Todd,
Thanks for the wonderful links! Don't get me wrong - I don't hate the show, it was just kind of disappointing and shallow after reading the whole series. I have enjoyed researching the Ingalls family and following up on Laura's life as an adult, an interest generated by reading the books.
But I absolutely enjoy the wholesome nature of the show, and you hit the nail on the head, it goes hand in hand with the Waltons, which I enjoy immensely as well.
Mrs. C 
. . . personally, (don't tell the Mrs.) I would have preferred Hoss if he were still alive instead of little Joe as the star.
What?? 
That's OK, I must say that while I do kind of enjoy the show, it was a terrible disappointment after reading the WHOLE Little House series of books. I know they had to stray big time from the original books to make the show last so many seasons, but it just wasn't the same for me after reading all the books.
Mrs. C
We've watched plenty of episodes with our family, personally, (don't tell the Mrs.) I would have preferred Hoss if he were still alive instead of little Joe as the star. I, for another, thought it had a little too much sugar. The Women loved it.
Chester 
