Alison Arngrim Nellie Oleson "Little House on the Prairie" Part 1 of 4

Alison Arngrim Nellie Oleson talks about her experiences on "Little House on the Prairie" and her new book and one-woman show, "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" Part 1 of 4
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[@animalprint57]

I love love love Alison Arngrim...I don't understand why people would dislike this interview.

[@markdalton2972]

She’s awesome. One of the best interviews about a show. She’s honest quick and super interesting. I didn’t want to watch this but really glad I did.

[@dodapictures2141]

People on KZbin will literally dislike anything for no reason at all.

[@jamestropicals2025]

@@dodapictures2141 Dislikes are gone

[@anndaye9555]

I love Alison arngrim a wonderful actress and as a person is one of the kindest people that one person could ever meet no I have not had the privilege of meeting Allison but I would love to meet her someday I have a very special connection with Allison and the Little House on the prairie thank you so much for your work and what you do may God bless you

[@jbrunsj]

Who could possibly dislike this interview. She is so down to earth and open and funny!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Thank you, JB!

[@lunaplata4726]

Exactly!!!!

[@Head318Hunter]

Nellie need THE SPANKIN with the ping pong paddles to the BAHIND of she. These girl is RUDE with the others kid IS SO MEAN at she. I HATES TO SHE I note speaks English much goods

[@robmiller7347]

jbrunsj i agree she is too funny!!!

[@novemberday8277]

I just think she should grow her hair out instead of having a Man-cut

[@kellireeves4527]

Alison-the show would not have been the show without you!! I was a child when this show was on,and there was a Nellie in every school.I'm just glad there was an Alison to play her!!Thanks for the great memories Alison Arngrim and Katherine MacGregor!!!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

She is a real character, Kelli! Hope you'll subscribe! Thanks for watching. Who else would you like to see interviewed? Best, David

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey, Kelli Cox! Thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked this episode. Hope you'll subscribe. What sorts of videos do you like best? David

[@lucky5853]

Alison is so adorable, so down to earth, love her!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey Sentinel58, I do too. Thanks for watching. Have you subscribed yet? What kind of videos do you enjoy? Best, David

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

she's still kind of cute.

[@newyork8290]

Without Harriet and Nellie Little House On The Prairie wouldn't of had near the success it came to have. If you hated this two characters with a passion every time they did something evil in the show , It means they played their roles so good down to every detail. Playing the nice person/ character is so damn easy but acting as a villain takes talent that you literally have to think/ feel in order to convince the audience. Harriet/ Nellie were underrated and DESERVE MUCH MORE credit for giving the program ALWAYS a reason for viewers to wanna tune in each and every time.

[@holyexperience1976]

I would say playing villian is challenging for those with decent enough personality, and playing nice character is hard when the actor in real life does not have a nice personality or likes being a bad donkey.

[@jawo8754]

I wouldn't say that they were "villans" so much as they were entitled people. Nellie did make a change in the show once she met and married Percival.

[@carolinagirl1967]

She and Melissa Gilbert were SUCH a great duo!!!

[@TheMediaDirectory]

I'm laughing with tears, she is hysterical!!! Great interview, awesome person! Much love.

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Thanks for the kind words, TheMediaDirectory. I appreciate all my viewer comments. Hope you've subscribed. What sorts of videos do you like best? David

[@TheMediaDirectory]

Tank you also for the kind response. I did subscribe. I love behind the scenes info videos by the stars of the shows I grew up watching. Like this one. :D

[@randymoyan4754]

I love this video! I always loved this show growing up in the 70's. I'm 50 now and still watch in reruns on TV. Allison is such a class act and very beautiful! She has such an engaging personality. Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Canada.

