Karen Grassle Reveals All About "Little House on the Prairie" | The Megyn Kelly Show
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Megyn Kelly is joined by Karen Grassle, actress and author of “Bright Lights, Prairie Dust,” to talk about her time on “Little House on the Prairie,” what it was like working with Michael Landon, her struggle with depression, and more.
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Michael was certainly not the picture of perfection that he portrayed. It is so wonderful to see Karen alive and well! Sweet, beautiful lady! Same voice. Thank you for sharing your struggles.
Way back in the day Michael was in a porn. I saw it.
@@bradsavory9880 REALLY 😳
In Hollywood, they are never what they seem to be
I know many people in charge at my workplace who are two faced and it does make it harder when you are abused by them because they can gaslight you to everyone else. I turned to Christ because of that or else my spirit would have darkened and become angry all the time. Don't let these charismatic people define who you are.
You're hearing one side of the story. Maybe it is only as she says. Maybe not.
Watching Karen is what made the show. I loved how she portrayed such a warm loving mom. 🙏🕊💜
Boo. I hated Karen Grassle as Ma since I was a fan of the books. Please actually read the books! So sad that the real story is lost in the Michael Landon version of this story.
@@notsure64 Keep in mind Michael Landon always talked about the constant battle between staying true to the books on one hand, and then the network demanding more exciting TV. He always used the example...in the books there would be a whole chapter on Laura finds a grasshopper. You're being way too critical of one of the most beloved TV series of all time. Look at the junk on TV today.
Same! She s the best part of the show.
Why do they have to screw over such valuable actors?! She was irreplaceable on that show.
And was probably a total b**ch off screen
It's her story, her experience, and I'm happy she shared it with us. She played one of my favorite characters, no matter what Landon said. Loved Ma Ingalls!
I agree. Karen Grassle played my favorite character. A Christian woman. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✝️
She was my most favorite also. And, her smile was/is absolutely beautiful. I know Michael Landon was far from being the man he was on Little House but their roles as husband and wife were remarkable!! I still watch LH most every day and I have the whole collection on DVD. Little House is one of my favorite shows.
@@carolspencer1644 Mine too! I am almost 50 and have been watching since I was a little girl. I'm addicted to this show! :)
I’m the same age as Melissa Gilbert, so of course I watched this show. Faithfully, every Monday at 8 on NBC. I kind of get what Michael Landon was saying. Karen Grassle was not the pull for the show. It was the kids and him. The women not so much. I called Bonnie Bartlett the Guppy. Especially in the Blizzard episode, she had that wide toothy guppy smile going on. And Hersha Parody. Whew. Frozen hard face: I never cared for her at all. As for Karen Grassle, she was okay. I get that Michael Landon said she was not the most popular. She was a disappointment for those of us kids who read the LH series. She wasn’t Ma, but she was okay. Part of why she wasn’t Ma was due the scripts she was given, and the scripts she was given she played well.
@@Leapyrbabe From Landon's background, his arrogance and insulting, disrespectful treatment of the co-stars and supporting cast should not have surprised people.
We watch Little House on the Prairie often. It’s a safe place to be, especially nowadays. Karen Grassle is an endearing part of our lives. Our entire family loves her! 🥰🥰🦋
Aww Karen, it breaks my heart you were going through this while at the same time creating this warm, loving mom character that has provided a safe spot for many of us to enjoy,to forget the chaos and turmoil of our lives. You are a talented actress for sure. Blessings on you and your family.🙏❤️
Hard to feel sorry for her when she trashes Michael Landon to sell books and stroke her own over-inflated ego.
Grassle says she was able to reconcile with Landon shortly before he passed away.
"We did have many, many good, good times together. So I was very glad we got to have a very friendly telephone conversation," Grassle. "It was a very good connection and thank heaven." God Bless you both; Karen on earth, and Michael in Heaven. I Love you.
@@JALSKY1 She words that as if he did some terrible things. And in this video...she says if Me Too was around back then she'd have sued him. I'm sure she's simply like many actors...everything was great...but now she's lying & exaggerating for her ego. Just like Scottie Pippen 2 days ago.
@@jaymike3302 I prefer seeing people through a lens of kindness.
