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

Ebenezer Sprague

Laura makes friends with a local fisherman, unaware he is also the new town banker with the reputation of being mean.
Little House on the Prairie · S1, E17

Family Quarrel

Divorce is on the horizon when Nels and his dog leave Harriet after an argument over eggs. Things get complicated when the townsfolk interfere to try and help them get back together.
Little House on the Prairie · S1, E16

Christmas at Plum Creek

The Ingalls find it hard to think of Christmas gifts with their limited budget. Laura must find a way to pay for an expensive gift for her mother.
Little House on the Prairie · S1, E13

The Award

Burning the midnight oil preparing for a school contest, Mary causes a fire, and Caroline orders her to withdraw.
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 · S2, E11

The Gift

Laura and Mary's plans to raise money for the pastor's birthday by investing the Sunday-school funds backfire.

Ruth Foster

Guest Appearances