Michael Landon Letter on Dan Blocker & Exposing Real v. Fake Autographs

Jeff shares how he received a letter from Michael Landon revealing his thoughts of his deceased friend and Bonanza co-star Dan Blocker. That letter and later an encounter with Landon in December 1984 taught him things about his real signature and about the flood of secretarial signatures which have flooded the autograph market.
Jeff was recount how his baby son had an encounter with Jennifer Landon at the filming location of "Highway to Heaven."
#michaellandon #bonanza #littlehouse #historyhunters

[@tonyjaz]

I Spotted Michael Landon on site at Children’s Hospital LA inside his highway to heaven trailer and I asked him for an autograph and he was so kind to give me one. I normally never asked for an autograph but he was someone special.

[@timothymozingo2436]

Loved all the shows Michael Landon did. Wish we had shows like that today.

[@dianejohnson7235]

How wonderful that you have a real Michael Landon signature and that you got to meet him! A treasure for sure!

[@privatepilot4064]

Come on history lovers! Let’s push Jeff and Sarah over the 100k subscriber level!! They’re a class act! If you like history as I do, I promise you won’t be disappointed! History Hunters is one of the best historical channels you will find on KZbin. They don’t just talk about it, they actually take you to it!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much. I will tell you that I am about 21 away from the mark!

[@bettyfourman5438]

Absolutely. They are the best.

[@speedspeed121]

@@jbenziggy You are at 100k

[@bobbauer2287]

​@@speedspeed121cool in class with Steve grave yard channel

[@bobbauer2287]

Very good ! 👍

[@krmgradiojoe]

Jeff, you are a lot like me. I was born in 1961 and can relate to your love of history and enjoyment of entertainment history as well. Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your videos. We are “ getting old “ now. Our time is passing way to fast these days … And they keep going quicker!!

[@jbenziggy]

Oh man, I am depressed after reading your comment! LOL But I know what you mean! Thank you, Joe! Your comment is much appreciated!

[@THEWRENCH343]

Thank you Jeff for another GREAT episode! Dan Blocker lived a block away from my mom's house in Northridge. We would see him at the grocery store, and I remember him as a polite, soft spoken, kind "gentle giant." I was saddened to hear of the passing of your wife. May I offer my sincerest condolences. Paul

[@jbenziggy]

Oh wow, that is very cool! Do you remember the address?

[@kenfrank2730]

How interesting. I lived in Reseda, not too far from Northridge. Sad, but I never got the opportunity to see Dan in public.

[@jbenziggy]

@@craigtalbott731 can you email me that? I think you have my email address. Thanks! Btw I found Borglum’s grave on Saturday thanks to your directions!

[@Starfish2145]

Passing of his wife? Huh?

[@jbenziggy]

@@Starfish2145 my wife of 31 years passed away in 2013.

[@dmorgan28]

We are Michael Landon fans. I’m so glad you got the real signed autograph. I hate those fake ones. Some people have their nerve. Thanks for your hard work. 👍❤️

[@ktsnider387]

I was born in 1957 so yes I loved Bonanza and Michael Landon as Little Joe. This video was very informative. I bet the constant attention that movie stars get is a less liked side of fame. Another excellent video, Jeff.

[@MTknitter22]

My neighbor worked for Landon for ten years. She has some great photos, home videos of cast parties, and some lovely birthday gifts from him. As she said, he was a man with much talent, with gifts and flaws like everybody else. She loved him and his wife Lynn very much. I have been into the fake autographs scam for a long time. Glad you warn people!!!

[@buddymills8112]

I'm a big fan of Michael Landon and his work. He was a class act!

[@Raine843]

do some research not true.

[@JohnTaylor-ce4bi]

It's really cool to learn the difference between the signatures.I am 63 years old and to this day consider Michael Landon as one of the my most favorite of actors ever and I truly feel that Highway to Heaven was the most perfect roll for him and mr.frenchs caught their true essence on them both for sure.thank you for caring enough about them to show us true fans the truth

[@sherrycarney4924]

I loved Michael Landon also Jeff….he was the best actor, and I cried when he passed away. His childhood was so bad for him. That last pic you had of him in the car, you thought was maybe his last, he looked really thin and not well. I think if a fan writes to a celebrity, they should expect an authentic signature. Of course someone really famous might not have alot of time to do that. So the assistants and secretaries did the best they could I guess. Really enjoyed this one, thx!