If people buy this book because they want to read some dirt on Michael then shame on them. Those of us that love him know he was human, capable of faults and shortcomings just like the rest of us. Take for instance the fact he obviously liked to play the part of a famly man, but some criticize the fact he must not of lived that because he was married 3 times. Who cares! We love him because he spent most his life using his talents creating good, wholesome, feel good tv shows the whole family could watch. His personal life really isnt our business. Karen simply told her story, good and bad, why should we read any more into it. ❤️
@@nmikali3848 She probably had a crush on him. Which contributed to her drinking...and to her bitter attitude.
Amazing because you'd NEVER sense this watching the show- the chemistry between them....the warmth and humor....wow.
Yes, I’m just watching this now and never saw anything other than the ‘chemistry’ between them. As you say ‘wow’, it throws a whole new light on it doesn’t it?
Remember, this is just her version.
That's called good acting:)
Sometimes the chemistry is deceptive Richard Gere and Debra Winger HATED each other with a passion in Officer and a Gentleman and that passion came through as chemistry.
This is common in Hollywood. The less popular characters get jealous and write exaggerated/lying tell-all books to stroke their own egos.
People have flaws. That's what makes us human. Michael, Karen, Victor, all of them. But the remarkable thing is they overcame them and made something BEAUTIFUL and enduring!!! Don't be disillusioned! Be encouraged!
Yeah, Landon has flaws. She should have sued Landon. And that would be the end of the lowlife.
Be encouraged by what? I’m sure she had a rough time with this
Flaws? Michael was a sexist bully. Should have been sued. He was a arrogant narcissist. He even blew up the set as a tantrum.
@@ladesigner8764 Michael Landon made that show. If he wanted to blow it up, he earned the right.
I agree. Just appreciate a wonderful sure that will never be equaled. Remember it's still Hollywood and the cast are just people. Immerse yourself in the story and and remember there really are good people in the world
Karen was always such a blessing to that show. I'm so sorry she wasn't treated like she deserved. I'm so glad she stuck it out.
I'm sorry but I think some things are better left unsaid. Landon obviously made mistakes and shouldn't have done what he did. But he wasn't a monster either and lot of us who grew up on the show don't need to hear another politically motivated "Me Too" confession that smears someone we loved watching, unless he truly did something awful which he didn't. Karen took a giant crap on all us when instead she should have just appreciated the fame and forture Little House brought her. Without Landon nobody would know who she is.
@@JohnB-dr8sk Exactly. I guess this is the origin of the term "Karen". She's deplorable.
@@JohnB-dr8sk oh please....
@@adamwarlock3530 and you are apparently a biased wuss.
@@JohnB-dr8skYes! She should have just appreciated the fame and fortune instead of trying to get a fair wage. Do you see how ridiculous you sound? 🙄
I was born in 1972 & grew up watching Little House. I'm so sorry she had to go through that. LHOTP was my favorite show of all time.
1971 here. It was nearly everyone's favorite. And oh my, "Caroline" looks amazing!
@@Katatawnic Princess Pea!? That's what I called my daughter when she was little. Now is just princess. Cool!
I never liked the show too much, but I DID like the books. Our teachers used to read to us in the early grades from this series. I have read on Laura Ingalls Wilder and all she did in her grown-up life; interesting how much her life must have changed from those early years in the Big Woods!
August 30th, 1972, here with you! ❤
@@suzie830 August 26th here. 👍
Merry Christmas
Truly: "If I have anything to offer it's my honesty and the lessons I've learned. " Credit to her that she was courageous enough to share the uncomfortable lessons. Love to hear that Karen Grassle and Katherine McGregor were such good friends.
She is talking trash about someone who isn't here to defend himself, that's a b**ch move.
Yes. It's amazing the lengths some people will go through for $$.... walking and spitting on the grave of the man responsible for the career you had.
@adamwarlock3530 Oh please. She did not.
Wow... She aged beautifully! My favorite childhood rerun show.
I grew up watching the show as a little girl in Korea. I used to imagine how America would be. So wonderful!
Wow. Was that during the shows time, or was it reruns? Was it in english, or did they fill in the voices in korean?
Surprise!
We do wish america was like this. We wished it when I was a kid too. It isn't
@@oldfarmer9004 psyche !?
I love the tone of Karen Grassle's voice. Sooooo Soooothing
yes, she always had a sweet, soothing voice.
That's how I recognized who I was watching, by her voice! Timeless beauty.
