Landon said it was a difficult episode because Dirk looked so much like Dan. It almost became too much for Landon emotionally. It was just a few short years since Blocker died when the episode was filmed.
A Lorne Greene appearance on LHOTP would’ve been a sure fire ratings buster. Whenever 2 iconic characters from a classic show get together years later to appear on another show, fans absolutely love it. Whatever the decision was, Michael & Lorne missed out on some nostalgic tv history.
I totally get why they wouldn't team up on another western-themed show. But how wild would it have been to have Landon guest star on Battlestar Galactica? If only!
Raja 1938 - That is exactly what I had in mind when I was watching this video. Perhaps it's best that he didn't get the part of Starbuck, because it was Dirk Benedict's personality that was needed to continue on to become Faceman on The A Team.
@@bobsradio6025 I agree he wouldn't fit the Starbuck role as well as Benedict, plus his age and career wasn't at a point where he'd be regular on that show. I'm thinking more of a guest-star for an episode or two like what Fred Astaire or Lloyd Bridges did.
I always wondered why Mr. Green never appeared on Little House, but I’m glad they worked together one last time on Highway to Heaven…. What would have been really awesome would’ve been a Bonanza/ Gunsmoke crossover! The possibilities are endless!
On a talk show, in reference to Joe Landon being on Little House On The Prairie, Lorne Greene joked about having "grandchildren" he didn't even know about.
Lorne did appear with Michael Landon on an episode of Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast in 1975(and another in 1984). They seemed genuinely like and respect each other. Thank you for another great video, Dave :D
You're right. They were never far apart. Along with Dan Blocker, they also purchased some beach front property which they jointly donated in the late 70s to Los Angeles County for public use.
On the show, "Angel" staring David Boreanaz he plays a 200 yr old vampire. On the show there is a demon they called The Host. He was green. When Angel learns his name is Lorne he gets a big smile on his face, "Lorne Green....Bananza!". I thought that was a pretty clever scene.
When ML knew of his diagnosis his wish was to be buried next to LG. This was not fulfilled. They are not un Graves, they are both buried in crypts. One of the reasons LG was in high demand was for his deep AND very STRONG voice. People LOVED it and he used it well!
When I was in second grade I went to school with Greene’s daughter Gillian. We were both about seven and I don’t remember much about her, but I do remember one day when Gillian got sick and Greene came to the school to pick her up; we kids were so excited, “did you see him? Was he there?”I actually did glimpse him talking to her and got very excited. First brush with a celebrity, it’s stuck in my memory for almost fifty years!
I'll tell you why he didn't do a guest appearance.... Because he was on a shuttle out to the Colonies, where he was being given command of a Battlestar. The last Battlestar, I might add. Such an honour!
I would have loved to have seen Lorne Greene on Little House on the Prairie but it is fine that he wasn't because as you pointed out they both worked hard though the Little House years and while they did not work together they were both all over our TV's. I do remember Michael Landon talking about Lorne Greene on various talk shows and he always had the utmost respect for Greene as well as some funny stories from the set of Bonanza. I don't know if you know this Dave but Dan Blocker's son Dirk is on Brooklyn 99. He looks so much like his father and he is great on the show(a very funny man).
Possibly what could have bowled-over the TV audience back in the Little House days would have been if Pernell Roberts had made a guest appearance. That would have jaw-dropped *stunned* the US TV audience of that time.
Wow! Mr Landon was on TV for pretty much 30 straight years! Three hit shows in a row! That’s gotta be som kind of record. It just hit me cuz I was never much of a Little House fan (Emergency! and Adam-12 were my thing, followed by all the great 70’s Sci fi such as SW and BSG, etc.) and I definitely wasn’t into Highway as a teenager (Miami Vice, etc), but I sure loved him on Bonanza. Saw an episode recently. He was a very talented actor who was taken too soon.
Mitch Vogel was the only co-star from Bonanza who made only two appearances, but he had very little to no interaction with Michael Landon's character. Lorne Greene did get to guest star alongside Pernell Roberts on some other TV show.
Hearing Lorne Greene say the words "It's me, Ben. Ben Cartwright!" featured pretty heavily during my teen years. Though oddly enough I only saw Bonanza long after oBSG.
On a similar note, I sometimes wonder why Tony Danza never appeared on 'Charmed'. Not only was his TV daughter an executive and main character on it, but the show had a constant parade of guest stars. Also, she looked different enough to when she was a kid that no confusion would occur.
I remember Lorne Green making a commercial for an ad campaign. I can’t remember what it was but his signature line from that commercial was, “Who pays? You do.” Anyone else remember?
I watched Bonanza with my father as a kid one of the few things we did together. I enjoyed it so much even was able to get a Bonanza lunch box. I don't remember too much about the differing episodes. I did watch Highway to Heaven but not religiously (pun not intended), but the rare times I did I liked the scripts as I follow metaphysics. I have not ever watched Little House on the Prairie probably either conflicted with my personal schedule or a show opposite I liked better may have been on. This brought back some memories but vaguely. Always like your reviews Dave and this was nice.
