When I was a little girl, Little House on the Prairie had to have been one of my very favorite TV shows. By the time it came on the air, I had already read many (or maybe all) of the Laura Ingalls Wilder books and was so excited to see them brought to life right on my own TV. Not to mention the face that the show was set in Minnesota and I LIVED in Minnesota – I thought that was just amazing. I know that the show was a favorite of many kids, not just those in Minnesota of course, and so does Lionsgate Home Entertainment, who is making available a remastered edition of the first season of Little House on the Prairie available for the very first time.
Today, March 25, Little House On The Prairie – Season One Deluxe Remastered Edition arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital Ultraviolet). To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the pilot movie premiere, the beloved series has been completely restored and remastered and will be available in high definition for the first time from Lionsgate Home Entertainment and NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products. First introduced to American families in March of 1974, the show remained a top-rated series throughout its nine season run and garnered 17 Emmy® and three Golden Globe® nominations along with two People’s Choice® Awards. “Little House on the Prairie” was produced by NBC in association with multiple Emmy® nominated and highly successful television producer Ed Friendly. The show remains one of television’s most meaningful TV series and now loyal fans along with new viewers will be able to discover the Ingalls’ unconquerable courage as they strive to build a better way of life.
Not seen since their original TV broadcast, all twenty-four season one episodes are now presented complete and uncut, newly restored and remastered for optimal picture and sound quality. Plus, you’ll discover where the “Little House on the Prairie” TV legend began—with the original, full-length pilot movie that introduced the Ingalls family to millions of viewers around the world.
Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert both earned Golden Globe® nominations for their unforgettable roles as Charles Ingalls and Laura Ingalls in the inspiring story, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s best-selling and much-loved “The Little House on the Prairie” book series which chronicles the dramatic, gripping adventures of a young pioneer family’s struggle to build a new life for themselves on the American frontier of the 1870s. Relive all the heartwarming adventures from season one—from the arrival of Charles Ingalls and his family in Walnut Grove, through the building of a new home and friendships to battling for their lives against a vicious blizzard.
Little House On The Prairie – Season One Deluxe Remastered Edition includes all twenty-four original broadcast length episodes of the premiere season, plus the 96-minute pilot movie. Packed with over 21 hours of content, the Season One set also includes all-new special features including the original screen tests and part one of a newly created six-part documentary that takes a historical look back at the acclaimed series. These treasured Little House On The Prairie – Season One Deluxe Remastered Edition Blu-ray and DVD collections will be available for $38.99 and $29.98, respectively.
Reader Giveaway: One lucky Thrifty Jinxy reader will win the Little House on the Prairie – Season One Remastered Edition on 6-disc DVD set. To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59pm ET on 4/15/14. Good luck!
Jessica Martin says
I haven’t heard of that all… I guess I live rather sheltered!
angie says
I liked Nellie and Mrs. Olsen
Cheryl Abdelnour says
I love all of the characters, especially Laura. Every episode has something you can learn. It is a show with morals.
steve weber says
No favorite character.. never seen this show..
Karen Lynn says
I can remember reading the books as a teen and I still watch every afternoon, watched two episodes today. Makes me think of a time when family and friends were truly watching out for each other.
Jackie says
Little House on the Prairie was one of my favorite tv shows when I was young. I remember being so excited when my grandmother gave me a set of Little House on the Prairie Books one Christmas. I’d love to watch this. Thank you!
June S. says
Oh, my goodness I have seen every episode of this series about a million times. I liked almost all of the people on the show, but that Nellie Nelson and her Mother were kinda hard to put up with. I feel in love with Charles Landon many years ago because of this show. I always said someday I am going to be married to a man like him. My wish finally came through, my Charles and I will be celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary this May!
Darlene Sullins says
This brings back lots of fond memories of gathering around the tv and watching this with my grandma! 😀 Laura was soo funny!
Candie L says
This was probably one of the last good wholesome shows. Had one of the most impressionable opening scenes. Thank you
Melissa says
What’s not to love! The books are incredible and a childhood favorite of mine. I’m hoping to start reading them with my kids this summer, and it would be great to have the DVD to go along with it.
Gloria Walshver says
Loved watching the show,Laura and Mary were my favorites, they never complained how their life was hard,not like the kids today.
Sharon Kaminski says
My favorite character is Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Amy M says
OMG! This IS my childhood, both the books and the show. Mr. Edwards! Doc Baker!! Reverend Aldrich? Or is it Alden? Some of the supporting characters were amazing… remember Grace? Just thinking about it now makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. this is one I’d really, really love to win!
