Little House fans, you are a vocal bunch, and we love it! In case you missed it, here are the comments that hit the airwaves during our Little House on the Prairie 40th Anniversary Fan Favorites Celebration. Thanks to everyone who participated.
“This is the beginning of a wonderful series!” – Jayne, NC
“This episode premiered on September 11th 40 years ago- the same day that I did. Happy 40th to us!” – Carrie, IL
“My favorite episode is Harvest of Friends because it is a beautiful metaphor for life!” – Phyllis, NY
“This is one of my favorite episodes because it’s where it all began, but then again they are all my favorite!” – Mary, CT
“This episode shows just how tough it was for pioneer settlers and how community can pull together.” – Ken, MI
“Charles portrays the epitome of a true husband, father and man by working as hard as he can to take care of his family.” – Gigi, CA
“I have always been a fan of the show! I visited all the Ingalls homesteads! Best vacation ever!” – Marty, NY
“I love the simple times of life, how the family bonds together, and how the community helps each other out in times of need.” – Tina, WA
“If more people were like that now, neighbors helping neighbors, the world would be a better place.” – Kathy, GA
“Little House stories are full of love, morals, and decency.” – Catherine, PA
“Little House on the Prairie: honest to goodness family-friendly programming on INSP!” – Lisa, PA
“I believe this episode shows the essence of sacrificial love which is the glue that hold families together.” – Nancy, KY
“This episode shows that you can get through anything when hard times arise and you have the love of family.” – Donna, OR
“I always wanted to live in a world just like Walnut Grove. I wanted to be just like Laura when I was a kid!” – Angie, NH
“I love it because it shows the real work of Michael Landon and how family and friends mean so much to him.” – Deborah, OH
“The show in a very unique and intentional way portrayed the “love thy neighbor” commandment for years.” – Julie, NJ
“Charles always said a stranger is a friend you haven’t met yet, and in this episode that is so clear!” – Jennifer, CA
“In this one episode you can see what the whole series is about…family strength, determination, and neighborly love.” – Crystal, MA
“The care, concern and love of family and friends is precious and should be cherished.” – Janet, IA
“I love how the girls and the rest of the men pitch in to help knowing that Pa is hurt! Heartwarming.” – Michelle, WV
“Love at the ending when Laura says, “Pa harvested a crop he didn’t even know he planted!” – Randi, FL
“This episode is classic! It’s one of the first and the funniest! It really shows the characters’ personalities!” – Leah, MI
“I am also a country girl, so I know how they must have felt!” – Joy, AZ
“I love watching Laura and Mary’s first day of school.” – Brenda, WV
“I was just like Laura- I didn’t want to go and leave my mom.” – Lisa, CA
“I like this episode because I know how hard the first day of school is.” – Marilyn, KY
“I love this episode because it’s giving real life to a chapter in “On the Banks of Plum Creek”.” – Melanie, MN
“I love the way Laura and Mary have to learn to be social and to get along with others.” – June, MO
“Country Girls is my favorite because it’s the beginning of the Laura and Nellie feud.” – Janessa, OR
“Country Girls is my favorite episode because I loved the way Nellie said “country girls” throughout the episode.” – Suzy, MI
“I just love to hear Laura tell about her first meeting with Nellie.” – Sandra, GA
“Made me so mad I wanted to smack her good”… Best scene by far!” – Sherry, CA
“I grew up poor… I can identify with many episodes.” – Linda, SC
“Nellie Olsen is one of the all time best TV antagonists!” – Ashley, PA
“Little House brings me back to my own childhood. Great escape each day!” – Brenna, WA
“Any child can relate to this episode, especially mean Nellie Oleson!” – Lisa, CO
“The best TV show with the perfect cast. No other actors could have brought the characters to life the way this cast did.” – Lynda, NY
“I think this was one of the best series ever produced. Stories based on real life events are always the best.” – Sharon, AZ
“The Ingalls girls’ passion for family is remarkable, and it’s what all of us should strive for in this day and age!” – Stacey, IL
“Reminds me of simpler times. Would have loved to live during those times.” – Linda, FL
“So fun to see Laura and Mary start school and sweet ma making the beautiful dresses out of her yard goods.” – Belle, FL
“My sister and I played Mary and Laura growing up.” – Jennifer, TX