"And no matter how hard people try, they just can't beat the beef, or the nutrition, in Alpo..." I always wondered how Lorne knew such things. Maybe Ed McMahon told him!
Another great video Dave...thank you!! Great theories..all of them. It would've been fun if towards the last season of Little House he could've played a sheriff from a neighboring town looking for a cattle rustler or something to that effect. I realize this would've taken up a LOT of his time, but what a memorable episode it would've been. The fact that he was on an episode of Highway to Heaven...well, now I've gotta watch THAT episode!
Not being aware of any flashbacks of Michael Landon‘s character’s past in Little House on the Prairie, I always imagined that his earlier life was on the Ponderosa.
I thought I had seen every episode of Highway to Heaven, apparently not. I never knew Loren ever appeared on that show. Everybody forgets about Highway to Heaven, because it seemed to be overshadowed by Touched By an Angel. But Highway to Heaven was every bit as good. I liked them both.
I always saw Little House as Bonanza 2.0 anyway, it premiered not long after Bonanza ended. And I agree, it was probably Landon’s intent NOT to have anyone from Bonanza on because he truly wanted Little House to be HIS show. One thing I always wondered was why Landon never adapted Little House in the Big Woods since that was technically where the story began. I think there was a small reference to it in the pilot movie
Shows how real these series were to the viewers! But great to see Michael and Lorne ultimate reunion on HTH. Funny to see Half-Pint with "Pa" from Bonanza.
We love Lorne Greene. It would be odd to have him on Little House. I would keep expecting to hear Charles call him Pa. I’d be all mixed up, because I dearly love both of those shows. Thank you for this video, I never thought of that before. 😊🦋
Thanks Tiffany B.! I vaguely recalled those commercials with Melissa Gilbert. I believe there were actually a couple of them. It was fun to rediscover that one right here on TH-cam!
To this day, one of the main reasons I know that 1 dog year = 7 human years is, because Lorne Greene said "He's 15. That's 105 to you and me" in the Alpo commercial.
I loved bonanza Dave Lorne Greene and Michael Landon Dan blocker and pernell Roberts were all phenomenal in that show little house on the prairie was such a great show as well absolutely loved it Dave both classic shows which I loved I knew Lorne Greene was in battlestar galactica I can understand why he didn't make an appearance in little house the man was busy like you said Dave would've been nice to Lorne Greene make an appearance in little house but that's ok I definitely remember Lorne Greene in highway to heaven another awesome show great video dave it's cool Lorne Greene and Melissa Gilbert worked together cool Dave 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Strangely enough, I remember his Alpo commercials. I don't think I knew who Melissa Gilbert was yet. I was overseas during most of the 1960's and 70's so didn't get much TV.
Fun fact Inga Swenson who played "Inger Cartwright" in the bonanza episode "Inger my love" (1962) got reunited with Lorne Greene, in "griff" (1973) after 11 years imagine how fun it was they had a good chemistry many good actor's and actresse's from sweden.
Rest in peace Michael and Lorne..But I love to see the little house on the prairie 😔😔😭😭now no more most of the show delete.. leave only pilot.. Hunter.. family quarrel that leave but I still enjoy watching.. everyday see same..tq... other I willing to borrow fon I will see..
My mother's maiden name was Greene. I used to think that it would be great if Lorne could've been related to Mom and I. But sadly, I learned that Greene wasn't his original last name. I figured that I couldn't be lucky enough to be one of his relatives, but I thought that it would be really cool if Mom and I were somehow related to him.
Yes, all 3 reasons make sense. I remember Michael saying it would have been too soon for them to reunite on LHOTP. I had never watched Bonanza and am just beginning to watch now (I've seen 11 episodes). I've watched Highway to Heaven multiple times, so for me, it's a backwards reunion for them....if that makes any sense.
@@helanesolomon1724 Eugene Murice Orowitz. That is his real name. When young Egene was discovered pumping gas for a director, the director noticed his good looks and asked him to be a fill in, in one of his movies he was producing. Eugene accepted the challenge. As time went by, it was required by the Screen Actors Guild that actors take a stage name for privacy reasons. Young Eugene there was a hit among the female audiance, so he was asked to appear in a new Western called Bonanza in 1959. Eugene again, gladly accepted the role, as he was to potray, young, hot tempered, very handsome Joe Cartwright. The producers and directors of the show itself encouraged Eugene to change his name, so, he went to the phonebook and found the name Michael. He wanted to take the last names of Lane and Douglas, however, they were already taken, so, back to the phone book he went and found the name, Landon. There you have it. Michael Landon's real name is Eugene Murice Orowitz. Trivial facts and information there for ya.
I subscribed and I enjoyed this upload on May 3rd 2021 Monday today. Thank you for your intelligent and humble synopsis on: Why Mr. Greene did not appear ever on Little House on the Prairie. Stay healthy👍 🍿☕🎻🧸.
