Episode
Little House on the Prairie: The Voice of Tinker Jones
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Little House on the Prairie
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1974-12-04
- Runtime
- 49 min
Episode context
The Voice of Tinker Jones is Episode 11 in Season 1 of Little House on the Prairie. It aired on 1974-12-04. The runtime is 49 min.
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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 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.
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Episode 13: The Lord is My Shepherd
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Episode 8: Ma's Holiday
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Episode 14: Christmas At Plum Creek
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Episode 7: Town Party, Country Party
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Episode 16: Doctor's Lady
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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 17: Plague
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