Little House on the Prairie (1974)

A hailstorm leaves the Ingalls family's crops in ruin. To recoup the money, Charles and some friendly neighbours - including a light-hearted Englishman - work in a dangerous railroad blasting job. The Englishman, who is employed as a powder-monkey brings both cheer and eventually tragedy to Charles. Caroline, meanwhile, rounds up the farmers' wives to salvage what's left of the crops, despite the pessimism that threatens their effort.