I remember seeing that HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN episode. It was close to the end of Lorne Greene's life, as he died in 1987, while HtH was still on the air. I remember Fred Fusco's mooching sister & nephew (played by David L. Lander) too. They wanted Fred's money, but he had other plans in mind for it.
Dan Blocker also looked like he could've been his son as well, with different mothers it made sense, Pernell Roberts didn't look like him at all, Lorne, Dan and Michael all had the same facial/ear structure, Pernell Roberts would've made a great "Have Gun Will Travel" character, tough when need be, but very cerebral in solving problems, lol plus he already had the all black outfit
Two Great shows! Yep! Ol' Lorne stayed "super busy" What a great voice he had as well. My dad after being tired after the 3rd shift warehouse worker. Would pick chicken backs for my poodles "special diet" after a few nights of this I'd come home from summer vacation in California. Dad announced to me "your dog eats Alpo now" LOL!!!! Welll now, didn't didn't have to pick chicken backs anymore either. I had that dog until my adulthood!
I'll always remember Battlestar Galactica as the reason for buying my first color TV. It was right after Star Wars and we couldn't get enough space opera. I was dirt poor, but still managed a huge, theater-sized 27" Sony Trinitron".
I remember watching a couple of episodes of Bonanza when I was little. It was in color and on NBC on Sunday night, I think it was on before the NBC Sunday Night Mysteries. I saw an episode on an independent station with my grandfather after I graduated from high school. Speaking of Battlestar Galactica, there was an episode where Commander Adama, his son Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer were in the Main Street of a village that was terrorized by the Cylons. The town’s people found one of the Cylons and called it Red Eye. Red Eye took over the town. Red Eye contacted a Cylon base ship for reinforcements to destroy the town. But Red Eye and the other Cylons were to face The Galactica crew in a gunfight. Galactica won the battle and leave the planet. In an article in Famous Monsters Of Filmland, the scene of the showdown reminded the writer of the article of the Cartwright clan standing together to face the the threat. I remember Lorne Greene in the show Last Of The Wild. A nature show created by Ivan Tors. I remember seeing a comedy spoof called The Canadian Conspiracy. It was shown on Cinemax and it featured Lorne Greene, William Shatner, Howie Mandel and other actors who were born and raised in Canada. There was a list of many actors, producers and directors who are Canadian. Lorne Greene has a comedic moment as The Godfather of Canadian entertainers. I remember the Alpo commercials. He worked with some beautiful and healthy dogs.
Someome said landon wouldnt allow someone from bonanza to sppear on little house but he did mitch vogel who played adopted brother jaime appeared as Johnny johnson on little house.
Some have surmised that Lorne Green was the father figure tha Michael Landon never had. I have read that they were very close. I always enjoyed the funny stories on the tonight show he would tell about Lorne Green , especially about how none of them could ride very well at the beginning of Bonanza.
The Bonanza casts’ affection for Lorne was so real, they actually called him Dad. The greatest story Landon told about Lorne had to do with the fact Lorne wore a hairpiece and in all the years on Bonanza they’d NEVER seen him without it. In one episode Lorne had to jump off a boat into a lake. When he did, his hairpiece floated to the surface and everybody thought they’d finally see Dad without it. Lorne’s hand came up like in the end of Deliverance feeling around for it and eventually he got it before he ran out of air!
A critic once joked that Little House on the Prairie was basically Little Joe on his own with his family. And Highway to Heaven was Little Joe returning to earth after dying. With such similarities, an NBC-hyped. Bonanza reunion would have sucked the air out of a quiet family drama like Little House.
@@jimmy.r.minnelli True. But the essence of the Ingalls character is not too far removed from Little Joe Cartwright. A decent man who will always stand for what is right.
@@tomchris60 It's almost universal that leading men and women characters are decent and stand up for what's right, but that doesn't mean they're all "not too far removed" from one another.
@@jimmy.r.minnelli I'll stick with the critic's joke. It's funny if you don't over think it. I believe Michael Landon, who always poked at his career, would have laughed as well.
@@tomchris60 There was one episode of LHOP in which Charles, Isaiah and Albert went after some bank robbers who shot a kid, and they rode horses, very much like the Cartwrights. In fact, it was a story borrowed from Bonanza and re-written for LHOP.
I also wonder if Greene and/or Landon felt that Michael needed a chance to be his own star in Little House and not appear to be upstaged or have his "mentor" show up on his hit show. Though I agree Greene was busy busy busy and also the "don't imply that the Bonanza world and Little House world were connected" was likely a big part of it.
Bonanza was just a bit before my time but i surely remember LIttle House.......to this day, as a 46 year old, i still get slight chills at the closing theme lmao.....some closing themes, such as Little House, Mork & Mindy, Carol Burnett show and others meant bedtime, and as a young lad i hated bedtime!! LOL Still love the shows, still cringe at closing themes ......great video!!