[@sherrylusk3744]

Loved her role as Nellie... the show wouldn't have been as interesting without Nellie! I especially loved it when she fell in love with Percival. Those were my favorite episodes... her and Percival. :)

[@amyferguson8081]

This was (and still is) absolutely one of my favorite shows ever! Thank you so much for this. It changed my view on Nellie so much! She's so funny, now her mother might be a different story....... 🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@brucestuller79]

Alison is terrific!!!! She is hillarious, tells it like it is. That people still hate Nellie just proves what a wonderful actress Alison is. I hope to see hear stand-up comedy show one day

[@sherriewhite7509]

Alison has a good sense of humor! U can’t get sick of listening to her!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey, Sherrie White. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching! Best, David

[@sherriewhite7509]

@@PopGoesTheCultureTV you’re welcome!

[@SR-uf8pt]

Alison is so great! I love her sense of humor. She says in her book that she learned to be funny as a defense mechanism. She was physically and sexually abused as a child by her psycho older brother, while their clueless parents looked the other way, and she was physically attacked in public at least once by fans of LHOTP.

[@MrScottx]

Wasn't her brother a regular on Land of the Giants tv series?

[@mumskycute8264]

Love you Alison, I loved watching you as Nellie, I still watch The Little House on the Prairie everyday.

[@DiffuserDudeAromatherapy]

Alison is so funny! Why hasn’t anyone cast her in sitcoms? Fun personality! Great interview! Love stuff like this.

[@usarmybama]

She’s just great. Period. Not only that but she looks incredible. 👍👌👏

[@CeltycSparrow]

Alison was PERFECTLY cast for the part of Nellie Oleson. I can't imagine anyone else portraying this character as flawlessly as she did. Same with Katherine MacGregor as Mrs. Oleson. EASILY two of the best characters on the show. And the fact that she and Melissa Gilbert were close friends in real life, and they could take their jealous rivalry farther than someone who wasn't comfortable going there, made it all the more hilarious. ESPECIALLY when they were fighting over poor Almanzo. lol He was a VERY handsome man in real life, so I understand why they both wanted him.

[@thepinkwitchslair5364]

Read her book. It's so hilarious and inspiring as well.

[@tombovitale2597]

Alison Arnigrim is a fantastic actress she did the role of Nellie Oleson so awesome n will. What's amazing is her n Melissa Gilbert where best of friend when the show first started behind the sceens

[@KlassyKat45]

She's a riot! Love to hear her stories.

[@dmc898]

She really is great! Loved her interview, it was very interesting and down to earth. I love Little House sooooo much!!!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Thanks for watching! I hope you'll subscribe!

[@petitelapin60]

What a great gal- wonderful,charming , funny and so down to earth! So refreshing to see this . She was so great on Litttle House!

[@jennifershearouse5968]

I would love a reboot, or a "continuation" with Laura and Nellie raising their families.

[@shalissarollins3524]

She still sounds the same..im only 28 and i loved watching little house on the prairie when i was younger

[@oooh19]

She was awesome! Very talented !

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey, oooh19. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching! Best, David

[@MysticalChicken]

The real Nellie Owens (married name Kirry) is actually buried about fifty miles east of Tillamook, in the Forest View Cemetery in Forest Grove, Oregon. I actually live about fourteen miles east of the cemetery but haven't had a chance to go there yet.

[@RhaegarTargaryen1st]

+OhGoodAFarce Wasn't Nellie based on a few different young girls from LIW's childhood?

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

You have a good eye for detail, OhGoodAFarce! You'll give me a good run for my money as a pop culture trivia expert for sure. Are you a subscriber yet? David

[@eddie83898]

I, really like Alison Arngrim acting, the little house on prairie movie..i'm from Indonesia 😊

[@mark3010]

Show came out in my senior year of high school 1974, always liked it.

[@John-tm3ev]

I grew up watching little house and I must admit when Alison got older on the show I had quite a crush on her.😘

[@andiestewart7423]

What a great interview. I loved Nellie and am now loving Alison😀

[@maxipaz5597]

Her antics were played brilliantly....the episode where she was writing out the answers to the exams for the Patrick laborteaux character is priceless, especially when her mother chases her home in the last scene

[@Ethericrose]

I love her, shes a great actress.

[@moskalks6447]

Wish they would have keep Nellie and Percival longer in the show. Just hated that they moved to New York. Sad to see them go. Love you Alison Arngrim.

