Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Birth : 1936-10-31, Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Death : 1991-07-01

History

Michael Landon (born Eugene Maurice Orowitz; October 31, 1936 – July 1, 1991) was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza (1959–1973), Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983), and Jonathan Smith in Highway to Heaven (1984–1989). Landon appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball.

Profile

Michael Landon

Movies

Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas
Celebrate the holidays with two classic "Llittle House" specials, restored and remastered for superior picture and sound. In "Christmas at Plum Creek," the members of the Ingalls family share a heartwarming first Christmas in their new home, and Laura makes a personal sacrifice that captures the meaning of the holidays. In "A Christmas They Never Forget," the family waits out a snowstorm by remembering favorite Christmases from the past.
Michael Landon, the Father I Knew
An intimate move of the star from Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, Highway to Heaven-Michael Landon and his son, Michael Landon Jr's portayal of the star's divorce and the break-up of the family and the healing of wounds that only God can provide.
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Video series spotlighting memorable moments and roasts hosted by Dean Martin. "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" were periodic specials aired in the 1970s and 1980s, which roasted (or honored) such stars as Lucille Ball, Muhammad Ali and Johnny Carson; guests then recalled comedic moments they shared. Comedian Rich Little (a regular on the "Roast" specials) served as pitchman for the videos in a series of TV infomercials
A Bing Crosby Christmas
Himself
The program on this DVD is basically a retrospective produced in the early 1990s for public television that was originally called «A Bing Crosby Christmas: Just Like the Ones You Used to Know» that was narrated by Gene Kelly and hosted by Bing's widow, Kathryn Crosby. The program itself features clips from fifteen of Bing's classic television specials, concentrating on the period from the early 1960s onwards when he included Kathryn and their three children in the programs.
Us
Executive Producer
When the police finds a necklace with some criminal, a detective remembers that it was missing evidence in a murderer case many years ago. So it turns out that Jeff Hayes, sentenced to life-long prison, was innocent. After 18 years in jail he's finally released - but has problems finding back into normal life. There's his father who believed him guilty and his ex-wife Ellen, who told their son Kerry and her new husband Paul Kramer his father had died.
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Writer
When the police finds a necklace with some criminal, a detective remembers that it was missing evidence in a murderer case many years ago. So it turns out that Jeff Hayes, sentenced to life-long prison, was innocent. After 18 years in jail he's finally released - but has problems finding back into normal life. There's his father who believed him guilty and his ex-wife Ellen, who told their son Kerry and her new husband Paul Kramer his father had died.
Us
Director
When the police finds a necklace with some criminal, a detective remembers that it was missing evidence in a murderer case many years ago. So it turns out that Jeff Hayes, sentenced to life-long prison, was innocent. After 18 years in jail he's finally released - but has problems finding back into normal life. There's his father who believed him guilty and his ex-wife Ellen, who told their son Kerry and her new husband Paul Kramer his father had died.
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Jeff Hayes
When the police finds a necklace with some criminal, a detective remembers that it was missing evidence in a murderer case many years ago. So it turns out that Jeff Hayes, sentenced to life-long prison, was innocent. After 18 years in jail he's finally released - but has problems finding back into normal life. There's his father who believed him guilty and his ex-wife Ellen, who told their son Kerry and her new husband Paul Kramer his father had died.
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Executive Producer
Sentimental drama about an aging man's fond reminiscences of his relationship with his grandfather in 1950 midwest and the time they spent together raising racing pigeons.
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Teleplay
Sentimental drama about an aging man's fond reminiscences of his relationship with his grandfather in 1950 midwest and the time they spent together raising racing pigeons.
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Director
Sentimental drama about an aging man's fond reminiscences of his relationship with his grandfather in 1950 midwest and the time they spent together raising racing pigeons.
Where Pigeons Go to Die
Adult Hugh Baudoum
Sentimental drama about an aging man's fond reminiscences of his relationship with his grandfather in 1950 midwest and the time they spent together raising racing pigeons.
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Self (archival footage)
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon
Sam's Son
Screenplay
Michael Landon's semi-autobiographical sketch of his earlier life. It's the story of Gene Orowitz, a high school student struggling with his identity, who finds success as a javelin thrower on the track team.
Sam's Son
Director
Michael Landon's semi-autobiographical sketch of his earlier life. It's the story of Gene Orowitz, a high school student struggling with his identity, who finds success as a javelin thrower on the track team.
Sam's Son
Gene Orman
Michael Landon's semi-autobiographical sketch of his earlier life. It's the story of Gene Orowitz, a high school student struggling with his identity, who finds success as a javelin thrower on the track team.
Little House: The Last Farewell
Director
While Charles and Caroline are visiting Walnut Grove, the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon has acquired title to all the land in Hero Township. They are inspired by Laura to vent their anger at this injustice.
Little House: The Last Farewell
Charles Ingalls
While Charles and Caroline are visiting Walnut Grove, the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon has acquired title to all the land in Hero Township. They are inspired by Laura to vent their anger at this injustice.