I enjoyed your video. The way you presented it makes sense why Lorne did not appear on little house. I suppose the same reasons could be used as to why Michael did not appear on Battlestar galactica.
I remember an Alpo commercial that Lorne did where a dog was laying down on the floor in a simulated kitchen with Lorne kneeling beside him and holding a stick. Lorne is talking directly to the audience and tells us that the dogs name is Delbert and that he is 12 years old, which is 84 years in human years. Then without missing a beat Lorne takes the stick, throws it way off camera, and yells, "get the stick, Delbert, get the stick!!" And hot damn, Delbert took off like a shot and I almost did to. It startled the hell out of both of us. If Delbert was acting it was damn good acting, and i dont think he was actually chasing the stick as much as trying to get away from the crazy guy who threw it. I think the intended idea was to show how youthful an old dog acted after eating Alpo, but it was seriously ambiguous.
Lorne looked so different in regular clothes Rest in Peace Michael and Lorne.
I remember when Dan Blocker's son, Dirk, appeared on one episode of "Little House." He played a student.
He played dumb able when Ma was a substitute teacher
Landon said it was a difficult episode because Dirk looked so much like Dan. It almost became too much for Landon emotionally. It was just a few short years since Blocker died when the episode was filmed.
Dirk Blocker was a regular on that WWII fighter pilot show Baa Baa Blacksheep with Robert Conrad.
I loved that episode. It was very heartwarming. Dirk Blocker is the spitting image of his dad.
@@angieolson1741 yep on season 1
A Lorne Greene appearance on LHOTP would’ve been a sure fire ratings buster. Whenever 2 iconic characters from a classic show get together years later to appear on another show, fans absolutely love it. Whatever the decision was, Michael & Lorne missed out on some nostalgic tv history.
I totally get why they wouldn't team up on another western-themed show. But how wild would it have been to have Landon guest star on Battlestar Galactica? If only!
That would have been awesome!!!
OMG!! That would have been so cool!!
Raja 1938 - That is exactly what I had in mind when I was watching this video.
Perhaps it's best that he didn't get the part of Starbuck, because it was Dirk Benedict's personality that was needed to continue on to become Faceman on The A Team.
@@bobsradio6025 I agree he wouldn't fit the Starbuck role as well as Benedict, plus his age and career wasn't at a point where he'd be regular on that show. I'm thinking more of a guest-star for an episode or two like what Fred Astaire or Lloyd Bridges did.
Michael Landon as a Colonial Viper pilot in a cameo where Adama wonders where he has seen this brave man before!
Absolutely loved both of these two men, them two was close and they didn't have to do everything together. Rest in peace Michael and PA. ♥️♥️
Lorne Greene definitely had one of the most unmistakable voices of all time.
Fleeing the cylon tyranny.
When he was a radio newscaster for the CBC in Canada during the first couple years of WW2 he was known as "the Voice of Doom"
Love the 1964 song "Ringo".
As Trevor mentioned, Greene read the casualty reports during WWII with his booming voice. That's how he got th moniker "The Voice of Doom"
I always wondered why Mr. Green never appeared on Little House, but I’m glad they worked together one last time on Highway to Heaven….
What would have been really awesome would’ve been a Bonanza/ Gunsmoke crossover!
The possibilities are endless!
On a talk show, in reference to Joe Landon being on Little House On The Prairie, Lorne Greene joked about having "grandchildren" he didn't even know about.
Too funny!
Lorne did appear with Michael Landon on an episode of Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast in 1975(and another in 1984). They seemed genuinely like and respect each other. Thank you for another great video, Dave :D
You're right. They were never far apart. Along with Dan Blocker, they also purchased some beach front property which they jointly donated in the late 70s to Los Angeles County for public use.
They also appeared in an episode of highway to Heaven
I loved both of these shows. They both had me laughing and crying. Great actors all around.
Thanks, Dave, learn something new every day!
You're welcome, Tammy!
On the show, "Angel" staring David Boreanaz he plays a 200 yr old vampire. On the show there is a demon they called The Host. He was green. When Angel learns his name is Lorne he gets a big smile on his face, "Lorne Green....Bananza!". I thought that was a pretty clever scene.
When ML knew of his diagnosis his wish was to be buried next to LG. This was not fulfilled. They are not un Graves, they are both buried in crypts.
One of the reasons LG was in high demand was for his deep AND very STRONG voice.
People LOVED it and he used it well!
When I was in second grade I went to school with Greene’s daughter Gillian. We were both about seven and I don’t remember much about her, but I do remember one day when Gillian got sick and Greene came to the school to pick her up; we kids were so excited, “did you see him? Was he there?”I actually did glimpse him talking to her and got very excited. First brush with a celebrity, it’s stuck in my memory for almost fifty years!
I'll tell you why he didn't do a guest appearance.... Because he was on a shuttle out to the Colonies, where he was being given command of a Battlestar. The last Battlestar, I might add. Such an honour!
If my hair ever turns grey I'm gonna grow some of those Lorne Greene Sideburns.