[@jbenziggy]

Wonderful comment to read, Sherry! I understand that Michael’s mom had mental issues and tried killing herself and he had to rescue her. What a horrible thing for a kid to endure!

[@1967davethewave]

I grew up with "Little House" every Sunday night. It was always like the end of our weekend. But it was always a good end. Michael was like the perfect father in my mind at that age. He was firm, loving and fun. I always think he was exactly like his character. He was taken too early but I know he's looking down from Heaven!

[@greyghostjay]

The shows of my childhood. Sad that the majority of these stars passed young, but we will never forget them. Great story!

[@dano8203]

That’s really sad that fake signatures are authenticated to fans and costing people money. Your letter is really cool. I was born in 72 and grew up watching Michael Landon. I’ve always enjoyed all of his work. I’m happy you got to meet him.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, Dan! It was definitely a highlight of my young life!

[@esthergarcia1373]

Thanks for sharing these memories and tips on celebrity autographs. A friend of ours used to be a nanny/housekeeper for Michael Landon & his wife in the 1980’s. He was very generous with her and her son to the point of lending their Mercedes Benz car for her to drive around and treating her son to going to Disneyland with his family. They were very caring, down to earth people with my friend and her son. Thanks again. ❤️🙏🏻🎥😎

[@soniaperez4526]

if I go to a shoes shop, I expect to buy a pair of shoes, right, the same thing to autographs. I expect the celeb's signature, not the creativity of a random person. If he/she can't sign it to me, then the secretary should write down something like ''sorry but it's not possible at this moment''. This is honest and fair. Great vid, thank you Jeff!

[@tangie777uk]

Loved Michael Landon, such a lovely person and of course a fantastic actor. Yes I agree with you about the signatures, I feel its quite an insult to sell a fake for all that money. Thank you Jeff for a wonderful video.

[@williamfeilhauer2667]

Jeff, you are the most good and decent man I've seen in years. You're dignified demeanor sets you apart from all the fakes out there. I thank God for people like you. You renew my faith in mankind

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, William. You flatter me for those very generous remarks. Thank you so much!

[@williamfeilhauer2667]

@@jbenziggy well Jeff the truth is the truth. It takes a lot to impress an old cuss like me but you certainly do. Stay safe my friend Bill feilhauer

[@cdgates1]

The letter that was 1st written to you in 1975 was the day after they finished shooting the 1st season episodes of lhop. They also celebrated Karen Grassle's birthday on set

[@joelhurley2678]

Jeff, I met Pernell Roberts in 2006 and he indicated to me that he felt he was more of a close friend to Dan Blocker. I think it is very sad that people take advantage of people's ignorance on people's signatures. I used to collect baseball signatures years ago as a boy and when I saw some of them at shows later on I know what you're talkin about; I knew they were fake. Especially when I actually like you did talk to the people and they actually signed them in front of me. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and I did like Michael Landon but I will tell you that Pernell Roberts was a real Class Act, when he came to my home when I lived in Dearborn, MI to see my mom. He did not go inside because my mother had just had cancer surgery and he was afraid he would tire her out. Both actors were a Class Act and I really thought people like Pernell Roberts really was Adam.

[@jbenziggy]

Very cool. How did Pernell know your mother? I heard that Pernell felt Bonanza was cheesy and beneath his talents as an actor. Apparently he felt he was made for greater roles in TV. Any insight?

[@joelhurley2678]

@@jbenziggy when I was visiting the Henry Ford Estate where I used to work my friends had allowed me to have lunch for free. They had paid for my lunch because they knew my mom was so sick I wasn't eating. So I met Pernell Roberts at the Henry Ford Estate with his friend who actually was a writer for Have Gun Will Travel which I found out after he died. So I told him how sick my mother was which I did not know Mister Roberts was also sick from cancer. So when I told him how bad my mom was, and was a fan he asked for my address and he found my home and came to the home. Now the one thing I think is interesting Jeff is that Mister Roberts did not tell me he hated Bonanza. He really enjoyed Bonanza he told me and he stated to me that he missed it along with Dan Blocker. He also stated to me that he enjoyed Westerns so maybe that was a comment he made many years ago but his attitude towards Bonanza changed very drastically. He also indicated to me that he was not real friendly with Michael Landon I don't know what the problem was and I didn't ask.

