Melissa Gilbert hated her romantic scenes!
It probably hurts fans to hear, but the actress who played Laura in the show hated being romantic on TV. When the show began Gilbert was only 15 years old and she was as sheltered as they came. Even a tiny kiss made her uncomfortable on camera.
Melissa Gilbert had some hidden talents!
Okay, so maybe there weren’t that hidden. Melissa Gilbert ended up being trained to actually drive a stagecoach. It’s a skill that she took with her off of the stage!