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Little House on the Prairie

A Promise to Keep (Season 8, Episode 19)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Mr. Edwards arrives back to Walnut Grove harboring some disturbing secrets, namely that his marriage was ruined because of his alcoholism. His inability to stay off the bottle nearly destroys his cherished friendship with Charles when he ...See moreMr. Edwards arrives back to Walnut Grove harboring some disturbing secrets, namely that his marriage was ruined because of his alcoholism. His inability to stay off the bottle nearly destroys his cherished friendship with Charles when he causes an accident that nearly kills Albert. Charles tells Mr. Edwards to leave Walnut Grove and not come back, leaving Almanzo and Laura as his last hope. Written by Brian Rathjen See less
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Director
Writers
Blanche Hanalis (developed for television by) | Laura Ingalls Wilder (based upon the series of books "Little House" by) | Vince Gutierrez (as Vince R. Gutierrez)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Susan McCray (as Susan Sukman)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 1, 1982

Release date
Mar 1, 1982 (United States)

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27 cast members
Name Known for
Michael Landon
Charles Ingalls Charles Ingalls   See fewer
Karen Grassle
Caroline Ingalls Caroline Ingalls   See fewer
Melissa Gilbert
Laura Ingalls Wilder Laura Ingalls Wilder   See fewer
Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush)   See fewer
Sidney Greenbush
Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush) Carrie Ingalls (as Lindsay Sidney Greenbush)   See fewer
Richard Bull
Nels Oleson Nels Oleson   See fewer
Dean Butler
Almanzo James Wilder Almanzo James Wilder   See fewer
Jason Bateman
James Cooper Ingalls James Cooper Ingalls   See fewer
Melissa Francis
Cassandra Cooper Ingalls (as Missy Francis) Cassandra Cooper Ingalls (as Missy Francis)   See fewer
Wendi Turnbaugh
Grace Ingalls Grace Ingalls   See fewer
Brenda Turnbaugh
Grace Ingalls Grace Ingalls   See fewer
Kevin Hagen
Dr. Hiram Baker Dr. Hiram Baker   See fewer
Dabbs Greer
Reverend Robert Alden Reverend Robert Alden   See fewer
Ketty Lester
Hester-Sue Terhune Hester-Sue Terhune   See fewer
Matthew Labyorteaux
Albert Quinn Ingalls (as Matthew Laborteaux) Albert Quinn Ingalls (as Matthew Laborteaux)   See fewer
Corinne Camacho
Grace Snider Edwards (as Corinne Michaels) Grace Snider Edwards (as Corinne Michaels)   See fewer
Kyle Richards
Alicia Sanderson Edwards Alicia Sanderson Edwards   See fewer
David Kaufman
Carl Edwards (as David R. Kaufman) Carl Edwards (as David R. Kaufman)   See fewer
Victor French
Isaiah Edwards Isaiah Edwards   See fewer
Charles Young
Cowboy Cowboy   See fewer
Jack Perkins
Barkeep Barkeep   See fewer
Duane Tucker
Workman Workman   See fewer
Ruth Foster
Melinda Foster Melinda Foster   See fewer
Hal Burton
Driver Driver   See fewer
Jennifer Steffin
Rose Wilder (uncredited) Rose Wilder (uncredited)   See fewer
Michelle Steffin
Rose Wilder (uncredited) Rose Wilder (uncredited)   See fewer
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