Little House on the Prairie American television series Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Little-House-on-the-Prairie-American-television-series Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Little-House-on-the-Prairie-American-television-series Written by Barbara A. Schreiber Barbara Schreiber is an Editorial Assistant at Encyclopædia Britannica. Barbara A. Schreiber Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 18, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Little House on the Prairie, American television family drama that aired on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) network for nine seasons (1974–83) and was loosely based on the series of “Little House” children’s books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The show consistently ranked among the top programs during its entire run. Since its original airing, Little House on the Prairie has never been out of syndication, and it has a large international following. It is regarded as one of the most popular TV shows of all time. Little House on the Prairie was developed by Blanche Hanalis, who wrote the pilot ...(100 of 1405 words)

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