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Wanted: A plucky white female, ages 9-11, who questions authority and is “honest to a fault.” If qualified, you could be the next Laura Ingalls for Netflix.

The search is officially underway for the actors who will make up the storied Ingalls family in the streamer’s reboot of the classic ’70s drama. The casting call has gone out for what Netflix is describing as a “reimagining” of the series based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Rebecca Sonnenshine will serve as showrunner and executive producer of the CBS Studios series.

Production is expected to run between June and October in Winnipeg, Canada. Director is Sarah Adina Smith and executive producers areExecutive producers are Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Dana Fox, Susanna Fogel and Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions — who’s been pushing for a reboot for years.

The casting call describes...

Jack Lilley, the stunt performer and actor who made a home for himself on Little House on the Prairie by working on every one of the beloved NBC drama’s nine seasons, has died. He was 91.

Lilley had Alzheimer’s disease and died Wednesday at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, his granddaughter Savanah Lilley told The Signal, a news outlet in Santa Clarita.

In Blazing Saddles (1974), Lilley played one of the outlaws who loots the town of Rock Ridge, and in one scene, he and his horse slide into a pool of mud and are submerged. It was an accident, but director Mel Brooks liked it so much, he kept it in the movie.

The mustachioed Lilley had worked with Michael Landon on Bonanza for years starting in 1961, and that led to Landon hiring him for Little House in 1974. (Landon, of course, starred in,...

Jack Lilley, whose showbiz career spanned more than seven decades as an actor, stuntman, animal coordinator and other roles and included Little House on the Prairie, Blazing Saddles, John Ford films and TV Westerns, has died. He was 91. His family posted the news on Instagram but did not provide a date or cause of death.

“The man who started it all. Figuratively and literally,” the social post reads in part. “The card shark, the horse trader, the wrangler, the man with a story for everything, he always knew someone who could help if he couldn’t, known to many as friend, storyteller, joker, and a heck of a horseman.”

Little House star Melissa Gilbert also paid tribute to Lilley on Ig, calling him “one of my favorite people on the planet” and adding, “I am so lucky that he was my friend.” See her full post below.

Born on August 15, 1931, in Santa Clarita,...

Little House on the Prairiefans are mourning the loss of one of the actors from the beloved Western series. Melissa Gilbert, who played the show's main star, Laura Ingalls, revealed that Jack Lilley has died at age 91. In a touching post on Instagram, Gilbert shared fond memories between the two on the series and behind the scenes. Lilley, who made appearances in classic Westerns such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Wild Wild West, and more, taught Gilbert how to ride horses as a young child after she begged him to go ride. Lilley played a stagecoach driver on the series, showcasing his horse skills, which made him the perfect person to teach Gilbert how to ride a horse. which made him the perfect person to teach Gilbert how to ride a horse.

She began the post by saying, "The little house family has lost one of our own. Jack Lilley has passed away.

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We have sad news from the world of television today, as a beloved star from one of the medium’s most beloved shows has passed away.

Over the course of nine seasons and three reunion specials, Jack Lilley portrayed the charismatic stagecoach driver on Little House on the Prairie.

On Friday, fans of the still-beloved series were heartbroken to learn that Lilley had passed away at the age of 91.

Jack Lilley in one of his many appearances on ‘Little House on the Prairie.’ (Peacock) Melissa Gilbert shares news of Jack Lilley’s passing

While Lilley’s cause of death remains undisclosed, at least one longtime friend has eagerly shared a beautiful reminiscence about his life.

Yes, news of Lilley’s death comes to us courtesy of his former costar Melissa Gilbert.

Gilbert was just ten years old when she was cast as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the hit NBC series.

Star Trek actors Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, Kitty Swink, and John Billingsley, along with Juan Carlos Coto, brother of Manny Coto, the late Star Trek: Enterprise writer, showrunner, and executive producer, will once again join forces in support of PurpleStride Los Angeles. The annual walk, to be held on April 26, is part of a larger national effort called PanCAN PurpleStride, which aims to end pancreatic cancer and raise awareness of the disease. PanCAN stands for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Pancreatic cancer has hit home for several of the Star Trek figures mentioned above. Swink is something of a miracle story, as she is a 21-year survivor of the frequently deadly disease. She guest starred in two Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes, playing Rozahn in “Sanctuary” and Luaran in “Tacking Into the Wind.” Fans also know her as a frequent convention attendee, with her table always next to that of DS9’s Quark,...

