Melissa Gilbert looks back on "Little House on the Prairie"

[@manuelcrosato]

I'm an 18 years old Italian boy who fell in love with "Little House on the Prairie" about one year ago. I casually discovered it by watching a TV channel called "Paramount Network" and I liked it so much that then I decided to buy every DVD of every season of it. Each day, as soon as I come back from school, I watch a new episode while eating lunch. It makes me feel better, in many ways. Some stories make me burst into laughter. Others drive me to reflect upon very serious and important topics such as society, moral values, nature worth, friendship, family, work, faith etc. Most of them, anyway, often move me so deeply to reduce me to tears, but those tears are not tears of sadness, of melancholy, but tears of joy: it's as if the wonderful message of empathy and love Michael Landon wanted to convey came straightaway to my soul, to my heart. It gives me hope in humanity, because it always reminds me that man can be good, just and happy too, if he truly believes in it. Maybe I'm too sensitive, but I don't consider it as an handicap, instead I think a true man should be both strong and sensitive, and the character of Charles Ingalls is an outstanding example of this idea.

[@claudiajames891]

My moral compass!🙂

[@isaiahsvlogstravel7878]

I hope his soul is resting well, he was such a good man. I love this show and has so many good memories just watching it. FLY HIGH MICHAEL LANDON, We love you!!!

[@elenapulvirenti4667]

Il canale Paramount Network(27) trasmettono il telefilm " La casa nella prateria " ad oltranza.

[@lnl3237]

Manuel, make sure you don't miss the final goodbye to Little House. It was a film made in 1984 called "Little House: The Last Farewell." Have a stack of tissues near at hand.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

You are very eloquent in expressing your views on the show and in life in general. 🙏😃

[@bryantireland8599]

I love Melissa's ending comment that she would "gladly yield the chair" to Michael if he were still with us. Such a great lady!!

[@okmjtmm]

I got all chocked up when she said that. Feel she was too.

[@savannahherrera8280]

It looked like she was about to tear up

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

Yeh! I cried!

[@denissegoatcher-avila3113]

I remember when he passed. I was still very young, but it was sad!

[@Honeybees1005]

He was such a favorite of mine

[@CHICK-A-BOOM]

I don’t think she realizes how much her skills and professionalism as a young actress helped to bring such wonderfully written scripts to life! Thank you Ms. Gilbert for your contribution to the arts!

[@cje7293]

Melissa you owned up, you are amazing..We all wanted to live in the little house in my early days.I am a mother and a grandmother..life lessons are so cherished today..I'm 67.. love forgiveness..and mercy.💜

[@rosenfamily8986]

This made me tear up a bit. Well said. 😍

[@cje7293]

I agree! She is Laura!

[@CHICK-A-BOOM]

Ruthlessnoodle Ruthlessnoodle it’s not disappointing to me at all. What would mentioning Christ do? Would it add to the power, love, light and truth of her words? No, not at all because her words are HIM! This show appealed and still appeals to people of differing faiths. This show moved and continues to move me in ways like no other and I’m not of the Christian faith AT ALL! Also, the Ingles and most of Walnut Grove’s residents were Protestants.

[@Cola64]

Ruthlessnoodle it just showed how life was before facebook and google ...why would the mention christ 3/4 of the actors and producers were of the jewish faith

[@JohnsonVideoLibrary]

So glad to see Melissa doing well and living the spirit of that show.

[@hamper22]

I know that makes me happy ❤️

[@Boilingfrogg]

Never liked the woman her becoming a Democrat don't surprise me in the least

[@jgjg3848]

She's not living the spirit of the show at all. Read her own books, in her own words. She's vile.

[@LucaJacobson8168]

Mocking Melissa Sue Anderson, at every chance, for all those decades while herself LIVING a decadent LIFE and STYLE, still stuck on the only thing she succeeded in back in the 70s. Just like her surviving CO-STARS . Sue Anderson still the only one that LIVED and LIVES a DECENT life.

[@vervideosgiros1156]

​​@@LucaJacobson8168 She doesn't mock Melissa Sue Anderson; the one who played Nelly does: "Nasty Nelly" is very witty and nice and Mellissa Sue Anderson always think she's too good to go to "The Little House in the Prairie" reunions and stuff. Mellissa Gilbert doesn't have a "decadent life", as you call it: she lives in the country and there's nothing wrong with that. She did some tv movies and she always has been a great actress but she prefered to be a part of shows that really means something to her.

[@andytownsend7828]

What an incredible clip! My great uncle was a cameraman for this show - he's shown with Michael Landon at 3:52! What a beautiful surprise for my family and me to see my uncle, Bob Ulrich, on the TV screen, who passed a couple years ago. Rest in Peace, Bob. And thanks to the Sunday Morning team who produced this segment!

[@dianeleahy4970]

Andrea Ulrich How awesome for you to see your great uncle with Michael Landon.

[@katbowl9971]

Aw, that's very cool!

[@Tracymmo]

Do you have any stories to share?

[@FacheChanteDeux]

RIP to your uncle Bob, condolences to your family.

[@Ginger515]

That’s so awesome!! 🥰

[@tallisinwonderland4724]

I actually think this show helped me develop empathy as a child, I was in tears watching it nearly every single week. I loved it.

[@tselampe]

Yup. It is amazing.

[@kallen868]

My Mom read us the books and we always watched the show. I was devastated when in later years she sold the entire series of books in a yard sale.

[@tselampe]

Actually I dont't remember crying when I watched it as a young teen. But now I cry, with every single episode. But in an incredibly good way. It is such a great change from the real, modern world out there.

[@saskiapanter]

Same here

[@nancyvillines4552]

I was an adult. And felt the same. But my Mom was/is still my Muse. Almost 92. Sharp as a tac. Walks every day. So I was raised to be that way. Born in 1929, Nov 28th, Thanksgiving day. She was pretty much raised that way. The depression. Stock Market crash. Great stories too. Good lessons for every generation. Our son grew up on it also.

[@stephaniejennison5238]

What a lovely lady! I had the honor of caring for Michael Landon as a nurse in his final months and he was one of the most honorable people I have ever had an opportunity to care for. He truly was an amazing human being!

