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Little House on the Prairie - The Complete Season 1

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Total reviews: 151 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Just as Heartwarming as I Remembered 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love these shows. I watched them as a child and am enjoying them with my kids now. The shows are so positive, and teach great family values!!

Beneficial childhood recollections 5 out of 5 stars.
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The series Little House on the Prairie has beneficial childhood recollections about the episodes and others that would discuss the shows as we were younger. This is the reason for sending this item as a gift to our children. Have not heard any negative comments concerning this item, just positive. Thanks and God Bless.

Little House (Season 1) DVD 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 9 year old grandaughter is fascinated by these very well done episodes. She is enjoying them and learning at the same time.

Little House on the Prairie, Season I 5 out of 5 stars.
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The price was right, it was easy to order, and it was delivered within the time frame stated.

Will continue to order from Amazon.com

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The Ingalls family homesteads in Minnesota where they have many adventures.
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Artist: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE
Title: SEASON 1-1974-1975
Street Release Date: 04/03/2007
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Little House on the Prairie - The Complete Season 2

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Total reviews: 55 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Little House on the Prairie, season 2 5 out of 5 stars.
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Fabulous! How much more wholesome can you get in today's world?!? I bought my 8 year old daughter the first season last year after she became hooked on the book series. Having never seen the TV show, I thought she'd like to see what the characters looked like. She loved it so much her brother bought her season 2 for Christmas.

Great series 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great series, enjoyed little house on the prarie since I was a little girl and I am an adult now and still love it.

Classic Nostalgia 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this for my wife, who faithfully watches Little House re-runs at 4:00 p.m. every afternoon. I grew up watching this program, back in the days when "wholesome" and "family values" were not cliches, but part of the fabric of American culture. My children love this show as well. If you enjoyed this show when it originally aired in the 70's, or if you are looking for a family safe alternative to the trashy, irreverant, sarcastic tripe that is on the air now, you cannot go wrong by purchasing not just this set, but the entire collection.

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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 03/06/2007

Little House on the Prairie - The Complete Season 3

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Total reviews: 77 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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On September 11 1974 "Little House on the Prairie" made its TV debut destined to significantly alter the landscape of television. Acclaimed author Laura Ingalls Wilder had reached into her heart to create a reality driven impact-filled story of an American pioneer family's struggle to survive the challenges of frontier life in the late 1800's with courage dignity and humor a story that would one day be a television milestone. Loyal fans will relive these exciting adventures while new viewers will discover the Ingalls' unconquerable courage as they strive to build a better way of life. The Complete Third Season - 1976-1977 Mary and John fall deeply in love and must make serious decisions about their future - Laura demonstrates tremendous courage when Charles is critically wounded on a hunting trip - Carrie wanders off and narrowly avoids tragedy when she is rescued from a mine shaft - A child initially rejected by his grandfather because his father was Indian earns his Grandad's respect - Important lessons are learned when a young black child comes to stay with the Ingalls - With their crops destroyed Charles decides to take his family to seek their fortune in the gold mines with disturbing results... - These and all of the other exciting adventures from the entire Third Season are presented in this Special Collector's Edition!System Requirements:Approx18 HoursFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 069458120432 Manufacturer No: A021430

Little House on the Prairie: The Complete Television Series

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Little House on the Prairie, one of television’s top family dramas of all time, is finally available in a complete 60-disc DVD collection! In September of 1974, Little House on the Prairie made its television debut, and it has remained an all-time American family classic ever since. A top-rated series throughout its nine season run, the show’s timeless themes of love, morality and rich family values continue to capture the hearts of viewers around the world through its continued syndication. Based on the best-selling books by Laura Ingalls Wilder which chronicled the dramatic, gripping adventures of a young pioneer family’s struggle to build a new life for themselves on the American frontier of the 1870s, Little House on the Prairie was nominated for 17 Emmy® and three Golden Globe® awards.

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Little House on the Prairie - The Complete Season 8

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Gift 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was given as a gift to a family member. She was excited to get it & planned on watching it right away. It is a good clean movie.

Little House 5 out of 5 stars.
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Purchasing this "Little House On The Prairie" complete seasons 6&8 was both; easy, and quick! I especially like the option to have my purchase mailed to any address I choose, this way, I can buy gifts and send them directly to whomever they are intended for and I didn't need a credit card to shop with Amazon.com - they accept money orders so it makes it an excellent place to shop!
I will most certainly buy from "Amazon" again.