Actor Jack Lilley, best known for his different roles in the beloved TV series Little House on the Prairie, has passed away. He was 91 years of age.

Lilley's passing was announced in a post on Instagram by Melissa Gilbert, one of the stars of Little House on the Prairie. Including some images of Lilley, Gilbert shared how the late actor was one of her "favorite people on the planet." Along with touting the talents of Lilley, Gilbert went on to recall some of her most cherished memories of the actor, going all the way back to her childhood as one of the stars of the show they appeared on together.

"The little house family has lost one of our own. Jack Lilley has passed away . He was 91 years old," Gilbert wrote. "He also happened to be one of my favorite people on the planet. He taught me how to ride...

When Calls The Heart Spoilers reveal that Melissa Gilbert, best known for her role as Laura Ingalls on Little House On The Prairie, has joined the show for a few episodes.

Gilbert is thrilled to be reunited with her long time friend, Michael Landon, Jr. Landon is the son of Michael Landon, who played Charles Ingalls, Laura’s father on the iconic show.

Melissa Gilbert Is Currently Starring in Off Broadway’s play Still.

Gilbert may be starring in the off Broadway play, however, she also landed a guest star spot on When Calls The Heart. Gilbert is playing Georgie McGill who appears in Hope Valley.

However, residents learn quickly that she has connections in their little town. McGill has a history with Bill Avery (Jack Wagner).

Gilbert’s role on When Calls The Heart has reunited her with her friend Michael who she literally grew up with on the...

Sometimes even the best television shows are victims of their own success, running longer than their natural story should at the expense of their overall quality. From will-they/won't-they romances fulfilled too quickly or the show trying to prolong its central conflicts and mysteries, popular shows try to artificially draw out their narratives to maintain audiences. This leaves even the most ardent fans of a given show acknowledging that there are lesser seasons missing the magic that made the series so successful. A perfect show knows when to call it quits before it overstays its welcome, but very few of them can take that hint.

Simply put, even many beloved shows just try to milk the last bit of success they can, even after enduring changes to their overarching plot or main cast. In doing so, the legacy of these prolonged series is a bit tarnished from their previous esteemed status.

There are a handful of book series that are geared towards girls and young women that have managed to really stand the test of time, like the always-fun "The Baby-Sitters Club," and one of the great classics, "Little House on the Prairie." The semi-autobiographical novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder followed her family as they made their lives on a tiny farmstead near Plum Creek and the town of Walnut Grove, Minnesota, from the 1870s through the 1890s. The beloved novels were turned into a TV movie and then a television series by NBC, starring Michael Landon as patriarch Charles Ingalls, Karen Grassle as his wife Caroline, Melissa Gilbert as middle daughter Laura, Melissa Sue Anderson as Laura's older sister Mary, and twins Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush as younger sister Carrie Ingalls. The series ran for nine seasons, from 1974 through 1983, giving audiences nearly a decade to get to know the Ingalls...

It's been 41 years since the story of Little House on the Prairie came to its explosive conclusion. A lot has been said about the controversial ending to the show over the years, and one of its stars is now offering new insight into the fiery finale.

Inspired by the Laura Ingalls Wilder book series, Little House on the Prairie was a family-friendly series that followed the members of a farm family in the late 1800s. The series premiered on NBC in 1974, and it would ultimately last nine seasons before ending its story with the TV special Little House:The Last Farewell in 1984. In The Last Farewell, the town is literally blown apart as the residents take turns destroying their own buildings after the land in Walnut Grove is seized by a tycoon. Looking back at the town's destruction 41 years later, Melissa Gilbert — who played Laura — confirmed how that storyline was written...

TV’s original Laura Ingalls is speaking out about Netflix’s plans to reboot Little House on the Prairie.

In an interview with EW, Melissa Gilbert, aka the Laura in the long-running NBC series from 1974-1984, said, “there’s room in the Little House universe for all different kinds of stories to be told, just like there was always room in the Little Women universe to keep retelling that story.”

“These are classic stories, and no one’s done it where they hewed to the books completely,” Gilbert said. “[The original] was Michael Landon’s interpretation, and now it’s time for someone else’s interpretation. And I think there’s plenty of room for that. And I think there’s a lot of other stories to mine beyond that. So I think this opens the door in a lot of ways for all kinds of Little House on the Prairie projects.

