Merlin Olsen Little House Interview

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Melissa Sue Anderson Fan

11 жыл бұрын

Merlin Olsen talks about Little House on the Prairie and his role as Jonathan Garvey.

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@lescheminsdelaconnaissance8099 4 жыл бұрын

This show is not just a show, it is the most beautiful and precious moments of my life....

@linacetrulo4926 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100%

@loreneedwards6215 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@iamnotpaulavery 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!!

@ms.yowzer379 2 жыл бұрын

Amen! 🙏

@fabb5 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same for this show, it has been a part of my life, i was 8 when the show was in the air and 18 when it ended.

@Me-wk3ix 4 жыл бұрын

Neat man! I always liked him on Little House. I just looked him up and realized that he was married to his wife for 48 years until he died in 2010.

@defiantone8556 8 жыл бұрын

RIP Merlin Olsen, Victor French, & Michael Landon. We miss you.

@Juliaflo 7 жыл бұрын

Also, RIP Richard Bull.

@defiantone8556 7 жыл бұрын

I stopped after Michael Landon cos the list got to depressing to continue on. But yea, RIP to Richard Bull too.

@susanb2015 5 жыл бұрын

And Katherine MacGregor.

@laragreene8328 4 жыл бұрын

I can imagine them in heaven having a blast with each other...laughing all day every day :-)

@sexysergeant123 4 жыл бұрын

defiantone we sure do, I watch them every day.

@cordelianoelle3644 3 жыл бұрын

One of the fastest 19 minutes of my life. Could listen to that man speak all day. Thanks. RIP Merlin

@lindagurrera685 2 жыл бұрын

Yes his voice is wonderful

@mariabarnard4484 Жыл бұрын

My favourite male character on Little House.

@robertcollins7378 6 жыл бұрын

If only all men could be like Merlin Olsen.

@nicolelovesjesusgod7673 4 жыл бұрын

Agree

@dermotspollen 3 жыл бұрын

Seemed a lovely big man

@jrlomy2k 3 жыл бұрын

The consummate gentleman. The alpha male every beta male could never imagine to be

@thebeastlacey 9 жыл бұрын

The gentle giant. The man had a heart of gold.

@cheyannewoodard7154 8 жыл бұрын

+thebeastlacey Most definitely!

@benashworth2278 6 жыл бұрын

without a doubt... The other 3 members of the "fearsome foursome" loved the guy. and this was in the 60's..

@LolitaStClair 4 жыл бұрын

Little House on the prairie was a Classic to watch. I enjoyed this tv show. RIP to those lost on the prairie. Thank you to those who are still here with us. Please have a blessed day and Thank you all.

@Sweetpea-uo1ys 5 жыл бұрын

Loved Merlin Olsen. Every episode with him was a joy! RIP Michael Victor and Merlin. You were loved and are so missed🌺💐

@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE 2 жыл бұрын

God I love this show! My 8 yr old Daughter and I are on season 7 of the DVD box set. It's been my favorite memories with her. I never want it to end!

@kataisa3 9 жыл бұрын

Merlin Olsen was a class act and he was very good on LHOTP.

@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen Жыл бұрын

I’ve been in love with this man, ever since I first saw him on Little House. I was I was 7 when he first came on the show, and being placed in foster care, without a POSITIVE and compassionate steady male/ father figure role model in my life, I was so enchanted by Merlin and Michael Landon. I used to dream and pretend they were my fathers. And all these years later I still think of them that way! 😊🥰

@brendabooher6683 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked him on Little House. He was alot like Charles and had good morals.

@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen 4 жыл бұрын

I love him so so so much... he is the ultimate father to me ,,,,,when I was a very young foster child, he was the kind of man I prayed for every day and night for well over the decades. ❤️❤️❤️

@SR-uf8pt 6 жыл бұрын

Merlin was so great! He was good friends with Michael Landon and gave the eulogy at his funeral. Landon had wanted his funeral to be funny, so Merlin started it with, "Hi, I'm Merlin Olsen. I sell flowers." Because, of course, he was best known for his FTD commercials at the time.

@davidrice3337 2 ай бұрын

Is that why ? We all wondered - errrrr not

@Lekha84 10 жыл бұрын

Merlin Olsen brought something different to the show. I know that his character, Jonathan Garvey, was suppose to be a replacement for Mr. Edwards... but lets face it, Jonathan and Edwards where two completely different characters. They could not be compared. I loved them both.

@karleecraziness9216 7 жыл бұрын

Randi Collins Yeap I wonder what happened if they actually did meet

@blindwatcher1 6 жыл бұрын

Why did Victor French leave after Season 3? On the show, was it ever mentioned where the Edwards family was going?