[@fayfalcon7642]

What a blessing for you🕊❤️🙏🏼

[@tonyapetrina60]

Thanks for sharing that! ❤️

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Bless you!

[@bracita15]

Stephanie Jennison What an honor! I watched this show like a religion when it aired originally. Watching Laura become a teacher was very special for me because that’s what I wanted to do when I grew up, which I did. I remember clearly how excited I was when she got her first kiss on screen by “Manly.” I also remember when Michael Landon was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and I remember when he died. I cried buckets that day.

[@birdsfan57]

He was one of the BEST! Miss his "genius"...and his compassion for humanity.

[@kathleenharris3403]

Melissa is holding back tears when she says she would gladly yield the chair to Michael Landon, he was such a great voice for the people.

[@mramirez5239]

Which people?

[@stephaniehaines4454]

She was , bless her heart . I felt that pain when she said that ❤️

[@SciFiGirl007]

@@mramirez5239 People who are fans of the show. People that hold true to the values of hard work, honesty, self respect and respect for your neighbors.

[@duanekidd7651]

That gave me a tear.

[@m42037]

She said he was like a father to her they were really close

[@roro515_video]

Is there anyone who grew up in the 70’s who doesn’t love Melissa Gilbert? She seems like great, smart, down-to-Earth, woman. Fantastic interview.

[@tonzyjc]

I'm a 90's kid and loveee her !! One of my fav shows

[@courievanessa1261]

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[@Marie-tl8ek]

My daugther's name is Melissa because of Melissa Gilbert.

[@beaulieuc8910]

i agree, she is normal too

[@theresapetrillo-montgomery6946]

I am a teacher. I show my students episodes yearly every year. They absolutely love it!

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

The episode with Hoss Cartwright's son was epochal.

[@patriciamuller2016]

I planned it too, the day I am a teacher I will do so too. What episodes did you show?😍😍😍

[@patriciamuller2016]

@@chadbest5411 great😍😍😍 oh Country Girls is my favourite episode😍😍

[@danieleduchene-alessandrin6959]

I'm a teacher in France and I do it too 👍👍👍

[@thearcherofjustice1492]

There's a lot of life lessons, pedagogy, life dramas and lessons.

[@anon6116]

That was the nicest interview I’ve seen in ages and Melissa Gilbert is a very lovely person.

[@lupegaehring2362]

I know , right? So sweet and honest...beautiful 💙

[@olivia6063]

I agree. Such a nice woman.

[@9sheri9]

@anon6116 I totally agree, couldn't have said it better ❤️

[@TanaiaBerden]

I grew up watching it at age 3…my father read me & my siblings the book series too. My family even took an RV trip to see where the real Laura Ingalls grew up . I saw plum creek and the spot where the in ground house was. I also idolized Laura and would wear brown braided yarn clipped in my hair ! ( I had short hair when young ) and I’m 52 years old & I have re watched all the episodes many many times over all the years and still watch it today . I still cry during sad episodes & laugh at the funny ones..I just feel calm when I’m watching it ..the era when life was simple but still challenging! Best show ever ❤

[@micheleoftheoaks5506]

Melissa looks so comfortable and at ease.

[@bwb4416]

hhmmmm she needs to take care of herself a bit more.

[@margietucker1719]

@@bwb4416 She looks great

[@MyKingdomForAK9]

@@margietucker1719 , I completely agree with you.💘 She appears as any healthy 56-yr.-old woman should look.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Indeed. She always seems to!

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

Life gets easier when you embrace your age. I'm 58. At 19 I discovered my first grey hair. Then wasted 3 decades and a small fortune on correcting that issue. Now I'm salt & pepper, while my friends are franticly batteling the no 1 enemy. The dreaded aftergrowth. 😨 I've also resorted to comfortable shoes and clothes. It actually only took me into my late twenties to realize that my toes don't look like pointy triangles ! The memory of my grandmother's and great aunt's bunions was also a sobering thought. 😁

[@matitsarichie111]

Little house on the prairie was like a bowl of hot soup on a cold day!

[@In_time]

David Horan _*is!!_ 🥰

[@rachelotremba8100]

That's such a great way to put it!!

[@roccop913]

It SURE WAS ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@SoapinTrucker]

💯🏆

[@dh.inflameswetrust3419]

And still it IS a hot soup in cold days. Couldnt say it better. ✨✨✨✨

[@CurveTheRain]

I love it when a celeb you don’t often hear about is just quietly living their best life! Love it love it! 🤟🏽

[@youtoo2233]

This show definitely will leave you in tears more often than not, it often has a spiritual vibe to it, kind of like a little piece of heaven

[@whatwhat8524]

We need more shows like Little House on the Prairie and less horrible reality TV shows.

[@jimklipper6022]

Reality shows are cheaper to make. It all boils down to $$$.

[@Madbandit77]

@@jimklipper6022 Yeah, and the genre brought us the scoundrel in the Oval Office.

[@MTknitter22]

Jim Klipper yes but the series’ now are JUST as bad with all their preachy PC. Its why people have tuned out.

[@MTknitter22]

Roy Phillips BALONEY

[@Madbandit77]

@@MTknitter22 Just like the Saturday morning cartoon character in the Oval Office.

[@lynn8524]

She seems like a very sweet person. I’m glad she was just herself and was glad she likes to garden. So do I!

[@arroyobaby38]

Lynn - Doesn’t she tho?? Just a sweetheart :)

[@nuttybar9]

@@arroyobaby38 Yeah but she named the chicken after a liar.

[@nuttybar9]

@Rebecca Hendersen Did you work with her?

[@nancylucas7897]

Rebecca Hendersen I know three people who have met her and she was a horrible person to them.

[@nancylucas7897]

Live free Happened just last summer. Don’t be delusional.

[@kristinalowe8627]

I love how she seems so relaxed, wearing blissfully comfortable attire, grey hair, no makeup and unapologetic ! What a relief from the high pressures of Hollywood. God bless this lovely woman who gave us such wonderful tv memories. 💕🌸🦋😇

[@benjigirl1971]

KRISTINA LOWE I agree- she’s gorgeous. And glows from the inside. She does have a wee bit of tasteful make up on though 😉. Perfection.

