Conversations With Michael Landon

by Tom Ito

In-depth interviews conducted during the year prior to the onset of Michael Landon's illness reveal the openness with which the actor could share his thoughts and feelings about his work and personal life

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

167 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1992

Reviews

[Wendell Hennan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have had this in my library for years and finally got around to reading it. Very complimentary of Michael, his diligence, dedication, and enjoyment of producing, writing, and acting. Michael did not have a happy childhood, a Jewish father who hated Catholics and a Catholic mother who hated Jews. He was determined not to raise his own 7 children in that kind of environment and made it a point to separate work and home life and not to short change home life.

I found the author's admiration interesting when a number of co stars have spoken out about difficulties working for and with Michael. He described Michael as being very thoughtful and respectful and he quoted Michael directly from the three interviews they held together. A short but interesting read about an actor that I admired from a young age as a Bonanza fan.

[R.J. Richards · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, but just ok. It was pretty boring and didn't answer much of what I would think everyone would want to know. More of a deep dive into his philosophy and I'm not even sure that worked.

[Norla Chee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Insightful. Fleshes out Michael Landon's personal philosophy on life and work. Doesn't dig deep enough though.

[Melissa Coffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. A lot of information I’ve never read about before and this is actually Michael himself answering these questions!

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read. Nice to hear some of the thoughts of this hard working man, Michael Landon shortly before his death.

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