Former child actor Stewart Petersen discusses his relationship with author Wilson Rawls
November 4, 2025
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4:28Now PlayingFormer child actor Stewart Petersen discusses his relationship with author Wilson Rawls
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This sculpture of Billy Coleman and his dogs from “Where the Red Fern Grows” sits on the northeast side of the Idaho Falls Public Library.
Marilyn Hoff Hansen of Idaho Falls created it in the 1990s as a tribute to Wilson Rawls, who wrote the book. He lived in the area at the time.
Stewart Petersen portrayed the lead character in the 1974 film. In the video clip above, he recalls his experience working with Rawls on the set.
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