My favourite show growing up. Always wanted a family like the
Ingalls❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing, Maria!
@@jdsundstrom who didn't want a dad like Charles Ingalls...
And the Cartwrights! Both great wholsome families! 👍😊
@@taffykins2745 let's also not forget The Waltons ❤️
Love Little house on the praire! I think i'd had liked to see an episode with Lorne.
I would have liked it as well, Denise!
I would have loved to have seen Lorne Greene on Little House on the Prairie but it is fine that he wasn't because as you pointed out they both worked hard though the Little House years and while they did not work together they were both all over our TV's. I do remember Michael Landon talking about Lorne Greene on various talk shows and he always had the utmost respect for Greene as well as some funny stories from the set of Bonanza. I don't know if you know this Dave but Dan Blocker's son Dirk is on Brooklyn 99. He looks so much like his father and he is great on the show(a very funny man).
I remember that commercial wow great memories brings me back in time you don’t see commercials like that anymore
That poor kid in the commercial. He probably thought, "I'm in a commercial with Melissa and Lorne. I'm on my way to stardom."
I just loved all of Michael Landon's shows. The Highway to Heaven episode starring Lorne Green is one of my favorites. 🤗
Thanks for sharing Dave. Very interesting
Glad you enjoyed it, Keith!
Possibly what could have bowled-over the TV audience back in the Little House days would have been if Pernell Roberts had made a guest appearance. That would have jaw-dropped *stunned* the US TV audience of that time.
Wow! Mr Landon was on TV for pretty much 30 straight years! Three hit shows in a row! That’s gotta be som kind of record. It just hit me cuz I was never much of a Little House fan (Emergency! and Adam-12 were my thing, followed by all the great 70’s Sci fi such as SW and BSG, etc.) and I definitely wasn’t into Highway as a teenager (Miami Vice, etc), but I sure loved him on Bonanza. Saw an episode recently. He was a very talented actor who was taken too soon.
William shatner was in Star Trek, t.j. Hooker, recue911 and Boston legal not 30 years in a row but4 hit shows
Michael Landon's tomb is right next to Lorne Green's grave. When Landon was dying, he said he wanted to be buried next to Loren Green.
Mitch Vogel was the only co-star from Bonanza who made only two appearances, but he had very little to no interaction with Michael Landon's character. Lorne Greene did get to guest star alongside Pernell Roberts on some other TV show.
I almost forgot about the Alpo commercials that brought me back some memories worth remembering 😊👍
This was the question I always wondered about! The pic at 1:35 is my fav or Greene and Landon. Thanks for answering this! They are missed!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Sandra!
Hearing Lorne Greene say the words "It's me, Ben. Ben Cartwright!" featured pretty heavily during my teen years. Though oddly enough I only saw Bonanza long after oBSG.
I just assumed it was because Lorne Greene was still trying to find Earth
Good point! Thanks heavens they eventually found it.
I don't remember the Alpo commercial but I do remember Lorne Greene in a cigarette commercial riding a horse. That must've been a LONG time ago.
On a similar note, I sometimes wonder why Tony Danza never appeared on 'Charmed'. Not only was his TV daughter an executive and main character on it, but the show had a constant parade of guest stars. Also, she looked different enough to when she was a kid that no confusion would occur.
I still watch all three of those shows regularly on MeTV and Cozi.
I remember Lorne Green making a commercial for an ad campaign. I can’t remember what it was but his signature line from that commercial was, “Who pays? You do.” Anyone else remember?
Alpo?
Secure Care life insurance, in direct-response ads during the 1980s.
@@prycerobertson4695 that’s it!!
Lorne Green was even on Police Squad! (granted it was only a cameo but it was a hilarious scene anyhow!)
TY Dave for "the good stuff."
I am glad you mentioned Lorne's long career as a pitchman for Alpo.
I think he actually ate some of it.
I watched Bonanza with my father as a kid one of the few things we did together. I enjoyed it so much even was able to get a Bonanza lunch box. I don't remember too much about the differing episodes.
I did watch Highway to Heaven but not religiously (pun not intended), but the rare times I did I liked the scripts as I follow metaphysics. I have not ever watched Little House on the Prairie probably either conflicted with my personal schedule or a show opposite I liked better may have been on.
This brought back some memories but vaguely.
Always like your reviews Dave and this was nice.
Awesome to know this Dave
What a crush I had on both Little Joe and Pa Ben!!!!!!
"And no matter how hard people try, they just can't beat the beef, or the nutrition, in Alpo..." I always wondered how Lorne knew such things. Maybe Ed McMahon told him!
With that authoritative voice, he was such a great spokesperson!
@@jdsundstrom We had to go get a dog just so we could buy alpo after those commercials!
Another awesome show Dave, thanks for the memories.
Another great video Dave...thank you!! Great theories..all of them. It would've been fun if towards the last season of Little House he could've played a sheriff from a neighboring town looking for a cattle rustler or something to that effect. I realize this would've taken up a LOT of his time, but what a memorable episode it would've been.
