Surprising Secrets from the Set of Little House on the Prairie

When the team was searching for the right girl to play Laura Ingalls, dozens of hopefuls tried out. But the moment Michael Landon saw Melissa Gilbert’s screen test, he instantly knew she was the perfect choice for the role.

He didn’t even send any other auditions to NBC — just hers. Landon’s confidence in Gilbert proved right, as she became the heart of the show and won over millions of viewers with her charm and sincerity.