[@didirosie3226]

​@joelhurley2678 Reports state that he made negative comments about Landon and Green. He disliked the fsct that Green was the patriarch of the family.

[@michaellandonfan]

This was so AMAZING to listen to and watch. Thank you for sharing this, I truly enjoyed it! It's so awesome that you got to meet Michael and have his real signed signature!! 💙

[@jbenziggy]

You are so welcome! I see you are a big fan!

[@michaellandonfan]

Yes! 😁💙

[@pwc9222]

Landon is seriously one of the biggest legends in tv because of his three big shows. Thats a very exclusive club. Great video with deep insight. I love history and i have a modest autograph collection so this is my type of content. Keep it going!

[@alanmiller9681]

One quiet morning at Disneyland many years ago, my wife, young daughter and I wandered in an area near Sleeping Beauty Castle when suddenly there he was…Michael Landon! There was no one else nearby! He greeted us like friends! What a wonderful memory!

[@JMVideos7676]

I remember going to some of the Bonanza movie sets and marveling at how tiny Michael Landon's costumes were. Thanks for all the info in this video about the authenticity of celebrity signatures.

[@skimmer8774]

I stopped watching Bonanza when D.B. died. Even today the reruns without him do not interest me. Because of my administration for M.L. I watched all of Little House. When he passed it was such a loss and I was greatly saddened. He was the best and in my opinion he stood for kindness to others. You are very fortunate to have that letter. Thanks for sharing this is a great episode.

[@Sandra-cm1du]

I met Dan Blocker when he came to the ranch were we bordered our horses to film a Chevy truck commercial in 1968. He was the nicest most down to earth man. Very nice guy. I was so sorry that he passed at such a young age.

[@jbenziggy]

I bet he was a very nice man! He seemed that way. Some celebrities you can just tell if they are genuine or not. Slim Pickens was the same way -- a gem of a human being!

[@Sandra-cm1du]

@@jbenziggy my father knew Slim Pickens. He bought a horse from h I s daughter Maggie, back in the day. My Dad said that Slim Pickens was a nice guy, no Hollywood phony in him, a real cowboy actually. My Dad was real upset when Slim Pickens passed in the early 1980's.

[@Princess_Dani]

Thank you for helping fans possibly not get duped into spending hundreds on something completely worthless. I think the people who took over for Bob Ross sort of did the same thing. They have fake paintings that they pass as real (but done by instructors). I recently started watching "Little House" because I was bored and ended up liking it. Thanks again for another wonderful episode.

[@anthonyparisella1942]

I was a fan of Michael Landon back in the 70s and 80s when his shows originally aired and remember watching all of them. I remember his passing from pancreatic cancer. Ironically a friend of mine just passed away earlier this year from the same cancer that took him also in three months. Please make more videos like this one from the stars of our time!!

[@debbiewilley9428]

Really enjoyed your expose'! I have to share my Michael Landon moment: For some reason, Landon, Dan Blocker and Lorne Green were at an event at the old state fair grounds in Sacramento circa 1962 I think . My grandmother drove me and some of my friends down to see them. I got a kiss on the cheek from Michael Landon--talk about every 12-year old girl's fantasy! I remember it like it was yesterday (and I'm in my 70s now)! I was obsessed by Bonanza then and never missed a show.

[@daisymaefrench4041]

Your story is a little similar to mine. When I was 14 my friend and I went to Crescent Park in East Providence RI. We were walking around and who came walking towards us??? Bobby Rydell. He gave us both a kiss on the cheek. I will always remember that and just like you I'm in my 70s.

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Thank you, Jeff! I was a fan of Michael Landon and still enjoy seeing him on reruns of Bonanza. I would rather not receive a reply from an actor than have something sent to me signed by the secretary. I want the real thing! Side note, my mom died of pancreatic cancer in 2018. All cancers are bad, but pancreatic is just brutal with a very low survival rate. Enjoyed your video! 🇺🇲🚜👍

[@lilolmecj]

My daughter is a Massage Therapist, a client of her’s had been struggling with a cough and upper back pain for about a year. Something shifted and her doctor finally ordered a CT scan. She had pancreatic cancer, and I don’t think she made it even two weeks. It was horribly painful to her fam, and friends. Her children were just in their mid twenties. It is the worst. I am sorry you lost your mom, sending comfort across the internet.

