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Country Girls

  • Episode aired Sep 18, 1974
  • TV-PG
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
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Michael Landon and Karen Grassle in Little House on the Prairie (1974)
DramaFamilyRomanceWestern

Mean Nellie Oleson snubs Laura and Mary for wearing homespun dresses on their first day at school and, when Laura later complains, Caroline reminds her to be kind to Nellie to win her friend... Read allMean Nellie Oleson snubs Laura and Mary for wearing homespun dresses on their first day at school and, when Laura later complains, Caroline reminds her to be kind to Nellie to win her friendship. But Caroline forgets her own wise words, loses her temper with Nellie's haughty moth... Read allMean Nellie Oleson snubs Laura and Mary for wearing homespun dresses on their first day at school and, when Laura later complains, Caroline reminds her to be kind to Nellie to win her friendship. But Caroline forgets her own wise words, loses her temper with Nellie's haughty mother, store owner Harriet Oleson, and impulsively buys dress fabric she can barely afford. L... Read all

  • Director
    • William F. Claxton
  • Writers
    • Laura Ingalls Wilder
    • Juanita Bartlett
  • Stars
    • Michael Landon
    • Karen Grassle
    • Melissa Gilbert
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    680
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William F. Claxton
    • Writers
      • Laura Ingalls Wilder
      • Juanita Bartlett
    • Stars
      • Michael Landon
      • Karen Grassle
      • Melissa Gilbert
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast20

    Michael Landon
    Michael Landon
    • Charles Ingalls
    Karen Grassle
    Karen Grassle
    • Caroline Ingalls
    Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert
    • Laura Ingalls
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    • Mary Ingalls
    Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
    Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
    • Carrie Ingalls
    Sidney Greenbush
    Sidney Greenbush
    • Carrie Ingalls
    Richard Bull
    Richard Bull
    • Nels Oleson
    Katherine MacGregor
    Katherine MacGregor
    • Harriet Oleson
    Charlotte Stewart
    Charlotte Stewart
    • Eva Beadle
    Alison Arngrim
    Alison Arngrim
    • Nellie Oleson
    Tracie Savage
    Tracie Savage
    • Christy Kennedy
    Jonathan Gilbert
    Jonathan Gilbert
    • Willie Oleson
    Robert Hoffman
    • Sandy Kennedy
    Georgia Schmidt
    Georgia Schmidt
    • Mrs. Grandy
    Jaye Durkus
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Folkerson
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Ruth Foster
    • Melinda Foster
    • (uncredited)
    Tex Lambert
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William F. Claxton
    • Writers
      • Laura Ingalls Wilder
      • Juanita Bartlett
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    User reviews6

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This episode was the first time we see Nellie Oleson.
    • Goofs
      Laura and Miss Beedle are reading a book called "Dicky Bird Land." Historically this would be 1870s. Dicky Bird Land was published in 1900.
    • Quotes
      • Laura Ingalls: Ma, how long is all this learning going to take?
      • Caroline Ingalls: We start learning the minute we're born, Laura. And if we're wise, we don't stop until the Lord calls us home.
      • Laura Ingalls: THAT long?

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    FAQ16

    • What do Mary, Laura, and Carrie Ingalls eat for breakfast?
    • What did Caroline Ingalls give Mary and Laura Ingalls to take to school?
    • Is "Walnut Grove Post Office" a real or ficitonal post office?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 18, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Hallmark Channel
      • INSP
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Big Sky Ranch - 4927 Bennett Road, Simi Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ed Friendly Productions
      • National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 50m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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