It's been over four decades since the conclusion of the classic Western drama Little House on the Prairie , chronicling the lives of Laura Ingalls Wilder's family in the 1870s-90s, based on her popular book series, but the cast still has deep love for each other.

In a new interview in support of the upcoming documentary Little House Homecoming , Dean Butler , now 69, spoke with People about his love and admiration for his co-star and series lead Melissa Gilbert , who was cast on the show as Laura Ingalls at just nine and became its breakout star.

© Getty Images "Little House on the Prairie" star Dean Butler spoke about his relationship with on-screen love interest Melissa Gilbert

Dean played Almanzo Wilder, a member of the Wilder family introduced in the show's sixth sea

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