However, the kids' fun had nothing on what the adults could get up to.
At a cast reunion, Gilbert talked to EW about how she and Arngrim used to organize "some epic games of tag and Red Rover." Inseparable buddies Melissa Gilbert and Alison Arngrim were constantly playing together. From backstage trivia and secrets of the show's success to its lasting place in viewers' hearts, there's a lot to talk about when it comes to examining the untold truth of Little House on the Prairie.īut when it wasn't time for work, it was time for play, and the play could get as enthusiastic and goofy as anyone could possibly want. And more than a few just have hoped that Michael Landon would take his shirt off again.Īnd with such a popular series, it should come as no surprise that there are quite a few behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts for diehard fans. Others just sit around with buckets of popcorn, waiting to see what wild thing might happen next on a show that often delights in melodrama and the hilariously bizarre. Some, affectionately called " bonnetheads," like the historical setting and the wholesome family vibe.
In fact, fans of the show appreciate it for a variety of different reasons. Over the decades, the show has carved out its own cultural niche, and with nine seasons - and years of reruns - Little House has found a huge audience. Based on the classic children's novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie left a huge mark on a lot of our childhoods.