@tammyramey 6 жыл бұрын

AGREE!

@borgduck 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I wasn't the only one to notice that!

@chanelhamilton4840 5 жыл бұрын

blindwatcher1 Charles asked John Jr. when he and Mary went to visit him in the beginning of season 4 if John jr. was going to visit his family in California. I think that Victor French left to do other endeavors.

@laragreene8328 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever picked the actors for little house....Was a genius at picking actors!! They were all perfect for the show!! I loved them all!!

@sheoulgra 4 жыл бұрын

L.M. Green michael landon picked them :)

@laragreene8328 4 жыл бұрын

@@sheoulgra I figured it was him! He was so smart! Cant wait to meet him in heaven!

@jennifernapoli8172 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked him on Little House! He was a lot like Michael Landon and had good morals.R.I.P. Michael, Victor and Merlin.❤️

@StarAnnasDream 4 жыл бұрын

My all time favorite episode was "Harvest of Friends " I literally bawl every time

@Essan7 3 жыл бұрын

That was the very first episode.

@gracesunflower 10 жыл бұрын

rip merlin oleson what a amazing actor may you rest in peace

@daboys1215 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Merlin. Great player, broadcaster and actor.

@luvvinlovelock7254 3 жыл бұрын

Him and Charles were the hoot when it comes to friendship. I look forward to them every day when they were all together. They made the show even better I miss them both They were great fathers men husbands and friends the way it should be nowadays

@GeorgeCarlinWasAGod Жыл бұрын

I would have loved to seen both "Mr. Edwards" and "Jonathan Garvey" in at least one episode together.

@lukasmiller486 Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeCarlinWasAGod the Garveys were added to replace the Edwards family because Landon threw French under the bus over a doing another show at the same time since French wanted to be paid a little more. It’s a bad story if you want to look it up.

@juliefournier2704 4 жыл бұрын

He was awesome such a gentle giant

@video198712 5 жыл бұрын

On Little House when they were on the Winoka set and they had the boys play football, and Merlin as Jonathan Garvey had to help them play football, I bet Merlin Olsen loved those scenes

@JulieJackson1 7 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this interview. He was a favourite of mine on Little House

@acerockollaa 3 жыл бұрын

It's so interesting how the actors of Little House all seem to remember the names of the individual episodes. The High Cost of Being Right was a great episode.

@michellejester9734 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Merlin. You were such an integral part of the best family show to have ever played.

@karenmallonee3867 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this interview, I just wanted him to keep sharing more of his special memories. I was sad when the interview ended. What an incredible addition to the Little House Family. I enjoyed his work so much!!! Rest in Peace dear friend. 🌹

@juliaradochia 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to have found this video. I loved Merlin Olsen. I had such a crush on him and was upset when he left the show. It left such a void for me. And while the other adult actors were more polished, he was a natural at acting -- always seemed real. I wish he were still around. It's clear he was such a wonderful man.

@worldismyashtray 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite characters.

@jonathonbritten6153 4 жыл бұрын

All time favourite series. All the actors in this TV Series are legendary, loved each and everyone of them. Of cause Michael without him this LHP Series wouldn't have been possibly, so Thank You Michael for the great memories and life lessons. RIP 💚💚💚

@susanfromthemountains1754 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved the character Jonathan Garvey on Little House and thought he was just THE best guy on the planet! Seeing him talk here in this interview sure makes me think he really must be! Love ya Merlin!

@jilllibertucci9304 4 жыл бұрын

Love and miss them.all

@1964ghfan 4 жыл бұрын

Even as a young girl, I thought he was so handsome!

@yasminenazarine1629 6 жыл бұрын

He was handsome he was the one no tumper soft always smiles & joked funny Mr. Edward too funny those men was my favorite I always still watching the show I have collection of them😅 Bless them😂

@dawnmills5567 2 жыл бұрын

There were no way we could tell you weren't a professional actor, Mike gave so many amateurs opportunity. Rest their souls. So loved Mike's funny little giggle.

@lukasmiller486 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know. When I started watching the later seasons I thought his line deliveries were a bit dull and flat. But he still had the right face, physique and demeanor and persona for the role and that has a lot to do with your performance regardless of how skilled you are. He’s no Day-Lewis or Brothers Fiennes but he doesn’t need to be. Mr. Garvey is your stoic, dependable tough guy not meant to be dramatic and Merlin Olsen fits the bill.

@fomoco1454 7 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling that what you see in this interview and onscreen is the way Merlin Olsen really was which is a great person. I watched LHOTP from when it first aired in 1974 to the end.

