Melissa Gilbert, famous for portraying Laura Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie, was born on May 8, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Given up for adoption, she found a loving home with actor Paul Gilbert and actress Barbara Crane. Before Little House, she appeared in commercials and minor film roles.
Reflecting on her time on the show, Melissa recalls the fun with the cast and crew, developing an affinity for farm life. Now, with husband Timothy Busfield, they planned a rural life in New York, inspired by her love for it. Despite pandemic disruptions, they transformed a Catskills cabin into their cozy home, overcoming challenges like rodent infestation and mildew.
Melissa, also a writer, shared her industry experiences in Prairie Tale: A Memoir. Today, she and Timothy enjoy their picturesque days in the Catskills cabin, embracing their love for rural living.
Related Posts
Richard Branson Mourns the Loss of His Wife and Lifelong Partner, Joan Templeman
She was my best friend, my anchor, my constant, my everything,” the billionaire businessman said of his partner of five decades. Sir Richard Branson’s wife, Joan Templeman,…
A Timeless Holiday Tradition Returns to the White House in Seasonal Style
The annual arrival of the official White House Christmas tree has long been a cherished tradition, but this year’s event drew exceptional attention. As the horse-drawn carriage…
Honoring a Country Music Craftsman Whose Voice Helped Shape a Genre
The country music community is pausing to remember an artist whose gentle vocals and heartfelt storytelling captured the true essence of traditional country. His passing closes a…
Woman, 30, was diagnosed with deadly brain tumor after thinking sinister symptom was due to long-haul flight
Abi Smith. Credit: Brain Tumour Research Aby Smith’s life changed forever as she was diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor. However, at first, she believed it was…
The little girl who burned Bibles became a Hollywood legend
She spent her earliest years inside a controversial religious sect — a world where “free love” was celebrated, obedience was demanded, and the children were told to…
Donald Trump uses shock slur in late-night Thanksgiving message
Trump posted fiery words. Credit / Getty Images Donald Trump has never been one to mince his words as it relates to public speaking, but his late-night…