Little People Big World Will Return in October

TLC today announced that fan-favorite LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD premieres its fifth season on Monday, October 12 at 8 & 8:30 PM. The series, which follows the Roloff family comprised of both little and average height people will continue to share their heart-warming moments and real-life challenges.

The season will pick up exploring how life is changing for the entire family as the kids grow up. Matt and Amy start to explore new territory as their oldest children are ready to start their own lives. They are left with different ideas on how to fill their time and have to figure out what will be their next chapter in life. Meanwhile, as Molly settles into high school, Zach’s poor grades and Jeremy’s lack of direction leaves their future undecided.

The Roloffs continue to make an impact off the farm as Matt returns to Iraq to try to help the family that was introduced last season as they come to America so their children can get the medical help they need. Amy’s passions for sports lands her a new role as a Dwarf Athletic Association of America Board Member, where she takes on the planning of a major golf tournament fund-raiser.

Win a copy of Little People, Big World Season 1

We are giving away a copy of Little People, Big World Season 2, Volume 1 on DVD, just in time for Christmas or Thanksgiving, if you’re the kind of person who shows up as a dinner guest with a DVD set, instead of a bottle of wine or dessert.

One lucky winner will get the following:

Little People, Big World: Season Two Volume One

Featuring 23 episodes, “Little People, Big World” Season 2, Volume 1 follows the Roloffs’ everyday lives, from birthday parties to new business ventures and even a Hawaiian vacation.

The three-disc DVD set is available online and in stores for the suggested retail price of $24.95.

To enter, just leave a comment under this post, telling us why you want this DVD set. Be original!

Contest ends midnight December 8th. The winner will be announced on December 9th.

Matt Rolloff Goes to Iraq in the Season Premiere of Little People, Big World

From TLC:

Los Angeles, CA The fourth season of LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD will premiere on Monday, October 13 at 8 PM PT/ET, it was announced today by TLC. The award-winning docu-series, which follows the lives of the Roloff family comprised of both little and average height people will kick off with a one-hour premiere that finds dad Matt Roloff traveling to Iraq to help a family with three dwarf children in desperate need of medical attention. The moving special will lead into 20 new episodes that find the entire family pushing boundaries.

“The opportunity to help this family in Iraq was both humbling and exciting, especially seeing firsthand what our troops are going through. It’s awe-inspiring,” said Matt. “Even after all I’ve accomplished in my life, this experience has reminded me that we all face challenges some more extreme than others and we need to take every chance we have to make an impact in the world around us.”

The entire Roloff family will be involved in life-changing experiences this season. Matt returns from Iraq with big plans for the farm as the twins Jeremy and Zach prepare to graduate from high school. Daughter Molly is cramming for her drivers’ license and youngest son Jacob hits the field as his focus on soccer grows. Mom Amy learns to let go she realizes the kids are growing up and she needs to focus on herself, too. The house continues to undergo an extensive renovation, and the family heads to Florida for a much-needed vacation.

“LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD will continue to share the big surprises and little moments that make the series one of the most engaging and addictive on TV today,” said Eileen O’Neill, president of TLC. “The series helps remind us of all we share in common, despite any differences we might have.”

Family Friend on Little People, Big World Dies

Stars of the TLC reality show, “Little People, Big World” , Matt and Amy Roloff announced on their website today that their family friend, Michael James Detjen passed away Thursday. Detjen was often seen on the show, helping the family around the farm. The cause of death was a torn aorta. He was 60 years old.

The Roloffs first met Detjen six years ago through soccer, which he coached.  They hit it off right away. Det Ironically, it was at a during a meeting at the Hillsboro Soccer Club where he collapsed, grabbing his chest. He did not make it through surgery.

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