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Little House's Nellie Recalls On-Set Drinking & Smoking
15 Jul
Summary
- Set culture involved heavy smoking and drinking by crew.
- Child actors faced competitive pressure from managers.
- Arngrim reappeared in the Netflix reboot as Ida.
Alison Arngrim, known for her role as Nellie Oleson on 'Little House on the Prairie,' has shared behind-the-scenes details from the beloved '70s show. She described a set culture reminiscent of 'Mad Men,' where crew and actors regularly smoked and consumed alcohol, including multiple cases of beer daily.
Arngrim noted that Michael Landon, the show's creator and star, would often have a shot of whiskey while filming. She also recalled the intense competition among young actresses, with managers and parents often pitting them against each other.
The show has recently been rebooted by Netflix, and Arngrim made an appearance as a character named Ida. She expressed enthusiasm for Willa Dunn taking over the role of Nellie Oleson in the reboot's second season.
