LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little House in the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a one-hour documentary that goes beyond the famed Little House book series to the behind-the-scenes, true life story of one of Americas most iconic authors, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Despite the fame and the popularity of her novels, Wilders personal story as a writer, wife and mother is a compelling narrative that has never been told...until now.
I'm very proud of this program, but it is not being sold at the present time.
Note: The music used in this trailer is for introductory marketing purposes only and will not be included in the program.

[@Schnitzelschitzen]

As a young father raising four children, I used that opportunity to read all of the Little House books to them. Though the years have passed and my children have grown and have children of their own, I often take myself back to an earlier time. Going back to this earlier time, you can hear the birds chirping in the meadows and the sounds of nature so pure that even the smells of that wonderful place visit my senses. My vehicle to that place is found in those Little house books. Thank You Laura

[@wildernick28]

Laura would be amazed today at how her writings have become a legacy x To my Great aunt

[@passadonut]

Wow ! She’s your great aunt ?

[@lauraprincipato8079]

I hope you’ll enjoy both versions of this song I wrote as a tribute to Mrs. Wilder kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHixopZogrl7jpI and kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Smlat5nKibaKc

[@nolongervailable9400]

How was she your Great Aunt?

[@elizabethklein5193]

So many people in today's society don't realize all the good things Laura's books have done and will continue to do. Wilder wrote eight books about her life growing up on the prairie, and they are so down to earth it takes you there when you read them. The little house on the prairie series is my favorite of all time. Thank you so much Laura!!

[@Lydia1271]

I wish I could have met this amazing woman. I love her stories

[@heismyhightower]

So many people do not realize that they too can impact our world for good just as Laura did. One little girls writings made an impact on our country that will be remembered through out history. The pen truly is mighter than the sword. thanks for posting ~ Many blessings ~

[@nalec4eva]

Thanks Laura for the books you have written. They inspire my life because they are so down to earth, loving and family orientated. I cant wait to buy the tv series. I love Little house on the Prairie!!!!!!!!!!!

[@babylover0990]

That is awesome that Laura made you listen to the sounds of nature and everything. I work at the Ingalls Homestead and one thing I love about working there is I often have time to just sit and enjoy nature (listening to birds, watching the little colts run and play, petting and holding the kittens, listening to the howling of the wind (which most people find dreadful, but not me!),dancing in the rain, and I love to watch the sway of the wheat in the fields and the hay blow across the prairie.

[@philiphughes4021]

I don't doubt that the books were written with children in mind but for adults, too, they are an absolutely addictive read.

[@AngelskaSings]

Good job, Dean! I love the use of the scenery. Lovely shots.

[@kjjannat9680]

thank you dean.i love those books from my childhood.no book still cant replace it.

[@kyaraluna]

I asked the same question some weeks ago..that makes me sad.. but Laura Ingalls left a precious legacy of goodness to so many people, and that makes me happy...:)

[@babylover0990]

That is awesome! The Sullivan family is an awesome family. They are very friendly, caring, and honest people! I work at the Ingalls Homestead and it is The BEST job EVER!!

[@PartyDesman]

Oh wow. Just wow. I can't wait for this. It looks fantastic!

[@evelynmifsud1125]

I along side my children, never missed one , film... it brought tears into my eyes, since every story have send a lesson , the bonding of the family.

[@miguelwilson2202]

Thank you so much for making this video. Laura was my cousin, through her father Charles, and our mutual 7th Great Grandparents (John Ayer and Hannah Everard). Laura was through their son Thomas and I am through their son Nathaniel

[@dziana6583]

Whoa

[@Ninineonangel77]

Hell yeah youre a lucky dude had to be amazing

[@Boilingfrogg]

Wow! That's amazing.

[@crmay72]

Did you know her or were you born after she had passed?

[@kandisofiadahlan8157]

Mr. Dean Butler's voice is so dramatic ❤️❤️❤️ a true actor ❤️❤️❤️

[@MySnaz]

Love this video!! Thank you!!