[@tristaryul]

She's so lively & so down to earth. Love the woman!!!

[@merlin2517]

Always looked forward to see what Nellie Olson would do. She stirred things up.

[@neilsunn]

There is no way to express my love for this person.

[@timothythomas1951]

She sure played her role!!! Excellent Actor!! May God Continue to be with Her!!!

[@karena222fu]

It would have been boring without the Olson’s lol

[@nina1522]

karena222fu I loved Nellie and her mother, I thought they were hilarious 😁😂

[@roxannemoser]

Nellie should've gotten her own show

[@dwjoseph59]

Yep, papa oleson & brother willie were good too

[@dodapictures2141]

Willie was always my favorite

[@leubek]

Philippines here. I love Nellie Olson. I love Alison Arngrim. I miss LHOTP. I have the complete seasons. You will always be loved forever.

[@chnalvr]

She is GREAT! I saw Alison performing at a gay pride festival years ago and she was slaying the crowd! A real hero!

[@BmcC102]

This woman is a national treasure.

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Thanks, BmcC102. I hope you'll share and help me spread the word to get new subscribers. Best, David

[@avocado00000]

Alison Arngrim is so intelligent and funny! What a talent!

[@phxmateo]

When I was in grade school, I watched this show and always got a kick out of mrs Oleson and nellie. I always wanted to see what they did next.

[@valeriemoran842]

This interview is awsome!

[@hustledude]

What a great interview!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Thanks for the kind words, evwytinguwan. I appreciate all my viewer comments. Hope you've subscribed. What sorts of videos do you like best? David

[@amyferguson8081]

Had to say one more thing. I don't usually watch interviews like this but I got caught up in this. Thank you so much!!!!!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

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[@amyferguson8081]

Pop Goes The Culture TV thought I did but I'm doing it right this second! Thank you for your reply. 😃😍😘💕💕

[@cami42874]

Omg Alison was the meanest Nelly ever loved it

[@mikekeenan8706]

I think Nancy gave her a run for her money though.

[@MonaMaguire]

Good for you! That's a true inspiration! I'll buy your book!!! We needed you in the show but you must have had a hard time...... Cheers from Canada!!!

[@MonaMaguire]

and you're right.. it must be awful to have to be perfect all the time.... lol Cheers!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Thanks for watching. Hope you'll keep watching! Who else would you like to see interviewed? Best, David

[@MariaHernandez-gw2ii]

Pop Goes The Culture TV I love these interviews!!!! We want more!!!! lol!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Okey dokey!

[@Freebird-xg1kl]

Absolutely love her, shes amazing, also so beautiful.

[@justforyouenjoy]

I love her and the reruns

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey justforyouenjoy, I do too. Thanks for watching. Have you subscribed yet? What kind of videos do you enjoy? Best, David

[@dwjoseph59]

She can still do that adorable "nellie oleson plotting look" with those lovely big eyes & that great smile, the only thing missing is the longer hair & sausage curls. Great interview & yes, she is funny. Surprised that the oleson family didn't get a spinoff, they could've made it work. And it's a great thing that her & melissa are still friends. Laura started out as my favorite on the show, but nellie took over.

[@metalmadsen]

She is pretty awesome. The Oleson should have had their own spin-off show.

[@SR-uf8pt]

"The Return of Nellie" is a great episode. It not only gave Nellie the opportunity to face off against her "replacement," Nancy, who even had the same hairdo as Nellie when she was younger, but it showed how much the other characters loved her. Sure, they wanted to smack her many times (and so did the audience), but they did love her, and missed her when she went away. Alison Arngrim, aka Nellie's portrayer, had no use for people who pitted Nellie and Nancy against each other, like when they wrote to her, "You're the only true Nellie!" Nancy wasn't Nellie. Yes, there was a general physical resemblance, but Nancy was actually different from Nellie -- she was deeply insecure and always thought people hated her, whereas Nellie thought everyone loved her.

