It's sad that men just can't seem to learn and understand that women have been utterly use less since the beginning of time, men will just keep marrying and just never learn there lessons. Sad sad sad
sorry, i can't speak english. i was 9 years old in 1974. 1076 this series came in a few parts. in the gdr at that time and in black and white television. everyone loved this series.we children didn't understand anything about freedom but it was so wonderfully idyllic. in the 80s to repeat. in the 90s together with my child. the first time in color.in the 2000s there were repetitions and it belongs to me like breathing air. immerse yourself in an ideal world for a short time.the series was also broadcast on some tv stations in the 2010s. i didn't have it. in january 2022 i had to spend a long time in a hospital for a transplant.there i saw the first part of the pilot film for the first time. i cried with joy and the nurses didn't know why.now I still have to lie in bed for many hours and what do you think I'm doing?yes.i'm addicted.addicted to the ideal world from childhood days.yes the waltons also ran in gdr times but only a few repetitions over the decades.I'll be 58 these days and I'm still watching this series. I am saddened by the actors who have since passed away. I would like to express my gratitude to melissa Gilbert.she sacrificed her own childhood to make so many people happy over the decades. of course everyone else too. unfortunately that's not possible and that's why allow me to report here.the google translator helps me.friends wallow with me in good memories and commemorate the deceased with me.i wish everyone else health and well-being......rip m.london rip
Myself and my two younger sisters used to run all the way home on a Wednesday from school to watch the little house, I'm 61 now and I still love to watch it ,
@@ullab784 What a beautiful story. We saw Little House as kids. Some of my family still watches the reruns. Then Highway to Heaven. That too was a great series.
I loved watching Little house on the prairie and high way to heaven as a little girl. That's back in the wholesome days when churchie programs were accepted, respected and valued.
I love Michael Landon, I grew up watch Bonanza, he was my favourite, so handsome. I grew to love him more on little house on the prairie, the family values displayed, was 2nd to none, in highway to heaven, he show us how to be kind to each other. He made a few mistakes like all of us but he was a good man, I was devastated when he died, so young, but you know, the good die young. During this time of world wide pandemic, COVID, I am watching all the re-runs of Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven, it comforts me distracts me from all the bad news of the day...He was loved by most, you know the kind, gentleman he was, just listen to what his son Michael Jr says about him, he was a good man, he is in heaven, resting in peace. TV shows with good family values died with him. Love you Little Joe/Charles Ingalls/Johnathan Smith...The family he fathered on Little House, is the one he wished he had, that’s why it’s so authentic, relatable, to be modelled, thanks for the legacy you left behind, the world is now stopped at a standstill due to COVID, time to get back to the basics. Love you Michael Landon RIP.
Michael Landon was an inspiration and example of wholesome living and family values. All of those wonderful and sentimental shows that he played a role in, and especially, Little House on the Prairies, will stay in my childhood memories forever. I wish this generation could grow up the way we had with those examples of courage, strength, integrity and compassion that were depicted in the shows of that era. Very sad that he died so young.
Dear Michael Landon, R.I.P. . Thank you for Being a great Father on our T.V. while we six children were growing up with an abusive one. I thank you for my sanity, together with my Grandmother and Mother. I feel I was saved from doing the evil that was put in me by one that should have loved me, thank you.
I love how you always tell us how the subject's children turned out in their adult lives. Thank you for your videos that are so well put together. It's obvious that you perform a large amount of research for each one. Keep 'em coming!
Great video! I remember as a youngster I the early 1960's, making a weekly visit to my nextdoor neighbors, who had purchased a color tv, to watch Bonanza. It was so special to view a series program in color at that time. Bonanza scriptwriters did a good job melding the generally lighthearted tone of the show with fairly serious topics and plot developments. Michael Landon's Little Jo was a very sympathetic and likable character. Dan Blocker's Hoss was a truly unique and irreplaceable character.
2019 and this man is still inspiring, in what he overcame as a child, and became an amazing father to 9 adopting 2, He had his faults like the rest of us, but his family values, always shone through
My mother loved Michael Landon. We watched many reruns of Touched by an Angel while I was taking care of her. Thank you, Jerry, for a lovely and truthful tribute to a fine actor. Blessings to you and yours.
Mr. Landon gave me thousands of hours of good, pure television and I will be eternally grateful. Bonanza, Little House of the Prairie, Highway to Heaven ...thank you for your gift.
Depuis des années je regarde la petite maison dans la prairie.. Je ne m'en lasserai jamais.. que de bons sentiments... Que de morale... Que de plaisir à regarder cette série.. Une série culte... Et surtout quel bel homme Michael Landon....
I grew up on these too. I've had people scoff at Little House when I commented on how it presented good old fashioned values that for the most part are missing in today's society. I was shocked that anyone could feel that way. These shows demonstrated compassion, kindness and how we should live. Not how we all live our lives today.
Best actor ever! In spite of his failures (whatever people think those are) ....He did lots of great things with his life. Thanks for this tribute. We love you and miss you Michael. To heck with anyone who would badmouth this man. He did more good than most actors COMBINED!
Michael Landon brought sunshine and happiness to my life. I grew up on Bonanza, then Little House on the Prairie which was crammed with good honest and respectful life lessons. I have often thought that God would look like him. Highway to Heaven was a masterpiece. Michael Landon to me and many many others, was a wonderful man who made me smile and laugh.
You hit the nail on the head with what you said!! We were so blessed to have had him for the years he was here. I know he wasn't PERFECT but he'll forever hold a special place in my heart. I grew up watching Little House on the Prairie and wished so bad that he was my father! LOL! There will never be another one like him!! I hope he's resting in Heavenly peace!!!
Michael Landon was such a wonderful person. Such a sweet man, he really cared about people! From Bonanza, Little House, Highway to Heaven, they were all had Great life lessons in them. He had a way of keeping Families in tact! God bless him!
wide awake..My mom and I watched Little House religiously on WPIX 11(PIX 11/The CW station in New York)We were in Vegas in our hotel room,and I turned on CNN and there was a press conference about when Michael Landon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.I was shocked and my mom was devastated.That type of cancer is untreatable and death is afterwards.When he died,we were both saddened!