[@sophialewis5474]

Beautiful her sense of self and calm

[@fomalhauto]

@@benjigirl1971 yeah she is the perfect example of how show business people should be aging gracefully and not a get a bunch of work done to look young she looks and sounds great I always thought that she was very attractive

[@KumaBean]

She's very Earthy, lovely 💚

[@marialeininger7687]

KRISTINA LOWE ‘has]]`

[@tracie3890]

I was five years old when Little House on the Prairie aired for the first time. I was hooked immediately. And now, the age 53, I’m re-watching the entire series again. It is absolutely a cultural institution. I only wish Michael Landon would have lived long enough to see the impact that he and the show made.

[@thalirkodi3985]

Me too...😊👌👍

[@GarlandFarms]

I'm 54 and been re-watching the entire series as well...along with my wife and only daughter, who's a brown eyed, brown haired 10 year old who does a heck of a Laura Ingals impersonation.

[@dianasmith1746]

​@@thalirkodi3985 o

[@motocatz87]

I'm 53 and re-watching also! I don't know if you remember the episode with Billy Barty, but yrs ago I was a hostess at Katella Deli in Los Alamitos, CA and Billy used to frequent the Los Alamitos race track down the street. I couldn't believe it was him walking through the restraunt doors. I was so excited to seat him and I told him I remembered him on Little House on The Prairie and he said it was wonderful to work on the show. He seemed like a very nice man.

[@simonetomazaromasuave3271]

Verdade pessoas que fizeram a diferença

[@linal502]

We need more Melissa Gilberts in this world. I just love her.

[@gabelogan5877]

Really??? This woman defended Roman Polanski and said his drugging and Raping of a little girl was “a gray matter” and he didn’t deserved his fugitive status and deserved to get an Oscar.

[@motors5153]

@@gabelogan5877 Hollywood, you expected more?

[@gabelogan5877]

kevin hill I don’t care. whether it’s Hollywood or Republicans I expect better.

[@shortstuff1970]

I totally agree with u.

[@linal502]

@@shortstuff1970 Thanks. You have great taste in your subscriptions btw. : )

[@robinbrl]

One of the best shows to ever air on television.

[@erinpeacexo1854]

Couldn't agree more. I'm still watching the show. Last night I watched the Christmas episode from Season One. I love it!!

[@carolbuksar2444]

robinbrlpl

[@sophialewis5474]

The best. Oh what love

[@sophialewis5474]

@@erinpeacexo1854 me too

[@mattofthenorth]

Little House! Tons of life lessons with core values. How many tv series have ever had that much content, quality, and staying power to transcend generations?

[@sabrina9333]

"Highway to Heaven"? It was a big lost when Micheal Landon died 😢

[@jerrigraham5738]

I remember reading the books and watching the show as a little Black girl in Ohio. I found so much comfort and joy in that show. I might have to watch them again?

[@SuesOriginals]

sabrina carelli my thought exactly!

[@sabrina9333]

@@SuesOriginals 50 & fabulous!

[@dalekundtz4603]

@Jamie Winblad :. I laughed when I read what you wrote. Brought back great memories of my own daughter and I reading her books together. I thought back to the year I took my family out west and we stopped in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, the first homestead they had, to see the place that the Ingalls family lived in the dugout house and played on table rock in the creek. I am 67 years old now and am so glad my daughter and I have these good memories of days gone by.

[@ARKenMan]

I named my first daughter Laura because of the impact of this show. I don't think there will ever be a show on TV like that one again. It was perfect.

[@JenniferOrr-sh6wt]

So did I! My daughter’s name is, Laura Anne.❤

[@VintageThriftedTreasures]

I wish I was named Laura because of this show! It was and is my absolute favorite show to watch, but no my mom named me Laura after General Hospital’s Luke and Laura…sigh 😂 btw I love my name!

[@Godhelpus62]

The keys: “Compassion, community, faith, love”. I couldn’t agree more!

[@automnejoy5308]

Today we have selfishness, isolation, despair and hate.

[@joshuabrande2417]

I might add, humanity.

[@marilyn6979]

true

[@marilyn6979]

@@joshuabrande2417 on all sides..yes

[@piratex4498]

She must of not voted trump, these are NOT Republican values or Christian albeit.

[@cindyvazquez7500]

Melissa Gilbert sounds exactly the same as when she was on Little House on the Prairie. She also seems very down to earth. I grew up watching that show so I remember it well.

[@ernamarboen6995]

agree

[@johnadams482]

Hello there, how are you doing today, I'm John,Nice meeting you

[@jasonrogers6346]

@@johnadams482 Hey John. No, how you doing?

[@danielr4640]

I always liked Melissa Gilbert from top to bottom. Very dedicated person

[@dwjoseph59]

Yes, she still has that sweet little voice. Her & alison arngrim/nellie oleson are both so pretty & both seem to be so down to earth, i love that they are friends to this day.

[@NinasHere4U]

I loved Little House along with the Waltons, we need shows like these again!!

[@julianadamico1552]

The Waltons were okay but the dad always look so unkempt and so did the grandpa

[@jeanmarcks6269]

I really like both shows also

[@godsbread7892]

Love the waltons....got the whole series of that too....plus its free on Prime!

[@AbcAbc-zs6fg]

Yes

[@kaisanderson9616]

Shows with terrible actors, hard to watch some of them try to act...

[@geoffstockton]

She was the cutest girl-star ever. Her natural cuteness was nicely balanced by her scrappiness. It made her SO intensely likable. She seems to have not lost an ounce of charm. I love this woman.

[@michaeltucker9993]

Her voice is still the same, as when she was younger. She became even more pretty with time. It really was a wonderful show.

[@kitano0]

@@TK-cl1jm I always liked Melissa...but the voice never changing always was a little off-putting to me....

[@bobshaw4063]

Michael Tucker I totally agree with you . It was a decent & entertaining show . My family and I watched allthe time .

[@2clarityin30]

She really does sound the same. I agree too about being able to see through her as an adult to when she was a little girl.

[@leonahumphries7832]

Such a great show! Timeless❤️

[@trueshy]

She looks like she could be Mrs. Olsen's daughter now. "Nellie" looks like Laura's mom now. Funny how that turned out.

