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Little House on the Prairie - The Pilot (1974)

Series: Little House on the Prairie Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

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Based on the best-selling books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, this classic, produced and directed by Michael Landon, takes us from the woods of Wisconsin to the plains of Kansas where the Ingalls struggle to build a new life. With indomitable courage that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, the Ingalls face endless challenges and experience countless adventures as they pursue their dream of a new home. This premiere movie is a "must-have" for all Little House fans! This DVD has been restored using state-of-the-art color correction, picture enhancement and noise reduction technologies.

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* Interactive Full Motion Menu
* Actor Biographies
* Scene Index
Run Time: Approx. 95 min.
Components: 1 DVD


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220 of 223 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT included on the Complete Season sets, December 31, 2003
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This is the ONLY single disc release that is not being included on the Complete Season box sets being released by the same company. All of the 2-hour specials, etc. being released individually are also included on the box sets, but this pilot episode is not. So, if you are a Little House completist, buy this disc to add to your box set collection.
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152 of 156 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Landon set very high standards that no one matched!, December 25, 2004
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I grew up watching the repeats of "Little House On The Prairie" on TBS however I have never seen the pilot movie. I don't think it was put into syndication? "Little House On The Prairie" premiered years before I was born, suffice it to say it has been one of my favorite television shows because it is a rare combination of both entertainment and family values. In fact, I cannot think of any television show that is as beloved as this wonderful series.

The pilot movie introduces the Ingalls family for the first time. The characters aren't as polished or well-rounded as they are in the TV series. The pilot also introduces their longtime family friend Mr. Edwards.

It starts out by telling the story of why they left their original home (and relatives). Charles finds a nice piece of land and sets up his residence for his family. It is at this time that they meet Edwards who helped in the construction of their new home.

Also included in this movie is a very touching Christmas scene (that was repeated in subsequent "flashback" "Little House" episodes) where the Ingallses celebrate their first Christmas in their new home. Mr. Edwards even plays Santa by surprising the entire family with his cheer and gifts.

Keep in mind that this is not set in the town of Walnut Grove (where the TV series took place). In the pilot movie they lived in a different location which was even more remote with no town and no neighbors to speak of (except the Native Americans who befriend the Ingallses).

Tragedy strikes when their log house catches on fire. I thought it would all be burned down, however they were blessed with a beautiful rainstorm which saved their home and barn.

But their happiness is short-lived when the government tells Charles that they have to vacate. The land is not for them; so they pack up their belongings and say good-bye to Mr. Edwards and go on their way to find a new home.

The movie ends with the Ingalls family riding away. This somewhat loosely explains how they came to their new town (Walnut Grove) in the TV series.

Unfortunately, television these days doesn't even come close to the high standards that Michael Landon set forth on "Little House On The Prairie." This is a wonderful pilot and a wonderful TV series!
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Show, November 1, 2004
The Pilot episode is great but I wish it had been included on the Season 1 boxed set. All of the other 2 hour special episodes are being included.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic!
A great classic movie. My kids will never tire of watching this or wishing they could be in it and they are 14, 10 & 6 (girls & boy). The quality of the DVD is fantastic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
The most beautiful are breath taking story. An ideal world that many of us wish we could live in. Perfect for adults and children of all ages. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Little House on the Prairie Pilot
I wasn't a big fan of this series when it was original. Too corny for me then. But in light of all the over the top sex and violence on television today, I find this series to... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars love little house
I've been a little House fan since I was a kid. I have all the books, dvd sets and dolls. I couldn't find the pilot movie anywhere. Thaks Amazon for helping me out.
Published 2 months ago by D. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars great addition to my sets
I have all the sets of LHOP, however, the Pilot didnt come with any of the sets so I was extremely happy to find it at Amazon.com to complete my sets.
Published 2 months ago by CB

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing
Good Script, good actors and actresses, superb production but....really bad DVD edition.

Dissapointing "Extra" and NO CLOSE CAPTIONED as claimed in the product... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fernando Cacho Hernandez

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I never saw this pilot movie, at least I don't remember so it was good to invest in to have with the collection I just purchased of the Little House shows. My family love it!
Published 2 months ago by E. Barillaro

4.0 out of 5 stars Kids liked it
The pilot covers the time period when the Ingalls family lived on Indian land near Independence, Kansas. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrew Aceves

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5.0 out of 5 stars Little House on the Prairie - The Pilot
This is a great gift idea for lovers of Little House on the Prairie.

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