Such a lovely, soft-spoken lady! I loved her as "Ma" and she's just as amazing today. 💓
It's interesting Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary) said Landon was dark & could be mean, we've heard what Ms. Grassle has to say, yet, Melissa Gilbert adored him & named one of her kids after him.
*_what a beautiful face for ... an elderly lady artist - quite rare among the trade of 'hoillywood starlett's tribe' who don't survive 30 y.o.'s threshhold, and then BANG!_* -
... - face is turned into ugly fat mask. This lady artist must be not of that ...[unnamable/unamiable] tribe, because she does belong to ... our people
@@susanford2388 He vacillated between
being pleasant and unpleasant.
@@susanford2388 I read Melissa Gilbert loved him because he never treated her the same way he treated the others….
But it wouldn’t have been the same show without all the characters. I think he should have treated all of them the way he treated Melissa G. All of their roles were important. If he was such a good guy, he’d have treated them all with equal respect.
@@lovestodesign Perhaps is was just simply chemistry, the chemistry he had with MG
Such a classy lady! My many worldly friends thought the show was crap but among the common people it was wholesome and wonderful.
Well said. A very positive and well done show
I loved it. I would forego hockey practice after school to watch the show. Days before video tape recorders, after we got one I never missed hockey practice.
@Jorge Garcia
True.
If its good, it must be destroyed. If its bad, we must be tolerant and open minded.
The compulsion to tear Landon down doesnt come from him actually being such a bad guy. It comes from the positive and uplifting work that he did.
Sounds like you may want to rethink the friendships with the many worldly friends...
Lol what makes someone "worldly"? And how worldly can they be if they're so dismissive of a fun loving show like this?
Karen Grassle, You are such a wonderful actress, and for our family, your Character and acting bring back beautiful memories of my family watching Little House on the Prairie, and for that we thank you❤❤❤
Karen Grassle is such a beautiful,, classy person, so much humility.
I loved her and it’s good to see and hear her voice..
Always one of my favorite shows and actresses! Every child needs to read the story or watch the reruns! Always live lessons!
I always loved that my kids looked at me like “Ma”…… it has been my favorite show ever!❤️🙏
I'm rewatching Season 2 atm on blu ray and you'd never in a million years believe that Michael and Karen couldn't stand each other off camera. Talent.
I was shocked 😳 too. But they pulled it off being a loving and caring husband and wife team. Little House on the Prairie was a success 👏🏽👏🏽💯
@@SouthSideLadyWright Karen Grassle and Michael Landon had no chemistry. Zero. Ever
She never said they couldn't stand each other... she said they actually liked working together very much. Re listen.
@@louiscantu6461 Read her autobiography. There's waaaaay more to it than she says here. They couldn't stand each other a lot during their 8 seasons of working together. There were times when they got on OK. It ended very badly when Karen told Michael how awful the writing was during her last season. They then didn't speak for almost a decade though got together before he died to reminisce without talking about the bad times. I'm glad they ended things on a positive note.
@@rayoflight6505 The early season were the best. We didn't even bother buying the last season.
Wow. She definitely has a story. She was the Best TV Mom, and apparently extremely professional to go through what she did and it never showed on screen. I am glad she told her Story
I love that you can tell how much Megyn loves the show. Her interview with Alison Arngrim also showed how into the show she was growing up. It makes a huge difference when the interviewer really knows the subject matter.
Knowing what went on behind the scenes makes me appreciate this endearing woman even more! Such an actress to be able to put the nastiness aside and perform like she did, she deserves a case full of awards...I've read all the Little House books and can see her as I read. Love you Karen!
Michael Landon SHAME ON YOU
@@kendraadman7229 I'm curious what the pay was that was so low. And I wonder if other actors on the show had that same low pay and was grateful anyway not asking for more.
I’m 75 & grew up watching many, many westerns. Bonanza was such a big hit & many people thought Michael Landon was so great.His character had a huge ego, but he always came across as a person who really did think he was THE star & he was wrong! Father, Ben was handsome & dignified, Adam was a very handsome younger version of tall, dark & handsome, who also had that smoldering underneath. Hoss was the adorable, loveable mountain,who would do anything to help someone.(Huge loss when he suddenly passed away)Adam’s appearances became less frequent & you could always tell there was no real friendship between any of them with Landon. The public was stunned when he had the affair with his make-up girl & left his wife & children for her during “Little House On The Praire”. The child actors were all disappointed in what a fake he was. He seemed to be the same character in all his series, including “Highway To Heaven”. He just always had that arrogant vibe. So glad to hear the truth about him from the females, but sad to know his low opinion of women. 😡
So you are taking her word? It’s very funny she came out with this negativity after Michael’s death. And it’s funny that many people on the show said nothing but positive about him.
