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“Little Joe Cartwright is blinded by an explosion and grapples with self-pity as he adjusts to his potentially permanent condition, pushing away those closest to him. His father, Ben, determined to help him regain independence, hires a compassionate teacher from the Institute for the Blind to guide Joe through his emotional and physical struggles. As Joe resists at first, the teacher’s patience and unconventional methods gradually break through his defenses, leading him to confront his fears and rediscover his resilience. Directed by and starring Michael Landon, the episode showcases Joe’s journey from despair to hope, highlighting themes of perseverance and familial support against the backdrop of the Cartwrights’ rugged Western life.”
The Stillness Within originally aired on March 14, 1971
