The Story Behind the Inspiring Friendship of Michael Landon and Victor French

What began as a gutsy casting decision on the classic TV series, "Little House on the Prairie" ended up solidifying a lifelong friendship between Michael Landon and Victor French. The relationship between these two wonderful and talented actors is truly an inspiring one and definitely worth remembering.
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[@everythingbobbywolfe]

If watching a Dave sundstrom video doesn't perk up your spirits and make you think that there's just really goodness in the world, then I weep for your soul

[@macconmara7252]

Well said!

[@maryhildreth754]

Yep, he seems very nice in the videos and I bet he is just as nice in real life!

[@phrasedeyebrow2083]

Real Truth that’s why I stopped by!

[@Luckylady-x8x]

These two were a match made in heaven, strange how they both died at age 54! Their series High way to heaven has is just what this world needs! I absolutely love to watch it, it’s impact is one of warmth and upliftment, far better than what they produce today! Cannot thank them enough!!! Love and miss you both xxx

[@Jacobmelrose26]

You can really see how close they are when you watch Highway to Heaven. They work so closely in that show that it's very apparent. Also that show is super under-rated!!

[@nimbysep7602]

As a child i wrote to Mr Landon about how the show did not stick to the books and he wrote back explaining the limitations of TV settings and casting. He was so kind in how he did it

[@thman-cj4sk]

He wanted a show more about family and good friends.

[@steviem5279]

@@thman-cj4sk Landon once said something about what he wanted out of Little House and that was he wanted to make you laugh, cry, and feel good watching each week and that he did. Its such a shame he and Victor French left us so early.

[@kim7237]

Michael Landon was a Television Pioneer. There is no one like Mr. Landon in 2020.

[@Lyndy914]

I hope you saved that precious letter. It was so kind of him to reply to your letter...

[@nimbysep7602]

@@Lyndy914 i had it right up untill huricane Sandy

[@justlooken6460]

I followed Michael Landon and Victor French through most of thier careers. I never missed an episode of Highway to Heaven. God took Michael and Victor home. Thanks. JL

[@macconmara7252]

My favorite Mr Edwards moment was when he came through snow and bitter cold to bring the Ingalls their Christmas presents-it get me emotional every time and that is thanks to the excellent acting of Victor French! Great video and tribute to a great man-thank you!

[@OLDTIMEMETAL]

I loved that episode ,Yes it was very special!!!

[@Texas1836]

That's my favorite as well.

[@christywright3430]

I remember that episode well. Great series!!

[@Essan7]

That was in the pilot movie.

[@arethafazekas7539]

Agree..Where there is a will there is a way

[@Dbusdriver71]

The two are very underappreciated. They had a really great run on television. both had their lives ended far too soon. If your as old as we are you remember them. I will never forget them.

[@jdsundstrom]

Well said, Dbusdriver71!

[@LeutnantJoker]

I'm not religious but sometimes I think they died for a good reason. They were made for the 80s.. a better time when shows still had morals and value. Growing up in that time was special. Were they alive today, in today's hollywood, in today's climate... I think it'd have damaged their spirit and sould beyond repair. They got to send their message of positivity and were spared to witness what people made of it....

[@shel0016]

I know rewatching hwy to heaven season1-5 as I type this. loved these two actors in prairie as well

[@Dbusdriver71]

@@LeutnantJoker During a lot of this time period, there was Paul and Jan Crouch of TBN that always used to yell 'Praise the Lord' and then ask you to give them money. There were a lot of pastors and preachers that toured and metaphorically did the same while wielding a Bible. They did everything with it but READ It. Michael Landon was on the receiving end of a lot of their Ilk. From what I understand, both died of Cancer related conditions. I don't know that their passing was for a good reason but tragic non the less.

[@coreythorne6936]

People like Michael Landon and Victor French had strong character. Not many people around like that anymore.

[@bagelj]

Yeah, instead today we get men with man buns.

[@kina18]

@@bagelj WTH does a hairstyle have to do with anything? Landon had long hair considered outrageous by the old people of his time. He was also a chronic cheater and married/divorced when his current wife/s and children began to age a little bit.

[@bagelj]

@@kina18 A lot ! lol

[@kina18]

@@bagelj BS it's only a hairstyle. In fact, very tough men from the past wore buns. Time changes and fashion trends come, transition and go.

