Little House on the Prairie is one of the most beloved classic tv shows of all time. The show, based on the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, followed the Ingalls family in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the 19th century. Viewers were drawn to the TV series for the same reasons people loved the books. It was a charming depiction of the small-town life in America at the turn of the century, and all of the characters really made you feel like you were part of their world. Which makes sense considering the books were based on Laura's actual life. Though the series was set in Minnesota, Hollywood did most of the filming in California but it doesn't take anything away from the story. After nine seasons watching the members of the family grow together on NBC, the show ended. Here's what the Little House on the Prairie cast members have been up to since the show wrapped back in 1983. 1. Melissa Gilbert- Laura Ingalls Wilder Melissa Gilbert beat out hundreds of little girls for the role of Laura on the show. Fun fact, her brother Jonathan Gilbert co-starred as Willie Oleson on the show with her. Gilbert really grew up on the show, as Laura finds romance, marries, and has her own children. Following her Little House days, Gilbert has continued acting appearing in a number of TV films as well as numerous shows including Stand By Your Man, Sweet Justice, 7th Heaven, Nip/Tuck, and Secrets and Lies. She was also a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. 2. Michael Landon- Charles Ingalls Bonanza actor Michael Landon immediately moved over to Little House after his western series was canceled to play "Pa" of the Ingalls family. He also directed the most episodes in the series. Landon opted out of the ninth season of the show, just showing up as a guest star and moving to a writer/director/producer behind the scenes. He went on to create and star in Father Murphy as well as Highway to Heaven. His daughter, Jennifer Landon, appeared in the final episode and is now starring o