March 21, 1983
The last episode of the long running TV series Little House on the Prairie aired on this day. The show was based on a series of children’s books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and premiered in 1974. This popular family drama was one of television’s 25 most highly rated shows for seven of its nine seasons. After its marquee star and executive producer Michael Landon decided to leave in 1982, the show’s title changed to Little House: A New Beginning. The new concept focused on character Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family. When Landon left, so did the show’s appeal. The spin-off lasted only one more season until its cancellation.