[@bagelj]

@@kina18 you don’t know what my point is

[@lishsc3]

Even after all these many years without Victor French and Michael Landon, I still love to see clips, interviews, or documentaries such as this short video. These guys were 2 of my favorites!

[@jdsundstrom]

Same here!

[@yvonnekeldo8813]

Michael Landon, gone but never forgotten, a man who totally understood the human condition.. loyalty, friendship, love, just a kind, sweet person who saw beyond the physical. Heaven was missing an angel so the good Lord took him, I hope to meet him there. Love you Michael ❤️🙏🏻👍🏽

[@jdsundstrom]

Well said, Yvonne!

[@ScottlandShaffner0423]

Michael Landon, one of the finest human beings to have lived. Nice to hear of their warm friendship. Thanks for the heartfelt post!

[@debracostley9731]

Thank you for reporting on Michael and Victor, they are missed very much in my home.

[@marthahudson4136]

I remember seeing Victor sitting outside the actors restaurant at Universal Studios in 1984, unfortunately smoking. I had eaten at the restaurant but as an outsider was advised not to approach any of the actors. I sure wish I could have sat and talked with Victor. I love him to this day

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing, Martha!

[@Jacobmelrose26]

I actually pretty recently caught up on Yellowstone but I didn't realize until after that Micheal Landon's daughter (Jennifer Landon) plays Teeter on the show. Gives me a new appreciation for her character!

[@TimPemberton-vq9us]

Love to Victor and Michael..thank you

[@CR41489]

I have the complete series DVD set of “Highway to Heaven” and have for a few years now, but I’ve been on a binge watch over the last 2-3 weeks of all five seasons and I have to say, it is a very uplifting show and it truly does inspire and make you feel good. Jonathan Smith and Mark Gordon, two great characters that became best friends over the course of the show. In the pilot episode, Jonathan Smith is offered a ride to a town for a new assignment. The driver asks for ten dollars. Jonathan declines the ride after the driver tells him that nothing is free. Jonathan then tells him that kindness is free. I wish there was more kindness and empathy in this world especially nowadays. I think Michael Landon had a great positive attitude towards life. I’m glad he was here on earth to spread love and kindness and offer positive stories that we could learn from and I’m glad Victor French tagged along with him in that Ford LTD II on the highway to wherever they were going. May they both R.I.P.

[@voiceintheopen345]

I used to think that I was only me and few that had that feeling when I heard his voice, very kind person with great personality, too sad he died very young, I am 52 almost the age he was when passed away, may God bless his

[@dwightshaver9468]

I'm binge watching Highway to Heaven now. Such a great show. It's such a shame that most series on television now are based on murder, violence or comedy. What happened to good story-telling drama. Especially drama about spreading love and understanding. Both of these men were made for those rolls. We are so blessed to have these series to enjoy. RIP Michael and Victor.

[@ScottFisher-c9f]

The depth of emotion I possess for both of these fine men is inexpressible.

[@joybrooks564]

Little house on the prarie would make me cry every week

[@iamnotpaulavery]

I absolutely love "Little House" because every show had an underlying, positive message!

[@rosiebateson4498]

“Can’t stand for no peeking” lol and Ol’ Dan Tucker 😁 I loved Victor French ♥️

[@gingin6246]

Thank you. At 53 years old that I am, I still watch little house and highway weekly. Im lost without without viewing them. Relaxes me.

[@jdsundstrom]

I hear ya, Gina. Those shows do the same for me as well!

[@lilyflacks485]

Everyday, I watch a rerun episode of Highway to Heaven. Helps me to have a calm and content beginning of the day, reminds that there is good in the world.

[@josephdelledonne2098]

I've been binge watching Highway to Heaven lately. Love the show.

[@CherylWright-nu6de]

I love both, I watch both still every night

[@swhitertextern]

Michael Landon & Victor French were a match made in heaven together, thier chemistry was undeniable, and the brilliance in thier acting was able to strike thru right fo your soul..every time.weather it be Little House or Highway to Heaven....it was magic..and so little seen in television today..where that getting down to what really matters is so lost and forgotten..I'm so glad we still have these gifts from them to keep reminding up and 31 yrs later it still is very relevent... thank you for you video....your a blessing as well

[@jdsundstrom]

Well said, swhitertextern! Thank you for your kind words.

[@deerslayer9point]

My husband just bought me the entire seasons of Little house . I got rid of satellite. Got rid of the negative in our home. We watch the DVDs. So much more peace. Plus more time to read the Bible. It’s comforting to watch the shows o loved as a child.

[@SteviePaints]

deerslayer9point I own the entire series, too, and I watch it every day. I don’t watch anything on television anymore.

[@steviem5279]

Same here, the only TV I watch are the reruns of Little House and also Highway to Heaven. My parents are in their late 70's and they also watch the reruns of Little House everyday, they watch both on Cozi TV as well as another channel (forgot which) and when I visit them we talk about the show and their favorite episodes that were shown during the week but my mom said it best, she says you can watch each episode a million times and never get sick of them. The mark of a good show is when the show makes you feel as if you personally know each character and Little House did just that. It made you feel like you were part of Walnut Grove and everyone there was your neighbor, its a shame that times goes by as fast as it does because it feels like yesterday those shows were on tv.

[@ryanknapp1062]

It's sad to not see heart lifting series like these anymore

[@jdsundstrom]

They're still out there. You just have to look a little harder.

[@crzrck]

I remember watching Little House in the prairie with both of these actors. I never watched Highway to Heaven but I know it was popular. And I had to sumption if those two men were friends because they work together on two separate shows. One of the things that I like about Landon, there was never anything negative said about him while he was alive or after his passing. Too bad Hollywood doesn't make them like that anymore

[@sda-clips]

He was a addict taking pills & alcoholic Lorne Greene helped him get sober

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

If you like Little House, you'd probably like Highway To Heaven

[@voiceintheopen345]

I recommend watching highway to Heaven, great values, God bless Landon and Victor

[@marcianodemidof7135]

You never watched Highway to Heaven 😯? Well, you should. What are you waiting for? But one thing tho, you better get you tissues ready cause some episodes ( so far as I remember) are a bit heavy. Other than that, it's a must watch if you still believe in humanity. Just kidding. But still..., watch it.

[@OLDTIMEMETAL]

I watched Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven mainly for Victor and Michael.

[@alexandria62753]

I call Michael Landon and Victor French were Dream Team!!!!! I love them both!!!!

[@FrankiesMarket]

Always enjoyed Victor’s comedic talent. Get Smart, Carter Country, & of course, his Mark Gordon role had many lighter moments on HTH. TV has never been the same since those 2 passed away. RIP Michael & Victor.

[@billdewey3665]

RIP love both of them!!🇺🇸

[@garylagstrom3864]

Both wonderful in Little House and Highway to Heaven! Two class acts!

[@johnvandommelen6998]

Good lord !.......these two people are the epitome of what friendship is all about and how to work together........so rare to find in life .....and they had it in spades.......incredible !

[@jdsundstrom]

Well said, John!

[@cindymcguffey9312]

I watch both tv series everyday

[@harveyabel1354]

Same here, what a joy!

[@janetmoss1427]

I think Victor French and Merlon Oleson were very underrated actors. Loved both of them on little house.

[@sandrasanders706]

Merlin Olsen was a really good actor.

[@deborahflynn1708]

yes indeed Merleon Olsen was excellent in Fr Murphy on a side note the man who played Almanzo married (real life ) Katheine (Merle Olsens co star Fr Murphy) a long loving marriage I believe

[@janetmoss1427]

flynn i didn't know that! Thanks for the info!

[@jackkircher1755]

Victor French was hilarious on the show. The episode where Charles finds Edwards after a time of separation drunk as a skunk and taking care of him bc was really touching

[@victortorres-df1mz]

Little house alway touched my heart and made me tear up , special meanings behind every story, wish we had tv shows like that. Especially “remember me” loud and clear,

[@dsillsevans]

Always great, Dave. Little House and Highway to Heaven were a great shows. Sure, they could each get a bit sappy, but warmth and life lessons of the stories, and the chemistry of Landon and French was always fun to watch. Two terrific stars from the past that don't get discussed enough.

[@jdsundstrom]

Well said! Hey...we've got to make that interview happen. I'll be reaching out to you soon. :)

[@dsillsevans]

@@jdsundstrom absolutely!

[@jamesmarler3939]

I love the Series Highway to Heaven Michael Landon Victor French were both great actors and directors👍

[@tinagonzalez5784]

They say everybody's here for a reason . I believe God sent both of them because in Little House in the prairie and highway to heaven is Sharon God's word . These movies touch people and guide them to the Lord. They are a blessing and will never be forgotten.

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

I'm an atheist, but I can't help loving Highway To Heaven to this day!

