Little House on the Prairie has been beloved by fans for decades — but that doesn’t mean the behind-the-scenes escapades were ...

Anderson played Mary Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie. One of her early acting roles was in a 1972 episode of Bewitched titled “Tabitha’s First Day at School.” The following year, she played ...

Anderson was looking to stretch her acting wings during her seasons on Little House and was presented with a film role shooting in Canada before season 7. While she was still under contract with ...

Anderson got the role of Mary Ingalls when she was just 11 years old. But before that, she was no stranger to acting. She’d been in various commercials and had scored roles in shows like Bewitched and ...

Anderson described how she and some of her Little House co-stars were scheduled to take pictures for publicity after the series pilot aired and NBC put the show on the regular lineup. When Anderson ...

After hitting stardom on Bonanza, Landon created Little House on the Prairie in 1974. Taking on the lead role as Charles Ingalls, Landon also served as executive producer and frequent director and ...

The historical drama Little House on the Prairie put actor Melissa Sue Anderson on Hollywood’s radar. Starring as Mary Ingalls when the show premiered in 1974, Anderson went on to receive the cast’s ...

Anderson and Gilbert were just 12 and 10 when they began working together in 1974. Gilbert immediately felt a barrier between herself and her co-star, and noted their differences in personality. “We ...

Melissa Sue Anderson became a famous face as a cast member on Little House on the Prairie. Starring as oldest daughter Mary Ingalls in the historical drama, Anderson was just 11 years old when she ...

Melissa Sue Anderson landed the role of Mary Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie in 1974. The 1800s family drama would last until it premiered its final episode in 1984. However, Anderson didn’t ...

Little House on the Prairie hit the airwaves in 1974, making young actor Melissa Sue Anderson a familiar face. Portraying Mary Ingalls until 1981, Anderson’s role exuded wholesomeness and strong ...

Both McDonough and Anderson rose to fame on period TV dramas that celebrated a simpler way of life. But in 1981, they were both cast in very different kinds of roles in the TV movie Midnight Offerings ...