Melissa Gilbert, the actor who played little Laura Ingalls on the beloved NBC historical series, Little House on the Prairie, stole hearts during the drama’s run in the 1970s and 1980s.
What’s little-known about the former child actor is that her grandfather, Harry Crane, has deep roots in the entertainment industry. Specifically, he played a major role in creating one of the most lasting, classic comedy series of all time.
Melissa Gilbert on her connection with Michael Landon – ‘He just said, ‘That’s Half Pint”
From the start of her 11 years on Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert told Television Academy Foundation in a 2011 conversation that the presence of the show’s star, Michael Landon, was prevalent in every aspect.
As a ten-year old when she began working on the series, Landon, to Gilbert, connected quickly to the actor and director.
