Michael Landon (born Eugene Maurice Orowitz)
(October 31, 1936 – July 1, 1991)

Landon played notable roles on the television shows, Bonanza on
NBC (1959-1973), Little House on the Prairie (NBC,1974-1983),
and Highway to Heaven on NBC. He appeared on the cover of TV
Guide a total of 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball.