Tag: Michael Landon
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‘Yellowstone’ TV Fans Are Just Now Making Major Discovery About ‘Teeter’ Star Jen Landon
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“Yellowstone” star Jen Landon isn’t the only famous actor in her family as Hollywood stardom runs in her veins via her father. On “Yellowstone,” Landon plays the tough-talking but lovable “Teeter,” the only female residing inside the bunkhouse. She is the daughter of Hollywood icon, Michael Landon, and it’s obvious…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: How Michael Landon ‘Almost Drowned’ Nellie Actor Alison Arngrim
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During an interview with Little House on the Prairie actress Alison Arngrim, she opened up about her Hollywood legend co-star Michael Landon and one hilarious scene from the show, which wasn’t exactly fun to film. Pop Goes the Culture sat down with Arngrim to discuss her career at length. Of course, their…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: Why Karen Grassle Called Michael Landon’s Transition Between Marriages ‘Extremely Awkward’
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“Little House on the Prairie” star Karen Grassle had a front-row seat to Michael Landon and his off-screen life playing out before her eyes.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Actor Said People Would Be Shocked Michael Landon Wasn’t Like ‘Bonanza’s Little Joe
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Actress Alison Arngrim said it would stun people to find out “Little House on the Prairie” star Michael Landon wasn’t like “Little Joe.”
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Alison Arngrim Credited Michael Landon for Why Show’s Child Stars Aren’t ‘in Jail’
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During a past interview, Little House on the Prairie star Alison Arngrim spoke about her Hollywood legend co-star Michael Landon, and credited him for keeping her and the other child stars out of trouble. While speaking with Tom Gregory on his YouTube channel, the pair talked about Arngrim’s life and…
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‘Bonanza’: Why Cinematographer Haskell Boggs Thought Michael Landon Was a ‘Brat’ to Work With
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What did the “Bonanza” crew really think of Michael Landon? Michael Landon became a household name after starring in “Bonanza.” And after landing his starring role on “Little House on the Prairie,” Landon became an international sensation. America loved him as the father they always wanted and his co-stars loved…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: How the Opening and Closing Credits Were Created
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Ever wonder who created the opening and closing credits for “Little House on the Prairie”? Certainly, “Little House on the Prairie” was an iconic show. Even today, fans still write blogs on how to live the “Little House” lifestyle, and television shows still reference the Ingalls. Obviously, the cast was…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Listed Off All the ‘Not Pa Ingalls’ Things Michael Landon Did
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Even though fans closely identify actors with the character they portray, those actors are usually very different people from their on-screen personas. According to one star of “Little House on the Prairie,” this was the case with Michael Landon. That star is actress Alison Arngrim. She played a character fans…
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‘Bonanza’ Star Michael Landon Explained His Knack for Picking ‘Right Material,’ Long-Running Shows
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Michael Landon was in some of the biggest shows on TV. Before he passed away in 1991, he starred in both Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie. Now, that’s a resume. Bonanza was one of the longest-running shows to ever hit the airwaves. The weekly western ran for fourteen…
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‘Bonanza’ Star Michael Landon, Wife Cindy Had Seven Dogs Towards End of His Life
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There have always been stories of crazy cat people housing ludicrous numbers of cats in their houses. But, it seems rare to find someone who owns more than 4 dogs – outside of sled dog owners. However, Michael Landon, the star of Bonanza, had seven dogs at his house. Can…
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‘Bonanza’ Producer Described Lorne Greene as Having ‘Great Warmth’ Compared to ‘Timid, Stiff’ Actors
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Not all actors can have a genuine connection both on and off the screen. “Bonanza” stars Lorne Greene and Michael Landon certainly did. Everyone talks about the cast of a movie or television show needing chemistry. There has to be chemistry between the actors. They need to be able to…
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‘Bonanza’: Watch Michael Landon Sing Show’s Theme Song to Johnny Carson in 1976 Interview
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It’s likely that most people don’t know the Bonanza theme song had lyrics. Michael Landon may have been one of those people. Because when he sang the theme song to Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, he just made up his own. The Bonanza theme, like the Star Trek or…
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‘Bonanza’ Michael Landon Once Punched a Journalist After He Threatened to Write ‘Negative’
