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When it debuted on NBC in March 1974, the show was immediately successful.

After the show ended in 1983, nearly everyone in the cast moved on to new projects.

Nellie on “Little House on the Prairie”

Viewers fell inlovewith Gilbert’s portrayal of a precocious Laura Ingalls, and eventually Laura Ingalls Wilder.

She went on, “In real life, I struggled with the mythology of my existence.”

In May 1973, Landon’s step-daughter was involved in a car crash that left her comatose.

Melissa Gilbert from “Little House on the Prairie”

Landon kept right on acting following his time on “Little House.”

Unfortunately, Landon didn’t act in many other projects following that series.

Arngrim has also shared that, despite what some might think, she actually had a blast playing Nellie.

Michael Landon from “Little House on the Prairie”

However, once the show ended, Arngrim was focused on staying busy.

The man she married, Almanzo Wilder, was also portrayed on the television show.

Butler explained, “I think back on it and it was really a blessing.

Alison Arngrim from “Little House on the Prairie”

The show was a huge hit and there was really no pressure on me at all.”

After the show concluded, Bateman quickly moved on to other roles.

Either I was just there not doing much or going through some tragedy" (per Outsider).

Dean Butler from “Little House on the Prairie”

When she left the show, Anderson had her sights set on getting work in feature films.

She said, “Directors and producers have seen me do other things besides ‘Little House.’

Every year during hiatus I made sure I did at least one TV movie or guest shot.”

Jason Bateman from “Little House on the Prairie”

It seems the strategy paid off.

Grassle kept on acting here and there over the years after the show ended.

In fact, herIMDb pagereveals that she recently completed 2021’s “Not to Forget.”

Melissa Sue Anderson from from “Little House on the Prairie”

Doherty would go on to battle rumors of being difficult throughout the years.

She is currently diagnosed with stage 4 of the disease (perVariety).

She said, “I was really excited.

Karen Grassle from “Little House on the Prairie”

It was such a fun show to be a part of.”

She wrote, My brother Jonathan was completely separated from the family.

He turned 18 and just disappeared" (viaNews Beezer).

Shannen Doherty from “Little House on the Prairie”

CNNhas reported that Jonathan ended up earning his MBA in finance and works as a stockbroker in New York.

Bull died in 2014 at the age of 89.

He was survived by his wife, Barbara Collentine, whom he married in 1948 (perToday).

Kyle Richards from “Little House on the Prairie”

In 1979, he had told theFlorence Timesthat he had moments where he felt sorry for his character.

He said, “I couldn’t take some of the things he does.

Barbara and I share everything and try not to be a burden to each other.”

Jonathan Gilbert on"Little House on the Prairie"

She said, “It was a rude awakening coming to Hollywood.

I was used to doing juicy parts on the stage …

They didn’t know what to do with me.

Richard Bull on “Little House on the Prairie”

They didn’t know what I could do.”

MacGregor died in November 2018 at the age of 93.

They ended up auditioning for Michael Landon in his office.

Katherine MacGregor on “Little House on the Prairie”

Rachel Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush on “Little House on the Prairie”