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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1969, Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) passed away. In 1978, Topher Grace, American actor was born. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2010, James P. Hogan, English-American author (born 1941) passed away. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot through Episode 2, now streaming on Netflix. Few things are as scary to OG “Little House on the Prairie” viewers as Laura Ingalls’ childhood bully, Nellie Oleson, on a bad day. But Netflix’s updated take on the beloved story takes things to []
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Sweden Herald
· Jul 8, 2026
Little House on the Prairie remake revives settler nostalgia for Netflix in 2026
Little House on the Prairie remake revives settler nostalgia for Netflix in 2026
Us Weekly
· Jul 9, 2026
'Little House on the Prairie' Cast: 1970s Show Compared to Netflix Version
Netflix is readapting the Little House on the Prairie book series — but how does the new cast compare to the beloved 1970s show. Based on the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie series is centered on the Ingalls family, who live on a farm on Plum Creek near Walnut []
People.com
· Jul 9, 2026
See Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” Cast Side-by-Side with the 1970s Series’ Stars
The new adaptation of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ began streaming July 9
TheJournal.ie
· Jul 11, 2026
Review: Is Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie remake worth watching?
It’s streaming on Netflix now.
UPI
· Jul 9, 2026
'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels
'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels
E! Online
· Jul 9, 2026
How the New Little House on the Prairie Stars Compare to the OG Cast
There’s nothing like a little reboot.Fifty-two years after Little House on the Prairie premiered, a new adaptation is debuting on Netflix July 9. Based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the OG...
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Related coverage for "Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo": Sweden Herald — Little House on the Prairie remake revives settler nostalgia for Netflix in 2026. Us Weekly — 'Little House on the Prairie' Cast: 1970s Show Compared to Netflix Version. People.com — See Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” Cast Side-by-Side with the 1970s Series’ Stars. TheJournal.ie — Review: Is Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie remake worth watching?. UPI — 'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels. E! Online — How the New Little House on the Prairie Stars Compare to the OG Cast