The fact that he was on an episode of Highway to Heaven...well, now I've gotta watch THAT episode!
It was one of the best highway to heaven episoded
Not being aware of any flashbacks of Michael Landon‘s character’s past in Little House on the Prairie, I always imagined that his earlier life was on the Ponderosa.
I thought I had seen every episode of Highway to Heaven, apparently not. I never knew Loren ever appeared on that show. Everybody forgets about Highway to Heaven, because it seemed to be overshadowed by Touched By an Angel. But Highway to Heaven was every bit as good. I liked them both.
Thanks for sharing Albert!
Hmmm...
Maybe that Alpo commercial was set in Walnut Grove...
Kinda seems like it!
It was also great that their HTH appearance together put them in a contemporary setting.
I always saw Little House as Bonanza 2.0 anyway, it premiered not long after Bonanza ended. And I agree, it was probably Landon’s intent NOT to have anyone from Bonanza on because he truly wanted Little House to be HIS show.
One thing I always wondered was why Landon never adapted Little House in the Big Woods since that was technically where the story began. I think there was a small reference to it in the pilot movie
Exactly! IMO Little House on the Prairie was an allegory for Little Joe gets Married...
Lorne did appear on a duet with Johnny Cash. The time period was roughly when Ringo was recorded.
After Mr Greene's death, Michael said "Burry me next to Lauren Greene ". I don't think that happened. I knew they were very close.
Lorne greene was like a real father to michael Landon.
They are buried in the same cemetery. Michael is in a crypt and Lorne is buried on the lawn.
Wow! I totally forgot that commercial! Thanks for the great video!
Glad you liked it!
Dave, I think you are right. Good video! Thx!
Shows how real these series were to the viewers! But great to see Michael and Lorne ultimate reunion on HTH. Funny to see Half-Pint with "Pa" from Bonanza.
I'm glad you enjoyed my Photoshop work!
Loved Bonanza, Little Joe, and loved Little House. I don't think there was an episode of Little House I didn't end in tears
We love Lorne Greene. It would be odd to have him on Little House. I would keep expecting to hear Charles call him Pa. I’d be all mixed up, because I dearly love both of those shows. Thank you for this video, I never thought of that before. 😊🦋
And cute Alpo commercial. I don’t think I ever saw that. 😂
Thanks Tiffany B.! I vaguely recalled those commercials with Melissa Gilbert. I believe there were actually a couple of them. It was fun to rediscover that one right here on TH-cam!
@@jdsundstrom
I love that even though there are things forgotten, we can still find them out there somewhere!
@@tiffanyb.7596 Though Melissa Gilberts (aka Laura Ingalls) appears with LG on an Alpo commercial.
I'd have loved to have seen Dan Blocker guest star if it wasn't for his sad passing in 72.
Lesson for this day! I thought Charles and Caroline took a trip to see his parents, in one episode, and Lorne played Mr. Ingalls. RIP Gentlemen!
HOLY CRAP I FORGOT ALPO COMMERCIAL LOL , WOW. NOW THAT BRINGS BACK SO MUCH MEMORIES
To this day, one of the main reasons I know that 1 dog year = 7 human years is, because Lorne Greene said "He's 15. That's 105 to you and me" in the Alpo commercial.
There actually are apps that can categorically tell you your dogs human age equivalent. It’s just not 1=7. Depends on the breed. Check it out.
I think Pernell and Lorne did an episode of "Vegas" together.
I believe you are correct, Fred!
They did!
I loved bonanza Dave Lorne Greene and Michael Landon Dan blocker and pernell Roberts were all phenomenal in that show little house on the prairie was such a great show as well absolutely loved it Dave both classic shows which I loved I knew Lorne Greene was in battlestar galactica I can understand why he didn't make an appearance in little house the man was busy like you said Dave would've been nice to Lorne Greene make an appearance in little house but that's ok I definitely remember Lorne Greene in highway to heaven another awesome show great video dave it's cool Lorne Greene and Melissa Gilbert worked together cool Dave 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great comments, Cade!
Thanks Dave I try buddy
Hey Dave check out the Mitchell's vs the machines
also check out things heard and seen as well
Watched "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" on Friday night. It was fun.
Michael Landon was the one who saved the show Bonanza in his writings of new scripts
Strangely enough, I remember his Alpo commercials. I don't think I knew who Melissa Gilbert was yet. I was overseas during most of the 1960's and 70's so didn't get much TV.
Yah...those Alpo commercials were hard to forget!
Good stuff indeed! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it, Curtis!
Fun fact Inga Swenson who played "Inger Cartwright" in the bonanza episode "Inger my love" (1962) got reunited with Lorne Greene, in "griff" (1973) after 11 years imagine how fun it was they had a good chemistry many good actor's and actresse's from sweden.
Rest in peace Michael and Lorne..But I love to see the little house on the prairie 😔😔😭😭now no more most of the show delete.. leave only pilot.. Hunter.. family quarrel that leave but I still enjoy watching.. everyday see same..tq... other I willing to borrow fon I will see..
My mother's maiden name was Greene. I used to think that it would be great if Lorne could've been related to Mom and I. But sadly, I learned that Greene wasn't his original last name. I figured that I couldn't be lucky enough to be one of his relatives, but I thought that it would be really cool if Mom and I were somehow related to him.
Yes, all 3 reasons make sense. I remember Michael saying it would have been too soon for them to reunite on LHOTP. I had never watched Bonanza and am just beginning to watch now (I've seen 11 episodes). I've watched Highway to Heaven multiple times, so for me, it's a backwards reunion for them....if that makes any sense.
Enjoy Helane! You're in for a treat!
Keep in watching Bonanza... it's worthy!!!
Oh yeah, I am thoroughly enjoying watching Michael Landon as an adorable young man!!!
@@helanesolomon1724 Eugene Murice Orowitz. That is his real name. When young Egene was discovered pumping gas for a director, the director noticed his good looks and asked him to be a fill in, in one of his movies he was producing. Eugene accepted the challenge. As time went by, it was required by the Screen Actors Guild that actors take a stage name for privacy reasons. Young Eugene there was a hit among the female audiance, so he was asked to appear in a new Western called Bonanza in 1959. Eugene again, gladly accepted the role, as he was to potray, young, hot tempered, very handsome Joe Cartwright. The producers and directors of the show itself encouraged Eugene to change his name, so, he went to the phonebook and found the name Michael. He wanted to take the last names of Lane and Douglas, however, they were already taken, so, back to the phone book he went and found the name, Landon. There you have it. Michael Landon's real name is Eugene Murice Orowitz. Trivial facts and information there for ya.
Dan Basta Thanks. I know Michael Landon pretty well.... my TH-cam channel is almost strictly devoted to him!!
I subscribed and I enjoyed this upload on May 3rd 2021 Monday today. Thank you for your intelligent and humble synopsis on: Why Mr. Greene did not appear ever on Little House on the Prairie.
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Welcome aboard and thank you for subscribing, Ella!
@@jdsundstrom you welcome.....
Be well
I remember seeing that HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN episode. It was close to the end of Lorne Greene's life, as he died in 1987, while HtH was still on the air. I remember Fred Fusco's mooching sister & nephew (played by David L. Lander) too. They wanted Fred's money, but he had other plans in mind for it.
Dan Blocker also looked like he could've been his son as well, with different mothers it made sense, Pernell Roberts didn't look like him at all, Lorne, Dan and Michael all had the same facial/ear structure, Pernell Roberts would've made a great "Have Gun Will Travel" character, tough when need be, but very cerebral in solving problems, lol plus he already had the all black outfit
I dont think anyone would confuse the 2 shows.
Now that is very interesting stuff
Thanks Danny!
Timing and the idea of character confusion makes sense. Be nice to hear from each of them on the subject!
There were many stars from Bonanza that appeared on Little House
There were some Little House on the prairie cast members that appeared on Bonanza.
At least Lorne guest starred on Michaels highway to heaven show
Two Great shows! Yep! Ol' Lorne stayed "super busy" What a great voice he had as well. My dad after being tired after the 3rd shift warehouse worker. Would pick chicken backs for my poodles "special diet" after a few nights of this I'd come home from summer vacation in California. Dad announced to me "your dog eats Alpo now" LOL!!!! Welll now, didn't didn't have to pick chicken backs anymore either. I had that dog until my adulthood!
Thanks for sharing, Michael!
I'll always remember Battlestar Galactica as the reason for buying my first color TV. It was right after Star Wars and we couldn't get enough space opera. I was dirt poor, but still managed a huge, theater-sized 27" Sony Trinitron".
I remember watching a couple of episodes of Bonanza when I was little. It was in color and on NBC on Sunday night, I think it was on before the NBC Sunday Night Mysteries. I saw an episode on an independent station with my grandfather after I graduated from high school.
Speaking of Battlestar Galactica, there was an episode where Commander Adama, his son Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer were in the Main Street of a village that was terrorized by the Cylons. The town’s people found one of the Cylons and called it Red Eye. Red Eye took over the town. Red Eye contacted a Cylon base ship for reinforcements to destroy the town. But Red Eye and the other Cylons were to face The Galactica crew in a gunfight. Galactica won the battle and leave the planet. In an article in Famous Monsters Of Filmland, the scene of the showdown reminded the writer of the article of the Cartwright clan standing together to face the the threat.
I remember Lorne Greene in the show Last Of The Wild. A nature show created by Ivan Tors.
I remember seeing a comedy spoof called The Canadian Conspiracy. It was shown on Cinemax and it featured Lorne Greene, William Shatner, Howie Mandel and other actors who were born and raised in Canada. There was a list of many actors, producers and directors who are Canadian. Lorne Greene has a comedic moment as The Godfather of Canadian entertainers.
I remember the Alpo commercials. He worked with some beautiful and healthy dogs.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing, Gary!