Pam Aaron your feelings toward Michael Landon wasn’t funny, I also grew up with Little House and I was about Laura’s age and my father had passed away so he was at times my imaginary dad too. I’m only now starting and enjoying Bonanza as Foxtel is playing it as you can’t buy it new anymore and I love it. Loved Highway to Heaven too. Anything Michael Landon was in is worth watching. An amazing man and he was an amazing father to his children and to any child who needed an imaginary father. May he Rest In Peace, and one day all see him again in God’s house, Heaven.
Highway to Heaven was not nearly as good as Little House on the Prairie Now, I'm not saying that was his fault. But he had total control over it, and he did not have total control over Little House. So I'm pretty sure Highway was lesser because of him or his choices.
our narrator has such a sweet wholesome voice . He has given me many hours of joy watching these biographies , thru this pandemic .. I grew up watching LHOTP and adored PA...cried when he cried everytime! The world truly lost a great man the day he passed.. not many actors or actresses that I actually love anymore . Dad and grandpa Walton were 2 more favorites and have always held a big place in my heart ... May God please send us more like Michael Landon who gave us such joy.. I do pay attention to his sons career as well ..mostly family movies he does. Love them..
During this pandemic I have been watching Little house and the Prairie! When I was in my 30"s I watch the original episodes, they were so beautiful. Now that Im 65 this program has given me a wonderful sense of people who actually loved God. I can identify with this man and his mom not being well or fit. I know that so well. thank you Mr. Landon for "Little House " and " Highway to Heaven", thank you. You are a kind and genuine human being I know you, have passed away (Years ago). Hollywood should learn from this "SUPERSTAR" because their are none since 2000's. They just think that they are because they make much money and are over paid salaries and they are not that great of actors. Their are only a handful of SUPERSTARS and a handful of talented people. I miss talent and kindness in today and in Hollyweird!
I too have been watching all the re-runs during this pandemic on the UP channel and love them I think even more today than in the 80's...I just wish they'd show season 9...
As a child, I loved this series so much. I was in love with Laura Ingalls :) It is so sad that there are no such series today. All innocence vanished. Everything is very shallow, rough, blunt and empty.
CZcams administrator Boy, you can say that again.!! I don't watch tv these days as its all so sexual and rude. I will watch family fued with Steve Harvey though but I never watch the news, as most of its one-sided anyways. The 80's had the best shows..they don't make em like that anymore.!!
Michael Landon was a gift to the world in his acting career. Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, Highway to Heaven to name but a few. These are beautiful and wonderful with family values and positive messages.
I Love Michael. R.I.P beautiful man. I am hooked on his Highway to Heaven. I even dreamt about him after a late night on Netflix. Every night before going to sleep I watch Michael Landon on Highway to Heaven. Incredible as it sounds he was the whole night in my dream and I called him..Jonathan. I still have many episodes to watch. Love you, Michael, forever. Amen
I was surprised to learn Michael Landon died at the age of 54... a young man. I always seem to tear up at the end of all your videos - thank you for such beautiful tributes.
Thank you for the post and for narratoring this about Michael Landon...Gosh, I loved watching Michael act...And he was so handsome...I was really sad when he passed, but I've come to realize over the years, everyone much go sooner or later...It's just a shame Michael had to go at such a very young age...Rest in Peace Michael in the House of Our Lord and Savior AMEN !!!
It's sad that men just can't seem to learn and understand that women have been utterly use less since the beginning of time, men will just keep marrying and just never learn there lessons. Sad sad sad
@@cantbeserious8843 I tell young man all the time to not get married, marriage laws in the US will devastate and financially destroy you. Live together forever, make a trust, do a fake ceremony whatever but it's the worst financial decision you can ever make. Many guys like Burt Reynolds died completely broke because of it
Thank you for sharing, he was a gorgeous looking man who I remember most for Little House on the Prairie, which I watched as a child here in the UK. He was taken far to soon. God bless.
God bless him wherever he is...he sure was good looking and a great actor...he gave us great shows to enjoy watching....will be sorely missed...RIP friend
What a man pf many levels! Talents! Charm! Sincerity! Warmth! He was such a multitude of gifts in his personhood and an abundance of each. What a Heart throb.
I remember the day when Michael came on the Tonight Show like it was yesterday. He did some push ups to show how healthy he was trying to make us think he was and he was determined to fight it. But looking at him, I sadly knew he was in his final stages. He will always be one of my favorite actors and Little House and Bonanza will always be my families favorite TV series. Thanks for the documentary
Sparkle 1914 oh WOW do I remember that day. I watched as well. Johnny Carson made a joke...if you want to get by with murder go to Jackson county Ohio. I live there. there were many young women missing then. my own mother was held at knifepoint while they robbed the store she was in. I just wanted to add, god bless you and yours always, sister! MUCH LOVE!
During the 80s, a friend of mine used to work as an extra in Hollywood, California. He said Michael Landon was the most decent and fair celebrity he ever worked for. He said Landon made sure everyone had access to the best food and made sure everyone was paid well.
I knew the man was real . Highway to heaven was a beautiful show highlighting the importance of being civil , respectful and Curtis. From the theme song opening to the end you knew you were in for a treat as families globe wide gathered around to hug their sets :-). Thank you Mike . Philip john .
I loved his show, "The little house on the prairie" very much even since I was a child. He died young but the Lord knows he did a great job in his field. I'll remember him as a father of the prairie. I still enjoy watching all the show repeats and makes me smile.
I group up watching bonanza Coult 45 Sea hunt rifleman I could go on but when He die I have sadness Old the stresses actors That has bring me joy are dying rip Michael u are in heaven now
Fantastic video. Very well done! Mr. Landon lived a full life.The more stories of other people's lives you hear, the more you realize that life is chaotic and doesn't follow our plans as often as we would like. It's helpful to know that for everyone, stuff rarely works out as intended. Its not just me.
A life with a lot of disappointments and sorrow-Yet he always seemed to persevere and prosper in his own way. I got to meet him in 1962-only for a moment-but one that I will remember always. Love this man. He wasn't perfect man but I know that he touched many people through his work in a positive way.