Dorothy Teel says
WOW, I loved Pa (Michael Landon) was so sweet and kind and a real daddy figure, always remember Night PA.. Used to watch it weekly and still catch reruns at times..
Marci says
I like Melissa Gilbert
Julie Wood says
Forty years of Little House on the Prairie. I love that show. It is so well made and my favorite Character is Charles the father. I can watch these shows over and over. My favorite episode is when Almonso asks Laura to marry him. It is a classic. I would love to win this digitally mastered Season One edition!
David H says
I loved Laura, because although she was small, she at the end, got the last laugh.
Stephanie says
i always liked laura
kelly Nicholson says
Tell us something you like about Little House on the Prairie
i watched it when it was on..i never liked the blind kid story line
Michelle says
I like Laura
Julie Link says
I love the memories of watching this as a little girl with my family.
Kim Loomis says
Loved this show and now my daughter watches it! Still remember most of the episodes. 🙂
Terri Balint says
I love this show! I grew up in Bolivia and it would come on in Spanish and was such a treat for us to watch.
Lauren says
Thinking about this show brings back all sorts of memories from my childhood. I always admired Caroline’s calm and caring personality.
Sue says
I used to watch this show all the time, one of my favorites. I loved Laura! Thank you
Melissa says
My favorite were Laura and Mary! 🙂
Nikki Strong says
I have been reading the book series to my daughters at night before bed. They LOVE IT!!!!! I think our favorite book so far was Farmer Boy.
Ryab says
I love how hard Laura worked and helped her family.
*Nicole Sender says
I on’t have a favorite character. I liked this show because it was a wholesome look at the past!
Stephanie says
It always had a good lesson. And I like that it is family friendly.
ReggieMann says
I liked the episode when Nellie met her husband
Christine says
I always liked at the beginning of the show when the theme song is playing and the youngest sister sort of tumbles down the hill. At least that’s how it is in my head. I haven’t watched it in a long time.
Cori Westphal says
I grew up watching Little House. It was a daily after school activity for me. I have a lot of great memories looking forward to watching it. And I could watch all the episodes over and over!
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kelly tupick says
I loved Michel Landon. No one else out there could have played a better PA! He was a role model for many families and truly and sadly missed.
JR FrugalMom says
I love everything about the Little House on the Prairie, and Laura is one of my favorite characters on tv and in literature.
Nicole C. says
These were my favorite books growing up! I loved the television show and Laura was my favorite character.
Theresa says
I would always watch this as I was growing up. Such a great show! 😀
Brandi Kerr says
Laura was my favorite.
xty cruz says
I love the story plot – my favorite is NElie
Susan Smith says
I used to watch this show all the time when I was a child
Robin says
My favorite character on the show was Laura
Daniel M says
i didn’t watch that much back in the day but my sister really liked it
Gianna says
It looks like something wholesome that my family would like.
Robin Abrams says
I love the show because it is a good wholesome show. I loved Laura. I use to watch this daily when it was on.
Terry Cover says
The family togetherness makes this one of the best shows ever televised. You can sit and see how our forefathers fought for a life for the entire family. It took each in the show to show life and the love for one another ,it took to make it.
Lesley F says
Loved that show & still watch it. My favorite are the Christmas episodes!
Michael W Perkins says
Used to watch it every day after school with my sister
Marci Wright says
I loved this series growing up & I still reread the books & have shared them with my child. 🙂 My favorite story was when Mr Edwards played Santa Claus!
Lisa says
I liked Laura. I love shows that remind me of my childhood.
Irv says
Aside from the obvious family values, there were many times the story didn’t end happily…which was a good lesson that life isn’t always fair or ideal. There was sometimes humor and other times seriousness and tragedy.
Lisha says
Laura was my favorite growing up. I love the fact that my daughter is reading the books now and would love to show her the series
LeAnn Knott says
I just enjoy the whole story, family, ethics, even the rough times!! Also that God was always part of their life. I don’t have cable so to see them again would be wonderful!!!
Charlene S. says
I like the heart warming stories of the series. My favorite character is Laura & Michael Landon has always been one of my favorite actors 🙂
Kathy Pease says
I loved charles he was always such a great dad. Nellie was my least favorite the witch haha
RICHARD HICKS says
I like the overall theme of the show. There is always a lesson to be learned after seeing one.
Vikki Billings says
I never missed an episode, this was one of my very favorite shows and I still watch it. I think one of the best episodes was when Mary went blind. Very sad but really good.
cassandra says
i love laura she has always been my favorite chracter