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Little House on the Prairie: Chicago

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Charles travels to Chicago to comfort a deeply grieving Mr. Edwards, whose son John Jr. had died in a tragic accident. But that grief soon gives way to rage when it becomes apparent John Jr.'s death was no accident. Charles and Mr. Edwards enlist the aid of the editor of the newspaper where John Jr. worked to uncover the truth. Add a recap »

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Writers:: John Hawkins B.W. Sandefur

Director:: Michael Landon

Stars:: Dean Butler (Almanzo James Wilder (co-star prior to season 7)); Melissa Gilbert (Laura Elizabeth Ingalls/Wilder); Richard Bull (Nels Oleson); Michael Landon (Charles Ingalls (1974 - 1982)); Karen Grassle (Caroline Quiner Holbrook Ingalls (1974 - 1982))

Recurring Role:: Ruth Foster (Mrs. Foster); Jack Lilley (Wagon Driver); Victor French (Mr. Edwards)

Guest Star:: Frances E. Williams (Mrs. Jackson); Ernie Hudson (Thomas); Terry Burns (Hill); Herb Mitchell (Workman); Chad Cowgill (Boy); Lorinne Vozoff (Nurse); Will MacMillan (Bartender); Tom Klunis (Webster); Lorrie Blore (Nurse Nelson); Michele Jaimene (Girl); Tony Mendia (Paper Boy); John Lawrence (Schultz); John C. Becher (Mr. Golden); M. Emmet Walsh (Callahan); Gene Ross (Drummond); Chez Lister (B. J. Jackson); Lillian Adams (Mrs. Baxter); June C. Ellis (Mrs. Harris)

Goof: A definite goof. When Callahan takes the ledger from the pawn broker's he put it under his arm. Outside, it is still there as he chats to Charles and Mr. Edwards. All that rain in the early 1880's and no plastic cover for the book! Wouldn't an investigative journalist with such important records, at least put it under his rainproof coat? Judge for yourself. edit »
Goof: (perhaps) An anxious Charles and Isaiah go to see Mr. Callahan. (As we find out how big he is as the story develops), they do not knock on his door but go straight in. The perhaps, is because they are in a hurry or they have been told to, otherwise a goof as common decency would mean you should knock on a door. edit »

Featured characters: Charles and Mr. Edwards edit »
Though a sad story, especially about the death of a child (for any parent), the story in compelling as a chance encounter turns an accident into something sinister and detective work has to be done, leading to corruption in the Windy City at all levels. It turns into a good story. edit »