Youngest son, described as hotheaded and impetuous, also known as Little Joe.
An angel sent to Earth to help people in need, portrayed by Michael Landon. He is the central figure of the series, undertaking 'assignments' to assist those in distress.
Tony Rivers is a troubled teenager at Rockdale High whose violent temper leads to repeated fights. He becomes Dr. Alfred Brandon's experimental subject, is hypnotically driven toward a werewolf transformation, kills several people, and dies after police shoot him during the final confrontation.
Dave Dawson is an albino whom Ty Ty Walden kidnaps because he believes an albino will bring luck in the search for buried treasure. Using a divining rod, Dave identifies the supposed location of the gold, but after Darlin' Jill seduces him, Uncle Felix drives him from the farm.
Nanny's father, provides voice narration or brief dialogue.
Australian journalist who is the last Western reporter left in Laos. Assigned a spy to monitor him, he instead falls in love with her. After being arrested and exiled to Thailand, he learns scuba diving in the Mekong River to successfully return and rescue her.
A Confederate soldier who attacks a stagecoach without knowing the Civil War has ended and is declared a murderer. He returns home hoping to marry Laura Foster, then elopes with her and tries to escape to Tennessee. After being captured and sentenced to hang, he escapes with help from Country Boy; Laura dies in his arms before he is recaptured and led to execution.
A student whose Rangers are one of the groups Tony moves among as he builds his presence at school. Tony’s refusal to settle into existing student circles, and his claim that others will join him, places him in contrast with established group leaders such as Steve.
Laura's father, strong pioneer provider and family patriarch.
Laura's father, patriarch of the family.
A resilient father who leads his family westward in search of a new home and a better life.
Gene Orman is the adult name of the film's central character, now a famous movie director returning to his hometown for the premiere of Sam's Son. Before going to the theater, he stops outside his childhood home and tearfully says, "We did it, Sam," honoring the father whose death shaped his life.
Michael Landon has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Little House on the Prairie - Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Bonanza, Highway to Heaven, I Was a Teenage Werewolf. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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