The horse-drawn covered wagon pulls to a stop at the top of a hill. Pa and Ma smile from the wagon seat as they watch their three young girls, clad in petticoats and prairie dresses, scamper down the wildflower-covered slope, little Carrie taking a tumble on the way.

If like millions of others you grew up watching “Little House on the Prairie,” chances are you not only visualized the scene being described, but even heard the stirring strains of the theme song playing in your mind. But what you may not realize is that this year– hold onto your bonnet– the beloved TV classic turns 50!

In this special Varietea episode we celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Little House on the Prairie” by discussing everything from the show’s origins and cast, to fun behind-the-scenes stories and even a few of the controversies that have come to light in more recent years. 

So join us for a nostalgic return to Walnut Grove to visit with Half-Pint and the rest of the Ingalls family, along with mean old Nellie Oleson and all the other townspeople you’ve missed so dearly. 

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