LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Almost Explored This Storyline

Published: September 21, 2025

UNSPECIFIED – CIRCA 1970: Photo of Little House on The Prairie Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

By Mallory Mattingly

In a new Q&A video, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE star Karen Grassle revealed one storyline she wanted in the show, but the creators said no.

“I did create a storyline that I wanted us to do, which was when tremendous amounts of pressure came to bear on Caroline, let’s say a dust storm, or the crops were all eaten by the bugs or whatever, and that she had like a nervous breakdown,” Grassle responded. The actress played Caroline Ingalls on the beloved show.

“This was not uncommon. The pressures on the pioneer women were so intense that sometimes they did have nervous breakdowns. But of course, the producers didn’t want Caroline to have a nervous breakdown,” she added.

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Though it’s been over 50 years since LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE debuted, the show still boasts a strong fan base, and the cast will reunite this December for a special reunion.

“Join us for a magical holiday Little House on the Prairie™ Cast Reunion at Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley, CA, December 12-14, 2025,” the cast reunion website announced. “Presented by Visit Simi Valley and Prairie Legacy Productions, this festive three-day event brings members of the Little House family together with you for an immersive fan experience celebrating the Little House holiday spirit that has touched audiences’ hearts all over the world for fifty-one years and counting.”

Fans will be able to enjoy “cast meet-and-greets, cast collectibles, holiday-themed photo ops, autographs, holiday music, screenings of beloved holiday episodes, as well as screenings of the all-new feature-length documentary, LITTLE HOUSE HOMECOMING (separate ticket required). Families will delight in Little House themed Santa visits, tree trimming (bring or make an ornament), holiday caroling, cookies & cider, specially selected vendors of gifts, and tours of Strathearn Park’s beautiful period buildings led by members of the Simi Valley Historical Society.”

For Laura Ingalls Wilder and LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE fans, an upcoming documentary, LITTLE HOUSE HOMECOMING, will offer exciting insights into their favorite franchise.

The documentary will journey “with the cast to the real-life spaces and places that Laura called home, uniting with fans to form an extended family of love, hope, and belonging” and also explore “the super fans that navigate their Little House journey, the experts making the pilgrimage possible, and the cast that brought the characters to life 50 years ago.”

LITTLE HOUE stars Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder), Karen Grassle (Caroline Ingalls), Wendi Lou Lee (Grace Ingalls) and Charlotte Stewart (Miss Beadle) will all make an appearance, along with Michael Landon’s children, Michael Landon Jr. and Leslie Landon Matthews.

A release date hasn’t been announced.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE fans certainly have a lot to be excited about in the coming months!

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