Few television shows have left as lasting an impression as Lassie, and few child actors became as beloved as Jon Provost, who played Timmy Martin from 1957 to 1964. But Jon’s career began even before Lassie, when, at just three years old, he starred alongside Jane Wyman in the 1953 movie “So Big”.
In this episode of Your History Your Story, Jon, who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, takes us back to his Hollywood days, sharing memories of working with his Lassie co-stars June Lockhart, Hugh Reilly and, of course, America’s favorite dog, Lassie. Jon will also talk about working with legendary trainer Rudd Weatherwax and how those years helped instill in him a lifelong love for animals and a passion for helping others.
We’ll also hear about Jon’s life after Lassie and the great work he continues to do today. So, sit back and enjoy as we go behind the scenes of one of television’s most iconic shows with Jon Provost!
Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man
Photo(s): Courtesy of Jon Provost
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Fun facts about this episode!
- Lassie, a female dog character, was actually only played by male dogs.
- Of the 249 episodes Jon Provost starred in on Lassie, only five episodes were filmed in color. The rest were all black and white.
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