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Little House on the Prairie

He Was Only Twelve: Part 1 (Season 8, Episode 21)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Family, Romance

During a trip to Sleepy Eye, James and Albert walk into a bank robbery staged by a nefarious gang. James is critically wounded, and the doctor tells Charles that James is expected to die. A grief-hardened Charles enlists Mr. Edwards (and ...See moreDuring a trip to Sleepy Eye, James and Albert walk into a bank robbery staged by a nefarious gang. James is critically wounded, and the doctor tells Charles that James is expected to die. A grief-hardened Charles enlists Mr. Edwards (and later, Albert, after he disobeys a direct order to stay in Sleepy Eye) to track down the men responsible. 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) | Paul W. Cooper
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Susan McCray (as Susan Sukman)
Status
Edit Released
Updated May 3, 1982

Release date
May 3, 1982 (United States)

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26 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 (credit only) Laura Ingalls Wilder (credit only)   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
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
Matthew Labyorteaux
Albert Quinn Ingalls (as Matthew Laborteaux) Albert Quinn Ingalls (as Matthew Laborteaux)   See fewer
Bill Vint
Escal Escal   See fewer
R.D. Call
Dwayne Dwayne   See fewer
Victor French
Isaiah Edwards Isaiah Edwards   See fewer
Hal Smith
Trumble Trumble   See fewer
Doug McGrath
Harkness Harkness   See fewer
Lionel Decker
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
Robert Telford
Gun Proprietor Gun Proprietor   See fewer
Spo-De-Odee
Swamper at Wooden Nickel (as Sam Theard 'Spo-De-Odee') Swamper at Wooden Nickel (as Sam Theard 'Spo-De-Odee')   See fewer
Eldon Quick
Teller Teller   See fewer
Paul Smith
Bartender at Wooden Nickel (as A. Paul Smith) Bartender at Wooden Nickel (as A. Paul Smith)   See fewer
John Kelly
Sheriff Sheriff   See fewer
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