In the 70s, 80s, and 90’s if a sitcom advertised a “Very Special Episode,” kids knew they were in for a lecture. At first, they fell for the con. How could they miss an episode that is being advertised as “very special?” They did their homework, ate everything on their plates, and even helped to clean up after dinner. Nothing would get in the way of viewing something advertised as a Very Special Episode. This is especially true in the days before VCRs, DVDs, and DVRs became mainstream. If kids missed an episode, they missed it. They had to watch Continue Reading
Little House on the Prairie: Season 1, Episode 1 – A Harvest of Friends
Before you come at me because I listed “Harvest of Friends” as Season 1, Episode 1, the first episode of “Little House on the Prairie.” Please note that I obtained my information from IMDb, Wikipedia, Little House on the Prairie Wiki, and the boxed set. Originally, the pilot was a TV movie and not counted as an “episode.” I know that’s how the streaming services currently list it, but this series was created before the streamers, and we go with the original here at Recapping the Oldies. Now then… When we last saw the Ingalls family in the Little House on Continue Reading