The Little House on the Prairie (drama)

    (NBC Primetime, 1974 - 1982;
     NBC Primetime, 1982 - 1983 as "Little House: A New Beginning")

    [This drama centered around an archetypal pioneering family
     during the 1870s, drawn from the books of Laura Ingalls
     Wilder; The star and executive producer was Michael Landon,
     and other cast-members included Karen Grassle as his wife,
     daughters played by Melissa Sue Anderson and Melissa Gilbert,
     and various other character actors including Victor French,
     Richard Bull, Bonnie Bartlett and others;

     In 1982, the series was resurrected in a slightly different
     format which was called "Little House: A New Beginning" in
     which Landon's appearances were less frequent; and following
     the final season several specials were broadcast]

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Main Op/Cl Theme 1: "Little House Theme (Signature)"

     [above is title in the ASCAP database; ASCAP title variations
      aka: "Little House on the Prairie Theme"]

     Composer: David D. Rose (ASCAP)

     Original Publisher: David Rose Publishing Company (ASCAP)

     2001 Publisher: David Rose Publishing Co. (ASCAP)
                        of Sherman Oaks, CA

     Composition Date: 1974

     Copyright Date:

     Recordings:

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Closing Theme 2: "When I'm With You (Signature)"

     [ASCAP title variation
      aka: "When I'm With You (Closing Theme)"]

     Composer: David D. Rose (ASCAP)

     Original Publisher: David Rose Publishing Company (ASCAP)

     2001 Publisher: David Rose Publishing Co. (ASCAP)
                        of Sherman Oaks, CA

     Composition Date:

     Copyright Date:

     Recordings:

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