@patrickmeighan150 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome athlete and an incredible handsome daddy of a man

@thefrenchadventure 7 жыл бұрын

A life well ived. We are all only here a short time. Lovely to still be able to see him live in Little House on the Prairie. His family will miss him badly I am sure.

@stephenmccollum1391 3 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful interview. Love this show and Father Murphy

@jennjeffs4893 6 жыл бұрын

I always had a crush on him on Little house! Lol I loved how big, burly and manly he was, yet so gentle and kind. Love you Merlin, You are missed!!

@standupphilosopher7059 Жыл бұрын

I had such a crush on both Mr Olson and Mr. Landon It made my childhood much more bearable with laughter and important lessons❤️

@susanberg2774 2 жыл бұрын

Love this interview! Beautiful!

@bombasticbushkin4985 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Merlin. Always a class act. Just the finest. We love you. Goodbye sir.

@crosmas 11 жыл бұрын

Merlin was a good man.....

@lindagurrera685 2 жыл бұрын

He was always one of my favorites more then mr edwards I wish he didn’t leave and as a person in real life seems humble ☺️love listening to him talk

@sherrieturner9110 3 жыл бұрын

I love this show. I watch it everyday even tho I've seen every episode a hundred times. It drives my son up a wall but my house, my t.v.! When I get to heaven I'll b looking for all 3 of them; Charles, French, & Garvey.

@GalaxyHasSweatStains 4 жыл бұрын

My mom was so in love with merlin Olsen😃

@trublu71 4 жыл бұрын

Another class act! RIP Merlin Olsen .

@janellesilbs328 4 жыл бұрын

And you were great!!! Still love watching LH!! Never miss reruns!!!

@Magdalenkaization 9 жыл бұрын

I felt so sorry for Jonathan when Alice died...

@HunterBidenCocaineBag 5 жыл бұрын

Ugh...that episode tears me up and makes me tear up EVERY time. "May we make them proud"...

@kaychristian9619 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Momma Dr Axe

@sb61fury 4 жыл бұрын

I felt bad for him also

@billwhelan466 4 жыл бұрын

@@HunterBidenCocaineBag All Alberts fault should have known better.

@garyremillard8880 4 жыл бұрын

I tear up too

@frankesposito2182 6 жыл бұрын

He was Great on the Show!

@okvalleygirl68 2 жыл бұрын

Little House is like a warm cozy quilt I need in life💖💖💖

@juliefournier2704 3 жыл бұрын

What a delight out standing performance love this show

@colleenvantrease4977 4 жыл бұрын

You were,are a wonderful person,actor,someone who's deeply missedl,loved from the heart . Victor you're deeply missed,loved as you're a wonderful actor . Michael you're missed,loved too .

@brendylovers 3 жыл бұрын

Que lindos edificantes programas. Extrañamos a estos actores. Los Seguimos mirando con mi familia . Abrazo

@mgparis Жыл бұрын

Such a natural actor, may he rest in peace

@susanfromthemountains1754 3 жыл бұрын

I always loved Merlin. Thanks for sharing this.

@telecasterbear 11 жыл бұрын

the handsome gentle giant.

@nicolelovesjesusgod7673 4 жыл бұрын

Very handsome

@kellyhiggins4234 4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea he passed in 2010 this is another reason why I love KZfaq I get to revisit great shows, movies these days I do not like T.V it's talentless INFACT the few good shows are on AMC with the Walking dead, The Preacher, EXCEDRA but, in coming back you begin to wonder is this actor or actress still alive so, you'll pause go and Google and hold your breath that there still living! Life is short, unknown to when our mortality is going I guess it doesn't hit you this morbid thought death til you start getting old 50 it start A you relize you got a good 20 yrs if that so live ! Blessings test in peace all who passed on this show including Mr.IOlsen ❤

@evanssooklal1620 2 жыл бұрын

Such wonderful values of the What America once was.

@trixie6793 2 жыл бұрын

Dean...thanks for this amazing story about Merlin... Here's a gentle giant.

@deannaelsen4665 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. God Bless. 🌼

@screwballsquirrel4473 4 ай бұрын

Started watching this at 56 years old. We looove it

@stephenmccollum1391 3 жыл бұрын

Richard Bull is wonderful too

@arkhambricksskylar3808 3 жыл бұрын

True

@Ccyawn123 4 ай бұрын

True

@philiplewis7252 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man.

@meehow72 2 жыл бұрын

Had a mega crush on Jonathan. Most handsome guy on the set of Little House.

@kellykeller5741 Жыл бұрын

This show had the best actors I've ever seen.. Because to play a character you have to feel it for real and everyone did that...

