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Little House on the Prairie

The Rivals (Season 4, Episode 14)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Charles Ingalls and Jonathan Garvey are trying to win a contract for a freight operation. So, it means they will be making good money but they will be on the road for usually two weeks at a time, and usually with only an overnight layover....See moreCharles Ingalls and Jonathan Garvey are trying to win a contract for a freight operation. So, it means they will be making good money but they will be on the road for usually two weeks at a time, and usually with only an overnight layover. Caroline feels that this new job is her rival. Jimmy Hill is Laura's friend. They go frogging together and Laura falls in the creek, and Jimmy pulls her out, and for the first time, we see Laura liking a boy because she is a girl. The next day, Laura decides to wear her hair down because it makes her look more grown up and she wears her Sunday pinafore over her school dress and her Sunday hair ribbons. Of course, this means she can't play games at recess. Samantha Higgins is a new girl at school and since she is wearing overalls, has her hair braided and is considered tomboyish, Jimmy Hill invites her to play ball with them. Laura considers her a rival. See less
Writers
Blanche Hanalis (developed for television by) | Laura Ingalls Wilder (based upon the series of books "Little House" by) | John T. Dugan (teleplay) (story) | Hindi Brooks (story)
Composer
Cinematographer
Haskell B. Boggs (as Haskell Boggs)
Editor
Casting Director
Susan McCray (as Susan Sukman)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 9, 1978

Release date
Jan 9, 1978 (United States)

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16 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 (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush)   See fewer
Sidney Greenbush
Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush)   See fewer
Charlotte Stewart
Eva Beadle Simms Eva Beadle Simms   See fewer
Merlin Olsen
Jonathan Garvey Jonathan Garvey   See fewer
Leon Belasco
Monsieur François Monsieur François   See fewer
Chris Petersen
Jimmy Hill Jimmy Hill   See fewer
Sam Gilman
Si Perkins Si Perkins   See fewer
Seeley Ann Thumann
Samantha Higgins Samantha Higgins   See fewer
Alison Arngrim
Nellie Oleson Nellie Oleson   See fewer
Jonathan Gilbert
Willie Oleson Willie Oleson   See fewer
Patrick Labyorteaux
Andrew 'Andy' Garvey (as Patrick Laborteaux) Andrew 'Andy' Garvey (as Patrick Laborteaux)   See fewer
Don Starr
Zucker Zucker   See fewer
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