Great topic! Thank you.
You are so welcome, Jeff!
Pernell Roberts on Little House? That would've been interesting too. 🤔
It sure would have!
He should have put on his black Adam-outfit and played an outlaw :D
With (Adam) or without (Trapper John M.D.) toupee?!
THAT WOULD HAVE BOOSTED RATINGS
@@tonyjrduran5331 A ratings BONANZA! (ha-ha)
Someome said landon wouldnt allow someone from bonanza to sppear on little house but he did mitch vogel who played adopted brother jaime appeared as Johnny johnson on little house.
Some have surmised that Lorne Green was the father figure tha Michael Landon never had. I have read that they were very close. I always enjoyed the funny stories on the tonight show he would tell about Lorne Green , especially about how none of them could ride very well at the beginning of Bonanza.
Landon was always a hoot to watch on Carson.
The Bonanza casts’ affection for Lorne was so real, they actually called him Dad. The greatest story Landon told about Lorne had to do with the fact Lorne wore a hairpiece and in all the years on Bonanza they’d NEVER seen him without it. In one episode Lorne had to jump off a boat into a lake. When he did, his hairpiece floated to the surface and everybody thought they’d finally see Dad without it. Lorne’s hand came up like in the end of Deliverance feeling around for it and eventually he got it before he ran out of air!
Lorne Greene did appear on Highway to Heaven in the 80s.
I alway am yelling out in the kitchen while watching bonanza to have my wife look at the actor which ended up at some point on little house.
I enjoyed Bonanza even more then Battlestar, and Lorne always played the "solid as a rock" father figure perfectly, maybe it was type casting.
Did Lorne ever play a character who wasn't "solid as a rock"? Truthfully, I can't recall a time.
@@jdsundstrom Me neither!
A critic once joked that Little House on the Prairie was basically Little Joe on his own with his family. And Highway to Heaven was Little Joe returning to earth after dying. With such similarities, an NBC-hyped. Bonanza reunion would have sucked the air out of a quiet family drama like Little House.
Charles Ingalls made it pretty clear that he was a farmer, not a fighter or gunslinger.
@@jimmy.r.minnelli True. But the essence of the Ingalls character is not too far removed from Little Joe Cartwright. A decent man who will always stand for what is right.
@@tomchris60 It's almost universal that leading men and women characters are decent and stand up for what's right, but that doesn't mean they're all "not too far removed" from one another.
@@jimmy.r.minnelli I'll stick with the critic's joke. It's funny if you don't over think it. I believe Michael Landon, who always poked at his career, would have laughed as well.
@@tomchris60 There was one episode of LHOP in which Charles, Isaiah and Albert went after some bank robbers who shot a kid, and they rode horses, very much like the Cartwrights. In fact, it was a story borrowed from Bonanza and re-written for LHOP.
Wow thanks i was to small but love the classic stuff, will sub buddy
Thanks for the sub!
im still watching the bonanza series love it
I also wonder if Greene and/or Landon felt that Michael needed a chance to be his own star in Little House and not appear to be upstaged or have his "mentor" show up on his hit show. Though I agree Greene was busy busy busy and also the "don't imply that the Bonanza world and Little House world were connected" was likely a big part of it.
That's quite possibly reason #4. Thanks for sharing, Glenn!
Bonanza was just a bit before my time but i surely remember LIttle House.......to this day, as a 46 year old, i still get slight chills at the closing theme lmao.....some closing themes, such as Little House, Mork & Mindy, Carol Burnett show and others meant bedtime, and as a young lad i hated bedtime!! LOL Still love the shows, still cringe at closing themes ......great video!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, josh!
I remember Melissa Gilbert appearing in Alpo commercials with Lorne Greene.
i love that show went i was a kid.
I could easily envision Greene in Ernest Borgnine’s “LHotP” role of Jonathan the angel.
I enjoyed your video. The way you presented it makes sense why Lorne did not appear on little house. I suppose the same reasons could be used as to why Michael did not appear on Battlestar galactica.
True....but it would have been so cool if he had!
Love forever🦁
I remember an Alpo commercial that Lorne did where a dog was laying down on the floor in a simulated kitchen with Lorne kneeling beside him and holding a stick. Lorne is talking directly to the audience and tells us that the dogs name is Delbert and that he is 12 years old, which is 84 years in human years. Then without missing a beat Lorne takes the stick, throws it way off camera, and yells, "get the stick, Delbert, get the stick!!"
And hot damn, Delbert took off like a shot and I almost did to. It startled the hell out of both of us. If Delbert was acting it was damn good acting, and i dont think he was actually chasing the stick as much as trying to get away from the crazy guy who threw it.
I think the intended idea was to show how youthful an old dog acted after eating Alpo, but it was seriously ambiguous.
But can pls show the show little house on the prairie pls..aunty like to see pls,😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏
It would have been awesome if he had made an appearance but at least we had Dirk Blocker for that 1 memorable episode :)