Reboots are all the rage now, and here’s a quick rundown of every network show that is getting the treatment!

“Everything old is new again” surely applies to TV these days. It’s like you can’t flip a channel or put on a streamer without a new take on an old show, some of which went off the air not that long ago. Paramount+ just canceled the revival of Fraiser and some old cable shows like White Collar may get the sequel treatment soon.

For network shows, it looks like reboots won’t be dying anytime soon. Networks rely on name recognition for a TV show and often help if the original actors or creators take part in it. Some shows may seem to not need a reboot, while others are shows fans would love to see coming back.

As of now, here’s a rundown on every...

Original “Little House on the Prairie” actors Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim are quelling concerns that the recently announced reboot will tarnish the legacy of the beloved 1974 drama.

In a recent interview with Remind, Arngrim, who played Nellie Oleson in the original “Little House,” said she’s heard two distinct fan reactions to the reboot: “People are like, ‘Oh my God, yay, a reboot. It’s the greatest thing that ever happened. The second coming.’ Or [they say], ‘No, no, no, not a reboot. The show is perfect. Don’t touch it.’ And they’re getting upset about it.”

Arngrim clarified the new series is “not really like a reboot” since it will be more faithful to Laura Wilder’s original books than the TV show. She hopes this fact will calm the nerves of “Little House” purists.

“So concerns that they’re going to run amok away from the books and make it into something weird,...

It’s time to go back to Little House on the Prairie. The Ingalls family and the rest of Walnut Grove are coming to Netflix.

It’s Time To Go Back, Way Back

The original Little House ran from 1974-1983, and anyone who grew up in that era can attest to its popularity. The show was based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Melissa Gilbert famously played Laura, affectionately known as “Half-Pint,” along with Michael Landon as “Pa,” Karen Grassle as “Ma,” and Melissa Sue Anderson as Mary. The series depicted a hard-working family getting through life in the American Midwest in the late 1800s.

The reboot will be based on the third book in the series. Trip Friendly, the son of the original show’s producer, Ed Friendly, will be the Executive Producer. Rebecca Sonnenshine is the Showrunner. No details or date for the reboot have been released yet.

Fans of Half-Pint, Ma, Pa, Mary, Carrie, Grace, Nellie, Willie, and the rest of the Walnut Grove gang need to brace themselves for some incredible news!

Reports reveal that Little House on the Prairie, the series based on the Laura Ingalls Wilder 1930s books, is returning to a Netflix screen near you. Cts has all the details on this down below.

Little House On The Prairie News – What Fans Can Expect

According to reports, the streaming platform, Netflix, is planning a reboot of the classic series with a revised version of the books.

Showrunner, Rebecca Sonnenshine, commented on the Little House reboot by stating that she fell in love with the Laura Ingalls Wilder books when she was 5, and they inspired her to become both a filmmaker and writer.

Sonnenshine adds that she is both thrilled and honored to be a part of adapting the series for a new audience.

When it comes to the film industry, there is no shortage of ‘nepo baby,’ short for nepotism kids who have found a place in the industry thanks to their famous parents, relatives, or friends. Over the years, several actors, directors, and more have been labeled as such by fans, having their ‘nepo baby’ tag overshadowing their work and talent.

A still from Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network

Even Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone featured one such actress that many do not know is a nepo baby: Jennifer Landon. Portraying the role of Teeter, Landon actually comes from a family who have had deep ties with the world of entertainment.

Yellowstone’s Jennifer Landon is a nepo baby! Jennifer Landon as Teeter in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount Network

Yellowstone has no shortage of brilliant actors, and one of the actors who caught the attention of fans is Jennifer Landon. Starring as Teeter in the show,...

When discussing Western classics, one name will invariably pop up again and again: Bonanza. And it’s definitely earned its spot in the cow rustling pantheon. The beloved Western show began in 1959 and didn’t end until 1973, meaning it had a hat-raising fourteen-year run. Bonanza’s longevity is only surpassed by one other legend, Gunsmoke, and its characters are just as memorable. However, the long-running television icon has a markedly rebellious spirit. Even now, most Western films focus on gunfights and familiar drama. There’s little room for groundbreaking social commentary between sweaty brows and quivering trigger fingers. When they’re not rolling in barrages of bullets, Westerns generally focus on interpersonal squabbles.