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Sometimes, our emotions get the best of us. For Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie legend Michael Landon, that once happened overseas. The cast of Bonanza was out on the road, as they often were. The cast of the show would perform at various events and do meetings with…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: Michael Landon Boldly Responded to Accusations of Being ‘Power Mad’
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Michael Landon’s place in the world of television was forever solidified by the success of Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie. The two programs were as big as any programs of their era, and as time went on, Landon became more and more invested in the making of it.…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: Why Isiah Edwards Actor Victor French Left the Series for Two Years and Then Came Back
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Little House on the Prairie had many notable guest actors and supporting actors come in and out. Victor French, who played Isiah Edwards, was one of them. He left the show for two years to pursue another show, Carter Country. During this time, Merlin Olsen, who played Jonathan Garvin, was…
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WATCH: Lorne Greene Hilariously Roasts ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Michael Landon On This Day in 1975
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Forty-six years ago, “Little House on the Prairie” star Michael Landon received the roasting of a lifetime from actor Lorne Greene. You know you made it when a Hollywood celebrity publicly roasts you. That was certainly the case for Michael Landon when he was roasted by actor Lorne Greene during…
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‘Bonanza’ Star Michael Landon Never Carried an ID, Once Got Allowed on Plane by Signing Autographs
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Kent McCray worked with Michael Landon on all his shows, from Bonanza to Little House on the Prairie, Father Murphy and Highway to Heaven. He knew Landon very well, from the star’s first show to his final one. McCray was four days short of 90 when he died in 2018.…
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‘Bonanza’ Producer Revealed Hilarious Story of Michael Landon Buying Alcohol While Dressed as a Priest
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“Bonanza” star Michael Landon at times would love to pull pranks on people. Show producer Kent McCray remembers one of those situations.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: One Actor Didn’t Know Who Michael Landon Was Before Auditioning for the Series
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This “Little House on the Prairie” actress didn’t have to worry about being starstruck during her audition. She didn’t even know who Michael Landon was! It’s funny to think about an actor who doesn’t watch television. After all, that is the main platform for their craft. Nevertheless, there are actors…
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‘Bonanza’ Star Michael Landon Wanted to Write a Statement for Close Friend, Producer to Say at His Funeral
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“Bonanza” star Michael Landon wanted to have everything prepared before he died. That includes writing a piece for his friend, Kent McCray.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: Michael Landon’s Funeral was Mapped by Show Producer
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After the tragically young death of Little House on the Prairie icon Michael Landon, one of his oldest friends and longest-running producers stepped up to orchestrate his entire funeral. On July 1, 1991, the entertainment world changed forever. At 54-years-old, Michael Landon died mere months after being diagnosed with pancreatic…
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‘Bonanza’ Star Michael Landon Discussed Daughter’s Brutal Car Accident: ‘I Never Prayed So Hard in My Life’
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“Bonanza” star Michael Landon went through some difficult experiences in his life, but until he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer in 1991, the most harrowing one may have been the car crash that left his daughter in a coma. In a July 7, 1982 appearance on “The 700 Club,” Landon…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’: Karen Grassle Explained the Ways Michael Landon ‘Gives so Much’ in 1975 Interview
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Karen Grassle, who played Caroline “Ma” Ingalls on the hit show Little House on the Prairie, once explained the ways show creator and star Michael Landon “gives so much.” She spoke fondly of her time on the show in a 1975 interview with Bobbie Wygant. When Grassle got to set,…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Actor Said Michael Landon Was ‘Wonderful,’ But ‘Didn’t Pay Very Well’
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On “Little House on the Prairie,” actress Bonnie Bartlett played Grace Snider Edwards. Her character’s family was good friends with the Ingalls clan. Bartlett grew up in Moline, Illinois. She was the daughter of a Shakespearean actor, who gave it up so her mother could settle in the Midwest,…
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Michael Landon Would Admit He Was Wrong, Let Actors Influence Production
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Michael Landon would often inject his own opinions on shows prior to “Little House on the Prairie.” But he appeared to be humbled at times.