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OH Nuts! · 10-14-2007, 11:33 AM

A great actor TAKEN FROM US WAY TOO SOON. His wonderful legacy lives on in film. I thought he was a wonderful actor who (gasp!) who actually brought us wholesome entertaining and educational shows. (Not that I'm Church Lady mind you; I can appreciate a good John Waters flick every now and then. But there is way too much reliance on potty words and precosious oversexed pre-teens on TV. IMO, cheap gimmicks 99.9% of the time--nothing wrong with these when THEY REALLY SERVE A PURPOSE--which is rare. An example in literature where profanity worked would be Holden Caulfied in Catcher In The Rye. Otherwise, producers and writers, do some brain work and don't opt for the easy way out.)

Sorry for digression. Wha I really appreciate about Mr. Landon was how he not only bbrought us one great show with his acting (Bonanza) but then immed. went on to do Little House--another great show I love Little House On The Prarie.

Also, FYI, he was a fierce javelin thrower in college.

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tv star collector · 10-14-2007, 07:19 PM

Being a "baby-boomer," I grew up watching BONANZA. (I was 12 when that
series debuted in 1959.) Later, I came to enjoy very much LITTLE HOUSE ON
THE PRAIRIE and, finally, HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN. I always admired the multi-
talented Michael Landon (actor-director-writer-producer). Yes, his legacy is
the many hours of fine family entertainment that he brought us. He was taken from us too soon, and sad to say there is no one to take his place.

10-14-2007, 11:33 AM	#1
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Michael Landon Appreciation Page A great actor TAKEN FROM US WAY TOO SOON. His wonderful legacy lives on in film. I thought he was a wonderful actor who (gasp!) who actually brought us wholesome entertaining and educational shows. (Not that I'm Church Lady mind you; I can appreciate a good John Waters flick every now and then. But there is way too much reliance on potty words and precosious oversexed pre-teens on TV. IMO, cheap gimmicks 99.9% of the time--nothing wrong with these when THEY REALLY SERVE A PURPOSE--which is rare. An example in literature where profanity worked would be Holden Caulfied in Catcher In The Rye. Otherwise, producers and writers, do some brain work and don't opt for the easy way out.) Sorry for digression. Wha I really appreciate about Mr. Landon was how he not only bbrought us one great show with his acting (Bonanza) but then immed. went on to do Little House--another great show I love Little House On The Prarie. Also, FYI, he was a fierce javelin thrower in college. Share your appreciation for Michale Landon too.

10-14-2007, 07:19 PM	#2
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Being a "baby-boomer," I grew up watching BONANZA. (I was 12 when that series debuted in 1959.) Later, I came to enjoy very much LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE and, finally, HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN. I always admired the multi- talented Michael Landon (actor-director-writer-producer). Yes, his legacy is the many hours of fine family entertainment that he brought us. He was taken from us too soon, and sad to say there is no one to take his place.