Michael Landon ... Charles Ingalls, Landon recruited actors from varying backgrounds to portray his family and neighbors for the historical drama. When Charlotte Stewart tried out for the part ...

Little House On the Prairie is one of the most beloved shows of all time, and continues to reach new levels of popularity.

Stewart expressed her continued gratitude to Landon for providing her with such a memorable opportunity. “It was Michael Landon,” she remarked. “He was the one who literally created this.