Which ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Had a Major Sitcom About His Own Life?

On Little House on the Prairie, actor Linwood Boomer joined the cast in 1978, stepping into the role of Adam Kendall, a teacher at a school for the blind who was once a promising lawyer before he lost his sight. His storyline intertwined with that of Mary, played by Melissa Sue Anderson, as the two fell in love, married, and faced many challenges together as a blind couple. Did you know that after Boomer left Little House, he went on to create a show loosely based on his own life?

That show was none other than Malcolm in the Middle.

After stepping away from acting, Boomer discovered his true calling as a writer and producer. He worked on several television projects before creating his most notable achievement, the hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle.