“Little House on the Prairie ”Actor Says Michael Landon's Behavior on Set Impacted How He Ran His Own Hit Sitcom Decades Later
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Key Points:
- Linwood Boomer, creator of Malcolm in the Middle, credits Michael Landon's approach on Little House on the Prairie for shaping his philosophy on protecting child actors from adult responsibilities on set.
- Boomer emphasized that child actors should not be treated as full-time employees and should be allowed to enjoy a normal childhood, a principle he strictly applied during Malcolm in the Middle's production.
- He praised Landon for organizing production schedules that respected child labor laws and ensured kids were not pressured to extend work hours or compromise their well-being.
- Boomer also expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming Little House on the Prairie reboot, noting it aligns more closely with the original, grimmer tone of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books, which he believes modern audiences will appreciate.
- The new Little House on the Prairie series is set to premiere on Netflix on July 9.
