Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon and more: Where the original 'Little House on the Prairie' cast is now

The popular new adaptation of "Little House on the Prairie," which began streaming on Netflix earlier this month, has caused a resurgence of interest in the original 1974 television series starring Melissa Gilbert and Michael Landon.

But what happened to the original cast?

Melissa Gilbert is best known for her portrayal of Laura Ingalls in the original series, which she began in 1974 at just 9 years old.

The 62-year-old had already been on shows like "Gunsmoke" and "Emergency" when the show started.