[@kristenbranagan8845]

I'm not at all surprised she could do that, as a historian, I have done extensive studying into the lives of Laura and Almanzo as well as the other family members, for it was Little House that first sparked my interest in history. Laura is the embodiment of the American pioneer, she had to get through a lot of rough things on faith and guts, those lessons were taught to her as a child so those thoughts were likely very pure in her mind even later in life. Can't wait to watch this. Ordering soon

[@Cmy5luvs]

...Never out of fashion. This impatient heart of mine awaits. Thank you for the update and happy holidays to all!

[@Erikebec]

I love it ! I want to watch it all, and will definitely buy a copy ! Great job from you and your whole crew... Eric

[@Schnitzelschitzen]

Though time stands still for no one, Laura Ingalls Wilder, with her descriptive perception and wonderfully woven words, froze her time with her family in history for all generations to experience. What a beautiful tribute to this wonderful woman Laura Ingalls Wilder. Thank You Dean.

[@keesyvon]

Thanks a million Dean for placing this documentary. And thank you for everything you do to preserving Laura's legacy and Little House. I follow the series since I was 8 years old. Now I am 45 and stil loving it. Again thank you. Gr Yvonne from the Nederlands

[@kikuta5]

I read these books as a child and it was wonderful.

[@Schnitzelschitzen]

There was a smudge on a letter that was sent by Laura Engles Wilder to a school that had written to her. It could have been a tear drop as she remembered her life from her past. She lived in those stories and never forgot those precious times. Laura and her family really lived and her account of her life with her family from that time so long ago must have been a tear of love for those wonderful memories and her family that endured time, the special times that visited her from her childhood.

[@martybyrnes4276]

I love the story of Laura and her family. Last year I went on my "Little House vacation" and visited all the Ingalls homesteads. I was not disappointed at all. Even visited the Wilder Farm in Malone, NY. Waded on the banks if Plum Creek!!! And visited all their gravesites too!! Loved her home on Rocky Ridge!!! She was an amazing woman and wish I could have met with her.

[@Emotional2000]

Absolutely beautiful Dean! I can't wait to see this documentary about Laura's life. Thanks for sharing with us LHOP fans Dean! Sincerely, Emotional2000 aka Kyla : D

[@ArtStrongArts]

Dean, you are tirelessly devoted to the lives of Laura and Almanzo; telling their true stories. I've msg'd you about using your material for homeschooling, it was a while ago and under another username Anyway, well done, I'm Canadian and I agree with all the former cast mem's....Little House is more popular now than when on the air. Knowing the REAL stories is just as important though. God bless! :)

[@elizabethklein5193]

I think this wonderfully captures just what Laura her self would have wanted.

[@Rukhsana2056]

Beautiful summary of Laura’s story !🌹

[@SomethingReal1119]

I named my younger daughter Laura Grace because the LHOP stories affected me so deeply. The books, the TV show, the biographies, etc continue to remind me that this great country is losing it's way.... culturally, spiritually, morally, socially, etc... So very sad indeed.

[@mike81951]

love the books, when I read them it just makes me feel good, my wife was a big fan also , she would read the books over & over

[@babylover0990]

Did you visit the Ingalls Homestead in DeSmet, SD? It is really a great place to go. It is also awesome to browse the stores in the "Little Town On The Prairie." While in DeSmet you can also visit the Wilder Homestead, go to the Pageant (In July only), tour the Ingalls home in town, go on a tour to different places in town that Laura talks about in her books, visit Silver Lake (now just a slough), and visit the grave sites of Charles, Caroline, Mary, Carrie, Grace, and Baby Boy Wilder.

[@soadboy78]

Always been fascinated with Laura Ingals Wilder. Never read the novels or other works. Loved Little House show. Dean Butler seems to have done a nice job. Will get it from Amazon.

[@adrienne4091]

You'd like the books!

