Joan Tompkins

Joan Swenson (July 9, 1915 – January 29, 2005), previously known as Joan Tompkins, was an American actress of television, film, radio, and stage.

Little House on the Prairie · S3, E8

Fred

After working temporarily for some neighbors, Laura decides to take their problematic billy goat instead of money. The neighbors are thrilled to have "Fred" off their hands, but now the Ingallses are forced to deal with him - and he's not exactly the ideal family pet.
Little House on the Prairie · S5, E20

Barn Burner

Trouble erupts when a local farmer, who is hateful and bigoted, refuses to set a fair price for wheat, since black farmers would be entitled to the same price. The whole thing escalates when the farmer assaults Jonathan's young son and is later accused of setting fire to the Garvey’s barn.
Perry Mason · S8, E4

The Case of the Sleepy Slayer

A frustrated, bitter woman kills the uncle wielding financial control over her.
The Streets of San Francisco · S2, E14

Most Feared in the Jungle

A mother's search for her kidnapped baby uncovers a black-market dealing in illegal adoptions; guest Joel Fabiani.
The Streets of San Francisco · S4, E16

The Honorable Profession

The star witness in a robbery that resulted in a police officer's death vanishes; guests Robert Reed, Larry Manetti.
Perry Mason · S5, E20

The Case of the Poison-Pen Pal

Word of a planned business merger may have been leaked through the letters of two little girls.

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