Michael Landon Campaigns in Oregon

In the recent Old Politicals auction going on right now there is a special Oregon lot of items from April of 1980. While then Governor Ronald Reagan was campaigning around the country he sent out lots of his friends around the country to stump for him. One of those friends was T.V.'s Michael Landon from Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie fame. Landon and Reagan ran in the same circles from California. Here is a video from later in 1980 before the election at a fundraiser featuring Landon and several other familiar faces.




The glory of a presidential campaign brought Landon to Oregon in the spring of 1980. The Eugene Register Guard makes mention of the campaign swing by the much beloved actor. Landon was set to appear at a fundraiser at the Schudel Holiday Ranch near Corvallis, Oregon. Tickets were $25 dollars for regular admittance or $15 for Students and Seniors.

Ticket from the Event

Old Politicals is offering a lot that includes signed items by Landon. He was pretty much there to mingle and greet attendees. It is unknown if he gave a speech or short statement to the audience.

Event Announcement Flier

The lot by Old Politicals also includes a button that might be alluding to Landon's next television show Highway to Heaven.

Both the ticket and the flier are signed by Landon. A great set of Oregon related political items. Oregon often gets celebrity visits as we are on the same coast as Hollywood and Portland is on the way to Seattle where lots of political events happen. Makes it very convenient for a quick stop at some hotel in Portland for a fundraiser.

Here is the back of the ticket with Landon's signature.