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

GOD bless you. 😉

[@joiconnell7077]

Bait as a atheist you believe in a higher power I am agnostic and still find it cute but unbelievable

[@billschlafly4107]

@@joiconnell7077 - Agnosticism isn't a middle ground between the two sides. It's an answer to a different question. Gnostic translates to knowing or knowledge. So gnostic people claim to KNOW for sure that a god exists. Agnostics don't claim to KNOW for sure that a god exists. Belief is a different thing even though it's a subset of knowledge. Believers don't have to know that a god exists and non believers don't have to know that a god doesn't exist. "I don't know" is a perfectly good answer when you aren't sure. But hey, we are just here for the good stuff. No need to go down the rabbit hole in search of atheism or a god because it leads to know good.

[@n9brb]

@@joiconnell7077 atheists don't believe in a higher power... if they did, they wouldn't be atheists. FYI, I'm an atheist.

[@n9brb]

@@eerievibes6854 I know, thanks.

[@juliebaker6969]

Victor French reminds me so much of another one of my favorite character actors, Jack Elam. They both started out playing thugs and outlaws in westerns. Then later became heart of gold sidekicks. Jack to James Garner in Support your local Sheriff/Gunfighter, and Victor to Michael Landon. They were BOTH favorites of mine.

[@sandrasanders706]

Loved Jack Elam!

[@Silent.Stacker]

Two of the greatest this world will ever see. So sincerely missed.

[@jdsundstrom]

Well said, ResslerFarms!

[@Moonflower52]

I watched every show up Little House on the Prairie. I also watched every show of Highway to Heaven.

[@emilyischarmed13]

Highway to Heaven was the only show I watched about angels and their adventures on earth. There isn't one episode that doesn't make me cry. Thank you for showing how two men could show love for each other in the days when men couldn't show much emotion.

[@nortondumont9711]

What about “Touched by an Angel”?

[@emilyischarmed13]

@@nortondumont9711 tbh, I hated that show.

[@hungryjerk7872]

You sure have sparkling blue eyes.

[@nortondumont9711]

@Emily Miller I never really watched any “TbaA” episodes myself, was just suggesting it as another in the genre you mentioned.

[@emilyischarmed13]

@@nortondumont9711 I can see where you're coming from. I realize now I left out a couple words in my comment. Sorry if I came off sounding rude or abrupt. 💜

[@DebraMooney-y3n]

These two men were so talented and I loved them acting together. Little House and Highway to Heaven were great. We need shows like that today.

[@jdsundstrom]

Totally agree, Debra!

[@l.salisbury1253]

I remember Victor French in the late 70s sitcom "Carter Country". He was very funny as Sheriff Roy Moby. I wish someone would put that out on DVD/BluRay...!

[@mikecowen6507]

Thanks, Dave. I have such a fond memory of Mike. Nearly 50 years ago, in Reno, I had the privilege (as a young kid) of having Mike visit me in our hotel room for about an hour. I knew him from Bonanza, and recognized him instantly, but it took me several years to fully appreciate the depth of kindness and consideration he shared with me during our short visit. I felt like the most important kid in the world. Obviously, it's something I'll remember for the rest of my days. RIP Mike.

[@jdsundstrom]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your memories, Mike!

[@mikecowen6507]

@@jdsundstrom Thanks for the opportunity to share, Dave!

[@normajeanmorrissey4459]

I recently started watching episodes of “ Highway to Heaven” again. I enjoy them immensely! Maybe more this time than before as I am older. The stories are so good. Our stars are excellent. I believe they both took that highway to Heaven!

[@TommyG11814]

Absolutely great shows with great people

[@julianjulezstanleyredding5333]

My mom who was a lovely lady with a big heart had serious problems with drinking out of depression. It destroyed her life and our family . Ending up living alone and lonely she loved this show and loved Bonanza which she regularly watched when I was young in the 70s so she was a fan of Michael Landon and she loved little house on the prairie too . But out of love and missing my mother and wishing I hadn't let her drinking kept me away so much as a young adult , later in life as I'm now a completely non drinker but live alone after many of my own personal problems I watch re runs of Highway to Heaven remembering how it touched my mom deeply , I get a hell of a lot of enjoyment watching the epic show . What a great show and great actors and characters and storylines . During the beginning of my moms drinking getting ready bad during my final years at high school mom swore to us all that she saw an angel one day . We didn't take it seriously and put it down to her being drunk one day . Funny though because during my childhood around the same era in the same house which was kinda spooky , I had terrible nightmares about the devil. Maybe the angel was there to look out for us . I've seen my own angel too lol crazy as it sounds . My mom turned to drunk due to always trying to see good in people and forever being let down . Too many people take good kind hearted people for mugs in this world and often pushes them over the edge . I truly believe in God and have seen what must be karma or something like that happen so many times . But I would much rather just see people showing love and affection and appreciation for each other. I could so easily be like many other people and find success through selfishness and greed etc . But I resist going down that road and it's a tough road so much and so often. . God bless you mom and dad love and miss you both terribly. See you again one day hopefully. God bless Michael Landon and Victor French also , RIP both of you and thankyou so much for the joy you brought to my mother and myself xxx

