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We all recall Alison Arngrimās portrayal of Nellie Oleson, the resident troublemaker from Little House on the Prairie. However, did you know that Nellie had a far larger part in the performance than she did in the original novels?
Nellieās famous blond curls are undoubtedly remembered by many, but getting that look wasnāt simple. Using an antiquated curling iron that needed to be heated in an oven, Alison Arngrimās own hair was styled into those recognizable ringlets. It was a laborious and patient procedure.
Bringing in a wig was the answer. They used dozens of long, straight metal hairpins and a big metal comb to hold it firmly in place.
Colonel Sanders, the famous originator of Kentucky Fried Chicken, made an unexpected appearance in the eighth season episode āWave of the Future,ā which is undoubtedly one of the greatest bloopers on Little House on the Prairie. Nellieās eatery turns into a franchise in this plot.
However, things donāt work out as expected, and Nellie regrets the entire experience. She joins forces with Charles and Nels to create a competing restaurant in an effort to escape the contract.