The only thing this episode shows is how our attitudes about women have changed. I was shocked to see how hysterical so many women were. It's like Birth of a Nation and I suppose it's important to see the prejudice everyone had toward women. They aren't people? I've seen women that were stronger than most men and I have rarely seen all women act like fools. It's an insult to my grandmother, my mother, daughter and all women. I can't think of anyone who would want to turn back especially if they were afraid. You don't think most women are logical enough to realize turning back alone and go back where Indians attacked rather than stay with the 100 or so together. I'll bet that there were many men who panicked on such a journey. It's hard enough to overlook the prejudice against the Indians. I suppose I should rate this higher because I hate when people want to re-write history so the importance of this episode is like I mentioned before - our general attitude toward women. I'm surprised women had the right to vote when this episode of Wagon Train was written. Terrible episode that reminded me of the prejudice toward African Americans who were never cast in any important roles in this time frame. As messed up as our country is this, at least, reminded me of how far we've come.
Review of The Prairie Story
