Episode

Little House on the Prairie: Founder's Day

Name: Little House on the Prairie: Founder's Day
Released: 1975-05-07
Duration: 48 min
Cast: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney Greenbush

Little House on the PrairieSeason 11975-05-07

Overview

Walnut Grove celebrates this great day with several different competitions. There are very competitive spirits between the Olesons and the Ingallses.

Details

Series: Little House on the Prairie
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 23
Air date: 1975-05-07
Runtime: 48 min

Episode context

Founder's Day is Episode 23 in Season 1 of Little House on the Prairie. It aired on 1975-05-07. The runtime is 48 min.

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Episode 22: To See the World 1975-03-05 | 48 min 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.

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