Sean Penn made his acting debut on Little House.
Sean Penn kick started his career as a 13 year old child actor in the episode, The Voice of Tinker Jones. The episode was directed by Leo Penn – Sean’s father. Sean played an extra during a school scene.
Michael Landon was insecure about his height.
Landon was only 5’9 during Little House and he hated it. In order to stay taller than the rest of the cast he would wear 4 inch tall boots. Even with his height boost Landon would demand to be positioned on objects to appear even bigger.