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing Julez!

[@julianjulezstanleyredding5333]

@@jdsundstrom no worries Dave , thanks for replying.

[@ronniewatkins]

Ol Dan Tucker was a fine old man, washed his face in a frying pan......

[@mindyteddybear]

combed his hair with a wagon wheel and died with a tooth ache in his heel!

[@privateprivate1865]

Lolol. Perfect ❤️🙏☮️🌞

[@bonnieriffle8371]

Comed his hair with a wagon wheel, Died of a toothache in his heel, Get out the way for old Dan Tucker, He's to late to get his supper, Supper's over and dinner's cooking, Old Dan Tucker just stands there lookin. 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@juliejohnson7390]

These 2 are just special people. Its like they were truly soul brothers on earth. You could just see the brotherly love

[@jeriedwards5540]

I think they were the sweetest kindest people on the tv screen ever. See every episode of the last two shows they worked together on.

[@maeb8127]

I want them to come back☺️

[@versace_dime_bag4178]

Best TV duo of all time!!! I’m in my 20s and my favorite shows of all time include Landon and French. I feel lucky that i’m able to admire the lifelong work of 2 legends in HD whenever I want. One of the only things I’m thankful technology gave us. Thank you for this video!

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for the comment...and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@JohnBlessingPaligap]

Michael Landon and Victor French worked brilliant together and Highway to Heaven brings back great memories of a simpler and better time especially in todays climate. It's very sad both men died young, only 54 years of age... weird coincidence. They were both heavy smokers and sadly and this is what killed them. You will never see the likes of a duo on TV again like Michael and Victor. I was told that Victor French was in Ireland at the time he got sick, he was planning to do a movie there, correct me here if I'm wrong on this one? Great channel Dave.

[@jdsundstrom]

Great comments, John!

[@bemoguy]

I remember Carter Country!! I used to watch it as a "tween"! Wow! I haven't seen, nor thought of it in years, and I never realized that the sherrif was played by Victor French!!

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Two wonderful friends

[@dermotspollen]

Great video. Two very talented men. Who would have thought that when making that show they really were on the highway to heaven. Crazy both died at same age both from cancer and both only after a three month battle. I think US would be another ratings winner

[@jdsundstrom]

Great comments!

[@kendallrivers1119]

I have become addicted to Highway to Heaven and have been watching the full episodes on KZbin for almost a year now. The writing and acting was top notch! And Jonathan and Mark are definitely in my top 5 greatest tv best friends list! This is a show we need the likes of desperately today, but of course today television looks down on morals and values so fat chance that'll happen.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm currently working through the series as well. While my wife will occasionally groan about the corny dialogue, I love the earnestness of the program.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@jdsundstrom it's certainly addictive!

[@goodowner5000]

It is so great to know that the friendship so believably portrayed by Victor French and Michael Landon in their various collaborations was not just a case of great acting but was as genuine as it appeared. That they did so much TV together attests to that! I believe Michael Landon holds some sort of record for being continuously on Television from the late 50's ('Bonanza')thru to the late 80's ('Highway to Heaven')- and French was in a big portion of that remarkable record! Thank you Dave for a wonderful piece on two great actors and as it turns out, greater friends.👍

[@jdsundstrom]

You are most welcome, good Owner!

[@odisbrown6590]

Victor French is one of my favorite actors little house Bonanza gunsmoke alot of the older western of the 60s70s80s he worth watching .....