Michael has been such a loveable actor whose heart was in all he did ...Overcoming his marred past, one could see him remaking his life through his acting, showing how families do operate....He will always be dearly loved!!
What a horrible mother and such a sad childhood. I'm so glad he survived such trauma, and grew into such a kind and caring man. Of course he wasn't perfect, and I'm sure the issues he had, and the choices he made in his personal life were influenced somewhat by his dysfunctional upbringing, but you cant deny his charisma and talent as an actor. He was a caring, compassionate human being. Rest in paradise Michael 💜
Perfect music for this video. Michael was like a second father for so many people and even though he was not perfect he did try to put out clean projects and I thank him for that.
Michael Landon one of my all time favorite actor. Hollywood's finest. One thing I noticed about him as he matured from the indelibly handsome young man, to a still handsome maturer man, was not just that his face was looking like a disciple, like Matthew or Joshua. Like the scene on Little House when Jonathan got shot,and he took him tothe wilderness to restore him. The ending sent chills over me.. He always gave 100% in his acting.✌❤🙏
I had no clue who this dude was but I remember watching the whole video out of curiosity, and oh boy did he sound like such a kind and cool dude. So sad he didn't have a good upbringing and he had gone thru so much tragedy and problems in his career. RIP Michael Landon 🙏🏼❤️
It is always sorrowful to die young. Anything over 70 you have no complaints. To live old (over 70) or very old into the nineties, is a gift not bestowed on all. Live everyday as if it is your last, because one day it will be.
Nicely done. Michael Landon is one of my favorite actors. I grew up with all of his shows. He died to young. I can only imagine what he could of created if he was still here.
Janei was Duncan Yeah but the problem is he or anyone has to produce and preform for the audience and what they want to see and well sadly the public has been majorly transformed from the good ole days and the majority want to see junk trash and garbage.
Been watching LHOP a lot lately. Brought back great memories. My mother once told me ML real name and that he was from Collinswood NJ. I grew up about five miles from Collinswood, and am proud to have such a wonderful man homegrown. I knew of his tragic childhood, and read once that he used to run away from his house to play by himself. He would often pretend he was someone else to cope with the sadness and trauma of his life at home. I can't help thinking that this childhood trauma and his pretend "acting" to cope with his circumstances played a great role in ML becoming the awesome actor he proved himself to be. And, that the great family man he portrayed and story lines he wrote reflected his life experiences. RIP Eugene "Micheal"
Reading all of these comments brought up hidden feelings of my sad childhood. I loved watching Bonanza and later Little House and longing for a "normal" childhood. Such a waste of future acts of Michael after loosing him at such a young age. Life socks sometimes. Forever a fan. (>
A truly tragic story delivered beautifully by Jerry. I remember Bonanza with great admiration, loved Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker. I have just got to thank sincerely Jerry Skinner for these remarkable videos.
He was one of the best actors of his time!!! He was most certainly was on the top five list of handsome men!!! Still in 2020, we watch Bonanza. We frequented the Bonanza steak house in our city until they closed. He left us way tooo soon!!!
@kaw boy That's why he was emotionally tormented during his high school years in his "hometown" of Collingswood, NJ...they were jealous of him. NOTHING that ever came out of that small-minded, bigoted, anti-semetic, clan-like town, could ever hope to have the looks, talent and charisma that Mr. Landon possessed, both as a young man and later, as one of the most iconic, beloved actors to ever grace Hollywood.
That was an amazing story. You did a remarkable job of explaining a convoluted story in a way that made it easy to understand and follow. Thank you for posting this.
this was great .. Michael Landon was so much of my childhood and I was shocked to see that he passed away at 54 not too much different from my current age,,
You didn't mention his long hair and the connection to the bible. Sampson to be specific. Or that his track came from his running to hide his sheets also... Told you, I WAS IN LOVE.
Michael was such an amazing actor!! Love his work even until this day!!! Such a humble man indeed!! You’re missed my friend.... truly missed!! Gone but NEVER forgotten!! 💙💙💙
I feel Michael Londan has been a father's figure to me my entire life, the only father I ever knew. And he die when I was 5 years old really? I was raised by the little house in the prairie, high way to heaven been such an inspiration to me me. Michael thank you for the blessing you brought to so many of our life.
I didn't know my father when i was growing in Ireland, so Michael was like a role model of how a father should be. I would have to give him some of the credit for the way i treated my children, i'm glad to say, as adults now, they are my best friends.I was gutted to hear of Michael's passing. May he rest in peace.
Michael Landon bought a new house (or had it built) above Wood's Cove in Laguna Beach. The oceanfront lot had never been built on and was nextdoor to Bete Davis' former Laguna estate. For us kids, his presence was loved. What a hugely kind and friendly man. Like Lorne Green, he seemed down-to-earth and humble. I wish I could remember the year built that house ...
This is the only one of your documentaries that left me in tears. I loved all of Michael's programs : Ponderosa, Little House and Highway, which Ive been binge watching for a couple of weeks now. He was in real life just like his characters , decent, kind and he loved kids. You can see it even in his acting. It's not fair that such a fine man should die so young. We still need him in our lives.
He always came across as such a lovely man and a gentle soul . How sad that life is cut so short for some . But how great that these channels exist and we can love him all over again ! Michael Landon ... Only a thought away .... X
I ALWAYS LIKED THIS MAN AS AND ACTOR AND HUMAN BEING. SO SAD HE DIED SO YOUNG. WHO KNEW HE EVER HAD SUCH A HARD YOUNG LIFE. AT LEAST HE FOUND SUCCESS IN HIS ADULT LIFE.
Thanks for posting ...in a different life 80"s when I worked for the Airlines as a FA. Michael and his wife were on one of my flights and what super people they both were. Nervous as hell "because I Knew who he was" was just a great guy and so was his lovely wife. We talked about Coffee and how he was familiar with a company that made the restraint belts on my Jump Seat. Thanks again!
What an awesome man he turned out to be,after having an unhappy childhood,but he turned out to be a loving father I sure take my hat off to him.Who cares if he was Jewish good and bad in all cultures.Loved him in bonanza.God bless you and your family.I believe your at peace with the lord....
