Little House on the Prairie - Season 8 Episode 4
Little House on the Prairie - Season 8 Episode 4 - Western TV Shows 26:14. story about Dr. Baker posts an ad for another doctor, to relieve his workload (and Mrs. Oleson's constant pestering). He hires Dr. Caleb Ledoux, but doesn't count on him being black. The Ingalls are among the very few to accept Dr. Ledoux, as others are outright hateful and racist. Even Dr. Baker struggles with his prejudice and, to show his spite, gives the young doctor minor cases. In the end, Dr. Ledoux is the only doctor available to call on a pregnant woman who is having labor complications. The woman's husband won't allow the doctor in the house (because he's black), and can only get to her when Charles knocks the man aside. Ledoux performs a successful surgery and delivers a son to the couple. A stunned and shaken Dr. Baker witnesses the surgery and concedes that only Caleb's and his superior training could have saved the woman's life. Dr. Ledoux later angrily tells his wife he plans to leave Walnut Grove. But only Dr. Baker's emotional speech at church convinces the good doctor to stay.
Released: Sep 11, 1974
Runtime: 26:14
Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Dean Butler, Katherine MacGregor, Richard Bull, Jonathan Gilbert, Allison Balson
Networks: NBC
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- 2. The Reincarnation of Nellie (2)1981-10-12
- 3. Growin' Pains1981-10-19
- 4. Dark Sage1981-10-26
- 5. A Wiser Heart1981-11-02
- 6. Gambini, the Great1981-11-09
- 7. The Legend of Black Jake1981-11-16
- 8. Chicago1981-11-23
- 9. For the Love of Nancy1981-11-30
- 10. Wave of the Future1981-12-07
- 11. A Christmas They Never Forgot1981-12-21
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- 13. Stone Soup1982-01-18
- 14. The Legacy1982-01-24
- 15. Uncle Jed1982-01-31
- 16. Second Chance1982-02-07
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