- Dean Butler had beautiful words for Michael Landon
- THIS is how he looks back on the series
- His words have gone viral
Fans of the show gathered in Pepin, Wisconsin, over the weekend to meet Dean Butler (67) at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Days event. Butler remembered with some very moving words his late series "dad", Michael Landon (†54), who played the role of "Charles Ingalls." Landon was known in his day as one of television's most coveted stars, and certainly a very desirable leading man. His charm on camera made him a force to be reckoned with, and he inspired many actors like Butler to follow in his footsteps.
Butler has nothing but kind words for Michael Landon
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Days is an annual event to celebrate the author, actress and her books. Dean Butler, who played "Almanzo Wilder" in the later seasons, reminisced on his time performing on the show, and how his co-stars impacted him in his youth.
"You know, it’s been really nice to have so many people come out and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder days. people come from all around 4 hours away to come and be a part of these things. Being a part of Little House on the Prairie for all of these years has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. There’s no question about it,” he told WEAU News.
Sue Fedie, the outgoing museum director, says she was excited to bring a celebrity in for the event. "It’s been a lot of organization and coordination, but it’s just turned out wonderfully for us. We’re honored to have Mr. Butler here. He is absolutely exceptional gentleman. He does a lot to spread the word about Laura and Almanzo Wilder. And we’re happy to have him here."
The actor then highlighted the impact on the show, and how Michael Landon became an icon. "Michael Landon said to all of us that people would be watching Little House long after we’re all gone. You know, when I first heard that at the age of 25, I don’t know that I really believed it. Now, at 67, I absolutely believe that people will be watching and loving Little House long after we’re all gone. I know that when I breathe my last breath, the first line in my in whatever obituary is written about me will include the Little House on the Prairie. And I will be very proud of that."
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"He was really nice. A great smile. Still the same smile from the tv show", says superfan Julie Detlefsen. The day was an absolute treat for all fans as they were able to pay for an autograph and take a picture with Butler. They were also given half off the admission price for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum which is now a very popular attraction locally!
