In 1959, at just 22 years old, Michael Landon landed his first leading television role as Little Joe Cartwright on *Bonanza*, one of the earliest series to be broadcast in color. He starred alongside Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, and Dan Blocker. By its sixth season (1964–1965), *Bonanza* had climbed to the top of the Nielsen ratings and held the number-one spot for three consecutive years. Landon received more fan mail than any other member of the cast, and leveraging his popularity, he succes

Michael Landon was born on October 31, 1936 as Eugene Maurice Orowitz. Today, Michael would have celebrated his 83rd birthday. Join us as we honor his memory by taking a walk down memory lane with a short biography and interesting clips that showcase his life. http://littlehouseontheprairie.com/about-michael-landon/ | Little House on the Prairie