Ruth Foster

Ruth E. Foster was an American actress who portrayed Walnut Grove's post-mistress, also named Foster, for several seasons on the NBC TV series Little House on the Prairie.

Little House on the Prairie · S2, E9

The Campout

Laura Ingalls is stunned to learn that her fishing friend is none other than Walnut Grove's new banker, and is upset when he accuses her of befriending him to secure a loan.
Little House on the Prairie · S1, E13

The Award

Caroline bans Mary from taking a scholarship exam for accidently setting fire to the barn. Mary wants the exam winner's prize, a new Dictionary. Laura worries Mary will defy their mother.
Little House on the Prairie · S5, E8

Harriet's Happenings

Mrs Oleson writes a newspaper gossip column that manages to anger and slander nearly everyone in town.
Little House on the Prairie · S4, E4

The Handyman

Meddling Mrs Oleson starts tongues wagging when a handsome itinerant handyman stays in the Ingalls' barn while helping Caroline with a kitchen addition.
Little House on the Prairie · S1, E16

Christmas At Plum Creek

Christmas is coming and everyone is being secretive. Laura wants to buy something expensive for her mother and has to come up with a way to pay for it.
Little House on the Prairie · S8, E18

Days Of Sunshine, Days Of Shadow, Part 2

Almanzo refuses to exercise to regain the use of his legs until a storm levels his home and he realises that Laura has also given up hope.

Ruth Foster

Guest Appearances