Little House On The Prairie Reunion: See The Cast Then And Now
The long-running TV show Little House on the Prairie captured our hearts with its many intriguing characters — brought to life by its fabulous cast. But what happened to the folks from the prairie after the show finished? Well, let’s find out. And be prepared for a surprise when you see how Nellie and the gang look today!
1. Karl Swenson as Lars Hanson
Karl Swenson played ill-fated Walnut Grove elder Lars Hanson. In his final episode, Hanson is taken ill, and the viewer learns from Laura that he has, in fact, perished. But this was not the original plan for the episode at all.
Karl Swenson in 1978
Swenson had apparently pulled Michael Landon to one side and asked to be written out, according to the website Do You Remember? He’d reportedly had enough of acting. But a bit more than a week before the episode appeared on TV, Swenson passed away in real life.
2. Patrick Labyorteaux as Andrew ‘Andy’ Garvey
Patrick Labyorteaux is an adoptee, and he’s undoubtedly glad for it. He had initially not been well fed, leaving him with a host of mental issues. His social workers even considered him “unadoptable” — but the Labyorteaux family wasn’t put off. Amazingly, his mom later explained that the future star’s symptoms disappeared after a couple of years of living with his loving family.
Patrick Labyorteaux now
After Patrick’s appearance as Andy Garvey, he’d go on to a mass of varying TV and film roles. Perhaps his highest point came when he starred in the naval lawyer drama JAG for a decade. And he showed his gratitude for his being rescued by adoption by giving back to his community. Yes, the charity that he founded has raised millions to help runaway youths.
