50 Years of Little House on the Prairie: Allison Balson (Nancy Oleson)

 

Allison Balson is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Her best-known role was that of Nancy Oleson on the Little House on the Prairie series 611, which she portrayed from 1981 to 1983.

Biography

Balson portrayed the adopted Nancy Oleson on the TV drama "Little House on the Prairie" (1981) and "Little House A New Beginning" (1982-1983). Prior she worked as a guest star in numerous syndicated television shows, such as Quincy and CHIPS, after school specials, national commercial advertising campaigns, such as Coca-Cola, M&M's, KFC, Vivitar Camera, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and portrayed Chrissy Roberts in the syndicated TV sitcom The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts (1980). She also appeared in the film Best Seller (1987). Balson also portrayed Mary in the indie feature film Broken Blood (2013) for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award.

Balson hosted and produced the syndicated radio show "Music Scene Live," a talk show format broadcast that featured musical artists in live performances of original music in front of a live audience. The show aired nationally every week, was recorded for more than three years, and featured over 250 musical artists of various musical genres.

Balson continues to act in television and film productions. She is also in the process of producing and recording her third solo album, and released the single called "My Friend" in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Little House on the Prairie TV show.

Filmography

Film

1980       The Hearse         Alice     

The Goosehill Gang and the Mystery of Howling Woods                Beth      Direct to video

The Goosehill Gang and the Gold Rush Treasure Map

The Goosehill Gang and the Mystery of the Treehouse Ghost

1981       Looker  Daughter            

1987       Legend of the White Horse         Jewel   

Best Seller           Holly Meechum               

2013       Broken Blood     Mary    

Television

Year       Title       Role       Notes

1978       A Guide for the Married Woman              Debby   TV movie

1980       The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts        Chrissy Roberts Main role

1981       Quincy, M.E.      Megan Carmody              Episode – "Who Speaks for the Children"

CHiPs     Amy       Episode – "Moonlight"

1982       Goldie & Kids: Listen to Us           Herself TV special

1981–1983           Little House on the Prairie            Nancy Oleson    Main role

1983       Little House: Look Back to Yesterday       TV movie

1984       Little House: The Last Farewell

Little House: Bless All the Dear Children

1986       ABC Afterschool Specials              Jed's Girlfriend  Episode – "A Desperate Exit"

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