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Michael Landon’s Daughter Recalls ‘Family-Friendly Sets’ and the Actor’s ‘Brilliant Sense of Humor’


Late actor Michael Landon’s daughter recalled her father's ‘brilliant sense of humor’ and ‘family-friendly sets’ growing up, she exclusively tells Closer.

Big Sky Ranch, where exteriors of Little House’s Walnut Grove were shot, became a playground for the Landon children, who often appeared as extras on the frontier-set series. Although he was the hub of a big, noisy, blended family, Michael made an effort to spend time alone with all of his children. “By the time you realize you have pancreatic cancer, it will have metastasized, so early detection is key,” says Michael Jr. “PanCAN recommends anyone with a family history get genetic testing to determine if they have an increased risk.” For the Landon family, spreading the word about early detection and treatment is a way of keeping their father alive.

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