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Little House on the Prairie S3E19 — The Music Box
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Little House on the Prairie•Season 3•Episode 19

The Music Box

7.9/10 · 408 votesMar 14, 197749 min

Ranked #16 of 21 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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Laura befriends a new girl, Anna, who stutters and has a hard time making friends. A jealous Nellie starts an elite club and although she invites Laura, she leaves Anna out. While at the Olesons, Laura steals one of Nellie's music boxes.

Directed byMichael Landon
Written byRobert Janes
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Cast6

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

Lindsay Greenbush

Lindsay Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush

Sidney Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

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Michael Landon

Michael Landon

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Robert Janes

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Episode Summary

"The Music Box" is episode 19 of Little House on the Prairie season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 408 votes, ranking #16 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Michael Landon and written by Robert Janes, it aired on March 14, 1977.

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