I never take one side of a story. Unless others made these same allegations, I call it bogus
@@carolsmart238 they all loved Landon except for Pernell Roberts (Adam). Every time they all went out to eat or get a few drinks, Pernell always declined. He never wanted to be outgoing with the cast. Don’t believe me, look it up
This is so sad to hear. 51 years old, and I still love that show. But to think that anyone suffered while filming it is heartbreaking...
Always loved Ma & Pa, grew up on the show & the cast was so good sometimes we felt they were real people.
I loved Michael Labdon from the time he was Lil Joe on Bonanza but I think Michael, being an alcoholic & his childhood, he was a tortured soul as well.
We only know her side of the story, not saying she is making anything up, but she as an alcoholic may have said or did things to Michael as well. One thing stuck out to me is her dad being alcoholic & had bad childhood as well so she may have transferred some of those feelings abt her father to Michael not really even realizing it., once we see ourselves as victims, we are victims.
She has every right to publish her book but Michael isn't here to defend himself but I feel there were probably faults on both sides & it is s shame they couldn't have hashed all this out while he was alive.
They were both great actors because not one ounce of that showed on the screen.
Iconic show
Whenever I hear the starting music, It still brings me back to that age when I would watch it at 5pm after school. It just seems so familiar and a set of families you grew up with.
@@kathyrais574 I agree. Why wait until he's not here to respond? There are two sides to this story, yet only one is being heard here.
@@kathyk8310
I remember her telling a story years ago, and she had nothing but really good things to say about Michael Landon, she never said a bad word about him, now that he is dead and can't defend himself, she says all these horrible things. And you are correct, no matter how hard you compress a pancake there is always 2 sides to it, just like every story.
Well said!!!! I think it’s awful that she’s saying these things. She didn’t need the money and it doesn’t do anything but hurt the reputation of people no longer living.
Love, respect and admire this woman soooo much!!!
She was so beautiful back then, as well as now. Simply wonderful. 😊❤️
the most beautiful woman in Walnut Grove
Hearing Karen's voice brought me back to being a kid.❤️
This Lady, whom I've admired for decades, is the epitome of grace.
The whole show was just heartwarming to watch and I appreciate all of the cast for pouring love and family into so many lives. I’m sorry to know that so much brokenness was happening behind the scenes.
This is such a great interview Megyn! Thank you for writing this book Karen Grassle. We were just talking about all the places the Ingalls lived. The books and movies are such great memories. Sad, this topic is still relevant today.
I loved Little House on the Prairie. Karen was my favorite!!!!! She is an example of light and hope with much strength and beauty!!!
I loved her she was awesome and she has one of those unmistakable voices
I love Little House on the Prairie. I still watch it three times a day. My favorite episode is when the family made their home on the banks of Plum Creek in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. It was the episode COUNTRY GIRLS. Caroline made dresses for Mary and Laura. Laura stood in front of the class and talked about how hard working her mother was. Caroline drew tears and I did too. 🤗😃
Loved that episode too
Great episode! And ms. Beatle was great at the end when she reads Laura’s essay and was ok with it. Laura looked at her and the teacher was her friend for life at that moment.
That's my favorite too and the Christmas episode where Laura sells her pony to Mr. Oleson to buy Ma a stove. I cry every time I watch both of them.
Adore her work as Caroline Ingalls. Appalling that she was mistreated but I’m glad that there was goodness and kindness from some of the adult cast too.
I so admired the character of Caroline Ingalls. Well played ma'am.
Thank you for this wonderful interview with the world’s Ma.
I loved her on the show! She was awesome.
Love to hear Landon's side.
Yeah, you can't. Makes you wonder how fair all of this is.
@@FrederickTheGrtLook I don’t think he was a horrible person, just a flawed individual, like we all are! It was a bit of different era then, I read there was a lot of alcohol on set, and I’m glad they made peace before he passed away
He dumped his wife and treated his children horribly. Stop celebrity worship
@@douglaz74ML did not treat his kids horribly, he was just a flawed person like we all are…
Great interview !!! Watched this show as a kid every week!!! and loved it!!!!