[@Irene-xz9xp]

Michael Landon was my role model as a child. I wished I could’ve had a father like Charles Ingalls. I was heartbroken when he passed😭

[@julianadamico1552]

Irene---- you would love his daughter's bio about him.. it's called" I promised my dad "or .... "I promised my father"

[@Irene-xz9xp]

Juliana D'Amico thank you will look into it ☺️

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

His brother Hoss was an influence too. Twas a great series.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

Even Michael Landon probably wasn't a father like Charles Ingalls. LOL

[@joy7363]

I just watched a movie written by Michael Landon Jr. He wasn't that great of a father. He had a bunch of kids to 3 different woman and left each set behind with each new family he started. At least according to his son.

[@lavoixdevelours]

They don’t make tv shows like it anymore. It’s so wholesome.

[@Joe_334]

I just saw that episode yesterday, when Laura got kidnapped by that mother, who just had had daughter die from drowning.

[@hellegennes]

@Quaker 2019 It was loosely based on the series of books. Making it accurate wouldn't reflect modern values and people would have had a hard time understanding all of it.

[@hellegennes]

@Quaker 2019 "It was supposed to reflect the thinking of the time" through a modern reading of it. That's what you're missing. It was never supposed to be a historical documentary, it was a series based on events and characters from the 19th century but viewed through a modern ethical and cultural standpoint.

[@Vestner262]

Actually, they do still make wholesome tv shows. Give "Lark Rise to Candleford" a try. Reminds me a lot of Little House. Father Brown is another great series. One of my favorites, and it still has new episodes coming out. Also, Chesapeake Shores isn't too bad. My wife watches it, and sometimes I'll join. Little too modern and cheesy for me at times, but it has good messages.

[@kimberlygodbold880]

@@Vestner262 I love Larkrise to Candleford! It’s a terrific show and very wholesome! Another show I wouldn’t have to screen before my grandchildren can see it! I love father brown also! I miss Doc Martin too!

[@DonniceSmith-ki1ei]

I'm 75 and still watching Little House on the Prairie. It gives you a peace and laughter which there is just to little of in this technical world we live in now.

[@alabamajenny8751]

It wasn’t by chance, or mistake that Americas still love LITTLE HOUSE. It was the best time. I was a kid. But today, that opening tune still makes me feel good inside. I also feel like our generation, Gen Xers miss the wholesomeness of TV. We see enough garbage on social media, fighting and protesting on news. Its like a trip back home and a hug from and friend.

[@GG-wp5do]

Couldn't have said it better....those were the best times

[@njhawksworth1588]

As a Gen X I completely agree. I don't watch reality shows. I miss the shows where your actually felt connected and learned something. And MTV when it was music videos. 😃

[@openyourmind3763]

You speak my mind Juliet. The show was and is the best memoir from childhood, and I love hearing from the sweetheart Melissa Gilbert. Could see on her face Michael Landon's impact still resonates and is missed. Reality TV sucks and media in general now, but treasures like this live on and we can re-watch anytime. Love and peace from a fellow Gen-X-er

[@rhondanick1887]

Juliet Tango I love to show myself it was wonderful I miss it. Rhonda Nick Clarkston Michigan

[@onlyone266]

We forget that there were protesting and fighting even then. Vietnam, gas shortage, and racial riots at a smaller scale. Back then we were young and nàive. We didn't have the media coverage we have now. I agree that TV show should be more family oriented and reality TV killed.

[@jackiecedeno3031]

She’s so humble too and is a brilliant star! Such natural in acting as a child! Love love Michael Landon and all he represents!

[@shellydehart8217]

She looks as pretty as she ever was. Happy to see she’s living a great life n it’s not Hollywood. ♥️😊👍🤟🏻

[@ladybugmom10]

Shelly Dehart I know! She's just beautiful

[@kermitefrog64]

We have seen the country area of New York and it is a beautiful state.

[@StopListenThink]

Im happy she is - country living is wonderful - its freedom in itself...sure i love the food/clubs of a nice city like New York - but...sometimes that peace is very nice. and if you can find a place in-between....then you might of found a little slice of heaven...maybe..?

[@ladybugmom10]

markdk I think she looks natural and beautiful.

[@ladybugmom10]

tim conway aren't you supposed to be somewhere destroying monuments or something?

[@meechibell9602]

Little House is still my all time favorite show. Growing up I wanted Charles & Caroline to be my parents, and I still think they are one of the best examples of a loving marriage w/ good parenting ever on the silver screen... they weren't perfect, but pretty darn close. I actually started watching the show again about a week ago. I'm guessing this will be my 5th or 6th time through the entire series. I just wish I could get my family to watch it with me.

[@emanuelamanucci18]

Concordo su ogni parola... Sto riguardando le puntate in Italia in questo periodo, ma le ho gia viste tantissimi anni fa e le ricordo con grande amore. 🤗👍❤️💐

[@Marie-ql8fo]

I just went back to the show! I used to rush home from school to catch each episode. Thoroughly loved it. Loved Charles Ingalls and the whole family. The programme taught kindness, grace and community as the most important thing. I watched the very first episode last week where a man trys to cheat Charles out of his Oxen but the community steps in to assist. I was in tears. Thats what we need more of! It's interesting how I took different things from the show as an adult to a child, namelt how hard but simple and true their lives were..RIP Michael Landon.💕💕

[@michelewalburger9729]

Your family doesn't know what they are missing. Little house is a great show. I wish I had lived in those times that the show took place in. The world was so much better on the 19th century

[@m42037]

@@michelewalburger9729 You got to admit taking away our car's would be a drag!

[@michelewalburger9729]

@Ken Sturm not really I can happily live with the horse and buggy

[@starcrib]

melissa' seems like a wonderful lady- the last line of the interview : really is the honor she place's on Michael Landon. 👏

[@susannechickenmom5621]

@Steph's Chihuahuas I felt the same. 🥺😭🙏 he was my childhood tv father.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

There is no need for that apostrophe. "She places"

[@su-rv2uq]

Too bad he doesn't deserve it. For her to say that he valued honesty and fairness and love when he was a horrible husband and father is sickening.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@su-rv2uq Was he? Did he cheat?

