Surprising Secrets from the Set of Little House on the Prairie

Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder, remembered that his first kiss with Melissa Gilbert was one of the most nerve-racking moments on set. Because Gilbert was still a teenager, the crew made sure to keep the situation as proper and respectful as possible.

Chaperones were present during filming to ensure nothing inappropriate happened, and emotions ran high. From the sidelines, Melissa’s mother, Barbara, was so overwhelmed that she cried out, “My baby!” repeatedly until crew members gently consoled her. The sweet, awkward scene became a cherished behind-the-scenes memory.