On a more comparable level, most of Bonanza’s contemporaries championed a rosy agrarian lifestyle. Gunsmoke generally praised the rough-and-tumble life of an old-fashioned farmer. Conversely, shows like The Big Valley painted cheerful pictures of nuclear families and doting matrons.

Little House on the Prairie is getting reimagined, becoming the latest TV series from the past to be given the reboot treatment, courtesy of Netflix. While this has led to comments that the new version might be more "woke," one of the stars of the classic series says Little House on the Prairie has actually been woke all along.

After it was reported that Little House on the Prairie was getting rebooted, right-wing pundit Megyn Kelly posted on X, "[Netflix] if you wokeify Little House on the Prairie I will make it my singular mission to absolutely ruin your project." The post was liked over 79K times as of this writing with more than 8.6K shares. Over on Instagram, Og Little House on the Prairie Star Melissa Gilbert responded by sharing a message addressing Kelly's X post. Gilbert suggested that anyone worried about the new show going "woke" must have forgotten...

Netflix announced this week that it’s traveling back to Walnut Grove by ordering a reboot of my favorite childhood series. I’m dumbfounded.

Little House on the Prairie, the beloved 1970s drama starring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert, should stay nostalgic and beloved.

Not every old television show needs to be modernized, even if it has recently experienced a resurgence in streaming.

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Netflix ordered the series shortly after Nielson reported that viewers watched 13.25 billion minutes of Little House on the Prairie on Peacock over the past year. That is impressive.

CBS Studios is producing the new Little House. Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys) is the showrunner, and Trip Friendly of Friendly Family Productions is also an executive producer.

They’ll do another reimagining of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series. The official logline reads as follows:

“Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West,...

Because formulaic sitcoms are typically meant to be consumed as quickly digested standalone episodes, they do not often deal with the heaviness of death. When they do acknowledge the ultimate bummer, it's usually because their hand has been forced by powers beyond the writers' control, like a combative John Amos getting fired by the producers of "Good Times" or Nicholas Colasanto dying after Season 3 of "Cheers."

This makes the conundrum facing writers who work within the "Big Bang Theory" universe particularly interesting. During the sitcom's initial 12-season run, its creatives had ample time to fill in bits and pieces of every character's backstory. This gave the likes of Leonard (Johnny Galecki), Penny (Kaley Cuoco), and Howard (Simon Helberg) a little more depth while also opening up narrative avenues for the writers to explore as the immensely popular series kept getting renewed.

As "The Big Bang Theory" continued its run, it...

The 90s cult classic WesternTombstone tells the story of best friends Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer), and their quest to get revenge on the vicious gang that claimed the life of Earp's brother. With high-stakes shootouts, a thrilling horseback chase, and plenty of bar brawls, the film makes good use of the genre's most popular tropes. While the movie has no sequels or spin-offs, there are plenty of options for fans looking for another Western fix.

Tombstone's central characters are bona fide legends of American history whose lives have been explored in countless films and TV shows over the years. So viewers hungry for more of Doc and Earp have plenty of options. Beyond that, many TV shows share the movies' themes of family, friendship, and vengeance.

Raylan Givens is a Modern Day Cowboy Justified

Modern Western Justified follows the exploits of free-spirited US Marshal...

Little House on the Prairie was a staple in many homes in the 1970s. The wholesome goodness of the show was a bit of a reprieve from the news at the end of the Vietnam War and the oil crisis later in the decade. People could tune into the show, feel good about life for a bit, and then go back to their regular lives.

The NBC series was adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's books mostly stemmed from the 1930s and 1940s. What viewers saw when they tuned in between 1974 and 1983, with over 200 total episodes, was not something they would have seen in the '70s. Life seemed more quaint on Little House, even though it was fraught with some danger, too.

If you loved the show when it was running, or enjoyed the re-runs, then you are in luck. Netflix has announced that the streamer will be making...

From Vought Industries to the prairie? The writer and producer on Amazon Prime's hit supehero satire show The Boys, Rebecca Sonnenshine, is officially bringing fans back to a certain small house on the prairie. With the massively popular superhero series coming to a close, Sonnenshine has set her sights on her next exciting project. Known for her work on Vampire Diaries and Archive 81, the writer is resurrecting an old favorite, family-friendly TV Western for Netflix: Little House on the Prairie.