“I love this episode because it portrays the real meaning of Christmas.” – Beth, PA
“I’m actually named after Carrie! LHOTP is a display of family values, honest integrity and good wholesomeness!” – Carrie, IA
“We love this episode because it puts us in the Christmas spirit any day of the year!” – Molly, FL
“I watch this episode every Christmas! A true example of love: putting others’ desires before your own!” – Rachel, MI
“I love Christmas at Plum Creek because it shows what you can accomplish with a little imagination.” – Barbara, WA
“Despite all the hardships and lack of money, they always had plenty of love to go around.” – Dee, MD
“This episode has all that I hold dear to my heart…family, Christmas, and Michael Landon!” – Pam, TN
“Our Christmas tradition on Christmas Eve is watching Little House while waiting for Santa.” – Kandie, IN
“The warmth, love and charity of family is so evident in this episode.” – Susan, PA
“This episode is the family just being a family at Christmas time with out all the frills.” – Elizabeth, NH
“Christmas at Plum Creek has always been my favorite. It’s better to give than to receive!” – Cindy, MS
“It reminds me of simpler times and resembles stories that my grandma told me!” – Amber, MT
“This is my favorite episode because I love all Christmas shows!!!” – Debbie, SC
“This is my all-time favorite. It shows a child’s love for her mother.” – Sondra, KY
“It’s simple, good old-fashioned Christmas that just warms the heart. “ – Carrie, MI
“I love watching and talking about the wonderful lessons from each show with my own little boys.” – April , NC
“I love to watch the show because this family has very little and they are still so happy.” – Katherine, TX
“The show teaches valuable lessons of life and sacrificial love. The love shown by gift choices for Christmas is so touching.” – Paula, KY
“The love of their family made those gifts worth far more than the cost.” – Lori, LA
“This episode demonstrates Laura’s sacrifice to make her mom’s life easier and happier. Great ending.” – Mike, IL
“When Carrie says “Happy birthday, baby Jesus” I get all teary-eyed everytime I watch this episode!” – Donna, AL
“Just love the simple wholesomeness of LHOTP!” – Nickie, MI
“Little House on the Prairie is an inspiring series. I’ve been watching since I was 10 and now I’m 19. I can’t get enough!” – Krista, PA
“I have watched every episode and thinking of The Creeper still makes me laugh.” – Robin, IN
“Laura and her friend have a good idea, but they go about it in the wrong ways. It is funny what happens.” – Miranda, MS
“Andy and Laura were so determined that they were going to solve the mystery!” – Kim, NY
“I grew up watching this show. I watch it 6 times a day and NEVER miss an episode. Congrats on 40 years.” – Kim, TX
“This is one of the funniest episodes! Charles going into church with green hair is the highlight of this episode!” – Donna, AL
“This episode was priceless! Love the scene with Harriet, “the creeper” LOL, and Charles with the paint!” – Rosalie, PA
“Love Little House! Classic, moral lessons with laughter. A show well done!” – Melanie, IA
“So beautifully written, produced and acted. I named my oldest daughter after Melissa Gilbert.” – Theresa, IL
“I love this episode for the church scene with Charles’ green hair and for the clever music.” + – Vincent, CA
“This was my favorite show in 5th grade. It stood the test of time just like the books.” – Tina, VA
“I have loved LHOTP since I was a little girl, it’s so simple, innocent, and refreshing from what TV is today.” – Wendy, IN
“Although I’m in high school Little House on the Prairie is the only show I watch. I wish I could be just like Laura!!” – Hailey, DE
“I love all the shows, but it was great when Laura thought that Mrs. Oleson lost her head.” – Annette, GA
“I laugh everytime I watch this episode and we all need a good laugh.” – Mary, OH
“Little House is a heartwarming, loving show. Laura made us laugh, cry and experience life in the 1800’s.” – Lori, NY
“I love it when the paint turns Charles hair green.” – Tammi, GA
“Absolutely the funniest show of all! Writing and acting is comedy gold!” – Allyson, GA
“Everything they do backfires. So funny the mishaps that happen along the way!” – Andrea, NC
“This is my favorite episode because I love watching Laura and Andy’s antics. This was a cute, funny episode!” – Heather, NC
“I love Richest Man of Walnut Grove. It truly shows everything about why the Ingall’s family is so amazing.” – Brittney, FL
“I love the innocence of the time in which these stories happened. It gives me quality TV to watch with my daughters.” – Mandy, NC
