‘Little House on the Prairie’: What Happened When Cameras Weren’t Rolling

Too Hot To Handle

All exterior shots were filmed in Simi Valley, California. Naturally, everyone always comments on the beauty of the place with its gorgeous clear skies most days and spacious land. Despite its beauty, the heat presented quite the problem. Now, it wasn’t like the cast could wear appropriate outfits for the hot weather. Remember, they were in period pieces, meaning the women wore extra layers. It got so hot that Alison Arngrim even passed out on the very first day they began shooting and so did an assistant director! Hopefully they kept everyone well hydrated after that incident.

Too Hot To Handle