I have such fond memories of "Highway to Heaven" and always found Michael Landon such a beautiful man ♥♥ It pains me to hear his life story. Thank you for this video.
Michael Landon became my silent teacher whom I never met in person. He showed me through his work, what a family, and what a person really can be. I am not related to Michael despite having the same last name.
Jerry Skinner, I praise you for doing such a beautiful narrative on the life of Michael Landon! My family would gather around the tv to watch Bonanza and The Cartwright Family. I was deeply moved to tears through this entire thing just thinking about his tortured childhood, but, as he said, "Remember me with smile and laughter, for that's the way I will remember you all." Michael Landon, I know you are definitely through the "Highway to Heaven" and are one of the Angels that watch over all of us! May you Rest in Peace, "Little Joe," knowing how truly loved and admired you are!
I definitely looked up to Michael Landon, as I watched Little House on the Prairie for years, re-runs of Bonanza, Highway to Heaven. I love he love for God, family, and especially the shows that were meaningful, heart felt, lastly encouragement. I too was safe of his passing, but looking back it All help shape whom I am today!
Thanks so much Mr. Skinner for the documentary/story about Michael Landons' life. So many things I was unaware of, and grateful that you filled in the blanks. Thanks for sharing!
This was interesting in regards to the relationship between Michael Landon and his mother and I believe it. My wife was a charge ER nurse at Queen of the Angels Hospital in LA during the 70s and 80s. She told me one morning when she got home she had to pay for a cab ride for Michael Landon's mother to go home after she went to the ER for some ailment. She told me they called Michael Landon's home and they declined to be involved or even arrange for a car to pick her up. This makes sense to me now...
I remember Michael Landon and now that I have seen and heard more about Michael Landon, I can better understand what kind of a individual he truly was. I watched some episodes of his television shows and watched "The Lonliest Runner" when I was 14. I could "feel" for him. I had an abusive step-father; VERY ABUSIVE! Because, I, too, was a bed-wetter. I am 55 years old now, and "stronger" than I was when I was a lad. I really enjoyed "Highway to Heaven".
I suffered from the same problem until puberty when I finally grew out of it. I always felt ashamed about it, but luckily my mom was cool about it. Rubber sheets and all that. One day when I was 14 she gave me a hug and said, "I told you you'd grow out of it." I sure miss her.
He always seemed like such a good man and loving father . The Highway to Heaven Series was proof of the kind of programs he wanted the World to see on TV . What a horrible Childhood and yet rose above it all to become a truly amazing Man . RIP Mr . Landon . Your Journey down Heaven's Highway is over .
It's amazing how Michael Landon got out of his childhood nightmare and became a brilliant producer/actor! RIP Mr. Landon 🙏
As a child coming home from school, the whole bus was excited to go home and watch Little House on the Prairie.
God bless and thank you, Michael. ❤
It's sad that men just can't seem to learn and understand that women have been utterly use less since the beginning of time, men will just keep marrying and just never learn there lessons. Sad sad sad
sorry, i can't speak english. i was 9 years old in 1974. 1076 this series came in a few parts. in the gdr at that time and in black and white television. everyone loved this series.we children didn't understand anything about freedom but it was so wonderfully idyllic.
in the 80s to repeat. in the 90s together with my child. the first time in color.in the 2000s there were repetitions and it belongs to me like breathing air. immerse yourself in an ideal world for a short time.the series was also broadcast on some tv stations in the 2010s. i didn't have it. in january 2022 i had to spend a long time in a hospital for a transplant.there i saw the first part of the pilot film for the first time. i cried with joy and the nurses didn't know why.now I still have to lie in bed for many hours and what do you think I'm doing?yes.i'm addicted.addicted to the ideal world from childhood days.yes the waltons also ran in gdr times but only a few repetitions over the decades.I'll be 58 these days and I'm still watching this series. I am saddened by the actors who have since passed away. I would like to express my gratitude to melissa Gilbert.she sacrificed her own childhood to make so many people happy over the decades. of course everyone else too. unfortunately that's not possible and that's why
allow me to report here.the google translator helps me.friends wallow with me in good memories and commemorate the deceased with me.i wish everyone else health and well-being......rip m.london rip
Myself and my two younger sisters used to run all the way home on a Wednesday from school to watch the little house, I'm 61 now and I still love to watch it ,
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What a beautiful story. We saw Little House as kids. Some of my family still watches the reruns. Then Highway to Heaven. That too was a great series.
Thank you Michael Landon for all the happiness that you brought to this world. May you rest in peace my friend.👏
Rest in peace Michael Landon I loved your laughter it made me smile and I felt so good.
I loved your laughter it made me smile and feel good Rest in peace. Michael Landon
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I loved watching Little house on the prairie and high way to heaven as a little girl. That's back in the wholesome days when churchie programs were accepted, respected and valued.
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He was a totally decent person .. And he just exuded a wholesome personality with integrity ., love you Michael ❤️🙏🏻
I love Michael Landon, I grew up watch Bonanza, he was my favourite, so handsome. I grew to love him more on little house on the prairie, the family values displayed, was 2nd to none, in highway to heaven, he show us how to be kind to each other. He made a few mistakes like all of us but he was a good man, I was devastated when he died, so young, but you know, the good die young. During this time of world wide pandemic, COVID, I am watching all the re-runs of Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven, it comforts me distracts me from all the bad news of the day...He was loved by most, you know the kind, gentleman he was, just listen to what his son Michael Jr says about him, he was a good man, he is in heaven, resting in peace. TV shows with good family values died with him. Love you Little Joe/Charles Ingalls/Johnathan Smith...The family he fathered on Little House, is the one he wished he had, that’s why it’s so authentic, relatable, to be modelled, thanks for the legacy you left behind, the world is now stopped at a standstill due to COVID, time to get back to the basics. Love you Michael Landon RIP.
@@mattstorm6568 Everybody's a saint when they die though! He did have a mess of fantastic shows though!
I feel the same way 🙏
Me too! Reruns of Highway to Heaven and Little House!
