Melissa Gilbert Breaks Silence About Dean Butler

Melissa Gilbert recently shared a surprising insight into her experience with Dean Butler on the beloved television series "Little House on the Prairie."

[naniinouye]

This show was a depiction of life on the prairie. It was beautifully written and filmed. The innocence of this series is what is missing today. We need more films like this to help us escape our hectic and stressful lives.

[shandalee]

She was the best Laura they could have found. She was the cutest little girl ever. She is an amazing actress!

[calvthomas]

This was my favorite show coming up as a child. I still watch it to this day:

[bunjijumper]

Even after all these years Half Pint still has my heart.

[MichelleCahill-qpmc]

One one the best TV shows ever!!! A wonderful cast and wholesome stories.

[Ebostic]

She portrayed her character flawlessly!! And her performance of Helen Keller was amazing!! She's a wonderful lady!!!❤❤❤❤

[breathoflifeacres]

I admire her. She is one of the few actresses that is aging gracefully instead of ugly plastic surgery.

[roncorbin]

I loved her. I’m 70 I’ve kept up with her all these years. She is amazing to have come from a child actress to a major actress MY god bless her and her family

[MirelleJanaWalter-ybcz]

I was wstching the series for the first time when I was five years old. Now I'm 51 and I still love watching it. 🎉❤🎉

[curiousobserver]

She is a beautiful person, inside and out. I loved growing up with her watching, LHOTP. Watching reruns brings me back to a happier, simpler time.

[tsigner]

I started watching Little House when I was approximately 6 years old. Absolutely loved every minute of it. Ms. Gilbert, thank you for being a solid, positive and wonderful part of my life. I wish you all the happiness you gave to all the young girls like me.
Thank you, half pint. ❤

[LittleBlueOwl]

Both Melissa Gilbert and Justine Bateman are aging gracefully - and it's FANTASTIC!!

[t.h.]

I watched it growing up. My mom and I watched together when my mom was frail and lived with me. I loved it.

[jacquelinegray]

This is heart breaking to watch a beautiful child being a great uncelerbrated actress.thank you so much Melissa

[lindafoster]

MELISSA, I LOVED WATCHING YOU GROW ON LITTLE HOUSE, YOU AND DEAN DID A WONDERFUL JOB! I STILL WATCH IT TO THIS DAY!!!❤

[tammiewcade]

She is still young. We will welcome her back. I miss her.

[adriennecottrell]

I love Little House on the Prairie. I love love love loved it so many amazing lessons.

[djb]

I had such a crush on Dean Butler when I was younger. I used to watch the show mostly for him.

[GR-llsd]

I watch this some mornings now, and have seen several episodes I never had.

This show was exceptionally well done, and well acted. It has stood the test of time, and the stories and episodes make me grateful to still be able to see something of such quality.

[celticmulato]

Melissa Gilbert was sooo adorable as Laura.