Lassie 

The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.

Stars:

Lassie, Jon Provost, June Lockhart

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Lassie	...	Lassie / ... 366 episodes, 1954-1973
Jon Provost	...	Timmy Martin / ... 249 episodes, 1957-1964
June Lockhart	...	Ruth Martin 207 episodes, 1958-1964
Hugh Reilly	...	Paul Martin 170 episodes, 1958-1964
Lassie the Dog	...	Lassie 169 episodes, 1954-1972

Storyline

The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | forename as title | human dog relationship | lassie | animal in series title | 

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Taglines:

That beloved pet of millions and her young master begin a new season with an exciting adventure that will keep your whole family on the edge of their seats. (season 9)

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 1954 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jeff's Collie

Filming Locations:

Vasques Rocks, Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lassie Television,Robert Maxwell Associates,Television Programs of America (TPA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (591 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System) Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original Lassie TV show starred the Miller family with Tommy Rettig as Jeff, Jan Clayton as his Mother, Ellen, and George Cleveland as Gramps. The first two seasons of Lassie with the above cast garnered an Emmy award each of those years for best prime time children's show. Lassie never won an Emmy after that. Tommy Rettig was getting too old for the part, so he voluntarily left and was replaced by Timmy and his adoptive parents, the Martins. The critical quality of the show (writing, acting, etc.) began to decline in the third season and suffered considerably when Timmy, the Martins and new producers took over. With the notable exception of a couple of acclaimed Christmas shows the popularity of the dog Lassie and her acting abilities carried the show for many years. She was played by a boy dog called Pal Jr. who was the son of Pal and looked almost identical to the original Pal from the MGM movies and TV pilot show. Lassie's owner and trainer, Rudd Weatherwax, and his two dogs, Pal and Pal Jr., were phenomenal. Their acting abilities as a team were what made the Lassie brand what it was and still is today.

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Crazy Credits

Near the closing credits' conclusion, Lassie lifts her paw up as though she were saying goodbye to the viewers.

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Connections

Spoofed in Superjail!: Planet Radio (2012)

User Reviews

Memory Lane & Jeff's Collie

I was 9 years old when Jeff's Collie 1st came on Sundays. It was our first B&W TV and I was glue'd to it. I had my favorite line-up on Sat mornings but could not wait until Sunday to see Jeff's Collie. I was from the midwest and could relate to Jeff and the farm. (later to work on one at 16) I truly believe all my values came from that great show. What a mother Jan Clayton was and even that grumpy Gramps, (whom I adored) as he was just like my Grampa. After reading all the comments so far. I see we all have the same opinion that this series was the best ever made, -BAR NONE. I am so happy that Discovery Kids plays all the series. I believe I'am in my second childhood sometimes in that I can't wait to see another episode every. The passing of Tommy, Jan and George has left a big hole in my heart, so thank God for film. I still look at all of them as alive each day and the're message will go on forever. I now collect all the movies that each of that cast was in thru-out their acting years. To me there is nothing wrong with holding on to memories like these as in this world, there is not much to hold on to.