Little House: Bless All the Dear Children
Executive Producer
During preparation for Christmas baby Rose Wilder is kidnapped by the woman who recently lost her child. Looking for her Laura, Almanzo and Mr Edwards meet lonely orphan boy, who finally stays with that woman.
Little House: Look Back to Yesterday
Charles Ingalls
Albert Quinn Ingalls wants to be a doctor. But soon he discovers that he is fatally ill. He decides to spend the rest of his life in Walnut Grove. Meanwhile children from school are preparing for their traditional climbing of the mountain.
Love is Forever
Executive Producer
Michael Landon stars in this real life story about a journalist in Laos, and the extent to which he will go for his girlfriend.
Love is Forever
John Everingham
Michael Landon stars in this real life story about a journalist in Laos, and the extent to which he will go for his girlfriend.
The Little House Years
Director
Laura Ingalls reminisces about the Ingalls' journeys and struggles during a family Thanksgiving gathering.
The Little House Years
Charles Ingalls
Laura Ingalls reminisces about the Ingalls' journeys and struggles during a family Thanksgiving gathering.
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Little Joe (archive footage)
Sesame Street celebrated its 10th anniversary in the spring of 1979 with a half-hour PBS special hosted by James Earl Jones titled A Walking Tour of Sesame Street. The special aired on individual PBS stations at various times between March and May 1979. (Muppet Wiki)
Killing Stone
Producer
Returning from prison after serving ten years on trumped-up charges, a freelance writer tries to uncover the truth behind a homicide involving the son of a U.S. senator in this pilot for a prospective series.
Killing Stone
Writer
Returning from prison after serving ten years on trumped-up charges, a freelance writer tries to uncover the truth behind a homicide involving the son of a U.S. senator in this pilot for a prospective series.
Killing Stone
Director
Returning from prison after serving ten years on trumped-up charges, a freelance writer tries to uncover the truth behind a homicide involving the son of a U.S. senator in this pilot for a prospective series.
The Loneliest Runner
Producer
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
The Loneliest Runner
John Curtis
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
The Loneliest Runner
Writer
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
The Loneliest Runner
Director
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
Mitzi Gaynor in a song and dance hour with an all-male, star-studded ensemble featuring her main guests Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie) and Jack Albertson (Chico and the Man), plus 28 celebrities as her "Million Dollar Chorus." Songs performed include: "I Got the Music in Me," "The Most Beautiful Guy in the World," and "You Are the Sunshine of My Life."
Little House on the Prairie
Director
The story of the Ingalls family who left their house in Wisconsin and moved to the west, wanting to find a new place for home.
Little House on the Prairie
Executive Producer
The story of the Ingalls family who left their house in Wisconsin and moved to the west, wanting to find a new place for home.
Little House on the Prairie
Charles Ingalls
The story of the Ingalls family who left their house in Wisconsin and moved to the west, wanting to find a new place for home.
It's Good to Be Alive
Director
This movie details the struggles of former Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella to adapt to life in a wheelchair following his crippling automobile accident in 1959. Cinematographer Ted Voigtlander was Emmy-nominated.
Bing Crosby's Sun Valley Christmas Show
Bing's 1973 primetime Christmas special from NBC, with his family and guest stars.
The Special London Bridge Special
Tennis Player
In 1972, the Arizona State Park bought the London Bridge. Tom Jones (as himself) is magically transported to the bridge's new location where he, befuddled, sings with other celebrities, has adventures and gets kidnapped by “the villain”.
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Peter Minut
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
A Classic Holiday Celebration with Dean and Friends.
Rowan & Martin At the Movies
Self
This public service short for U.S. Savings Bonds starts out with Rowan and Martin arriving at a TV studio, ostensibly to host a show. It turns out that trumpet player Herb Alpert is the only other performer listed in the credits who is actually there in person. The others appear in clips, some from their own U.S. Savings Bonds spots, others from unidentified movie or TV appearances. Singer Barbara McNair is shown entertaining U.S. troops in Viet Nam, and the youth group The Young Americans also sings.
Ride the Wind
Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright
The international theatrical release of the 1966 William Witney feature cowboy western movie made from two 1966 episodes of the television series "Bonanza", entitled "Ride the Wind"
The Legend of Tom Dooley
Tom Dooley
Tom Dooley and Country Boy are on the run after killing an enemy soldier not knowing the war is over. The Command refuses to give them some slack for making this tragic but honest mistake and sends a lawman after them.
God's Little Acre
Dave Dawson
In the 1950s, a poor Georgia cotton farmer and his sons search for the gold presumably buried on the farm by their grandfather but problems related to poverty, marital infidelity, unemployment and booze threaten to destroy their family.
High School Confidential!
Steve Bentley
A tough kid comes to a new high school and begins muscling his way into the drug scene. This is a typical morality play of the era, filled with a naive view of drugs, nihilistic beat poetry, and some incredible '50s slang.
Maracaibo
Lago Orlando
A firefighter is sent to Venezuela to battle a blazing oil well but still finds time for romance.
I Was a Teenage Werewolf
Tony Rivers
A hypnotherapist uses a temperamental teenager as a guinea pig for a serum which transforms him into a vicious werewolf.
Fight for the Title
Lombard
An champion light-heavyweight boxer batters a young challenger so severely that the youthful pugilist suffers brain damage. Remorseful, the champion decides to rig a rematch in a small gym and allow the punch drunk fighter the chance to achieve his dream of winning a boxing "title".
These Wilder Years
Boy in Poolhall
A man tries to find a son he gave up for adoption years ago.