[@tractorhyatt7044]

@@lilolmecj Thank you, Carole! 🙏

[@Victoria-ns2vi]

My youngest son who is 40 is named after michael, I absolutely loved little joe and hoss! I still watch bonanza, it's my all time favorite show

[@SonjasSEAcrets]

I liked the whole video! I loved learning about the real signature. You and I grew up in the same years, so yea, I appreciated Michael Landon’s approach to wholesome programming. Of course, none of us are perfect, so no one should expect he was. Great actor!

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome! Thank you! I agree! His TV was family friendly, unlike the crap on TV today!

[@troyklinginsmith2523]

Always enjoyed Michael Landon as an actor. Sitting with my grandfather watching Bonanza. Then later Little House & to cap it off Hiway To Heaven. Who could forget that laugh of Mr.Landon. Victor French was in all 3 of those series, which made them so good together. Jeff, when you are passionate about something as you are, it kind of shows how you admire & respect the history of great film stars as Michael Landon.👍👍👍👍👍🤠🇺🇸

[@DK-et6lm]

Michael Landon was one of my favorites growing up. His work had an uplifting quality to it. Thanks for sharing your experiences Jeff. I had autographs on a Celebrity golf tournament back in the 70s. Bob Hope Jack Lemmon to name a few. Don’t know whatever happened to it.

[@TOPTENTRAVEL01]

I'm 58, so I grew up with Bonanza and Little House. I remember the shock of Dan Blocker's death. Great video.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! I am a bit older than you. Your comment is much appreciated!

[@aulii11]

I've never collected autographs, but found this episode very interesting - well done! I was a Landon fan in my younger years as were many of my peers.

[@jbenziggy]

Landon was ever present on TV for decades!

[@ford32able]

Your unique ability to bring facts to life is very refreshing. Watching you navigate truth is awe inspiring and it puts that part of mysteries to an end. Any one who watched Bonanza admired every actor that played in that series. Detail, research and fact for me is your mantra because what you continue to teach us no longer clouds the truth. Thx

[@jerrys9226]

So good you included your baby son in the photograph with Michael Landon. Sometimes we learn from our parent’s mistakes on how to be better parents. As always great work Jeff!

[@jbenziggy]

Absolutely!! Thanks Jerry! I wanted that experience for my kids!

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Great video. Always loved Michael Landon, Victor French and Dan Blocker. RIP. So glad you showed the real deal compared to the fake signatures.

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

I have always enjoyed watching Michael Landon and still watch him every morning when I get home from work. I work nights, get off at 0600 and if I go straight home I catch the last half of Dr. Quinn medicine Woman and then an hour or so of Little House. Then I flip the channel over to watch a couple of episodes of Touched by an Angel. It doesn't get much better than that in my opinion. And I have always enjoyed watching anything Michael Landon did and always will. Glad you got to meet him. I have never been an autograph collector, but last month I just had to send Carol Burnett a birthday card and letter. She really is the Queen of Comedy and a pioneer for Female comics and in my opinion she never really got the recognition she deserved for that. I asked for a photo print and possibly a autograph to pass onto my granddaughter. She is very young but when she starts to come visit and stay weekends with her Grandma, I plan on introducing her to Carol Burnetts comedy, it's hysterical, clean and wholesome. I don't know if I'll be sent anything, but I did send her publicist a letter requesting it along with an self addressed envelope for a return photo in addition to sending $5.00 for any additional postage if needed.

[@davidclark9150]

Jeff, thank you so much for this sensitive and moving episode. Michael Landon was always a favorite of mine, from Bonanza to Highway to Heaven. He was hilarious when he appeared with Johnny Carson. Thanks to your hobby of writing celebrities, we are able to see them as people.

[@jbenziggy]

I appreciate your very nice comment, David! Johnny Carson was great at bringing out people's real personality and Landon always seemed at home on his show. I sure miss both entertainers!

[@MissHappiness36]

Grew up watching Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie and love Michael Landon. By the time Highway to Heaven came on I was in college and working evenings. I’m so bummed that Michael Landon was filming an episode close by and I missed it! Your baby boy is adorable. Thank you for the episode and keep ‘em coming.

[@lisadieter-burns]

It is amazing to me to see the access you obtained to various public figures. The letters that you received from your inquiries too! You had/have tenacity and a way with people I think. Thanks for the video. ☺️ Michael seemed like a kind person and a pro at giving the audience quality programming.

[@KennethEdwards-ut1sm]

Really good piece Jeff. Enjoyed it very much. Years ago I wrote to Mr. Landon right after he started his production company about a story that I thought may be in his wheelhouse. A well known hobo at the time by the name of "Peg Leg Locke" spent a portion of the year here in Paducah, KY, and most of the time could be found in the rail yards close to my home. Peg Leg was a colorful person with great local interest and always lived year round outside in a large cardboard box near the tracks. So by contacting Mr. Landon I thought that he may want to film a story here. Several weeks later I received the signed form letter that you showed thanking me and that was it. Never heard anything more. . .

[@maureen8745]

Watch many of these shows in reruns. When Highway to Heaven first aired I had just turned 11 and diagnosed with brain cancer. That show helped me keep the faith. Thanks for sharing 💞

[@robertforrest7956]

One of Michael Landon's ranch houses is just down the road from my place here in Chico CA. Big house and beautiful acreage. Meet him once will at a friend's place that worked as a stunt performer back then. Really nice person.

[@mov1ngforward]

So exciting!!!! Here's to 100K!! Excellent episode with a very thorough investigation into signatures. He was quite a guy...as are you, Jeff! It's all about integrity...those who do it for gain will always lose...karma. Loved seeing your gram and baby with your first wife (may she RIP), you have a wealthy history and great memories with those you loved and admired. 🙏🏻❤

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much! I just hit 100,000 subscribers tonight! Momentous occasion!

[@pittsburgh-gal]

@@jbenziggyYay! 🎈🎉🎈🎉Congrats!!👍

[@mov1ngforward]

Hooray!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Could this have been "angelically" manipulated? You may have been "touched by an angel!" 😇😉

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Another GR8 HH vid! You've had some great adventures Jeff! Very cool!

[@lifeasReno]

I live in Waterford moved here two years ago best little town I've lived in.. Loved the video. I grew up watching him on all his TV shows. I learned more about Michael Landon watching your video then I ever knew before. Videos like yours showing behind the scenes brings the stars down to a human level. It's nice to know that they are just regular people doing a job we're the ones that glamorize them.

[@lelandstronks319]

Loved all the Bonanza guys. Thx for sharing 😊 Lots of interesting information.

[@jackdelay6558]

Keeping people honest is a wonderful thing !

[@4sakesalive-75]

Loved Michael Landon and all his shows and him as a person, Thanks

[@davidelack8809]

You are obviously passionate about this particular subject, well done! Truth needs to be held in higher regard than it currently is.Thank you again for your honesty and integrity!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you kindly!

[@jackyandell2489]

As always, another great video vlog. Thanks so much for all your hard work to put these great history blogs on for we the curious to see..Take care

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them! Thanks, Jack!

[@jeffs8614]

Great job. Growing up everyone LOVED Michael Landon - especially the girls. It amazes me you had the forsight to approach him in person. Although I did not watch Little House or Highway to Heaven at the time, I have grown to like them in syndication. Also his before Bonanza credits are noteworthy - Cheyene, The Rifleman, Wanted Dead or Alive, GE Theatre , etc. His movies were entertaining as well. He was the albino in "God;s Little Acre" (classic watch) and Teenage Werewolf (which also starred Guy Williams as the cop). His Tonight show appearances can be found on KZbin. He was also on Hollywood Squares and sang on Dean Martin & Hullaballo ! Finally, his made for TV movies were also enjoyable - "Where Pigeons Go to Die" w/ Art Carney and "Sam's Son" w/ Eli Wallach. They put out an album of Bonanza songs - one actually has the lyrics to the Bonanza theme!.......

[@daveforeman6931]

Great story- once again, thanks for a great video History Hunters.

[@carrolle7101]

Michael Landon! I was born in 1955 - I remember Sundays Bonanza would be on TV, and I thought Michael was hot even as a 5 year old. I was determined to marry him as soon as I was old enough - lol! Something about that twinkle in his eye sure caught my attention as a little girl, or maybe it was the cowboy thing. I believe I never missed an episode so I could see him. I think I had very good taste!

[@jbenziggy]

I think lots of women were smitten by his famously good looks! My mother always called him a hunk. She loved when guys had wild hair! LOL

[@carrolle7101]

He had great hair. When I grew up I read he didn't wear underwear ever and, um, it was noticeable.

[@dianneD27]

Excellent taste ! 😊

[@webchuck1]

Hello Jeff, What a wonderful video and sharing your memories being with Michael Landon. Have a wonderful day

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much, Charles!

[@douglasfuqua7082]

Hello again, Jeff. Good vid and solid info...there ARE a lot of forgeries out there... Good job !!! Sometimes I'll tell you about meeting Lorne Greene while boarding at McLaren Las Vegas years ago...if you're interested. I NEVER ask for autographs, but this was an exception...it wasn't for ME... Good job on the vid !!! Well done, thorough.

[@random22026]

3:59 ML/em at the bottom of your letter--'em' represents the initials of the secretary who typed your letter. It is lovely that he signed it...the mistake in the typeface--that letter 't'!--takes me back to the days (1975!) when the 'X' key on the new-fangled IBM Selectric typewriters was GOLDEN, and added hundreds of dollars to the price of that time-saving machine.

[@christydeannl3105]

I really enjoyed Michael's work. I too was so sad when he became ill and passed away. Thank you so much for the information about his autographs. Love your video content.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much. I just felt like I needed to share what’s going on with his autograph, or shall I say fake autographs being sold.

[@automatedelectronics6062]

Thank you for another great video! Michael Landon was always one of my favorite actors. I never missed an episode of "Little House On The Prairie" or "Highway To Heaven". I was saddened by his passing.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! From one Landon fan to another!

[@tammanyfields3583]

When I worked as a Background Artist on the Highway to Heaven I learnd what a truly good fellow he was. He told his crew to " NEVER" CALL BACKGROUND EXTRAS PERIOD. He considered it disrespectful and degrading. He said it before shooting began each time I was booked on the show. On one occassion, an Asst. A.D. snapped his finger at somebody and Michael saw it spun around and dimissed the guy from the set. Some 30 years later I would work on Scounts Vs. The Zombies which his son directed and he too, is just like his father and all about respect.

[@JulieS261]

"Bonanza" was a huge hit in Australia. It was one of a few westerns they re-ran here during the day (mostly afternoons) during th 1970s and 1980s. Thanks for the interesting look at the autographs.

[@margaretedmonds786]

We absolutely love your content and the passion is evident in all of your segments, keep up the good work! And Sarah looks great! She needs more exposure on the channel too!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much!

[@rhondaz356]

Jeff, this was very interesting. I'm so glad that getting autographs has been your lifelong passion. This Mike Landon video was really very informative... another great one 👏👏☀️🤠

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much, Rhonda! So happy that you liked this one! Some folks didn't care for Landon but I was a fan!

[@Moultrie31768]

Another great video. Amazing that you were able when younger to collect autographs/letters that mean so much today. And Michael Landon was a great actor. Forgeries are galore with famous people autographs. I had a second cousin (Stan Musial) and his autograph is being forged at a large level today since he is gone. Should be a crime. Keep up the good work and congratulations on passing 100K soon.

[@lifewithjosef]

I've said more than once that Stan is being forgotten about in the modern baseball convo about the greatest hitters.

[@mauiswift6391]

Awesome Jeff! I loved little house on the prairie so much. Congratulations on 100,000 subs🎉

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Congratulations on reaching 100K subs Jeff! Well deserved and long over due!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much, Steve! It took forever…. 🤣

[@ralphpatrick3071]

His signature did evolve but when you said look for the flattop B in Best Wishes, BOOM..authentic! Super interesting, Jeff! Thanks!!

[@jbenziggy]

Yep, and if you study his autograph as I have done, you can spot a fake within seconds! Thanks, Ralph!

[@marcieconant5559]

I recently had my gallbladder out and learned at the time that sometimes there can be complications. I was sad the day I learned that Dan Blocker died. At the time it was rumored that he had died of a heart attack. In either case, it was such a tragic lost. I also remember how heartbroken I was when Michael Landon died. I love all the autographs and pictures that you have collected. I also like that you did extensive research regarding the authentic vs. the fake autographs. If it's not the real deal why bother? I followed Michael Landon's career from Bonanza, Little House, Highway to Heaven all the way to the pilot of the series that he never got to finish called "Us".

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed my presentation on Michael Landon! He was one of a kind and sorely missed! Yes, surgeries can all have serious complications. I had a good friend go in for a routine surgery and he died on the table. None of us have tomorrow as a guarantee! So happy that you were a devoted fan of his!

