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Landon is also known as Little Joe Cartwright, the character he played in Bonanza (1959-1973). |
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According to some people Landon’s first film The Mystery of Casper Hauser became famous because Landon who was previously known as Joe changed his name to ‘Landon’. |
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In Bonanza Landon starred as a green, cocky youngest Cartwright brother which later on evolved into a “ladies man”. |
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Landon’s own son Michael and his daughter Leslie had appeared in the episode The Election of the Little House on the Prairie. Leslie also played the role of the teacher Etta Plum during the show’s final season. |
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The “Little House” was nominated for several Emmys and Golden Globes. |
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Landon’s first wife was Dodie Levy Fraser whom he after nearly 6 years of marriage. |
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Landon had adopted three children with Dodie. |
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Landon’s second marriage was to Marjorie Lynn Noe with whom he had four children. Their son Michael Landon Jr. was born on June 20, 1964 with the talent and abilities of his father. Landon’s marriage with Lynn lasted for 17 years and it ended in a bitter and public divorce. |
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Landon’s final marriage was with Cindy Clerico in February 14, 1983. Cindy gave birth to two children. |
