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Little House on the Prairie

His Father's Son (Season 2, Episode 12)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Trying to interest his newly adopted son in more "manly" pursuits than reading and writing poetry, Isaiah Edwards buys a rifle for John Jr.'s birthday and stubbornly insists that the two of them go turkey hunting, even though the sensitive...See moreTrying to interest his newly adopted son in more "manly" pursuits than reading and writing poetry, Isaiah Edwards buys a rifle for John Jr.'s birthday and stubbornly insists that the two of them go turkey hunting, even though the sensitive teenager has made it plain that he doesn't want to go. But a life-threatening situation during the hunt and a secret revealed afterward, result in a life-changing event for both of them. Written by shepherd1138 See less
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Director
Writers
Blanche Hanalis (developed for television by) | Laura Ingalls Wilder (based upon the series of books "Little House" by) | Michael Landon (written by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Ted Voigtlander (as Ted Voigtländer)
Editor
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 7, 1976

Release date
Jan 7, 1976 (United States)

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15 cast members
Name Known for
Michael Landon
Charles Ingalls Charles Ingalls   See fewer
Karen Grassle
Caroline Ingalls Caroline Ingalls   See fewer
Melissa Gilbert
Laura Ingalls Laura Ingalls   See fewer
Melissa Sue Anderson
Mary Ingalls Mary Ingalls   See fewer
Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Carrie Ingalls (credit only) (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Carrie Ingalls (credit only) (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush)   See fewer
Sidney Greenbush
Carrie Ingalls (credit only) (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Carrie Ingalls (credit only) (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush)   See fewer
Kevin Hagen
Dr. Hiram Baker Dr. Hiram Baker   See fewer
Victor French
Isaiah Edwards Isaiah Edwards   See fewer
Bonnie Bartlett
Grace Snider Edwards Grace Snider Edwards   See fewer
Radames Pera
John Sanderson Edwards John Sanderson Edwards   See fewer
Brian Part
Carl Sanderson Edwards Carl Sanderson Edwards   See fewer
Kyle Richards
Alicia Sanderson Edwards Alicia Sanderson Edwards   See fewer
Bing Russell
Len Coty (as Neil Russell) Len Coty (as Neil Russell)   See fewer
E.J. André
Amos Thoms (as E.J. Andre) Amos Thoms (as E.J. Andre)   See fewer
Peter Haas
Tad Coty Tad Coty   See fewer
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