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Family Entertainment at it's best 4 out of 5 stars.
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The 8th season of Little House on the Prairie brings to a close the main cast that we've seen the last 8 seasons. Heartwarming episodes are just great and I loved every moment. I am sad to see the end of the 8th season as LHOTP just wasn't the same seasons 9 and 10. Totally worth the money to complete your set with season 8!

I love little house... but... 3 out of 5 stars.
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This is the saddest season. If you're picking this up for a gift for a little house fan, or if you know the series pretty well and just can't remember which season the best episodes were in.. chances are it's not here.
Stick to the earlier seasons, unless you just want this to complete your collection....A few highlights here and there, but overall most of these are just depressing.

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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 03/06/2007

Little House on the Prairie - The Complete Season 9

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Even though Michael Landon wasn't in every ep, his spirit could always been seen 5 out of 5 stars.
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In Season 9 "Little House on the Prairie" went through many changes. The title was renamed, "Little House: A New Beginning." Then the cast changed, drastically. Charles and his family moved to the city and the little house saw a new family. The Wilder's took in their orphan-niece, Jenny; played by a very young 90210-star, Shannen Doherty. Even though Michael Landon wasn't in every ep, his spirit could be seen in every single show!

This was the last season. Over the next couple of years there were 3 TV movies produced, which are sometimes called Season 10; however that is technically incorrect. These movies are rarer in syndication since they're longer than an hour, however they are available for purchase, Little House on the Prairie - Special Edition Movie Boxed Set (Look Back to Yesterday / Bless All the Dear Children / The Last Farewell). Michael Landon set the bar of excellence so high that no can has ever been able to match him!

These are the main characters from Season 9:

Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder (Melissa Gilbert)
Isaiah Edwards (Victor French)
Harriet Oleson (Katherine "Scottie" MacGregor)
Nels Oleson (Richard Bull)
Dr. Hiram Baker (Jason Hagan)
Reverend Robert Alden (Dabbs Greer)
Hester-Sue Terhune (Ketty Lester)
Almanzo James Wilder (Dean Butler)
Jenny Wilder (Shannen Doherty)
Willie Oleson (Jonathan Gilbert)
Nancy Oleson (Allison Balson)
Etta Plum (Leslie Landon)
Sarah Carter (Pamela Roylance)
John Carter (Stan Ivar)
Jeb Carter (Lindsay Kennedy)
Jason Carter (David Friedman)
Matthew Rogers (Jonathan Hall Kovacs)
Rose Wilder (Jennifer & Michelle Steffin)

Here's all the Season 9 eps:

Times are Changing (1) 9/27/1982
This show is very appropriately titled. Charles says goodbye to his daughter and son-in-law and his old friends. A new family takes over the Ingalls' little house. Meanwhile, Almazo's bother, Royal, comes for a visit with his daughter.

Times are Changing (2) 10/4/1982
Devastated by her father's death, Jenny tries to take her own life. Laura convinces her that the best way she can honor her parents' memory is to live a full and happy life.

Welcome To Olesonville 10/11/1982
Mrs. Oleson finds some old bonds in an estate that she purchased (the beloved Lars Hanson.) She tells the town that she will not cash them in as long as she can change some of the town's rules to best suit her own selfish needs.

Rage 10/18/1982
Mr. Stark goes crazy and shoots his wife and daughter. Then he takes Laura, Jenny and the baby hostage.

Little Lou 10/25/1982
A little person comes to Walnut Grove with his very-pregnant wife. He applies for a job at the Mercantile however doesn't get it and is force to steal. When the town's resident bigot, Harriet Oleson, finds out she tries to get him arrested.

The Wild Boy (1) 11/1/1982
Dr. McQueen comes to Walnut Grove displaying the "Wild Boy of the North." When the "Wild Boy" escapes he takes refuge in the Wilders' barn where Jenny meets him first. She learns that he isn't wild at all. Mr. Edwards takes Matthew in and Doc. Baker reveals that the child was severally abused. Laura and Jenny teach Matthew sign-language since he cannot speak. Nancy and Harriet Oleson conspire to report the news of Matthew's "capture" to Dr. McQueen who is offering a $50. reward.

The Wild Boy (2) 11/8/1982
Dr. McQueen comes back to take Matthew with him. When Edwards doesn't budge there is a court trail. The judge finally rules that McQueen doesn't have any rights over Matthew.

