Little House on the Prairie - Season 3 DVD

 Season Four Marks Significant Growth
In many ways season four marks the end of 'Little House On The Prairie's early episodes where despite the many ups and downs with regard to the fortunes of the Ingalls family (and others) by each episode's end things stayed pretty much unchanged. This season marks more significant growth where certain events create an indelible mark on the futures of a number of the leading characters. For example, Miss Beadle gets married which eventually leads to her departure, Caroline becomes pregnant with her fourth child, an economic slump in Walnut Grove would later result in many families being forced to relocate (including the Ingalls), and most significantly Mary loses her sight. However, these events don't really effect 'Little House On The Prairie' in the shortterm as the show manages to remain very much what it had been in earlier seasons - incredibly heartwarming with stories which have a great deal of compassion and family values. I do feel, though, the loss of Mr Edwards (and family) is a significant blow. Apparently actor Victor French had a few grievances with the show which led to his departure which is unfortunate as his fun loving personality complimented the more serious tone of some of the storylines incredibly well. His gap was filled by Jonathan Garvey (played by Merlin Olsen) yet Jonathan's character (and that of his family) are nowhere near as well rounded. However, this doesn't prevent season four being as equally enjoyable as the earlier seasons. If anything the last episode - the two part 'I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away' (where Mary loses her sight) is arguably the biggest tearjerker of any 'Little House On The Prairie' episode ever. Season four is, perhaps, the final season which displays the childrens carefree innocence - there are a number of indications they are beginning to reach adolescence which they do incredibly fast in the seasons that follow. The picture/sound quality on this DVD is (like season three) consideraby better than the British versions of seasons one and two yet some of the scenes are still cut a little sharply. All in all season four is, like seasons one, two and three, highly desirable with 'Little House On The Prairie' maintaining its own very high standards. 'Little House' lovers won't be disappointed.
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 Feel Good Movie!!
This DVD set brought back so many memories of my childhood. It is an awesome investment!
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 Little House is great
This is one of the great collections offered. If only life were like this again. Not affraid of God. Good to family and neighbors (with some spoiled exceptions, Nellie etc...) Collect them all !
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