The Life and Death of Child Star Carl 'Alfalfa' Schweitzer

🌟Carl 'Alfalfa' Schweitzer was a child star in the 'Our Gang' comedy series and became an instant favorite with moviegoers.

💔Despite his early success, Carl struggled to establish a successful adult acting career and faced personal challenges, leading to a decline in his popularity and mental well-being.

🐶Carl found solace in breeding hunting dogs and working as a hunting guide in Northern California.

👊He formed a close friendship with ranch foreman Bud Stilts, known for his tough nature and reputation for getting things done.

💔Tragedy struck when Carl was shot to death in a neighbor's house, leaving unanswered questions about his life and death.

What was Carl 'Alfalfa' Schweitzer best known for?

—Carl 'Alfalfa' Schweitzer was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the 'Our Gang' comedy series, where he became a beloved child star.

Did Carl 'Alfalfa' Schweitzer have a successful adult acting career?

—No, Carl struggled to establish a successful adult acting career and faced personal challenges that affected his popularity and mental well-being.

What did Carl do after his acting career declined?

—After his acting career declined, Carl found solace in breeding hunting dogs and working as a hunting guide in Northern California.

Who was Bud Stilts and how did he impact Carl's life?

—Bud Stilts was the ranch foreman at Corriganville Movie Ranch and he formed a close friendship with Carl. Stilts was known for his tough nature and reputation for getting things done.

What happened to Carl 'Alfalfa' Schweitzer?

—Carl 'Alfalfa' Schweitzer was tragically shot to death in a neighbor's house, leaving unanswered questions about his life and death.

00:21Life in the suburban neighborhood of Mission Hills in the late 50s was predictable and quiet.

01:32Carl 'Alfalfa' Schweitzer's popularity as a child star grew, but he struggled to transition into a successful adult acting career.

03:58After leaving the 'Our Gang' series, Carl focused on breeding hunting dogs and working as a hunting guide in Northern California.

09:43Carl met Bud Stilts, the ranch foreman at Corriganville Movie Ranch, and they formed a close friendship.

14:42Tragedy struck when Carl was shot to death in a neighbor's house, leaving unanswered questions about his life and death.