[@md.shamadulislam8762]

Thank You for your amazing creation. I had amazing time read those books Being in quarantine. At 2020.

[@naturecakes]

Laura is a true hero, for so many reasons. Hope the video comes out soon ;o)

[@Chaplinssmile1]

I love Laura Ingalls Wilder. I have loved her books since childhood. They really take you back to a kinder gentler world. My daughter and I are hoping to go to all the Laura Ingalls sites , starting at Pepin and following her trail. I would like to find this documentary too.

[@jamesphillips9671]

Hi Dean......I loved seeing you play almonzo. in little house

[@user-pr7zf4dz2m]

I just love these books and show

[@hunhun23]

I have the entire collection of the LAURA INGALLS WILDER Books and I have had them since I was a little girl.

[@cassieoconnell8309]

I love little house on the prarie! Laura is my inspireation!

[@achilesbmt]

That is so awesome you are doing this! I am a huge fan of the show, the music , the characters and LIW.

[@seanclean1625]

I'm sad that all I can get is this small portion of the biography! Dean u did a great job on this! But I want more. I guess I'll Google too see if there is a full version, of this biography!!! I watch Little House every day on TV, still too this day!!! My friends still don't understand!! Little House is my favorite TV addiction!!🤫🤭

[@weahhh63]

I miss watching little house almost every day. My mom and I are huge fans of the show. My stepdad actually knew someone who knew the real Manly...lol he lived in Minnesota. ..its a stretch but still awesome. I wish they would make a Rose years version of little house, since her story was really interesting too.

[@dennysbalestra855]

i am a BIG fan of little house on the pararie and i like how you act on the show even though it was a awhile ago.

[@manisharb729]

I grew up watching LHOP and love it to this day! The stories were told with such love...Michael Landon will always be remembered! Dean...thank you for this wonderful tribute for the books and the amazing show that has taught generations about family and love. Thank you!!

[@Jennifer-is8bv]

Dean Butler can narrate my life any time....its like a morgan freeman effect (for little house/laura fans)

[@Rukhsana2056]

Some times it takes only a heart felt insight of a good publisher to make others realize what missed their luck of not truly understanding the depth and feel of such a touching story. One that makes you feel that some of your growing life experiences, regardless of where you lived, looked somewhat similar to those, who played the roles of some characters in this, amazing serial . 💫

[@tomd8007]

WOW , i would love to see this ... what a story simply amazing .

[@TurkeyFarmerGirl]

I loved the show so much, my mom bought me the book set. I had a dream to live like that. At 40, I made that dream come true. Yes I have a car, phone, tv, electricity. We have to haul our water in, split and stack enough wood to heat our shack all winter. We hunt and fish to feel the freezer, homeschool my child.

[@MrTHEKANE29]

I love the books and the TV series...

[@zahemi914]

Dear Dean@Almanzo, just to let you k ow, my country is just having a re-run of LHOTP, still in its S2, after 40 yrs, cant believe i still smile with the same happy smile, feel so anticipated for series to come.. Great drama series and as if i lived the moment too. I started to write my first diary/journal after knowing LHOTP was actually her very own life experience.. Send my best regard to Laura & the whole casts all the way from Malaysia

[@2000FaceSmiley]

this was posted on my friend's birthday and i was named after Laura!

[@achilesbmt]

Huge fan of the TV series! I wish I could visit the set where it was filmed

[@DeanBLegacy]

Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder can be found through the SHOP link at ShopManly.net. I'm excited the the documentary is once again available for fans of Little House and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Enjoy it.