[@Paulie1974]

Fantastic memories thanks and RIP to both of these great actors

[@annamariaP]

Beautiful, I'm 62 and grew up watching all his stuff, he was gorgeous, talented, and the perrrrrrrrrrfect Angel!! they both had a great chemistry and love for each other, Michael was a champion, both my parents died of Pancreatic cancer, and it's bloody brutal, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I also have just finished watching highway to Heaven again, I suggest everyone buy the full seasons of all his stuff, because cancel culture is coming after them, it's sad but true, life is no longer the same. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@cadeevans4623]

I loved everything Michael Landon was apart of Dave loved bonanza little house on the prairie highway to heaven such great shows yes Michael Landon and Victor French were great together such great and close friends the two together were great loved I was a teenage werewolf great horror film Victor French was great I remember him in a John Wayne movie him and Michael Landon such both great actors and very good friends Dave another great video man👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@angelaholmes8888]

I'm glad that Michael and victor friendship continued after little house they definitely were a great team

[@jeffmame605]

I remember after I moved out of my childhood home in the 80's, when I would come back, my dad was totally addicted to Little House on the Prairie. He called it Lhop and watched every rerun he could find. It made me a viewer as well.

[@jdsundstrom]

LHOP! Love it!

[@GunnyKeith]

Thank you for great coverage Dave.

[@jdsundstrom]

Very welcome, Keith! This one was fun because I had a chance to visit with Victor's daughter, Tracy.

[@GunnyKeith]

@@jdsundstrom that is really kool. Good job brother

[@jeanninepowell5211]

Loved them both❤ brings back the innocence when i was a child, those days are sadly gone😞 RIP always❤❤

[@SUZE31961]

Hi Dave! These two gentlemen were and will always be my favorites! Thanks!

[@jdsundstrom]

Mine too!

[@SUZE31961]

@@jdsundstrom :)

[@sandrasanders706]

Miss Michael so much..and it seems that ML's friendship with Victor French reminds me a lot of the late Dan Blocker and ML's on Bonanza. To hear about Victor's passing was shocking,but Michael...that still makes me sad. Thanks for this story!

[@leehope6948]

Great comparison between Victor and Dan Blocker. I feel bad for Dan, as all of the Bonanza cast went on to become stars of other shows.

[@jdsundstrom]

Couldn't agree more

[@axiomist4488]

I always loved them both, ever since Little House. Seeing them together in "Highway" was great and they were lots of fun together. I was sad when they both died. It was a huge loss. Love watching those videos of House right here . They are the ultimate "feel good" stories .

[@TheRonnie63]

A GREAT FRIENDSHIP, LOVED ALL OF LANDONS SHOWS AND MOVIES,ALSO LOVED FRENCH MOVIES AND SHOWS. THANKS FOR THE POST

[@mariateresaancona8027]

Landon and French have been blessed with wisdom, desiring good values and righteous conduct of living....this they both shared it with milliones of people through their talent in their work performance. So sad, the good die young. One must have a loving heart in order to successfully produce such overwhelming stories. Thank you so much for the time I have enjoyed watching. Regards from Rome, Italy.

[@michaelsadams524]

I really loved both Michael and Victor in both Little House on The Prairie and in Highway to Heaven! What really makes me laugh at myself are what my 2 favorite shows were at the time: Yes, Little House on The Prairie and, hold onto your hats, Star Trek: The Next Generation!

[@jdsundstrom]

Both of those shows are great, Michael!

[@coastalpaladin5024]

Thank you for doing this episode. Thinking back on the amazing show Highway to Heaven I started to tear up some. It was a wonderful show with an amazing message, and outstanding people playing the roles. You have a great narrator voice Dave. Be blessed my friend.

[@jdsundstrom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dermotspollen]

To think micheal landon and Mark Gordon both got cancer diagnosed in the same month and both passed away in three months. Very uncanny. When you watch highway you think there still about today

[@gailweston1431]

Little House was one of my favorite books as a child, so when the T.V. show started I loved it. I still do. I have the DVDs for the whole series.

[@mariagertrudesdelacruz4246]

Thank you for sharing and posting this. I knew and I don’t know why, that Victor and Michael had this close friendship. I started to probe further into finding out where it all started. It was an episode in Bonanza and through the LHOP. What a beautiful bond of friendship.

[@proofbyfaith]

Ah,.. a series which might of been described as " modern- day parable"? Thank you Dave, for not only instilling a sense of wonder, but also reminding folks of the " priceless" message in so many shows.Highway to Heaven demonstrated the humble, yet powerful, life changing storylines.Not to mention, these two actors ..showed us the often-lost virtue of loyalty 😌🙏

[@carmenpastrana3032]

I watch Highway to Heaven daily because its so moving and the two main characters really seemed to have come from the BOSS. R.I.P. to both of these great actors. You'll never be forgotton.