I'm sure that a lot of people have no idea how hard it was for women in those days. Hi Karen. Glad you're sharing your experiences publicly.
Finally in 2021 after 100 years of moving pictures women are treated like fellow human beings rather than objects.
Knock it off, the feminist BS is getting old in 2021.
@@roybaty4785 For 1,000's of years women have had to play second fiddle to men, now that is old. Live with the new age or go live under a rock. Or better still live in a cave.
I’d say many woman are still objects and it’s almost glorified, sometimes I think we’re going backwards.
@@courtneyhawkins4072 Only under the Republican Party are women & people of color. They want us to return to the 1950's. When white men ruled & no one could do anything about it.
Omg, to me I can still hear her young beautiful 'ma' voice ❤ I need to read this book. It saddens me that Michael Landon treated her that way 😢
May God bless you Karen Grassle, you were an inspiration to me , I absolutely adore that show to this day, and I actually used the lifestyle that you and Michael Landon used in that movie to raise my own children. What a wonderful human being you are. ❤️
Always liked her and thought she was/is a class act and sweet.
Her character was. People seem to often think people are exactly like the characters they portray.
@@m.e.d.7997 true, but sometimes they ARE the character they are playing.
I love Karen, I have probably seen all of the episodes. That's so sweet how she was friends with the lady who played Mrs. Oleson. Karen is so beautiful. I want to get her book. She is a gem, such a great actress.
As a counsellor and having also suffeed sexual abuse, it is often something that you push down deep inside and don't tell. In the 70's and 80's sexual harassment of this nature was even somewhat accepted. How Karen speaks about being frozen when being abused is also a natural reaction. A flight or fight response.
On the show she seemed rather anxious sometimes, as if she was upset.
My heart goes out to you, Karen Grassle. You are extremely brave for speaking out.
Here in England in the past decade there were TV personalities that were jailed for sexual harassment and abuse of women and children in the decades starting from the 70's due to the conditioning of women and the social norms of the time silencing the victims. They were immensely brave to speak out.
She is a lovely woman. Love hearing her stories.
Watched Little House with my Mom growing up and on DVDs with my own daughter as a child. We own all 9 seasons !!💕
This was a wonderful interview
I love LHOP so much. Karen played such a lovely role: beautiful inside and out. I'm sorry she wasn't treated as well as she should have been by Michael Landon. His life on set was quite different from real life...but I still watch the show every day virtually!
As a child, I read ALL the books and every afternoon, I would run home after-school to watch LHOTP. I still do today. I can relate to her expressing about growing up with an alcoholic father and about having depression.
Love that show and all the lessons it provides. The world would be a better place if we learned some from it. Not surprising to hear that Hollywood had and has secrets and no actor should ever be our hero or role model. Everyone has some areas to work on. Michael Landon produced a great show while having his closet full of things not to be proud of. Karen Grassle had her own too as she stated. May we all mature wisely.
So beautiful inside and out! What a tough life! Little House was a favorite book and a favorite program. Who knew what went on behind the cameras.
Loved the character that Karen Grassle played on LHOTP. The show in its entirety was wonderful. On every set, there are ups and downs, money is a common issue.
It’s so good to get these stories out into the light, I’m very sorry Karen had to endure this
Why?
Yeah. She shouldn't mention anything about how she owes her acting and book career to Michael Landon. After all, her mediocre talents wouldve taken her to the stars anyway.....
@@lambo58 figure it out 😑
@@adamwarlock3530 wow 😳 it is too bad you couldn't have been his assistant.
Karen is just as beautiful as she was on Little House! My fav show growing up! God Bless her and thank you for all the wonderful memories of little house!
The scenes between Caroline and Mrs. Oleson were so fun. To hear these two were such great friends is lovely! I feel Michael Landon was a "little big man" !! He had no business being that way to Karen and others on the set. Apparently Katherine MacGregor (Mrs. Oleson) refused to do the final show because of salary problems! No surprise!!
Michael Landon had a tight budget for the show. He couldn't give out raises because he had a large cast to pay.
@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hcthe series was a huge hit and making tons of money. Michael could have paid her more!
