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Little House on the Prairie: Season 1 (1974)
IMDb Rating 7.3
Actor Crew
Melissa Sue Anderson Mary Amelia Ingalls
Alison Arngrim Nellie Oleson
Bonnie Bartlett Grace Snider
Richard Bull Nels Oleson
Melissa Gilbert Laura Elizabeth Ingalls
Jonathan Gilbert Willie Oleson
Karen Grassle Caroline Quiner Holbrook Ingalls
Lindsay Greenbush Carrie Ingalls (shared role)
Sidney Greenbush Carrie Ingalls (shared role)
Dabbs Greer Reverend Alden
Kevin Hagen Dr. Hiram Baker
Michael Landon Charles Ingalls
Katherine MacGregor Harrit Oleson
Charlotte Stewart Miss Eva Beadle
Karl Swenson Mr. Lars Hanson
Victor French Isaiah Edwards
Scottie MacGregor Harriet Oleson
Director Michael Landon; Victor French
Producer John Hawkins; Kent McCray
Writer John Hawkins; Arthur Heinemann
Plot
'Little House on the Prairie' debuted on NBC on September 11th 1974. Based on the best-selling books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, this classic television series was nominated for 17 Emmy Awards and 3 Golden Globes. This dramatic and gripping story of a young pioneer family's struggle to build a new life for themselves on the American Frontier of the 1870's, captured the hearts of viewers around the world.'The Complete First Season - 1974-1975.' Dirt-poor and alone, the Ingalls family moves to Minnesota and fights to build their new home - Mr. Edwards is reunited with the Ingalls when Charles convinces him to settle in Walnut Grove - Caroline gives birth to a baby boy who dies soon afterwards - The town is put under quarantine due to a serious illness - The entire family nearly perishes in a blizzard but is saved thanks to the kindness of an Indian friend - These and all of the other exciting adventures from the entire Premiere Season are presented in this Collector's Edition!EPISODES:[1] A Harvest of Friends [2] Country Girls [3] The Hundred Mile Walk [4] Mr. Edwards' Homecoming [5] The Love of Johnny Johnson [6] If I Should Wake Before I Die [7] Town Party, Country Party [8] Ma's Holiday [9] School Mom [10] The Raccoon [11] The Voice of Tinker Jones [12] The Award [13] The Lord Is My Shepard [14] Christmas at Plum Creek [15] Family Quarrel [16] Doctor's Lady [17] The Plague [18] The Circus Man [19] Child of Pain [20] Money Crop [21] Survival [22] To See the World [23] Founder's Day
Movie Details
Genre Family; Drama; Television
Studio
NBC Entertainment
Series Little House on the Prairie
Movie Release Date 1974
Country   USA
Language English
Audience Rating NR
Running Time 1135
Color Color
Episodes Features
Disc 1:
Features Production Notes
Game
None stated.
Episode 1 A Harvest of Friends
The Ingalls settle on the banks of Plum Creek in Walnut Grove. To get the farm set up, Charles must take on several jobs at once. He promises one person that if he didn't get the job done in the specified time, the person could have his oxen.
Episode 2 Country Girls
Laura and Mary start school for the first time. That is where they meet Nellie Oleson. Since Laura hasn't been to school before, she tries especially hard with her schoolwork. The students have to write an essay to present in front of the class. Laura recites what she would have written on the paper if she could have, instead of what was actually written on it.
Episode 3 100 Mile Walk
In the beginning, things look very good for the Ingalls until a bad hailstorm ruins their crops. Charles and some other farmers must leave to look for work. They end up working in a quarry. While Charles is away, Caroline is able to get the women of Walnut Grove to join together to harvest the remaining crops.
Episode 4 Mr. Edwards' Homecoming
While Charles is in Mankato, he runs into Mr. Edwards and invites him to come to Walnut Grove. Caroline tries to match Mr. Edwards up with Grace Snider, but instead she just ends up in the way since Mr. Edwards is able to charm Grace all by himself. Although there are a couple problems that must be overcome, things turn out for the best in the end.
Episode 5 The Love of Johnny Johnson
Laura falls in love with a new student, Johnny Johnson. Johnny, who is a lot older than Laura, is interested in Mary instead. Although Mary is not interested in Johnny, Laura's actions cause tension between the sisters. When Charles finds this out, he is appalled that either of his girls is involved with Johnny.
Episode 6 If I Should Wake Before I Die
After her friend dies, Miss Amy, an old lady, convinces the Ingalls and Doc Baker to help her stage her own death. Amy thought this was the only way to get her family to come and see her.