“When just reading the title brings tears to my eyes, then you know it makes a huge impact!” – Alli, SC
“This show warms my heart to see the whole family work together!! Little House is a show that anyone young or old can enjoy!” – Becky, OH
“Love the togetherness of the whole family.” – Cindy, IN
“Watching the family all join together helping any way they could just made you smile and cry all at same time.” – Linda, IL
“We had a similar situation happen to us and it reminded me of this episode. It was a great life lesson for our kids.” – Bonnie, MN
“I love this episode because I would like to think my family would do the same .” – Stephanie, KY
“Little House is one of those rare shows with a cast that feels like family.” – Rod, WV
“I love Little House on the Prairie because I always wanted to grow up during that time period.” – Stacey, WA
“I loved curling up in front of the TV on Monday nights watching Little House!!” – Lori, CA
“This is my favorite episode watching the family work together. Brings tears to my eyes each time I watch the ending.” – Angela, NC
“Money doesn’t make you rich. Being rich is having the support of your family and friends coming together to help out.” – Helena, OH
“It mirrors life. Even without abundance of finances, a family who pulls together with strength and love have it all!” – Dianna, WA
“I have loved this show since the beginning. I’m 67 and I watch it almost everyday. I wish we were back to those simpler times.” – Susan, PA
“This episode shows me the real riches of a family and inspires me to be that kind of mom and wife!” – Barina, MI
“It teaches morals, work ethics and what a close family can accomplish together.” – Carolyn, TX
“With love and everyone sacrificing, the Ingalls fed Mrs. Oleson a piece of HUMBLE PIE.” – Debra, CA
“This shows how a family can stick together and help each other out in times of need.” – Mary, KS
“Laura Ingalls Wilder would have been so happy and proud to see her stories come to life by this wonderful cast.” – Jan, WV
“This series shows genuine love and sacrifice in a family. The parents act like parents. Johnny Cash is a favorite of mine.” – Stephen, OH
“Classic family television because it’s a great episode featuring the legendary Johnny Cash!” – Michael, OR
“Love Johnny Cash!” – Susan, PA
“As a kid, we lived life like that. I love John and June plus Little House is an excellent show.” – Tina, PA
“Love Johnny and June!!” – Angie, SD
“Just want to see Johnny Cash change his ways!” – Kelly, CA
“Johnny Cash and June Carter were amazing and such an inspiration. I cry each time I watch it!” – Rose, PA
“Love to watch Little House every day. Loved seeing Johnny and June Cash and how their characters evolved.” – Theresa, CA
“I used to watch Little House with my mom when I was a little girl. I carried on the tradition with my 3 kids.” – Rebecca, MO
“This episode is my favorite because Johnny Cash’s heart is softened towards others and he becomes a changed man in the end.” – Debra, PA
“Great family values. I don’t have to worry about content when my daughter watches!” – Lynn, NM
“It really shows how God can change someone’s heart in an instant no matter how bad they were.” – Adria, GA
“June singing “In the Garden” at the end of the show was excellent!” -Tauno, WI
“It’s such a silly episode…good thing in real life they’re friends!!!” – Tara, PA
“It is sad that Laura had to give up Bunny to mean Nellie.” – Deanna, MO
“I grew up watching this with my only sister whom I recently lost! I love how Laura shows Nellie’s true colors being crippled.” – Angel, OH
“Bunny is my favorite episode with all my favorite cast members! Coming from a small town, things like this happen on the prairie!” – David, NM
“Nellie got just what she deserved because she was always nasty to Laura and all the other students.” – Johnnie, AL
“Bunny is an excellent episode as it was Nellie (played by the phenomenal Alison Arngrim) at her best!!!” – Ken, CT
“Anytime Nellie gets her come-upins, it’s a good episode!” – Kathy, OH
“Nellie is so sinister in this episode that you feel so good when she gets caught and Laura exacts revenge.” – Helend, RI
“Laura taught me even when it feels like the bully is winning, don’t give up. The truth always comes out!” – Debi, TN
“Great Nellie vs Laura episode!” – Jenny, NY
“I love when Laura (after discovering Nellie’s been lying) pushes Nellie down the hill in the wheelchair! Classic LHOTP!!” – Katie, PA
“I liked Bunny because Laura finally got revenge on Nellie!” – Dawn, FL
“I never laughed harder in my life than when Nellie flew out of the wheelchair and into the creek.” – Jennifer, VA
