"A HARVEST OF FRIENDS"

Ha, funny! And welcome to the Prairie!

Yeah he was very lucky this time i bet he will never do that again.

Horatio Hornblower wrote:

The episode is good

But i find it a bit strange that Charles seem to get insulted when. They say not to let him buy something when he has no money.

But maybe that is just me

He wanted an advance like credit is today or a loan and he’s a man of his word ( which is something most people aren’t today ) and he felt insulted because his word is good much like signing a paper. And that’s is what a man or woman does that says what he means and does what he says. :).

Charles is a bit proudish. When someone doubts his word, it can sting on his pride, as if implying he doesn't inspire trust. I think he learned to understand it takes more than your word after being swindled a few too many times throughout the series, so he gets better n that regard.
Oddly, Mrs. Oleson looks older in this first episode than she will in the next seasons.

I recently re-watched this episode, and for the first time I couldn't help thinking that Mrs. Oleson's nasty attitude to Charles in this episode really set the tone for her attitude for the entire series. I much prefer scenes when someone is getting the better of her!

I have not seen this one for a long time, but it is such a good episode. I think it does set a very good tone for the whole series, to see how the whole town comes together to help someone in need.