It only worsened when “Little House” became a syndicated hit, eventually running in more than 140 countries.
“Little House” fever never quite goes away, in part because the books are beloved. Next year will be the 40th anniversary of the show’s debut, which will inevitably involve cast reunions. The movie producer Scott Rudin is developing a big-screen adaptation. Los Angeles theatergoers recently went nuts for a musical satire called “ Almond Grove,” with a man playing Nellie. (“Little House” was set in Walnut Grove.)Įarly on, Ms.