@@ilovecockatiels like wise the times when you felt the holy spirit now at days is sad 🙏
@@ilovecockatiels like wise meaning i watch the tv show during quarantine and the family values are not like they are today
Michael Landon was an inspiration and example of wholesome living and family values. All of those wonderful and sentimental shows that he played a role in, and especially, Little House on the Prairies, will stay in my childhood memories forever. I wish this generation could grow up the way we had with those examples of courage, strength, integrity and compassion that were depicted in the shows of that era. Very sad that he died so young.
I love the little house, l have full series on DVD,
Dear Michael Landon, R.I.P.
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Thank you for Being a great Father on our T.V. while we six children were growing up with an abusive one.
I thank you for my sanity, together with my Grandmother and Mother.
I feel I was saved from doing the evil that was put in me by one that should have loved me, thank you.
I love how you always tell us how the subject's children turned out in their adult lives. Thank you for your videos that are so well put together. It's obvious that you perform a large amount of research for each one. Keep 'em coming!
Great video! I remember as a youngster I the early 1960's, making a weekly visit to my nextdoor neighbors, who had purchased a color tv, to watch Bonanza. It was so special to view a series program in color at that time. Bonanza scriptwriters did a good job melding the generally lighthearted tone of the show with fairly serious topics and plot developments. Michael Landon's Little Jo was a very sympathetic and likable character. Dan Blocker's Hoss was a truly unique and irreplaceable character.
2019 and this man is still inspiring, in what he overcame as a child, and became an amazing father to 9 adopting 2, He had his faults like the rest of us, but his family values, always shone through
He would be 82/83 now,how sad. Gorgeous man.
My mother loved Michael Landon. We watched many reruns of Touched by an Angel while I was taking care of her. Thank you, Jerry, for a lovely and truthful tribute to a fine actor. Blessings to you and yours.
Thank you mr. Skinner very good documentary on Michael Landon he was one of the best!! Rest in peace mr. Landon 🙏
Mr. Landon gave me thousands of hours of good, pure television and I will be eternally grateful. Bonanza, Little House of the Prairie, Highway to Heaven ...thank you for your gift.
@Regina Redding It took me a long time to understand that Highway to heaven, was really Highway to GNOSTICISM. Even if he( Michael) did not know.
Depuis des années je regarde la petite maison dans la prairie..
Je ne m'en lasserai jamais.. que de bons sentiments...
Que de morale...
Que de plaisir à regarder cette série..
Une série culte...
Et surtout quel bel homme Michael Landon....
Yes..i enjoy it always to see him. He´s such a good and symphatic actor
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I grew up on these too. I've had people scoff at Little House when I commented on how it presented good old fashioned values that for the most part are missing in today's society. I was shocked that anyone could feel that way. These shows demonstrated compassion, kindness and how we should live. Not how we all live our lives today.
Best actor ever! In spite of his failures (whatever people think those are) ....He did lots of great things with his life. Thanks for this tribute. We love you and miss you Michael. To heck with anyone who would badmouth this man. He did more good than most actors COMBINED!
Thank you for your caring and faithful narrative of our beloved film actors. What a sweet memorial.
Loved little house still watch it
Michael Landon brought sunshine and happiness to my life. I grew up on Bonanza, then Little House on the Prairie which was crammed with good honest and respectful life lessons. I have often thought that God would look like him. Highway to Heaven was a masterpiece. Michael Landon to me and many many others, was a wonderful man who made me smile and laugh.
You hit the nail on the head with what you said!! We were so blessed to have had him for the years he was here. I know he wasn't PERFECT but he'll forever hold a special place in my heart. I grew up watching Little House on the Prairie and wished so bad that he was my father! LOL! There will never be another one like him!! I hope he's resting in Heavenly peace!!!
Michael Landon was such a wonderful person. Such a sweet man, he really cared about people! From Bonanza, Little House, Highway to Heaven, they were all had Great life lessons in them. He had a way of keeping Families in tact! God bless him!
wide awake..My mom and I watched Little House religiously on WPIX 11(PIX 11/The CW station in New York)We were in Vegas in our hotel room,and I turned on CNN and there was a press conference about when Michael Landon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.I was shocked and my mom was devastated.That type of cancer is untreatable and death is afterwards.When he died,we were both saddened!
Pam Aaron your feelings toward Michael Landon wasn’t funny, I also grew up with Little House and I was about Laura’s age and my father had passed away so he was at times my imaginary dad too. I’m only now starting and enjoying Bonanza as Foxtel is playing it as you can’t buy it new anymore and I love it. Loved Highway to Heaven too. Anything Michael Landon was in is worth watching. An amazing man and he was an amazing father to his children and to any child who needed an imaginary father. May he Rest In Peace, and one day all see him again in God’s house, Heaven.
Highway to Heaven was not nearly as good as Little House on the Prairie
Now, I'm not saying that was his fault. But he had total control over it, and he did not have total control over Little House. So I'm pretty sure Highway was lesser because of him or his choices.
our narrator has such a sweet wholesome voice . He has given me many hours of joy watching these biographies , thru this pandemic ..
I grew up watching LHOTP and adored PA...cried when he cried everytime!
The world truly lost a great man the day he passed.. not many actors or actresses that I actually love anymore . Dad and grandpa Walton were 2 more favorites and have always held a big place in my heart ...
May God please send us more like Michael Landon who gave us such joy..
I do pay attention to his sons career as well ..mostly family movies he does. Love them..
During this pandemic I have been watching Little house and the Prairie! When I was in my 30"s I watch the original episodes, they were so beautiful. Now that Im 65 this program has given me a
wonderful sense of people who actually loved God. I can identify with this man and his mom not being well or fit. I know that so well. thank you Mr. Landon for "Little House " and " Highway to Heaven", thank you. You are a kind and genuine human being I know you, have passed away (Years ago). Hollywood should learn from this "SUPERSTAR" because their are none since 2000's. They just think that they are because they make much money and are over paid salaries and they are not that great of actors. Their are only a handful of SUPERSTARS and a handful of talented people. I miss talent and kindness in today and in Hollyweird!
I too have been watching all the re-runs during this pandemic on the UP channel and love them I think even more today than in the 80's...I just wish they'd show season 9...
Peacock has Little House and it was such a well done show, and wholesome too.
As a child, I loved this series so much. I was in love with Laura Ingalls :) It is so sad that there are no such series today. All innocence vanished. Everything is very shallow, rough, blunt and empty.
