Michael Landon was one of those stars who became popular for a number of reasons but mostly from his roles on Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Highway to Heaven. Landon wore many hats, so to speak, in his career. He was an actor, producer, writer, and director who donned the cover of TV Guide all of 22 times (the only one to outdo him was Lucille Ball).
Little House On The Prairie – 1974-1983, Michael Landon. Photo By Nbc-Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock
Landon easily stood out with his good looks and luscious hair. But underneath the cheerful and good-humored personality, Landon had more than one skeleton in his closet. It may be over three decades since the thrice-married father of nine children died in 1991 at the age of 54, but it’s never too late to take a glimpse (or deep dive) into the unfortunate life and death of one of America’s most memorable stars.