Melissa Gilbert
Melissa Gilbert is best known for her portrayal of Laura Ingalls Wilder in the TV series Little House on the Prairie. Back in the day, she also starred in The Miracle Worker and The Diary of Anne Frank. She worked on a number of television films as well. It is fascinating to learn that the actress ran for a seat in the U.S. Congress in the 8th congressional district of Michigan. While she won the Democratic primary, she eventually pulled out of the race due to injuries she suffered from an accident back in 2012.
Pam Dawber
During the ’70s and the ’80s, Pam Dawber was known as Mindy McConnell from the hit TV series Mork & Mindy. She also portrayed Samantha Russell in the sitcom My Sister Sam. She has since retired from the industry and now leads a quiet life with Mark Harmon.