[@deboraholsen2504]

a Well, don’t be too disappointed. Melissa Gilbert actually wouldn’t speak to Michael Landon for years, between the time when he had his affair with his new wife and left his old wife, and his death. When she realized that he didn’t have much time left because of cancer, she went to his bedside and told him she forgave him. :’( :’)

[@Jack.333]

Compassion, Community, Faith & Love You said it M.G.

[@galepatrick1702]

wonderful interview - thank you Melissa Gilbert- so glad you are enjoying country life-

[@barakawins1]

Melissa Gilbert is just fantastic. I feel I was truly blessed to see her in this show and all the cast members. It means so much to me. I watched this show years ago in the 70's and just finished binge watching it not too long ago. Now I watch episodes every other day. Great values in this show. Melissa you have a great heart and soul. I hope you read this. John

[@CaliChronicles]

My husband and I are currently watching them all over again. We can't get enough! They're still so profound. 🖤

[@karenkatoot7683]

I totally agree

[@CaliChronicles]

I'm 50 years old. I grew up with that, and then broke the chains. If you watch objectively, you'll see that the women in this show started to do that as well. It IS possible to learn from history, you know. The show is also god-based, while I'm atheist. Again, it's possible to watch something without being triggered.

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

I'm also watching them all over again and loving the show even more than I did in the 70's. Right now I am nearly finished season one. :)

[@violantederojas6188]

..I find it amusing and neat that Melissa Gilbert is a modern homesteader! Good on her!

[@gigid9606]

I know, she was seen very glamourous a few years back, dam

[@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892]

The 70ies are having a big time revival these days, and I'm here for it, just omg, look at their hair! :D

[@joeburt1106]

Watched Little House and the Waltons as a kid when both shows were staples in the mid-70s. Lots of lessons and truths learned. Always have been a history buff and still enjoy watching both shows with my own family. I hope the tradition lives on!

[@PatriciaRodriguez-wb4ii]

Amen

[@bostonwhofan]

Just hearing the theme song instantly brings me back to those innocent days before the internet and 1,000 TV channels.

[@traceyw6143]

She’s still adorable and so genuine. I wish they made wholesome shows like that today.

[@yvonnespearing]

why does she have a scar on her neck?

[@wandakowaleski8731]

Yes it will just take you back when

[@wandakowaleski8731]

L

[@johnadams482]

Hello there, how are you doing today, I'm John,Nice meeting you

[@muse4960]

Me2 and I wanne be in it😜

[@Andla_2806]

She wouldn't imagine the impact the series, her character and everything in LHOTP had in our lives. The series is so inspiring and comforting, like warm sunshine on you.

[@ernamarboen6995]

yes

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

I identified w/Laura so much( except I had a blonde younger brother). I had an overbite & freckles like she did, though my hair is curly & was short & I soo wanted her braids , wear those cute outfits & own a horse! This show also taught to stand up for what I believed like she did. I also read the books which were quite different from the series but really learned about American settler life better than any textbook👍

[@tomrockhill8634]

Absolutely 💯. My wife's favorite show. I saw that same innocence when I met her.

[@gy8084]

I love how, at the very end, when she was talking about Micheal the sun came out.

[@johnbergholm]

G Y wow, i noticed that too.

[@deepspacedoggydog]

He's just saying hello.

[@nikemko9038]

i noticed the tear in her eye when she said... if Michael were here... i had one too

[@jesusislord3321]

Wow....what a great observation. I did see that after I replayed it. Gave me the chills. I wonder if the TV crew noticed it. Talking about God's perfect timing.....

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

That's so wonderful 💐

[@carolyndetemple]

I’ve been rewatching Little House series and every single show pulls on my heartstrings. I truly believe that watching this show as a little girl helped to shape who I am today ❤️ Melissa Gilbert and Michael Landon will always be my heroes.

[@pollacksharman0147]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊

[@tomdwayne5198]

Hello 👋

[@tomdwayne5198]

Am from San Jose California where are you from?

[@melissagilbertofficial8393]

On behalf of myself and my whole team We want to say a very big thank you to our fans across the country. We have decided to send 5000 gift box 📦 surprise packages to our fans across the country as a way of appreciating the love we’ve received over the years The gift box contains customized t shirts of my brand signed by me (autograph) and other amazing items we prefer not to disclose 😊 Send a mail for any question on how to be among the lucky fans. I Wish you all Good luck ❤️😊.. ~ Melissa Gilbert

[@ireneramirez4368]

That is so true of myself as well.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I read through this entire series of 9 books to my daughters this year. It took roughly ten months with one chapter a night and only a few nights here and there when we didn't read. It was transformative for all of us. I highly recommend you read these books to your kids. Don't just stop at the TV show. There is so much wisdom in them. I was highlighting lines like crazy. What an incredible story.

[@alvaappenay9340]

This little indian girl, age 51, loves her Little House on the Prairie. I just started rewatching it and even though I grew up on it as a little girl, I'm finding I've missed quite a bit. She made me shed some tears when she talked about Michael Landon's passing.

[@connie6545]

She looks like she is very comfortable in her life, and it's so good to see it!

[@beanem.3989]

My dad (81) has Alzheimer‘s and he wants to watch „Our little house on the prairie“ all the time so I started watching with him and it really brought me back to my childhood. It’s a beautiful show, no wonder he loves it so much.

[@stephiek3811]

She used to live in my town. She really is this nice. She made a cookbook here too, Howell, Michigan.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Im a buckeye but thought that was cool they lived there. Shame they moved

[@gillianm9367]

Its amazing the influence the show had on so many. I am from Scotland and a few years younger than Melissa. The middle of 3 sisters, I cast myself as Laura, my sisters as Mary and Carrie. As children in the 1970s we used to re-enact scenes from the show, including running down a grassy slope ! I actually had a childhood 'friend' who looked and behaved exactly like Nellie Olsen ! Her parents and younger brother's personalities all matched those of Nellie's also, the family dynamics were spot on !! If you ever contact or see Melissa, say Hi from me ! 🙅‍♀️💕

[@ldy2hzlft1111]

Im from Traverse City

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

There is much chicken in Frankenmuth.