[@philiphughes4021]

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[@tammyweaver2375]

Dean Butler . I have asked some people. IF Albert was in a fictional character .. Answer would be fictional.💁 but remember I ( (don't have any of) her books )👈👉 now but 👉👀I do remember when I was reading a book👈 it had Albert in that book and I did see👈📖& remember about an ALBERT but there are some people that says l Albert was A fictional character so OK . (wonder) . if you would know you probably would R and therefore 👉 probably ask you was 😇OR😈 mrs. Oleson really real life was she a hateful woman but now. I guess she wasn't..❓😇OR😈 😂 🔄R 😠 🔃😸. 🙈🙉🙊❓. hahahahaha HAHAAAA ❓❓❓❓

[@Reaper--2727]

Dean Butler How often do you make appearances at the Rocky Ridge farm? I'm wanting to take my Gf there for a vacation and she would be thrilled if we could plan it for one of the times that you were there

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

Dean Butler Thank you Dean. I loved you as Almanzo.

[@dziana6583]

I CANT BELIEVE I AM WRITING A COMMENT TO U IM SO shocked

[@MrMoonlight222]

What a beautiful advertisement this is.

[@rogerrichards8101]

bought a set of her books from Readers Digest back in the 80s. still have em and still read them. 1 awesome Lady

[@sorousse]

Very interesting and in fact something I have been waiting for for ages. I´m somehow sure, Michael Landon would have loved the little background music - too romantic to be true but still so heartwarming :).

[@SSwims]

This is so wonderful. I love the inspiring words about making an impact on the world, no matter how old you are. Very true and inspiring. And I LOVE the music played during this trailer. Its from "Legends of the Fall." One of the best soundtracks ever!

[@harrietpeabody3293]

Thank you ☺️

[@shamison1980]

hats off Dean Butler for doing this for us... We are waiting ...

[@marionhudson4477]

I still watch little house.

[@savannahgaree7964]

i love little house on the prairie

[@shamison1980]

hats off Laura Ingalls , I love you ! I love you ! I love you so much !

[@stephenharris3762]

Laura honoured her father and mother and God blessed her.

[@RogersReads]

Looking forward to this, is there a website or even an email list I could be added to? I've been reading the books to my daughters all this year, would love to get this to watch with them =)

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

I'm glad she wrote those books so many years ago. I grew up reading her books and watching the show. She's my favorite author and my favorite show. I wish I could live back in those times. Things seemed simpler than. Her stories are America's story.

[@aidennewell4034]

Hello Cindy, How are you doing?

[@rshanejohnson]

Looks like a great video....i loved the music, my sister used that for her wedding. Its called The Wedding and its from The Legends of the Fall soundtrack. When is this video avaiable?

[@sarahsoine7481]

I was so surprised when I saw it was really you... Dean Butler! I'm just a teen who loves Little House, especially the later seasons. If it's possible, Mr. Butler, I would like to ask a question. What was is like filming Little House? I loved the episode, Sweet 16! What was is like?? Thanks! :)

[@Trundlebedtales]

Can hardly wait to see the whole thing. Great to see the variety of places shot. That really is Pepin at the beginning and that's the Ingalls Homestead as they are driving away. I think some of that was Living History Farms in Des Moines also. It looks like their 1840s farm. Love the Harvey Dunn paintings and the animations. They were really a great part of the Farmer boy program.

[@heismyhightower]

Very well said, many blessings Julia

[@MurderMostSouthern]

When will it be for sale? I just finished Pioneer Girl and am now reading The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder. I'd love to buy this doc.

[@bonnieschwartz9763]

Great books have the whole collection

[@aidennewell4034]

Hello Bonnie, How are you doing?

[@trashpanda9615]

If anyone is curious this music is from legends of the fall

[@Cmy5luvs]

Hello. It is now late November 2010 and I'm not able to find this DVD. Is it by chance out yet?

[@babylover0990]

well, I Iive in South Dakota, that is why I said those things about it, because I live here and it is not as beautiful as everyone makes it sound. At least right now it isn't. After a trip to the city, though, South Dakota does look beutiful. Sometime I want to fly over head and take a picture of South Dakota because I think it looks really neat. It looks like a giant quilt spread out because of the fields; Each field is a quilt block. One day is a nice hot summer day the next is winter.