CZcams administrator Boy, you can say that again.!! I don't watch tv these days as its all so sexual and rude. I will watch family fued with Steve Harvey though but I never watch the news, as most of its one-sided anyways. The 80's had the best shows..they don't make em like that anymore.!!
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CZcams Administrator. I always fancied her love interest. Almonzo!
That is for sure, wish we had shows like these today. Guess we will have to go to the bittersweet past and watch these shows once again.
I was a great fan of Michael loved his movies
Michael Landon was a gift to the world in his acting career. Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, Highway to Heaven to name but a few. These are beautiful and wonderful with family values and positive messages.
I still watch Highway to Heaven and Little House in 2020
A joy to my childhood watching The Little House in the Prairie, Bonanza and Highway to Heaven
Mee too I'm 48years old much love from Greece 🌷🌷💗💚💛💙💜🌷🌷
Still can't believe watching highway Micheal and Victor are dead over 30 years. It's almost like they must be still here
I Love Michael. R.I.P beautiful man. I am hooked on his Highway to Heaven. I even dreamt about him after a late night on Netflix. Every night before going to sleep I watch Michael Landon on Highway to Heaven. Incredible as it sounds he was the whole night in my dream and I called him..Jonathan. I still have many episodes to watch. Love you, Michael, forever. Amen
Poor man suffered so much abuse as a kid...amazing how he turned out. RIP ❤ He was beautiful inside and out.
I believe his mother was very cruel to him as a child.he had a terrible childhood, rip Michael,
Mr. Landon deserved a lot better than he got. All i can write now. I am crying too hard. R.I.P.
I was surprised to learn Michael Landon died at the age of 54... a young man. I always seem to tear up at the end of all your videos - thank you for such beautiful tributes.
Thank you for the post and for narratoring this about Michael Landon...Gosh, I loved watching Michael act...And he was so handsome...I was really sad when he passed, but I've come to realize over the years, everyone much go sooner or later...It's just a shame Michael had to go at such a very young age...Rest in Peace Michael in the House of Our Lord and Savior AMEN !!!
When Michael Landon was ill and died I cried for weeks ....I felt a very deep connection to him...always...RIP 🙏❤️
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Me too. Love him always ❤️❣️💞
It's sad that men just can't seem to learn and understand that women have been utterly use less since the beginning of time, men will just keep marrying and just never learn there lessons. Sad sad sad
@@cantbeserious8843 I tell young man all the time to not get married, marriage laws in the US will devastate and financially destroy you. Live together forever, make a trust, do a fake ceremony whatever but it's the worst financial decision you can ever make.
Many guys like Burt Reynolds died completely broke because of it
@@cantbeserious8843 Wow, that’s absolutely a load of rubbish! All women are useless, you must be a gift from God.
Thank you for sharing, he was a gorgeous looking man who I remember most for Little House on the Prairie, which I watched as a child here in the UK. He was taken far to soon. God bless.
God bless him wherever he is...he sure was good looking and a great actor...he gave us great shows to enjoy watching....will be sorely missed...RIP friend
Had me in tears.. I could listen to you speak all day.
Bless you ❤️❤️
Thank you so very much. Jerry
What a man pf many levels! Talents! Charm! Sincerity! Warmth! He was such a multitude of gifts in his personhood and an abundance of each. What a Heart throb.
My Mom loved Michael Landon. Little house was a must see show at our house. Then we watched Highway to Heaven.
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I remember the day when Michael came on the Tonight Show like it was yesterday. He did some push ups to show how healthy he was trying to make us think he was and he was determined to fight it. But looking at him, I sadly knew he was in his final stages. He will always be one of my favorite actors and Little House and Bonanza will always be my families favorite TV series.
Thanks for the documentary
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Sparkle 1914 oh WOW do I remember that day. I watched as well. Johnny Carson made a joke...if you want to get by with murder go to Jackson county Ohio. I live there. there were many young women missing then. my own mother was held at knifepoint while they robbed the store she was in. I just wanted to add, god bless you and yours always, sister! MUCH LOVE!
Sparkle 1914 i met him while filming highway to heaven in my office building in hollywood he was do sweet he let me hug him
During the 80s, a friend of mine used to work as an extra in Hollywood, California. He said Michael Landon was the most decent and fair celebrity he ever worked for. He said Landon made sure everyone had access to the best food and made sure everyone was paid well.
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I knew the man was real . Highway to heaven was a beautiful show highlighting the importance of being civil , respectful and Curtis. From the theme song opening to the end you knew you were in for a treat as families globe wide gathered around to hug their sets :-). Thank you Mike . Philip john .
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RIP Micheal you will always be missed, you were a fine Man . And so very young to Die xxx
Que vuelvan esas series que llenan el corazón de esperanza bondad y amor.
I loved his show, "The little house on the prairie" very much even since I was a child. He died young but the Lord knows he did a great job in his field. I'll remember him as a father of the prairie. I still enjoy watching all the show repeats and makes me smile.
It was a show that depicted a life we would all have liked to have growing up.
I still watch Little House! Wow, so many things I did not know about Michael. Thank you for sharing!
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That has bring me joy are dying rip Michael u are in heaven now
Loved the show Bonanza, brought families together.
Fantastic video. Very well done! Mr. Landon lived a full life.The more stories of other people's lives you hear, the more you realize that life is chaotic and doesn't follow our plans as often as we would like. It's helpful to know that for everyone, stuff rarely works out as intended. Its not just me.
A life with a lot of disappointments and sorrow-Yet he always seemed to persevere and prosper in his own way. I got to meet him in 1962-only for a moment-but one that I will remember always. Love this man. He wasn't perfect man but I know that he touched many people through his work in a positive way.
I always loved Michael Landon. He turned out to be a fine actor and he was gorgeous no matter how old he was? RIP
Michael has been such a loveable actor whose heart was in all he did ...Overcoming his marred past, one could see him remaking his life through his acting, showing how families do operate....He will always be dearly loved!!