@@elysenordby6200 if Michael Landon had to give Karen Grassle a raise, then he would have to give everyone a raise and he couldn't afford that. In addition to the cast, he had to pay crew members, too. The show was on a budget.
@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc The women were underpaid. In fact, Katherine MacGregor (Harriet Oleson) did not appear in the last episode as it was a pay dispute. Michael Landon kept the women in a submissive role.
I think Michael was a classic narccissist obsessed with control more than connection, and leading a sort of double life.
I'm so grateful Karen took the risk involved in opening up to share a more whole picture of her experience and of who Michael was behind the scenes.
And Michael was wrong..Ma was the key figure for me, she deserved every penny of pay and so much more!! She helped raise me.
💯
Michael Landon was an outstanding person. I'm glad he was my surrogate Dad!
Exactly. Out of all the comments only you nailed it. Classic narcissist.
@@americancitizen7937 At least he was AWESOME at PRETENDING to be an awesome person. He had great talent and did amazing things. But to me, to be consisdered a truly good person, you don't just wear an ourward mask of being a good person while neglecting a wife and kids and running off to marry a teenager while belittling his co-star. Who someone is behind the closed doors with the people closest to them is who they really are. His mask was IMPRESSIVE, but I wouldn't have wanted to be his wife.
@@ChristianOne He is not here to defend himself against this narcissistic jerk, who is beating him up because, "the me-too movement opened my eyes". She had five abortions and was a drug addict. You know you should be skeptical about a third party that makes nasty claims against a man 32 years after his death. Oh yeah... Mike... real narcissistic guy always being charitable, visiting elderly people, coming almost whenever called upon. Yeah that's a real meany of a guy. They was know better man than Mike Landon.
Loved and love this show so much. I’m sorry to hear Karen went through this. 😢 God bless you Karen
Loved interview. Doesn't surprise me re: Landon after leaving his family for an 18 year old. Shows you what a good actor Landon was--would have never suspected.
She is such a beautiful lady inside and out. I grew up watching Little House on the Prairie and still watch it to this day. Just love her, she is so sincere and has a wonderful sweet voice.
Lovely interview. Karen was such a beautiful well played character.
Wow, so honest!!!
I learn English by watching her show ❤️
Your show is my all time favorite! You were (are) perfection. Such a talent. Thank you! Still watching.
So sad Karen Grassle had to deal with financial and a hostile work environment. It saddens me that this happened. I love the show and watch them still.
Karen Grassle and Katherine McGregor played their roles brilliantly.
Katherine MacGregor was comic relief on the show.
Little house was my idea of a loving family
Never would have guessed there was any issues between them. The had great chemistry on set! Good acting! Glad she could put it aside and continue on. I love this show, and no one but Katherine McGregor could have played Mrs. Olsen! I loved Michael Landon but I think everyone knew he had alot of issues...
What a lovely lady, she was beautiful then & still is 🇬🇧❤️
Absolutely loved Ma Ingalls. Its so sad to think that the Pa we all grew up watching w such a perfect act, its very shattering to find out your child heros were not as perfect as we all thought. I definitely wanna read this book, Melissa's & even Allisons
I watch reruns of Little House on the Prarie to this day and I absolutely love Karen as Ma Ingalls. She seems just as lovely and kind in person as she does in the show.
Thank you for doing this interview, I was a huge fan of Little House....
I love her ❤ You know, if more people grew up with The Ingalls instead of the Cardi B's and Kardashians, this world would be a better place.
I love Karen, the show was never the same without her,
Karen Grassle is wonderful and I am going to read her book very soon. I can't wait. Little House became an iconic show for the ages and she was a major reason why. I am thrilled to learn here that her and Mrs. Olson were friends in real life. One of the great episodes to me was The Richest Man of Walnut Grove which was season 2, episode 1 and the chemistry Charles and Caroline had with each other was off the chat great in this episode. It's amazing to me behind the scenes there was this tension or problem. I am happy they worked it out! God Bless!
She and Mrs. Olson
She is so pretty and kind! I loved the episode where there was a party coming up and there no money for dresses. So down came the pretty blue curtains and into the night sewing and wow…. Mama made beautiful party dresses for her girls!❤
It is good to see iconic people like M.Landon for their totality, with even their flaws, it makes them more human. Great for Karen sharing her story that is also a historical progression of women's experience.