According to Variety, Netflix recently greenlit a modern reboot of the American classic book series, Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie, which was a hit NBC show in the 70s, starring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert. Wanting to adapt the books more closely as a long-time fan of Wilder's work, Sonnenshine will act as showrunner and executive producer of the new Western series. Sonnenshine...

Netflix announced today that it has ordered a reboot of Little House on the Prairie, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s stories and made popular by the acclaimed ’70s TV series starring Michael Landon.

Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys) will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the new series. “I fell deeply in love with these books when I was five years old,” added Sonnenshine. “They inspired me to become a writer and a filmmaker, and I am honored and thrilled to be adapting these stories for a new global audience with Netflix.“

“‘Little House on the Prairie’ has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fans around the world, and we’re excited to share its enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story,” said Jinny Howe, vice president of drama series for Netflix. “Rebecca’s vision threads the needle with an...

Netflix is setting up shop in Plum Creek.

The streaming behemoth has ordered Little House on the Prairie, a new series adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic novels.

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The new Little House, which hails from CBS Studios, is being shepherded by Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, The Vampire Diaries), who will serve as showrunner. Trip Friendly,...

More than five decades since the original show's premiere, Little House on the Prairie is getting rebooted. This time, the show will be made for Netflix subscribers on streaming, making the move away from its previous home on broadcast television in the 1970s.

Per Deadline, it's been revealed that Netflix is rebooting Little House on the Prairie. The news follows the series making a bit of a resurgence with old episodes recently finding a new audience on Peacock, reaching over 13.3 billion minutes of viewing time. The Netflix reboot has enlisted Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Vampire Diaries) to serve as showrunner. Sonnenshine is also executive producing the new series alongside Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, as well as Dana Fox, Susanna Fogel, and Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions.

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Half pint is about to become whole again: Netflix has greenlighted a reboot of Little House on the Prairie, the ’70s drama that has enjoyed a stunning resurgence on Peacock recently.

Rebecca Sonnenshine will serve as showrunner and executive producer on what Netflix is describing as a “reimagining” of the series based on the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Other EPs are Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Dana Fox, Susanna Fogel and Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions — who’s been pushing for a reboot for years.

“It has been a long-held dream of mine to carry on my father’s legacy and adapt Wilder’s classic American stories for a 21st century audience in a way that brings together fans of both the books and the original television series,” said Friendly in a statement. “I am thrilled by our talented creative team...

Actor, Musician and Philanthropist Jeremy Renner to serve as Grand Marshal for the 92nd Anniversary of The Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots.

The live parade presented in association with The City of Los Angeles will take place on the streets of Hollywood, CA on Sunday, December 1, 2024 starting at 6:00 p.m. at Hollywood landmark Tcl Chinese Theatre.

Jeremy Renner is an award-winning actor and dedicated philanthropist whose commitment to giving back is as integral to his identity as his celebrated film roles. In 2023, he founded the RennerVation Foundation, a youth-focused nonprofit dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for children in foster care and at-risk youth. The foundation’s mission is to foster joy, growth, and a strong sense of belonging, offering these young individuals experiences and resources that allow them to embrace the fullness of childhood. With memorable performances in films including The Hurt Locker and the Avengers series,...

When Calls The Heart spoilers and updates reveal the premiere date for Wcth has been announced! According to the announcement, it will be on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at 9 p.m. Et on Hallmark Channel; the announcement came during the premiere of “Santa Tell Me”.

When Calls The Heart Spoilers: Hearties Are Excited!

Fans of When Calls the Heart, affectionately known as Hearties around the globe, have a lot to cheer about today.

The much-anticipated Christmas movie, Santa Tell Me, is finally here, bringing together Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing for their first reunion since Lissing’s departure from the series in 2018.

As Hearties cozy up with their favorite snacks and hot cocoa to enjoy this festive film, Hallmark has also revealed the premiere date for Season 12 of When Calls the Heart.

Mark your calendars for this exciting event: Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 9 p.m. Et on the Hallmark Channel. This is the...

Mitzi Gaynor, star of 1950s big-screen musicals including “South Pacific” and “Les Girls” and a series of beloved variety specials in the 1970s, died on Thursday. She was 93.

Gaynor’s management team, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, confirmed to Variety that she died of natural causes.