What a horrible mother and such a sad childhood. I'm so glad he survived such trauma, and grew into such a kind and caring man. Of course he wasn't perfect, and I'm sure the issues he had, and the choices he made in his personal life were influenced somewhat by his dysfunctional upbringing, but you cant deny his charisma and talent as an actor. He was a caring, compassionate human being. Rest in paradise Michael 💜
I was a fan of his,this is the first I've heard about his life thanks so much for sharing his story I grew up on little house.
Jerry, you always do a wonderful job.
Thank you for helping us remember those that have influenced all of our lives.
God bless,
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Perfect music for this video. Michael was like a second father for so many people and even though he was not perfect he did try to put out clean projects and I thank him for that.
Michael Landon one of my all time favorite actor. Hollywood's finest. One thing I noticed about him as he matured from the indelibly handsome young man, to a still handsome maturer man, was not just that his face was looking like a disciple, like Matthew or Joshua. Like the scene on Little House when Jonathan got shot,and he took him tothe wilderness to restore him. The ending sent chills over me.. He always gave 100% in his acting.✌❤🙏
I remember Michael Landon fondly, through his family shows.. He was gone too soon.
Loved him ... He really had a positive effect on our culture and the principles help many to a better life.
Diane I couldn't have said it better. Now if we can only get our legislators to do the same.
@z your right he broke the heart of his 2 nd wife who Loved him intensely.
Noticed how many of the actors had such terrible childhoods. Was it the reason they did better, cause there was no where to go but up?
@z sad but true
Best actor I have ever seen. He really got into his parts and could pour on the tears, seemed very real! RIP brother!
What can I say but , I Loved you in every thing he did on screen. RIP. 🎭 🎥 🎬
I had no clue who this dude was but I remember watching the whole video out of curiosity, and oh boy did he sound like such a kind and cool dude. So sad he didn't have a good upbringing and he had gone thru so much tragedy and problems in his career. RIP Michael Landon 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks wanted to know his life because I love his shows. I still see little house in the prairie; Bonanza; and other.
He left a mark. We loved him. Life is a struggle. R.I.P. Blessings to all his children and loved ones.
Life is always a struggle. No one gets out of this life alive.
It is always sorrowful to die young. Anything over 70 you have no complaints. To live old (over 70) or very old into the nineties, is a gift not bestowed on all. Live everyday as if it is your last, because one day it will be.
Nicely done. Michael Landon is one of my favorite actors. I grew up with all of his shows. He died to young. I can only imagine what he could of created if he was still here.
Little Joe will be missed
That's exactly what I was thinking!
Through all the trials and tribulations he faced as a kid, he never once let it get him down. He succeeded 100% despite it all.
When Michael Landon died , so did quality television
His legacy lives on with the work of his son, Michael, Jr.🎈🎈
@@janeiwasduncan8463 not the same. Michael Landon has a big impact and audience base
Janei was Duncan Yeah but the problem is he or anyone has to produce and preform for the audience and what they want to see and well sadly the public has been majorly transformed from the good ole days and the majority want to see junk trash and garbage.
So Very True ! He was Wonderful!! 💕
Letz yes that beautiful show that and the Waltons you will never see that on tv again now just pure garbage
Sweet guy. Very humble and self-effacing. Missed.
Michael. He. Was. The. Best
Such a touching story. Thank you
Always thought he was one of Hollywood's best. Could make you cry in a heartbeat.
Wow he had a heck of a life he was a vary handsome man I remember seeing early movies by him and bonanza and so on I love biographies thanks
Been watching LHOP a lot lately. Brought back great memories. My mother once told me ML real name and that he was from Collinswood NJ. I grew up about five miles from Collinswood, and am proud to have such a wonderful man homegrown. I knew of his tragic childhood, and read once that he used to run away from his house to play by himself. He would often pretend he was someone else to cope with the sadness and trauma of his life at home. I can't help thinking that this childhood trauma and his pretend "acting" to cope with his circumstances played a great role in ML becoming the awesome actor he proved himself to be. And, that the great family man he portrayed and story lines he wrote reflected his life experiences. RIP Eugene "Micheal"
Reading all of these comments brought up hidden feelings of my sad childhood. I loved watching Bonanza and later Little House and longing for a "normal" childhood. Such a waste of future acts of Michael after loosing him at such a young age. Life socks sometimes. Forever a fan. (>
A truly tragic story delivered beautifully by Jerry. I remember Bonanza with great admiration, loved Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker. I have just got to thank sincerely Jerry Skinner for these remarkable videos.
Thank you itschad, and i have to thank you sincerely for watching them. Jerry
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Very interesting. Here in Germany 'Highway To Heaven' was called 'Earth Angel'. One of my favourite shows as a child.
He was one of the best actors of his time!!! He was most certainly was on the top five list of handsome men!!! Still in 2020, we watch Bonanza. We frequented the Bonanza steak house in our city until they closed. He left us way tooo soon!!!
@kaw boy That's why he was emotionally tormented during his high school years in his "hometown" of Collingswood, NJ...they were jealous of him. NOTHING that ever came out of that small-minded, bigoted, anti-semetic, clan-like town, could ever hope to have the looks, talent and charisma that Mr. Landon possessed, both as a young man and later, as one of the most iconic, beloved actors to ever grace Hollywood.
That was an amazing story. You did a remarkable job of explaining a convoluted story in a way that made it easy to understand and follow. Thank you for posting this.
this was great .. Michael Landon was so much of my childhood and I was shocked to see that he passed away at 54 not too much different from my current age,,
I know, I was in love with him from Little Joe and cried like a baby when he passed. Cancer
You didn't mention his long hair and the connection to the bible. Sampson to be specific. Or that his track came from his running to hide his sheets also... Told you, I WAS IN LOVE.
Michael was such an amazing actor!! Love his work even until this day!!!
Such a humble man indeed!!
You’re missed my friend.... truly missed!! Gone but NEVER forgotten!! 💙💙💙
I feel Michael Londan has been a father's figure to me my entire life, the only father I ever knew. And he die when I was 5 years old really? I was raised by the little house in the prairie, high way to heaven been such an inspiration to me me. Michael thank you for the blessing you brought to so many of our life.
I didn't realize Mr Landon was such a young man when he passed on. He lived. Thank you for the this.