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey, Shelley Ruble. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching! Best, David

[@gadolelohai115]

Lol Nancy always said, "you hate me" real dramatically 😂 Omgosh I love Little House. I couldn't wait to get off the school bus at 4 pm to watch it. Here I am now a grandma and I finally purchased the entire movie collection set! My kids laughed at me for spending $70 at Wal-Mart on Little House, but it just brings back great memories lol All of the Actors did a fantastic job! Nellie was such a brat Lol😂 she made the show a hit!

[@KayBeeGee]

I'm going to purchase the entire set as soon as I have the chance. I never liked Nancy. Nellie had good moments before she changed for Percival. She was smiling and cheering and clapping for her father Nels, when Nels accepted Annabelle as his overweight sister in public. Nellie was also more concerned and innocent than Nancy, who was just evil on purpose.

[@WadeTaylor-o5p]

For years I didn't understand what went on behind the scenes on little house. I like what she did in support of the Aids community. She used the reputation she built up to force the repeal a bad law that injured children in California. I really like Nellie Olson and Alison Arngrim. Yes I listened to Alison Arngrim's reading of her book released in Audible.

[@catherinegabriel760]

GAWD, This woman can TALK!!!

[@dj9wk]

I am reading her delightful book. I can't put it down. I can't wait to read some more tonight. I read that some kids kicked her and knocked her down because she was dressed as Nellie for a community thing she and Kathryn McGregor went too. If kids believe she was really mean, she did a good job.

[@Kelly-just-kelly]

who could possibly hate nelly, shes a legend

[@kendallrivers1119]

Uh everybody? Lol. She was a nasty piece of work but fun to hate.

[@laminage]

What I admire about her is how she's fought for the rights of Child Stars which I feel is needed now more than ever. According to the Jackie Coogan Law named after the Former Child Star 80% of their Earnings go into Trust but that Law is never if ever enforced. She also talked on Oprah (Where Are They Now?), about Sexual Abuse with Child Stars. She was abused herself but she didn't say anything. Alot of those 1970's Girls went through alot especially anorexia. Jill Whelan (Love Boat), Mary McDonough (Erin The Waltons) and even Susan Dey (Laurie The Partridge Family).

[@maluelcharizoulis832]

The role of Nellie was fantastic!👍😃🌼

[@bobjlv]

WOW~ Great interview!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Thanks!

[@lizwelker7244]

Wish I could sit and talk with Alison. She sounds like such a blast to hang out with. 😎

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Indeed. Thank you for watching, Liz Welker

[@joycebrackbill-henderly8311]

She was awesome! You have to be a great actress to get people to hate your character! I'm just now reading her book. It's fantastic!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey, @joycebrackbill-henderly8311. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching! Best, David

[@elmobolan4274]

I had a hate/love thing for Nelly Olson's as a kid.....I just love her now!!!!

[@disneydame7850]

Whenever I see people I don't like I always say "country girlsss"! Lol

[@monalisasmile6629]

Disney Dame lol 😁

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey, Disney Dame! Thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked this episode. Hope you'll subscribe. What sorts of videos do you like best? David

[@gadolelohai115]

Lmao😂

[@classic85newsradio64]

GOD LOVE HER SHE FUNNY WHO COULD EVER HATE NELLIE

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

I never hate Nellie and most of the time she put Laura in her place

[@janellesilbs328]

You had me from Country gurls!! Love you!! Bucket List dream!

[@deeks1970]

This interview was fantastic! She’s hilarious!😂

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Thanks for the kind words, deeks1970. I appreciate all my viewer comments. Hope you've subscribed. What sorts of videos do you like best? David

[@randymoyan4754]

She's witty, intelligent and very attractive and beautiful!

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

I agree completely!

[@soul71000]

"very attractive and beautiful" Not to me.

[@milliesmith5068]

I enjoyed this segment Alison is real nice.

[@magicmsp2188]

Omggg she still sounds the same😘😘😘😘😘

[@schoolkid234]

Nellie Oleson RULES 😎❤ greetings from portuguese fan!!!!

[@i4gotall]

The first person to speak more real about Micheal Landon... I never thought he was the saint people made him out to be....

[@mikekeenan8706]

How could he be a saint, being a Teenage Werewolf?

