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Allison Balson

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Allison Balson
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, songwriter
Years active1978–present (actress)
2013–present (singer-songwriter)

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[1]: 611  which she portrayed from 1981 to 1983.

Biography

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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).[1] She also appeared in the film Best Seller (1987).[2] Balson also portrayed Mary in the indie feature film Broken Blood (2013) for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award.[citation needed]

Balson hosted and produced the syndicated radio show "Music Scene Live" a talk show format broadcast which featured musical artists in live performance of original music in front of a live audience. The show aired nationally on a weekly basis, and was recorded for more than three years, and featured over 250 musical artists of various musical genres.[citation needed]

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 Little House on the Prairie tv show.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
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

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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"

References

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  1. ^ a b Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 600. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  2. ^ "(photo caption)". Tampa Bay Times. Florida, St. Petersburg. November 18, 1987. p. 82. Retrieved June 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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