“For eight decades she entertained audiences in films, on television and on the stage. She truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career and the great privilege of being an entertainer,” Reyes and Rosamonda wrote in a statement on Gaynor’s X account. “Off stage, she was a vibrant and extraordinary woman, a caring and loyal friend, and a warm, gracious, very funny and altogether glorious human being.”

Gaynor starred as Navy nurse Nellie Forbush in the 1958 big-screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” together with Rossano Brazzi as French planter Emile De Becque and John Kerr as Lt. Cable. Gaynor sang...

It's hard to believe that it's been 50 years since Little House on the Prairie first premiered on NBC. Overcoming the "rural purge" that plagued television at the time, Little House defied all odds by airing for a decade on the network at a time when audiences were craving urbanized narratives and anything that wasn't a Western. Helmed by Michael Landon, Little House was based on the even more beloved series of novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder, who chronicled her own upbringing on the Midwestern prairies she called home. But a few years back, Paramount announced their intentions to reboot Little House on the Prairie with a feature film production that would re-tell the familiar tale for new 21st-century audiences. Whatever happened to that project? Well, it sort of fizzled out.

When Calls the Heart has some competition.

At TV Fanatic, we’ve been actively discussing bringing hopeful content back to TV, and it appears others share our desire.

Today, Angel Studios announced their series, Home to Harmony, will begin production in 2025.

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The series is an episodic drama based on the best-selling book series by Philip Gulley.

Michael Landon Jr. and Brian Bird, creators of When Calls the Heart, are at the heart of Home to Harmony. They will be joined by Ken Lazebnik, the co-writer of Praire Home Companion, the Movie.

“The Angel Guild enthusiastically approved the proof of concept torch for Home to Harmony,” said Jared Geesey, Chief Distribution Officer at Angel Studios.

“Our audience is eager to support exceptional quality entertainment that the whole family can enjoy together. Home to Harmony checks all the boxes, and we couldn’t be more honored to work with these incredible storytellers.

Angel Studios knows there’s no place like home and soon will find out there’s no place like “Harmony.”

The distributor behind “Sound of Freedom” has picked up to series “Home to Harmony,” an inspiring, episodic family drama based on a series of books by author Philip Gulley, IndieWire can reveal exclusively.

The “Home to Harmony” series comes from Michael Landon Jr. and Brian Bird, best known as the creators of “When Calls the Heart,” the long-running Hallmark series drama that has been on the air since 2014 and is now filming its 12th season. Ken Lazebnik, a TV writer who has worked on “Touched By an Angel” and was a writer on the radio show “Prairie Home Companion,” is also co-creating the series with Landon Jr. and Bird.

Angel Studios is in the early stages of casting, and pre-production on “Home to Harmony” is expected to begin in early...

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The Western genre has stood out as one of the best and most significant genres in both film and television, seeing a heyday during the mid-twentieth century. While audiences typically think of iconic films like True Grit and Unforgiven, the genre has a strong history on TV too. The Western is one of the most versatile genres in fiction, and has been blended with everything from science-fiction to crime, delivering excellent stories.

The Old West is one of the most significant periods in American history, marking an era of expansion, violence, war and migration as settlers moved into new territories. The themes of the genre have also been translated into the present, with Neo-Westerns following current day gunslingers, ranchers and lawmen. Old or new, the depiction of the American West continues to make for some of the most entertaining and compelling television there is.

When Calls the Heart season 12 is on its way and there has been a lot of news about guest stars, cast members, a rough release schedule, and more. The Hallmark Channel does not only make movies, but the cable channel has produced and/or aired a few TV shows over its time. One of their more popular offerings is the Western drama series, When Calls the Heart, based on the Canadian West series by novelist Janette Oke. The series first premiered in January 2014 and the 11th season wrapped up in June 2024.

The show stars Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a teacher from high society who is assigned to a small coal-mining town in Western Canada. At first frustrated with the slow pace of life, Elizabeth comes to love the simple town and realizes that there are more challenges there than she ever would have expected. When Calls the Heart also starred...

The classic historical drama Little House on the Prairie has many fans, complete with fan-events and gatherings. However, many of the stars of the series have taken issue with a former event promoter for the show. The cast-members have even taken to social media to reassure and explain the issue to fans.

