While Little House on the Prairie captures the heart with its stories of family and pioneer life, careful viewers can find several entertaining mistakes in the series.
Laura’s pregnancy famously lasts beyond a full year, creating confusion about the timeline.
Nellie Oleson’s iconic curly hair was a wig, secured tightly due to the demanding styling process.
A humorous anachronism occurs with Colonel Sanders appearing in a time before his birth and before KFC was founded.
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Filming in Arizona during summer leads to a lack of winter coats in scenes set in freezing Minneapolis.
Caroline’s bra glimpsed on screen and modern hairstyles are out of place for the 1870s.
Men’s clean-shaven faces contrast the historical trend of beards.
A stunt scene reveals a visible dummy thrown from a train, distracting from the drama.
Michael Landon’s on-set frog pranks brought laughter amidst serious filming.
A scandal involving Landon and the makeup artist left a mark on the cast.
The family quilt is oddly reused in multiple locations, while the Ingalls children’s traveling scenes vary oddly.
Dean Butler’s first wagon-driving experience was nearly unsafe until Landon took over.
The character Albert Ingalls’ death is ambiguous, adding mystery.
In the finale, characters barely age despite years passing, conflicting with the real timeline.
Katherine MacGregor’s absence in the finale has layered reasons, including spiritual and professional disagreements.
These fun errors and stories provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the cherished series, adding warmth and laughter for fans.
