Activity) are amongst the stars of the film, which is directed by Evan Cecil, who spoke about the film saying:
“We wanted to create a unique and exciting, cinematic throwback to classic horror films,...
The first teaser trailer has arrived for upcoming horror film Lasso, which is set to scare up a storm when it’s released later this year – you can view the first look below!
Described as a mix of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and classic sci-fi film Cocoon, the film centres on a group of active seniors who are out on a trip to a local Rodeo festival with their leaders. Soon, they become caught in a deadly ritual that is part of the rodeo and must fight to save themselves from what terrors lurk beneath.
Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Lindsey Morgan (The 100), Karen Grassle (Little House on the Prairie) and Andrew Jacobs (Paranormal Activity) are amongst the stars of the film, which is directed by Evan Cecil, who spoke about the film saying:
“We wanted to create a unique and exciting, cinematic throwback to classic horror films,...
- 7/7/2017
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
‘Lasso’ Teaser: Will ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Meets ‘Cocoon’ Plus Sean Patrick Flanery Rope ‘Em In?
Here’s a finished indie that’s beginning its roundup ahead of the American Film Market this fall. It’s Lasso, a Dragonfly Films horror pic that toplines Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Lindsey Morgan (The 100), Karen Grassle (Little House On The Prairie) and Andrew Jacobs (Paranormal Activity). Directed by Evan Cecil, the pic centers on Simon (Jacobs) and Kit (Morgan), two leaders of an Active Senior Tour group visiting a remote small-town rodeo festival. It's…...
- 7/6/2017
- Deadline
Kyle Richards is bringing back a classic. This week, Cozi TV announced the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star will host an upcoming marathon of Little House on the Prairie.Richards played young Alicia Sanderson Edwards on the NBC Western drama, which also starred Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, and Richard Bull. The show ran for nine seasons before ending in 1983.Read More…...
- 12/1/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Three classic "Little House on the Prairie" TV movies are coming to DVD and Digital HD!
Celebrate the series that stole America’s heart when “Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy Movie Collection” arrives on DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD September 13 from Lionsgate. Say farewell to this legendary western drama with three movie adventures: “Look Back to Yesterday,” “Bless All the Dear Children,” and “The Last Farewell.” These restored and remastered movies will be available individually on Digital HD and the “Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy Movie Collection” DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. The story of the Ingalls family concludes with these three heartwarming movies—newly restored and remastered for optimal sound and picture quality. Rediscover the timeless adventure of “Little House on the Prairie” as Albert displays courage in the face of a serious illness; Laura and Almanzo...
Celebrate the series that stole America’s heart when “Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy Movie Collection” arrives on DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD September 13 from Lionsgate. Say farewell to this legendary western drama with three movie adventures: “Look Back to Yesterday,” “Bless All the Dear Children,” and “The Last Farewell.” These restored and remastered movies will be available individually on Digital HD and the “Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy Movie Collection” DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. The story of the Ingalls family concludes with these three heartwarming movies—newly restored and remastered for optimal sound and picture quality. Rediscover the timeless adventure of “Little House on the Prairie” as Albert displays courage in the face of a serious illness; Laura and Almanzo...
- 7/18/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Victor Medina)
- Cinelinx
In 1974, TV audiences were introduced to the Ingalls family, a frontier clan living in a rustic cabin in the Minnesota wilderness during the 1870s and '80s. America was in the middle of its Me Decade, with an exhausting war and general upheaval at home. The weekly dramas of a farmer and his children—based on the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder—were an irresistible look at a simpler time when people based their lives around family, home, and church. (All nine seasons are available on Digital HD on Amazon; seasons 1–3 are also available on Blu-ray and DVD from Lionsgate.
- 11/10/2014
- by Sara Vilkomerson
- EW - Inside TV
It's nearly impossible to talk about Little House on the Prairie without talking about the show's director/executive producer/star, Michael Landon, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 1991. When EW reunited many members of Walnut Grove—Ingalls kids Laura (Melissa Gilbert), Mary (Melissa Anderson), Carrie (Lindsay Greenbush, who split the role with her twin sister, Sidney), and Albert (Matthew Laborteaux), along with town bully Nellie Oleson (Alison Arngrim), Laura's husband, Almanzo Wilder (Dean Butler), kindly schoolteacher Miss Beadle (Charlotte Stewart) and Ingalls matriarch Caroline (Karen Grassle)—memories of Landon were everywhere. "What I remember the most from my audition was meeting Michael Landon,...
- 11/7/2014
- by Sara Vilkomerson
- EW - Inside TV
Any young and old(er) fans of little Laura Ingalls – braids and pinafore swinging, as curious as a caffeinated chipmunk – will be excited to know that Sony Pictures is in early development on a movie based on the Little House on the Prairie books and television franchise.
