A Dummy Instead of a Living Person
In the season five episode “The Odyssey,” during an intense moment where an unknown assailant tries to throw Albert off a moving train, Laura saves him by shoving the villain off. However, viewers can spot a funny blooper as a dummy is thrown from the train and lands awkwardly in the grass while a stuntman rolls down the hill, creating a humorous contrast.
Melissa Sue Anderson’s Perceived Demeanor
Melissa Sue Anderson, who played Mary Ingalls from seasons one to seven, won fans’ hearts. But her co-stars found it challenging to connect with her. Both Melissa Gilbert and Alison Arngrim shared in their autobiographies that Anderson often came across as cold and aloof on set. Rumors suggested that her overprotective mother contributed to her reserved nature, though photos of the cast together make it hard to believe there was distance between them.
Nellie and Laura’s Off-Screen Friendship
On-screen, Nellie Oleson (Alison Arngrim) was Laura Ingalls’ (Melissa Gilbert) arch-nemesis. But off-screen, Arngrim and Gilbert became great friends. They were like sisters when the cameras stopped rolling, sharing laughs, having sleepovers, and playing pranks on their co-stars.