@CrazyComedy99 11 жыл бұрын

RIP Merlin Oleson!!!!!!! Oh and that's for uploading I have been looking for this interveiw for months!!!!!!

@sabrinasands2579 9 жыл бұрын

love that one with andy and albert lol

@angelmanfredy 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the man was still around. Seemed to be a great man and O definitely enjoyed him on the show.

@stephenmccollum1391 3 жыл бұрын

Hall of Fame football player and man

@Ori0n1975 Жыл бұрын

“You’re the bouncer here? Why don’t you get to bouncin’?” One of my favorite lines of his.

@CrimsonThorns 3 жыл бұрын

Great man...I cherish my Father Murphy dvds season 1&2. I know they are out of print. They have never been released on Blu Ray format...so come on Shout Factory lets get them on blu ray with extras.

@boomerboomer7016 10 жыл бұрын

Many men, few men can match Merlin, he was The Best

@rayoflight6505 4 жыл бұрын

He was a fantastic replacement for Mr Edwards.

@micheltalactap2433 5 жыл бұрын

Rip merlin olsen

@jbf3953 11 ай бұрын

I loved him on all his series

@helenaaro7017 3 жыл бұрын

Merlin Olsen - just as I thought, was that benevolent, gentle giant. I think he's on the point when he says "when I played pain I felt pain". But, without being a professional actor he does some fantastic acting. I love his deep voice, and when he disappeared from the show was missed. To me the story where his wife dies and Albert being guilty for the fire is nauseatingly painful.

@lynnwright8752 8 жыл бұрын

He did get his own show "Father Murphy"

@1NatureLady 7 жыл бұрын

Lynn Wright thanks! I will search for it.

@actualnotfactual 3 жыл бұрын

And Aaron’s Way

@user-ym8rl3hb2z 11 ай бұрын

I’m sure glad they. Are on now, even though they are repeats, as I was in school when it was on. I really liked it-all of the actors & actresses!

@dorothybardy1309 4 жыл бұрын

I have often make comments about the show and all were nothing But positive!! I have always enjoyed watching little house on the prairie🏡👨‍🌾👩‍🌾🌄🐴 and so when I could I was able to get the collection of the show so I could watch it any time I wanted 😊 and well as for all the actors & actresses I enjoyed how some episodes would play when it had a little comedy to it !! & I will always remember how much they played a certain role in my life the show and actors as well actresses taught me a few life lessons at some point & at least I like to think they did I will miss all of them😕 for the ones who passed away but will Appsaloutley NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !! RIP jon Garvey~ Michael landon~ mr.Olson & mrs. Olson~ mr.Edwards as well others God bless🌥👼🕊🙏😥and thank you for making the show a amazing success.thank you for sharing I do appreciate it very much I hope that everyone has a wonderful day t c and God bless🌥🙏 from me here in Ontario Canada🇨🇦🙋‍♀️☮☯️🌻🍀

@bushrabashir6745 3 жыл бұрын

He was great Man

@heathercolors 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@KAlias-zo6ru 4 жыл бұрын

One of my dreams in life is to find a man who is “fatherly”: That means to be loving, caring, warm-hearted and responsible. Qualities hard to find.

@larrym.johnson9219 3 жыл бұрын

They are there, be quietly observant you will see them.

@marianaramos5379 2 жыл бұрын

Herrrmosooo Jonathan Garby. Saludos de Argentina Bariloche 💓💓💓🙋🏻‍♀️

@elizabethsaunders5027 21 күн бұрын

I loved Jonathan Garvey. Such a gentle giant !

@adrianasguillent9142 Жыл бұрын

WOW, ¡Que hermosos y dulces recuerdos! Gracias LHOP por compartir lo que vivieron detrás de escena. Bendiciones.

@kenramsammy9200 2 жыл бұрын

I love this show it a real family show Michael Landon is one of the best known actors

@auntbecky 11 жыл бұрын

What I liked about the Garvey's were that they were definitely not perfect and had some serious problems. Johnathn had trouble drinking, Alice had a secret marriage. A lot more human that most characters on the show.

@davidhunt8456 4 жыл бұрын

Its still gives me chills when Alice Garvey died in that fire with Mary's Baby. Her breaking the window and screaming

@garyremillard8880 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch that episode I tear up

@Violetgachayt 3 жыл бұрын

The fire scene and the scene where Mary breaks the window at Nellie's and when Mary screams "MY BABY" I get scared for some reason

@brendaholman3835 Жыл бұрын

That episode, was so so sad 😞 and I actually, wished it wouldn’t have been written, the way it was, with that, horrific scene, of Alice and Marys baby, in that, fire 🔥It was awful .