[@heretohear8662]

I didn't know she lived in Howell! I used to fly out of Linden (Price) airport all the time ...not too far North.

[@TeachThemYoung]

I grew up watching this show in the 90's. I truly believe that it instilled morals within me that follow today.

[@rhuephus]

you must have been watching re-runs, since it started in 1974 and ended 1983

[@TeachThemYoung]

Yes I definitely was, also had the DVD sets when they came out

[@brinckau]

Yes, but we also watched lots of commercials that came with this show, that probably had a bad influence on us.

[@raleemay]

I used to watch reruns with my grandma in the 90s. 😌 It was her favorite show.

[@shelby8364]

@@rhuephus lol of course it was re-runs

[@jimodonnelly7762]

She still sounds like she's in her late teens! I wish she were still performing - she's one of the best actresses ever on US television.

[@melissagilbertofficial8393]

On behalf of myself and my whole team We want to say a very big thank you to our fans across the country. We have decided to send 5000 gift box surprise packages to our fans across the country as a way of appreciating the love we’ve received over the years The gift box contains customized t shirts of my brand signed by me (autograph) and other amazing items we prefer not to disclose 😊 Send a mail for any question on how to be among the lucky fans. I Wish you Good luck ❤️😊 ~ Melissa Gilbert

[@Kath1407]

7:34 its been 30 years since her "Pa" died, but talking about him and still there are tears in her eyes ❤️

[@m42037]

Her and Michael were close she said in another video he was like a father to her

[@LucaJacobson8168]

She just SAYING IT, doesn't possibly MEAN IT. She's a BACKSTABBER. Has to protect the only thing she SUCKseeded in LIFE‼️

[@montemccarty6512]

Her happiness makes her more beautiful than she already is. Her husband is lucky man.

[@scottm-nc9451]

She's still got it in all the right places,you said it.. her husband is a lucky man... Melissa and I are the same age..3 months apart...I had the biggest crush on her as we grew together on little house, she was/is a beautiful princess and me ..well I'm just a frog.

[@cocoono11]

Every time someone talks about what kind of man Michael Landon was, I can’t help but get misty-eyed. Loved him and always will!

[@JMelissaMc]

He was such a talent! Every show that he touched turned to gold. He was very involved in Bonanza and would rewrite scripts and direct. Totally owned Little House and Highway to Heaven and had the ideas to make them successful. Could have done so much more.

[@robinbrl]

If I am not mistaken, I believe that Melissa named one of her sons Michael after Mr. Landon.

[@lauraroberts6533]

Really!!What a man!!Loved that show!!

[@veronicamitchell9378]

He was very handsome

[@robinbrl]

@@veronicamitchell9378 Yep. You can say that again.

[@nikkivenable3700]

This show was my childhood. I wanted Charles Ingalls to be my dad so badly. And, more than anything, I wish I could go back to simpler times....drop me off, don’t come to collect me, I’ll be fine.

[@nikkivenable3700]

@Desiree Hall Let's go!

[@Lotusblume.8]

Me too.

[@lovelyflower2762]

I agree. I wish he was my dad also. It would be nice to go back knowing what we know now. And be able to change the future.

[@CleoPenelope111]

I always had a crush on Michael Landon! 😻 So I thought of him in a bit of a different way. Lol

[@melindaunknown6411]

Desiree Hall Please do not feed the trolls.

[@markwilliamnoonan8740]

I was 3 years old when Little House on the Prairie debuted in 1974. One of the classics I hold close to my heart.

[@mdhbh]

Little House was part of my childhood and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Children were children and we had to respect our elders. I always learned valuable lessons from that show...

[@MrHans818]

something has been greatly lost today. I was taught the same thing.

[@mdhbh]

kbh yes!!!

[@onedazinn998]

I'm one of those who just started watching the episodes again...it was my favorite show as a kid in the 70s. There is absolutely no modern show like it that stirs emotional response, charm, safe for kids to watch, teaches the lessons of having a strong moral code & adds lightheartedness & humor. It proudly showed God of the Universe being a constant anchor of the character's life or a story of redemption for others. It's the time of neighbors helping neighbors not just once a year but all the time. We so need that moral code now. I hope younger people watch the show.

[@keewee0125]

I raised my daughter during the 90's, and watching this show was our favorite pastime. It was our bonding time and to this day, the memories stay with us. I purchased all the videos and she now has them to share with her future family. I wish I could find a show on Cable TV that is half as good as this show. We are now surrounded by violent and horror for entertainment, and our society has become sick because of it.

[@moila04]

I just love this show and Walton's. Most episode had me in tears. I could watch it and over again. And Melissa still has the same sweet, adorable voice from when she was a little girl!.

[@deboraholsen2504]

This show has helped me so much over the years! During my times in my life when things were really tough, and when I was tired of praying and waiting, or I would come home from a long day of work and responsibility, or just felt the loneliness in my life or and injustices in the world, I could go to my Little House on the Prairie collection and forget about problems and just enjoy and feel better again! It gave you hope in humanity again! The books are splendid too, and Laura Ingalls had a great talent for writing that started when she was a child when her Pa asked her to often describe things in detail to her blind sister, Mary, when they would take walks together. ...The books just make me feel warm and cozy inside, are intriguing, historically educational, are an escape from today, and the show captures the same essence, and Michael Landon and others did a splendid job of bringing the books to life, and adding lots of love in a special way. When my two adult children come to visit, they often want to watch an episode. I recently heard my leftist, young adult aged daughter tell her little girl that this is still her very favorite show! That warmed my heart and gave me hope! This show still affects me to this day! I don’t think we will ever see anything close to the likes of this show ever again. I don’t think it’s possible in the world we have created today! But as long as the values of this show and these books are in my heart, I’ll be okay. :)

[@beverlywatkins8711]

The show and the books provide comfort to me especially in the time of COVID.

[@ursulak2726]

I really feel the same. It is allways like a holiday in a better world. I am happy they Show it in german TV again right now in theese hard Times we all have to go thru.

[@MonicaElaineSolis]

Please bring back more shows like this...the heart and soul of humanity in every episode!!! Can I get an AMEN????

[@HomesteadTessie]

AMEN!

[@annahasty7191]

AMEN!!!

