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American Masters Explores the Cultural Legacy and Complicated History of Author Laura Ingalls Wilder in a Documentary Airing May 8 on WOUB This year marks the 85th anniversary of the publication
BIG IDEAS ABOUT THE ‘LITTLE HOUSE’
“American Masters” (8 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) profiles Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of “Little House on the Prairie” and the ensuing series of novels for children and young adults. Coinciding with the 85th anniversary of the publication of “Little House,” this documentary examines the enduring appeal of Wilder’s stories while providing historical context and autobiographical details that illuminate her uplifting tales.
The film also acknowledges the appeal of the TV series that Wilder’s books inspired and includes conversations with actors Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls Wilder), Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson) and Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder).
The TV show 'Little House on the Prairies" was based on books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Now, a new PBS documentary is taking a closer look at the life of the real Laura.