The Series Had Many Events Planned Around The Country

Little House on the Prairie is an American Western historical drama, loosely based on the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Michael Landon famously played the Ingalls patriarch, Charles Ingalls, with Laura herself played by actress Melissa Gilbert.

Originally running from 1974 to 1983, the series continues to have its fans, complete with events. However, such fan gatherings recently sparked controversy involving an event planner.

Little House on the Prairie – YouTube

Fan promoter Jack Bishop and his company Gravel Road Markets came under fire after fans weren...

Two worlds are about to collide in the upcoming season of ‘When Calls the Heart.’ You know what, I’ll give you a five-word hint: ‘Little House on the Prairie.’

You heard me, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ veteran Melissa Gilbert will be appearing on the upcoming season of ‘When Calls the Heart’ in a 2-episode arc. Here’s everything we know about the special guest appearance.

Hallmark Channel Shares Details of Melissa Gilbert’s Character On ‘When Calls the Heart’

On Saturday, Hallmark Channel shared the agreeable news with fans, announcing that Gilbert, 60, will guest star in two episodes of the upcoming season.

Her character, Georgie McGill is said to “share a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident.” How did this surprising development come about?

Well, ‘When Calls the Heart’s’ executive producer is Michael Landon Jr., whose father, Michael Landon, played the beloved character Pa (Charles Ingalls) on the family series,...

When Calls the Heart Season 12 is still a while away from premiering, but it hasn’t stopped casting details from spilling out about the show.

Hallmark broke the exciting news Saturday that Little House on the Prairie alum Melissa Gilbert has snagged a guest role during Season 12 of the long-running drama.

The cabler revealed in a press release that Melissa is on board as Georgie McGill, “who shares a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident.”

It’s unclear who that resident is at this stage, but we’re just happy that Melissa is joining When Calls the Heart.

She has had many excellent roles throughout her expansive career, beginning with Little House on the Prairie.

Her casting happened after she connected with Wcth executive producer Michael Landon Jr., the son of Little House on the Prairie star and showrunner Michael Landon.

“When Calls the Heart has long drawn...

Hearties, it sounds like we’re about to learn more about one of the residents of Hope Valley when When Calls the Heart returns for Season 12. Melissa Gilbert is set to guest star in two episodes of the long-running series, Hallmark Channel announced at the show’s annual Hearties Family Reunion in Vancouver, BC on Saturday, September. The Little House of the Prairie vet will appear in two episodes as Georgie McGill, who shares a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident. The guest spot came about after Wcth executive producer Michael Landon Jr. connected with Gilbert at the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion and Festival held in March this year; his father, Michael Landon, was a star, executive producer, writer, and director of Little House on the Prairie. “When Calls the Heart has long drawn comparisons to Little House on the Prairie, for its...

Little House on the Prairie vet Melissa Gilbert is becoming a Heartie.

Hallmark Channel announced on Saturday that Gilbert will guest-star in two episodes of When Calls the Heart Season 12, which is set to premiere in 2025. She will play Georgie McGill, “who shares a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident,” according to the network.

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Happy anniversary, Little House on the Prairie! The series that premiered 50 years ago today ran for nine seasons and over 200 episodes, filling living rooms with nostalgia for simpler times and family life in the late 1800s.

The series was a part of my childhood as I watched it with friends, read the novels, and even acted out skits of it with my friends growing up.

It’s nearly impossible to narrow down the most memorable episodes because the early episodes of the young Ingalls girls will always be special since they follow some of the novels Little House on the Prairie and On the Banks of Plumb Creek.

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However, the later seasons were just as essential when the series developed Albert and Willie’s characters, and the Ingalls girls and Nellie met their husbands and started their own families.

As I narrowed down the choices, I chose...

Like any child of the 1970s, I hear a certain TV theme and immediately visualize three little girls in prairie dresses frolicking down a hill as their ma and pa look on with amused expressions from their covered wagon. Of the many dramas that have come and gone throughout the history of television, very few have endured like “Little House on the Prairie.” Despite a slow start in ratings, families smartly caught on to the beauty of this series, and many made a tradition of gathering around the TV on Monday nights to take in a show that sometimes tackled modern-day issues in a long-ago setting, and other times told amusing homespun tales. At the height of its popularity, the series made mostly unknown actors household names and became an indelible piece of television history. Read on for more about the “Little House on the Prairie” 50th anniversary.

