Melissa’s Problems With Michael
Over the course of the show, Melissa Gilbert grew close to her costar, Michael Landon. Since Gilbert’s father died when she was only 11 years old, she saw Michael Landon as a father figure. As time went on, their feelings for each other continued to grow. However, things changed when Michael Landon decided to leave his wife for the makeup artist on set, Cindy Clerico. Clerico was 20 years his junior. After this, Gilbert was so angry with Landon, she began so distance herself from him and his family and then cut all contact.
Melissa’s Problems With Michael
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