Episode 7 Town Party, Country Party
Laura becomes good friends with a lonely schoolmate, Olga, who has one leg that is shorter than the other. Charles secretly helps Olga by building her an elevated shoe. When Olga's father finds out he is upset at Charles until he sees Olga running and playing with the other school children.
Episode 8 Ma's Holiday
Charles and Caroline decide to go on a second honeymoon and leave Mr. Edwards in charge of the children. The honeymoon doesn't turn out very well because Caroline keeps worrying about the children. Back at home, Mr. Edwards has his hands full with Carrie.
Episode 9 School Mom
After Ms. Beadle sprains her ankle, Caroline becomes the substitute teacher. Caroline takes a special interest in helping an older student, Abel, learn to read. One day Mrs. Oleson shows up and causes Abel to quit school. Because of this Caroline quits, but returns after she convinces Abel to give school another chance.
Episode 10 The Raccoon
Charles allows Laura to adopt a baby raccoon, Jasper. After being caged, the raccoon bites Laura and Jack and runs away. The family fears that Laura and Jack might have rabies until a healthy Jasper returns.
Episode 11 The Voice of Tinker Jones
The town becomes divided when Mrs. Oleson offers to buy a bell for the church, but only if she can put up a plaque. The differences and arguing begin to affect the school children. A mute craftsman, Tinker Jones, steps in and with the help of the school children, is able to make a bell.
Episode 12 The Award
While studying for an optional history exam in the barn, Mary accidentally knocks over a reading lamp and starts a fire. Caroline punishes Mary by telling her she couldn't take the exam. Mary doesn't tell Ms. Beadle this until the day of the exam.
Episode 13 The Lord is My Shepherd (1)
Caroline becomes pregnant. Shortly after the baby is born, he becomes ill.
Episode 14 The Lord is My Shepherd (2)
Believing that her jealousy was responsible for her infant brother's death and that her parents would rather have a son than a spare daughter, Laura climbs the highest hill she can find, hoping to get as close to God as possible to ask Him to take her instead and return the baby boy to the family. While Charles and Mr. Edwards desperately search for her, Laura meets Jonathan, a mystical mountain man who seems to have been sent purposely to guide her through this life-changing experience.
Episode 15 Christmas At Plum Creek
The Christmas holiday is approaching and the members of the Ingalls family go about their holiday shopping in secrecy. Laura is able to buy her mom a stove that she wanted after she sells her horse to Mr. Oleson.
Episode 16 Family Quarrel
After a major disagreement, Nels and Harriet go their separate ways. Many people in town try to get the two back together.
Episode 17 Doctor's Lady
Dr. Baker and Harriet's niece, Kate, fall in love with each other. Then their age difference becomes an issue.
Episode 18 Plague
Several people in Walnut Grove get very sick. A quarantine is set up in the church while the source of the illness is being sought.
Episode 19 Circus Man
A traveling circusman, O'Hara, comes to Walnut Grove and tries to get everyone to believe he has magic healing powders. However, he is really found out when Mrs. Oleson almost loses her life when she tries his healing powders instead of having an operation.
Episode 20 Child Of Pain
When it is found out that a young boy, Graham, is being beaten by his alcoholic father, John, Caroline takes care of the boy while Charles stays with John to try to get him to stay sober.
Episode 21 Money Crop
A college-educated farmer named Joe moves to Walnut Grove with his pregnant wife. He tells the Walnut Grove-area farmers of a new hybrid of corn that would produce good crops, to which the farmers are very enthused. They decide to buy some of this new seed. While on the way back to Walnut Grove with the seed, Joe gets into an accident, as the farmers wait for his return.
Episode 22 Survival
The Ingallses have to seek shelter when a blizzard hits. There they meet an Indian who helps them out. A marshall, looking for the Indian, comes by...
Episode 23 To See The World
Johnny Johnson leaves to ""see the world"" and Mr. Edwards goes along with him to keep him out of trouble. Johnny meets up with a girl who is able to trick him out of a lot of money. Mr. Edwards talks to this girl to try to have her convince Johnny to go back home.
Episode 24 Founder's Day
Walnut Grove celebrates this great day with several different competitions. There are very competitive spirits between the Olesons and the Ingallses.
Edition Details
Edition 6 Disc DVD Edition
Region
Region 1
Screen Ratio 1.33
Format DVD
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
Barcode 069458110235
Release Date 7/8/2003
Packaging Digipak
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Stereo [English]
No. of Discs/Tapes 6
Personal Details
Seen It No
Index 428
Collection Status In Collection
Purchase Date 2/14/2004
Store Best Buy
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