National Velvet

The Raffle

Lori Martin portrays Velvet Brown who has always dreamed of owning a jumping horse. When she finally acquires one it has to be destroyed because of its wild nature.

Sep 18, 1960

The Breaking

Sep 25, 1960

Chip

Velvet Brown saves her horse, King, from an attack by a pitchfork-wielding young hoodlum.

Oct 2, 1960

A Matter of Pride

Oct 9, 1960

Edwina's Escapade

Oct 16, 1960

The Drought

Oct 23, 1960

The Canary

Oct 30, 1960

Mi's Girl

Nov 6, 1960

The Anniversary

Nov 13, 1960

Crisis

Nov 20, 1960

The Barbeque

Nov 27, 1960

The Milkman

Dec 4, 1960

Donald's Friend

Dec 11, 1960

The Big Shot

Dec 18, 1960

The Quarrel

Dec 25, 1960

The Prize

Herbert Brown's ego is deflated when Martha accepts a food company’s offer to produce her prize-winning jams and jellies.

Jan 1, 1961

The Star Wish

Jan 8, 1961

Teddy's Exam

Edwina forgot to bring a reference book so her boyfriend Teddy could study for an exam. Now there's only one place to get the information -- from Sally Grimes, Edwina’s rival for Teddy’s affections.

Jan 15, 1961

The Colt

Jan 22, 1961

The Calf

Jan 29, 1961

The Grudge Match

Feb 5, 1961

The Fire

A series of crises occur at the Brown house as a result of a nearby forest fire.

Feb 12, 1961

The Sissy

Feb 19, 1961

Grandpa

Guest Edgar Buchanan portrays Grandpa Harwell, who decides to send King, and Velvet to England for the Grand National Steeplechase.

Feb 26, 1961

The Epidemic

Mar 5, 1961

The Beauty Contest

Velvet learns that "Growing Up" involves more than being accepted by an older group. She's hurt when Edwina and her friends unexpectedly include her in their plans and then, just as suddenly, become indifferent to her.

Mar 12, 1961

The Swindle

Mar 19, 1961

The Circuit

Mar 26, 1961

The Riding Mistress

Apr 9, 1961

Grandpa Returns

Apr 16, 1961

The Bridegroom

Apr 23, 1961

The Efficiency Expert

Velvet changes the name of The Pie to King. Velvet starts breaking King to the saddle. Velvet goes to Mi for help. Then Velvet changes the name to Blaze King. Mi helps Velvet and Velvet's Dad is not happy. Mi is not doing his job on the farm. Mi tells Herbert to send King to a trainer. The trainer is cruel. King is beaten by the trainer. Velvet puts her coat on King and he accepts it.

Sep 25, 1960