Shame screenwriter Abi Morgan is in talks to write the film, with Pineapple Express filmmaker David Gordon Green in talks to direct, and Scott Rudin and Trip Friendly to produce, a Sony spokesperson confirmed Monday to EW.
The TV series Little House on the Prairie, adapted from writer Laura Ingalls Wilder’s series...
Shame screenwriter Abi Morgan is in talks to write the film, with Pineapple Express filmmaker David Gordon Green in talks to direct, and Scott Rudin and Trip Friendly to produce, a Sony spokesperson confirmed Monday to EW.
The TV series Little House on the Prairie, adapted from writer Laura Ingalls Wilder’s series...
- 10/2/2012
- by Solvej Schou
- EW - Inside Movies
Little House on the Prairie may home David Gordon Green as helmer of Abi Morgan script Sony Pictures is apparently in negotiations to bring the beloved classic TV series Little House On The Prairie to the bigscreen and has director David Gordon Green in talks for helming duties. According to Deadline, the deal hasn't materialized yet. Scott Rudin will produce Prairie alongside Trip Friendly. Based on the classic children’s book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House On The Prairie was turned into a TV series which ran from 1964 until 1973, starring Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney Greenbush and Karen Grassle.
- 10/1/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Little House on the Prairie may home David Gordon Green as helmer of Abi Morgan script Sony Pictures is apparently in negotiations to bring the beloved classic TV series Little House On The Prairie to the bigscreen and has director David Gordon Green in talks for helming duties. According to Deadline, the deal hasn't materialized yet. Scott Rudin will produce Prairie alongside Trip Friendly. Based on the classic children’s book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House On The Prairie was turned into a TV series which ran from 1964 until 1973, starring Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney Greenbush and Karen Grassle.
- 10/1/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
As the plucky Laura Ingalls on TV's "Little House on the Prairie," beginning in the mid-1970s, "Dancing with the Stars" Season 14 contender Melissa Gilbert epitomized girl power.
Playing "Half Pint," the tomboyish daughter of Charles (Michael Landon) and Caroline (Karen Grassle) Ingalls, she served as a model of independence for millions of young girls growing up across the country. And like the character she grew up playing, Melissa too, is a bit of a rebel.
She has a similar sense of devotion to her family as her iconic television character did (the actress' sons have already been ...
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Playing "Half Pint," the tomboyish daughter of Charles (Michael Landon) and Caroline (Karen Grassle) Ingalls, she served as a model of independence for millions of young girls growing up across the country. And like the character she grew up playing, Melissa too, is a bit of a rebel.
She has a similar sense of devotion to her family as her iconic television character did (the actress' sons have already been ...
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- 3/30/2012
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Melissa Gilbert knows that for anything and everything else she may do, her identity as "Half-Pint" always will be with her.
As "Little House on the Prairie" repeats continue as weekday Hallmark Channel staples, the former child actress who played Laura Ingalls Wilder -- and grew up to become a president of the Screen Actors Guild -- gets constant reinforcement of the effect her work on the Michael Landon-guided series, which NBC originally aired from 1974 to 1982, has had on several generations.
"It's extraordinary," Gilbert tells Zap2it. "I am still very aware of the impact the show has. I was on tour with the musical version for a year, and being on the ground, I got a feel for what both the book and the TV show 'Little House on the Prairie' meant to people.
"It's still one of the only shows available that an entire family...
As "Little House on the Prairie" repeats continue as weekday Hallmark Channel staples, the former child actress who played Laura Ingalls Wilder -- and grew up to become a president of the Screen Actors Guild -- gets constant reinforcement of the effect her work on the Michael Landon-guided series, which NBC originally aired from 1974 to 1982, has had on several generations.
"It's extraordinary," Gilbert tells Zap2it. "I am still very aware of the impact the show has. I was on tour with the musical version for a year, and being on the ground, I got a feel for what both the book and the TV show 'Little House on the Prairie' meant to people.
"It's still one of the only shows available that an entire family...
- 11/8/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Release Date: Oct. 18, 2011
Price: DVD $149.98
Studio: Lionsgate
The Ingalls family goes West in Little House On The Prairie.
Little House On the Prairie: The Complete 9 Season Set contains all 203 (!) episodes of the venerable family television series in a mammoth 55-disc DVD collection.
Starting Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Sue Anderson and Melissa Gilbert, the classic TV show was based on the best-selling books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It documented the lives, loves and adventures of the Ingalls clan, a young pioneer family struggling to build a new life for themselves on the lawless American frontier of the 1870s.
Little House On the Prairie premiered back in 1974 and was broadcast through March, 1983. Over the years, the series was nominated for 17 Emmy awards and three Golden Globe awards.
