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Jason Bateman Reveals Hazing on 'Little House' Set

9/23/2025

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Jason Bateman described hazing on the Little House on the Prairie set during Hot Ones, including pin-downs, noogies, and a fake bruise shown to parents.
Gilbert defended Bateman on Instagram, saying, "I will kick tush… no one smacks down my little bro!"
The original series aired 1974–1983, and a Netflix reboot will focus on Laura Ingalls Wilder's books.

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Jason Bateman described hazing on the Little House on the Prairie set during Hot Ones, including pin-downs, noogies, and a fake bruise shown to parents.
Gilbert defended Bateman on Instagram, saying, "I will kick tush… no one smacks down my little bro!"
The original series aired 1974–1983, and a Netflix reboot will focus on Laura Ingalls Wilder's books.