[@tedmccullen7466]

Good show as usual thanks Big Guy!

[@donbrown3599]

Jeff, you are right Actors and Actresses should sign their photos and not other do their signing for them. There are so many fakes and repro of things out you need to be real careful. I am glad you did a long video on this subject.

[@sandraflinn9914]

Loved Michael Landon! Miss him!

[@danemartin2992]

Jeff’s my forest gump….your a Star ⭐️. excuse me I’ve just been binge watching your videos 😂😂😂😂 you always inform me with great info & knowledge thank you!!..

[@deeannefritz8424]

Very interesting! Can't wait to check out more! I was a fan of Michael Landon, but mostly Little House, as I read all the books numerous times as a young girl.

[@gailwarnock2764]

Loved Michael Landon and I hate the thought of people getting ripped off . Really enjoyed this .

[@jerryfountain7921]

Awesome and informative vlog Jeff, thanks for all you present to us. It's great to be made aware of these fake autographed photos and scripts. I remember meeting our 40th president Ronald Reagan as he traveled through our little Novato town in Marin. He signed the back of his bumper sticker but I don't know where it ended up. I look forward to your Sunday vlogs, keep 'em coming!

[@jbenziggy]

I am a big Reagan collector! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@SheOpines]

Just found your channel. I wanted to see what you had to say about ML. In 1976 I participated in the California pageant for Junior Miss scholarship competition. Michael Landon was the MC. He was also a judge for the interview portion. The thing that impressed me the most was how easily he put us at ease. He also had an amazing head of hair! He was genuine and extremely likable. PS I came in 8th for the state of California. I was very happy to be in the top 10 😊

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for finding us and for sharing your impressions of Michael Landon! What an experience! He is one who we could use today as TV is just becoming rotten! And yes, the Michael Landon hair was quite something to admire! I wish I could grow a head like that today! But if he were alive today, would he be keeping it short? We will never know!

[@GaggleofDoozies]

Oh man.....what great video!! Love all of my Landon shows.....you were so lucky to have met him and to be on the Highway to Heaven set.....that would've been so cool. Love all of those authentic auto's.....thanks for exposing the fakes.😎👍

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petpilgrimgoose]

Very interesting and informative. The best part was sharing your lifetime of memories. Of course we loved all of Michael Landon's shows! ~History geeks living in a 250 yr. old home in NH

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dernerdo]

I grew up watching Little House..I still watch it. Michael Landon was a very good actor. I remember when he passed away, it was like losing a family member. I enjoyed your videos..Thank you

[@jbenziggy]

I agree. Felt like I lost a friend.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Great memories. Loved all the shows they where in and very much enjoyed this video Thankyou Jeff

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you Lindsay! We appreciate you as a faithful viewer!

[@tonyjaz]

Congrats Jeff and Sarah on reaching 100k subscribers!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you!!

[@sistergoldenhair2231]

Hot cup coffee and a rainy California morning with Jeff about one of my favorite actors. I was a fan of Bonanza and Little House. I visited Laura Ingals house in Missouri in 2009. I didnt know about all the local areas where Michael was filming in. I would visit Tulloch Lake and La Grange growing up in Waterford. My father remarked one day he saw Michael Landon "Little Joe" going through Oakdale one day. Great video Jeff.

[@promisesrkept]

Jeff, thanks again for another unique and interesting production. Like many things this is an example of buyer beware. You have educated yourself as others should. I am a fan of Michael Landon’s work. I have a lot of respect for him. I experienced sadness when he was sick and dying. It’s a strange thing to feel like that about someone I never met. I doubt I would have enjoyed being in his company because his personality was so different from those I’m comfortable around. I don’t like to be around smokers, pranksters or narcissistic people and he seems to have been all of those. Thanks again, keep up the great work. I look forward to the next one!

[@jbenziggy]

I think Landon touched the human heart in ways most entertainers never will. I think that's why we all loved him and felt sad when he died! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@promisesrkept]

@@jbenziggy Jeff, thanks for taking the time to respond. Michael Landon certainly touched the hearts of my family and myself. He was a legendary and unforgettable storyteller. His death was a tragic loss and likely robbed a generation of his talents.