The Return Of Nellie 11/15/1982
Everyone is excited because Nellie (Alison Arngrim) comes home and makes a big splash. Nancy is more hateful and jealous than usual and runs away because of her resentment towards her older sister.

The Empire Builders 11/22/1982
A railroad comes to Walnut Grove but after seeing the repercussions, the townspeople don't think it's as good as they originally thought. Note: there was a TV movie similar to this plot.

Love 11/29/1982
One of Laura's old friends moves back to Walnut Grove. She takes a liking to Mr. Edwards who also falls in love with her. The only problem is she is much younger and blind.

Alden's Dilemma 12/6/1982
A new minister comes to town that threatens Reverend Alden.

Marvin's Garden 1/3/1983
Dr. Garden cannot renew his medical license because of his failing eyesight. Meanwhile after a devastating accident, Jenny experiences partial paralysis and speech deficiencies. And the two befriend each other. Note: this is the first and only time in the entire history of this series that a second practice in Walnut Grove was ever noted.

Sins Of The Fathers 1/10/1983
All of Sarah's work of putting together a respectable newspaper are dashed when her father comes for a visit. With the help of Harriet Oleson (who else,) Elliot Reed (John McLiam) prints some malicious gossip about a neighbor in town. Sarah then has to face that fact that she is a grown woman who cannot be bossed around by her father, anymore.

The Older Brothers 1/17/1983
This is somewhat of a screwball ep. The Older Brothers take several members of town as hostages. When they realize that there is a reward being offered for their capture, they turn themselves in for the money, but they are in for a surprise.

Once Upon A Time 1/24/1983
After substituting for Miss Plumb, Laura realizes that she wants to do more with her life. So she sets out to write her memoirs. For some reason, this ep doesn't show up too often on TV.

Home Again (Part 1) 2/7/1983
Home Again Part 1 & Part 2 are likely the very best eps of Season 9. It starts out with Charles (of course played by the legend, Michael Landon) at his new place of business. He is informed that his son, Albert (Matthew Laborteaux) was arrested for stealing. Charles is able to get the charges dropped. But he has to do something with his son. Albert is out of control. He has changed so much. What can Charles do to help him? He decides to get him out of the environment that he's in and take him back to Walnut Grove. However, Albert is holding onto a dark secret that no one knows about.

Home Again (Part 2) 2/7/1983
At first Charles convinces himself that Albert is doing better in his new surroundings. However, eventually Doc Baker and Charles find out that Albert is addicted to morphine. Charles confronts his son. At first, Albert is indignant saying, "why do you care?" Charles tells him that he's his son and he loves him. So, Albert agrees to give up the morphine and the following day Charles gives Doc Baker the good news and apologizes for all the trouble that Albert has caused. As usual, Doc Baker tells Charles that no apology is necessary. That same day at school Albert goes berserk. He beats up the Carter boy and even clocks poor Miss Plumb in the face! Charles finally has to face that fact that his son has a serious addiction and they take to Edwards' cabin for a long retreat.

A Child With No Name 2/14/1983
Laura gives birth to a baby boy who tragically passes away soon after his birth. Laura blames her newborn baby's death on Doc Baker. When Rose comes down with an illness Doc Baker is able to save her life and Lauren sees the foolishness of her actions.

For The Love Of Blanche 3/7/1983
This is a really funny show. Mr. Edwards takes in Blanche. A cute little 3-year old orangutan!

The Last Summer 2/21/1983
Upset that he cannot get his mother a nice gift for her birthday, Jason takes a job working for an elderly woman who is dying. Ruthy Leland (Vera Miles) gives him a very lavish gift for his mother. Sarah's nose is a little out of joint when her son is spending so much time at Ruthy's home. Once it is revealed that Ruthy doesn't have much time left Sarah relents.

May I Have This Dance? 3/14/1983
A lot of changes take effect during this ep. An old (and very wealthy) friend of Laura's passes away. But not before she gets Laura to agree to take her large home and estate. Laura and Almanzo set out to turn the large home into a rooming house. Meanwhile, Willie is graduating high school and Harriet has big dreams for him. But Willie is intent on staying in town and marrying Rachael Brown (Sherri Stone.) Willie finally stands up to his mother and Harriet is finally put in her place.

Hello and Goodbye 3/21/1983
Mr. Sherwood Montague (played by the legendary Robert Casper,) a famous author, comes to stay at Laura's after he sees the substandard accommodations that Harriet tried to pawn off on him. It was never established, but many have said that Mr. Montague was h-o-m-o-se-x-u-a-l. Perhaps, the only openly-g-a-y person in Walnut Grove? He said to Almanzo that he "never had a desire" for women/marriage. He was also rather eccentric, enjoyed cooking, was rather effeminate and was very soft-spoken; at least compared to the manly-men in town. Also, there was somewhat of a chemistry between Mr. Montague and Isaiah Edwards; notice how they enjoyed arguing with each other but still enjoyed being in each other's company. Also notice the way these two looked at each other... ...Meanwhile, Matthew's father comes back to Walnut Grove and wants to take his son back with him. At first, Isaiah doesn't trust him, but then realizes that he is being selfish by preventing Matthew from being with his father. Edwards decides to move in to Laura's rooming house, as well. I'm sure if there aren't enough beds, Mr. Montague would gladly share his. But Mr. Edwards was married, so I'm sure he doesn't swing that way... Just ask Larry Craig.

Editorial Review:

In this final season The Ingalls leave Walnut Grove. Even death and loss cannot dampen their spirits. With the announcement of an engagement the family ties carry on and grow stronger than ever.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 069458122238 Manufacturer No: A021436

Little House on the Prairie - Christmas

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Great Christmas Movie for the Family 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have a 4yr old boy and a 6yr old girl and cant tell you enough about how much we enjoyed this movie especially over the Christmas season. The plots are clean yet interesting and teach us the true meanings of Christmas. These shows are a great lesson on working on conflict resolution and how simple life could be. I only wish television could be this clean again.

Merry Christmas from Michael Landon & the Entire Ingalls Family!!, 5 out of 5 stars.
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I had no idea this was TWO Christmas episodes! Imagine my surprise when it arrived! I thought it was just "A Christmas They Never Forgot." Anyway, I have been a fan of this much-loved series for years. As kids, my bother and I grew up watching "Little House on the Prairie" and every Christmas I get him a DVD. I really think he's going to like this. Every show is always perfect! Michael Landon set the bar of excellence so high that no one in the past 30 years has ever been able to even come close!

These are the main cast members of this family-friendly series:
Michael Landon (played: Charles Ingalls)
Karen Grassle (played: Caroline Ingalls)
Melissa Gilbert (played: Laura Ingalls)
Melissa Sue Anderson (played: Mary Ingalls)
Matthew Laborteaux (played: Albert Ingalls)
Ketty Lester (played: Hester-Sue Terhune)
Dean Butler (played: Almanzo Wilder)
Victor French (played: Isaiah Edwards)
Linwood Boomer (played: Adam Kendall)
Richard Bull (played: Nels Oleson)
Alison Arngrim (played: Nellie Oleson)
Melissa "Missy" Francis (played: Cassandra Cooper Ingalls)
Jason Bateman (played: James Cooper Ingalls)
Rachel Lindsay & Sydney Greebush (Carrie Ingalls)
Wendi & Brenda Turnbaugh (played Grace Ingalls)

These are the 2 eps that this DVD incldues, with the original air dates & show descriptions:

Christmas at Plum Creek December 25, 1974
The entire Ingalls family works (extra) hard to earn money for Christmas gifts. Carrie even finds a penny in an old hat box. Laura decides to trade Bunny to Mr. Oleson! Charles raises extra money, as well, by reconstructing a set of wagon wheels. Ma and Mary each take up sewing as their family contribution. And, on Christmas morning everyone gets the surprise of their lives! This ep is from Season One .

A Christmas They Never Forgot December 21, 1981
Mary and Adam come back to Walnut Grove (from NY) for a rare surprise visit. When the entire family is snowed in, everyone sits around the kitchen table and tells some of their fondest memories. And, one of the stories even includes is a Christmas clip from the Little House Original Pilot Movie, with Mr. Edwards! "A Christmas They Never Forgot" is from Season Eight .

Merry Christmas!!!

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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 03/06/2007

Little House on the Prairie - Special Edition Movie Boxed Set (Look Back to Yesterday / Bless All the Dear Children / The Last Farewell)

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An Explosive End To A Wonderful Series 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is one classic show that will live on just like "I Love Lucy" and other classic shows (Lucy is another favorite of mine). To say that this show went out with a bang is an understatement. I watched this show when it was originally run on NBC (I watched Monday nights at 8 p.m. on KNBC Channel 4 in Los Angeles). I have the entire series on DVD and am enjoying the series again.