Loved that man. They filmed Bonanza, Little House, and Hwy to Heaven in my home town. Michael gave so much to our community.
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So cool! All three shows... what town? I still adore ML
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THE Gramma Chronicles I know Bananza was filmed in Lake Tahoe. Not sure about the other two shows.
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I didn't know my father when i was growing in Ireland, so Michael was like a role model of how a father should be. I would have to give him some of the credit for the way i treated my children, i'm glad to say, as adults now, they are my best friends.I was gutted to hear of Michael's passing. May he rest in peace.
Forever Pa. Thank you for a blessed childhood
Michael Landon bought a new house (or had it built) above Wood's Cove in Laguna Beach. The oceanfront lot had never been built on and was nextdoor to Bete Davis' former Laguna estate. For us kids, his presence was loved. What a hugely kind and friendly man. Like Lorne Green, he seemed down-to-earth and humble. I wish I could remember the year built that house ...
Jerry You are Amazing the way you tell these facts about Michael Landon, Thank You!
Most of grew up watching Michael Landon, practically felt like he was my Pa too. He is sorely missed.
This is the only one of your documentaries that left me in tears. I loved all of Michael's programs : Ponderosa, Little House and Highway, which Ive been binge watching for a couple of weeks now. He was in real life just like his characters , decent, kind and he loved kids. You can see it even in his acting. It's not fair that such a fine man should die so young. We still need him in our lives.
What a great feeling ,,coming home from work and seeing Jerry Skinner has a new show ..
He always came across as such a lovely man and a gentle soul . How sad that life is cut so short for some . But how great that these channels exist and we can love him all over again ! Michael Landon ... Only a thought away .... X
TO THIS DAY WHEN MY MOM IS WATCHING RERUNS OF BONANZA. YOU BETTER NOT SAY A WORD!YOU ASK QUESTIONS OR NEED SOMETHING BEFORE THE SHOW COMES ON!😁
R.I.P : MICHAEL LONDON
1936 - 1991
RIP, he raised me, I learned values, integrity, accountability and so much more🎬📺📽
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Same here ♡
Wanda Steeves yes me too... My mom made us watch little house on the prarie after school
he is in Heaven, not resting I am sure..
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I ALWAYS LIKED THIS MAN AS AND ACTOR AND HUMAN BEING. SO SAD HE DIED SO YOUNG. WHO KNEW HE EVER HAD SUCH A HARD YOUNG LIFE. AT LEAST HE FOUND SUCCESS IN HIS ADULT LIFE.
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oh my god that was beautiful ..very well done film documentary...
Thanks for posting ...in a different life 80"s when I worked for the Airlines as a FA. Michael and his wife were on one of my flights and what super people they both were. Nervous as hell "because I Knew who he was" was just a great guy and so was his lovely wife. We talked about Coffee and how he was familiar with a company that made the restraint belts on my Jump Seat. Thanks again!
What an awesome man he turned out to be,after having an unhappy childhood,but he turned out to be a loving father I sure take my hat off to him.Who cares if he was Jewish good and bad in all cultures.Loved him in bonanza.God bless you and your family.I believe your at peace with the lord....
I have such fond memories of "Highway to Heaven" and always found Michael Landon such a beautiful man ♥♥
It pains me to hear his life story. Thank you for this video.
Michael Landon became my silent teacher whom I never met in person. He showed me through his work, what a family, and what a person really can be. I am not related to Michael despite having the same last name.
Jerry Skinner, I praise you for doing such a beautiful narrative on the life of Michael Landon! My family would gather around the tv to watch Bonanza and The Cartwright Family. I was deeply moved to tears through this entire thing just thinking about his tortured childhood, but, as he said, "Remember me with smile and laughter, for that's the way I will remember you all." Michael Landon, I know you are definitely through the "Highway to Heaven" and are one of the Angels that watch over all of us! May you Rest in Peace, "Little Joe," knowing how truly loved and admired you are!
I definitely looked up to Michael Landon, as I watched Little House on the Prairie for years, re-runs of Bonanza, Highway to Heaven. I love he love for God, family, and especially the shows that were meaningful, heart felt, lastly encouragement. I too was safe of his passing, but looking back it All help shape whom I am today!
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Many people grow up with a parent like Michael's mom, more than you'd think.
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Thanks so much Mr. Skinner for the documentary/story about Michael Landons' life. So many things I was unaware of, and grateful that you filled in the blanks. Thanks for sharing!
This was interesting in regards to the relationship between Michael Landon and his mother and I believe it. My wife was a charge ER nurse at Queen of the Angels Hospital in LA during the 70s and 80s. She told me one morning when she got home she had to pay for a cab ride for Michael Landon's mother to go home after she went to the ER for some ailment. She told me they called Michael Landon's home and they declined to be involved or even arrange for a car to pick her up. This makes sense to me now...
Yeah she was a living nightmare
So sad ,never forgotten ,rest in peace mlchael.
I remember Michael Landon and now that I have seen and heard more about Michael Landon, I can better understand what kind of a individual he truly was. I watched some episodes of his television shows and watched "The Lonliest Runner" when I was 14. I could "feel" for him. I had an abusive step-father; VERY ABUSIVE! Because, I, too, was a bed-wetter. I am 55 years old now, and "stronger" than I was when I was a lad. I really enjoyed "Highway to Heaven".
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I suffered from the same problem until puberty when I finally grew out of it. I always felt ashamed about it, but luckily my mom was cool about it. Rubber sheets and all that. One day when I was 14 she gave me a hug and said, "I told you you'd grow out of it." I sure miss her.
My heart goes out to Michael's family , Loved his shows.
He always seemed like such a good man and loving father .
The Highway to Heaven Series was proof of the kind of programs he wanted the World to see on TV .
What a horrible Childhood and yet rose above it all to become a truly amazing Man .
RIP Mr . Landon .
Your Journey down Heaven's Highway is over .
Jerry, I do so love your thoughtful biographies..
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so handsome so talented thank you for such an informative video and enjoy listening to you
This man was pure love, still watch Little House every day 💚
Me too, I am soon 51, and live In Finland
Joyce M. : Yes, he loved himself dearly.
He was a fine man, yes he had his problems but had a good heart and was loved by many.