One of the major plot points in Little House on the Prairie is Laura’s meeting and falling in love with Almanzo. But Laura grew up before Melissa Gilbert, the actor playing Laura, was quite ready.

Butler joined Little House on the Prairie in season 6 as Almanzo Wilder, who later married Melissa Gilbert's character, Laura ...

Little House on the Prairie ran from 1974 to 1983, and decades later the show is still beloved by fans. The drama series is an adaptation of the Little House book series and focuses on the life of ...

"Little House on the Prairie" actor Dean Butler opened up about his relationship on and off the show with lead Melissa Gilbert ...

Butler joined the cast in season 6 as Almanzo Wilder, who later married Melissa Gilbert's character, Laura Ingalls ...

Little House on the Prairie fans will see a new side of the cast members they’ve known and loved for 50 years. During the ...

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One hundred and sixty years ago, in February of 1857, a boy with an odd name was born in rural New York. His parents called him Almanzo. That name tells a story worth remembering today. Like many in ...

This story has been updated to correct what times Dean Butler will be conducting book signings during Wilder Days. Fans of the "Little House on the Prairie" television series won't want to miss a ...

BURKE — A local boy and girl will portray the young Almanzo Wilder and Laura Ingalls at Almanzo Wilder Homestead events this year — the winners of an essay contest will be given that honor. The ...

A fan of the Laura Ingalls Wilder books captures some of the pioneer spirit on a 2,300-mile pilgrimage to little houses on the prairie. I had no real explanation for this. When friends asked where I ...