Season 6 · Episode 11
Author! Author!
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- 11 (123 overall)
- First aired
- November 26, 1979
- Network
- NBC
Who’s in it: Charles IngallsCaroline IngallsMary
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After Caroline's mother dies, her stepfather Frederick decides to write his autobiography. Charles tries to help him find a publisher.
Meanwhile, Mary gives birth to a baby boy. A story about family and legacy. Charles believes the old man's life story is worth telling and does what he can to get it into print. The episode also brings a new baby into the family, making Charles and Caroline grandparents.
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