The DVD collection contains hours of bonus features, including the original television pilot, a slew of interviews and featurettes, audio commentaries and more.
Price: DVD $149.98
Studio: Lionsgate
The Ingalls family goes West in Little House On The Prairie.
Little House On the Prairie: The Complete 9 Season Set contains all 203 (!) episodes of the venerable family television series in a mammoth 55-disc DVD collection.
Starting Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Sue Anderson and Melissa Gilbert, the classic TV show was based on the best-selling books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It documented the lives, loves and adventures of the Ingalls clan, a young pioneer family struggling to build a new life for themselves on the lawless American frontier of the 1870s.
Little House On the Prairie premiered back in 1974 and was broadcast through March, 1983. Over the years, the series was nominated for 17 Emmy awards and three Golden Globe awards.
The DVD collection contains hours of bonus features, including the original television pilot, a slew of interviews and featurettes, audio commentaries and more.
- 9/14/2011
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Part two of a four part interview with the Little House on the Prairie star.
Photo by Pop Culture Passionistas
We were big Little House on the Prairie fans growing up. As members of a large, close-knit family, we prided ourselves on being very similar to the Ingalls girls. Amy, the one with the long braids was Half-Pint, and Nancy, the one with the glasses, by default was Blind Mary. But deep down inside we had fantasies of being mean girls, like Nellie Oleson, just for one day.
We recently got a chance to speak to Nellie Olseon (known in real life as Alison Arngrim) about her new memoir, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson And Learned To Love Being Hated. It wasn't until we read the book that we understood why mean girls are mean and why we, as children blessed with a happy childhood,...
Photo by Pop Culture Passionistas
We were big Little House on the Prairie fans growing up. As members of a large, close-knit family, we prided ourselves on being very similar to the Ingalls girls. Amy, the one with the long braids was Half-Pint, and Nancy, the one with the glasses, by default was Blind Mary. But deep down inside we had fantasies of being mean girls, like Nellie Oleson, just for one day.
We recently got a chance to speak to Nellie Olseon (known in real life as Alison Arngrim) about her new memoir, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson And Learned To Love Being Hated. It wasn't until we read the book that we understood why mean girls are mean and why we, as children blessed with a happy childhood,...
- 8/3/2010
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
One of the most beloved series of the 1970s and 80s was Little House of the Prairie. Each week, millions of families tuned in to see the citizens of Walnut Grove survive some new frontier disaster or hardship. Well, in Finland, it turns out that the show is considered to be suitable for "adults-only."
Little House of the Prairie debuted on NBC on September 11, 1974. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the TV show centers around a hard-working frontier family; Charles (Michael Landon) and Caroline (Karen Grassle) Ingalls and their three girls -- Mary (Melissa Sue Anderson), Laura (Melissa Gilbert), and Carrie (Sidney and Lindsay Greenbush). Other memorable characters include Doc Baker (Kevin Hagen), Reverend Alden (Dabbs Greer) and the Oleson family (Richard Bull, Scottie MacGregor, Alison Arngrim, and Jonathan Gilbert), owners of the local mercantile.
The series has one of the most memorable series finales in TV history.
Little House of the Prairie debuted on NBC on September 11, 1974. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the TV show centers around a hard-working frontier family; Charles (Michael Landon) and Caroline (Karen Grassle) Ingalls and their three girls -- Mary (Melissa Sue Anderson), Laura (Melissa Gilbert), and Carrie (Sidney and Lindsay Greenbush). Other memorable characters include Doc Baker (Kevin Hagen), Reverend Alden (Dabbs Greer) and the Oleson family (Richard Bull, Scottie MacGregor, Alison Arngrim, and Jonathan Gilbert), owners of the local mercantile.
The series has one of the most memorable series finales in TV history.
- 11/7/2008
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In the current age of modern action series like Heroes, its hard to believe that a simple show like Little House on the Prairie was once a mainstay of the NBC Monday night schedule. The series ran for nine successful seasons on the peacock network and starred Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson and Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush. Landon was a co-executive producer of the series and directed many of the episodes.
Based loosely on the books by best-selling author Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957), the series told the story of the pioneer Ingalls family and friends as they mad thie life in 1800s frontier Minnesota. One of the joys of the series was in watching young Melissa Gilbert as Laura grow through her early childhood into a mature teacher and mother. Now, 24 years after the series went off the air, Gilbert is returning to Little House on the Prairie.
Based loosely on the books by best-selling author Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957), the series told the story of the pioneer Ingalls family and friends as they mad thie life in 1800s frontier Minnesota. One of the joys of the series was in watching young Melissa Gilbert as Laura grow through her early childhood into a mature teacher and mother. Now, 24 years after the series went off the air, Gilbert is returning to Little House on the Prairie.
- 3/16/2007
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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