Watch The Voice of Tinker Jones

Reverend Alden stirs a hornets' nest in Walnut Grove when he pleads for a church bell. Mrs. Oleson offers to donate a large bell as well as a plaque commemorating her generosity. While half of the residents refuse to accept the donation, arguing that the plaque would be sacrilegious, the other half frown upon the others' seeming ingratitude. The blame invariably falls on Reverend Alden, and he is convinced he must leave. With the help of a friendly mute coppersmith, "Tinker" Jones (Chuck McCann), the children decide to band together and forge the bell on their own (sacrificing their own metal toys), before it is too late.