In 1974, NBC premiered the television adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series, 'Little House.' The television series 'Little House on the Prairie' ran for nine seasons and followed a family through three decades of homesteading.
Though the show began as a family historical drama that followed the Ingalls' life on the prairie in Minnesota, the stories expanded over time. The show tackled many tougher subjects like alcoholism, poverty, and prejudice.
This compilation features twelve memorable scenes that pull on the viewer's heartstrings. These moments really brought us into the Ingalls' lives and the lives of their neighbors.
Life was tough on the prairie, so many of the clips have to do with the family dealing with emotionally heavy things like loss and grief.
The Ingalls have a terrible scare when the girls' mother is very ill, and they aren't sure if she'll make it. The father, Charles, tells his daughter that God will take care of his wife. The scene is very emotional and resonates with most of us.
Many viewers will never forget when Mary, the eldest daughter, lost her sight. She cries, "It's dark. I can't breathe. Hold me," as her father rushes to her side.
Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, and the twins, Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush, played the Ingalls family. The four girls grew up in front of America as they made a life together on the prairie. Enjoy these genuinely touching moments from a beautiful, wholesome drama.
