Arngrim is currently on a critically acclaimed standup tour, during which she makes light of her experiences playing Oleson ...

Michael Landon cast several child actors when he created Little House on the Prairie in 1974. Alison Arngrim originally auditioned for the role of Laura Ingalls, which eventually went to Melissa ...

Alison Arngrim and Melissa Gilbert (2009) Melissa Gilbert and her character, Laura Ingalls Wilder, instantly became America's sweetheart when she joined Little House on the Prairie at age 10.

Fans of the original Little House on the Prairie will no doubt remember Alison Arngrim. Arngrim, 63, played resident mean girl Nellie Oleson on the series from 1974 to 1982.

Photo by NBCU Photo Bank/ ... Alison Arngrim, who portrayed Laura Ingalls' (Melissa Gilbert) rival Nellie Oleson in the original television series, which aired from 1974 to 1983, ...