Netflix Reboot Revives Interest in 1974 Little House Cast as Stars, 62 to 84, Recount Life After Show
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 26
Netflix Reboot Revives Interest in 1974 Little House Cast as Stars, 62 to 84, Recount Life After Show
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 26
Summary
A new Netflix adaptation streaming earlier this month has renewed attention on the original 1974-1983 "Little House on the Prairie" cast, prompting a fresh look at where its stars are now.
Melissa Gilbert, 62, remains the franchise’s most visible alum, recently defending the reboot’s historical liberties while saying she was dropped from Hallmark’s "When Calls the Heart" over budget issues.
Sidney Greenbush, who shared Carrie Ingalls with twin Rachel Lindsay for 8 years, said harsh child-audition experiences helped drive her exit from acting; she has now published a children’s book.
Several central cast members have died — Michael Landon at 54 in 1991, Richard Bull at 89 in 2014 and Katherine MacGregor at 93 in 2018 — while Karen Grassle, 84, acted until 2021.
The renewed spotlight has also revived old cast dynamics, from Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson’s later reconciliation to Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim publicly embracing the reboot.