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We’re traveling back to the prairie as the charming and cherished series turns 50.

I grew up on Little House on the Prairie with my family and my best friend. It was an important part of my childhood, as we learned invaluable lessons about family love, community, and true friendship.

While the series was a hit in the 1970s and 1980s, not even the cast knew the impact the series would have on audiences 50 years later.

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We watched the Ingalls family and their friends experience trials and triumphs together for nine seasons and three movies.

The pilot movie and the first season more closely mirrored Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, while Michael Landon added creativity and more characters to the later seasons.

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‘General Hospital’ (Gh) spoilers tease the show may have found its new Lulu Spencer (last played by Emme Rylan). Rumors suggest that Jennifer Landon will play the new Lulu.

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Landon Played On Atwt And Y&r

A fan on X tweeted that Scarlett Fernandez, who plays Charlotte Cassadine on the soap, is following Jen Landon on social media, and she has no other connection to her that anyone can think of.

Landon’s name has been tossed around as a potential Lulu. She appeared on As the World Turns from 2005 to 2010 as the character Gwen Munson.

She played legal eagle Heather Stevens on The Young and the Restless from 2012 to 2022 but was later replaced by Vail Bloom. Landon also appeared on Days of Our Lives for a couple of episodes in 2017. She last appeared on Yellowstone in 2022.

If Landon picks up a role in Gh, it will reunite...

Little House on the Prairie didn't shy away from dark themes, featuring episodes on murder, rape, disease outbreaks, and addiction issues. From epidemics like typhus to heartbreaking storylines involving blindness and child deaths, the show delved into heavy subject matter. The show's willingness to explore dark and disturbing topics, such as violence and tragedy, offered a stark contrast to its typically wholesome nature.

This article contains mentions of sexual assault, violence, and death.

Little House on the Prairie had a lot of dark and sad episodes that sometimes seemed out of place in a show that was normally as wholesome as the tales of the Ingalls family. Little House on the Prairie premiered in 1974, an American historical drama series based on the children's novels written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The books were based on her childhood in the American Midwest in the late 1800s. However, for a TV show based on children's novels,...

Everybody who knows anything about the Western genre knows Bonanza. Whether you remember that famous theme tune or recall Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon leading cattle to and fro, the impressive 14-season series was the second most popular Old West series, just behind Gunsmoke. But Bonanza's success didn't stop creator David Dortort from moving on, and in 1967, he developed The High Chaparral for NBC. For four seasons and nearly 100 episodes, Dortort's newest Western aired on the network, and though it eventually fell prey to the infamous rural purge, it's notable for doing a few things that Bonanza just never could. If you've never heard of this one before, it may be worth giving a shot now.

Rest in peace, Shannen Doherty — the quintessential Hollywood bad girl of the Nineties, the Heather-est of the Heathers. Doherty made her legend on Beverly Hills, 90210, the best TV teen drama ever by a mile, playing teenage chaos agent and drama factory Brenda Walsh. The world is mourning the news of Doherty’s death, at only 53, after an agonizing, nine-year, public battle with cancer. Yet she faced her health struggles with the same fighting spirit she brought to everything she did. Doherty was always defiantly herself, America’s nightmare of a Difficult Girl,...

More than a year after opening up about her terminal cancer prognosis, Shannen Doherty died at age 53 on Saturday at her Malibu home.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” her publicist Leslie Sloane announced in a statement. “On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.

“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace,” added Sloane.

Having begun acting at age 11, Doherty developed a lifetime of onscreen work that remains beloved by many. From Little House on the Prairie to Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, she has continued to win over audiences for most of her life, despite a series of behind-the-scenes struggles.

Recently, Doherty got candid about her life,...

Some of the longest-running game shows of all time have managed to stay entertaining due to their unique formats or charismatic hosts. Shows like Jeopardy! and Family Feud have successfully transitioned to new hosts without losing their popularity. The longest-running game show of all time had an impressive run spanning several decades on air.

The longest-running game shows of all time have one important thing in common. Not only do they offer contestants a chance to win great prizes, with the audience living vicariously through them, but they also remain entertaining for a variety of reasons. This comes from either the format of the shows or the hosts who run the show. Jeopardy! is a great example of a show that offers challenging questions that keep viewers glued to their TVs, but the charisma of former host Alex Trebek added to the appeal, which is why it has lasted for over 50 years.