Melissa Gilbert Responds to Little House Netflix Reboot, Emphasizes Dramatic License
Melissa Gilbert, the original Laura Ingalls Wilder, speaks out about Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie reboot on Substack, noting that neither the original nor the new series fully adhere to historical facts and urging viewers to treat both as dramatic license. She points out several inaccuracies, suggests watching PBS’s Prairie to Page for the real story, and says there could be room for many future Little House stories while encouraging audiences to enjoy the ride if they choose.