It is too bad that there will probably not be a reunion of the Michael Landon version of Little House. Even though he is gone, I feel it could be done. His son Michael Landon Jr. is doing some family movies nowadays. He could direct. Also, the real Charles Ingalls died in 1902. Following the fact that the Little House series was based approximately 100 years in the past, it would stand to reason that the Michael Landon version of Charles Ingalls also passed away. As far as the rest of the cast participating, I remember watching the Little House mini-reunion on the Today Show. When asked if they would be interested in doing a reunion show, Alison Arngrim (who played Nellie Oleson) said "When do we start?". I am sure that she was echoing the sentiments of the rest of the surviving cast. Besides Michael Landon, the cast members who have passed on are Victor French (Mr. Edwards), Kevin Hagen (Doc Baker), and Dabbs Greer (Reverend Alden). Richard Bull and Katherine MacGregor are still living (they played Mr. and Mrs. Oleson). It would be an interesting movie if they did it, although I hear that somebody else owns the rights and that may be what is holding it up.

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The Little House on the Prairie

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Beautiful Cinematography/ NOT True to the Books 2 out of 5 stars.
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This DVD does have beautiful cinematography, just as some other reviews have said. The outdoor scenes are very realistic in portraying what the rugged woodlands and prairies of the late 1800's were probably like. However, many reviews have claimed that this miniseries was closer to following the events in Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series than any other television series or movie has ever been, and after watching it we were very disappointed that it does not follow the books more closely at all. If anything there are even more differences than those described in Laura's books. I would not recommend buying this if you are looking for a closer portrayal of the events in the Little House book series. If you enjoy a different presentation for a good family movie, and enjoy the beautiful and realistic scenery, it might be a good choice.

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The majesty and grandeur of the frontier come alive with breathtaking cinematography and a host of classic characters. This chronicles the magical adventures of the ingalls family as they stake their claim to a rugged parcel of land on the kansas prairie. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 03/28/2006 Run time: 255 minutes

Little House on the Prairie - I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away (TV Special)

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Included on the Complete Season set! 2 out of 5 stars.
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In a very unclear and probably intentionally confusing marketing move, this and all of the other "2-hour TV special" Little House DVDs being released separated are actually included on the Complete Season box sets being released by the same company. I purchased three of these "specials" before realizing that they were all 2-part episodes to be found on the complete season sets. This one, for example, can be found on the Complete Third Season, which is now available. While I don't have a problem with these 2-part shows being released separately, I don't understand the need for it and I really, really wish that it would be made clear somewhere on the packaging. Considering that these single disc releases have no special features, this is the worst example of DVD "double dipping" I've seen in a long time!!

wonderful....great memories of a terrific show 5 out of 5 stars.
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Hands down, "I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away" is a classic in the "Little House on the Prairie" series and is something you'll definitely want to see if you're a fan of the show. Indeed, it is a critical turning point, both on the show and in the true-to-life books, and it launches some drastic changes in the entire Ingalls family. When fifteen-year-old Mary is stricken with blindness, it is her initial denial and her family's fear and guilt that makes for a very emotional first few months. Mary's parents send her to a top-notch school for the blind, where she refuses to learn at first but is pulled in the right direction by her patient teacher Adam Kendall. In time, they form a loving bond that will last forever, and Mary's character matures a hundred times over through her experience.

This is a beautiful episode, and it is easy to see why actress Melissa Sue Anderson was nominated for an Emmy for her performance here as Mary. This entire show is filled with many memorable, touching, and sometimes shattering moments that test a family's strength and inspire you. Anyone who takes the time to appreciate this wonderful show will definitely see that.

As some of you may remember, this single-episode DVD was released
a few years ago, back when Seasons 1 and 2 were brought to DVD for the first time. This episode, along with the pilot, "Journey in the Spring," "As Long as We're Together," and "No Place Like Home" all got their own individual DVD's. Many have criticized this as being a bad case of double dipping, which may be true, but it may also have simply been an attempt to accommodate those who didn't want to invest in the $50-per-season DVD sets and were content with just having some of the standout episodes for a lower price.

Wonderful episode, superb TV series...highly recommended.

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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 03/06/2007

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