Based on the the "Little House" series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Originally broadcast as individual episodes of the television program from 1980-1981. Special features: exclusive interviews: Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder); author and journalist Patrick Loubatiere sits with his friends Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim to discuss the television series that was such an important part of their lives; audio commentary by Alison Arngrim on "Come let us reason together"; interactive quiz. Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush, Richard Bull, Kevin Hagen, Alison Arngrim, Katherine MacGregor, Dean Butler.
Contents:
Laura Ingalls Wilder (2 parts) -- A new beginning -- Fight team fight! -- The silent cry -- Portrait of love -- Divorce, Walnut Grove style -- Dearest Albert, I'll miss you -- The in-laws -- To see the light (2 parts) -- Oleson versus Oleson -- Come, let us reason together -- The nephews -- Make a joyful noise -- Goodbye, Mrs. Wilder -- Sylvia (2 parts) -- Blind justice -- I do, again -- The lost ones (2 parts).
Summary:
The season starts with Laura and Almanzo's much-anticipated wedding. The Garveys move to Sleepy Eye to run a business. Laura suspects Almanzo of having an affair with her friend. Almanzo and Mr. Ingalls expand their business to Sleepy Eye. Adam's sight returns. He and Mary move back to Walnut Grove and set up a law practice. Mrs. Ingalls leads the women in favor of a referendum concerning fair property rights for married women. Mr. Percival and Mrs. Oleson disagree very strongly on the subject of their grandchild's upbringing. Mrs. Oleson takes over as teacher after Laura quits. Albert falls in love with Sylvia and faces many difficult challenges. Cassandra and James become orphans after their parents are killed in an accident. Charles considers making them part of his family.
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