You could say it makes him more inhumane.
She should have talked when he was alive. He could have given his version.
Thank you for sharing!
Adored the books, still have my childhood copies.. and of course the beautiful TV series.. most favourite were the Christmas chapters when they poured boiling sugar into the snow to make candy.. and when Ma and Pa went away and the girls had to wash the dishes and Laura got the dog to lick them clean. Evokes such tender and heartwarming stories.. I may now reread them all.. 🌜❤🌛
Landon was untouchable and at the top of Hollywood royalty along with a impeccable reputation.
Professional reputation @Deplorable Covfefe, not PERSONAL
So was Cosby. No one is perfect and women were often mistreated in the workplace back then. He wasn’t getting his own way and he was acting like a brat. Today he’d be taken to task. Men got away with it then. Back in the day Cosby punished Lisa Bonnet for having a baby. That too would not be allowed now.
He had skeletons.
Wish I could hear Michael Landon's side of this story
Yes, I agree. Plus she did not seem to have a career of note either after the show or before it. I watched the show as a kid but I never really liked her character so I idk. She played the character well I just never liked her character that much. idk why.
Like he would have said sorry? Please.
@@barbarajordan-white7852 Excuse me Grassle did very well as an actor after the show too. She is very respected.
Heard similar things back in the day about him. He could be a jerk. But he was Hollywood royalty so it it wasnt talked about.
@@MTknitter22 Karen and Michael did make peace with each other before he died.
It's great to know the actual drama that went on behind all the acting. What a tough lady! I sincerely hope all is well for her now and wish her all that she deserves.
I have no problem at all believing that Landon behaved in this manner...i'm glad she stayed with the show, but feel sorry she had to endure his meanness and selfishness...
He should have paid her anything to stay. Show would have lost a lot of she left.
Never really liked him as an actor, etc. He always seemed a big 'off'; felt that way before all this came out.
Michael Landon was an ass. Even his own family told what a horrible person he was.
His real personality showed on Bonanza, when he was younger.
@@graftedinforever971 wow
Makes me appreciate her so much more knowing this was going on behind the scenes.
Women have had to put up with so much in the workforce /showbiz. Brave of her for speaking about this . I love what she said about sharing her honesty and lessons she learned !
Heartwarming. Pabsolutely heartwarming!
I am heart-broken for this lovely lady.
Spanish. She was a millionaire from the show.
What this video clip omits that you’re probably wondering: she played the mother Caroline Ingalls.
Yes, we got that when Megyn said that she was Caroline about 3½ minutes along. 😉😂
I think anyone who ever watched the show would know this immediately by her voice!
I love it when Meg ìs so open to stories that are unexpected. She is a treasure. U go girl!
Great interview!
Keeper of the Hearth
Loved this Lady on little house !!!still watch the show and even the reruns!!!😇🥰🤍
Little House was my favorite hour of each week when it was on..By far, the best tv series ever made with Northern Exposure in second place.
My goodness!! Two strong and wonderful women i have admired in my life...Karen Grassle since i was a wee little girl and still to this day, i love her! And Megyn Kelly....a voice of strength and truth that i have appreciated so very much these past few crazy years. This was a wonderful interview of truth without unnecessary drama or hatred. Just the facts. Strength to speak truth and share things that are traumatic in our lives....and strength to deal with them gracefully and with goodness and class. What a true lady she is....and has always been. Her character of Ma always touched me for the sweetness and goodness she shone through her character....and now she has moved me yet again.
Two Beautiful ladies,
Thankyou .
Love seeing your shows Megan
Love Australia x
Love you Karen!
Karen is still very beautiful.
I loved her. I remember thinking that was the family I wanted. But later in life everyone knew Mike had problems. Who leaves their wife for an 18 yr old . He was married for 19 years. Love you karen
Michael Landon, was so so wrong, to have had, an affair, with this very , young girl. A Disgrace
The Visine comment hit me. I quit drinking in December (1985) in Canada. In the spring when I switched to summer dress, I found a plastic bottle of Visine in every jacket and pants pocket. Over the last couple of years, I had gone from using it in the morning at home to using it before every public contact to cover up my bleeding eyeballs. I am sure my breath and the red nose were a giveaway but I hated seeing my bloodshot eyes every day.
I’m glad you were able to quit.