[@tamarar4]

Is this available yet? I know it says June 2012, but I have never been able to find it and would really like to purchase it.

[@jonnalutz7988]

I love laura ingalls wilder most kids don't like history or pioneer stuff, im even looking on ebay for my very own pioneer dress !!!!!! I loooooove you laura!

[@AndersKingBee]

This both looks and sounds wonderful and interesting. When this documentary is going to be released, is it going to be released to North American (region 1) customers, or do you plan to release this documentary as a region 0 DVD (or something like that)? The only reason why I am asking is becauae I as a European Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie fan wonder if I'll be able to watch that documentary on my European region 2 DVD player?

[@RadioLaPrincess]

Will this be seen on TV? I love her books and the tv show.

[@Marmeeseven]

I can't find where to get the entire video....can someone help?

[@SamLuvForever3]

We are doing this thing at school where you pick a person to be and I am her

[@literomancer3176]

Hey, I don't mean to brag, But I AM part of Laura's family.

[@Kristinapedia]

How are you related?

[@janetownley]

And why did you capitalize ‘am’

[@BigTuna-xs8ic]

Liar. Stop trying to get game from dead people.

[@leenie1176]

Me too!!

[@AndersKingBee]

Any news about an eventual (international) release of this DVD?

[@springtown5227]

I have been looking for this documentary everywhere. Any suggestions?

[@springtown5227]

I found a pre-owned dvd on amazon for $85. Sad.

[@Pinballwizardess]

Where can I purchase this DVD?

[@owen8088]

10 years ago wow

[@owen8088]

My childhood

[@babylover0990]

I know you weren't asking me, but I know the answer to your question (I work at the Ingalls Homestead in DeSmet, SD and everyone asks this same question when they visit). There are no living descendents of Laura and Almanzo. their only child that lived to adulthood was Rose Wilder Lane who only had one child that died as an infant. I am sure there are relatives of theirs living, but no descendants.and no descendants of Charles and Caroline Ingalls either (Rose was their only grandchild)

[@jennymohler5021]

dean i love little house on the praire

[@crystalbratcherify]

@DeanBLegacy im now checking it out

[@itsjustsophia11]

Hi I freaked out when I saw the acter of almonzo wilder in little house on the prairie

[@babylover0990]

They make South Dakota look like someone would WANT to live there. But anyone in there right mind wouldn't WANT to live there. Winters last forever, and summers are hot and muggy, I can't imagine how muggy the summers were for Laura, especially with no AC. I suppose she could've gone swimming alot in the creek, though.

[@annietomsik3717]

I have read and re-read these books since I was 4 years old. Laura actually toured my Mama's school when she was as a girl. I read everything I can find about Laura. That's why I have to say I dislike the TV show so much. The authenticity is so awful. But I do love the books, and the historical values I gained from them.

[@Carolarny1]

Are there any videos of Laura?

[@surfin12346567]

It is July 2011, when is this going to be released?

[@danicegewiss862]

Her daughter encouraged her to write.

[@rictrexell2118]

Wasn't there a film of her. She died in 1957 so there should have been an interview by someone on film.

[@addieleo2452]

There is a single known recording of her voice in an interview.

[@jenniferhunter2274]

Ric Trexell She died in the 1930's

[@sapphirefox8]

Jennifer Hunter She died in February 1957 shortly after her 90th birthday.

[@m1a1garand59]

@@jenniferhunter2274 She passed in 57 and even in 30 we had film!

[@audreypjordan]

Anybody know where to get a copy of this besides the $80 version on Amazon?

[@juliecutler8762]

Where can I get this?

[@corinnerose8707]

This show was special in it own way.....Because in the years ahead it may end like again living 1800's again if were not careful I love show it makes me feel we should find out what world back in the 1800's...Because maybe they would eprsheight what they have today!!!!!!! But anyways I really show with all my heart Corinne Mattinen

[@aidennewell4034]

Hello Corinne, How are you doing?