[@sherriefehring8963]

I have an autograph from him when I met him in 1980. He was filming Little House on the Prairie and flew into the Modesto, California airport. No one was there I was working for a little airline at the ticket counter and he asked me for some change for the vending machine. I will never forget the encounter. How nice looking and gracious he was. The biggest smile ever. Michael and a small film crew were waiting for their ride they had just flown in to film in the foothills. It is real and authentic !

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much for sharing this story! This is the first I have heard that Landon flew into the Modesto Airport. I do know that he flew into the Columbia Airport quite a bit. What an interesting revelation!

[@sherriefehring8963]

I think the trip was very secretive to avoid press....

[@robinbyrd410]

Aww we all loved Michael Landon ..life is always in motion .

[@RedProg]

Another wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing it. Brings back memories of watching westerns on the old tv.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! Your comment is much appreciated!

[@starquant]

Really informative video. I collect exclusively Richard Hatch signatures (Battlestar Galactica) and like you, can now spot a fake instantly. Unfortunately there are heaps of fakes out there featuring his signature as well (Although his is are lot more common and still relatively affordable). Started to become an issue after he died in 2017. I loved the photos you showed. Richard was never too busy for his fans and signed thousands of autographs.

[@jimgross4784]

one of my favorite all time actors. i really enjoyed this video. i feel bad for the people who pay good money believing the autograph they are receiving is real. that is why the only autographs i own (mostly sports stars) were all obtained in person and can be authenticated by photos of them signing. i would be very leery of buying any autograph on the internet....just too many scammers out there. But a Michael Landon autograph is one that I wish i had in my collection. Very informative video!

[@stankormy5717]

This is excellent research HH!

[@sside8]

Great video on Michael Landon. I liked both “Little House” and “Highway to Heaven”. My wife and I were on vacation in Washington DC when we saw on the evening news that he had passed away. Very sad. I’m glad you called out all the fake autographs that are out there. Unfortunately it’s a big business and a lot of unsuspecting people like myself are victims of autograph fraud. Keep up the good work!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Are you an autograph collector too?

[@sside8]

@@jbenziggy No, not really. I have bought two or three autographed purchases from eBay in the past and they are probably not authentic.

[@SteveNas530]

Enjoy your videos Jeff! Keep up the great work.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much!

[@Lettermenfan1000]

Hello Jeff, greetings from Hong Kong. I have just now come across your video which I find most interesting and informative. I would like to share that I watched a lot of US TV shows, including Bonanza, while growing up. I wrote to Michael Landon and received a picture postcard of the Bonanza stars, minus Pernell Roberts. This was after PR had left the show. Over the years, I wrote to many stars and was lucky enough to have received personal letters (some handwritten) and personally autographed pictures from most of them. They are among my most prized memorabilia. You were very lucky to have met ML. I also enjoyed watching LHOP and Highway to Heaven. I now watch Bonanza on KZbin and I must say that I also enjoy Pernell Roberts' excellent performance as Adam. All the best to you.

[@jbenziggy]

Hi Virginia! Nice to hear from a Hong Kong fan! We loved Bonanza and all of Landon's TV shows. How do you feel about the political situation with China?

[@Lettermenfan1000]

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[@joycechapman262]

Enjoyed all those shows Thank you for this video. God bless

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Joyce! Your comment is much appreciated! God bless you too!

[@klaseronen7535]

Thank you Jeff for another great video! You know what is worse than having received a fake autograph? The answer: not receiving an autograph at all. During the years I have had autographs written by ex-racing drivers right in front of me (even F1 World Champions and drivers who have since passed on), however I ordered an autograph of the legendary Formula One and Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve from one of my acquaintances, who is also a racing 'enthusiast'. It's been something like over 20 years now since I bought the autograph; do you think it is still in the mail? 😂

[@carriedillmann4455]

When I found out that Michael Landon had Pancreatic Cancer I saw an address in The National Enquirer to write him . I wrote a 4 page letter thanking him for 10:31 Little House on the Prairie and how much I loved it and him.❤️

[@jbenziggy]

That was very sweet. I'm sure the outpouring of love was quite comforting to him!

[@carriedillmann4455]

@@jbenziggy I always hoped he got it but I never knew if he got it.

[@Clairvoyant70]

I was a huge fan of Michael Landon, there are a lot of actors who don’t like to sign their autographs. Rock Hudson was another very famous actor, he was a star but didn’t like to sign autographs for people. It makes it more challenging that way to have to really look for one. Thanks for sharing this! ☺️