[@marionlapierre6088]

Agree ! I feel the same with Dr Quinn Medecine woman.

[@joe-vz6hx]

LOL it would never get off the ground. today a show has to be tacky and vulgar and "edgy"

[@maryhall6193]

Amen!!

[@TacShooter]

The show seems like Heaven compared to the garbage on now.

[@pattycarosi9618]

So agree!

[@masteroogway8916]

I mean we didn’t have Breaking Bad or GoT back then soooooo

[@DANCERHYTHMEVOLUTION]

Amen to that!

[@khall4573]

True!

[@areg3750]

It's such a good show. I enjoy watching it to this day.

[@aprilarlidge2807]

I am 44 years old and I just started watching it. I love the show because of the morals and values. This is a wholesome show that takes us back to a simpler time.

[@dorothyaguilar5639]

This is such a adorable person in life Melissa Gilbert that show was so inspiring and so innocent we need more of these kind of show"s

[@RebeccaStropoli]

This show was NOT innocent. I think people forget about the dark storylines LHOTP featured -- multiple tragic child deaths (including by drowning and by fire), drug addiction, shootings, kidnappings and perhaps their darkest two-episode arc of all, the rape of Albert's girlfriend Sylvia by the town blacksmith who wore a terrifying clown mask. It was actually BECAUSE of this show that I learned about rape, in the second grade! This show was all kinds of f*#$*$#ed up, particularly in the later seasons, when it strayed enormously from the books (probably for ratings). But that's part of why I loved it as a kid!

[@nature_163]

This show was my entire childhood. I grew up with my grandparents and they influenced me so much and this is one of the shows we kind of had as an almost tradition in our house. I think we know almost every episode by heart just by the first 2 seconds of the episode.

[@cindytucker5139]

It's July of 2020 and I watch Little House on the Prairie everyday! I love that show so much.

[@precillaharrison6821]

Me too😊

[@allycatangel1]

I do as well

[@godsbread7892]

I do too....never get tired of it

[@cathyleebormannfitzpatrick]

#COZITV

[@cje7293]

It brings a calm, a breath of fresh air in these stagnant, chaotic days ..2020

[@lawannawhitfield7945]

I had never seen this show u til the pandemic. I am now in my fourth time of watch the complete seasons. I love this show and all the characters.

[@og6920]

Melissa is clearly done with everything Hollywood. I'm happy to see her content and living her life. She seems like a truly amazing and smart woman.

[@annhelenandresen9599]

Little house on the prairie is on of the most wonderful series ever❣️love from Norway🙏🏻

[@ernamarboen6995]

love from Indonesia

[@MTknitter22]

Melissa is great, she never reveals the harder things and there is no need to.

[@melissagilbertofficial8393]

On behalf of myself and my whole team We want to say a very big thank you to our fans across the country. We have decided to send 5000 gift box surprise packages to our fans across the country as a way of appreciating the love we’ve received over the years The gift box contains customized t shirts of my brand signed by me (autograph) and other amazing items we prefer not to disclose 😊 Send a mail for any question on how to be among the lucky fans. I Wish you Good luck my dear❤️😊 ~ Melissa Gilbert

[@gazelleseyes6193]

Listening to Melissa in the video around 4:01 her voice and expression is just like she sounded as little Laura ^_^. I Still watch all the episodes with out even skipping the introduction of the series, the song.... then Mom and Dad watching proud their 3 little girls running towards them, is something I cherish in my heart

[@ll6559]

I think these books and this show truly “shaped” many of us here today and we can only hope to reflect Mr. Landon’s love and compassion that is sorely missed in what this twisted world has now become. I try to instill these values in my children, a simple life filled with love and compassion for others.

[@marybetholewinski9697]

I agree with your first statement of this show and books shaping many of us today. Thinking about that philosophy and taking it to today, what are the shows and books and music of today doing to the kids???? I shudder to think

[@jennisjane741]

When my kids were growing up I made them watch Little House, they are in their 20s now! So glad I did because they actually have morals! Watching Little house was like going to church for us!

[@dbkyhere9229]

Said well, Amen!

[@foodie2011]

Little House on the Prairie is one of my favorite shows of all time.

[@PutDownTheBunny]

Melissa rose above 500 other girls who auditioned to get the part of Laura Ingalls. I think Jodie Foster and Tatum O'Neill auditioned, too, but I may be wrong on that.

[@bortega4098]

Little House on the Prairie is one of my all time favorite show's. I can rewatch all the episodes many times.

[@dielakimpatvvita2224]

Me too, I can't get enough of it . Love it , it's my escape.

[@jamestropicals8262]

This year will be 50 years since the start of little house on the prairie in 1974, last year was 40 years since the end in 1983. Huge respect to Melissa Gilbert for being in LHOTP for 9 years in all of the seasons.

[@randyprice1831]

I admire the fact that she has remained natural. No plastic work.

[@courievanessa1261]

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[@tuffemme3885]

Have you ever seen her real life mother?

[@keepinupwkayla8586]

Yeah because back in those days people didn’t really care for surgery

[@linak7155]

no plastic surgery or botox shots, that's great! 😊

[@notcharlesiiofengland5276]

She did, but she has had most of it undone, she talks about it in a clip on the Today show.

[@philyra2]

I was OBSESSED with that show as a kid. I wore my hair in braids whenever possible and told people my name was Laura. My friends and I would play "Little House on the Prairie" in our backyards. Good memories of simpler times.

[@thnxrj2]

I love this show and always has since childhood. I don’t think I ever stopped watching it. Christ centered show, good writing, love, etc. can’t beat it.

[@ernamarboen6995]

agree

[@sevenirises]

Melissa Gilbert is such a gem and you can see the lasting impact Michael Landon had on people's lives. Amazing actors and every show was done with such quality and perfection.

[@patriciaturner7264]

I watch Little House every day. It is comforting to me.

[@christym6128]

Melissa is a like a lovely person. Beautiful spirit.

[@TASIAawful1]

Indeed

[@maryeckstein7891]

I never watched the show in prime time, but when I learned that it was on Amazon Prime this past winter, I watched every season and it really helped me get through a tough time in my life and the onset of the pandemic. So glad to see that Melissa is doing so well in her life. Long live Little House!!

