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Little House on the Prairie: The Rivals
Running Time: 60 min.

Actually, there are two sets of rivals in this episode. While farmers Charles Ingalls (Michael Landon) and Jonathan Garvey (Merlin Olsen) must square off against some tough professional competitors in a freight-hauling contest, Charles' daughter Laura (Melissa Gilbert) finds herself battling with attractive Samantha (Seeley Ann Thumann) over the affections of young Jimmy Hill. Beginning with this episode, the character of schoolteacher Miss Beadle, played by Charlotte Stewart, is rechristened Mrs. Simms, befitting her recent marriage to hog farmer Adam Simms. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Little House on the Prairie: The Rivals Cast and Crew:

Michael Landon - (Charles Ingalls)

Karen Grassle - (Caroline Ingalls)

Melissa Gilbert - (Laura Ingalls)

Melissa Sue Anderson - (Mary Ingalls)

Merlin Olsen - (Jonathan Garvey)

Karl Swenson - (Lars Hanson)

Richard Bull - (Nels Oleson)

Katherine MacGregor - (Harriet Oleson)

Alison Arngrim - (Nellie Oleson)

Jonathan Gilbert - (Willie Oleson)

Chris Petersen - (Jimmy Hill)

Seeley Ann Thumann - (Samantha)

Charlotte Stewart - (Mrs. Simms)

Production Credits:
William F. Claxton (Director)
Hindi Brooks (Screen Story)
John T. Dugna (Teleplay By)

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