“I love this show and episode. The show has good family values and in this episode, Nellie gets what’s coming to her.” – Shina, TN
“I love as Laura pushes Nellie down the hill in her wheelchair, she yells out “You’re such a good friend, Nellie!” – Mandy, TX
“I love watching Nellie get dumped in the creek! Laura is so calm and cool!” – Marcia, AZ
“Just love seeing Nellie rolling down the hill and Harriet fainting off her buggy…LOL” – Gloria, KS
“It depicts what every “Laura” would love to do to the “Nellie” in their lives!” – Stephanie, NY
“Our whole family loves Little House. This episode is such a tearjerker. Get your tissues ready!” – Leigh, MI
“This one always makes me cry. I love it!” – Pam, MA
“I watched Little House on the Prairie with my mom. The Lord is My Shepherd has a special place in my heart.” – Beth, MO
“Loved the books as a little girl. The TV show helped bring the books to life.” – Quinn, VA
“It’s a good, wholesome show that reminds you of what is important in life. It throws some comedy into the mix as well!” – Kriss, IN
“I love Little House because it teaches great values and lessons. Most of all, it emphasizes that families are important.” – Wendy, MO
“I love Little House on the Prairie because each episode has a life lesson in it.” – Sherri, MS
“Love this because it really portrays the closeness of God and miracles.” – Patricia, MO
“You don’t have to be rich to have a good life. The Ingalls family had a rich life.” – Noreen, OR
“Little House has always been my favorite show on TV. I don’t think I could really pick just one favorite episode. Love them all!” – Melissa, AL
“Great memories of snuggling on the couch with my mom and sister watching Little House!” – Jenny, MA
“I love watching Little House on the Prairie because it is so uplifting, and it is something I can watch with my children!!” – Jacqi, OH
“I’ve read ALL of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books!! I love the simplicity of life and loyalty toward family back then.” – Deborah, PA
“This episode touches my family as well as mirrors our family’s tragedy.” – LuKecia, OK
“I lost babies too and felt shameful when others had their babies and I had lost mine. Such a beautiful story!” – Terrie, WI
“What an amazing love and devotion between Charles and Laura and God’s part in bringing them back together.” – Nancy, PA
“I love the childlike faith Laura has. We all can learn from this in real life.” – Mary, ID
“When I was little I thought like Laura- the higher you get the closer you are to the Lord!” – Wilma, FL
“I love both parts 1 & 2 of this episode especially where Laura meets Jonathan the angel.” – Jean, IL
“So touching that Laura believes so strongly in God and cares so much for her father Charles. Great surprise ending!” – Peggy, GA
“I was named after Laura Elizabeth Ingalls. I grew up watching this show, and it makes me a better person.” – Elizabeth, WA
“There is a sense of spirituality with forgiveness in the works.” – Mary , PA
“I watched Little House as a child. It brought me comfort on INSP when I had cancer.” – Tammy, NE
“As a teenager, it’s amazing to be able to watch a show that teaches and encourages good, honorable morals and strong faith.” – Rochelle, MI
“Makes me think about the importance of God and Him sending angels to watch over us. God is a very important in our lives.” – Shirley, WI
“Just shows us that God is watching over us and gives us answers we can understand.” – Lila, AZ
“We’ve always watched Little House…we grew up watching it and it grew with us. I still watch it every day.” – Leonor, TX
“What a great story of a child’s faith and a father who would go to the ends of the earth for his child.” – Victoria, MS
“Ernest Borgnine does a wonderful job playing Jonathan. I believe he really could have been an angel of God.” – Deanna, PA
“Because it shows how no matter what happens the Lord is with us.” – Susie, TX
“This episode is so spritual and beautiful; makes me cry each and every time I watch pa run up the mountain and hug Laura.” – Joan, NE
“It shows how prayer works. The family prayed that God keep Laura safe but little did they know he was with her all the time.” – Melissa, PA
“It is about a father’s love for his daughter and the Father in heaven’s love for His children. Love that!” – Mary, DE
“I love the ending when paw finds Laura and she tells him about heaven’s tears and also the look on Mr. Edwards’ face.” – Leslie, VA
“It shows how hard a child believes and what extremes they will go to in order to get answers! Innocence at its best!!” – Judy, OK