[@daleholbert3111]

You really do learn something new everyday I never knew Victor French directed some episodes of Gunsmoke kind of cool

[@harperstacey9604]

Victor french also directed some episodes of little house on the prairie.

[@PhilippaBrowning-ze2kx]

Thank you. I vaguely remember Little House on the Prairie, and Bonanza by name. I am loving every episode of Highway to Heaven on Sky. Two fabulous men. Taken from us way too early. But leaving us with some great shows and great memories. ❤

[@jdsundstrom]

You're most welcome!

[@cyclonebill6684]

I couldn’t imagine Little House or Highway without either one of these wonderful, talented human beings.

[@arethafazekas7539]

I was searching in regards to the chemistry I noticed between them and the 1st choice that came up was this segment...An awesome segment that wonderfully answered my question...I am a semi-younkin...old enough that I grew up with watching little house on the prairie and highway to heaven...Thanks to COZI tv where I am looking at the reruns and matured in living...I clearly noticed a chemistry between Landon and French for quite awhile...So happy have the resources to lookup easily...Thank you for the segment well worth the time...and Good timing a lot of information within time frame given

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Aretha!

[@judeevolves3347]

Thanks for making this video. There is no one in Hollywood today that holds a candle to these two. ❤❤

[@issymorris2691]

Loved them both❤❤❤thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing them in HEAVEN soon. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@terry3596]

I absolutely loved both series with these two men!!

[@FrancescaA00]

I loved the duo on both Little House and Highway to heaven. In the summer of my oldest middle school year she binge watched Highway to heaven reruns. I would tune in with her and talk about my memories of the show.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks so much for sharing your memories.

[@stevezeppieri]

This was great. It’s always sad with these two. Sorry about your sister. My condolences. Thanks for the vid.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks Steve!

[@malirabbit6228]

I’m in my 60’s and didn’t ‘ discover ‘ Little House until about a year ago . I fell in love with the show! And I have since read the books. I am so happy that you talked about the friendship of these 2 great men! Thank you for this video!

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@malirabbit6228]

@@jdsundstrom We ( your subscribers ) truly love your content! Live long and prosper, Dave!

[@jdsundstrom]

@@malirabbit6228 Thank you for your kind words!

[@marcianodemidof7135]

"Cute Jonathan. Very Cute." Highway to Heaven 🙏.

[@rogerlynch5279]

A VERY !! interesting KZbin report about those both well known actors. But about this not much is known here in Europe So your presentation is a real treat for me.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Roger!

[@rogerlynch5279]

@@jdsundstrom Recently I have rewatched RIO LOBO with John Wayne on TV. Thanks to you I was able to spot Victor French in it immediately. Bet from now on I will find him again in other production thanks to your fine article on KZbin. To us here in Germany he just became well known by the two series he did with Michael Landon. - this article makes me wish for another BONANZA rerun. I also know now that Victor French also had directed a couple of episodes from Gun SMOKE. Wonder in what else for kult-TV shows he also did that.

[@rogerlynch5279]

I hope I have already mentioned that your movie and actor reveiws are seriously well done. I really look foreward to your next ones.

[@texas_germanic7073]

Both great actors

[@schoolboy6633]

I LOVED Highway to Heaven & still watch the reruns everyday! Though I do know Karen Grassle who played his wife on Little House & the little girl that played the Brat didn't have some good words about him!

[@jdsundstrom]

Michael had his flaws, for sure. That didn't stop him from being a good friend to many of those that he worked with.

[@jackdavide5742]

Fantastic video, Dave. We can all remember great comedy teams, but what about drama? I've always thought of Landon and French as a great dramatic collaboration. Thanks so much, Dave.

[@jdsundstrom]

Good point!

[@lukaszjanik7044]

I love little house and highway to heaven. I am watching with my kids now. Great show with values, truth and love. RIP Michael Landon and Victor French

[@philippinesmanila8467]

Victor French was an outstanding "bad guy" on Westerns...enjoyed seeing him on Gunsmoke and Bonanza and many other shows. Glad he was a great friend of Michael Landon.

[@williamlinington9166]

You always make my day, when I watch your videos.

[@jdsundstrom]

Wow, thanks William!

[@CarlTMontano]

These two guys were one of a kind