[@JefferyWaybright]

Michael wasn't a saint, but "Pa," Charles Ingalls was. Ppl tend to confuse the 2. Michael was a heavy smoker and a drunk. I still love Michael. He had a terrible childhood and struggled to get his start in "Hollyweird." Miss Michael Landon, aka, Eugene Horowitz. RIP! 🙏🙏🙏💔💔💔😢😢😢

[@m.e.d.7997]

Always thought Nellie was so beautiful.

[@myahollandia3552]

Great allison love her

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

She's hilarious, Mya! Thanks for watching. Hope you'll keep watching! Who else would you like to see interviewed? Best, David

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Hey Mya Hollandia, I do too. Thanks for watching. Have you subscribed yet? What kind of videos do you enjoy? Best, David

[@grrbear6300]

Me too

[@ricksmith8635]

Loved to hate you, but love you more! Many great memories watching the show with my grandma

[@jane_7193]

Alison was amazing as Nellie!

[@jayceew.rabbit9358]

You hated Nellie so much you loved her! Her character made the show more spicy! I love Alison/ Nelle!

[@ifitsfreeitsforme1852]

Lesson learned about getting one up on the boss with pickles and ice cream- bosses don't get mad, they get even 😂

[@tessafox1329]

You made the show!!🤗🦋

[@kathygetchel4657]

She's wonderfully hilarious!

[@mairjones6437]

Thanks you are sooooo funny hahaha at last 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@devinmarbury4967]

Still looks good

[@ARTSIEBECCA]

I loved her book.

[@catherinegabriel760]

WHOA, he (M Landon) did so many NOT PA INGALLS THINGS, damn!! ROFLMAO, "Don't mix Tequila & Gin, Honey"!! (M. Landon)

[@Jennyfromtheshop]

Can’t imagine the show without her!

[@pamelav4628]

That was fun!

[@SARISS80]

She aged beautifully.

[@annettemedina6017]

Love her!!😃

[@jodeedugger1586]

Her voice is jus so interesting 🤓

[@lostindiancamp]

I would love to know what the deal was with Melissa Gilbert's brother. I have read that after the show ended and he turned 18, Jonathan Gilbert left home, moved to New York and never contacted his family ever again.

[@Deborah-kz1bv]

Jody Was Melissa Gilbert's brother on Little House On the Prairie ? I wonder if he left after their father committed suicide. ( ?? )

[@shitbag21]

+Autumn Melissa Gilbert's brother played Willie Olsen.

[@Deborah-kz1bv]

Helena HandBasket Oh my gosh, thanks. :-)

[@gadolelohai115]

Willie was Laura's (Melissa's) brother in real life?😯 I never knew that and I did not know about the suicide either? I just lost my son in law and my cousin to suicide within a year apart😢

[@harrynac6017]

@@gadolelohai115 Heavy. Best wishes for you and your family.

[@thetinasolesshow6968]

She is Absolutely Beautiful

[@clarissagarza7284]

Shes really actually pretty.

[@Jetty-g6e]

She is very entertaining. She has so much energy. I love her stories but at the same time I'm exhausted.

[@leahjessop4669]

I actually loved you in the Little House on the Prairie. You seemed so strong. I liked how you were able to speak your mind, but I somehow knew that a girl of the character of Nelly Olson seemed like she needed a good big sister. And Harriet was hilarious.

[@cangel1629]

Yes he WAS right that cinnamon chicken scene was hysterical. Still is.

[@latvguy1]

I think she had coffee before this interview.

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[@fashiondolldreamer]

She is FAB-U-LOUS!!!!!!

[@helenar5628]

She's very intelligent and likeable.

[@Ori0n1975]

“Country girls.” And so began the legend.

[@ThomasMitchum-z9z]

I'm currently reading Alison Arngrim book Confession of a Prairie bitch, that I checked out from library. I'm on chapter 10, of this book right now. 😮😮😮

[@katherinekibbe4254]

I love you Allison! You are sooo cool. I would love to meet you. You and Melissa McCarthy are my favorite actress because y'all are genuinely funny and crack me up