[@blythepoll3819]

Same! 😂

[@roxanejordan4114]

Melissa looks great. That was one of my favorite tv shows growing up.

[@spartaeus]

People were drawn to that show because of the wholesomeness and the values that were portrayed. And because of the lack of those values in the modern world we live in. It was a place that many of us want to live in, but can't because such a place doesn't really exist anywhere is this world anymore..

[@spartaeus]

@Quaker 2019 From what I understand, Laura Ingles took liberties with her writing also. A lot of what she wrote was embellished to say the least. Her books were very entertaining though.

[@spartaeus]

@Quaker 2019 Really! Is it that important to you... Aren't there more important things in life?. Lol

[@brunojuno6535]

And the social messages if you look much much deeper

[@danalacy3283]

So true

[@LostInOldMovies]

@Quaker 2019 You're the only one showing your stupidity, I've seen your other comments on this video too, and they're not any better. The author taking liberties is a seperate issue apparently because you say it is, it isn't, it is no different. Also what do you think they were going to do? the show is 10 seasons long, the books are childrens books and not long, it would have lasted like 2 seasons if it went by the books.

[@gilshua4143]

Michael Landon was the ultimate father figure that every child has ever wanted....i miss him so much

[@julianadamico1552]

Gil ---you should read his daughter's bio about him called "I promised my father" or " I promised my dad"

[@gilshua4143]

@@julianadamico1552 thanks...I'll check it out !

[@aintnobodyherebutuschicken1418]

I am sorry, but Michael was not such a great father in real life! He left his wife and several children for a younger woman and immediately had a child with her! In the book by Laura I galls, her father was a very strict man - not at all the kind, loving dad as portrayed by Michael Langdon in the TV series.

[@monicaten1]

I wanted him as my father!!

[@tavodupre-lpz6749]

He sure was a Daddy 🤤🤤🤤

[@Ozefan2580]

I read the books over and over and over again when I was a child. Love them to this day.

[@jaklumen]

My family of origin had the books, but it was my wife of 21 years reading the series to our two children that deepened my appreciation and understanding of this wonderful contribution to literature.

[@jenng5131]

I just love her voice, it’s like comfort. 🥰

[@melissagilbertofficial8393]

On behalf of myself and my whole team We want to say a very big thank you to our fans across the country. We have decided to send 5000 gift box 📦 surprise packages to our fans across the country as a way of appreciating the love we’ve received over the years The gift box contains customized t shirts of my brand signed by me (autograph) and other amazing items we prefer not to disclose 😊 Send a mail for any question on how to be among the lucky fans. I Wish you all Good luck ❤️😊.. ~ Melissa Gilbert

[@CJ-im2uu]

The outfit she choose for the interrview is simple when usually most actors tend to look Gap or Prada. It was a good choice. It shows she moved in a diffeent direction and happy with it.

[@roseg1333]

C J gap or Prada? No hate or anything but those are two very very different brands. It didn’t make l sense 😅

[@juliedavis7445]

@@roseg1333 EXACTLY!!!

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@roseg1333 I shop at Gap often. Prada not so much. Lack of $$ is why

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@emilychristina3172 Glad you read the books. I like you wish there were more readers today

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@emilychristina3172 maybe it was too sad for your grandma 😃

[@sandybear61]

Beautiful, wise woman! She was so blessed to be able to have Michael Landon so deeply in her life.

[@MindysPlace]

Little House on the Prairie was one of my favorite shows of all time. My father once said I was born a century too late and that might be true. During the lockdown of 2020 I realized that I really enjoyed my time at home and decided after 30 years it was time to retire to my little house on a small private lake in Michigan. Best wishes Melissa, I honestly think we are more alike than I knew. :-)

[@mauraronda1265]

This was my favorite show growing up. Wholesome! I loved it!

[@dirkblanston8656]

Michael Landon’s nickname inside NBC was “Jesus of Malibu.” Great show. They don’t make them like that anymore. Great to see Melissa. Nice interview!

[@debbiem6406]

Michael had the amazing qualities that exemplify a wonderful human being. And yet, like so many in our industry, he chose to shatter his own family by leaving his wife for a younger woman. He was a wonderful man who made wrong choices, as do many of us. Thank God for His redeeming grace.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

He was a lovely man, but he was also Jewish. I guess he was the Jesus who bridged the gap! We need more tolerance now a days, for everybody.

[@liltcup76]

@@FacheChanteDeux Amen 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@trueshy]

@@debbiem6406 Someone on the LHOTP set said that he fooled around with some other women but his family didn't know it at the time.

[@carlav1819]

I’m watching all the episodes and I feel I leave this ugly world for a moment. I love the show so much. Correction: sorry it’s not on Netflix. My brother purchased this small thing called “stick” at Best Buy and downloaded lots of free channels and in one of those channels I found little house on the prairie. We don’t pay for cable anymore, but you need internet to be able to download those channels.

[@KeKe4Christ]

NETFLIX HAS IT?!?!

[@emperorpalpatine1488]

@@KeKe4Christ no

[@veryfungamesawesome]

This show is on Netflix?

[@carlav1819]

Princess Kee My brother got this “stick” from Best Buy and then downloaded an app. I don’t know too much about technology but with the stick he downloaded tons of channels. We don’t pay for cable anymore.

[@SoapinTrucker]

Yeah, no..... it's not on Netflix I just checked 😕

[@crb7628]

What would life be without this TV show.

[@micheletopolosek8408]

No life I wanna live!

[@dorisdaumann5914]

@@micheletopolosek8408 I agree - I still love and watch this show !! When my children had been teens , they asked me every autumn, if we could watch it again .... It has been always very comforting and cosy. Soon I will start watching it together with my grandchildren .... From Germany with love !! 🌹🍃

[@micheletopolosek8408]

@@dorisdaumann5914 awesome! Enjoy your Autumn!🍁🍂

[@dorisdaumann5914]

@@micheletopolosek8408 💖 !!

[@falconm9792]

I read today that she passed away. I was so sad because she is a character that has been associated with beautiful memories in my life through the wonderful series LHOTP. She was a beautiful character both through the role and in real life.