‘I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away’ episode airs on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1978)


Video: 'Melissa Sue Anderson in LHOP~ I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away Part-1 (Clip)'

(Saturday, March 6, 1978, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Ingalls family faces new trials when business slows to a halt at the mill, and a visit with Mary to a specialist reveals devastating news on tonight’s episode of the NBC western drama television series Little House on the Prairie.

In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode (along with part two) #97 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes. In 2009, it moved to #71.


Video: 'Melissa Sue Anderson in LHOP~ I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away Part-2 (Clip)'