The original cast of Little House on the Prairie gathered in Santa Monica, California, at Pickletown for a fun two-hour event learning how to play pickleball.

Fan favorites from the beloved 1970s television series were in attendance, including Alison Arngrim, who played Nellie Oleson; Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder; Pamela Roylance, who played Sarah Carter; and Jennifer Donati, who played Baby Rose Wilder.

Little House on the Prairie is one of the most successful and enduring television series of all time. It has never been off the air since its premiere in 1974. In 2024 alone, viewers streamed 13.25 billion minutes of the series on Peacock, making it the most-streamed legacy television show of the year according to Nielsen. More than 50 years after its debut, Little House on the Prairie continues to attract audiences of all ages around the world.

The cast members thank Jennifer Brallier, social media manager for Little House on the Prairie, for helping get paddles into the hands of the cast. Jennifer is DUPR-rated and actively involved in her own pickleball journey.

The Friendly family also made a notable appearance. Trip Friendly, CEO of Friendly Family Productions and Executive Producer on the upcoming Netflix series premiering July 9, is now a self-described "pickleball convert." His father, Ed Friendly, purchased the rights to bring Laura Ingalls Wilder's books to television and was a close friend of Walt Disney. Trip's daughter, Rebecca Friendly, was also in attendance and enjoyed playing alongside the cast.

The event brought together two passionate communities—Little House on the Prairie fans and pickleball enthusiasts—for an afternoon filled with laughter, friendly competition, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Watch the full highlights of the Little House cast taking over Pickletown!

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