https://www.metv.com/stories/michael-landon-never-thought-his-bonanza-role-would-make-him-famous

Landon embraced the fame, even though it was unexpected.

Lorne Greene received a ton of fan mail from kids with bad dads (https://www.metv.com/stories/lorne-greene-received-a-ton-of-fan-mail-from-kids-with-bad-dads)

Ben Cartwright set a great example.